Leslie Veliz - The List

Location

Redondo Beach, CA

School

California State University - Long Beach
El Camino College

Expertise

Viral Makeup Products, Health, Style Trends

• Leslie has a personal blog about living in Los Angeles, traveling, and occasionally reviews makeup products.
• She is a member of Kappa Tau Alpha, a National Honor Society in journalism and mass communication.
• She delights in searching for new styles and makeup trends on TikTok.

Experience

Leslie has been a professional writer since 2019. Her early work centered on all things furniture and Southern California living. She previously wrote about true crime and history for Grunge. Lately, she's been focusing on other passions, including beauty, lifestyle movements, and the wonderful world of viral TikTok trends.

Education

Leslie has a bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and an associate degree in social sciences from El Camino College.

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Stories By Leslie Veliz

• Snake Skin Print Is In For Summer - Here's How You Should Style It

  Wearing a snake skin print isn't as daunting as it may seem. It's actually rather neutral and perfect for summer, so be bold and try styling it these ways.

• How Many Kids Does Robert De Niro Have?

  Robert De Niro has a large brood.

• Why Natalie Portman Finds Her Breakout Film The Professional 'Cringey'

  Natalie Portman landed her breakout film, "The Professional" when she was just 11. Here's why she finds the 1994 movie 'cringey' today.

• Hallmark's James O'Halloran Has A Price Is Right Connection

  Hallmark's James O'Halloran, an Australian native whose first lead role is in "When Love Springs," has a connection to "The Price Is Right."

• 1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton May Already Be In A Rebound Relationship

  "1000-Lb Sisters" star Tammy Slaton might have already moved on from ex Caleb Willingham.

• Lionel Richie Says King Charles Is Low-Key Hilarious (Who Would Have Thought?)

  Royalty or not, King Charles has a majestic sense of humor.

• What's The Age Difference Between Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton?

  Fans were surprised to learn that Gwen Stefani was dating Blake Shelton, but they're even more shocked to learn what's the age difference between the two.

• How Blake Lively Spent Her First Big Paycheck

  Blake Lively has become a fashion icon since her starring on "Gossip Girl." You may be wondering what she bought with her first big paycheck from another role.

• How Oprah Winfrey Launched Her Now Legendary Book Club

  In 1996, Oprah Winfrey changed the game again when she introduced a new segment on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" called Oprah's Book Club. But it wasn't her idea.

• Jennifer Lopez's Daughter Emme Looks Just Like Her

  Jennifer Lopez is a global icon known for her hit films "Hustlers" and "Selena." She's also a mother, and Jennifer Lopez's daughter Emme looks just like her.

• What Tyler Hynes Appreciates Most About Hallmark Movies

  Actor Tyler Hynes has found a home at Hallmark, and the fan favorite explains why he enjoys working for the network and its viewers so much.

• Why Tom Cruise Changed His Name When He Got To Hollywood

  Did you know that Tom Cruise isn't the A-list actor's real name? This is why Tom Cruise decided to change his name when he got to Hollywood.

• How Prince George's Relatable Fear Convinced King Charles To Buck Coronation Tradition

  Prince George advocated for a modern change to be made to his coronation role for a totally understandable reason.

• Here's How You Can Watch The 2023 ACM Awards

  The ACM Awards are coming up soon on May 11, 2023. If you want to catch the biggest night in country music, here's where you can see the awards show.

• Lip Reader Claims King Charles Complained To Queen Camilla At Coronation

  It's been reported that King Charles was feeling a bit frustrated at the coronation, complaining to Queen Camilla about one thing in particular.

• Juliette Lewis And Brad Pitt's Four-Year Relationship Was An Early '90s Fever Dream

  You might have forgotten that Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis were in a pretty serious relationship in the early '90s. Here's what we know.

• The List Exclusive Survey Unveils The Best-Dressed Royal At King Charles' Coronation

  Unsurprisingly, the royal family went all-out for King Charles III's coronation. But according to The List's readers, who was the best dressed of them all?

• Princess Diana's Niece Lady Kitty Spencer And Her Husband Have A Bigger Age Gap Than We Thought

  Lady Kitty Spencer hasn't followed in Princess Diana's footsteps towards the spotlight, but her age gap with her husband Michael Lewis is gaining attention.

• What Sisters Lindsey Uselding And Kirsten Meehan Did Before Becoming HGTV Stars

  Lindsey Uselding and Kirsten Meehan weren't always HGTV stars.

• Kate Middleton's Pre-Coronation Earrings Pay Tribute To Queen Elizabeth And Prince Philip

  The earrings that Kate Middleton wore during the pre-coronation lunch were a subtle yet sentimental tribute to both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

• Expert Believes Prince Harry's Small Coronation Role Is Royal Family Protecting Him

  Many have wondered if Prince Harry will at King Charles' Coronation, and here's why an expert believes Harry's small role is the royal family's protection.

• Hallmark Star Andie MacDowell's First Hollywood Role Didn't Go Quite As Planned

  Andie MacDowell is a familiar face to Hallmark fans, but her debut in the entertainment industry came with some shocking and heartbreaking twists and turns.

• Meghan Trainor And Charlie Puth's Viral AMAs Kiss Wasn't Their First

  Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth kissed during their AMAs performance in 2015, but it turns out it wasn't the first time the two had locked lips.

• The Best 2023 Met Gala Looks Were Recycled, Proving Sustainability Never Goes Out Of Style

  Some of the best-dressed stars at the 2023 Met Gala were wearing "old" looks. Here's how sustainability at the event proved that recycled fashion is in.

• Does Retinol Cause Skin Cancer? What To Know About This Go-To Skincare Solution

  Retinol is considered a holy grail skincare ingredient by most, but can this key to youthful, glowing skin actually be causing skin cancer?

• What Only True Fans Know About Hallmark Star Akono Dixon

  Akono Dixon is set to become a new Hallmark favorite, and here's what you need to know about the star before he makes his debut in "Spring Breakthrough."

• A Third Curious Caterer Movie Is In The Works At Hallmark

  Good news for "Curious Caterer" fans!