Cameron Nguyen
170 posts
Cameron writes about culture and New York City for WMN Magazine. She explores arts, community building, urban living, and the cultural conversations shaping how we connect and thrive.
The “No-Makeup Makeup” Look Is Back — and It Looks Nothing Like Last Time
The no-makeup makeup aesthetic is back in 2026 — but it's not like 2016. It's more strategic, more technique-driven, and actually achievable for people without naturally perfect skin. Here's how the trend evolved and how to build it.
The NYC Friend Drought Is Real — Here’s How to Actually Build Community
Making friends in New York requires deliberately engineering community instead of waiting for it to happen. Here's what actually works.
The Best Steakhouses in NYC Right Now, Ranked and Reviewed
From Keens' legendary mutton chops to COTE's Michelin-starred Korean BBQ, these are the seven NYC steakhouses worth your money in 2026 — with verified addresses, honest reviews, and what to order at each.
The Wardrobe Basics Every Woman Needs to Own Before 30
By 30, you should have pieces that actually work together. Here are 11 foundational wardrobe items that will serve you for years.
The Return-to-Office Mandate Changed Everything. Here’s How to Reclaim the Space You Built at Home.
Your home became your office. Now your office wants you back. Here's how to protect the boundaries and rhythms you built during the pandemic—even if you're back at a desk.
3,000 Women Start a Business Every Day. Here’s What the Ones in NYC Are Doing Differently.
Women entrepreneurs in New York City are growing faster than anywhere else—and they're creating communities that amplify each other instead of competing.
The Secondhand Shopping Strategy That Actually Saves You Money
Master the strategy behind shopping secondhand: audit your closet, know which pieces hold value, choose the right platforms, and buy only what you'll actually wear. Here's how to save 30–50% on clothing annually.
20 Refreshing Virgin Cocktails You Can Make at Home This Summer
Skip the alcohol, not the fun. These 20 stunning virgin cocktails and mocktails use fresh fruit, herbs, and simple syrups to deliver all the flavor and festivity of a summer cocktail — zero proof required.
100 Places to Visit and Things to Do in NYC This Summer
From AfroPunk and the Mermaid Parade to free kayaking, 300+ outdoor movies, the FIFA World Cup fan zones, and the best rooftop sunsets in the city — your complete guide to NYC summer 2026, organized and sourced so you can actually use it.
Orava Castle, Slovakia: The Fairytale Fortress That Should Be on Every Traveler’s List
Perched 112 meters above the Orava River on a jagged rock in northern Slovakia, Orava Castle is one of Europe's most dramatic — and most underrated — destinations. Here's everything you need to know before you go.