Ira L. Black – CorbisGetty Images Sure, technically we always knew that the presidential election results would take a while to trickle in, but that didn’t stop us from hoping that just maybe we’d find out who won on election night. But as a surprise to no one but our delusional selves, we didn’t, and
Month: November 2020
Photography by Colin Gaudet“For men, the idea of body image is still so taboo. It feels like we’re centuries behind in comparison to the kinds of conversations about body image that women are having.” By Pahull Bains Date November 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This past summer, Egyptian-Canadian model-influencer Mina Gerges appeared on the inaugural season
We hate to break it to you but we don’t know who won. Late into election night, it was unclear whether Donald Trump will be re-elected, or if Joe Biden will uproot him and become the next president of the United States. Trump and Biden both have paths to victory, but a handful of key
Gifts that do good for everyone on your list, including goodies that give back to deserving charities and locally made, sustainable treasures The holidays are stressful under the best, most normal of circumstances. Throw a global pandemic and months of social distancing into the mix and 2020 holiday planning is sure to be more hectic—and
My new apartment is precisely five doors down from a restaurant with the best fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. I’m so obsessed with the dish that I’ve started filling my pantry with tea bags — hot tea and good TV is my mom’s go-to remedy for bloating after a big meal. I always thought
On August 4th, Ferguson activist Cori Bush won her Democratic primary race in Missouri, defeating longtime representative William Lacy Clay. On November 3rd, she won her U.S. House race and will now become the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress. In June, she wrote the following op-ed for ELLE.com about why the
Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesTime to live your vest life. By Eliza Grossman Date November 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Throw away any preconceived notions that the sweater vest trend is only for grandpas and get ready to embrace this sleeveless knit. The preppy style has made a comeback thanks to collections from the likes of
With only one day left until election day, former Olympic ice skater Adam Rippon shared this video of what he calls “probably the most important performance of my life.” He put on a pair of rollerblades and gracefully glided and twirled his ballot right into the ballot drop box — to the song “Perfect Day”
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will make British royal history family today as the first member to vote in the U.S. presidential election. Newsweek was told by multiple sources that “the duchess is voting.” One added that “I’m not going to get into methods or timing, but can confirm that the duchess is voting
Photograph courtesy of 19/99 BeautyHere’s what’s new and noteworthy. By Natasha Bruno Date November 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter You can always count on the fall season to come in hot with awesome new beauty launches, and the month of November will not disappoint. From hydrocolloid patches to help you fight that dreaded maskne while also
Because we’ve never been more in need of a little comfort and joy It’s hard to imagine what anyone wants, let alone needs this year. Everything we’re collectively pining for—a vaccine! a vacation!—can’t simply be *added to cart*. But there are things we can do for each other while we wait, ever more patiently, for things
Headaches, not to mention migraines, aren’t just painful – they’re inconvenient, too. They come at the worst times, making you quickly reach for pain medications just to get them over with. However, if you’re looking for a natural alternative to either replace or supplement your regular ibuprofen, an herbal tea might become your new best
Spoilers for The Mandalorian season 2 episode 1, “Chapter 9: The Marshal,” below. This year was meant to see the arrival of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune adaptation, but never fear: The Mandalorian is here to deliver a replacement of sorts. The season 2 opener, “The Marshal,” a 45-minute episode set mostly on the desert planet Tatooine,
Photograph courtesy of BonLook. We caught up with the actress to find out more about her partnership with BonLook, as well as her brand new business. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “As with all good things, it started with two women getting together,” Abigail Spencer tells us with a laugh of
When talking about exercise, people often focus on the physical benefits of working out. But being active in your daily life can also positively affect your mind in ways you might not expect. And research shows that you don’t even have to commit to an intense, lengthy workout to reap the cognitive rewards. A recent
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to spend Christmas in California due to the latest U.K. lockdown and the postponement of Duchess Meghan’s privacy trial until fall 2021. ELLE.com has learned from a source close to Prince Harry and Meghan that it is “anticipated they will be at their Montecito home in California
Photograph courtesy of Hudson’s bayLove that for them. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In news we all needed today, Annie Murphy and Catherine O’Hara are returning to a screen near you after being cast as the faces of the 2020 Hudson’s Bay holiday campaign, A Call to Joy. The Emmy Award
It was last year that Nike debuted the Victory Swim collection, featuring full-coverage swimsuits and hijabs to help make swimming more inclusive. Now, just over a year after the collection debuted, Nike dropped a new Victory Swim ad that has feeling chills in the best possible way. The ad starts by showing a mom teaching
Beyoncé has officially declared her support for Democratic nominee and former vice president Joe Biden, and his running mate, California senator Kamala Harris, in the looming presidential election. The pop star took to Instagram today to share her endorsement, posting a Boomerang of herself clad in a “BP”-printed Balmain top and matching statement hat. Beyoncé
It makes sense if you’re caught off guard by the brand-new collaboration between the perpetually affordable IKEA and Ben Gorham, founder and creative force behind Byredo’s luxury fragrance, fashion, and beauty empire. But similar to how Virgil Abloh’s collection put a “Wet Grass” rug on our wish list, the latest designer collaboration from IKEA just
Candace Marie Stewart is a verifiable street style star (if/when such a thing existed) and has an impressive following on social media—people who are there to take notes on her bold, stylized fashion choices. She’s also a social media consultant for Prada and formerly worked for Barneys New York. In other words, Stewart may have
Photography by William Ukoh. Ballroom competitions have provided acceptance and accolades for many who grew up feeling lost—or worse. We spoke to some Toronto ballroom community members as they modelled a selection of the season’s coziest knits. By Nichole Jankowski Date November 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In March, members of the Toronto ballroom community, including
With the U.S. election happening this week—smack dab in the middle of a pandemic and a worldwide crusade against racial injustice—there’s no denying it’s a stressful time. According to the American Psychological Association, 68% of Americans say the current political climate is a significant source of stress regardless of their preferred candidate. (That’s up from
And a classic beanie. Oh, and a beret. We rounded up the cutest, warmest winter hats here! For anyone who has watched Netflix’s Emily in Paris, it’s inevitable that you came out of your binge-watching rabbit hole with two thoughts in mind. First of all, what the heck was Emily Cooper (played by Lily Collins) wearing