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Marisa Petrarca

Marisa Petrarca is a New York City-based style and beauty editor at Us Weekly. Previously, she worked at makeup.com and skincare.com, where she reviewed products, profiled industry leaders and stayed on top of beauty news and trends. Her passions include swatching lipsticks, seeing what celebrities are up to on the ‘gram and face misting like her life depends on it.

Work or writing background leading to expertise

Marisa began her career at L’Oréal’s makeup.com and skincare.com, based out of POPSUGAR, where she combined her creative writing skills with her SEO expertise to help grow the brand’s audiences and capture consumers. Other places her work has appeared include POPSUGAR, StyleCaster, Domino Magazine, Guest of a Guest and more.

Education

Marisa graduated from Wagner College in 2017 with a degree in English.

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Celebrity Style

Relive Sydney Sweeney’s Dramatic Fashion Evolution Through the Years

Sydney Sweeney is no stranger to the red carpet. From sexy sheer dresses to waist-mincing designs, the Euphoria actress has no shortage of fabulous red carpet moments. One of the star’s most buzzed-about red carpet fashion moments was from the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, where she exuded Old Hollywood glamour. Sweeney donned a black velvet […]

Dua Lipa’s Sexy Swimwear Collection: Gucci Tops, Thong Bottoms, More

It doesn’t get much cooler than Dua Lipa‘s sexy swimwear collection. From trendy tie-dye designs to unique gemstone-colored bikinis, Lipa’s swimwear collection is a sun-loving babe’s dream come true. In December 2019, Lipa unveiled her new album title, “Future Nostalgia,” in one of the most iconic ways possible: by tattooing it on her upper arm. […]

Celebrity Style

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s Best Coordinating Style Moments

Setting the bar high! Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are a power couple in every sense of the phrase, especially when it comes to their expertly coordinated fashion choices that only seem to get better in time. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade: A Look at Their Supportive Romance Through the Years The husband-and-wife have been […]

Bachelor Nation Stars Slay in Sexy Bikinis: Rachael Kirkconnell, and More

Bachelor Nation doesn’t just deliver romance drama, it also gives Us sultry bikini moments that demand attention. Take Hannah Godwin, for example. The season 23 Bachelor contestant slayed in a jaguar-print bikini from the celeb-loved brand Monday Swimwear in May 2020. She cured a case of the quarantine blues by getting her tan on in […]

Kate Middleton’s a Proud Outfit Repeater: See Her Best Recycled Looks

Princess Kate Middleton is an outfit recycling queen. Take one of her go-tos, for example: her blue Alexander McQueen coat that’s made several appearances over the years. She debuted the pretty closet staple in 2014 and it’s earned a total of four public appearances, which is truly impressive for a royal. It just so happens […]

Celebrity Style

Lily Collins’ Most Fashionable Looks Through the Years

Lily Collins is one of the most buzzed-about stars of the moment — and while her on-screen work is undoubtedly fabulous, so is her red carpet style. The actress first stepped — er, crawled — onto the Hollywood scene as a two-year-old in the 1985 television sitcom, Growing Pains. It wasn’t until 2009 that the […]

Celebrity Style

JoJo Siwa's Wildest, Most Colorful Fashion Looks of All Time

JoJo Siwa has fun with fashion. The singer and dancer, who got her start on Dance Moms, is known for sporting bold colors, lively textures and over-the-top hair accessories. While she favored big bows and high ponytails during the early days of her career, she’s since expanded her wardrobe to include more grunge pieces. Take […]

Celebrity Style

Relive Zendaya’s Show-Stopping Fashion Moments Through the Years

Zendaya is the true epitome of a red carpet fashion chameleon. The actress never fails to impress Us with her fearless, jaw-dropping style. Over the years, her looks have ranged from cool menswear-inspired pantsuits to glamorous, curve-hugging gowns. The California native rose to fame as a Disney Channel star on the sitcom Shake It Up, […]

Lil Nas X Hits the Red Carpet in Nothing But a Thong at Met Gala

Lil Nas X left little to the imagination on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala, arriving in a thong, platform booties and silver body paint, which he flaunted from head to toe at the Monday, May 1 fashion extravaganza. The rapper, 24, enlisted the help of renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath and Dior Men to […]

