June 19, 2020 at 04:00PM Summer solstice 2020 is serving up more than just the longest day of light in the northern hemisphere. For the first time since 1982, this notable cosmic event dovetails with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse that peaks at 2:41AM EDT on June 21. During a solar eclipse, the moon sits directly between the Earth and Sun, also referred to as a conjunction (or meetup at the same sign and degree of the Sun and the moon). During this brief time, the moon can block out the Sun’s light, temporarily disconnecting us from our sense of reality. Astrologically, eclipses are provocative moments, where the only thing constant is change. Unsettling information may come to light, and whatever has been sitting in the shadows must be reckoned with. During these turbulent times, resolution often requires a revolution. As old structures and systems are exposed, they may tumble to ruin in order to pave the way for a new way of life to be born. The eclipse will happen on Sunday, June 21 During the June 21 solar eclipse, both the Sun and moon are in Cancer, the zodiac’s heart-centered nurturer. This is the sign that rules our homes and homelands, our ancestral roots and financial security—all areas of life that are undergoing extreme transformation this year. As this eclipse arrives with a new moon, it may herald unprecedented ideas and actions. A “ring of fire” solar eclipse. Author | Elle Selected by CWC
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Kate Middleton Dresses Casually in Skinny Jeans, Vest, and Sneakers for First In-Person Event Since Quarantine
June 19, 2020 at 02:01PM The coronavirus pandemic is not over, but in a testament to the UK’s progress in containing the virus, Kate Middleton went out for her first in-person event today. The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Fakenham Garden Centre in Norfolk to talk with its owners and staff about how the center has been affected by COVID-19. The center is close to the Duchess’s country home, Anmer Hall, where she, Prince William, and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are quarantining. Kate dressed casually for her visit, pairing skinny jeans with a Jaeger mint button-up, Fjällräven brown vest, and dark green sneakers. Kate did not wear a mask; she did, however, appear to keep about six feet apart from the people she spoke to: centre owners Martin and Jennie Turner and members of their staff. The CDC and WHO recommend that people wear a mask in public where there is widespread community transmission of COVID-19 to help prevent its spread. This applies especially in cases where six feet of separation between people cannot be maintained, although the WHO defers to local authorities to instate area policies. WPA POOLGETTY IMAGES ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW WPA POOLGETTY IMAGES WPA POOLGETTY IMAGES The Duchess’s in-person visit comes one day after footage of her leading a virtual assembly with school children aired. Kate spoke about the feelings of frustration that come with being in quarantine, telling the kids: “We all have our ups and downs, especially when things change in our lives
Inside the Movement to Make Juneteenth a Nationally Recognized Holiday
June 19, 2020 at 02:00PM The first enslaved African people were brought to stolen Indigenous land in August 1619. From that day onward, Black Americans and their allies have fought a relentless battle against white supremacy that included property damage, harrowing freedom escapes, armed rebellions, and more. It’s important that we name this truth: Black people have always been invested in and actively working toward our own liberation. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, yet this message wouldn’t make it to Texas until June 19, 1865. Only then were all formerly enslaved Black Americans notified of their freedom. The first Juneteenth celebration was organized in 1866 and has often been commemorated through the building of political power (early events doubled as voting rallies) or pooling resources for land purchases, such as modern-day Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas. RELATED STORY The Storied History of Juneteenth It’s essential that we understand the context around Juneteenth and how hard Black Americans have always had to fight for our just due. That even when laws are passed outlawing racist practices, those laws are ignored. That we rise from the ashes, more glorious and more committed to our freedom than we previously thought was possible. That our celebrations are vehicles for chipping away at the project of white supremacy. It’s that legacy of resilience we celebrate, one that should cause the entire country to pause and show reverence. This year, Bay Area-based collective HellaCreative is working to make sure people across the country do just that. So far
Resettling as a Refugee During a Global Pandemic
