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Layla Taylor Is Done Playing It Small
Layla Taylor can’t make it a day in New York without getting recognized. We’re at Cafe Chelsea, downstairs from the famed historic hotel, when a woman rolling a suitcase does a double take and taps Taylor on the shoulder. “We love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives! Counting down the days until the new season,” she gushes. Taylor smiles graciously. “Thank you, me too!” she says in response, then gives me a surreptitious look. She is, in fact, counting down to Sept.
Carole Radziwill Shares The Life Lessons She Wishes She’d Known At 21
Carole Radziwill knew two important things at age 21: She wanted to live in New York City, and she wanted to be a journalist. Soon, she’d watch the Challenger space shuttle explosion on TV, and those feelings would only get stronger. She remembers being glued to the screen as she learned about the disaster in real time. “I said, ‘Oh, I want to be where things happen. I want to see the world and report on things,’” she recalls.
I Recreated The Parent Trap Outfits For Outdoor Excursions
As a kid who never went to summer camp, the closest I can come to recreating that canon experience is watching the 1998 film The Parent Trap on repeat. It was my introduction to Lindsay Lohan (times two!), my earliest lesson in the power of scheming, and a lifelong inspiration for casual attire. I never slept in a bunk bed a day in my life, but I have Hallie Parker and Annie James to thank for showing me how it’s all done.
You Are Entitled To Princess Treatment
Dating Yes, you. by Sarah Ellis Aug. 31, 2026 Modern existence is exhausting, to say the very least. We’re expected to wake up every day, go to work for the man, come home, feed ourselves, and do the laundry, all while the world is crumbling around us. Then we do the same grind the next day.
The House That Paige Paul Built
On this morning’s commute to work, Paige Paul encountered an unexpected interloper. “Did you see my chicken tried to hop in my car this morning?” she says brightly as we sit in the design workshop at her Dairy Boy offices, surrounded by fabric swatches and mock-ups of planned clothing drops for fall and winter.
Is The $6K Celeb-Loved Lyma Laser Actually Worth It? I Tested It
There’s no threat to my bank account quite like a beauty device. I consider myself (mostly) immune to the temptations of my TikTok FYP, but I am a mere mortal in the face of a gadget that purports to give me perfect skin. And if it’s also approved by gorgeous celebs? I’m a goner, and so is my credit card bill.
Morgan Riddle Is Having Fun Healing
Morgan Riddle is a pro at speaking her life into existence. As a teenager living in St. Paul, Minnesota, she had a specific plan: Move to New York, adopt a tiny dog, and spend the mornings going to Pilates and nights out in the city with friends. “I always had such a clear vision,” she tells me, sipping orange wine outside Sartiano’s restaurant at the Mercer Hotel in SoHo, Manhattan, with her newly adopted chihuahua, Bagel, curled up on her lap.
Getting Ready With Serena Page For The TIME100 Creators Celebration
Since winning Love Island USA Season 6 two summers ago, Serena Page hasn’t stopped moving at full speed. The 26-year-old content creator stays booked and busy with brand deals, red carpet appearances, and events alongside boyfriend Kordell Beckham — plus, she makes time to share snippets of life with her 6.1 million followers across Instagram and TikTok (including frequent hangs with villa besties JaNa Craig and Leah Kateb).
Bandwagon Fans Deserve A Rebrand
All Aboard! I may not have been around for the tough losses, but I’m here now — and proud of it. by Sarah Ellis July 28, 2026 Game Changers: The 2026 WNBA All-Star Issue When Knicks fever swept New York City in June, I barely understood the best-of-seven format for NBA playoffs. Then, before I knew it, I found myself saying “Knicks in 5!” to everyone I’d ever met. During the World Cup, my entire FYP got me invested in Jude Bellingham edits (sue me).
Mother Hubbard Knows Best
Lindsay Hubbard has been waiting for this day for months. It’s Tuesday, June 30, and we’re sitting on couches at Blonde Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan, after her photo shoot — but it’s not this interview that has her bubbling with excitement. “My horoscope all year long has said June 30 is the day that changes the rest of the year for me,” Hubbard, a Leo, says with a grin.
