Who doesn’t love the look of luscious lips? They’re plump, sumptuous, and dare we say, inviting. Whether vamped up or played down, painting one’s mouth can be empowering. And with the latest range of desirable, wearable finishes and formulas from haute brands, such as Gucci, Dior, Armani, and YSL, finding the perfect lippie to make
Month: February 2024
Thom Browne is not one to shy away from an operatic fashion show. His dreamscapes involve great clothes, of course, but also reach into the heart of the audience, creating experiences that are part theater, part runway, and totally Thom. This season, the designer used “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe as the backdrop for
Dwyane Wade, the husband of Gabrielle Union, retired from professional basketball in 2019, and although he hasn’t slowed down, his life certainly looks very different than it did when he was playing for the Miami Heat. In a candid conversation with POPSUGAR about his new partnership with Thorne, a supplement and health-test company, the father
There is a common misconception that makeup is used solely to conceal our impurities. Really, makeup can be a fun hobby used to express your creativity and become a very powerful part of your overall style and aesthetic. Makeup gives you an outlet to show up as whoever you want to be on any given
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit is right around the corner, and this year’s theme has finally been announced. The dress code for the 2024 Met Gala is “The Garden of Time,” celebrating the institute’s new exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” According to Vogue, “The exhibit will feature approximately 250 rare items
Although we may not be in lockdown anymore, COVID-19 is far from over. We used to have a decent handle on proper COVID protocol, wearing masks, getting tested, and quarantining after a positive COVID result. But in the years since, there’s been a slew of different COVID symptoms, variants, complications like long COVID, and recommendations
When Jamie, 24, arrives at her boyfriend Connor’s Manhattan apartment after work, she doesn’t have to tell him her low energy might be due to spiking progesterone levels. “He was like, ‘luteal phase,’ when I walked in,” the product manager says. Ever since the couple signed up for the hormone health app Stardust’s partner feature
“Powerful, timeless, and effortless,” this is how Naomi Campbell describes new BOSS capsule collection. They are just as attributable to the supermodel herself. Appearing on her first ELLE cover a month before her 16th birthday in 1986, Campbell is the original super, as inimitable as she is iconic. Nearly four decades from that career-propelling shoot,
In the just-released “Madame Web,” Dakota Johnson is appearing as the Marvel character Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who discovers she’s clairvoyant and uses her abilities to alter the future. While Webb’s main super power is her mental ability, Johnson still incorporated physical training to prepare herself to assume her role in the action-packed film. Johnson
In 2023, celebrities and models were always wearing glossy lips on the red carpet and runways. Perhaps it was a continuation of the glass hair and glass skin trends—because, of course, what’s next if not glass lips? But as we’ve started to re-embrace Y2K fashion, the matte lip of the 2010s is slowly but surely
Beyoncé wasn’t done breaking the internet when she announced Renaissance: Act II and dropped two new songs mid-Superbowl. Last night, she broke it again when she made a surprise New York Fashion Week appearance at the Luar show in Brooklyn. Much to the Beyhive’s delight, she sat front row in Gaurav Gupta couture, carrying an
Content warning: The following story contains mentions of suicide. There are so many aspects of health that disproportionately affect the Black community, and yet less than six percent of US doctors are Black — a deficit that only further harms public health. Many of the Black folks who work in healthcare have dedicated their careers
How do you capture a moment in time? A picture? A scent? If you’re on the Altuzarra beauty team, you prefer a series of stunning runway beauty looks. Equestrian themes blended with theatrical ballerina-esque beauty motifs to create the makeup and hair looks for the brand’s 15th anniversary fall/winter 2024 runway show. Inspired by impactful
Genevieve Naylor//Getty ImagesSchiaparelli evening gowns, 1949. Diane von Furstenberg has never forgotten what a well-known male designer once told her: “Women make clothes. Men make costume.” It was a dictum that has stuck with her for years, and one that she personally believes has some merit. After all, she says in her delicious Belgian drawl,
Usher’s iconic halftime show; star-studded TV commercials; Taylor Swift’s squad; sheer competitive spirit. There were many reasons to watch Super Bowl LVIII, in which the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas. But perhaps not expected was an altercation between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and head coach Andy Reid. Deeply