June 19, 2020 at 01:00PM Ahmad Wali’s journey to America was years in the making, but what he remembers most vividly is how time froze when they were in the air. The Afghan-born Wali had finally secured a Special Immigrant Visa, affording him permanent legal residence in the United States, and to reach America, Wali and his family took a local plane to Kabul, followed by an international flight to Dubai and a 15-hour flight to New York. The trans-Atlantic flight lasted for what seemed like an eternity. He and his kids played games, took naps, ate snacks, paced the cramped aisles between the rows of seats, and still had hours remaining. When they finally landed and made it through customs, Wali felt indescribably happy. He remembers thinking, “I’m one of the luckiest people to be in the U.S., because my family is safe. My life is safe.” First issued in 2006, Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) have been granted to approximately 20,000 local nationals and their families who face threats in Iraq or Afghanistan as a result of their service to U.S. forces. Ben Wormington, a marine who enlisted after 9/11, worked alongside local translators on each of his three deployments to Iraq. “Interpreters are like glasses,” Wormington says. “They bring everything into focus.” Wormington relied heavily on local nationals to provide clarity on the landscape, the attitude of civilians, and when something is amiss—for example, when not to trust a local due to an obscure tattoo indicating prior nefarious
All About Mariah Linney, Outer Banks Star Madison Bailey’s Girlfriend
June 18, 2020 at 11:55PM There must be something in the water over at Outer Banks. A few days after Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes, who play love interests Sarah and John B on the show, confirmed they’re dating, another OBX co-star has announced her new relationship. Madison Bailey, who plays Kiara on Outer Banks, revealed on TikTok that she’s dating UNC-Charlotte basketball player Mariah Linney, 21. Ahead, everything we know about Bailey’s new girlfriend, including how TikTok introduced the couple. The couple is Instagram and TikTok official. In late May, Bailey came out as pansexual on her TikTok, writing, “Nobody knows what pansexual means. Girls, boys, trans boys, trans girls, nonbinary babies. It’s what’s on the inside, boo.” She previously alluded to her sexuality in a September 2019 Instagram post captioned, “Easily distracted by all genders?️?.” This content is imported from TikTok. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Bailey’s next TikTok, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, confirmed her relationship with Linney. In the video, Bailey can be seen repeatedly mouthing along to voiceover that says, “I’m not falling” before ending with “Okay, I’m falling.” Then, Bailey brings Linney into the frame while smiling and hugging. This content is imported from TikTok. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW On
The Storied History of Juneteenth
June 18, 2020 at 10:18PM Juneteenth, a holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States, has been celebrated by Black Americans for the last 155 years. But this year, nationwide protests following the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other Black people at the hands of police have sparked an unprecedented interest in the day from non-Black people. READ NEXT How to Actually Be a Better Ally We Need a Black Lives Matter Activist in Congress Over 90 Black Creators and Tastemakers to Follow The American education system has largely white-washed history, crediting President Abraham Lincoln with freeing slaves by signing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 and ending the Civil War. But it would actually be two more years before slavery was officially ended, when Gen. Gordon Granger and a group of Union troops arrived in Galveston, TX to tell slaves of their freedom. It’s one of many facts about the experience of the Black community that many white Americans are learning about and acknowledging, perhaps for the first time. “Juneteenth is now on people’s radar even though we have been using it to validate our existence which has been wiped away from us for generations,” James Felton Keith, who is running for a seat in New York’s 13th Congressional District, told ABC News. “Juneteenth truly represents freedom.” Ahead, what to know about Juneteenth’s history, why people are fighting to make it a national holiday, and how you can help honor the day. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, a combination of
The Stylists Shaping Music Now
June 18, 2020 at 09:55PM When Courtney Love traded her “kinderwhore” trappings for an Atelier Versace gown that clung to her like Saran Wrap at the 1997 Oscars, some fans felt betrayed—as though their grunge goddess had sold out. But these days, when a young artist like Billie Eilish shows up on a red carpet in Gucci or Chanel, it doesn’t feel like a corporate co-option of a subculture. Instead, musicians like Eilish, FKA twigs, and Solange Knowles have become innovators—molding designer fashion in their images, rather than bending to some outside idea of it. Of course, music has always influenced fashion, but now the relationship between the two feels less like an extreme makeover and more like a collaboration, with pop stars consistently wearing the most daring, directional looks from the runway. Think of Cardi B in floral Richard Quinn, complete with full face mask, or Eilish in an oversize Burberry check ensemble and a bonnet cap at this year’s Brit Awards. Cardi B, styled by Kollin Carter. BERETTA/SIMS/SHUTTERSTOCK ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW The artists themselves have plenty of input into their style, but the unseen architects behind these internet-breaking fashion moments are well-connected stylists like Kollin Carter (Cardi B), Kyle Luu (Knowles), Samantha Burkhart (Eilish and Rosalía, among others), Kat Typaldos (Maggie Rogers), and Matthew Josephs (FKA twigs). Their jobs can be launchpads to the design world, too: Jahleel Weaver, Rihanna’s stylist, is now deputy creative director of her brand, Fenty. Maggie Rogers, styled by Kat Typaldos
