Marissa Wu

New York

Writer at Freelance

Associate SEO Editor at PureWow

Photographer, student journalist, Francophile, flâneuse.

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Articles

Jane Austen Bangs Are Trending (& the Book Girlies Have *Thoughts*)

6 days ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

beautyCan we just…not? Sincerely, an AusteniteJon Kopaloff/Intermittent/Stock Montage/Contributor/Getty Images/Wiki/Paula Boudes/PureWowIn life, I am a devoted student of two things: Jane Austen and beauty culture. Recently, the two collided rather spectacularly with the explosion of “Jane Austen bangs” circulating on TikTok. It coincides with the 20th anniversary re-release of Pride & Prejudice, English director Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of what is largely considered Austen’s most popular work.
Jane Austen Bangs Are Trending (& the Book Girlies Have *Thoughts*)

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Marissa Wu

In life, I am a devoted student of two things: Jane Austen and beauty culture. Recently, the two collided rather spectacularly with the explosion of “Jane Austen bangs” circulating on TikTok. It coincides with the 20th anniversary re-release of Pride & Prejudice, English director Joe Wright’s 2005 adaptation of what is largely considered Austen’s most popular work.
Jane Austen Bangs Are Trending (& the Book Girlies Have *Thoughts*)

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Marissa Wu

6 hours agoThey're on sale at Amazon. Traveling this fall? It’s time to start looking for the ‘It’ sneaker—and this year, it might be time to consider shoes that are going to be as good for your feet as they are for your outfits. Podiatrist-approved footwear usually doesn’t scream trendy, but brands like Dr. …
Monos vs Away: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Carry-On

6 days ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

traveltwo suitcases, both alike in dignity…PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. Original Photos by Marissa Wu and Natalie LaBarbera/PureWowWhen it comes to choosing the best carry-on luggage, it’s not a decision to make lightly.
Monos vs Away: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Carry-On

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Marissa Wu

Monos vs Away: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Carry-OnIn this Monos vs. Away review, PureWow editors, who have been using both brands for years, share their honest reviews on durability, capacity and …
The 14 Best Solo Travel Destinations, According to Globetrotting PureWow Editors

1 week ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

travelfrom Paris to TaipeiPureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. Original photos by Dana Dickey/Natalie LaBarbera/Marissa Wu/PureWowTraveling is fun—but do you know what’s even more fun? Traveling alone. It might seem scary, but trust me.
The Gen X Trick to Fighting Fair That Every Gen Z-er Needs to Hear

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

wellnessyou heard it here firstDelmaine Donson/Getty ImagesAs a Zillennial, I hear one constant refrain from my peers when it comes to marriage and committed relationships: All or nothing. I don’t blame us—the pressures of social media and dating app culture have conditioned us to believe that the Perfect Person is out there. Don’t like the current profile du jour? Well, surely said Person of Your Dreams is just the next swipe away. So why settle?
12 Signs You’re in a One-Sided Friendship (and What to Do About It)

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

wellnessit’s a two-way streetMementoJpeg/Getty ImagesLike romantic relationships, friendships take two to tango. And sometimes, also like romantic relationships, friendships can see one friend pulling more weight than the other.
12 Signs You’re in a One-Sided Friendship (and What to Do About It)

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Marissa Wu

Like romantic relationships, friendships take two to tango. And sometimes, also like romantic relationships, friendships can see one friend pulling more weight than the other. You might not be bickering about laundry, school drop-off and dirty dishes (hello, mental load), but one of you tends to be the one checking in, remembering birthdays, asking to hang out, planning cool trips and sending care packages during rough patches while the other person…simply receives.
Is the $400 T3 Aire IQ Hair Dryer Worth It? A Beauty Writer’s Review

2 weeks ago | purewow.com | Marissa Wu

beautyhere’s how it stacks up against DysonPureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here.