ELITE Lifestyle

01/02/2025

Happy New Year! Ever feel drained and unproductive, even after a full day of running around? 😴 It’s time to break the cycle! Check out these 6 game-changing principles from This Evergreen Home and get inspired for self-growth. 🌱It’s time to level up for 2025!

1. Know Where You’re Heading – You don’t need all the answers, but having a general direction is key. Avoid the trap of drifting—take action toward where you want to be!

2. Be Consistent – Success doesn’t happen overnight. Whether it’s starting a new project or achieving fitness goals, sticking with it over time pays off. Small daily efforts can lead to big results.

3. Know Your Strengths – Find what motivates you. Create a plan based on your talents and passions instead of trying to impress others. When you enjoy the process, success comes easier.

4. Concentrate – It’s easy to get distracted by new ideas. Stick with your plan, and remember: a "good enough" plan that you commit to is far better than constantly jumping to the next best thing.

5. Enjoy the Climb – Don’t let the pursuit of improvement make you forget how far you’ve come. Celebrate your progress and take time to enjoy the little things in life—friends, family, faith, and nature.

6. Fall Forward – Challenges are just stepping stones. Learn from setbacks and thrive. Every failure brings you one step closer to growth!

12/27/2024

Dear friends and readers, Elite Lifestyle magazine with you have a wonderful holiday season!

12/23/2024

Need some last-minute Christmas gift ideas? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! 🎁 The holiday season is finally here, and with it comes the yearly quest to find the perfect gift for your loved ones.

🎄In Elite's Beauty Holiday Gift Guide, we’ve curated a collection of luxurious, fun, and practical gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for a skincare enthusiast, a makeup lover, or someone who could use a little pampering, we’ve got something for every taste and budget.

Check here: https://elite-magazine.com/holiday-gift-guide-beauty/


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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the annual challenge of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by endless options, don't worry – we've got you covered! In this beauty holiday gift guide, we have curated a mix of luxurious, fun, practical...

12/18/2024

Check out these beautiful and heartwarming winter wonderland photos by Svetlana Pisareva, a talented Russian photographer with a passion for animals! She was enjoying a nature trek with her two Siberian huskies when they came across an equestrian club where stunt horses were being trained. It was love at first sight for one of her dogs and the horses. 🐕🐴

The animals became swift friends and seeing this, Pisareva knew she wanted to express it in pictures to show people how boundless friendship can be. 💕

“When we introduced my dog to these horses, the boundaries in my head about the impossibility of such a warm interspecies friendship ... were erased,” Pisareva said. “For both the horse and my dog, it didn’t matter at all what size they were, and which of them had paws or legs.”

12/10/2024

Keep Looking up! As we enter the holiday season, the heavens are putting on a stellar celestial show with three meteor showers lighting up the night sky:

✨ Geminids (Dec 2–21) – The brightest and most intense of the season! There will be up to 150 meteors/hour, peaking Dec 12-13. While the almost full moon may dim some of the show, you can still catch brilliant meteors by positioning yourself with the moon behind you.

✨ Ursids (Dec 16–26) – A quieter shower, peaking Dec 21-22 with 5-10 meteors/hour. See the cascade of stars in the predawn hours as they radiate from Ursa Minor (Polaris, the North Star).

✨ Quadrantids (Dec 26–Jan 12) – Known for their bright fireballs, they will peak on the night of Jan 3 into the early morning of Jan 4. The moon will be a waxing crescent, perfect for a clear viewing!

For the best experience: find a dark spot, give your eyes time to adjust, and start searching the sky at around 2 a.m. local time!

📸 credit: Nick Iliasov/Shutterstock

12/03/2024

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone special? Or perhaps a well-deserved treat for yourself to celebrate all your hard work this year? Check out Van Cleef & Arpels' lovely holiday pieces!

