Once upon a time, Paris Hilton revolutionised this little thing called “reality TV” with her friend Nicole Richie. Almost 20 years after the premiere of The Simple Life, Netflix gives us Cooking With Paris, Hilton’s triumphant return to the genre. Cooking With Paris — which debuted earlier this week — […]
There are few things more relaxing in this world than curling up on the couch with and turning on a cooking show. Something about watching people, both professionals and home cooks, pour love into every bite they’re preparing is just so incredibly soothing. Most food shows provide the perfect escape […]
There are few things in the world as fun as totally letting go and dancing. It doesn’t matter if you’re the worst dancer, ever, or worthy of being Beyoncé’s backup, the truth is that dancing is fun and freeing — especially with friends. Of course, dancing requires good music. You […]
Recently, my parents met my partner’s parents for the first time. We had a lovely day filled with delicious food, card games, and chatting, but when it came time to part ways, I suddenly got a bit anxious as I said goodbye to my parents. Why exactly? Well, in my […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Travel Diaries, a place where we find out the how, the why, and the where people are exploring now that the world is opening up again. In their answers to 29 questions, diarists will reveal their unique — and often a little offbeat — travel habits, stories, and […]
As the contagious COVID-19 Delta variant continues to proliferate across the world, it’s natural to feel a pang of anxiety with every sneeze, cough, or tickle in your throat. The truth is, a lot of us have colds right now — after over a year of lockdowns, quarantine, and very […]
If you’ve ever perused the #vegan and #veganism tags on Instagram or TikTok, you’ve probably seen edited photos of beautiful meals, trendy restaurant recommendations, and memes designed to shame non-vegans for eating meat. Maybe you’ve heard the jokes about veganism, too, often rooted in stereotypes about how vegans look, act, […]
Living through a pandemic has changed us. Now, we’re more cautious of germs, washing our hands rigorously and monitoring any off-kilter symptoms like coughing or fever. Face masks and elbow bumps have become normalised. We’ll never look at a public water fountain the same way again. And many of us […]
Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. Whether skincare or makeup related, you can always count on TikTok‘s experts to provide a smart solution to a beauty problem. Last month, we learned how to take the […]
I’m what my friends call “unlucky in livelihood”. There was the time my then-dream job called me after three extensive assignments and two gruelling interviews to say they were drafting my offer letter, only to ghost me, save for an email on Christmas Eve assuring they’d “be in touch ASAP”. […]
