On a mid-May morning in Brooklyn, Odessa Young is recognizable, though muffled under a shield of ubiquity. In her home neighborhood of Williamsburg, she arrives at the snug café Marlow & Sons with her eyes hidden behind a pair of tortoiseshell-rimmed tinted glasses. She’s makeup-free, dressed in the local uniform of black loafers and socks,
Kind Regards: Courtesy of the brand; Others: Getty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Back in 1988, Working Girl’s Tess McGill cloaked her “bod for sin” in oversized blazers and high-neck blouses. Since then, that classic idea of workwear has persisted, despite the every-day-is-casual-Friday mode of
Image Source: Getty Pregnancy comes with a whole host of side effects, from nausea and vomiting to swelling and sleep loss. But one pregnancy symptom you don’t hear much about, despite it being exceedingly common, is something called lightning crotch. Sounds scary, right? When it happens, it can be. Lightning crotch is an unexpected twinge
I’ve never read a self-help book before. I don’t like when people tell me what to do, and I really hate when they’re telling everyone else the same thing. Yet here I am, earnestly and soberly poring over a quiz in a self-help book about relationships, which I actually spent money on because I’m 33
Courtesy / Design Leah Romero Laura Czar’s boyfriend was driving her to an IVF appointment, when she saw a news article on her phone describing, in intimate detail, the excruciating pain several women suffered after a nurse stole fentanyl and swapped it with saline at a fertility clinic from June to October in 2020. Czar
Fashion is all about the juxtaposition of enduring style and of-the-moment energy. It can feel like there’s a riddle enveloped within (what’s meant to last for years, yet catches the zeitgeist for a gotta-have-it vibe?) but when the solution is presented, it invariably feels like it just makes sense. Such is the case with all
Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Maya Hawke and Joseph Quinn take turns reading, confirming and denying ‘Stranger Things’ fan theories from Reddit. Season 4 Volume 1 of Stranger Things releases May 27 on Netflix; Season 4 Volume 2 of Stranger Things releases July 1. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M Want to
Image Source: Getty / Nancy Rivera / Bauer-Griffin Content warning: This post discusses suicide. Sara Ramírez, who plays one of the buzziest characters from HBO’s hit “Sex and the City” revival, “And Just Like That,” recently had a candid conversation about their mental health. Despite the cool confidence they exude as Che Diaz on the
In Elle.com’s recurring feature Character Study, we ask the creators behind our favorite shows to go deep about what went in to creating their memorable characters: the original idea behind them, how they were tailored to the actor and elements of them we might not see on the screen. Minor spoilers for the Hacks season
The Dyson Airwrap was the beauty gift to get this year. It’s the hair tool that launched one million TikToks, sold out everywhere, created a dupe market so intense it rivaled the Internet’s obsession with Clinique’s Black Honey Lipstick. If you didn’t manage to get your hands on one, don’t worry: Dyson just launched the
I’ve seen my share of partner workouts, and they usually have some cute theme about teamwork, motivation, or helping each other achieve goals. Toss the medicine ball to each other! Sit on each other’s feet for sit-ups! That’s adorable and everything, but I think Victoria and David Beckham‘s partner workout is more my speed —
When Heather, a small business owner in Virginia, walked down the aisle at her wedding in October 2015, her mother, Anna, sat in the front row smiling. Heather knew her mom as a “hippy” who wore comfortable clothes like jeans and clogs, but for her daughter’s wedding, Anna had made an exception, wearing a sequin
Rep. Marie Newman didn’t expect to share her abortion story with the world. In fact, the Illinois congresswoman—who had an abortion as a 19-year-old college student and went on to defeat one of the last anti-abortion House Democrats in 2020—kept it a secret for decades as she wrestled with feelings of guilt and shame. But
Madam by Madam C.J. Walker’s Scalp to Strand System, a new 11-product line for textured hair, was created in collaboration with Madam C.J. Walker‘s great-great granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles and built on the haircare pioneer’s philosophy that healthy hair starts with the scalp. Each product fits into one of the system’s three categories: Healthy Scalp; Stronger
“Besties, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but: just because you’re paying for it on Afterpay, doesn’t mean you’re not paying for it,” TikToker Maddie White admonishes to her 2.5 million followers, looking directly into the camera. “Four hundred dollars is still $400, and if you couldn’t afford to pay for it all
In today’s news of state-enforced abortion bans, we have an update. Earlier today, Planned Parenthood announced that it would be suing to block Florida’s restrictive abortion ban from taking effect on July 1. In case you missed it, days after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks, Governor Ron DeSantis
All three of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s children, 8-year-old Prince George, 7-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 4-year-old Prince Louis came out for Trooping the Colour, the Queen’s birthday parade, today in London. The young royals were scene stealers of course during the carriage procession. The three sat alongside their mother Kate Middleton in a carriage.
Self-care is meant to be soothing and feel good, but sometimes the act does exactly the opposite. Scheduling time to unwind and pamper yourself can feel stressful, especially on already busy days. Actress Hilarie Burton, who also goes by author, host, producer, farmer, business owner, and mom of two, has been there. “If we’re not
Watch A$AP Rocky answer 18 questions from Rihanna on GQ: https://youtu.be/3AiDa3ZD20Y Watch Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Talk Fenty Skin, Men’s Beauty, and More Rihanna goes tête-à-tête with A$AP Rocky as he interviews the Barbadian singer and beauty disrupter—and leaves no subject unturned. Director: Anna Page Nadin Producer: Gabrielle Reich DP: Cole Evelev Editor: Victoria Mortati
On this episode of “Secret Talent Theatre,” Michael Shannon puts $2.10 of coins up his nose while he plays piano. Watch some of the biggest actors and actresses in Hollywood show off their secret talents. From Oprah Winfrey cleaning up dog poop and Emma Stone hopping on a pogo stick, to Natalie Portman translating Hebrew
Since making her “Stranger Things” debut in 2017, Sadie Sink has delivered some of the series’ most impassioned performances, most recently stunning fans with her acting prowess in season four‘s “Dear Billy” episode. A powerhouse in her field, Sink — who has been acting since 2011 — has performed with the likes of Helen Mirren
When 16-year-old Yamilet came out, she lost her best friend and entire social circle. Hoping to start over, she decides to play the role of a super-straight girl in her new environment: a Catholic high school. Sonora Reyes’ The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School follows Yamilet’s struggles to keep her queerness under wraps, especially when
To add to her list of booming businesses, Kim Kardashian is entering the skincare game with her newest brand SKNN BY KIM. While sister Kylie Jenner has included skincare in Kylie Cosmetics for a while now, Kardashian has not entered the game yet, sticking with her now-paused KKW Beauty line and fashion brand Skims. This
CBS Photo ArchiveGetty Images Evan Mock stays booked and busy, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The pro skater first started gaining attention within fashion circles a few years back, when he began walking in runway shows and starring in ad campaigns. His fluorescent buzzcut and those cheekbones made him an instant It