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My name is Alison Baitz and I am a freelance writer currently based in the Mid-Atlantic. I really like writing about fashion, music, food, and interesting people and things that might not fit within those categories.

This is a shortcut to my writing available on the Internet. I update it as pieces are published, but an entire list of my clips is right here.

Wanna work together, send me your lookbook/demo/press release or just say hi? Email me: alisonmbaitz@gmail.com

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Apr
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I spoke to Pam Berry, frontwoman for legendary (if short-lived) ’90s band Black Tambourine. They haven’t all been in a room together in over 20 years or something crazy like that, but they’re reuniting in DC this weekend. Berry was kind enough to answer my questions about zines, twee, and the like.

I spoke to Pam Berry, frontwoman for legendary (if short-lived) ’90s band Black Tambourine. They haven’t all been in a room together in over 20 years or something crazy like that, but they’re reuniting in DC this weekend. Berry was kind enough to answer my questions about zines, twee, and the like.

Mar
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I finally figured out a way to celebrate one of my favorite neighborhoods on this planet: Hampden, Baltimore. This is where I could while still in high school, to go to buy zines and tapes and eat hipster food and feel really cool. I still feel cool when I go there. Click the image for my handy little guide.

I finally figured out a way to celebrate one of my favorite neighborhoods on this planet: Hampden, Baltimore. This is where I could while still in high school, to go to buy zines and tapes and eat hipster food and feel really cool. I still feel cool when I go there. Click the image for my handy little guide.

Feb
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Doing my part to promote the reading of real, paper books!

Doing my part to promote the reading of real, paper books!

Feb
9th
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New Refinery29 post, about cool re-worked watches.

New Refinery29 post, about cool re-worked watches.

Feb
1st
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And this! From Dec./Jan. Bust!

And this! From Dec./Jan. Bust!

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Pretty stoked about this one, ladies and gents! From the Dec./Jan. issue of Bust.

Pretty stoked about this one, ladies and gents! From the Dec./Jan. issue of Bust.

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Everything!

(All my Internet bylines…)

Interview

- Rodarte Has Got a Great Escape Route


Société Perrier

- Label Love: Monki

- Osborn: Elevating the Patterned Shoe

- Karen Walker: So Much More Than Specs

- Built by Wendy: Effortless American Cool

- Marc Jacobs Taking Over Dior?

- Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci Designed Album Artwork for ‘Watch The Throne’

- Dieppa Restrepo: Happy Accidents Breed Fantastic Shoes


Elle Dispatch

- Nikki Lane’s Crafting A Traveling Boot Store

- Alyson Fox: Jill of All Trades

- Zana Bayne Does The New York Hustle

- Where to Buy This Fall’s ’90s-Inspired Shoes

- Razika: Norway’s Teen Dreams


The Hairpin

- To Hazel: An Infomercial Love Letter


Washington City Paper

- Truffle Pop Throw Down! What’s D.C.’s Best? Reef? Commissary? Chef Geoff’s?

- The Sweetness of Cucumber Mint Vodka Success: Dolcezza’s Gelato Maestro Robb Duncan

- Nevermind the Dog Pee: A Writer Forages for Wild Foods in D.C.


Refinery29

- Get Outta Town! Explore Baltimore’s Hippest ‘Hood With Our Go-To Guide

- Awesome Thing You Didn’t Know You Needed: Necklace Bookmarks

- Another Guest To The Arm Party: Colorblocked Watches

- Treat Yo’ Self To Fine Leather Goods, All Under $48

- The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gifts That Keep On Giving & Giving &…

- Your New One-Stop Winter Gear Shop: Good Night, Day

- Your Bed Can Feel Breezy & French, Too! New A.P.C. Quilts Go On Sale Today

- 8 Rad 2012 Calendars Worth Hanging Now

- Exclusive! Six Top Bloggers Design The Shoes Of Their Dreams

- Did You Know That Marni Has A Zine? (And It’s Good!)

- Prints Get Serious Play In La Casita de Wendy Spring ‘12

- Fall’s Sweetest Bags Come By Way of London

- Book Clutches That Don’t Break The Bank

- Norwegian Wood’s Fall Lookbook Is Smokin’ (Literally!)

- Teenage Bedrooms Offers Your Space A Dose Of Nostalgia

- Pencil Shavings as Jewelry, Not Trash

- Plastic Bodega Bags, Done Up As Real, Leather Handbags

- Aprés Ski Jewelry Is Just The Thing For The Grown-Up Kid

- A Dating Site That Matches Your Music Taste To Your Future Lover’s

- Throw Back! Zines To Flip Through

- New Opening Ceremony Intern May Soon Run the Label

- This Nickel Bag Wallet is Totally Dope

- Miu Miu, Prada, Stella McCartney, And More Get Turned Into Sweet Treats

- I Love My … “ARE WE HAVING FUN YET???” Sweatshirt

- Make Your Own Rachel Comey And Vena Cava Dresses For Under $20!

