“Nothing says sex more than a montage,” Jonathan Bailey the new leading man on the costume drama scene jokes. We are approx. five minutes into our interview, and we have already covered the delights of mince pies, stilton and Nando’s but our attention has turned to the racy romance in Netflix’s new TV show, Bridgerton
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Hands up if you’re looking forward to 2021… That’ll be everyone then. In 2020, we were truly blessed with new TV that kept us going through some long nights and even longer weekends, but the year ahead already promises some *major* releases that could top them all. First off let’s talk about the production plans
In partnership with Nivea The last 10 months have been *insert another word for unprecedented* for everyone, even for five-time Olympic medalist Tessa Virtue. In some ways, they’ve been uniquely challenging for someone like Virtue, a 22-year competitive athlete who was just a few months post-retirement when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. No more weeks on
2020: The year where even an introverted stay-at-home-sloth like myself realised it is actually possible to have too much ‘me’ time. At this very moment, I’m looking straight ahead to a pretty bare ‘to test’ beauty box which once was a mountain of “not right nows”. There are some much coveted beauty products that (despite
Exclusive Kansas City Chiefs receiver Tajae Sharpe is paying tribute to King Von with his newest cleats … repping the late rapper with an incredible custom paint job. As we previously reported, the 26-year-old rising rap star was shot and killed last month outside an Atlanta nightclub … a tragedy that shook sports stars from
It’s that time of the year, the best and worst lists are free flowing, and Twitter is ready to help us all reminisce and roast the funniest moments of the year. I know what you’re thinking, ‘What’s best and funny about 2020’ or ‘What beauty looks? There is nothing beautiful about my Zoom face?’ Now,
Hey guys, the 90s called and they want their glossy eyelids back. Think Cher circa early 2000s, or makeup artist to the stars and our very own columnist Nikki Wolff as she applies this lacquered gloss to model Shanina Shaik’s eyelids underneath a smokey eye, for a wet and wild looking finish. In order to
David M. BenettGetty Images British supermodel Stella Tennant died suddenly on Tuesday, five days after her 50th birthday on December 17, her family confirmed. “It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of Stella Tennant on 22nd December 2020,” the family wrote in a statement, according to The Guardian. “Stella was a wonderful
I still have a soft spot for Gossip Girl, despite its many ridiculous plot lines and even more ridiculous ending. (You know, when that guy was revealed as the titular G.G.) But for all its faults, the CW show delivered the goods, particularly when it came to love. Gossip Girl gave us so many couples
Plus, our editors pick their favourite sets! You know that superstition about however you spend NYE will set the tone for the year ahead? Well, reader, I regret to inform you that last New Year’s I changed into sweatpants immediately after dinner out with friends and we played board games for the rest of the
Despite us all being prepared for the inevitable onslaught of engagement-ring-by-the-Christmas-tree pictures to flood our Instagram feeds on Christmas Day – particularly this year, with so many couples spending the festive season together and without the prying eyes of their wider families – we were caught off guard this week when Ariana Grande revealed that
Exclusive Kylie Jenner is going to keep getting ear-shattering attacks from animal rights protesters until she declares she won’t wear fur anymore. The SoCal Animal Defense League swarmed Kylie over the weekend in Bev Hills, slamming her and calling her a monster … and now activist Rob Banks tells us the group targeted Kylie because
Although many of us are still scrambling to meet last Christmas delivery dates and finish our Christmas shopping on time, the Boxing Day sales and January sales are fast approaching. In fact, loads of them have started already. What wonderful news, since once the crackers have been pulled and the turkey eaten, there’s nothing better
Christian VierigGetty Images We all know that person (or are that person) who waits until the last minute to complete their holiday shopping. In a year as unpredictable as 2020, it can be difficult to zero in on the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. The pandemic has also rendered gift-givers more reliant on virtual shopping
Saint Laurent debuts its Summer21 runway show live from Paris on Tuesday, December 15 at 2PM CET (8AM EST). Watch the brand’s latest unveiling from the comfort of your own home, below. This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be
