Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”
Cosmic beings, July 2025 will feel different than any month we’ve experienced in recent memory… not just because it is different, but because we are. On July 7th, Uranus, the planet of disruption, awakening, and revolution, enters Gemini for the first time since 1942. Yes, that 1942. The last time […]
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 water bottle that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping […]
“It’s good to be tired after you’ve done something special,” said Kenyan, three-time Olympic champion, Faith Kipyegon to Unbothered, smiling ear to ear. When we spoke, it had been less than 24 hours since Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman ever to run a mile in less than […]
Damson Idris is racing straight to becoming a household Hollywood name. But no matter where his career takes him next, we can say that we saw him first. The “we” is Black women, of course, who dubbed the British-Nigerian actor a certified Internet Boyfriend long before his starring turn in […]
Cosmic beings, we’re closing out June and welcoming July with a moon in Virgo, giving us just the right amount of discernment, organization, and quiet introspection to set the tone for the month ahead. With the sun in nurturing Cancer and the moon in detail-oriented Virgo, there’s a collective desire […]
Labubus popped up seemingly overnight. Though not a new toy, their mainstream popularity has suddenly skyrocketed. Since a friend pointed them out to me, I’ve suddenly noticed them attached to several people’s handbags on the Tube — both men and women — and even heard a story of a woman […]
If you’ve followed my work—whether through Naked Beauty, my content or conversations we’ve had online—you know how much I care about beauty, identity, and storytelling. I’ve always believed that the way we express ourselves through hair, makeup, style, and scent is powerful. It’s culture. It’s communication. It’s personal. So I’m […]
Until recently, my feet were in a sorry state. Months of back-to-back nail polish, overheating in fluffy socks and being shoved into chunky boots had left my heels parched and my toenails stained and mottled. Honestly? A regular salon pedicure just wouldn’t cut it. Apparently, my algorithm agreed. Suddenly, I […]
