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The ELLE Canada editors' most memorable pop-culture moments from 2016

by : ELLE Canada- Dec 22nd, 2016

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Katherine Flemming, Health & Beauty Editor

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“I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who rolls into work sans makeup (v. French, non?), so Alicia Keys’ barefaced beauty direction feels inspiring and challenging all at once.”

Victoria DiPlacido, Associate Beauty Editor

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“Rihanna and Drake. I know their relationship didn’t even make it to 2017, but it HAPPENED, and that is all I can ask for.”

Vanessa Craft, Editor-in-Chief

sephora.ca

“When the most important makeup artist in the world launches her own products, it’s a big beauty moment. Pat McGrath’s glitter- and gold-rich Lab Kits are nothing short of iconic.”

Brittany Eccles, Art Director

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“Seeing the surprise Prince concert in Toronto just before he passed away. He was funny, energetic and note-perfect. And that’s how I’ll remember him.”

Ciara Rickard, Production Editor

“Bitmojis have streamlined my texting this year—my avatar is so expressive and, TBH, way cuter than me.”

Sarah Laing, Culture Editor

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“Prince George’s face all mushed up against the plane window after his big royal I-don’t- high-five tour of Canada is easily the pop- culture high of 2016.”

Danielle Campbell, Designer

IMDb.com

“I’m a ’90s kid whose mother introduced her to John Hughes films as early as she did Disney. This year’s Stranger Things was a perfect dose of nostalgia, from the soundtrack to the set design to Eleven’s love of Eggos.”

Carli Whitwell, Special Projects Editor

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“When Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his Oscar. Now there are just two things left on his to-do list: 1) Save the planet. 2) Call me.”

Liz Guber, Associate Fashion Editor

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“2016 will be remembered as the year I discovered @smoothiethecat on Instagram. Prepare to spend the next hour of your life happy sobbing as you watch this emerald-eyed feline play with a toy birdie.”

Brian Fleming, Associate Art Director

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“Before there was Sasha Fierce, there was Ziggy Stardust. #RIPBowie”

Elaine Jyll Regio, Market Editor

twitter.com/katierosebrook

“The DIY moment that broke the Internet: Girl wears Nike shoelace as a choker, posts to Twitter, hilarity ensues— along with almost 50,000 retweets and over 155,000 likes.”

Marjorie Dunham-Landry, Copy Editor

IMDb.com

“I developed an obsession with British crime dramas this year and spent an unhealthy amount of time binge-watching Happy Valley, Broadchurch, The Fall and Scott & Bailey. And that’s only a few of them!”

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