Wendy Vazquez Title: Shopping Writer Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Expertise: Beauty, Style, Home Wendy Vazquez is a shopping writer for Real Simple, specializing in news, trends, and deals related to fashion, beauty, home, kitchen, and lifestyle topics. In order to introduce readers to buzzy and top-notch products, she closely monitors trends and researches new brands and innovations. She is dedicated to helping her readers get the most for their money and make informed buying decisions by providing honest and in-depth reviews and thoroughly investigating products and subject matter.Highlights:Wendy finds and tests hundreds of beauty products a year to find the best items worth your time and money.Wendy spends hours scouring the internet and top retailers to uncover the best deals and sales.Wendy has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and minored in Fashion Media at LIM College. Experience A passionate creative writer, Wendy loves sharing stories and exploring new concepts through her writing. Prior to joining her dream team, she served as the editorial assistant at the Glitter Guide and has contributed to numerous outlets like Brit + Co., Insider, Fast Company, Ladders, and Yahoo Life, and also currently writes for Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, and The Spruce.She began her career in the public relations world, often freelance writing on the side, covering topics like personal style, beauty, entrepreneurship, gifting, shopping, and home trends. With her affinity for storytelling and inquisitive nature about all things lifestyle, she has become a trusted source of information for her readers.Since joining Real Simple in 2022 as a shopping writer, she has poured herself into analyzing the latest trends in retail, discovering new brands, and uncovering the top deals and steals to share only the best with the world. She's spent countless hours slathering on beauty creams, testing cookware, and experimenting with decor trends so she can impart her own experiences and expert insights to help readers build better lives while saving money.Other Work:Quilted Handbags Will Be Everywhere This Fall—And We Found 9 Styles To Shop Now, Southern Living7 Multifunctional Amazon Furniture Finds to Help You Go From Cramped to Clutter-Free, Better Home & GardensOur Favorite Lightweight Vacuum for Obliterating Carpet Messes Is Currently $101 Off, The Spruce Education Wendy is a shopping writer for Real Simple, focusing on fashion, beauty, kitchen, home, news, trends, and deals. She is dedicated to helping her readers get the most for their money and make informed buying decisions by providing honest and in-depth reviews and thoroughly investigating products and subject matter. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.