For Melissa, a 29 year old resident of Tampa, happy hours look much different now: They’re more frequent, start earlier, and she’s often alone. While she rarely drank at home without company before the coronavirus pandemic, now she reasons that “desperate times call for desperate measures.” And in that sense, Melissa is far from alone.
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Kothney-Issa and Marek Bush joined the micro-living movement back in 2017. Inspired by HGTV’s Tiny House Hunters, they moved into a 200 square foot mobile home, complete with a living room, a bathroom, and a lofted bedroom. It has one closet for clothes, and a cute reading nook. The kitchen doubles as a content “studio,”
Summer is almost here and the season calls for tank tops, short shorts, and summer dresses. However, for most of us, booking our next in-salon waxing appointment is not a possibility right now. The good news is that at-home waxing kits have evolved to be easier and more user-friendly than ever. The problem is…where do
“Why wouldn’t you pair denim with denim? It’s a natural combination,” says Elle Market Editor Justine Carreon. At our (pre-social distancing) interview, she’s wearing a chambray shirt layered over a tie-dye tee, and both are tucked into a pair of straight-leg jeans. “People are always nervous about a Texas tux, but in my opinion, it
Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@MackageYou can never have too many hoodies or pairs of leggings, after all. By Maddison Glendinning Date May 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As we approach the end of week eight in quarantine, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. There’s no shortage of ways in which to contribute to relief
Because now is the time for soothing comfort, right down to our lips As a lifelong lip gloss devotee, I love nothing more than a coat of shiny gloss. Sure, I flirt with tomato red lipsticks and matte crimson lip crayons, collecting dupes like a madwoman searching for the perfect shade of red, but I
Update: On May 7, Jane Doe 16 (as she’s known in a U.S. civil class action lawsuit) became the first Canadian to talk publicly about what she alleges was her experience with Nygård, in a joint interview with CBC and CTV News. Jane Doe 16 told the news outlets that she first met Nygård when
UPDATE: On the evening of May 7, Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Don’t just be pissed; let’s take some action. Visit https://t.co/CHmTeNSMxM and sign the petition. If you can donate, please do it through the site. On May 8th, the
“The biggest day on the internet ever,” at least according to Jumperoo62, a commenter on the British gossip forum Tattle.life, took place last November. The rabbit hole of a site where 53,000-plus members dissect the lives of influencers with the meticulous, if selective, attention of Renaissance cartographers was consistently critical and often cruel. The Tattle
Spoilers for Too Hot to Handle below. On Friday, Netflix answered our prayers for some mindless reality TV with the new show Too Hot to Handle, a program in which a bunch of sexy people inadvertently go on a sexless retreat together for one month. That’s right. These sex-positive, commitment-phobic humans are thrown together in
It was 2019 when Revolve enlisted Aimee Song for an apparel collection, the first time that the American retailer had done so with an influencer. As the founder of Song of Style, the former interior designer amassed a hefty and loyal following of fans (5.5 million on her personal Instagram account) who identify with her
Home-grown floral fashion. By Eliza Grossman Date May 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Duchess of Cambridge’s most recent appearance via video call for ITV’s This Morning gave us a glimpse of spring. For her earlier video calls, she has opted for a series of cute sweaters but switched things up this week which we’re taking
For anyone watching The Last Dance, the ESPN series documenting the biggest years of Michael Jordan’s life and career with the Chicago Bulls, it should come as no surprise that the basketball legend’s salary was astronomical. While society has grown accustomed to superstar athletes getting paid millions of dollars per year, Jordan made a lot
On February 23, Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while on a run in his Brunswick, Georgia neighborhood. The unarmed 25-year-old was reportedly hunted down by a former police officer and his son, and “lynched” as Arbery’s family lawyer described it. The two men, both white, believed Arbery was a “suspect” in a spate of
Aging is natural and universal—in fact, it’s a privilege—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t nurture and care for your complexion throughout the process. It’s not about preventing skin aging altogether (because, let’s be clear, that is physically impossible), but rather about feeling confident in your own skin at every stage in your life. Everyone’s skin
Rich Fury/VF20Getty Images “I don’t consider myself a TikToker,” says Hailey Bieber, though she has 3.1 million fans… which is more people than the entire state of Kansas. “It’s been fun to goof around, but I hope people don’t think I’m being insensitive or ignoring what’s happening in the world right now.” In fact, Mrs.
Collage courtesy of Danielle CampbellThe highs, the lows and everything in between. By Natasha Bruno Date May 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Welcome to Texture Talk, a new weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from springy S-patterns to densely-packed coils — because curly hair is far from one
If you’re looking to increase the intensity of your workout, it may be as simple as changing your pants. I recently traded in my usual leggings for Agogie Resistance Pants ($130), and whew, do they make you work. The pants come with four resistance bands built into each leg, making every movement more taxing on
From the virus that brought you tie-dye sweatsuits, #WFH posts, and a stimulus check that barely covers the cost of existing, a new quarantine phenomenon has emerged from the shadows of the room you haven’t left all day: Zoom dating. The newest form of virtual romance essentially combines two of my least favorite things: first
In ELLE.com’s series Unexpected Expert, we’re going straight to the source to find out what’s actually worth your hard-earned cash. Courtesy + Mia Feitel The current coronavirus pandemic has rendered many of us homebound, acutely aware of the dangers of getting on a plane, taking a vacation, or even wandering into a nearby store. But
You can’t keep her name out of your mouth. Social media is buzzing about her every appearance. Dermatologists and celebrities alike flock to her. She’s a summer essential. Say hello to your new best friend, EltaMD’s UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. Unless you’ve been suntanning on a deserted island (hopefully wearing sunscreen), you’ve probably heard
Pre-quarantine, photoshoots for fashion campaigns called upon a phalanx of hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists, wardrobe stylists—you name it. But in the age of social isolation, all you need is fashion’s it-girls, a funky upbeat soundtrack, and Zoom. Allow Victor Glemaud’s latest to show you how to get it done. Inspired by the dress he created
Photograph courtesy of Imaxtree.The service is available until the end of June. By Maddison Glendinning Date May 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With barbershops and hairdressers closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, men (and women) across Canada have been left to their own devices when it comes to grooming. Until now, that is. This week,
Quality ingredients, innovative formulations and staying power—these budget buys have it all There’s something deeply nostalgic about wandering the aisles of the local drugstore in search of a new beauty staple, but the drugstores of our youth are long gone (and that’s a good thing). Drugstores have had a serious makeover in recent years, and they’ve become a first-class
