Kelsey (she/her) is the Senior Fashion Editor at Bustle, where she oversees the site’s fashion coverage — including features, shopping roundups, and celebrity style. After years of manifesting, she finally joined BDG’s editorial team in March 2022. Since then, Kelsey has revamped the Style vertical and launched a successful luxury handbag series called Secure The Bag.
Before landing at Bustle, she came from a six-year stint at Seventeen. Though she started as an Editorial Intern, she left as the Senior Style Editor, having managed the team’s fashion and beauty verticals and led e-commerce strategy. With more than eight years of experience in digital fashion media, she also offers freelance creative and social media consulting services.
Even in college, Kelsey was obsessed with one day becoming a fashion editor. Her time at Illinois State University was packed with fashion internships and extra curriculars of all kinds. She graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Apparel Merchandising and a minor in Writing.
Making good on her pledge to “live life like it’s a permanent vacation,” Kelsey left the family farm and moved to Brooklyn after college. There she enjoys trying new restaurants and exploring local vintage shops — all while Instagramming the entire experience. When she’s not in NYC, you can find her on *actual* vacation: sitting poolside at a resort, sightseeing in Europe, or camping at a national park.
Follow @klstieg on Instagram for outfit pics, travel recommendations, beautiful plates of pasta, and Chihuahua mom content.
Entertainment
This Luxury Beachfront Music Festival Is What Fyre Fest Was Supposed To Be
Music meets extravagance.
Secure The Bag
Summer’s Hottest Bag Trends Are Giving Opulence
It’s all in the details.
Shopping
The 25 Best Work Bags, According To Bustle’s Chicest Editors
“The GOAT of totes.”
Shopping
Reese Witherspoon's New Swim Line Is Giving Major 'Legally Blonde' Vibes
The Legally Blonde vibes are strong.
'Fit Check
Law Roach Reveals What He'll Be Doing Instead Of Going To The Met Gala
“I am still a student of fashion and I still love it.”
Music
Hangout Is The Luxury Music Festival That Puts Coachella To Shame
Beachfront views, an A-list lineup, and more — for half the price.
Bustle Exclusive
How Gigi Hadid & Tan France Decide What’s Next In Fashion
Plus, why Bella was the “toughest judge” on the show.
Shopping
15 Red-Hot Valentine’s Day Outfits Perfect For The Holiday Of Love
Bustiers, nap dresses, and more.
TV & Movies
5 Signature Accessories Carrie Bradshaw Wore Over & Over Again In SATC
From the famous ‘Carrie’ necklace her beloved fur coat.
Fashion Week
Twitter Memed Doja Cat's Red Schiaparelli Look & I Am Cackling
RT.
TV & Movies
TikTok Is Offended By The Handbag Carrie Bradshaw Gave Her Assistant
This scene is so polarizing.
Celebrity Style
Hailey Bieber's See-Through Dress Feels So Wonderfully '90s
You’ve got to love a tasteful thong moment.
Bustle's Most Wanted Awards
10 Holiday Fashion Picks Our Senior Editor Can't Stop Wearing
So you know they’re good.
Celebrity Style
Olivia Wilde Wore A Bustier “Revenge Dress” To The 2022 Governors Awards
Princess Diana would be proud.
Cozy Szn
10 Pajamas That'll Make You Feel Bougie As Hell On Christmas Morning
It’s giving opulence.
Shopping
5 Vegan Puffer Jackets That Are Both Chic & Sustainable
Ahead, shop down-free, recycled options.
TV & Movies
I Can’t Unsee The Painfully Coordinated Outfits From The Watcher
“We get it, they’re white and rich.”
Bustle's Most Wanted
The 30 Best Fall Fashion Finds, Straight From Bustle Editors
Body harnesses, leather vests, and more.
Shopping
Genius T.J.Maxx Shopping Hacks For Sales On (Almost) Everything
Here’s how to get free shipping and more great deals.