Each new moons brings with it the potential for a new beginning — and with Mercury retrograde wreaking havoc on our lives right now, the 16th October’s new moon in Libra could be just what we need for a quick reset. Libra season is all about balance and equity. “In […]
Cold and flu season has officially arrived. But COVID-19 cases in the UK are still steadily increasing. And all three illnesses have incredibly similar symptoms. I sense confusion ahead. “The challenge is that there is so much overlap between the cold, influenza, and COVID,” Lauren Bryan, RN, infection preventionist and epidemiologist at […]
The best thing about a gel manicure is that it comes with travel insurance. Whatever shellac polish you pick — your go-to neutral or something more elaborate off the nail-art menu — it’s locked in for a good three weeks, and you don’t have to be precious when opening your […]
We’ve been advised to wear face coverings and wash our hands for 20 seconds to stop the spread of coronavirus but now scientists are warning that the virus, which has killed over a million people worldwide, can survive up to a month on our mobile phones. A study by Australia’s […]
Picture this: You’ve psyched yourself up for a Zoom interview and you’re sitting directly across from a hiring manager you just met. Things are going great — the conversation is easy, the wifi connection is clear and you’ve prepared enough that you’re able to confidently recount all of the reasons why […]
When I was 21, I found a tube of matte red lipstick under my bed, which my sister must have dropped the last time she’d visited. It was MAC’s Ruby Woo, the shade she always wore. My sis — a tall, blonde and beautiful creature — looked so powerful with […]
In tense times like these, we all need little moments of calm to get us through the day. That can take the form of something quite involving like meditation, or exercise, or your skincare routine. It can also be something shorter, which requires less effort or concentration but still eases […]
“When my last relationship ended, there was a sense of excitement from some of my male friends in relationships,” John, 36, from Manchester, is telling me. “In their eyes I could once again ‘play the field’ and do some of the things that they probably secretly wanted to do.” “Depending […]
Human connection and feeling seen are vital to our sense of self and wellbeing. In a three-part series of virtual heart-to-hearts, as part of Refinery29’s Self-Service partnership with Dove, we’ve connected like-minded women to discuss beauty, body image, identity, visibility and activism in relation to self-esteem, to show the deep […]
On Tuesday, on the final day of Paris Fashion Week, Virginie Viard presented her spring collection for Chanel. For the occasion, attendee Camille Charriere wore a tweed set with black tights featuring the brand’s signature CC logo from the show in March. She’s not alone in taking a liking to […]
