Sheffield has been named the most affordable city for students, while in news that will shock no one, London has been named the least. That’s according to the NatWest Student Living Index 2021, which compared the cost of living in 21 of the UK’s university cities. In fact, the report […]
Depending on how you look at them, new moons — which are all about new beginnings and starting fresh — can either be wonderfully refreshing or kind of daunting. And however you think of them, this week’s astrological event may be a bit more chaotic than we’re expecting. On August 8, […]
Welcome to The Drop, Refinery29’s home for music video premieres. We want to shine the spotlight on women artists whose music inspires, excites, and (literally) moves us. This is where we’ll champion their voices. Destiny is a hard thing to fight — when something is meant to be, it’ll be, no […]
Before the start of the pandemic, Rosy Alvarez was already sick of wearing bras. They were too tight on her rib cage and incredibly uncomfortable, sometimes painful after a long day of work. Although she had gotten her bust measured for the appropriate bra size, she could never quite find […]
August 8 is the best day of 2021 to manifest your dreams. Not only will the Leo new moon bring us closer to attaining our innermost visions, but an ancient, mystical portal will be unlocked in the universe that will help our intentions take flight: the Lion’s Gate portal, a […]
Once upon a time, Paris Hilton revolutionised this little thing called “reality TV” with her friend Nicole Richie. Almost 20 years after the premiere of The Simple Life, Netflix gives us Cooking With Paris, Hilton’s triumphant return to the genre. Cooking With Paris — which debuted earlier this week — […]
There are few things more relaxing in this world than curling up on the couch with and turning on a cooking show. Something about watching people, both professionals and home cooks, pour love into every bite they’re preparing is just so incredibly soothing. Most food shows provide the perfect escape […]
There are few things in the world as fun as totally letting go and dancing. It doesn’t matter if you’re the worst dancer, ever, or worthy of being Beyoncé’s backup, the truth is that dancing is fun and freeing — especially with friends. Of course, dancing requires good music. You […]
Recently, my parents met my partner’s parents for the first time. We had a lovely day filled with delicious food, card games, and chatting, but when it came time to part ways, I suddenly got a bit anxious as I said goodbye to my parents. Why exactly? Well, in my […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Travel Diaries, a place where we find out the how, the why, and the where people are exploring now that the world is opening up again. In their answers to 29 questions, diarists will reveal their unique — and often a little offbeat — travel habits, stories, and […]
