Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. I picked an interesting time to talk to Peiman Raf. When we spoke last week, Simone Biles had withdrawn from several Olympic competitions citing her mental health, putting a global spotlight on the issue. Despite the fact that we’re in an
Month: August 2021
Photography by Lauren Miller PhotographyWe may not be venturing far this summer, but these destinations will transport you, even if it’s just for a day. Next up in our summer road trip series: charming Sauble Beach. By Beka Shane Denter Date August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter With everything that has been going on over the
When Sydney McLaughlin crossed the finish line in Tokyo on Wednesday, having won her first Olympic gold medal in the women’s 400-meter hurdles in world record time (51.46), the first thing she did was turn to hug the athlete who’d finished just behind her. That would be Dalilah Muhammad, the 2016 gold medal winner, 2019
Jennifer Aniston is one of the millions of Americans who has gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. But not everyone in her circle has, and as the coronavirus pandemic continues, Aniston told InStyle that she made the difficult decision to stop seeing those close to her who haven’t gotten vaccinated or who haven’t been forthcoming about their
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton The seemingly disparate worlds of gaming and fashion are colliding, giving its rabid fans something more addicting than Candy Crush or scouring the internet for vintage Jean Paul Gaultier combined. Louis Vuitton launched an interactive gaming app today that is now available to download. “Louis the Game” pays homage to Louis
Photography by Getty ImagesHere’s how Canada’s plans for vaccine passports compare to NYC’s announcement that proof of vaccination will soon be required in order to enter gyms, restaurants, movie theatres and other indoor spaces (including NYFW). By Natalie Michie Date August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter The one accessory guests can’t forget to stuff in their
Gym memberships are wonderful. They give you access to kick-butt equipment like the Stairmaster, kettlebells, and stability balls. But these memberships can be costly on your bank account. Even apps like Zeamo and FlexIt, which can cut the cost by letting you pay per minute at a wide range of facilities (in FlexIt’s case) and
Adele has a new partner, LeBron James’ sports agent Rich Paul, and she is much more willing to share their love story publicly than she has been in the past. E! spoke to a source close to the singer, who explained why Adele is fine with their relationship being in the spotlight more. The romance
Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. In honour of the Duchess of Sussex’s 40th birthday. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter When it comes to style, Meghan Markle has already crafted quite the legacy. In celebration of her 40th birthday, we’re looking back at some of the Duchess of Sussex’s most memorable looks as
Image Source: Getty / Laurence Griffiths Simone Biles is taking some time to reflect on her whirlwind experience at the Tokyo Olympics. The 24-year-old gymnast ended the competition on a high note: winning the bronze medal in beam just days after having to pull out of other events following a scary brush with the “twisties”
Shortly after fans expressed outrage that a recent episode of TV series The Good Fight had a joke about Selena Gomez’s kidney transplant, the singer herself took to Twitter to respond to it. According to Variety, the line came up when The Good Fight‘s “characters brainstorm joke ideas for a television executive (Wayne Brady). The
Photography by Getty ImagesAs buzz around ‘House of Gucci’ reaches a fever pitch, Gaga has been using the streets of New York as her own personal runway. By Annika Lautens Date August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you the following message: Lady Gaga is living her best fashion
Even though leggings get workout love year-round, it’s tempting to seek out a little less fabric when temperatures rise. And, while there are plenty of moisture-wicking tops and bottoms of all lengths, it’s also hard to beat shorts in the heat. Since summer’s in full swing, and our fitness plans have us both indoors and
Lady Gaga wore a 1997 designer pinstripe suit fit for 2021 yesterday in New York City. The singer was photographed wearing a vintage white Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture piece with Maison Valentino cat-eye sunglasses and a white Savette purse. James DevaneyGetty Images GothamGetty Images James DevaneyGetty Images The businesswear outfit sighting comes a day
Photography by Getty ImagesThe actress and producer sold the majority stake of her production company Hello Sunshine. By Natalie Michie Date August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Reese Witherspoon’s net worth just reached an estimated $400 million USD, as reported by Forbes, thanks to her decision to sell her media company Hello Sunshine. Known for her
Olympic gymnasts aren’t the only ones with a dazzling sense of style. On Aug. 2, day 10 of the Olympic Games, Mexican synchronized swimming duo Nuria Diosdado and Joana Jiménez García pulled out all the stops with their embellished leotards, which included a subtle but heartfelt nod to one of our favorite early 2000s TV
S&M is like “commedia dell’arte: a stock repertoire of stories, bits, lines, and gags,” muses writer Chris Kraus. Kraus’s short story (“Emotional Technologies”) is one of 15 in the recent anthology Kink, published earlier this year, which thoroughly explores the sexual practice. Suffice it to say, it’s pretty much the perfect companion for Hot Girl
Batiste Touch of Gloss Shine Mist ulta.com $12.99 Just like you have a skincare routine, your hair care shouldn’t stop after you wash and style. Between washes, it’s important to develop a roster of products that can help keep your hair looking fresh until it’s time to hit the showers again. In the video above,
Photography via instagram.com/aceologybeautyThe summer fruit is quickly becoming a beauty hero ingredient — and for good reason. By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Watermelon has always been synonymous with summer, thanks to the fact that it’s crazy-hydrating and refreshing (it is 92 percent water, after all) and, of course, because it’s
On Tuesday at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, American track and field Olympian Athing Mu won gold in the 800m. In the lead for most of the race, she did it in 1:55.21, breaking the previous U.S. record of 1:55.61 set by teammate Ajee Wilson back in 2017. It’s been over 50 years since Team USA
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky spent their Monday night at a bowling alley in New York City, and RiRi showed off her casual summer date style on the streets of Manhattan. The singer wore a white Prada cardigan with a black V-neck tee, no pants, and white heeled sandals. She wore her hair down in waves.
We’ve been wearing and buying masks for over a year now, and the majority of our purchases have been reusable cloth masks. We’ve been double masking or using masks with filter pockets (and filters!) for extra coverage. If you are interested in taking it one step further but can’t find any N95 masks, you can
Dominique Moceanu is one of a select few who understands the pressure of being an Olympic gymnast. In 1996, the now-retired athlete was part of the Magnificent Seven, the moniker given to the historic U.S. women’s gymnastics team that won the nation its first-ever gold in the team event. At just 14 years old, Moceanu
If you’ve ever wondered what Catwoman smells like, the answer is probably YSL Beauty’s Black Opium Eau de Parfum. Actress and singer Zoë Kravitz–who you’ve seen in Big Little Lies, High Fidelity, and your dreams–is a longtime partner with the French brand. “I love working with YSL,” Kravitz told ELLE.com. “It’s always so fun to