For many students, recent graduates and young people in general, the COVID-19 pandemic has been incredibly stressful, especially when it comes to finances, and *particularly* when it comes to money and school. Between juggling university fees, stressing about paying off student loans and factoring in general expenses (all during a global pandemic), budgeting and financial
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Back when the FLARE team shared an IRL office space (RIP to my abandoned aloe plant…), my mornings looked a little something like this: rush to get up the elevators in time for our 8:30 a.m. daily meeting (for which, I admittedly showed up to at approx 8:32 most days), hit the button on my
You’re in the middle of your squat reps — weight in hand — and just like that, a charley horse causes your calf muscle to go rogue. When this type of muscle spasm or cramp hits, there is no mistaking what’s going down. The pain doesn’t usually last longer than a few minutes, but it’s
Selena Gomez and BLACKPINK’s much-hyped collaboration “Ice Cream” is here, and it’s truly song of the summer material. The lyrics, primarily in English with a bit of Korean, exude confidence. They paint a portrait of a woman who knows her worth and knows what she wants: the right guy who values her for who she
There are hair rites of passage in Black women’s lives: the first salon appointment, the first treatment, the first blow out, the big chop, the natural transition, the weave, and the braid up. And then, of course, there’s the first moment of isolation and feeling of other from those who don’t understand the history, the
Time really does fly when you spend months cooped up at home. Fall will be here before you know it, so get ready to trade in your shorts and sandals for cozy knits and a great pair of boots. If you want to add some new shoes to your wardrobe, Amazon is slashing the prices
Photography via Kiwi CollectionMinutes from the Louvre, Opera Garnier and Galeries Lafayette, what more could we ask for from this hidden gem? By Eliza Grossman Date August 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Fact: There’s no shortage of architectural eye candy in Paris. It’s this neoclassical style, thanks to Baron Haussmann’s city overhaul in the latter half of
Nelson Mandela famously said “sport has the power to change the world,” and that’s never been more clear than as of late. On August 26, the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team refused to take the court for Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. ICYMI (or are just not Raptors bandwagon fan, which, fair), the NBA is
Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross is on top of the world. Her acclaimed performance as Dr. Rainbow Johnson has taken the veteran actress to never-before-seen heights. After winning a Golden Globe and garnering an Emmy nomination, Tracee graciously invites Vogue into her home to take a shot at answering 73 Questions. Still haven’t subscribed to
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and sports were either sidelined or played with little to no fans in attendance, I’ve often thought about what it’ll be like when we can pack bleachers and stadiums again. There’s something magical about hundreds or thousands of people sharing a moment together in sports, a feeling that’s captured
Michelle Obama spoke candidly about experiencing racism as a Black woman in America, both in and out of the White House, on the latest episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast. On the episode, she also spoke with her longtime pals—Kelly Dibble, Denielle Pemberton-Heard, and Dr. Sharon Malone—about the power of their friendships. When the recent
Back in January, or a full lifetime ago in the year 2020, the Black girl coalition at ELLE.com—Nerisha Penrose, Angel Lenise, and I—came together to create an editorial package centering the joy and beauty of our communities. The brief was simple: How can we use our platform to spotlight the beauty of Blackness in all
New York Fashion Week will go forward, but with a new format. The Council of Fashion Designers of America has released the official lineup for the spring 2021 season, along with a digital initiative that will allow designers to present their collections to both industry professionals and the general public. Titled Runway360, the platform is
image courtesy hboIncluding Dan Levy’s first on-screen project after Schitt’s Creek, Coastal Elites. By Pahull Bains Date August 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to watch on streaming services in September 2020. Crave Coastal ElitesThis
Stock your closet with these quar-ready, WFH-friendly basics Like nearly every other facet of our lives, there’s a good chance the COVID-19 pandemic has totally upended your approach to fashion. Gone are the days of buying showy, impractical pieces just because. Our much narrower worlds means a few closet staples receive heavy rotation, while most
When the countdown clock hits that last five minutes, it can be tough to keep your head in the game of a strength workout — raise your hand if you’ve ended a session with an Instagram scroll rather than one final push. EMOM finishers are the perfect solution, helping you to top off your workout
Meghan Markle’s full Makers conversation with feminist and activist Gloria Steinem finally dropped, and it offers an honest conversation about voting rights in America, alonh with genuine concern about voter suppression efforts. The women also touched on Kamala Harris making history as the first Black woman vice presidential candidate for a major U.S. political party,
It’s been less than a year since Tracee Ellis Ross officially launched her Pattern Beauty line. And in that short period of time, the woman who you first fell for on Girlfriends and now adore as network TV’s best mom on Black-ish has settled into what is perhaps the defining role of her lifetime: Black
GABRIEL BOUYSGetty Images Jil Sander has rekindled her relationship with Uniqlo. This October, the celebrated German designer will release a new collection for men and women under +J, a line that the Japan-based retailer produced from 2009 to 2011. Indeed, it has been a little less than a decade since Sander lent her talents to
Photograph by Imaxtree.As it turns out, it’s not that hard to replicate the brand’s signature look. First there was the #QuarantinePillowChallenge, and now social media users are increasingly creating videos for the Gucci Model Challenge on TikTok with hilarious – and spot on – results. The trend was started by Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star
Naomi Osaka is joining NBA, WNBA, and MLB athletes in sitting out her next scheduled match following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 23. Blake was shot at least seven times in the back outside of his own vehicle, while his three children were present. Osaka shared a statement on
There may be a new lady in Brad Pitt’s life. This week, dating rumors spread after German model Nicole Poturalski was spotted boarding the same private jet as Pitt, bound for the South of France, according to Entertainment Tonight. The outlet reports that Poturalski arrived at Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport from Berlin, while Pitt
The Tyler Twins Since its inception, the hair care industry in America has been rooted in the idea that Black hair, in its natural state, is unacceptable. Our great-grandfather Garret A. Morgan, an inventor known as “the Black Edison,” was one of the first people to discover chemical relaxers. His company, G.A. Morgan’s Hair Refiner,
Photograph by Inez and Vinoodh. Courtesy of Burberry. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Riccardo Tisci has unveiled the first ever bag campaign for the house of Burberry, showcasing the brand’s newest signature handbag, the Pocket Bag. The new campaign – shot before COVID-19 social distancing measures were in place –
