Over the past few years, the term “inclusion rider” has gained a lot of attention in Hollywood, thanks to various initiatives and big names pushing it to the forefront of the conversation around representation across the industry, both in front of and behind the camera. Now, the team that brought […]
When it comes to my skin-care routine, I’ve found a lot of success (read: clearer skin) with keeping it simple: Gel cleanser, serum, lightweight moisturiser, sunscreen. (Add a cleansing balm as a first step and nix the SPF for my night-time regimen.) Despite my job as a beauty writer, I’m […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. Today, we hear from a 39-year-old in Seattle who turned to in vitro fertilisation after learning she and her husband were both carriers for a severe genetic disease. Have your own Fertility Diary […]
There was once a time when people saved up for certain designer handbags, knowing that they would hold their value for years to come. Today, thanks to the boom in the luxury watch market, some women are opting for timepieces rather than Chanel flap bags or Hermès Birkins. But, with […]
Kosas is one of those cool, if-you-know-you-know kind of makeup brands. The vibe is less bare face, more tinted skin care. Given the aesthetic trend of using less makeup — or at least, looking like you’re wearing less makeup — it’s no big shock that the brand has taken off, […]
Welcome to “What’s Good,” where we break down what’s soothing, distracting, or just plain good in the streaming world with a “rooting for everybody Black” energy. What’s Good? It doesn’t feel right to call Showtime’s four-part documentary series We Need To Talk About Cosby “good” considering it is a horrifying, […]
Ally Love takes you through step-by-step. If you’re a fan of Reformer Pilates, yoga classes, or meditation, you might have tried a handful of Barre exercises. Similar to ballet, Barre is a low-impact workout that promises to strengthen multiple muscle groups, including your glutes, thighs, and pelvic floor (just get […]
There are many great Black owned handbag brands out there if you’re looking to invest in a style for the new season. While you can of course shop any day of the year, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Black Pound Day, which happens on the first Saturday of every […]
While we twiddle our thumbs in anticipation of another unpredictable New York Fashion Week, the authority on color has graciously given us a sneak peek of what to expect in our closets come fall. On Thursday, the Pantone Color Institute released its NYFW Fall 2022 trend report, which … Continue […]
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Amanda Gorman covers AllureAmanda Gorman fronts Allure’s March 2022 issue, photographed by Djeneba Aduayom, introducing the magazine’s first-ever A-List of Beauty Changemakers — “a consortium of 19 of the industry’s most … Continue reading
