Finally, A Drake I Can Believe In
Drake has become an undeniable force in music, and the hearts of the millions of fans who find themselves attracted to him. He’s handsome in an attainable and non-threatening way. He allows himself to...
View ArticleHere Are The Trends You'll See At Every Wedding In 2018
We know which wedding trends are overplayed — looking at you, Mason jars, burlap, and chalkboards. There are a few on our "sooo over" list from earlier this year that we're still fond of, though: Naked...
View ArticleCreators, Your Facebook Tool Kit Has Arrived
Facebook is making a strong bid for your brand with its latest releases, an app and website built specifically for creators. It's part of the social media giant's continuing push into video: Earlier...
View ArticleWhat Self-Care Looks Like Around The World
Self-care, as we've mentioned more than enough times this week, is about understanding what you need to feel well, and committing to fitting that into your life, free of guilt.In the UK, we are pretty...
View ArticleCould Dance Psychotherapy Have A Positive Influence On Your Wellbeing?
As Health & Living Editor of Refinery29, I get a lot of emails about weird and wonderful things claiming to “cure” mental health problems. From specific diets to supplements, apps to homeopathic...
View ArticleIs The Second Wave Of Sustainability Finally Here?
Sustainability is a buzzword that many people are sick of hearing. It’s been overused and virtually lost its meaning (although trying to define it in practical terms is actually pretty hard, but more...
View ArticleA Beauty Blogger Caused Outrage For 'Mocking' Winnie Harlow's Skin Condition
A post shared by ♔Winnie Harlow♔ (@winnieharlow) on Aug 8, 2017 at 9:20am PDT A beauty blogger has apologised for a makeup look that critics claimed "mocked" people witih the skin condition vitiligo,...
View ArticleA List Of Statements That Women Should Practise Telling Men Has Gone Viral
The ongoing avalanche of sexual assault claims being made against powerful men has been a depressing reminder of the impunity that many enjoy, and a damning indictment of a patriarchal culture that let...
View ArticleSam McKnight On The Magic Of Dry Styling This Party Season
As the festive season looms and the party invitations stream in, working out how to style your hair quickly and easily (particularly if you're racing out straight from work) can induce a last-minute...
View ArticleThe Best Photos From Around The World This Week
It’s never been easier to keep up with what’s going on in the world. The news is everywhere – in our Facebook feeds, on the morning commute, during that lazy half hour before you switch off the TV and...
View ArticleThis Young Family Swapped London For Bali - Where They Live On £1,000 A Month
Many people, trapped in the rat race that is city life, like to fantasise about giving it all up, chucking their belongings in storage (or escaping the trappings of material possessions altogether) and...
View ArticleKomsecco Is Here To Save Your Gut This Party Season
Looking after your microbiome may not necessarily be top of your self-care to-do list, but 2017 has seen the wellness industry (currently worth around $3.72 trillion worldwide) extol the importance of...
View ArticleIs Titanic Really A Great Love Story?
Titanic premiered in the UK 20 years ago today, which potentially will make you feel old. Very old. But it's as good a time as any to ask: "Is it actually any good?"The Best Picture winner has a lot of...
View Article5 Artists Explore The Impact Of The Sanitation Crisis On Women
Did you know that one in three women around the world don't have access to decent toilets? That's 1.1 billion women and girls who risk poor health, harassment – even attack – when waiting until...
View ArticleThis Black Woman Made A Video Game After People Kept Touching Her Hair
When someone touches your hair without permission, feels happen — and not just the physical kind. It's uncomfortable. Unwarranted. Rude. Weird. Demeaning. Scary. It's easy for people to ask "what's the...
View ArticleOlivia Munn On How Hollywood Is Failing To Vindicate Sexual Abuse Survivors
Olivia Munn says she will not forget how quickly Hollywood moved on from her accusation that Brett Ratner sexually harassed her.Munn was one of six women who came forward in November 2017, accusing...
View ArticleSelf-Care Sunday: How Refinery29 Staff Wind Down
Self-care is simple; it's about knowing what's good for you and using that information to nourish and tend to your mental health. With no guilt.One of the toughest days for many people is Sunday. Sure...
View ArticleThese Ethnic Groups Are Most Likely To Experience Racial Harassment In England
Around 4-10% of people from most ethnic minority groups say they have experienced racial harassment in England during the last year, according to a new study.The proportion of people reporting racial...
View ArticleThe Majority Of Hotel & Casino Workers Say They Have Been Sexually Harassed...
A survey of hotel and casino workers in Chicago revealed alarming statistics about sexual harassment in the workplace. With over half of those surveyed reporting experiencing harassment, unions are...
View ArticleSongs For When You Will Bend, But Not Break, Under The Weight Of The World
After my first job at MTV working as a music programmer, I can't stop trying to matchmake people with music they might like. So, I wrote a book calledRecord Collecting for Girls and started...
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