Tag: beauty

The ‘Cool Jew’ Act Isn’t Cutting It For Me Anymore

The ‘Cool Jew’ Act Isn’t Cutting It For Me Anymore

My relationship with Judaism has fluctuated throughout my life, but it’s consistently been complicated. My Mum’s side of the family is Christian (but she converted to Reform Judaism before I was born) and my Dad’s side is Jewish. In terms of Christmas vs Hanukkah, I’ve been lucky enough to have […]

The Changing Face Of The Car Industry: Meet The Women Shaping Its Future

The Changing Face Of The Car Industry: Meet The Women Shaping Its Future

If you’ve ever wanted a job that combines luxury materials, sustainability and cutting edge technology, the role of your dreams might be within an industry that you hadn’t previously considered – the automotive industry. The best car companies are taking progressive steps towards sustainability and diversity and inclusion, making careers […]

8 Makeup Trends To Inspire Your Party Season Looks

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or other compensation from the links on this page. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned veteran in the […]

Salary Story: I Got Promoted At A Christmas Party

Salary Story: I Got Promoted At A Christmas Party

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 […]

The Racialised FOMO Behind My Desire To Celebrate Christmas As A Fijian-Indian Muslim

One of my earliest memories of Australia is right after my family arrived from Fiji in the December of 1992. We landed in Sydney three days before my third birthday, which also happened to be less than a week out from Christmas.  My dad got a job as an engineer […]