Ilona Maher Was Feeling “Ethereal” At The 2026 ESPYs
Ilona Maher may be used to walking red carpets, but her date to this year’s ESPYs was a little newer to the game. “This year I’m having my mom with me,” Maher tells Elite Daily, getting ready at the JW Marriott Essex House in midtown Manhattan before the July 15 award show. “I think she’s nervous. I said, ‘You have to just walk in, Mom, and be confident you’re there.’ I told her not so humbly, ‘You are the mother of Ilona Maher.
Stop Slut-Shaming Kenzie Annis On Love Island
When Kenzie Annis waltzed into the Love Island USA villa and immediately did the splits in her opening montage, I knew we were meeting someone special. The 24-year-old nursing school grad from Georgia has a penchant for dropping it low whenever someone pisses her off, and the move has become so legendary that even Megan Thee Stallion is a fan. She’s coped with every heartbreak by cutting off men and doing gymnastics, and she’s continued to embrace her summer of fun despite all the villa’s chaos.
Ava Dash Has Heard The Rumors
Ava Dash is having a very Next Gen NYC week. On a sunny Thursday afternoon, she strides into The Odeon restaurant in Tribeca, Manhattan, fresh off a sleepover with her Bravo castmates. “Yesterday, I woke up and did an interview, and then I went to Gia [Giudice]’s Pilates collab event,” she tells me.
9 LGBTQ+ Books for Young Readers to Celebrate Pride Month (Exclusive)
The cover of ‘Something to Be Proud Of’ by Anna Zoe Quirke. Little Tiger This heartfelt YA debut follows Imogen Quinn, who, after a disastrous first Pride parade and a falling-out with her friends, decides to channel her frustration into action by starting an activist club at school. Determined to create a more inclusive environment — including an autistic-friendly Pride celebration — Imogen faces major obstacles: no support, no funding and a principal who seems set against her.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Latest ‘Fits Are “The Cure” For My Summer Style Rut
Take it from Olivia Rodrigo: It’s officially a sad girl summer. The pop star’s highly anticipated third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, arrives on June 12, ushering in a new era of heartbroken, scream-in-the-car bops for fans to cry (and dance) to.
Inside Sabrina Brier’s Chaotic Festival Bag
Before Day 1 of The Governors Ball Music Festival on June 5, Sabrina Brier was having the ultimate girls’ day. The influencer and comedian was cozy in a tank top and leggings, lounging on a couch in a penthouse suite at Virgin Hotels New York, getting ready with her friends for Lorde’s headlining set later that night. “The joy is sparking,” she told me, looking around. “We get to look really cute and tell each other that we look cute, right?
Ariana Madix Spills Love Island’ s Best-Kept Secrets
It’s officially Love Island USA season, which means it’s time to clock in for six nights a week of flirtation and drama at the villa in Fiji. Loyal fans of the Peacock reality series know pretty well what to expect, from stomach-turning food-related challenges to the inevitable chaos of Casa Amor. But there’s a lot that goes into making a hit reality show, especially one that airs nearly in real-time for viewers.
An Inside Look At Iris Kendall’s Miami Swim Week
Iris Kendall was practically made to be at Miami Swim Week — the Love Island USA Season 7 finalist is a beach girl through-and-through. During her time in the villa, she became known for her perfectly glowy tan, extensive bikini collection, and iconic pout. One year and one season of Beyond The Villa later, Kendall is still a popular tastemaker, so it’s no surprise that the Los Angeles native made her way to Florida for the influencer-favorite summer fashion extravaganza in late May.
It’s Holly Humberstone’s Cruel World & We’re Just Living In It
Holly Humberstone is pretty sure she’s gotten away with something. “I love touring so much. I can easily see why people would hate it, but I can't really believe that I get to do it and that it's my job,” the 26-year-old singer-songwriter tells me on Zoom from her London flat, where she's just come inside from working in her garden. “I feel as if I've played the system somehow.” It's the kind of perspective that makes a stacked summer of festival appearances feel like a gift instead of a grind.
The Beaches Are Hoping For An Off Campus Cameo Next
The Beaches did not expect to become Off Campus fans. Most of the rock quartet had never heard of the popular book series — other than lead singer Jordan Miller, who had previously “dipped a toe into the romance genre.” So when they got an inside scoop that they were getting a shoutout in the Prime Video show, which came out May 13, the group didn’t think too much of it. “I don’t think any one of us could have predicted for it to impact us the way that it has,” Miller tells Elite Daily.
