During a recent meditation session, my deep lower-belly breaths and silent prayers into the dark abyss behind my eyelids were suddenly interrupted by “Eye of the Tiger” lyrics blasting loudly in the back of my mind: “Rising up, back on the streets. Did my time, took my chances…” I welcomed this sonic intrusion on my
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Julia Noni ELLE’s crew road-tripped out to Mojave, California, to bring you the best of the season in one of America’s most stunning landscapes. Spring 2024 brings with it a crisp array of staples that play with proportions—the workwear-style jacket, the oversize shirt, the relaxed trouser—in sun-bleached tones to match the Mojave Desert setting. From
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As Beyoncé’s life and career have evolved, so has her hair, which has become a golden star in its own right. There’s her straight, blonde hair, complete with platinum money pieces, at the 2001 Grammy Awards, where Destiny’s Child won its first shiny gramophone trophy for ‘Say My Name’; then there’s her dramatic chop in
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Call me a romantic, but I’ve always believed in The One. However, that’s not what I’m here to discuss. No, we’re not getting into my love life—not today, at least. Instead, we’re getting into some jeans. Generally speaking, my wardrobe consists of three things: knitwear, jewelry, and denim, the last of which makes up the
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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