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Why Are We Such Snobs When It Comes To Weddings?

“Vera Wang. And Carolina Herrera. And Christian Lacroix. And Lanvin. And Dior. And Oscar de la Renta. And finally Vivienne Westwood. A dress so special it could bring a wedding tear from even the most unbelieving of women.”  – Carrie Bradshaw, Sex And The City: The Movie (2008) Culture has […]

The Treatment That Cleared My Spots & 7 Other Products I Used Up In June

The Treatment That Cleared My Spots & 7 Other Products I Used Up In June

As Refinery29’s beauty editor, I’m very lucky to try hundreds of beauty buys, from skincare to makeup, hair and everything in between. But I have to admit that I’m selective. Out of all the products that land on my desk, only a handful are so good that I end up […]

Self-Isolating Students Face An End-Of-Term Nightmare

University of Manchester student Cerys Jones lives in a house of 10 students and was supposed to be moving out tomorrow. Instead, as another academic year draws to a close, she and her housemates are stuck there self-isolating for the next week. “Our tenancy is up and we can’t get […]

June Sarpong: ‘The more women are empowered, the more men are released from the self-created bondage of patriarchy’

June Sarpong: ‘The more women are empowered, the more men are released from the self-created bondage of patriarchy’

Getty Images June Sarpong’s name is synonymous with activism, with her iconic book The Power of Women hailed as a manifesto for modern women. Exploring gender equality and its essential role in our economic and social progress, June deep dives into sexism and how best to eradicate it. ‘Patriarchal rule […]

Here’s How Much Free Work You’re Doing By Not Taking Your Lunch Break

We all know that actually taking a lunch break has many benefits, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Even on a relatively quiet day, there’s a strong temptation to “work through” and hopefully finish a little earlier. But if you work through on a regular basis, you’re essentially […]