Amanda Montell

Features Editor | Baltimore, MD

About

Who's your beauty icon?

Tie among Linda Rodin, Hari Nef, and David Bowie.

Who are your 5 favorite people to follow on Instagram?

@petracollins @katiejanehughes @alwaysjudging @bonnyrebecca @hotdudesreading

What's the beauty essential you can’t live without?

If I have some brow gel and Sisley's Phyto-Lip Twist, I'm good to go forever.

What's your desert island album?

Death Cab for Cutie's Transatlanticism

What's your favorite Byrdie.com story?

Game of Thrones's Nathalie Emmanuel looks so achingly beautiful in our feature with her that I think it's gonna have to be that!

Amanda's Stories

This Genius $20 Device Has Cut My Nightly Stress in Half
What was I doing with my life before this?
I Ordered 7 of the Chicest Vibrators on the Internet—Here Are My Reviews
For your (very important) information.
The Real Reason You're Addicted to Cracking Your Knuckles
Finally, the scientific truth.
The 13 Best Activewear Pieces, According to Professional Ballerinas
Advice from the world's most badass athletes.
Plan B Review: 6 Things You Should Know
From the side effects to the cost.
What You Need to Know About Going Vegan
A nutritionist and a chef offer their easy tips.
10 Signs You Might Have High Estrogen Levels (and What to Do About It)
Could this be you?
I Was Warned This Natural De-Bloating Elixir Was "Very Serious"—So I Tried It
I lived to tell the tale, but barely.
Ugh: Why I Am Officially Never Using Tampons Again
Even the organic ones.
Eat These Foods Before Bed to Fall Asleep Faster and Wake Up Feeling Better
These will make all the difference.