When Kirsten Roberston, 27, found out she had coeliac disease six years ago, she decided to indulge in one final gluten-loaded meal. “It was my ‘last supper’,” she says, remembering how her flatmate came back from the supermarket with a bag full of fresh tiger bread (smothered in butter), warm […]
There is a long history of performers using their platforms at awards ceremonies to uplift social issues, to cause a bit of political commotion, or to try to disrupt the idea that the only point of awards shows is glitz, glamour, and escapism. Instead, these artists have used their subjective […]
Award show season is here and today the 2024 festivities kicked off with the 81st annual Golden Globes. From the cast of the Barbie movie, to A-list stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Timothee Chalamet and Oprah, the event saw a who’s who of Hollywood take a turn on the red carpet. […]
The hosts of The Receipts Podcast are going through a very public break-up right now. After seven years, nearly 200 episodes, and 100,000 weekly listeners on Spotify, the British pop culture and relationships podcast announced that co-host Milena Sanchez was moving on, leaving Tolani Shoneye and Audrey Indome to continue […]
At least once a week — let’s face it, at least once every day — the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from some cool new item that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the better. […]
The first new moon of 2024 is upon us, cosmic beings. From the 7th to the 11th, we’re in the dark-of-the-moon period, meaning our inner fears, insecurities, or weaknesses may be more evident than usual — at least to us. This is an opportunity to acknowledge and integrate your shadow […]
For the first time in a long time, the Golden Globes were actually worth tuning into again. The annual ceremony, which took place January 7 at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel, kicked off awards season, and even through your TV screen it was clear the atmosphere was electric. Not necessarily […]
Makeup embodies creativity and escapism, but it would be remiss not to acknowledge that the industry’s primary aim is to make money. In fact, it’s no secret that beauty conglomerates often use our insecurities to their advantage in a bid to sell us things that we don’t necessarily need. Of […]
Winter weather has a lot to answer for. Chapped lips and parched hands are just a couple of the beauty grumbles pretty much all of us experience when the temperature plummets but the effects on facial skin can be a little more obvious. Alongside dry, flaky patches, you might notice […]
There are few things shoppers purchase with the intention of wearing every day, for the rest of eternity. But that’s precisely what an engagement ring represents: the promise of forever, a symbol of love turned into a precious piece of jewellery that hugs the finger of a future life partner. […]