- Wool Leather & Wood Spells Out The Perfect Summer

- Imogene + Willie Fuel Your Denim Obsession

- Got An Ugly Bridesmaid Dress? Trade It In For Something Wearable

- 5 Secret Shopping Destinations Less Than 3 Hours From NYC

- Zalo Makes Loafers In Kicky Summer Patterns

- Maison Kitsune Fall 2011 Brings A Dose Of Autumn Spice To The Guys

- Record Label Kitsune’s Fashion Line Is Music to Our Ears

- Dress Yourself (And Your Imaginary Friend) In British Brand Nadinoo

- Wall Art for Under $50 on Etsy

- New Swim Line Inspired By First Beers, Tokes, and Kisses

- A.P.C.’s New Collection Of Quilts Made From Leftover Fabric

- All Your Next Sheer Shirt Purchases Are In Mociun’s Fall 2011 Lookbook


Foam Magazine

- VonZipper “Paint Your Lips”

- Jill Bliss Paper Goods

- Shabd Fall/Winter 2011

- Fieldguided Totes

- Hazel Brown Fall/Winter 2011

- Anzfer Farms Driftwood Lamps


The Runcible Spoon

- Issue Five: Not Sure If I Like It Raw

- Issue Four: The Bizzy Bizness of Bees

- Issue Three: Dairy Deserter Reinvents Desserts


McSweeney’s Internet Tendency

- New Food Review: Haribo Sour S’ghetti


Venus Zine

Features:

- Animal Collection: Keep Company x Animal Collective

- Eternal Summers

Album Reviews:

- Women - Public Strain

- Breathe Owl Breathe - Magic Central

- No Age - Everything in Between

- Abe Vigoda - Crush

- Titles - Dirt Bell

- Sonny & The Sunsets - Tomorrow Is Alright

- Super Wild Horses - Fifteen

- Hayley Taylor - One Foot In Front Of The Other

- A Silent Film - The City That Sleeps

- Department of Eagles - Archive 2003-2006

- Born Ruffians - Say It

- Devo - Something For Everybody

- Male Bonding - Nothing Hurts

- The Radio Dept. - Clinging to a Scheme

- We Are The World - Clay Stones

Live Reviews:

- Beach House @ Webster Hall

- Echo & the Bunnymen @ Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza

- Record Store Day 2010


The Fashion Spot

- 10 Awesome Drugstore Beauty Buys

- The tFS Back-To-School Backpack Guide

- Urban Outfitters Ups the Ante

- Favorite Fashion Movies: Heathers

- American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

- Blogger Luxirare Opens E-Shop

- Margit Brandt at the Danish Museum of Art and Design

- Pendleton + Urban Outfitters Collaboration

- David James: Out of Print Exhibition Preview

- Katie Gallagher F/W 2010 Presentation Review


New York Press

- Q&A: Padma Newsome of Clogs

- Live Review: The Static Jacks/The Like/The Futureheads @ Bowery Ballroom

- Live Review: Harlem @ Mercury Lounge

- Live Review: The Wedding Present @ Bowery Ballroom

- Live Review: Midnight Masses/Best Coast/Japandroids @ Bowery Ballroom

- Live Review: Abe Vigoda @ Mercury Lounge

- Live Review: Miike Snow @ Bowery Ballroom

- Live Review: Clogs @ Bell House

- Live Review: lack Lips @ Brooklyn Bowl

- Live Review: HEALTH @ Bowery Ballroom

- Live Review: Fool’s Gold @ Sycamore


JC Report

- Consortiums New York: An Unlikely Champion for Vintage Prep

- Pap(i)er Fashion at Museum Bellerive

- Odin Opening Celebration Event Preview

- AND_i Jewelry Line

- 5in1 Retail Venture (deleted but remains on this portfolio)

- Pampas Boots


Sadie Magazine

(an early non-collegiate music review)

- Album Review: Reverie Sound Revue


The A.V. Club of Washington, D.C.

I interned at this Onion outpost just before it folded, in the summer of 2009. I wrote two proud pieces while there, but they’ve since been deleted. I’ve retained this small entry in my portfolio for the sake of nostalgia and small victories.


20 Watts Magazine

My college extra-curricular (still living the dream, friends.) Want to read some ancient blog posts? Click here!