Since the 1970s, Van Cleef & Arpels has devoted a jewelry collection to the Christmas rose, or Helleborus niger. 🌹

The Rose de Noël collection captures the magic of these midwinter blooms, with diamonds that sparkle like winter frost and ornamental stones that embody the spirit of the season. 💎 A symbol of beauty, happiness, and romance, it’s the perfect way to add a touch of elegance and enchantment to your holiday season. ✨

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4hYdMPQ

11/26/2024

Prepping for the feast yet? Getting the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey doesn’t have to be stressful! We’ve got you covered. 🦃 No brining, no basting, no weird tricks—just simple, easy steps for a juicy, beautiful bird. The key is getting your timing right and not overcooking it! Check out this article for easy hacks that’ll help, no matter your experience level. 🙌

Take a look here: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/easy-no-fuss-thanksgiving-turkey/

A big thank you to Tastes Better From Scratch for the tips!

📸 credit: Lauren Allen

11/20/2024

Keishiro Shin, a photographer from Hokkaido, Japan, loves all things beautiful but has a special, soft spot in his heart for Japanese dwarf flying squirrels. 💕These tiny, agile creatures are not only adorable but also tough survivors in harsh winter conditions.

Each year, Shin spends hours in the forest, patiently tracking their nests and observing their behaviors. 🌲👀Unlike many other animals, these squirrels don’t hibernate. Instead, they nest in tree holes or branch junctions lined with moss or lichen. When it gets especially cold in the winter, the fluff balls will huddle together for warmth! 🥰

Find out more about these cuties:
https://hokkaidowilds.org/how-to-find-a-hokkaido-momonga-flying-squirrel

Photography: Courtesy of Keishiro Shin

11/12/2024

Check out the Full Beaver Moon on November 15! 🌕🦫 This will be the fourth and final supermoon of 2024, appearing 7% larger than usual as it reaches its closest point to Earth.

American colonists relied on beavers for their warm, thick pelts during the winter. As frost settles in and trees shed their leaves, the beavers that weren’t hunted are also busy making their own preparations—whittling wood and securing their dams for the cold months ahead. 🍂🐾 In honor of this industrious and helpful rodent, Colonial Americans and Native American tribes named the lunar month of November the “Beaver Moon.”

Even as you hustle about getting ready to welcome the holiday season, take a moment to peek at the sky and celebrate the bounty of the season!

Learn more: https://www.almanac.com/full-moon-november

Photo credit: Mark Ma/Unsplash

11/07/2024

Check out the 2024 Elite Beauty Awards Haircare Edition! 🎉 After testing a wide range of hair care products—from beloved classics to exciting new arrivals— We're excited to share our favorites that have impressed with their top-notch quality and performance!

If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for someone whose locks need a little extra TLC, we’ve got you covered! 🎁 Treat them (or yourself!) to a pampering hair care routine that’ll leave their mane looking its best.

EN: https://elite-magazine.com/beauty-awards-2024-hair-care-winners/
CN: https://bit.ly/40CiEE7

After testing a wide range of brands and products, from classic favorites to new arrivals, we are excited to present the winners that stood out for their quality and performance. Here are the 2024 ELITE Beauty Award winners in hair care.

10/31/2024

Have you heard of Dadharmony ? They’re a Swedish group of five vocalists who have captured hearts worldwide with their beautiful voices! Though they have no professional training, these talented dads—all in their early 30s—stumbled into fame after a spontaneous performance at a bachelor party in 2022. Since then, they’ve garnered a massive following on social media. 🎶❤️

Hopefully, they will tour America soon! In the meantime, check out their beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSNQnvmOAAM

Photo credit: Courtesy of Dad Harmony

10/24/2024

Check out the amazing work of Batzaya Choijiljav! 🎉 This Mongolian photographer has spent over a decade capturing the incredible bond between nomadic eagle hunters, their horses, and the golden eagles of Bayan-Ulgii Province.

What started as a quick trip with a basic five-pixel camera soon turned into a vibrant portfolio dedicated to protecting the rich cultural heritage of the Kazakh people. 🌟

Visit his gallery: https://www.photosmongolia.com/mongolia-photo-gallery-by-batzaya-choijiljav

📸: Photography

10/18/2024

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Nothing says autumn like the sweet aroma of a freshly baked apple cake filling the air. 🍎 Try this time-tested, easy-peasy recipe! 🍰 Tip: No need to peel the apples, just grate them into the batter and use any variety you have. And don’t skimp on the caramel sauce—it’s what makes this cake ‘Oh, so irresistible!’

