Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

Long Hair Was My Security Blanket — Until I Got The “Choppy Bob”

Long Hair Was My Security Blanket — Until I Got The “Choppy Bob”

My hair has had a good summer: It’s been in the sea, in the pool, drenched in sunshine, tonged, dyed and re-dyed. So, when Refinery29’s deputy beauty director Jacqueline recently asked if I wanted to cut my long hair into a “choppy bob”, it didn’t take me long to say […]

Money Diary: An HR Advisor On £27,000

Money Diary: An HR Advisor On £27,000

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 24-year-old living and working in London. I came here for university and have stayed […]

You’re Already Running Out Of Time To Shop Free People’s Biggest Sale

You’re Already Running Out Of Time To Shop Free People’s Biggest Sale

Middle child syndrome can also apply to retailers — specifically, the boho-chic destination Free People. With an outstanding hipster-rebel younger sibling like Urban Outfitters and a sophisticated, chic elder like Anthropologie, it’s easy to get a little lost in the mix. Well, today we are shining some much-deserved light on […]

If You Just Buy One Item From Free People This Winter, Make It This Fleece

If You Just Buy One Item From Free People This Winter, Make It This Fleece

By now most of us on the Refinery29 Shopping Team have minimum one cult-favourite FP Movement jacket in our wardrobes. Let’s face it, Free People’s in-house and impressively eclectic activewear brand knows how to make some excellent outerwear — from convenient, packable puffers to relaxed button-up jackets. Our current fixation: […]

A Guide To Safe & (Somewhat) Painless At-Home IPL, According To A Pro

A Guide To Safe & (Somewhat) Painless At-Home IPL, According To A Pro

If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s that a lot of beauty treatments can be done on the cheap from the comfort of your own home — brow tints, haircuts (well, trims anyway), facials, gel manicures and even hair removal. But how does the at-home version […]

20 Lululemon Bestsellers On Our Christmas Wish Lists

20 Lululemon Bestsellers On Our Christmas Wish Lists

When it comes to coveted pieces for both the movement- and comfort-obsessed, lululemon is the name on everyone’s lips. From the brand’s signature ultra-soft leggings to the wear-everywhere athleisure jackets we would gladly live in, it’s no surprise that the brand is a reader-favourite year-round — and a top destination for […]

She Cooks Anime Food IRL That Would Make Hayao Miyazaki Proud

She Cooks Anime Food IRL That Would Make Hayao Miyazaki Proud

Imagine you’re exploring the wilderness amid medieval castles, when you come across a fellow adventurer named Lynn. It’s almost as if she knew you’d be famished by the time you reached her, because she has a fire, a pot of boiling water, and ingredients for chicken-mushroom skewers ready to go. […]

Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch Collab Features Eye-Catching Winter Knits

Uniqlo x Anya Hindmarch Collab Features Eye-Catching Winter Knits

Attention Uniqlo lovers! A new designer collaboration is coming and it’s guaranteed to add some fun to your winter wardrobe. Pairing up for the first time with British accessories brand Anya Hindmarch—known for their expert craftsmanship, playful motifs (like the label’s signature googly-eyes), and whimsy bags (see: their Heinz ketchup […]

This Australian Beauty Brand Is The Secret To My Glowing Winter Skin

This Australian Beauty Brand Is The Secret To My Glowing Winter Skin

From the futuristic (cutting edge and industry-shifting Korean beauty ingredients) to the classic (tradition-steeped Indian beauty practices), some of the biggest skincare trends come from around the globe. The latest international phenomenon to sweep on to my own bathroom vanity? A-beauty, aka, Australian beauty — making waves in the form […]

Money Diary: A Senior Project Manager In Edinburgh On £52,000

Money Diary: A Senior Project Manager In Edinburgh On £52,000

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 34-year-old senior project manager and product owner, living in Edinburgh. I moved here in […]