I'm a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who covers a variety of topics from beauty to home to travel, while having a special enthusiasm for K-beauty, quirky (but useful!) trinkets, and all things luxe and aesthetic.
I'm based in San Diego, CA and I have a B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing from San Diego State University, where I found an interest in dissecting the dense market and pinpointing the *truly* best products. Out of all the topics I enjoy writing about, I have a special place in my heart for beauty, travel, and home decor!
Outside of work, you can find me at either a pilates or spin class, reading a romance novel, or traveling somewhere new. And if I don’t have an iced coffee in my hand, something must be wrong.
Reach out on IG or connect with me @gabriela.manjarrez@buzzfeed.com!
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