Serves 15
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs
6 small/medium apples*, grated with peel on (discard the core)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Caramel Sauce:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Easy Caramel Sauce (can be made ahead): Place all caramel sauce ingredients in a large glass bowl and stir to combine. Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Turn it to a low simmer. Set glass bowl over the saucepan (or use a double boiler) and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Pour into a jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until well blended. Add the eggs and mix well. Stir in the big pile of freshly grated apple.
Dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
Combine: Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix, just until incorporated.
Bake in a greased 9×13 inch pan for 45-60 min, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Credit: Lauren Allen

10/12/2024

Autumn is setting in and most people are preparing to cozy up for winter. However, if you’ve got an adventurous spirit like we do, you might want to chase the last bit of good weather and enjoy a bucket-list adventure at Rainbow Mountain in Peru! 🌈🏔️

Vinicunca, or Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), stands over 17,000 feet in the Andes above sea level. Its vibrant, candy-colored stripes are formed by layers of exposed minerals.

Red: Oxidized iron
Pink: Clay, mud, and sand
White: Various forms of calcium carbonate
Earthy brown: Rocks rich in magnesium
Yellow: Iron sulphide
Purple: Goethite or oxidized limonite
Turquoise: Chlorite

📷 Pro tips: For the best views, visit on a bright, clear day when the colors are at their most vibrant. The best times for capturing stunning photos are during the golden hours of dawn and dusk.

Learn more here: https://www.rainbowmountainperu.com

📷: May_Lana/Shutterstock

10/03/2024

In search of a unique and low-maintenance plant pet? 🌿Check out Elite's newest article on staghorn ferns! 💖 Not only do these antler-like beauties bring a touch of exotic elegance to your home, they have a rich history rooted in mythology and tradition.

Get the inside scoop on their symbolism, history, and care tips here👇:
https://elite-magazine.com/the-ultimate-green-pet-staghorn-ferns/

Humans are inherently social creatures. We thrive on connection and community just as much as we rely on air to breathe. A study from the American Heart Association revealed that keeping a pet can potentially lower our mortality rate by 24%.

09/27/2024

Love big cats? Meet Rhodes - wildlife pencil drawings! 💕 This incredible UK artist brings a taste of the great African wilderness straight into our hearts and homes with her larger-than-life paintings of lions and tigers! Each masterpiece is packed with breathtaking detail and can take anywhere from 50 to 300 hours to complete. 🎨🦁 If you’re looking to borrow a boost of confidence from the kings of the animal world, this is it!

Check out her website for more: https://www.julierhodes.com/home/

📸Courtesy of Julie Rhodes

09/21/2024

Thinking of bringing a touch of the outdoors inside? 🌿✨Check out these four exciting botanical trends that will transform your home!

Colorful Tropics: Brighten up your space with vibrant and exotic plants like the orchid and bird-of-paradise. Close your eyes and imagine you're on a tropical island retreat. What comes to mind?

Slow Living: Embrace simplicity with fresh-cut flowers, soft green hues, and natural textures. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a serene, harmonious space.

Cosmic: Get futuristic with geometric plants (hint: dahlia), iridescent vases, and cool purples and blues. Go bold and add a touch of avant-garde mystery to your room!

Dopamine Retro: Infuse your space with energy and joy using bright, sunny flowers and multicolored pots. After all, life is about choosing joy and cheerfulness every time. 😏

🌼 Tell us in the comments: what's your favorite flower to decorate with? 🏡

09/16/2024

Fall’s here! That means it’s pumpkin spice latte season! 🍂 While you can find hot chocolate and smoothies year-round, pumpkin spice lattes are a special autumn treat. Try this recipe and stock up on the ingredients. ☕️ No need to wait for the leaves to turn—sip on your pumpkin spice latte anytime, anywhere. Yay! ❤️

🎃Ingredients
1 cup strong brewed coffee or 4 shots espresso ¼ cup pumpkin puree 1¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ cup maple syrup or allulose 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup almond milk 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

🎃Method
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant (about 2 minutes).
2. Add the sweetener and stir to combine.
3. Pour in the coconut milk and almond milk. Gently warm the mixture, making sure it doesn’t boil.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Use a hand blender to blend until smooth and frothy.
6. Pour the mixture over espresso or coffee. Enjoy!
7. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.



Photo credit: bhofack2/iStock