I'm younger than Elle, and I once thought she was classy because I didn't know any better.
Me too. I used to look up to her. I know, cringe now. But as a newly graduated trying to navigate in the corporate world, she seemed to have nice tips some good years ago. I still have a style similar to hers in her previous years (I hate loafers, so I just use ballet flats and heels and I don't really use pearls anymore, but my style is really like hers in Joe era and before) and I couldn't imagine paying all that much for a designer bag. I'm from South America, a 1.5k USA priced Chanel bag here can cost up to 15k ou 16k in our local currency. I went to a "luxury thrift shop" in the most expensive neighborhood in town a couple of months ago and a pre-loved Chanel of a not so classic color or model was around 13k. I payed 19k for my almost new car, I would never pay this much for a purse! We have great local brands of real leather and great quality purses priced around 150 or 250. The only women I know use Chanel or these international brands around here are really, really, really wealthy and definitely not the kind of person you run into at the mall during lunch shopping off-season bags. But here we have an absurd amount of stylish women - it's just that designer bags aren't really the most important thing on their lists. I worked with a engineer that was extremely classy and well-off and she told me: if you're not well-dressed spending under 150 in clothing, you can spend 15k in whatever designer goods you want and you'll still won't be well dressed.I'm younger than Elle, and I once thought she was classy because I didn't know any better.
Perhaps, and that sounds like a great idea. With Elle though, we've seen her wear inappropriate shoes to exercise before. Flats to her exercise class (and if I'm not mistaken she ended up barefoot in one of the classes), something flimsy for hiking before, and dressy shoes for cycling. It was not a reach to think that she wore the loafers on a hike, but hopefully I'm wrongI am willing to bet she changed out of hiking boots into those loafers for their meal out. I usually do that too and leave my muddy boots in the trunk and put on clean shoes.Also I am born and raised in Seattle. I also usually bring another shirt and sweatshirt so I don’t have to be sweaty while enjoying a meal or beer out after a hike.
There is a disclaimer that I read into every post here i.e. any criticism of body shape, size, looks; lifestyle; tastes; and interests are Elle-specific and not related to any other person, living or deceased.That's a great question and you've got me thinking. And sorry about your ED history. I hope things will improve for you one day. There is hope!
Perhaps I shouldn't have mentioned her cankles, so I'll answer the question and move on. I do just want to note that there's nothing wrong with anybody's body that they can't help, and I only pointed it out in the picture because Elle is all about flattering her figure/features.
I'm guessing what makes the cankles is #2 with a combination of the cut of the top of her shoes (notice how she chooses ones typically square cut). Her calves blend into her ankles which blend into her feet. And then the square tongue of the shoe just continues that line. Not flattering on her. Or practical, in this case.
Why do I get the vibe that she's pretending to be this hiking obsessed, granola, PNW sporty girl in order to take photos for her dating profile to catch her next victim?There is a disclaimer that I read into every post here i.e. any criticism of body shape, size, looks; lifestyle; tastes; and interests are Elle-specific and not related to any other person, living or deceased.
I have 0 qualms about criticizing her cankles, because they stand in opposition to the lies that she's feeding us about her active lifestyle. I am sure there are rare exceptions out there, but I've not seen one active person with cankles. My average body is the result of my (relatively) inactive lifestyle. I have no problem owning up to it. I hike 20km once a week and apart from short walks on other days, I am not as active as I used to be before Covid. I am getting back into gear, but I don't feel the need to pretend to be super active or fit when that's not true for me right now. I wish Elle would be as honest about her current reality. She can't be real even as the world is going to tit...
This is the one thing I love about Elle. She loves food! I can get behind that.Yup, I agree. I like that she cooks, she eats, and she enjoys the food she eats. Maybe she tends to cook rich food, or carby food or cheesy food, but generally she seems to have a good relationship with food, and she is clearly not overweight. I hope the criticisms about how her body looks (which honestly I never understood - she looks fine) doesn't change her seemingly healthy outlook when it comes to food.
Elle definitely acts and "models" her clothes (gag) like someone who thinks she's a size two, 5'9 model, which just...isn't the case. And her incessant need to remind us of how "tiny" and "pale' she is is just aggravating. My cousin, who is lighter than Elle (and is often using tanning lotions to look less pale/sickly, especially in the winter), an industry size zero, 5'10, and an actual model, doesn't feel any need to remind people constantly of her size or the lightness of her skin. It's such a strange obsession and Eleanor does it multiple times in each video that she puts out, whenever she is showing her clothing or makeup purchases.Elle’s body type. Argh.
