I have a theory that the best time to test a cult-favourite skincare product is right after an exhausting long-haul journey. Nothing dries out your skin faster than time spent in an aeroplane cabin. If you manage to look glowing and well-rested the morning after a long flight, whatever product […]
“I felt all grown up: I had this charming older boyfriend who wore winklepickers and paisley dressing gowns.” Kelly* was 21 when she met her 26-year-old boyfriend in a nightclub. He swept her up in a whirlwind romance and as she tells Refinery29, she was besotted. “He lived in his […]
Think of party season dressing and the images that spring to mind likely include a lot of sequins. While sparkles will certainly be making an appearance this festive period, we’ve also got our eye on a new head-turning trend: the bodice dress. Fitted dresses are nothing new but unlike the […]
The week ahead is bringing out all our emotions — the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Scorpio Sun connects with Neptune retrograde in Pisces on 14th November and Pluto in Capricorn on 18th November. Neptune is adding emotion and Pluto is bringing growth to our lives, aiming to […]
Baby names are endlessly fascinating because they’re so subjective. Some names are more popular than others – and some are falling out of fashion – but ultimately it comes down to personal choice. The best baby name is the one that feels right to you. Still, it’s definitely interesting to […]
The fourth installment of Savage X Fenty’s epic fashion show just premiered on Prime Video, and it’s nothing short of energetic and sexy. In this show, Rihanna and the Savage X team really wanted to push the envelope, taking the experience to another level with the inclusion of unique animations […]
Gunnar Deatherage recently dressed for revenge. The YouTube creator and designer was going through a breakup when he decided to turn his heartbreak into power in the form of a gown. “Instead of saying that I was going through a breakup, why not put a fun twist to it?” Deatherage […]
When the tampon tax was finally scrapped in January 2021, it should immediately have benefited people who menstruate. Ending the 5% VAT levy on sanitary products should have saved you an average of 7p on a pack of 20 tampons and 5p on a pack of 12 pads. However, according […]
As a beauty obsessive who has experimented with makeup since I was 11, I can do a lot of things with my eyes closed. Perfect a bushy brow? Tick. Ace a crisp red lip? Check. They say liquid eyeliner can sense fear but it wouldn’t dare cross me. All of […]
Holiday dressing is a true art form. From glam cocktail parties to casual mulled wine tastings, office Christmas dos to NYE extravaganzas, the sheer number of events — each requiring a different dress code, of course — is enough to stump the most seasoned dresser. What you really need is […]