All About Kelly Clarkson’s Kids, River and Remington
June 18, 2020 at 09:35PM Kelly Clarkson is currently in the midst of a divorce from her husband of six years, Brandon Blackstock. Entertainment Tonight and The Blast reported that Clarkson filed for divorce on June 4, citing irreconcilable differences. After the couple’s 2013 wedding, they welcomed two children together—six-year-old daughter River Rose and four-year-old son Remington Alexander. Clarkson also became a step-parent to Blackstock’s two children from a previous marriage—Savannah, 18 and Seth, 12. Ahead, what we know about Clarkson’s children and how the family is doing in quarantine during this time. CLICK TO UNMUTE Clarkson is spending time with her children after filing for divorce. Since the coronavirus pandemic sent the world into quarantine, Clarkson has been filming her NBC talk show (of which Blackstock is a producer), from home. That means both River and Remington have made a few remote appearances. In Clarkson’s first Zoom interview, she spoke with Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick about their new movie, Trolls: World Tour. During the conversation, both of the kids pop into the call to voice their love for the animated movie. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDkO8K0iEAk?start=0&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://www.elle.com] ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW Per People, Clarkson has been focusing on spending time with her kids in Los Angeles since filing for divorce. “She has been low-key and mostly stayed at home,” a source told the outlet. “She seems to be doing okay.” Last
Raven-Symoné Marries Miranda Pearman-Maday in Beautiful Surprise Wedding
June 18, 2020 at 08:57PM Grab your nearest available bottle of champagne, because celebrations are in order: Raven-Symoné is married to Miranda Pearman-Maday! The actress shared the news on Instagram, first hinting at it with a cryptic post reading “So something happened this week, that has changed my life FOR THE BETTER!” Raven then shared a photo from the wedding, writing “I got married to a woman who understands me from trigger to joy, from breakfast to midnight snack, from stage to home. I love you Mrs. Pearman-Maday! Let’s tear this world a new asshole!!! I’s married NOW.” This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlPtkLD4F- ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW She also posted a photo thanking everyone who helped out at the wedding, writing “Thank you to all those who helped and for those who understand why it was small during this time.” Meanwhile, Miranda posted the best video ever of their kiss: This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBlTaP4pThW And some beautiful shots from the ceremony: All the congrats to Raven and Miranda! From: Cosmopolitan US MEHERA BONNERMehera Bonner is a news writer who focuses on celebrities and royals—follow her on Instagram. Author | Elle Selected by CWC
How 3 Fashion Editors Style the Iconic Clarks Desert Boot
June 18, 2020 at 08:00PM Few fashion items have managed to transcend the trend cycle quite like the Clarks Original Desert Boot. Since Clarks first introduced the design into the fashion vernacular 70 years ago, the boot’s minimalist design and universal functionality have made it a closet staple for generation after generation. And today, the style’s enduring legacy and classic good looks are inspiring a fresh group of tastemakers. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW To study the shoe’s timeless relevance and broad range, we tapped three editors to break down how they incorporate the original desert boot into their individual style. From retro references to contemporary twists, the unique perspectives of Andrea Zendejas, Kia Goosby, and Kathy Lee reveal why this classic boot is a forever style staple. LAUREN LONCAR Accessories editor Andrea Zendejas attributes her of-the-moment approach to fashion to having a strong style muse growing up. “All my life, my mom has been an inspiration for my sisters and me. She has a great sense of style that’s so timeless, and I’ve really gravitated towards that,” says Zendejas. ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW CLARKS DESERT BOOT clarksusa.com SHOP NOW And though she loves incorporating trends into her wardrobe, her favorites are classic items that are seeing a major comeback right now. “My mom had a leather coat from 25 years ago that she gave to me. I wear it all the time now, and everyone stops me to ask where I got it,” she says. It’s these vintage