About

Hi, I'm Maygen.

Ever finally have five minutes to get ready but would rather spend that moment reading one last story to your kiddo or eating a leftover piece of pizza you just found in the fridge? Hey, me too! But, my grandma always said, "Even an old barn looks better with a little paint," so I always keep a tube of lipstick in the car.

I've been a professional writer for an age, crafting bios, writing product copy, doing assorted freelance projects, and penning lyrics with bands I've played in. The Rooster, a now-defunct online mag at which I was the Editor, opened my eyes to the joy of lifestyle writing and later I joined a blog group called Our Collective Muse. Now, Sneakers & Lipstick has become my creative writing outlet where I enjoy telling stories of local makers, sharing favourite veggie recipes, and reflecting on life as a mom and beyond.

If writing's my bread, styling's my butter as I've been working in the industry for almost 15 years (yikes, right?!). I've been Key Wardrobe on a zillion music videos, numerous national commercials, and a television show that I also helped to produce called Nightclub Confidential. I also do personal styling, helping people from career professionals to musicians to find their voice in fashion.