Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. They flocked to the desert like heat- and EDM-seeking missiles, in micro-cutoffs and flower crowns slowly wilting in the heat, finding an oasis of music, style, and brand activations aplenty. This weekend, when Coachella comes roaring back after a two-year absence,
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The plan that you’re on will affect your interest rate, rate of repayment and when you actually start(ed) to repay your loan. Tuition fees increased significantly in the academic year starting 2012, causing political uproar at the time, and students starting university after that time usually have much higher student debts. The amount that you
The coastal grandmother aesthetic has blown up on TikTok this week. For those of you that steer clear of the addictive social media app, we’ve got the lowdown and, in summary, we’re obsessed. It started when TikTok influencer Lex Nicoleta shared a jokey clip, seeking out her fellow Nancy Meyers movie fanatics, proclaiming that if
Kim Kardashian was either headed to lunch or on her way to fight crime and save the San Fernando Valley as she stepped out in a superhero-chic outfit to meet Kourtney and Khloe. The three sisters got their grub on Wednesday, and while Kourtney and Khloe wore something more reserved … Kim rocked a flaming
Simone Ashley has confirmed that she will not be reprising her role as Olivia in season four of Netflix’s Sex Education. The actor’s profile has rocketed in recent months, thanks – in part – to her stunning portrayal of Kate Sharma in season two of Bridgerton. During an interview with This Morning on 12 April,
What would you think if we told you that a good men’s thermal shirt is the next thing you need to build a stylish and practical wardrobe? Right off the bat, you might raise your eyebrows and imagine those old-fashioned long johns (both top and bottom) that your mom made you wear during your elementary
There’s a pointed head that delivers targeted massage to smaller spots like your under-eyes, jaw and naso lines, a flat head that can be used on your face and neck and a micropoint for increasing circulation. They’re all made from easy-to-clean silicone and actually feel much more comfortable on your skin than their appearance would
Where does your loyalty lie? In the world of luxury mechanical watches crafted in Switzerland or with the breed of smart timepieces backed by high-tech for monitoring health and connecting with the World Wide Web? For many, it’s a tough call. Then there’s Apple, whose craftsmanship and tech-savvy brought reconciliation to the conflict when it
Deciding on the best facial for your skin is always difficult and yet doing so is an important step in a comprehensive skincare regime. Sure, you might not have the luxury of booking into a spa every other week, but visiting a pro for a deep cleanse, a sculpting facial massage and a few necessary
We are 100% here for being body positive on all occasions and honestly, your body is truly beautiful just the way it is. But, sometimes you might feel a little self-conscious, particularly when it comes to stripping down to your swimwear by the pool or on the beach. On those occasions, you may choose solution-based
Jessica Simpson is lovin’ the way she looks … posting another bikini picture from her vacation in Cabo after she dropped 100 pounds for the 3rd time! The “Open Book” author posted a mirror pic from what seems to be her hotel room in Cabo San Lucas Monday … rocking a cheetah print 2-piece for
When it comes to wedding nails, there are a few classic shades that are often called upon. Essie Ballet Slippers is one, which is a milky pink shade that happens to also be The Queen’s all time favourite polish, as well as OPI Put It In Neutral, which is the perfect balance between beige and
Since when did it become socially acceptable to wear sweat shorts outside the house? When we look back at the pre-pandemic era, the only instances when we could guiltlessly wear sweat shorts outside the house were to throw out the trash or maybe to get the groceries (even that was a stretch sometimes). One of
Dating sites are in their hottest season of year. As we emerge from the pandemic, bleary-eyed yet eager to make up for lost time, more people than ever are looking to head on a first date. Plus, it’s spring time – and doesn’t the first glimpse of sunshine just get you in the mood for
StreetstyleshootersGetty Images The world would be a better place if college textbooks looked (and read) a bit more like the pages of a good magazine. And though we at ELLE can’t promise to distill all the fashion industry’s many lessons into one issue, we’re committed to helping talented clothes-hounds get the education that can launch
