More than 20 Nigerian security forces reportedly opened fire on hundreds of peaceful demonstrators in Lagos on the 12th night of protests against police brutality. While authorities confirmed that some people were wounded in the shooting in the city’s Lekki district on Tuesday night, The Premium Times quoted witnesses that said […]
With the government putting a stop to households mixing (including casual relationships) to halt the spread of coronavirus, it means we’re more likely to head outdoors to socialise safely. When we’re out and about with our significant other it’s nice to show them a little love when the mood strikes. […]
It’s good to have at least one night a year we give to that part of ourselves we usually relegate to the shadows. Maybe it’s your actual dark side or it might just be the part of you that’s always wanted to know what you’d look like as a blonde. […]
In the UK, more than 2.4 million adults experience domestic violence annually, according to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, and even more people may be at risk right now, with COVID-19 keeping people at home. Being friends with someone who’s experiencing partner abuse can be terrifying — and […]
Human connection and feeling seen are vital to our sense of self and wellbeing. In a three-part series of virtual heart-to-hearts, as part of Refinery29’s Self-Service partnership with Dove, we’ve connected like-minded women to discuss beauty, body image, identity, visibility and activism in relation to self-esteem, to show the deep […]
Despite the average apparel size in the UK being a size 16, shopping for clothing when you’re plus-size is more often than not cause for frustration. Not only are there fewer brands that carry plus-size offerings, but the ones that do rarely give the designs the attention they deserve, leaving […]
While we know that Halloween is more or less cancelled in the wake of the global pandemic, there are still some creative ways to celebrate the upcoming holiday. You could plan and host a virtual costume party. Or, maybe you know of a safely socially-distanced outdoor venue in your city […]
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 18: Harry Styles attends the “DUNKIRK” premiere in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) A fan spotted Harry Styles while he was out in Los Angeles this weekend sporting a new haircut that hearkens back to one of his most beloved eras: […]
Kim Kardashian West threw it back to the early ‘00s in her recent Instagram posts. Over the weekend, KKW posted a three-image slideshow that showed her posing in Givenchy for creative director Matthew Williams’ debut campaign for the French fashion house. (Kendall and Kylie Jenner, along with Bella Hadid and […]
A short time ago, we couldn’t possibly have imagined how the world looks right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare what we value in our lives – our health, our homes, our family and friends – and how important those things are. The summer of 2020 also showed us […]
