The Zoe Report

9.12.2023

Laura Lajiness Kaupke

Laura Lajiness Kaupke is a freelance writer and editor covering fashion, accessories, fine jewelry, and lifestyle topics, including beauty, home, fitness, and travel. You can see her work across various outlets, including VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, Marie Claire, InStyle, Glamour, Town&Country, Esquire, Women’s Health, WWD, Brides, Coveteur, Popsugar, Byrdie, Refinery 29, Well+Good, The Editorialist, among other titles and brands.

Laura has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years and held senior fashion editor positions at Popsugar and The Zoe Report, with additional experience as a copywriter and fashion publicist. She currently resides in Denver, CO after 12 years in New York City with her husband, rescue chihuahua mix, Bingham Eugene, and soon-to-arrive baby girl.

Among her favorite things: working out (fun fact: she’s a former dancer and loves Pilates, yoga, ballet, tennis, and skiing), Central Park strolls, homemade green juice, and hunting for thrifted and vintage treasures.

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