The sound of sneakers squeaking on basketball courts, the smell of chlorine hanging heavy in the air, paper flyers on brightly decorated bulletin boards, and the energetic beat of up-tempo music from a nearby exercise room. These are the sights, sounds, and smells that await you in most community centers. My journey into the world
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Simone Biles and Suni Lee competed against each other today at the Paris Olympics’ individual all-around gymnastics competition, and both ended up on the podium. Biles won the gold medal and Lee the bronze. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took the silver. The Team USA gymnasts never stopped cheering each other on throughout their rotations, but the
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Credit: Danessa Myricks Danessa Myricks creates multifunctional products that work for every part of the face. As a self-taught professional makeup artist, she found creative, unconventional ways to develop remarkable looks. So, she decided to create a brand that allows you to reimagine beauty and tap into
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Photo: Getty Images Best Slouchy Socks Hue Slouch Sock 3-Pair Pack Now 34% Off Cost-effective and uncompromisingly cool, this three-pack of slouchy socks on Amazon is an easy add-to-cart. The rib-knit
It’s not too long ago that getting your hands on an eye cream meant stealing from a female relative or heading to a makeup counter with the discretion of an MI5 operative for fear of being spotted by your mates. What a time to be alive – today blokes can’t move for choice. Which is
If you already thought diving was super impressive, learning the reason that Olympic divers wear wrist guards might make you even more awe-struck by the sport. On average, an athlete diving from the 10-meter platform (that’s 32 feet above ground) enters the water at a speed of nearly 40 mph. That’s why the Olympic diving
Past Lives (2023) When Nora was a child, her family emigrated from South Korea to the U.S., setting her on a different trajectory than she was raised to expect. During the move, left behind her childhood friend Hae Sung, a boy who grew into the kind of man that she could have fallen in love
Using biotin shampoo alone isn’t nearly as effective as having a full-fledged, biotin-rich routine. “Some patients have reported hair growth and stronger hair, along with reduced hair loss, but shampoos as a delivery method for ingredients may not be ideal since they are slathered onto the scalp and hair and rinsed off shortly afterward,” Dr.
Olympics or not, there is no denying the je ne sais quoi of Parisian style. French fashion has always been an enthralling source of inspiration, from the laidback elegance of Jane Birkin to the hypnotizing allure of Brigitte Bardot. And it certainly would be a sin not to mention the industry-shifting influence of Madame Coco
The blue dress shirt, it’s hardly the most exciting of propositions. And yet, it is by far one of the most dependable items hanging in the wardrobe today, capable of getting men through mind-numbing Monday meetings, late nights behind the keyboard and more head-bludgeoning Friday hangovers than most maybe care to admit. So perhaps it’s
It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps can play just as crucial a role in a swimmer’s performance
The Boyfriend As Japan’s very first same-sex romance reality series, The Boyfriend has attracted a lot of attention, and for good reason. The show follows a group of single men who spend the summer together in a beach house. There, they get to know one another, and search for the perfect love match. You won’t
Chances are, if you’ve seen a hypochlorous acid spray on TikTok, it’s this one, which works in a flash to calm irritation and heal the skin’s barrier. “There is a place on every woman’s shelf for SOS,” says Dr. Kelly Killeen, a celebrity plastic surgeon. “It’s such a versatile product. From calming inflammation to healing
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A bomber jacket is one that practically every man has in his wardrobe these days: it’s short, zip or button-up, with cropped hems, knitted cuffs, a little attitude and a lot of versatility. However, there are many variations of men’s bomber jackets and this broad, undefined brushstroke it’s been painted with belies its original functionality