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The best Airbnbs in the UK are getting booked up at an alarming rate right now, with huge thanks to Boris Johnson’s “out-of-lockdown roadmap” announcement on Monday. It’s no surprise: Airbnbs are a *great* accommodation choice for both British and overseas holidays (the former, quite clearly, the better choice for summer 2021). Whether you’re looking

Once I finished jumping for joy at Boris Johnson’s announcement that life should return to normal by June 21, my immediate next thought was – what will I actually wear when I *finally* have places to go and people to see? Covid has altered so many parts of our lives – from how we work,

Birthday celebrations just aren’t what they used to be are they? Whether you used to choose to celebrate by hosting a dinner at home, a weekend city break or a debaucherous night out that resulted in a hangover reminding you of your newly acquired age (no judgement) we *miss* having a proper acknowledgement of another

Despite it being New York Fashion Week when we speak, Kaia Gerber has all the time in the world. “It’s crazy to hear that it’s even fashion week right now,” she says, when I point out that digital shows and presentations are already going live. Pre-pandemic, she would normally be hopping from plane to hotel

Disclaimer: This review appointment was attended before lockdown, when attending hair salons safely was allowed. If you’re stuck in a rut with your hair RN, you’re certainly not alone. With the doors of our hair salons firmly shut for a few months longer (*sob*), we’ve taken our mane maintenance in-house: resorting to the at-home hair

Exclusive Details No bikini? No deal. Two world-class beach volleyball pros from Germany say they will boycott an upcoming tournament in Qatar over a policy that prohibits women from wearing skimpy bikinis on the court. The women behind the boycott are 32-year-old Karla Borger and 33-year-old Julia Sude — two respected veterans in the sport

She cited ‘fragile rebels’ as one of the key inspirations behind her autumn/winter 2021 collection, and if anyone knows how to strike that oxymoronic balance it’s Simone Rocha. Showing at London Fashion Week earlier today at the close of the showcases’s second digital-only season, the British designer proved that it’s not only possible to recapture

When Boris Johnson announced the government’s roadmap for easing lockdown this week, it showed that as of June 21, weddings, international travel – and nightclubs – could be back on the agenda. While it all depends on how well the UK is faring corona-wise at the time, Johnson hinted at nightclub reopenings last week when

Justine Carreon remembers the first pair of sneakers she latched onto. “I wore the same pair of slip-on Vans every day of my sophomore year in high school,” ELLE’s senior fashion market editor shares. The combo she wore on repeat: a pair of workman jeans, a studded belt, and “not-so-vintage” band tees sourced at the

Boris Johnson has announced a gradual roadmap for reopening society and getting us out of lockdown. The four-step plan will see coronavirus restrictions eased over the course of at least four months. Before each new stage, the government will review COVID-related data to assess the impact of restriction easing so far, and whether it’s safe

For an instant mood-booster, slip into something a little more glam While you’re likely très familiar with the little black dress (LBD), it probably doesn’t feel like that these days. Like most of the world, you’ve probably traded in your statement dresses and Insta-worthy lewks for sweatsuits and PJs. Look: It is what it is.

It can’t just be us that immediately flinches in fear of Miranda Priestly’s wrath every time we consider ‘florals‘ a major trend, regardless of whether it’s spring or not. But hear us out. This new take on your favourite print really is groundbreaking. Not only is it for autumn (see! Groundbreaking), but according to the

We can’t imagine anyone but Anne Hathaway playing the awkward-turned-sassy Andy Sachs in iconic 2006 movie, The Devil Wears Prada. However, the A-lister, whose career was cemented after scooping the protagonist role, has revealed she was actually ninth (!) in line. The Oscar-winning star – who played Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep‘s) plucky assistant – revealed

If you’ve ever had a major relationship heartbreak, you want to be over it ASAP/right now/like, yesterday. You want to fast forward the desperation, dejection and the horrible gut punch when you wake every morning. When I was blindsided by my marriage break up (twenty six years together, a man that suddenly wanted out, you

Courtesy of the subject; Eilish: Sam Balaban; Bad Bunny: @Stillz; Scott: Rays Corrupted MindGetty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Kid Cudi was Imran Moosvi’s idol growing up. The rapper showed him “how to dress, how to talk and act, how and what to smoke,” the

IRL adventure feels like its at an all time low, but wanderlust? Woooo. Searches around escapism are booming. Basically, we all want to get out and since all excursions are #cancelled, we’re getting more creative around how we decamp to another world. It’s one of the reasons searches for “fantasy map making” have tripled on

If you’re starting to run low on lockdown activity ideas, we can guarantee you’re not alone. Feeling all jigsaw puzzled, banana breaded and even Netflix-ed out is perhaps inevitable after almost a year (!) of on and off lockdowns and social distancing. Fortunately, curling up with a good book is one activity that *never* seems

Demi Burnett — a ‘Bachelor’ alum who appeared on Colton Underwood‘s season — is saying she’s sorry for wearing a controversial Yeezy jacket … with a symbol of hate plastered on it. Demi posted an apology video Tuesday night, in which she claims she just thought she was wearing a cool jacket made by Kanye

Feeling a little ‘mehh’ but don’t know what you need? Let your birth date lead the way with some horoscope healing based on your zodiac. These are the acts of self care that suit your star sign… ARIES TRY A NEW SEX TOY(21st March-19th April)The first fire sign in the Zodiac, Aries are frank, adventurous

Any beauty fiend will go crazy over a good beauty box. There are a plethora of options to choose from. There are the natural hair care subscriptions, dedicated to specific curl patterns, for the perfect curl kit top-up. There are the ones catering to general or specific skin concerns like hyperpigmentation and fine lines. There

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. The first thing I notice about Norma Kamali over Zoom—besides her impossibly youthful, famously acupunctured face and her signature cat-eye glasses, that is—is the quote painted on the wall behind her, by Søren Kirkegaard: “Life is a mystery to be lived,

Hey you, the 90s called and they want their hair accessory back. If you’re anything like us, you’re on a scrunchie craze phase and quite frankly, we don’t blame you. Scrunchies have become a bit of a lockdown lifeline. There is something about having your hair out of the way when you’re home. In fact

London Fashion Week is officially underway – albeit, once again, digitally – and the industry’s most vibrant designers have begun presenting their AW21 collections to the masses. While the physical shows that we know and miss are a far cry from the interviews, podcasts and digital showrooms that have taken their place, both young and

Justin and Hailey Bieber can only boast owning one multi-million dollar home in Beverly Hills now … and they took a hit on the pad Justin pretty much wanted to sell from the jump. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the Biebers closed Thursday on the sale of their 6,132-square-foot, 5-bed, 7-bath mansion and

The conversation around sexuality and the spectrum of gender identity has expanded greatly in recent years. We’re finally beginning to explore all of the details, nuances and diversity of the topic, and acknowledging communities that have too long been shunned by society. But there’s one community – my community – that has been left out

I can vividly remember the first time one of my friendships fell apart. I logged onto Bebo (remember?) and saw that Rachel* had removed me as her ‘other half’. We were 13 and, up until that point had been the best of friends, but after that she stopped talking to me completely. I never did

Courtesy Proenza Schouler After stepping out on the national stage to great acclaim in January, Ella Emhoff walked her first runway this week. The knitwear aficionado and Parsons fashion student—better known to many as the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris—was among the models cast in Proenza Schouler’s Fall 2021 show at New York Fashion

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently confirmed the happy news that they were expecting their second baby – a little sibling for son Archie. But that wasn’t the only announcement the couple made. On Monday 15th February, news revealed that Harry and Meghan were to be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, the couple’s first televised interview