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This evening, Barack Obama gave his second commencement speech of the day and season to the class of 2020. The former president gave remarks during the “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 ” special. He urged high school graduates to think about their communities and how they want to make a

Being confined inside has us all thinking of how to make the most of this inconvenient situation. Whether you are finding ways to redecorate your space, learning new recipes, or just trying to keep peace of mind (especially during Mental Health Awareness Month), the one thing that we all want is to be comfortable and

Wearing these made-in-Canada masks can reduce the spread of infectious respiratory droplets and will support organizations that need our help There’s been a lot of debate about whether wearing face masks can help slow the COVID-19 outbreak. Canadian hospitals continue to face shortages of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and many are asking the public for

Ashley Olsen and her twin Mary-Kate Olsen have kept their lives as private as two world-famous child stars-turned-adult designers can manage. But while the girls haven’t spoken about their love lives, the tabloids and paparazzi have gotten some details on who they’re with. Mary-Kate has been married to Olivier Sarkozy since 2015 but requested an

Want to add a new pair of sweatpants to your WFH rotation? Look no further: Right now, Universal Standard is taking 40 percent off its incredibly stylish loungewear set. With sizes ranging from 00 to 40, Universal Standard makes it possible for everyone to find a great pair of jeans, cute midi dress, or casual

Quality ingredients, innovative formulations and staying power—these budget buys have it all There’s something deeply nostalgic about wandering the aisles of the local drugstore in search of a new beauty staple, but the drugstores of our youth are long gone (and that’s a good thing). Drugstores have had a serious makeover in recent years, and they’ve become a first-class

File this news under things we can’t wait to see after quarantine: Ryan Murphy announced on Instagram that an American Horror Story spinoff series is in the works. Titled American Horror Stories, the anthology will feature “one hour contained episodes.” The project was unveiled and discussed during a virtual AHS cast meeting. “American Horror Story

If you haven’t already watched a dozen fashion designers compete to expand their existing brands globally on Making the Cut, now’s the time—the entire first season is available on Amazon Prime for your binge-watching needs. The best part of the show, which is hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, is that the winning looks

Because now is the time for soothing comfort, right down to our lips As a lifelong lip gloss devotee, I love nothing more than a coat of shiny gloss. Sure, I flirt with tomato red lipsticks and matte crimson lip crayons, collecting dupes like a madwoman searching for the perfect shade of red, but I

Warning: Spoilers for Big Little Lies season 2 ahead. The Big Little Lies season 2 finale ended with Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz) deciding to turn herself in for pushing Perry down the stairs that fateful night. With the Monterey Five finally freed from their big lie, the story seemed to be at its end; Madeline (Reese

So you’ve been staying home for around eight weeks and your formerly fresh head of highlights is looking…tired. Not sure how to revive your colour until you can see your trusted salon colourist once more? Or perhaps you’ve got the motivation to make a major change the DIY route (if so, proceed with caution). We

Neilson BarnardGetty Images Lady Gaga is a master of reinvention. With shimmering, studded platform heels and throaty, soulful vocals, she left an indelible imprint on music with her electro-pop sound on 2008’s The Fame. Years later, she pivoted to jazz for an album of duets with famed singer Tony Bennett, and 2016’s Joanne—a hodgepodge of

The thing with models is, they’ll mess you up. It doesn’t matter if they’re backstage at Prada or behind you at a New York Pilates class—stare for one second, and the symmetry of their bodies might just stop your brain. The universe expands and contracts all at once in their faces, distilled in a perfect

Looking at you, serial theme-nonconformists It’s the first Monday in May, which means that tonight *would* have been the Met Gala 2020. The event, which is put on every year by the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute to raise money for the upcoming year, is arguably the event of the year as far as

Bella Hadid gave a clear, public sign that the 2017 drama she and Selena Gomez had over The Weeknd is very done, and that their relationship is truly in a much better place now. Hadid quietly refollowed Gomez on Instagram this weekend. Selena Gomez fan account TheSelenaRundown was among the first to notice. Gomez and