Ariana Madix Manifested All Of This
Ariana Madix and I are eavesdropping on the table next to us. We’re seated in the MO Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan, waiting for our coffees to arrive, and I’m telling her about an argument I just overheard at this apparent business meeting — something to do with a hotel stay gone wrong. “What’s the tea?” she wants to know, and we giggle over how much we love trying to guess. The vibes may be off at those strangers’ breakfast table, but over here, they couldn’t be more fun.
Let Your Fave Bravolebs Plan Your Charleston Itinerary
If, in the words of Shep Rose, leisure is what you’re passionate about, there’s no better place to plan your next vacation than Charleston, South Carolina. The harbor city is famous for its mix of colorful architecture, comfort food, and sunny weather. You can lounge on the beach one day and do a historic ghost tour the next, all while eating oysters, cornbread, and shrimp and grits to your heart’s content.
Swept Up In Havana Rose Liu
Havana Rose Liu is up to something. She’s got the glow of somebody caught up in the rush of a new project — which, at this moment, happens to be a lamp. Well, part of one. “I made a container for the lamp. I would love to learn the wiring, but I don’t have time for that,” she tells me on Zoom, sitting in a sunny corner of her home in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood. Luckily, she knows better than to go full electrician without some guidance. “I would die. I would be electrocuted.
Jo Sunday Bet On Herself & Won
Last summer, in the sticky August heat in New York City, Jo Sunday had a decision to make. She was preparing to move a few hours north to start medical school at Boston University. Papers were signed, outfits were packed, a plan was in place — but something was off. “At the last moment, it just didn’t feel right,” Sunday says. There was a more pressing (and riskier) dream on the line: a comedy career.
I Tried Fabletics' New Swim Collection On A Trip To Miami
We’ve reached the time of year where I can feel the hot weather on the horizon, but in my home of New York City, it’s been pretty inconsistent so far. One day, I’m enjoying the spring sunshine in a tank top, and the next, I’m freezing in my sweatshirt thanks to a sudden windfall of cold precipitation.
Ciara Miller Is Manifesting A Mirrorball — And Peace
Ciara Miller is ready to shake it off — literally. The Summer House fan fave is officially joining the next season of Dancing With the Stars, and she couldn’t be more excited to start rehearsals later this summer. “I’ve been wanting to do Dancing With the Stars for forever, so this is my dream come true,” Miller tells Elite Daily. She has more than a decade of training in her back pocket.
I Tried Khy’s Born In LA Collection In Time For Festival Season
As a fashion girl with a practical streak, I take my wardrobe collection process very seriously. My small apartment closet is already packed to the brim, so I can’t afford to shop without intention (as much as I’d love to purchase everything I add to my online shopping carts). I’m a sucker for a classic basic, which is why I’ve turned to Kylie Jenner’s brand Khy for everything from cold weather neutrals to baggy denim.
I Want To Live In Sabrina Carpenter’s "House Tour" Music Video
They say it’s not a Sabrina Carpenter music video until a man kicks the bucket, and “House Tour” is no exception. In the short film for the Man’s Best Friend single, which co-stars Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline, a trio of besties rob a mansion in Los Angeles, driving a van disguised as a cleaning crew. On their escape, they run over a pedestrian (a man, obv) and shrug it off, taking their bounty with them. Safe to say the original Bling Ring is shaking.
Let’s Normalize The Ring Gap
Team Non-Flush Zendaya’s imperfect stack is a win for messy girls. by Sarah Ellis April 23, 2026 I like my jewelry stacks to reflect my energy in life: chic, eclectic, and a little extra. You’ll never catch me in a perfectly curated collection of pieces — on most days, I’m rocking mixed metals, diverse price points, and whatever I managed to grab from my ring box while getting ready in the half-dark. Who says things need to match?