Congratulations to Britney Spears, who has just announced she’s pregnant with her third child! The star took to Instagram to share the happy news, posting a photo of some flowers and tea, writing: “I lost so much weight to go on my Maui trip only to gain it back… I thought “Geez … what happened
If you’ve currently got a ring on your fourth finger, there’s a high chance that *certain recent events* have seen you lusting over the idea of a Valentino wedding dress… If you’ve been living in a hole (or, of course, just have a life of your own) you may have missed the pretty major wedding
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 08: A guest wears a necklace, a white shirt, a white pleated / accordion short skirt, a black shiny leather Boy crossbody bag from Chanel, a silver ring from Hermes, during Paris Fashion Week – Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2021/2022, on July 08, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)Edward
A lifelong fashion enthusiast, Alabama native Dione Davis has spent more than a decade working in the industry that drives her passion. She’s leveraged her creative talents to collaborate with a myriad of luxury fashion brands and industry-leading publications. Once on track to be a professional ballet dancer, an injury led her to dive into
Another day, another TikTok beauty trend! This time, our favourite content creators have set themselves the challenge of creating the perfect passport photo makeup look – and we are talking full glam. Gone are the days of lamenting your passport photo for the next ten years; this is about arming yourself with a flawless makeup
Fancy elevating your strands without a trip to the hair salon? Braided highlights might just be the answer. A fresh set of highlights instantly adds tone and depth to your hair (see the viral money piece highlights trend). But they have a tendency to be on the expensive side and – if your hair is
Play video content Twitter / @TomBrady Tom Brady is showing, yet again, he’s kicking Father Time’s ass — revealing on Thursday that he’s got a GREAT bod!!! TB12 just shared an ad for his clothing brand on his social media page … and in the footage, you can see Tom is looking jacked these days.
It’s perhaps no surprise that the ‘legs on wall’ pose is taking over TikTok at the moment. After all, it’s so simple that you can scroll TikTok while you’re doing it. The legs on wall pose is very much what you’d expect, it involves lying on the floor (perhaps using a blanket to prop up
Selena Gomez has blessed our Instagram feeds once again. The singer and actress posted a set of moody selfies from a recent party and captioned them, “They say go socialize, I said ok. Lasted 20 min = success.” Very relatable content. Fans were quick to obsess over the star’s neon-lit style. Gomez sported a silky
The daughter of parents who both worked in the television and film industry, it was almost inevitable the Kristen Stewart‘s life would steer towards a similar direction. But what was no doubt less down to inevitability and more to her own talent was her enormous success, which saw her become the world’s highest-paid actress in
Ben went on to marry Jennifer Garner with whom he shares three children – daughters Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and son Samuel, 10 – and Jennifer has two children with her ex-husband Marc Anthony – twins Emme and Max, 13. Bennifer reunited in May 2021 and went Instagram official in July 2021. The pair have
Jessica Simpson says her weight is seriously fluctuating, and she just lost 100 pounds … for the third time!!! The “Open Book” author was an open book about her weight loss journey, posting a bikini selfie of her and explaining how she lost the weight. She has said she works out 3 days a week,
Bridal showers and hen parties are an experience that a bride – and her guests – will remember forever, so it’s understandable for you to want to make this night special and unforgettable. But it’s not always as easy as that. Co-ordinating different friendship groups, making spreadsheets to cover costs and picking the PERFECT activity,
So, who else is ready to rip off their puffers? If you’re as eager as me (aka, Would Wear Shorts in 50 Degrees), you’re already mentally shedding your winter layers to prep for a sunnier season. But before you go rogue during your next work “break” or retail therapy shopping spree and splurge on something
If you’ve been watching this space, you know Jennifer Lopez — the queen of glowy skin — has a remarkably basic morning skin-care routine. Back in July 2021 the JLo Beauty mogul demonstrated her four-step process, which included That Hit Single gel-cream cleanser, her signature That JLo Glow serum, and That Big Screen moisturiser with