We all have certain creature comforts we love taking with us on a flight, like a neck pillow or sheet masks. But there is one packing essential that’s often overlooked in your carry-on bag: sunscreen. Sun exposure in the skies is no joke, in fact it’s often underestimated. The Skin […]
In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions and job loss, with the hope it will give young women more insight into […]
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 […]
For some reason that neither myself nor my therapist can identify, my biggest fear is that I’ll run out of time. The most dire way I imagine my fear playing out is death — before I’m ready to go — and this fear has only multiplied since I’ve become a […]
ILLUSTRATED BY SUCHET INUTHAI This first full week of June begins with a loving connection between Jupiter in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. Then on the 3rd, Mercury joins the sun, Venus, and Jupiter and enters Gemini for three-week journey. Under this influence, our minds may be racing with different […]
Summer swimwear has come a long way since itty-bitty string bikinis were de rigueur for the beach and by the pool. These days, many of us are opting for on-trend swimsuits that don’t show off too much skin and rather show off just enough. Case in point: the low-back swimsuit […]
Welcome to June, cosmic beings! The month begins with a harmonious trine between Jupiter in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius, helping us maintain an optimistic state of mind even amid periods of uncertainty. We’re now at the midpoint of 2024, and the solstice is upon us. But before we get […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m 29 and live in Cornwall with my partner D. I work as a teaching assistant […]
How long have you, or your friends, been single? For at least one person in your circle, the answer is likely to be well over a year — if not years. (In my circle, it’s me). That’s no bad thing, obviously. Being single has plenty of benefits (and I’ve written […]
We know our readers love a good Free People find… as do our editors. We’re always more than happy to keep tabs on the best new Free People products to shop. When new releases can be overwhelming, we’re here to bring you the best-of-the-best options worth your attention and money. And now […]