Let’s Normalize The Ring Gap
Watchmaking and jewellery students, take note: Cartier and The King’s Foundation launch a new course In the mid-19th century, Cartier dipped its toe into horology, establishing a technically accomplished and creative mastery of the medium, honed throughout the subsequent decades. It is a commitment to craft that the maison is now keen to mark, announcing a new education-programme partnership with …
Whitney Leavitt Chases Her Big-City Dreams
New York life looks good on Whitney Leavitt. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star moved to the city in December to start rehearsals for Chicago on Broadway, and she’s fully embracing the hustle and bustle. “There’s this energy here where every single time I leave the building, I just look around and I’m like, ‘Yeah, today’s the day,’” Leavitt tells Elite Daily.
21 Lessons Bethenny Frankel Wishes She Could Tell Her College Self
Bethenny Frankel is inventing her latest supermodel snack on our Zoom call. The 55-year-old mogul is sipping an iced coffee in her NYC apartment, and as we’re chatting, she has the bright idea to add a spoonful of Yasso’s coffee chocolate-chip frozen Greek yogurt to her bev. “By the way, this is very good,” she tells me 15 minutes later. “The little chips are sort of melting on the bottom, so they’re coming up through the straw.
How Danielle Walter Found Her Happy Ending
Love After a whirlwind relationship, the dating influencer is engaged and shutting out the noise. by Sarah Ellis March 27, 2026 Photos Courtesy of Danielle Walter Danielle Walter has, by her own analysis, had a year encompassing “a lot of phases.” Last March, the 33-year-old content creator moved to San Francisco from her hometown of San Jose, bringing her 1.2 million Instagram followers along as she settled in.
I Tried Fabletics' New Denim During An NYC Staycation
After nine years of calling New York City home, I sometimes take for granted how much living history there is all around me. I have my little routines in my Brooklyn neighborhood, and commute into Manhattan a few days a week for work, but I rarely take advantage of everything this metropolitan area has to offer.
Grace Ann Nader’s Guide To The Perfect Spring Break
If there were a patron saint of spring break, it would probably be Grace Ann Nader. The 25-year-old model and reality star is known among her loved ones as “Ganimal,” a nickname she earned as a sophomore in high school on a trip with her friends. “We went on spring break, and I was just the most fun person ever. This is how I remember it,” she jokes.
Venita Aspen Stays Winning
Venita Aspen has been awake since 3:30 a.m., and not because of an alarm. “My body was like, ‘Let's go,’ and I was like, ‘No, baby, we've got to go back to sleep,’” she laughs, lounging easily on the couch at Blonde Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan. The 32-year-old recaps her morning with her head propped on a throw pillow, wearing a brown sweater and baggy jeans, with red-bottomed heels kicked up on the opposite armrest.
I Broke Up With My BF To Have A Spring Break Fling. Is That So Bad?
Q: I broke up with my boyfriend of three months because my college spring break is coming up and I want to meet a hot guy on vacation. My friends think I’m crazy for this and keep telling me that spring break flings “never end well.” Am I horrible for wanting one anyway? — Tia* A: Girl, I’m on your side. What is college if not for making some (moderately) unwise decisions and learning from them?
I Tried At-Home Microneedling With Help From Aesthetician Jamie Bykowski
I identify as a bougie girl on a budget. I love nice clothes, high-tech beauty devices, and classic jewelry — but as an editor who is also a full-time grad student, I don’t have a lot of extra money to spare. I’m always looking for hacks to help me treat myself for less money, and TikTok tends to come through in the DIY category. Since I frequently scour the app for self-care and beauty hacks, it was only a matter of time before I came across at-home microneedling tutorials.
How To Recreate Charli XCX's 'Wuthering Heights' Style For Less
As soon as it was announced that Charli XCX was doing the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, I knew I was in for the time of my life. I always enjoy a creative film adaptation of a classic novel — then add on gothic styling, synth pop music, and Jacob Elordi in the leading role, and the whole thing basically becomes catnip for me. I was seated in that theater so early, the employees were asking me to leave for months in advance.
Sarah Jane Nader Says Fans Came Out After Seeing Her On ‘Love Thy Nader’ [Exclusive]
On a freezing Monday in January, Sarah Jane Nader walks into Blonde Studios in Chelsea, Manhattan, immediately bringing the warmth. “Hi! I’m Sarah Jane,” she says brightly, hugging everyone gathered for her photo shoot. “It’s so great to meet you. I’m so excited about this.” She settles in by the mirror and starts touching up her makeup, promptly getting lipstick on her cream-colored satin blouse. Undeterred, the 23-year-old model laughs it off and covers the stain strategically for the cameras.
