Inside Dakota Johnson and Role Model’s Breakup

Plus, the three engagement ring trends taking over 2026.

View in Browser  Sunday, August 23, 2026 Next week is my 19th wedding anniversary, and I’m still in love with my engagement ring, too—a half-bezel setting that is sleek but sparkly and super wearable. I’ve rarely seen another in the wild, but it turns out my niche taste makes me on trend for this summer of celebrity weddings, according to Meg Donohue, ELLE’s associate fashion commerce editor. Meg talked to top ring designers about what the affianced are looking for, and it turns out people just want a ring that suits the unique individuals they are. Not a bad approach to choosing a life partner, either. —Sara Austin, executive editor 2026’s Engagement Ring Trends Aren’t Trendy at All This year, expect the unexpected. READ MORE Dakota Johnson and Role Model Quietly Broke Up READ MORE The Chicest Labor Day Weekend Outfit Ideas for Every Plan READ MORE The Definitive Guide to Air-Dry Hair READ MORE ELLE Escapes: Laguna Beach READ MORE How Fashion’s Favorite Layer Learned to Beat the Heat Stay nicely suited without the sweat. READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779

Justin Trudeau Shares a Tribute to Katy Perry

Plus, the grieving widow who was convicted of her husband’s murder.

View in Browser  Saturday, August 22, 2026 Kayla Webley Adler, ELLE’s deputy editor and features director, and contributor Sarah Treleaven make a kind of super team, having collaborated on some of our most unputdownable features. In today’s newsletter, they are back with another true-crime saga, unpacking the case of Kouri Richins, who ostentatiously mourned the loss of her husband—even writing a children’s book about grief—all while police were building a murder case against her. Sad and gripping, it’s a must-read for your August weekend. —Sara Austin, executive editor She Wrote a Book About Losing Her Husband—Then, She Was Convicted of His Murder An ELLE investigation reconstructs how a Utah woman went from grieving widow to convicted killer. READ MORE Justin Trudeau Shares Photo of Katy Perry in Tribute to Summer READ MORE The Expert-Approved Way to Try Lymphatic Drainage at Home READ MORE 8 Vintage Bags Destined for Icon Status READ MORE Outer Banks Isn't Getting Another Season, But It's Getting a Prequel READ MORE The Textural Take on Classic Footwear That’s Taking Over Transitional Dressing Ease into fall with these woven loafers. READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection ELLE is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779