Senior Editor

Dana Dickey

Senior Editor

Bio Highlights

Writes about fashion, wellness, relationships and travel
Oversees all LA/California content and is the go-to source for where to eat, stay and unwind on the west coast
Studied journalism at the University of Florida

Expertise

Dana Dickey is a PureWow Senior Editor, and during more than a decade in digital media, she has scoped out and tested top products and services across the lifestyle space. Suitcases to sex toys, she's got an opinion on what's best.

Experience

Dana is based in Los Angeles; her work has also appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue and The New York Times.

Education

Dana received her bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Florida.

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More from Dana Dickey

best gifts for Grandpa: Collage of gifts

Family

By Dana Dickey

The 68 Best Gifts for Grandpa, From the Sentimental to the Practical

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Entertainment

By Dana Dickey

As a Teen Boy Mom, I Got a Real Surprise Watching Thunderbolts*

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

Did J.Crew Just Crack the Code to Comfortable Shaping Swimwear? I Tested It (With Photos)

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Family

By Dana Dickey

The 94 Best Father’s Day Gifts, from $10 to $979

Home

By Sydney Meister

The 10 Best Cooling Bed Sheets of 2025, Tested and Scientifically Backed By Editors

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

Mark My Words: This Is the Shoe of the Summer

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Family

By Dana Dickey

The Latest Gen Alpha Trend? K-Pop Haircuts of Course

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Family

By Dana Dickey

62 Gifts for Teens That Are Actually Cool, According to Real Gen Z-ers

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Family

By Dana Dickey

29 High School Graduation Gifts They’ll Actually Use and Cherish (or Post on TikTok)

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Home

By Caroline Thompson

35 Last-Minute Gifts That Arrive Faster Than You Can Say "Love You, Mom"

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Travel

By Dana Dickey

15 Los Angeles Tourist Attractions for Locals and Out-of-Towners

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Wellness

By Dana Dickey

The 3 Most Delulu Zodiac Signs—And the Sign That Needs Them Most

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Travel

By Dana Dickey

The 10 Best North Carolina Beach Towns (Whether Traveling Solo or with the Fam)

Home

By Dana Dickey

28 Random-but-Useful Products You'll Be So Glad You Nabbed for Wayfair Way Day 2025

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Entertainment

By Dana Dickey

Netflix’s #1 Show Reminds Me So Much of “Friday Night Lights” and It’s So Binge-Worthy

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

I Rocked Spring’s Most Unexpected Fashion Trend (With a Little Help From a Stylist)

folding-travel-tote: Travelers walking

Travel

By Dana Dickey

The One Thing I Pack That Always Gets a “Wait, That’s So Smart”

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

Meghan Markle Wears One of California’s Hottest Trends to New York

Our Place cookware.

Food

By Destinee Scott

Trust Me, Mom Wants Stylish Cookware and Appliances from the Our Place Spring Sale This Mother's Day

Home

By Sydney Meister

We Tested the Best Summer Blankets for Hot Sleepers—Here Are 10 Worth Buying

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

From Melrose to Abbot Kinney, This Is the One Thing Every Woman in LA Is Wearing Right Now

best cruises for kids: Collage of children on cruises

Travel

By Dana Dickey

The Best Cruises for Kids (Onboard Kids Clubs and New Friends Included)

Oversized clothing tops for petite women: Collage of petite editors

Fashion

By Dana Dickey

Petite Women Tell How They Wear Oversized Clothing—Tips, Tricks and What to Buy

Fashion

By Natalie LaBarbera

OMG: Almost Everything Is on Sale at J.Crew RN—Here's What I'm Shopping

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Travel

By Dana Dickey

Nearby, Sunny and All-Inclusive: The Best Adults-Only Resorts in Mexico

Family

By Rachel Bowie

The 65 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Type of Mom

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Travel

By Dana Dickey

The 5 Best U.S. Places to View the Eta Aquariids Meteor Showers in 2025

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

8 Trendy Puff-Sleeve Tops I'm Loving for Spring (Starting at Just $25)

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Travel

By Dana Dickey

I’m a Miami Native and Suggest You Book These Kid-Friendly Airbnbs in Florida ASAP

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Fashion

By Dana Dickey

I'm 5'3" and Here Are the 10 Petite Capsule Wardrobe Items a Stylist Told Me to Wear