Fashion & Style

Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite

When styling your hair – be it into a neatly coifed quiff or slick side-parting – it’s very easy to blow it. Too much pomade, not enough hold, and it’s all over. It’s also very easy to blow it, and by that, we mean with a hair dryer. One of the most underrated tools in

American socialite and fashion influencer Olivia Palermo was just 22 years old when she was cast as one of MTV’s chosen stars for ‘The City’ — ‘The Hills’ spinoff series, which followed a young crowd as they journeyed their way through the fashion industry in New York City. Joining Olivia in the dramatic experience was

Though the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty was only just released, it’s already been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime. It’s based on a book of the same name by Jenny Han, who is well-known as the author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. She also wrote the

Does rubbing oil in your hair post-shampoo sound counterproductive? Maybe, but don’t jump to conclusions. We’re not here to turn you into a greaseball. Being slippery isn’t what the best hair oil for men is all about. It’s a grooming hack like none other, and it’s guaranteed to up your hair game. The best hair

Two Travis Scott fans are somewhere cradling his shoes right now, after Trav blew their minds by handing them a pair of shoes … apparently, right off his feet!!! Here’s how it went down — Travis was leaving his event Thursday night at TAO in Hollywood, and, as usual, a group of fans were waiting

The Hamptons is a vacation spot so mythologized—in film, in music, and in literature—that it’s tempting to think of the destination as an A-lister’s Neverland. And it’s true, like clockwork, the jet-set crowd flocks to Long Island’s East End every summer in search of sun and a good time, often in the form of rejuvenating

Loungewear is having its moment right now and men’s sweatpants are flying off shelves around the world. Gone are the days when sweats are confined to the couch, gym, and sporadic errand running. The best sweatpants for men are everywhere now, from the (home) office to the pub and beyond.  It may sound silly to

Getty + Design Leah Romero Black people are often called resilient. We continue to survive the unthinkable while leaving the world more beautiful and equitable than we found it. More than resilience, it’s our innovation and ability to see what is not yet present—justice, joy, autonomy—and bring it to life. Anifa Mvuemba knows this. As

Chelsea Handler is suing a lingerie company …  claiming she was completely blindsided after spending countless hours and tons of her own cash while agreeing on a deal to promote the brand. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Chelsea cut a deal with a company called ThirdLove to promote its clothing. She claims the

David MadisonGetty Images As a little girl, soccer star Briana Scurry dreamed of going to the Olympics. When she made the U.S. Women’s National Team alongside greats like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, that dream came true. Scurry, the team’s goalie, helped USWNT win gold at the Atlanta Games, the first time women’s soccer was

Guys, that whole walking 10,000 steps a day to be a healthy spiel? It’s a myth. Why do you think it’s such a neat number? Why is it suspiciously like Dr. Anders Ericsson’s oft-misunderstood 10,000 hours theory of practice and mastery? But to avoid getting all conspiratorial on you, we must hastily add—it’s not a myth

As a shopping editor, I come across viral products on social media all the time. While I enjoy a useful cleaning tool or hidden shelf organizer, an unusually eye-catching item captured my attention today: a glass, bag-shaped vase-slash-aquarium that shoppers on Instagram have been posting about incessantly. This content is imported from Instagram. You may

UPDATE 11:37 AM PT — A source connected to Hailey’s brand tells us she owns the trademark for skincare, and the other Rhode holds the trademark for clothing. Hailey Bieber and her new skincare line are being dragged to court already … they’re getting sued for trademark infringement by a fashion line of the same

Carrie Underwood has won American Idol, numerous Country Music Awards, Grammys…the list is never-ending. Now, ELLE is seeing if Carrie can add Song Association to her roster. Singing some of her biggest hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Cowboy Casanova,” follow along as she faces the internet’s favorite game and talks about her upcoming album,

Whether you sport a cool cropped look, luscious Samson-like locks, or something in between, there’s a chance you’ve experienced a bout of dandruff at least once in your life. Not only is this undesirable build-up of dead skin cells uncomfortable, but it can also leave you feeling like you’re in a constant snowstorm that you

“I think my first trip to Hawaii was a vacation in Kauai,” contemplates Carolyn Murphy. “I was immediately captivated by the greenery and the lush tropical land—like I could see and feel the earth breathing.” This is a sentiment shared by her design partners. Today, just in time for International Surfing Day, the eco-minded and

Play video content TMZ.com Amber Heard is facing a stark and expensive reality after the Johnny Depp trial — namely, that she could be on the hook for millions … so it’s no surprise she’s out bargain hunting. Check out this video, obtained by TMZ, which shows AH shopping at a TJ Maxx in Bridgehampton,

September of 2022 will be the ten year anniversary of Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and it sounds like things are still going strong for the two big name actors. A source told US Weekly that “Blake and Ryan have this unbreakable bond as a couple,” which is something fans will definitely

On my way to the subway one recent morning, a woman approached me and said something that prompted me to take my AirPods out. “What?!” I yelled back, because this is New York, and we don’t usually talk to or acknowledge each other except in rare emergencies. “I love your dress!” she said. After I

Johnny Depp‘s fans not only have love for the actor … they’re showering his lawyer with the highest honor in the land … pushing for her to become the first woman Prez! Depp fans have plastered Camille Vasquez‘s name on everything from hats to shirts … with the words “Camille Vasquez for President” emblazoned on

On Friday, JLO Beauty shared an intimate clip of their founder Jennifer Lopez in their Instagram Stories. In the short glimpse into her life, fans could see Lopez enjoying a very bubbly bubble bath and modeling her incredibly smooth skin. The 52-year-old actress released a skincare line made with olive oil, and often presents her

Hats were once considered an everyday item, gracing the heads of the aristocracy and working class alike. But as the years passed and the appeal of headwear faded, hatmakers were pushed in a slightly more niche direction. However, classic styles such as the fedora and panama have seen something of a revival in recent years,

Getty Images; Courtesy of the brands; Hadid: Via Instagram Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. On Instagram, Bella Hadid reclines in Hockney pool-blue vintage Prada shorts and a matching oversized shirt. Dior’s models look ready for the ring in primary-hued boxing shorts and coordinating shirts. At Valentino,

ABC’s hit comedy Abbott Elementary is officially returning for another season. The network announced the news in the form of a memo from Principal Ava Coleman (played by fan favorite Janelle James) to faculty and students “aka my fans,” she writes. “The camera crew I hired to showcase all that I’ve made happen at our

Last year, Luca Guadagnino’s moving coming-of-age film, Call Me by Your Name, did two important things; it reminded us that there were some good things about 80s fashion and it launched break out star, Timothée Chalamet, as Hollywood’s next big thing. With parts in Homeland and Interstellar it wasn’t the first time we’d seen Chalamet, but his performance as love-struck Elio made

As the great modern philosopher Julia Fox once said, “You’re either born a muse or you’re not.” By her own meme-ified suggestion, the actress has been a source of inspiration to many. Most notably, Uncut Gems co-director Josh Safdie and her former paramour Kanye West. Say what you will about the veracity of Fox’s claim,

There’s an argument to be made that all art—fiction or otherwise—is on some level an artist encountering herself. In her sixth studio album, Big Time, Angel Olsen works through grief and pleasure—the pain of losing both her parents, two months apart, after having experienced the joy of coming out to them as queer. She recently

Whether you have a sleek French crop, an Aquaman-like mane of bed-headed hair—or anything in between—you need the right styling product to create your signature look. Hair gel was once the trendiest hairstyling substance on the block. And while it does have its merits, if you want to avoid looking like a Lego character (or