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 […]
“It’s become a treat to myself to spend Christmas alone, having a couple of days completely to myself,” says Rachel, a 32-year-old nurse. It might sound odd to some, but for Rachel, saying no to her partner and family is a wholehearted choice — and one that she enjoys, at […]
A kitten. There is a kitten balancing on his forearm. When I first saw my now-boyfriend’s Hinge profile, I stopped in my digital tracks. Clearly this meant that not only did he like cats but that this cat liked him. I’d long yearned for a cat-person partner and along with […]
When it comes to hair, there are two camps of people: those who let their just-washed lengths air-dry naturally (whether that’s fashioned into a messy bun, tucked behind the ears or flipped to one side) and those who can’t face a commute with sopping wet strands, so reach for their […]
From dry to oily, most skin types are pretty clear cut, but combination skin is something of an enigma. If you’re wondering how it’s possible that some areas resemble an oil spill and others the desert, you aren’t the only one. According to Google Trends, there have been a number […]
Getting overwhelmed and overstimulated in a Lush, and overspending, just so you can get out quicker. Procrastinating until the last minute and frantically scouring Amazon for decent gifts with next-day delivery. Forgetting the office Secret Santa and hoping no one notices that the candle you hastily wrapped up is from […]
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 a 31-year-old food product development manager living in Hertfordshire with my other half and dog. […]
