Fashion, Forward: ELLE’s November Shopping Guide

Don’t let the season’s more audacious trends deter you from trying something new. We’ll show you how it’s done, starting with four front-runners. THE VIBE: ELECTRIC LADYLAND Rianna + Nina Courtesy of Rianna + Nina Courtesy Outfit 1 Beaded Necklace Jacquie Aiche Jacquie Aiche $1,625.00 Polo Top Colville Colville $295.00 Faux Leather Culottes Materiel FarFetch…

Shopping for Alarm Clocks

With clocks being set back Sunday, at the end of daylight saving time, it will be hard to deny that winter is on the way, and many of us may feel temporarily out of sorts. Maybe it’s time for a new alarm clock — especially if you’re using your cellphone to get yourself out of…

Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die

Have you heard that the Covid vaccine turns you into a vampiric monster — and that the proof is right there in the 2007 Will Smith movie “I Am Legend”? This conspiracy theory appeared online last year and spread so widely that Reuters actually ran a fact check debunking it (and clarifying the plot). One…

The Paradox of Alimony for Men

“The law is written to be gender neutral and blind, but that it isn’t always the case,” said Mr. Mosberg, speaking on his own behalf. “More women are now working in prestigious positions, and more husbands are staying home with the kids, but men receiving support is still the exception rather than the rule.” Judges…

‘In This House’ Yard Signs, and Their Curious Power

Political yard signs are no longer just election-season events. Conservative counties are rife with signs expressing support for Trump, though he holds no office and is not currently running for anything. And the “In This House” sign has spawned many flattering imitations and absurdist parodies. There are versions for neoliberals, YIMBYs, conservatives, conspiracists, fans of…