West Wilson Says 'Summer House' Is Like "The Weirdest Therapy" [Exclusive]
West Wilson is so back. The sports journalist andSummer House star is in peak form hosting theme parties with his friends on Season 10 of the Bravo series, which returned Feb. 3. He’s bringing new castmates into the share house, rebuilding a friendship with ex Ciara Miller, and getting lots of love on social media for his hot takes on politics, pop culture, and more.
I Hate My Boyfriend's Spending Habits. How Can I Talk To Him About It?
Q: My boyfriend is generally pretty careful about spending money. He likes to limit how often we order in, and when we travel, he’s always trying to book the cheapest flights, accommodations, and activities. That’s all fine with me — neither of us makes much money in our postgrad jobs — but the main issue I have is that he goes out with his friends every few weekends and will drop hundreds of dollars on drinks in one night.
Rose Zhang Is Changing The Narrative Around Pro Golfers In College [Exclusive]
Rose Zhang first picked up a golf club when she was 9 years old. She was playing with her dad in their backyard in Irvine, California, and he handed her a putter from a standard adult men’s golfing set. “I think that thing weighed and was longer than me at the time,” Zhang says, calling in on Zoom from the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center in Santa Monica.
I Played A Real-Life Version Of 'The Traitors' In NYC
I’ve always had an inkling that I’d do well on The Traitors — not because I’m a good liar, but because I know I can deliver on a killer outfit and a persuasive argument, two essential skills to succeed in the campy Peacock reality series. Though I watch the show religiously, I never thought I’d get the chance to experience its twists and turns IRL, until The Traitors Experience came to New York City in honor of Season 4’s premiere. On Jan.
Cameron Brink Shares Her 2026 Resolutions [Exclusive]
Cameron Brink is taking advantage of her off-season. The 24-year-old Los Angeles Sparks forward has been working out, napping, and cooking dinner most days since the WNBA regular season ended in September, along with spending time with her family, dogs, and fiancé. “Honestly, my life's great. I can’t complain,” she says.
Natalie Maguire Says Her 'VPR' Castmates "Can't Help But Talk About" Her [Exclusive]
“I’ve received one text novel this week. Thank god, just one,” Natalie Maguire tells me over Zoom. It’s from a SUR co-worker she doesn’t name, and she’s not planning to respond. “I’ve decided I’m unsubscribing from text novels. If you send me one, I won’t answer because it’s literally the week of Christmas, leave me alone.” For those who need to reach her, she’d rather take a phone call. “I left college years ago. I’m done with essays.
I Tried Kourtney Kardashian’s Probiotic Lollipops For Vaginal Health
As a sex and relationships editor for most of my career, I’ve tried a lot of unusual products. There was the caramel apple-scented lube, the deck of X-rated playing cards, and the vibrator designed to look like a Christmas penguin. I’m not surprised by much anymore, so it’s fun when I hear about something that feels truly unique.
Ari Kystya Has Some Words For People Mad About Her Urban Decay Ad [Exclusive]
Ari Kystya is having a banner day. She’s just finished a session with her therapist, where she was proud to report that things in her life are going well. “It was really cool to see my therapist be like, ‘Wow, you have no problems,’” she tells me over Zoom, sitting in a pastel-pink room in her Seattle house, in front of a couch adorned with her extensive collection of Jellycats.
Everything Elite Daily's Contributing Editor Is Shopping On Cyber Monday
If there’s one thing I love, it’s an excuse to shop for things on my wishlist at a discounted price. I’m a practical girl at heart, so I sometimes find it hard to treat myself to things I don’t technically need — but when Cyber Monday comes around, all bets are off. This is the one time of year when I can hit “purchase” on all my online shopping carts and genuinely feel like I’ve made money back because of the amount I’m saving.
11 Trending Beauty Products To Stock Up On During Cyber Monday 2025 Sales
When someone asks if you’ve finished your holiday shopping, they probably aren’t referring to the items you’re buying for yourself. We spend so much time workshopping gifts for other people — guessing their sizes, hunting for sales, and trying to choose things they don’t already own — that it’s easy to forget the importance of investing in a little self-care, especially during the winter months when the dark and cold can bring the vibes down.
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