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Editor’s Note

ELLECanada.com • TURN UP THE DRAMA WITH FEATHERS THIS SEASON AND MAKE A GLAMOROUS STATEMENT IN ANY OUTFIT. DISCOVER HOW WE’RE WEARING THIS FESTIVE TRIM AT ELLECANADA.COM.

December • WHAT’S ON THE ELLE EDITORS’ RADAR THIS MONTH.

Caitriona Balfe • THE OUTLANDER STAR IS READY FOR THE BIG SCREEN.

TOP TRACKER • SAMSUNG’S GALAXY WATCH ACTIVE2 OFFERS 24-7 SUPPORT SO YOU CAN LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE.

EASY GLAM • Count down to the new year in sleek silks.

SMOOTH OPERATOR

NEW-WAVE CLASSICS

HOMELAND HOMAGE

SPOOL-HEEL BOOTS

Moving on Up • Eliza Faulkner on the joy of ease.

THE FIND • JUST LIKE TRAVEL has evolved, Louis Vuitton is pushing its wanderlust ethos into the modern age. For fall/winter 2019/2020, the mini luggage handbag, which serves as a playful ode to the house’s heritage, has been updated thanks to the bold, sculptural forms favoured by creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. The classic Damier canvas has been reinterpreted as a black-and-white checkerboard anchored with bright pops of colour by way of a padded top handle and removable strap. Compact yet versatile, it promises to be eye-catching wherever you go.

Mirror Ball • Shine bright in eye-catching silver sparkle.

Midas Touch • The ultimate metallic for maximum impact.

Freedom of Expression • We chatted with Valérie Messika, the founder of the eponymous French jewellery brand, about design, Beyoncé and the emotional connection that informs her work.

Best DRESSED • Elaine shares her top holiday pieces.

Adorn You • These sleek, minimalist pieces bring an elegant edge to your daywear.

Cuffing Season • A bracelet with a universal message of eternal romance.

IN HER own IMAGE • Over the past decade, Victoria Beckham has built a fashion empire by following her intuition about what women want.

The end of DRESS-UP • Dressing for the front row at fashion week has become a cutthroat spectator sport. But, Laura Craik asks, is the sartorial circus finally over?

SKINCARE HERO • Among anti-aging ingredients, Q10 is famous for its multi-tasking talents. Read on to find out how this beauty star flexes all its superpowers.

THE new COOL • Finding a perfectly stylish winter coat that’s also able to combat biting Canadian temperatures has felt like an impossible task—until now. These under-the-radar homegrown brands know what it takes to create beautifully wearable winterwear.

THE OUTERWEAR HALL OF FAME • We’ll always love these winterwear pioneers.

FORWARD THINKING • Fragrance is finally intersecting with AI, a Canadian beauty entrepreneur hits the reset button, and the makeup artist who moved the needle with red-carpet looks this year.

WORDS OF WISDOM

HEADY TIMES

BULLET TRAIN

PEEL of APPROVAL

Perfume Cloud • What do you get when the South of France meets Silicon Valley? A new generation of fragrances made using big data and artificial intelligence.

Playing Field • This year, Jo Baker has shaken up the predictability of red-carpet makeup with her whimsical, unexpected approach.

CREATIVE ARTS • OUR PICKS FOR CRAFTING COOL-GIRL BEAUTY

THE EDIT

Small & Mighty • After a two-year break, Susanne Langmuir is re-entering the beauty arena, with three months of skincare that fits in the palm of your hand.

How to Truly Indulge Yourself • Low-key stressed out by the hassle of self-care? Overwhelmed by holiday hustle and merriment? In a word: same. So it’s time to connect with the small, transformative...