an introduction to

Cat Marnell

This is Miss Cat Marnell (a.k.a my idea of the coolest person in the world)!! She's written for various magazines, has an amazing book titled How to Murder Your Life, and is who every modern influencer wishes they were (whether they realize it or not). The day I made this webpage, she followed me on Twitter, and I cried, a lot. Read her Vice column here!
"Jean planted seeds of self-love and positive thinking in my brain. She shut down my negative self-talk again and again and insisted that I believe in my talent and my future. I was too sick to believe the things she told me back then, but over the years, they have grown like flowers- bright thoughts along the psycho path that I can pick and gather when the forest feels too dark. It's not always going to feel like it does today." - How To Murder Your Life
Cat's profile on xoJane, 2011
Cat was a beauty editor at Lucky magazine before joining the xoJane.com team. Her beauty stories has appeared in SELF, Nylon, Glamour, and really random magazines like Vogue South Korea. She lives in downtown New York City.
Twitter: @cat_marnell . Follow me! Lots of weird beauty tips.

What I Do, Job-wise: beauty and health editor for xoJane.com

What I Do, Fun-wise: I go to clubs and parties; I read a lot; I love contemporary art and galleries; I shop for clothes; and I hang out with weird girls, derel artists, and a few sociopaths.

My Motto: LET IT BLEED. and "Fuck that! Express yourself!" -Tracy Morgan

My Anti-Motto: Anything my Republican psychiatrist dad ever told me. Like literally anything.

The First Movie Star I Ever Had A Crush On: I think male movie stars are pretty goofy, truth be told.

My “celebs to make out with” list: Pete Doherty, Sharon Stone ... Joran Van Der Sloot? Oh no I didn't!!! No, I don't want to make out with anyone famous. I mean, in general I'm trying to phase out kissing on the mouth.

The Most Played Song On My iTunes: I dunno. Probably something Babyshambles. No, Britney's "Break The Ice".

Last Book I Read Without Skimming Any Parts: As if I would skim parts of a book. Hmm, I read a lot, Last book was "Lit" by Mary Karr.

My Most Worn Item of Clothing: Tsubi jeans, One Teaspoon studded miniskirts, dirty Balenciaga bags, rosaries, Ralph Lauren mens polos, disgusting t-shirts, Raybans, denim vest, chiffon dresses, Dior Homme mesh tank tops and black leather anything.

Beauty Products That I Hoard: YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick (in the bright red shades), Prestige Cosmetics black eyeliner, Bobbi Brown concealers, Pure Fiji body oil, Hair U Wear Clip-in Hair Extensions (what?!)

I smell like: Colette Black Musk Oil, Clean Perfume, Body Shop Coconut Body Butter, Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen SPF whatever (year-round just to smell beachy)

I Have Faked An Orgasm (Yes/No): Duh. I mean, you should see some of the people I've slept with!