Doing core work is satisfying simply because of that burning feeling you get in your ab muscles, but it’s also important for so many reasons. Building a strong core helps with your overall strength and mobility, as well as helps to prevent injury. And that core umbrella includes your obliques, the muscles that wrap around
Month: November 2022
Sports cars often flood the forefront of the mind with alluring notions. Their charming physiques often give way to curvaceous architecture, free flowing lines, and a design aesthetic that catches even the most discerning eye. Jaguar sits at the intersection of luxurious style and automotive design. Its intricate design processes and handcrafted touches channel similarities
Something’s been happening with the ambitious women in my life. A friend who used to be focused on climbing the corporate ladder in her marketing job—while dabbling in a series of side hustles—is trying to figure out how to backpedal. A lawyer at a big tech company who’s the breadwinner for her family is taking
All of my childhood fantasies about marriage involved a church. I was raised in a tongues-speaking, foot-stomping, choir-sanging, tambourine-playing Black church, where my grandparents—on both sides of my family—were pastors. I loved being a church girl—spending every Sunday in a wooden pew within the first five rows, the way my world revolved around the extra
On a dry, hot weekend in August, a crowd of several hundred appeared among the pine trees of Idyllwild, a former gold rush town in the San Jacinto Mountains of California. These were members of Friends With Benefits, or FWB for short, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that was taking its online community offline for
The world’s driest desert, the Atacama in Chile, is a wonderland of natural phenomena. Along with the expected cacti-studded landscapes and craggy canyons, there are towering red sand dunes and salt flats that are home to flamingos, snow-capped expanses studded with geysers, and a delightful oasis at the center of it all. The Atacama desert
A memorable date doesn’t have to be as extravagant as a fancy candlelit dinner at the hottest neighborhood bistro. There are plenty of ways to show your partner you care, all in the comfort of your own home. And, no, we’re not encouraging another round of streaming roulette before calling it a night. We’re talking
Put simply, mental health is health. But for women and girls—especially those from marginalized communities—it’s an aspect of human health that continues to be underfunded and undervalued. For this year’s Global Mental Health Day on October 10th, the kate spade new york Social Impact Council is raising awareness of the importance between female empowerment and
Maria Claudia “Cloclo” Echavarría has always known the treasures that her native Colombia holds. Though she was educated in Switzerland, has lived in London, and now resides in Milan, Cartagena has remained her family’s base. So when the announcement of Echavarría’s engagement to Prince Josef-Emanuel of Liechtenstein was made last July, there was little doubt
I was 45 when I had my first hot flash—arguably the most common of the vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before: This whoosh of heat appeared out of nowhere and spread quickly through my body. Then, just like that, it was gone, leaving me sweaty and irritated.
When I was 23 years old, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Little did I know just how straightforward cancer treatment would be relative to the unknowns I’ve struggled to wrap my head around in the eight years since—namely, my fertility. Since finishing treatment (a relatively standard protocol of a double mastectomy followed by three
In another case of the Biebers showing who likes to dress up more, Justin and Hailey Bieber attended Odell Beckham Jr.’s 30th birthday party at Mother Wolf in West Hollywood on Saturday in completely different looks. Hailey was dressier, stepping out in an aqua corset dress and stilettos, with her brown hair styled in a
In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month we spoke with Caroline Hirsch, the woman behind the legendary comedy club Carolines on Broadway in Times Square. Originally a cabaret, Carolines pivoted to comedy after Hirsch witnessed
Rebel Wilson started the week with surprise news: She secretly became a mother just days ago. Wilson wrote that she welcomed her first child, daughter Royce Lillian, via surrogate. She shared the first photo of her little girl, too. Wilson wrote: Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this
New York City paparazzi captured a rare look at Jennifer Lawrence out and about and dressed down. Lawrence and her husband Cooke Maroney were photographed, out walking with their 8-month-old son Cy while getting lunch out. Lawrence was makeup-free, wearing her hair in a low ponytail. She dressed up in a navy jumpsuit and accessorized
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who plans to vote in a hotly contested political race this November, chances are you’ve spent the last few months being bombarded with attack ads about crime. Huge postcards clog your mailbox. Menacing videos stream on social media and loop on your TV, featuring grainy black-and-white footage
Restaurantgoers at Ojai, California’s The Dutchess took in a rare sight recently: an actual duchess dining there. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seen on a date at the bakery, café, and restaurant. Multiple sources confirmed the outing to Hello! and one onlooker shared details on what the couple was like off-camera and off-duty. “They
Rihanna welcomed her first child in May, and a few months in, she’s now ready to talk about him. Rihanna spoke to Entertainment Tonight, Vogue, and The Washington Post about life as a new mom and shared the first details about her and her boyfriend A$AP Rocky’s baby boy. Rihanna explained why she and Rocky
The midterms are coming quickly, and this year, there’s a lot at stake: It’s the first nationwide election day since President Joe Biden was voted into office, and it will ultimately decide which party is in charge of the U.S. House and Senate for the next two years, as well as who will lead a
If The White Lotus resorts hope to survive another tourist season, they really must do something about all these murders. In the first season of Mike White’s hit HBO series, Maui hotel manager Armond meets the wrong end of a pineapple knife after one of his guests catches the staffer defecating in his suitcase. In
Sparkling embellishments, crystallized finishes, razor-sharp lines—a touch from makeup whisperer Dame Pat McGrath guarantees that when you walk into any room, you’ll “make the whole place shimmer.” Imagine having Pat McGrath as your fairy Godmother. Well, Taylor Swift’s dream became a reality in the music video for her Midnights cut “Bejeweled,” calling upon Muva to
Though I never thought there’d be a beauty trend that would make people actually want to resemble a glazed donut, Hailey Bieber has turned me (and everyone else on the internet) into a Belieber—sorry, I had to. In case you didn’t get the memo, Hailey has been rocking a seriously glossy manicure that has been
Grace Van Patten’s beauty is effortless, so finding a look to echo her vibe is a must. Luckily, Dior is an expert in Parisian chic. The look for the Dior Fashion Show consists of rock n’ roll, 90’s grunge, and a classic bold lip- staples of an outfit that will scream cool, yet comfortable. Tune
Once upon a time (or like 40 years ago), facial injections were to most people what the smartphone is to my 90-year-old landlord — an appealing but mostly baffling innovation. To be fair, neuromodulators were hardly water-cooler talk outside of medical circles until the early ‘80s, when pioneering ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers began using them
