Gabriella Maestri Gabriella is an Amazon News and Deals Writer for Real Simple. She loves covering all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and upcoming trends.Highlights:Gabriella holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas.Gabriella has been a writer at Dotdash Meredith since 2023.You can find her on Instagram. Experience Gabriella has dreamed of being a magazine writer since her first introduction to journalism class her sophomore year of high school. When she's not shopping for the best deals, Gabriella loves to travel to new places, has a running list of books to read, and she may be one of the last Gen Zers who still frequents movie theaters. Favorite PurchaseOne of Gabriella's favorite purchases are her trusty pair of white Nike Air Force Ones. Since she moved to New York City in 2021, they're by far her most loved shoe because of how effortlessly they go with everything. She's already onto her second pair after the first ones got a little too worn down! Education Gabriella holds a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas. About Real Simple Real Simple, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning, trusted online resource for smart, authentic solutions to simplify your life. We reach 11 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists and fact-checked for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.