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Allison P. Davis

Features Writer, the Cut and New York Magazine

Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include EsquireGQ, California SundayThe Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, ElleAllure, and the New York Times.

  1. no thanks
    Nothing Good Can Come of a Dirty Dancing RebootNo new reboots.
  2. collaboration nation
    Courtney Love Brings Her Style to MillennialsIn her new collaboration with Nasty Gal.
  3. i spy
    All of This Year’s Best Actress Nominees Have Something in CommonCan you guess? Can you?
  4. imports
    No Flower Crowns Allowed at New York CoachellaA petition.
  5. blessed events
    Rejoice, Gayle King and Michelle Obama Are Coming to the Super BowlMy Super Bowl fantasy team is coming to life.
  6. judgment day
    Tinder Knows Exactly How Desirable You AreThe real question is: Do you want to know?
  7. that don’t impress me much
    Tavi Calls Sean Penn’s Rolling Stone Piece ‘Painful’Color her unimpressed.
  8. i wanna know what love is
    I Now Know What Love Is, Thanks to the ‘My Beyoncé’ VideoThe most romantic song ever now has a Love and Basketball–themed video.
  9. wardrobes we want
    Rashida Jones’s New Video Is a Guide to Looking Fly, ’90s-StyleYou’ll want to “Flip and Rewind.”
  10. This Band Will Remind You How It Felt to Be 19Meet Hinds.
  11. keepin’ it real
    Bryce Dallas Howard Picked Up Her Golden Globes Dress at Neiman’s“Because I like having lots of options for a size 6.”
  12. a weird thing i tried
    I Tried Breadfacing — Now I UnderstandSort of.
  13. thank u alanis
    Ask Alanis Morissette, Your New Advice ColumnistShe oughta know.
  14. wellthy
    4 Mental-Health Apps That Are Cheaper Than TherapyJust add a couch.
  15. wellthy
    In Defense of Working Out While HighWho needs Gatorade? Pass the THC oil.
  16. schairy situations
    All the Amazing and Disturbing Hairstyles From Making a MurdererThank the Tumblr gods for this one.
  17. dealmakers
    Amy Schumer’s Boyfriend Has the Ideal Boyfriend ProfessionWhat is it about carpenters?
  18. missed opportunities
    Rey Will Be Added to Star Wars Monopoly You won’t be stuck playing as Kylo Ren after all.
  19. joey fatone is the best ‘n sync member
    Fall Out Boy’s Tribute to ’N Sync Makes Us Really Miss ’N SyncCome back to me, J.C.
  20. the good old days
    Ancient Rose Ceremonies Were Way Deadlier Than The Bachelor’sChris Harrison has nothing on ancient Rome.
  21. Former Bachelor and Bachelorette Contestants Tell All!The one who talked about sex, the ones who ended up in a happily monetized marriage, and more. 
  22. Reality Steve Is Not Spoiling Anything With His Spoilers“I mean, if it wasn’t my job, would I watch it? No.”
  23. happy new years
    How to Outsource Your 2016 New Year’s ResolutionsIt takes a village to fulfill New Year’s resolutions.
  24. inspiration
    Erykah Badu’s Gray Hair: A Badge of WisdomHer roots reveal a higher state of being.
  25. damsels in distress
    Could Someone Please Go Save Lil Ol’ Matt Damon Again?A Damon in distress.
  26. master class
    #BestBlackAlbumCovers Has Lots to Teach Us About StyleLesson No. 1: Teddy Pendergrass’s winter gear.
  27. crushing disappointments
    In Case You Were Still Hopeful, There Is No New RihannaCool. Happy holidays or whatever.
  28. uncanny impressions
    Watch Little Girl’s Impression of Star Wars Fans“AHHHHSPACEAHHH!”
  29. celeb side hustles
    Soon, Yeezus Will Turn Water Into WineWould you like a nice glass of Kimye red?
  30. anniversaries
    Waiting to Exhale Has Aged As Well As Angela BassettIn theaters December 22, 1995. In our hearts until the end of time.
  31. this is insulting
    Hey, Women, the Wage Gap Closed by One Cent This Year!Progress?
  32. i’m rich
    Let Oprah Teach You How to Be Good at Being RichNot everyone is.
  33. advice
    Adele Has Some Really Good Advice About ‘Building Your Brand’Just be a person.
  34. funny because it’s true
    SNL’s ‘Meet Your Second Wife’ Is Too RealSend this video to your divorced friends, male or female.
  35. goals
    Watch Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Save the Word ‘Squad’Bonus: an appearance by Amy Schumer with nunchucks.
  36. love and star wars
    How to See Star Wars While Still Maintaining Your ChillSummon the force.
  37. true beliebers
    Just Try to Prove This Fan Isn’t Married to BieberThey have the same last name, people.
  38. reasons to love new york
    Which New York Beefcake Calendar Is Right for You?The Pirelli calendar for people who truly love the city.
  39. ayo technology
    This Robot’s Pretty Bad at Tinder, But I’m Even WorseSo when the time comes, I will gladly let robots take over my love life.
  40. eau de parfum
    Would You Pay Money to Make Your House Smell Like Cats?A bold new fragrance.
  41. tough choices
    U.S. Treasury: It’s Too Hard to Choose a Woman for the $10 BillThere are just too many woman to decide.
  42. goop glop
    The Goop Robbery: Totally Great for BusinessIt’s good publicity.
  43. historical landmarks
    RIP, Kitson, Temple of the 2000s FamewhoreA place for paparazzi photos, trucker hats, and Paris Hilton.
  44. break-ups
    Hey, Ryan Adams, Mandy Moore Wants Pet Support Don’t be a deadbeat cat-dad.
  45. let’s talk about sex
    What Happened to the Woman Who Dated Her Dad? A chat with Science of Us columnist Alexa Tsoulis-Reay.
  46. for educational purposes
    How Many Abs Are Too Many Abs? A fun counting activity for adults.
  47. genetics
    In a Surprising Twist, Baby Looks Like Other Baby With Same DNAUnbelievable!
  48. kondo krazy
    Are You Ready for Another 9 Years of Marie Kondo?“Does it spark joy?”
  49. urban planning
    Heel-Friendly Sidewalk Grates Will Save Shoes, LivesMaking New York a more walkable city for people who walk in heels.
  50. recipes
    Finally, a Way to Drink Your Enemies’ TearsIn cocktail form!
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