Courtesy, Rati Sahi Levesque 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 Rati Sahi Levesque, the president and chief operating officer of The RealReal, the trailblazing e-tail source for secondhand, luxury shopping. Along
Month: April 2024
Bringing a new baby into the world is full of new experiences, and parents who are breastfeeding have their own unique challenges, including potentially having to figure out how to treat mastitis. Mastitis refers to an inflammation of the breast, according to the La Leche League International. The condition is relatively common, occurring in one-third
We’ve heard the stories of tweens wreaking havoc in Sephora stores and racking up $800 carts full of beauty products. But many of the products in those Sephora bags do not necessarily improve their skin and can damage the skin barrier. When you are under the age of 13—even if you are dealing with acne,
Alexis JonesAlexis Jones As a health editor, I get heaps of wellness pitches each day — most of which claim to offer the latest and greatest methods for a better, healthier you. Some of it works (like walking backwards) and some of it’s iffy (looking at you, sexy water). Over the last few years, the
Rest and recovery are just as important as your actual run. In the final episode of the three-part runner’s series presented by 26.2 Team Milk, fitness instructor Ashley Joi walks you through a 15-minute recovery circuit, showing you how to prevent injury, repair tired muscles, and relieve muscle soreness. Use this quick workout as a
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a group fitness class, you’ve probably heard the cue “Listen to your body.” Like many clichés, this teacher-favorite phrase holds a kernel of truth but doesn’t tell the whole complex story of what it means to know how to move your body in a given moment. On the surface,
Consider the humble cactus. A resident of this planet well before humans emerged, outliving both us and the elements, it’s playing nature’s ultimate version of the long game. For Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez Duarte, it also might be the spiky secret to solving fashion’s waste problem. After meeting while studying abroad in Taiwan—and
I’m 24 years old, and I’m a proud pad wearer. Whenever it comes up in conversation or someone learns that I have never used a tampon, I’m typically met with one variation of the same handful of responses: “But why?” “Wait . . . you’ve never used a tampon before?” And my favorite: “I could
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez pops up on the screen for our Zoom call looking fabulous as ever, and she is the embodiment of pink. Her metallic blazer, her shiny eyeshadow (Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in Pillow Talk), and her glossy lip combo—all pink. Even the velvety throw pillows surrounding Rodriguez as well as the flowers and
Ah, Los Angeles. Alluring and always sunny (much to Chloë Sevigny’s chagrin), the destination beloved for film has more recently attracted some of fashion’s heaviest hitters. Thom Browne, the king of East Coast prep and chairman of the CFDA is the latest to get in on the fun. The brand is expanding its footprint with
Artist and musician Becca Thomas knew something was wrong when they went from working two jobs, making art, and exercising consistently to feeling winded from a single flight of stairs. It all started with a case of mononucleosis in 2017. “I never fully recovered after that and knew something was deeply wrong with my body,”
There’s a $65 candle inspired by a unique feeling (and it’s not love). Scented with bamboo and thyme blossom, it’s meant to capture the euphoric sensation of arriving home after a long day and flinging off your bra—move over, Baies, it’s all about Braless. That elusive feeling is difficult enough to evoke in a candle,
No one needed to make sunglasses cool–it’s in their DNA. From Neo’s miniscule frames in The Matrix to Holly Golightly’s much-copied oversize pair in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, sunglasses have been used to both tell and hide our favorite stories. Often underrated but never overlooked, the glasses we wear live lives unique to their category. They
POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita ReddyPOPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. About a month ago, I dealt with a painful charley horse cramp on the bottom of my foot. Usually, stretching it out relieves the muscle tension
Battling acne can be an isolating experience, especially when everyone else around you seems to have perfect skin without even trying. Chances are we all know that person who washes their face in the shower with body wash, yet has had maybe one pimple in their life. The beauty of social media is finding community
There’s a moment in the life of every clotheshorse when a dedication to sartorial acquisition crosses into a different breed of hunger. For me, for a while, it was an altruistic mission. There I was, in a Thrift Town in San Antonio, Texas, in the late ’90s, a recent transplant from Hong Kong in my
If you’re ever short on unsolicited medical advice, try starting with the word “inflammation.” The internet will tell you your body’s innate response to injury or illness is well within your control — something you can bend to your will with a strategic sleep schedule, a bit of meditation, and whatever diet is most readily
It may be April Fools’ Day, but this is not a joke. Rihanna just launched her first Savage X Fenty collection of 2024, and she looked incredible doing it. The Signature Script Collection is a full line of lace lingerie for everybody and every body. From slip dresses to bras and panties, the collection features
Stability is the “vibe” we’re all seeking these days, whether it be financially, mentally, or physically. Now, I’m in no position to give financial advice and I pay a therapist very well to help me maintain my mental health. However, I can give you some insight on an exercise that can help you increase your