Jeremy MoellerGetty Images Despite not the whole “not going outside” thing, there seems to be a trend kicking around the Influencer sphere that’s been escalating in isolation. Scroll through Instagram and i becomes abundantly clear that, among things like banana bread and throwback vacation photos captioned “Remember places?”, New Balance sneakers are everywhere. Specifically, iterations

From Princess Diana’s Dior slip dress and choker (yes, choker) combo in 1996 to Riri’s 2015 number that reminded us of pizza, the outfits that A-listers turn out for the Met Gala never fail to disappoint. Since this year’s event has been cancelled due to COVID-19, we’re doing the next best thing to get our fashion fix:

Joe CorriganGetty Images This week, Beyoncé and Rihanna sensed the world needed a little something and bestowed us with gifts. First, Bey hopped on a surprise remix of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage.” (Her Tina Knowles name-check added several years to my life.) Then, RiRi’s new Amazon documentary made headlines. (While you’re in the giving mood,

Brooklinen makes the best cotton sheets and some of the best linen sheets we’ve ever tested; They’re sturdy, cute, and most importantly, so comfy. Right now, Brooklinen is having a rare, site-wide sale to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The rules are pretty simple: Take 20% off any and every item on the site now through

Because there’s never been a better time to support local brands You may not be able to see Mom IRL this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make her day. Whether you’re planning a socially-distanced visit or a Zoom brunch, Mother’s Day can still be special during quarantine. Even better: Send her a little

Tracy Bennett/Columbia Tri Star/Kobal/Shutterstock ELLE.com staff writer R. Eric Thomas revisits the movies that bring us the most comfort—and uncovers their deeper messages of connection and hope. . We all know the challenges of shifting suddenly to WFH life are real and complex. But we should stop to consider that figuring out how to do

Courtesy of Kelsey Randall Some of our favorite up-and-coming designers have pivoted to face masks, offering a version for every taste, often with philanthropic benefits. If you’d rather make your own, take a page from NYC designer Kelsey Randall, whose glittery Western looks have been worn by Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Lil Nas X. Randall

From WFH sweatsuits to floaty spring dresses White sneakers, just like white t-shirts, are OG fashion chameleons. They’re equally at home in your mom’s closet as they are in yours—and probably your little cousin’s, too. That’s versatility at its finest. Sure they can get dirty, but is that so bad? They look just as cool scuffed

Gilbert CarrasquilloGetty Images Earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds was a guest on the virtual version of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While he chatted with Colbert, he told Reynolds he was going to be have to face the one thing we all have to encounter during the coronavirus pandemic: an at-home haircut. Reynolds told

In times like these, it is more important than ever to let our loved ones know they are in our thoughts. So don’t let social distancing stop you from celebrating your grandmother this Mother’s Day, which falls on May 10th. We curated a beautiful selection of gift ideas that include a grandma-approved tea kettle, an

Books, puppies and her beauty routine are helping her through isolation As much as the phrase “Celebs, they’re just like us!” gets thrown around, the truth is…they’re usually not. If social media has shown us anything, it’s that a lot of celebrities—with their wealth and privilege—can pretty much do anything. From throwing a two-year-old a

Collage by Lizzie Gill (Images: Courtesy of Nasser Nouri, Salma Abdelaziz, Sebastiaan Knoops, and the author) I had always viewed becoming a mother as perhaps the least extraordinary thing a woman could do. This was not to say that I didn’t want to have children—I did very much—but I was wary of the consequences, of

Claudio Lavenia As you read this, you’re probably wearing your favorite pair of sweatpants. We don’t blame you, but should you want to deviate from your quarantine uniform of fluffy robes and elastic waistbands, Mom jeans can help ease you back into wearing Real Clothes. Mom jeans are not just a style, they are a

Because self-love is the best love Long gone are the days when lingerie had the primary function of attracting the male gaze. In 2020, sisters are doing it for themselves, creating underthings that support, enhance and delight the wearer. Here are 16 female-led lingerie brands that put women first. Female-Led Lingerie Brands 1 / 16

Here’s one thing I’ve learned while watching reality TV in my living room during a global pandemic: You really start to crave a beach vacation. Too Hot to Handle, the Neflix series about hot, horny people who are forbidden from sexual activity of any kind, dropped last Friday, and it definitely has a Love Island