Mamma Mia! Amanda Seyfried Goes Nearly Naked at the Met Gala

A goddess in gold! Amanda Seyfried stepped out at the 2023 Met Gala in a custom Oscar de la Renta mini dress that’s taking the internet by storm thanks to its daring, nearly-naked design. The Dropout actress, 37, looked equal parts regal and sexy on the red carpet at the Monday, May 1 gala held […]

Glam Time! See How Stars Are Getting Ready for the Met Gala

Let the countdown to the 2023 Met Gala begin! Ahead of fashion’s biggest night, the stars are in full-glam mode — and they’re pulling out all the stops to look their best for the annual fundraising gala. The yearly extravaganza is happening tonight, Monday, May 1, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Exhibit in […]

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'Surprise'! Taylor Lautner and Wife Taylor Dome Get Matching Anniversary Tattoos

Nothing says “true love” and “commitment” quite like getting matching tattoos with your significant other. Even if your relationship doesn’t last forever, you can bet that your permanent ink will withstand the test of time. Celebrities are no stranger to the matching tattoo game and that rings true for married couples and exes alike. Over […]

See What the Stars Wore to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party: Photos

The show must go on! Olivia Wilde, Jennifer Coolidge and Gabrielle Union were among the many stars who kept the party going at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party following the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12. From curve-hugging silhouettes to breathtaking embellishments and statement sequins, there was countless eye-catching couture at the annual […]

Camilla Is Brilliant in Queen Elizabeth’s Sapphire Brooch at Commonwealth Day

Royally in fashion. Camilla Parker-Bowles’ style. The duchess married into the royal family in 2005, but she’s been serving up remarkable fashion looks even before then. The Duchess of Cornwall married Prince Charles of Wales on April 9, 2005. The 71-year-old is the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and the father of Prince Harry and […]

Trend Alert! Winter White Dresses Dominated Oscars Red Carpet: Pics

Saving the best for last! Hollywood’s biggest names brought their fashion A-game to the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, proving white is one of the most covetable colors of the moment. Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Carson, and Halle Berry are just a handful of celebrities to step out at the Dolby Theatre in […]

Mindy Kaling Takes a Self-Proclaimed 'Fashion Risk' at the Oscars

Wowing in white! Mindy Kaling arrived at the 2023 Academy Awards red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, wearing a custom cutout Vera Wang gown. The 43-year-old is among the many celebrity presenters for this year’s awards show — and she undeniably brought her fashion A-game for the occasion. Her breathtaking ensemble featured […]

JoJo Fletcher's RESA Collection Features Sweet Nod to Jordan Rodgers

Former Bachelorette JoJo Fletcher’s highly anticipated collaboration with the ready-to-wear fashion label RESA has arrived — and the reality star gave Us Weekly’s Stylish all the details about what makes the spring collection so special. The real estate developer, 32, has been a longtime fan of the Los Angeles-based label, so it was due time […]

Michelle Yeoh's Schiaparelli SAG Awards Gown Is Dividing the Internet: Pics

Now that’s how you make a statement! Michelle Yeoh brought her style A-game to the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, February 26 — and there’s no denying her gown was worthy of a double take. The 60-year-old actress took home the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a […]

Amanda Seyfried Shows Off Toned Legs in a Mini Dress at SAG Awards: Pics

A tiny dress for a major star! Amanda Seyfried debuted a flirty green number for the 29th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, February 26 — and it might just be one of her buzziest red-carpet looks to date. The 37-year-old actress channeled playful, retro vibes for this year’s festivities, which took place at […]

Brielle Biermann's Bikini Body Is Next-Level Impressive

Smokeshow alert! 23-year-old Brielle Biermann is queen of showing off her amazing body to her 1.3 million Instagram followers. To prove it, Us Weekly’s rounded up some of the Don’t Be Tardy star’s hottest bikini moments of all time. The reality TV star posted a throwback Instagram photo on Wednesday, March 25, that’s impossible not […]

A Major Moss Moment! Kate Moss' Daughter Lila Is the New Face of YSL Beauty

Like mother, like daughter! Lila Moss, daughter of supermodel Kate Moss, has been named the newest stateside ambassador for YSL Beauty. The British model, 20, will star in the brand’s makeup campaigns wearing the French luxury label’s most coveted products such as the Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick, Lash Clash Mascara, and Rouge Volupté Candy Glaze […]

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