If you’re paying attention, you know that fashion month is currently afoot. Industry players are looking ahead to what will be coming to market this fall, but luckily, we’ve already assessed the best 2024 shoe trends so far—so you can shop the must-have styles to step into right now. You’ve likely already done your research
Owala Water Bottle ($28) On TikTok, the Owala Water Bottle vies with the Stanley tumbler for the position of most beloved water bottle. These bottles are BPA, lead, and phthalate-free and touted as being “leak free.” The FreeSip comes in a variety of sizes and colors, with a built–in straw and spout, allowing users to
Chanel is on to the next wave. In a departure for the brand, which usually appoints one makeup artist as its creative director, the house has enlisted three—the newly formed Cometes Collective, who will be creating, designing, and collaborating on new products and collections. First up for spring 2024 is a fanciful take on the
New York City is still in the throes of winter, which means the city’s filled with bare branches, winds that will definitely blow your umbrella inside out, and people bundled up in dark layers, dreaming of warmer, brighter days to come. But there’s probably nobody more delighted by the prospect of new blooms than Stephanie
When it’s that time of the month, your period makes itself known. Between cramps, cravings, mood swings, and hormonal acne, there’s a whole slew of symptoms to accompany your menstrual cycle. But you may also experience abnormal bathroom habits, commonly known as “period poops.” Period poops are the change in your bowel habits during your
Drumroll, please: Beyoncé has finally announced the name and launch date of her hair care line. According to a collaborative post between her and the brand’s account, Cécred—a play on her name (much like her fragrance Cé Noir)—is set to go live on February 20. The Instagram Reel, uploaded Tuesday, began with what looked like
Forget the mob wife trend, Saweetie perfected the look first with her signature “icy girl” branding. Today, the rapper is revealed as the new face of True Religion, starring in the famed denim brand’s spring 2024 campaign. In celebration, she spoke exclusively with ELLE.com. If you’re unfamiliar, an icy girl is, essentially, a bad bitch.
“Here’s what it’s like to enter a house that’s controlled by an extreme germaphobe mom,” user zavhbruh’s TikTok begins. Throughout the video, which has racked up over 44 million views and five million likes in less than a month, Zav shines a bright light on Contamination OCD, a specific subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He talks
If you thought balletcore beauty was here to stay, Christian Siriano is shaking things up. Last season, Siriano leaned into the balletcore trend with blush-toned ribbons corseted through models’ hair and frosty pink eyeshadow on their lids. For the designer’s Fall/Winter 2024 show, however, Siriano is going in a new direction: futuristic. According to Siriano,
If you’re a fashion lover, then you know that investing in a designer purse can be a pricey endeavor. That’s why you should take advantage of all the early Presidents’ Day designer bag sales, where you can score major deals from coveted brands like Bottega Veneta, Coach, and Givenchy. Whether you’re looking for a new
This week, as other people were placing last-minute bets and looking up guacamole recipes in preparation for the Super Bowl, I was brushing up on my knowledge of the international date line — along with every other Swiftie and the Embassy of Japan. Everyone wanted to know if Taylor Swift could make it from her
It’s a rainy Monday night in L.A. and Awkwafina is getting ready to celebrate the launch of the new Rouge Dior lipsticks with Dior Beauty. However, instead of listening to her favorite Spotify playlist, she’s watching KTLA, the local news station. It’s a state of emergency, but that’s not stopping the multifaceted star. She’s currently
Cameron McCoolOn model, right: Trench coat, Burberry, $3,550. Tights, Wolford, $55. Slingbacks, Gucci. Cameron McCoolDress, handbag, watch, $3,125, Hermès. Tights, Wolford, $55. Pumps, Prada, $1,150. Cameron McCoolOn model, left: Blouse, skirt, Dior. Hoop earrings, Jennifer Fisher. Tights, Wolford, $55. Pumps, Marc Jacobs. Right: Jacket, blouse, skirt, Dior. Pumps, Marc Jacobs. Cameron McCoolOn model, left: Top,
I’ll be honest, most Super Bowl parties have me anxiously hunched over my phone googling “what are the rules of football?” within the first 10 minutes. Having spent 24 years of my life blissfully unaware of vocab like “fumble” and “downs,” the Super Bowl is a three hour blur made bearable by good snacks and
If you’re still feeling holiday fatigue, you’re not alone. But after months of back-to-back celebrations, Presidents’ Day is nearing and reminding us about one of the best perks of many holidays: discounted skincare products! As we gear up for February 19 and the long weekend, a ton of brands are already offering huge discounts on