January 05, 2009 2:00 p.m.

Kate Expectations

Kate Hudson is Hollywood royalty, but she's no princess

On being boy crazy: “When I was a teenager, like, when I turned 16, I loved boys. That was just my thing. My mom was like, ‘Oh boy, she loves boys!’ I always loved... Read Full Story

January 05, 2009 7:03 a.m.

Center Part

Loose locks fell evenly to either side at BCBG’s spring 2009 show

To complement the seductive, contemporary clothing of the BCBG spring 2009 collection, lead hairstylist Laurent Philippon chose a similarly modern hairstyle. And at the... Read Full Story

Read More About: beauty trends, hair, long hair, spring beauty

January 04, 2009 1:00 p.m.

Check Republic

Ride the retro ’50s wave with gidget-worthy gingham pouchettes

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Read More About: fashion accessories, handbags, spring fashion

January 04, 2009 10:02 a.m.

Coat Check

Warm up in winter's coolest toppers

Who says you can't be cozy and chic? From quilted puffers to fitted blazers, a good coat (or two, or three) is a winter can't-live-without. Read Full Story

Read More About: coats, street fashion, winter fashion

January 03, 2009 1:01 p.m.

Reversal of Fortune

Bernardine Evaristo turns history on its head in Blonde Roots

In Blonde Roots (Riverhead), her first prose novel (after three in verse), Bernardine Evaristo boldly turns history on its head, recasting Africans as rich, powerful slave... Read Full Story

Read More About: Blonde Roots, book recommendations, books, fiction

January 03, 2009 10:06 a.m.

We Love the ’80s

Feel the beat in strong silhouettes for spring

The big shoulder is back and better than ever. This time, the look is sleek, sexy, even polished—and without a hint of Miami Vice in sight. Proenza Schouler embraced the... Read Full Story

Read More About: fashion trends, spring 2009 fashion

January 02, 2009 2:02 p.m.

Tubing Mascara

Wary of tubing formulas? See why they deserve a better "wrap"

Lush lashes have always been an icon’s most essential asset: think Elizabeth Taylor’s inky Cleopatra wings, Twiggy’s exclamation points, even Minnie Mouse’s flirty... Read Full Story

Read More About: beauty trends, eye makeup, technology

January 02, 2009 9:55 a.m.

Recession Style

Joe Zee shows us how to save with his belt-tightening style tweaks

ELLE’s creative director zeroes in on his coworkers’ wardrobes and illustrates simple tricks for solving any style crisis. Read Full Story

Read More About: cheap fashion, cheap tricks, recession, style tweaks

January 01, 2009 2:01 p.m.

Code Red

Ruby lips are lovely, but how do I pick the perfect shade of red?

Bravo for being brave enough to rock red! Understandably, many women avoid the classic lip color for fear of looking more clownish than couture. However, there are some handy... Read Full Story

Read More About: beauty tips, makeup, spring beauty

January 01, 2009 10:00 a.m.

Ask E. Jean: Rihanna's chop

Coveting a tomboyesque bob

Q: I absolutely adore Rihanna! I’m seriously considering chopping off my hair and going with her tomboyesque bob and changing it to some outrageous color. But I can’t... Read Full Story

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