In ELLE.com’s series Unexpected Expert, we’re going straight to the source to find out which items are actually worth your hard-earned cash. . It wasn’t long into the pandemic that a common balm for coping with quarantine emerged: walking. In cities and in suburbs, the relatively-safe outdoor activity (when masked and distanced from others) has
Courtesy of Saint Laurent Fashion in 2020 has taken a turn. We traded in heels for slippers and dressed up to go nowhere. Designers reimagined the spring-summer 2021 season into digital presentations, masked events, staged runways, or opted out of showing altogether. Those that did were creative, but the successful collections were the ones empathetic
Offering a bespoke personal shopping experience is integral to Dolce & Gabbana. The Italian luxury label’s boutiques across the globe are staffed with skilled professionals who guide customers through the glamorous, often gilded world that designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana built. So in a holiday season when its safest to shop online, the brand
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world.To watch Colette, Mon Amour, the new documentary about the beloved Paris boutique, at a time when “going inside a store” and “mingling with other people” both feel like alien activities hits, as they say, different. Watching, I was immediately transported to
Valentino is diving deeper into the virtual realm. This week, the Roman luxury brand launched Valentino Insights, an immersive experience that invites fans to walk around a digital 3D replica of a modernist Mediterranean villa inspired by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s own home in Nettuno, Italy. It comes on the tails of other innovative digital
Dominique CharriauGetty Images Courtesy Medium Lady D-Lite Bag Dior dior.com Since its debut in 1995, the Lady Dior bag has remained a hallmark in the fashion house’s lineup. The Lady Dior bag became synonymous with the woman it was named after—Lady Diana, Princess of Wales—thanks to its elegance, playfulness, and beauty. Leaning into the bag’s
Of the three hoodies featured in DKNY’s #StateOfMind campaign—the Risk Takers, the Work Ethic, and the Hustle—it’s the Work Ethic hoodie that musical duo and DKNY’s holiday partners Chloe and Halle keep returning to. Emblazoned on the front is a quote that reads: “Do not be fooled by this hoodie. There is nothing ‘business casual’
There are hypebeasts, and then there are hike beasts. The most anticipated fashion collaboration of the year (and 2021, if our predictions are correct) appeals to both parties. Our ears collectively piqued when we first heard the news in September: Gucci is joining forces with The North Face for a collection that bridges mountains, both
There’s no better time than the dawn of a new year to stand back and reorganise your beauty cupboard. Yanno, discard the tube of mascara that went out of date circa 2018, recycle those empty bottles of shampoo, pass on the perfumes you rarely wear and streamline your collection of foundation. But we’d be lying
There’s a Toni Morrison essay that I think about often. In it, Morrison talks about cleaning houses as a child, toiling away to earn money, and the emotional ups and downs of having a job. I won’t give away the ending (it’s a worthy read), but ultimately she comes to some pretty profound realisations. ”You
I never thought I’d admit but cleaning has become one of my go-to isolation activities (closely pipped by becoming a self-styled wine connoisseur). Has anyone else found that taking the time to clear out their cupboards and declutter their wardrobes is really therapeutic? It seems I’m not alone. TikTok saw a huge boom in users
Remember when derriere-sweeping, Mermaid hair was all the rage? We all refused to cut our hair and slathered it in Moroccan Oil in the hope it would grow out into beautiful, long beachy waves like Blake Lively’s. But 2020 has changed everything and made us plump for much more practical and effortless hairstyles. Enter: the
Outside of Facetune, there’s no magic eraser that can instantly get rid of acne or make your skin smooth. But if you want to know how to get clear skin without spending a fortune, there are some reasonable steps you can take to make your complexion glow brighter and feel softer—provided that you don’t have
I’m feeling a little nervous. Not about the borders being shut, nor about the new variant of Covid-19 sweeping the nation (although, I have experienced my fair share of fear over them both). No, I’m nervous that people are thinking all of this will magically be over once the clock strikes midnight on 31st December.
We know they’re fictional characters. We know it’s just for entertainment value and we shouldn’t take it all so seriously. But when your favourite TV show ruins your favourite relationship, botches a storyline, or throws away nine years of planning your schedule around a show (we’re looking at you, How I Met Your Mother) by