In late 2022, Pantone’s colour forecasters predicted that we’d spend the following year cruising through “The Magentaverse,” a digital realm where ultra-bright pinky purples morphed into shocking scarlets with the trippy day-glow ease of a lava lamp. According to the company, Viva Magenta, the 2023 Colour of the Year (COTY), […]
It may have started with a simple line, an invitation, if you will. Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment, and taste it, Taylor Swift implored her fans in her 2022 hit “You’re On Your Own Kid” from her latest album Midnights. In true Swiftie style, the song’s bridge became […]
Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration — say: New Year’s Eve outfits — […]
Just because we dubbed 2023 the year of good denim, that doesn’t mean 2024 will be devoid of top-notch blue jeans as soon as the clock strikes January. Denim doesn’t go out of style — rather, it’s the degree of the fabric’s popularity that fluctuates from year to year, never falling […]
Some of my absolute favourite movies are centred around the festive season. You know, the ones that paint a picturesque image of what the Christmas period should look like — festive decorations, friends gathering around cosy fires, finding love under the mistletoe, bonding with loved ones and giving gifts that really mean something. Sure, there may be a few […]
Pat McGrath is one of the beauty industry’s most sought-after makeup artists for a reason. Just ask Taylor Swift, whose recent unmovable sparkly makeup on stage, at red carpets and in music videos came courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs products. Everything McGrath touches turns to gold. And I mean literally. […]
Envision a barely there band with the most delicate string of diamonds lacing your finger. Sounds utterly stunning, right? Also very expensive. What about a tennis necklace strung with glistening diamonds? Metaphorical £££ signs are flashing in neon green. Now, what if I told you that you can adorn yourself […]
For many, the festive period is a time for joy, merriment, and amazing food — but for others, it’s a source of stress and anxiety, thanks to family drama around the dinner table. Maybe you have a strained relationship with a family member, or maybe the political climate is making […]
“I’m dreading Christmas this year,” 30-year-old copywriter Megan — who didn’t want us to use her last name — tells Refinery29, over the phone. “I used to love it — the seasonal coffee menus, the lights, the presents and gatherings. This year, I honestly wish it would somehow get cancelled.” […]
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now. Once December rolls around, it’s hard to find time to think about anything other than our endless end-of-year to-do lists. With festive activities and gift buying […]
