Beauty

Before this week, I had never been to a Selkie NYFW show. I’d seen the brand come across my timeline with images of women dressed in Bridgerton-esque dresses and styles that are most likely plastered across cottagecore Pinterest boards everywhere. As I stood backstage observing the room, waiting to speak with Kimberly Gordon, the designer

If you’ve been feeling increasingly nostalgic lately, the good news is that you’re not alone—Luar’s Spring/Summer 2024 show is right there with you. On the final day of New York Fashion Week, the models embodied a cool that was reminiscent of ’90s supermodel favorites, such as Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Cindy Crawford. Courtesy of

A bleak, grey gloomy sky hovered over NYC’s Spring Studios, the nucleus of NYFW shows and events, on the last day of the NY circuit. The Blonds—the quirky brand founded by David and Phillipe Blond—had the antidote: fantasy. Each season, The Blonds takes us deeper into their fantasy world where sex, party, and glamour collide,

If you live in New York City and enjoy on-trend nail art, chances are you’ve heard of or gotten a manicure at Paintbox, an Upper East Side nail studio known for its Instagramable manicures. The nail maison solves analysis paralysis when you want a trendy manicure but either have too many options or don’t know

When I arrived backstage at the LaQuan Smith show at 6:45 p.m., half of the models were not even there (many were in transit on the rainy day from another show). Nevertheless, beauty got the first-class treatment—even if it meant the show started more than 40 minutes late. Smith had a star-studded backstage team, including

Allow me to bring you along into an ethereal world of whimsy, awe, and fantasy. No, this isn’t an Alice in Wonderland dream—it’s backstage at the Area Spring Summer 2024 ready-to-wear and couture shows. Held at the Weylin in Brooklyn, New York, the venue captured an air of elegance and glamour that was woven throughout

For all the wistful mermaids, those who love the markers of girlhood, and rhinestones, there’s the Spring 2024 Sandy Liang show. If there was a main character for the new season, it would be a blend of Cecilia, the youngest depressed daughter of The Virgin Suicides mixed with a slightly melancholy Ariel. On the mood

Bobbi Brown has always been pragmatic about beauty, with the air of a mom who tells you with no-duh confidence that yes, you would look better if slouched less, and used a little blush on your face. The only contour she likes, she tells me, is Spanx for her middle (even though a makeup artist

If you remember the brand in its 90s heyday, you can probably appreciate the tinge of nostalgic nods through all of the new Helmut Lang beauty looks. And you’ll especially love the small touch of logo nails, spelling out H-E-L-M-U-T-L-A-N-G on each finger, with clear polish – the new Helmut Lang manicure. For his Spring

Are you sick of pink? Are you sick of Barbie pink? Are you sick of unabashed femininity? Good, because Christian Siriano is not. The backstage of the Pierre Hotel for his Spring 2024 15th anniversary show was an explosion of pink sparkles, pink ribbons, and pink and more pink. The unifying idea of the beauty

Addiction Tokyo has created, well, quite an addiction in Japan with their makeup products. Toting “skin melt technology,” overseas the brand is known for its long-wearing eyeshadows, with a formula that blends oil within the powder for a better fit on the eye, longer wear time, and comfort. Now, the Japanese brand is set on

The once-faint murmurs of sirens wailing, clanging horns, and busy cars outside of Aman New York, the city’s swanky new Fifth Avenue luxury haven, are now reverberating through the penthouse suite master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian is holed into. He’s in the hot seat—a plush, cream-colored couch, actually—and amid a long pause to carefully think about

Lady Gaga is a performer. First and foremost, she’s a musician that expanded into acting and movies. Whether she’s taking the stage in front of thousands for a sold-out concert or captivating our attention at home through a movie or show, she knows how to entertain. So being the face of her own line has

More than 50 percent of women will experience noticeable hair loss in their lifetime—a change that can affect much more than their appearance. In the above mini documentary, ELLE.com explores this staggering statistic through the stories of women who’ve been there before, including Hearst executive producer Amanda Kabbabe. After being diagnosed with a rare form

When Chanel launched the original Chance in 2002, it was one of my first introductions to luxury fragrances. It didn’t smell overly mature, like other scents in my mother’s collection, proudly displayed on her bedroom bureau like a museum. Instead, Chance always gave off a vibrant regalness, like it was ready to play with your

Glossier rolled out its latest complexion launch, the Stretch Fluid Foundation, with 32 shades and four different undertones. In addition, they are updating their cult-loved Stretch Balm Concealer in a matching 32 shades. Glossier has had quite a year—first, stepping outside their minimalistic approach with G-suit, moveable matte lipsticks in bold hues. The dedication to

In the pursuit of glowing, smooth skin, there’s one ingredient that comes up over and over: retinol. The family of ingredients is still the most-studied anti-aging ingredient on the market for a reason: “Retinol helps stimulate collagen production, enhances cell turnover, strengthens the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles and evens pigmentation,” says Josh

In 2023, body hair is a choice. For me, I’ve chosen to go totally hairless on my arms (I think some sort of PTSD from major teasing as a child) but choose to have armpit hair—at least, that’s the state of affairs for today. For those who are a little more firm in their body

Our homes are our sanctuaries — places we crawl back to every night to exhale. While they’ve always been sacred, home became an even bigger priority during the pandemic when we all found ourselves confined behind closed doors — hidden from the world. Overnight, many prioritized making it a sanctuary with a sense of urgency.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had oily, acne-prone skin. Over the past year, I’ve finally been able to get my breakouts under control with a combination of prescription oral (spironolactone) and topical (tretinoin) treatments. Despite my complexion’s predisposition to greasiness, the tretinoin has led to dryness and light peeling, so I’ve been

It started off like any other day until Sarah Jessica Parker—or “SJ” as she prefers—tells me to “go read a book” instead of worry about aging. We’re meeting to discuss her partnership with RoC Skincare, the science-backed Parisian brand responsible for the actress, producer, and designer’s incredible skin. For the second year in a row,

Dip nails are a real treat, especially considering that most dip powder manicures last three to four weeks. However, when the inevitable day arises, and your dip powder nails have grown out, leaving you in need of their removal, you may wonder, how exactly? Dip powder nails are made of several layers of finely-milled powder,

If you take a plane to Paris, then a train to Brest, then a bus to Le Conquet, then a boat to Ouessant, you’ll end up at the edge of the world. Take a bike up a hill and through some grassy fields and finally—finally!—you’ll find yourself in the natural habitat of the Ouessant black

Following in the footsteps of glazed donut skin, latte eyes, and just-ate-cherries lips, Hailey Bieber’s strawberry makeup is the latest food-themed beauty trend to take over TikTok, amassing over 3.6 billion views in just a few weeks. The makeup trend draws inspiration from the much-loved summer fruit, emphasizing strawberry-flavored and -scented products and a berry-centric