As an avid reader of newsletters, many of them I consistently keep up with feel like a balm for the times we’re all living through. One I’ve been enjoying as of late is Chrissy Rutherford’s which she explains is named after her father who she says initially sparked her . In the newsletter which arrives sporadically, sometimes weekly or bimonthly Rutherford shares her musings on , relationships, attachment styles, and at times fashion.
Her writing voice is almost as though the woman living next door to you is offering a glimpse into what’s going on in her own life. Rutherford is largely known for working in media, particularly during her time at magazine. However, she is more than just her tenure there.
After dedicating nearly nine years to the company and leading its Instagram account, she has transitioned into a more authentic era for herself. This new era is characterized by her focus on writing, something she never considered herself good at during her Hearst days. But she admits it might’ve been because she didn’t want to solely write about fashion.
Rutherford has written fashion and celebrity stories in addition to acquiring countless styling credits in her over 15 years of professional work. “I was always very creative,” she said. “I remember when I was in elementary school, I took an afterschool cartoon drawing class.
I did it all. I studied ballet and tap dance for many, many years, dabbled in a little bit of gymnastics.” Over Zoom Chrissy details .