Beauty

The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, which means advent-calendar season is nigh—and, wow, there are a lot of excellent calendars to choose from this year. Shop Our Fave 2019 Advent Calendars Shop 2019 Advent Calendars Anthropologie If you love Volcano, the retailer’s signature scent, you’ll really love this calendar, stocked with a collection of Volcano-scented candles,

Like those hand turkey drawings you did in pre-school, a special Thanksgiving manicure is the perfect holiday art project. In both instances, the trick is to think in the abstract. Your tips needn’t be mini homages to your mom’s famous pecan pie, or a tribute to the day’s big bird (though, all due respect if

(Photo: Courtesy of writer) If you’re anything like me, everything in your life begins and ends with your brows. That may sound hyperbolic, but those furry little caterpillars and their maintenance make or break how I feel when I head out the door and into my day. If they’re in tip-top shape, then I’m on

A speckled mug hand-thrown in a Montreal studio. A deep amber fragrance delicately blended in Edmonton. A pair of earrings made with sand from a Vancouver Island beach. As we compiled our wishlists this year, we quickly realized that our most coveted items were all made in Canada. Whether you’re looking for sweet treats, eco-friendly

I’m one of those people who keeps a tree up for months after it’s socially acceptable, so I’m excited to be able to say that the holidays are officially upon us. That means sugar cookie-scented candles, cozy PJs, and stunting on everyone from high school at your hometown holiday party (the true meaning of Christmas).

Susanne Lagnmuir A legacy in the beauty biz, Susanne Langmuir’s CV includes being an extremely successful perfumer as well as the woman responsible for Bite Beauty, which she launched in 2012. The award-winning cruelty-free, food-grade lipstick brand was acquired by LVMH in 2014, leaving Langmuir ready to focus on her next venture: revolutionizing the skincare

(Photo: Getty Images) Victoria may have a secret, but now she doesn’t have a fashion show. On November 21 it was officially announced that after 23 years, lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret is cancelling its annual fashion show. According to Fortune, L Brands—the company that owns VS—said the decision was part of a move to “evolve the

(Photo: iStock) If you’ve had a full virtual shopping cart for weeks, now’s the time to finally hit the “checkout” button: Black Friday season is here and you can save *a lot* of money. From now (yes, the sales have already started even though Black Friday isn’t officially until November 29) until Cyber Monday on

Introducing our first ever awards dedicated to the most exciting innovations in skin, hair, makeup products, and body treatments—plus the game changing beauty founders and experts to know now. . Upgraded basics from your cleanser to your cream. L’oreal Paris Revitalift Pure Glycolic Acid Serum $23.94 Encapsulating a maximum dose of exfoliating glycolic acid with

Kylie Jenner—‘Rise and Shine’ mastermind and Forbes‘ self-made billionaire—just got a whole lot richer. The beauty mogul has sold a majority stake of her brand Kylie Cosmetics to conglomerate Coty—home to beauty powerhouses like Covergirl, OPI, Rimmel, GHD and Clairol—for a reported $600 million. According to Business of Fashion, the blockbuster sale valued the company

Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Guerlain sephora.com $69.00 The Feels: Inspired by Angelina Jolie, she describes the scent as an invisible tattoo. Meanwhile, the quadrilobe bottle, created in 1908, established itself as one of Guerlain’s iconic shapes. The Notes: Top: lavender, Mandarin orange and bergamot. Heart: iris, rose, jasmine sambac, Tahitian vanilla and Madagascar vanilla

The Mark Hotel on New York’s Upper East Side smells rich—like really rich. I walk into the iconic art-deco lobby on a balmy October afternoon and a blend of luscious scents greets me at the door. Then a model hops off the elevator and commands everyone’s attention twirling throughout the lobby, resting on a circular

The Dark-Spot Corrector (Sponsored) Pure Glycolic Acid Face Serum L’Oreal Paris amazon.com $23.94 If glycolic acid hasn’t previously been on your radar, it’s time to introduce the powerful ingredient into your skincare regimen. This serum works to reduce the appearance of those pesky dark spots, and unwanted wrinkles, and reveal altogether younger-looking skin. The best part of this formula? It was

Buying a product without a recommendation? Not in this economy. 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. Finding the perfect lipstick can be a lifelong journey. You want something that complements your skin tone and your style, while also ensuring

Sophia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury/Charlotte Tilbury ‘Tis the season for photos, photos, and more photos. Winter is coming, which means makeup has to be on-point for a packed social calendar. During the busiest time of the year, it’s hard to keep up with beauty trends. Luckily, ELLE.com spoke to Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury, niece of the Charlotte Tilbury and brand

Courtesy While we envy the latest Gucci 1955 Horsebit bag or Bottega’s square-end mules, the cost can be prohibitive—especially when you want both, in multiple colors. But the latest manicure trend to take over the internet features an homage to the best and brightest designer monograms at an attainable price. We’re talking about logomania nail

Rossetti Scented Candle Fornasetti net-a-porter.com $215.00 If you can’t take your best friend to Italy, bring Italy to them with Fornasetti’s Rossetti scented candle, infused with a fresh bouquet of White Rose, Iris, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ivy and Tuberose. Even chicer, the handmade ceramic container is designed with the lips of Italian opera singer and actress

August 31 marks 22 years since Princess Diana was killed in a car accident. Like most big events, you probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when it happened. I was a surly 11-year-old in an Ottawa hotel room with my family, capping off an East Coast road trip. My brothers were

(Photo: Courtesy of Leigh Joseph/Sḵwálwen Botanicals) When Leigh Joseph was growing up, she’d pick vegetables from her great uncle’s garden near the Nanaimo River on Vancouver Island, help him hang salmon in his smokehouse, and drink the fresh blackberry juice her great aunt made.  These experiences instilled in Joseph, a member of the Squamish Nation,

Hello, gorgeous! Jonathan Van Ness — bearer of luscious locks, grower of a glorious beard, and purveyor of all things over the top — is ready to start the day. For our latest episode of Waking Up With, the star of Netflix’s Queer Eye shares his early morning flow, the mantra that keeps him grounded,

If Hustler’s wasn’t enough to convince you that Jennifer Lopez is all about evolution, then maybe stop reading. The performer debuted her latest transformation on Instagram and it’s now the only winter hair inspiration we’ll ever need. Celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton shared the first shot of her lighter, mid-length ‘do, a bob with chunky

Because Canadian winters are so long, we’re in our boots for months at a time–usually wearing them daily—so they better last. But juggling practicality and style is no easy task—is it too much to ask for toasty toes and stylish options? Before hitting the mall, I called Shannon Smith, who co-owns The Shoe Tree in Moncton, N.B., with his

(Photo: Naked Beauty Bar) Thanks to social media, finding inspiration for nail art is no prob. (*Ahem* We may have multiple Instagram folders with saved designs…) However, the majority of said nail art is typically showcased on long, Cardi B-esque claws. And honestly, we don’t blame nail artists for posting their work on lengthy talons—after

(Photo: Getty Images) It’s the biggest night in fashion. The one time of the year when you can see rappers mingling with former Disney stars, couples make their big red carpet debuts and Vogue editor Anna Wintour *almost* crack a smile. It’s the Met Ball, y’all! Put on annually by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s