The BAFTAs, Alysa Liu’s Must-Have, and Short Nails

Plus, ELLE's cool-girl guide to London.

View in Browser  Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Obsessed with Alyssa Liu? Please join my support group. Everyone's Olympic girl crush talked to ELLE before the games about the sense of freedom she felt after her return to figure skating, and you could see it radiate on ice and off. And as an editor who covers beauty, I also love the way Liu uses her look to tell her story. We've covered the deeper meaning behind her halo hair and "smiley" frenulum piercing, and many readers also wanted to know about the warm, rosy lipstick she reapplied before the medal ceremony. Our team spotted the brand right away, of course, and you can find it below.   —Sara Austin, executive editor  Alysa Liu's Gold Medal-Winning Look Featured This $24 Lip Stain The newly minted champion was spotted re-applying a layer before the medal ceremony. READ MORE Revolve's Sale Section Has So Many ELLE Editor-Loved Brands Right Now READ MORE Reality Check Reopens the America's Next Top Model Time Capsule READ MORE The Best Red Carpet Looks at the 2026 BAFTA Awards READ MORE ELLE Escapes: London READ MORE In Case You Missed It When to Watch New Episodes of Paradise Season 2 6 Comfortable Work Pants That Feel Like Wearing PJs to the Office Chappell Roan Stars in Her First-Ever Ad Campaign According to the Runways, Long Nails Are Out Here's what to do instead. READ MORE WHAT'S IN OUR CARTS NOW Teleties Pilates-Friendly Flat Claw Clips, $18 SHOP NOW 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