Travel

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

A Fashion Editor’s Tips For Adding Vintage To Your Everyday Wardrobe

A Fashion Editor’s Tips For Adding Vintage To Your Everyday Wardrobe

Vintage and pre-loved fashion isn’t going anywhere. As we all become more aware of the climate crisis and the need for more circularity within the fashion industry, secondhand stigma is diminishing and pre-loved shopping is on a steady rise. As a fashion editor, one of my favourite things about scouring […]

Former royal butler gives rare insight into Kate Middleton and Prince William’s relationship in the early years

Former royal butler gives rare insight into Kate Middleton and Prince William’s relationship in the early years

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been married for 11 years Credit: Samir Hussein / Getty The Prince and Princess of Wales have been married for 11 years, and have three beautiful children together, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. But their romance goes back even further, to […]

Porn Is The New Sex Ed — Here’s Why That’s a Problem

Porn Is The New Sex Ed — Here’s Why That’s a Problem

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Fertility Diary: Chrissy Teigen’s Abortion Story Made Me Feel Less Alone

Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. Today, we hear from Jackie Quinn-Piper, a 40-year-old woman in Southern California who is struggling with secondary fertility and who has experienced four miscarriages.  “I didn’t know I wanted to have kids until […]

‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Has Been Reimagined – Here’s How It Could Help You Shop Differently

There are times in life when an important purchase is on the horizon, yet the idea of emptying your entire bank account balance in one swoop can send your heart rate off the charts. You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a financial decision. Particularly when it comes […]

Shan Boodram Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Sexuality

Shan Boodram Is Helping Black Women Reclaim Their Sexuality

In the words of our brilliant hip-hop foremothers Salt ’N Pepa, “Let’s talk about sex, baby!” But specifically, let’s talk about sexual expression, sensuality, and just letting your dom or sub freak flag fly—without the false accusation of being for the streets.  In case you missed the last episode of […]

The Hunter’s Moon In Aries Is Prime Time To Heal Past Wounds

The Hunter’s Moon In Aries Is Prime Time To Heal Past Wounds

Blue and purple space galaxy At 4:55 p.m. on October 9, the Hunter’s Moon in Aries will occur alongside the Orionid meteor shower. Both the full moon and shooting stars will light up the sky this weekend, giving us the chance to experience the universe on a whole new level […]

The Other Serums Can Go Home, I’ve Found The Best Vitamin C On The Market

The Other Serums Can Go Home, I’ve Found The Best Vitamin C On The Market

If you’ve tried one vitamin C serum, you’ve tried them all, right? Wrong. Even though it’s my job to test out products, I’ll admit that I’ve basically lost count of the vitamin C serums that are bright orange in colour and artificially citrusy in scent. After a while, they were […]

Actually, Black Mermaid Folklore Has Been Around Long Before Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Actually, Black Mermaid Folklore Has Been Around Long Before Disney’s The Little Mermaid

The moment I feel even remotely vulnerable —be that the fragile morning after an inhibition-free night, the familiar shiver of cold and flu symptoms or the helpless pit of despair that engulfs me when my mental health begins to plummet —you’ll find me curled up on the settee, under a […]