Should We Watch (SWW) is a lifestyle magazine about beauty, personal style, creative ideas, and the everyday details that connect past and present.
We began with entertainment coverage. Today, our focus is on ideas you can save, explore, and make your own.
Meet our contributors
Individual voices. Shared curiosity.
Renee N. Meland
Screenwriter & novelist
Renee N. Meland is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist. Movies have held a special kind of magic since she first stepped into a theater, and they still do. She loves fashion, baking, and gets more emotionally invested in TV shows than she probably should. To her, being a writer is the best job in the world, aside from being a mom.
Contributor
Maite Torales
Maite Torales is a freelance content writer and fashion design student. She focuses on creating clear and engaging written content that makes complex topics accessible to diverse audiences.
Contributor
Kristen Kotz
Kristen Kotz graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University in 2009. During college, she was a reporter for the Daily Kent Stater, covering fashion, entertainment and lifestyle stories. After graduation, she worked as a reporter for the Bee Group Newspapers until 2011, when she transitioned to marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, where she has conducted market research and generated leads for 15 years.
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Vanessa Groce
Vanessa Groce is a New York-based writer, editor and copywriter who covers fashion, beauty and home decor. She has worked for New York & Company, Macy's and Lord & Taylor, with recent clients including Aquatalia, Aerosoles, Laura Ashley, Perry Ellis, Vahan Jewelry and Vluxestyle.
Contributor
Marlon
Marlon contributes article rewrites to Should We Watch.
Explore the magazine
- Beauty: hair, makeup, and beauty inspiration.
- Style: outfit ideas, seasonal dressing, and personal style.
- Ink & Art: tattoo inspiration, drawing ideas, and creative projects.
- Then & Now: the routines, objects, and experiences we remember—and how everyday life has changed.
About our stories
Some earlier articles carry the editorial persona names Tessa Grant, Nora Bennett, Riley Vaughn, or June Hartwell. These are fictional identities with AI-generated portraits, not members of the contributor team above. A persona byline does not indicate that a human contributor has rewritten the article.
Our articles bring together visual inspiration, practical starting points, and a look back at familiar experiences. Each story carries a byline. Browse a section that interests you or visit Recently Added to explore the latest additions to the magazine.
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Get in touch
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