I want to preface by saying I have never, ever thought she was fat. I’ve said this multiple times in this forum. I think my main criticisms stem from her portraying an image that is the complete opposite of reality, which she does in all aspects of her life. While *I* think she is slim (I still believe she’s a 5’3” size 4...which again, translates differently depending on your height), she’s definitely not athletic, nor does she seem to eat ultra healthy. Again, that’s fine but to label your dairy laden food on your bistro site as “healthy” is deceptive, imo.
She’s free to do and eat what she wants (and good for her! Not being sarcastic here) but let’s not pretend she’s a 5’9” size 2 stylish-modelesque princess like she thinks she is.
Btw, my own mother has had her own issues with food and her skin color. Growing up with her insecurities has made me self conscious as well and has contributed to my not being close with and resenting her, among other things.
Aww, thanks. I will say one thing I am jealous of Elle is (and I’ve referenced this before) her closeness with her mother. I am not close with mine, although I do recognize her flaws (which she couldn’t help) and try not to let them influence how I view things or my life. So it kills me when I see Elle treat her mother shabbily, much like Elle does with everyone she is close to.Elle definitely acts and "models" her clothes (gag) like someone who thinks she's a size two, 5'9 model, which just...isn't the case. And her incessant need to remind us of how "tiny" and "pale' she is is just aggravating. My cousin, who is lighter than Elle (and is often using tanning lotions to look less pale/sickly, especially in the winter), an industry size zero, 5'10, and an actual model, doesn't feel any need to remind people constantly of her size or the lightness of her skin. It's such a strange obsession and Eleanor does it multiple times in each video that she puts out, whenever she is showing her clothing or makeup purchases.
It's nice that Elle eats but her recipes are not healthy, nor do they look delicious. But honestly, I doubt she cares much for the bistro other than pretending to be a food blogger with it and using it to bump us down in search.
I'm so sorry to hear that about your mother...that is really unfair to you and I hope you know that regardless of your skin color, race, or family origins, you are valued, beautiful, and no race or color is above any other.
She most definitely looks like she has an lazy eye lolView attachment 267750
Her. Eye. Can’t. Be. Stopped.
I don't think she is close to her mom at all she just uses her as she has no friends.Aww, thanks. I will say one thing I am jealous of Elle is (and I’ve referenced this before) her closeness with her mother. I am not close with mine, although I do recognize her flaws (which she couldn’t help) and try not to let them influence how I view things or my life. So it kills me when I see Elle treat her mother shabbily, much like Elle does with everyone she is close to.
With regard to her bistro, I hate to say this but after seeing that broccoli soup recipe I never want to eat that stuff again.
I can honestly say I don't believe Elle was an extra-small in clothing sizes since she started youtube which was close to 8-10 years ago IIRC.I suspect what may have happened with Elle is what I personally experienced and what I know many people experience. Our bodies are constantly changing. When I was in my early to mid 20s, I was teeny. Then I hit 28 and my body started changing - partly because I was less active, but also because of normal hormones and metabolism changes. But I had always identified as a teeny person, so when it happened, it took me years to accept that my body had actually changed for good, and it was just part of being an adult woman. Then I had a child many years later, and it happened again. I am now about 4 dress sizes away from where I originally started. But that is a normal part of life. I suspect Elle may have started out as a true extra-small and is simply in denial about the fact that things change and it is now time to size up.
Right, I would think if anything she was a bit curvier/chubbier when youngerI can honestly say I don't believe Elle was an extra-small in clothing sizes since she started youtube which was close to 8-10 years ago IIRC.
Nope, she wasn’t. I recall in a much older video she said she would wear a UK size 8, which is equivalent to a US size 4. I also think she wasn’t as obsessed with being tiny back then. It wasn’t until she was dating Joe (and gained weight, although she’s lost it since) she started to wear clothes that didn’t fit her and went down to a size 2. She’s so ridiculous.I can honestly say I don't believe Elle was an extra-small in clothing sizes since she started youtube which was close to 8-10 years ago IIRC.
Glad to read this!Sorry to hear about your ED histories, ladies, and I’m glad you’re all doing better now. I also feel bad now for making fun of Elle’s weight at times - she’s certainly not fat by any normal standards and I hope those comments weren’t triggering for many of you and I will not make them again in the future.