As many of you know, TheTipJar.com has gained the respect of fashion insiders and stylish consumers as a source for the best beauty products, fashion finds, store openings, and other fun tidbits.

Based in sunny Los Angeles, Gili Rashal is the Editor-in-Chief, Founder and resident shopaholic of The Tip Jar. No stranger to the fashion biz, Gili majored in Merchandise Marketing at FIDM, is an Associate member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and worked at LA’s top boutiques and fashion public relations firms.

As a personal shopper and celebrity stylist, Gili helps to create her client’s personal style and assures that each client feels and looks their best every time they step out the door. Gili also consults on special events, such as fashion shows, trunk shows and parties as well as styles for various designers such as C&C California.

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Editor-in-Chief Gili Rashal

As the founding Tipster, Gili heads up the crew. She shares her top picks in fashion, beauty, food, art, culture, travel and anything else that sparks her interest. Gili’s tips cover what she deems the best items out there, highlighting only those products that she’s tested and approved.

Contributing Editor Dena Smolek

Tipster Dena joined the team in 2005. She is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles and her work appears in a variety of publications. She is also a shopping pro, fashion fanatic and beauty product junkie.

Contributing writer Kerry Giannantonio

Tipster Kerry worked in fashion wholesale for six years and currently works in the nightlife and hospitality industry.  A true girly girl, she loves all things related to fashion, shopping, and beauty.

Contributing Writer Shannon Levy

Tipster Shannon is a Los Angeles-based writer whose obsession with finding the best beauty products led her to open up The Beauty Closet in Studio City. On her quest, she has interviewed hundreds of makeup artists for magazines and is the blog editor at fortheloveofmakeup.com.

Contributing Writer Codi Vom Baur

Tipster Codi has been a makeup artist for seven years. She is currently working as a trainer for Sephora while answering any beauty dilemmas you may have.

Contributing Writer Courtney Corvan

While growing up on Catalina Island, Courtney frequently encountered vacationing celebrities. Years later she would see many of the same faces again, this time on set in her role as a professional makeup artist.

Contributing Writer Connie Wong

Tipster Connie is a publicist based in Los Angeles, who is perpetually obsessed with tracking down the best of the best when it comes to new designers, beauty products, and other extraordinary finds. She's your go-to source for all things hip and fabulous!

Graphic Designer Ayelet Lahav