“What’s his star sign?” is the question that gets fired off in my WhatsApp group chat whenever a new love interest enters my life. Next come the ‘Pisces woman, Aries man compatibility’ internet searches which, inevitably, tell me he isn’t The One and alas, my search begins again. Now, some […]
According to a 2018 study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s new series, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]
You probably don’t need reminding that British employees are overworked, underpaid and struggling to keep up with living costs – so much so that the number of ‘working poor’ (those with a job yet unable to make ends meet) has spiked to 18% since the 1990s. This may explain why […]
In recent years, gender reveal parties have ended in wildfires, plane crashes, possible animal abuse, and even death. As these celebrations have gotten more and more elaborate and dangerous, on Sunday, one couple decided to fire a cannon while announcing their baby shower. A piece of the cannon flew about […]
Every iconic Meghan Markle hair moment you need to know about Since she landed on our screens a decade ago, Meghan Markle has given us some of the best celebrity hair and beauty looks of recent times. (The flawless skin, nude lip and tousled waves combo – need we say […]
Almost a decade after the royal wedding, ‘Kate Middleton wedding dress’ is still one of the most Googled dresses in the world. The elegant lace number, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, was reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s 1956 wedding gown and has been inspiring bridal looks everywhere since. Here’s […]
Valentine’s gifts for her – that’s right, we’ve dedicated an entire shopping gallery to pretty things we want for Valentine’s Day. Go on, check it out and start dropping hints… Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, terrifying everyone across the globe looking to buy the perfect present. Valentine’s shopping is always […]
Editor’s cut: the best of beauty right now Each month I will be regaling you with tales of my three favourite products du jour. Or should that be du mois? In my line of work, with product after product arriving at my door in the arms of impatient couriers, it […]
It’s flawless finish meets kind-to-skin ingredients with these foolproof mineral make-up formulations. But which one’s right for your skin type? Since landing on the scene a few decades ago, mineral make-up has been changing the face of the beauty industry –and it’s here to stay. In fact, countless industry experts […]
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Rihanna attends the 51st NAACP Image Awards, Presented by BET, at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 22, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) And just like that, Fenty might be no more. On Wednesday, it was reported that Rihanna’s LVMH-backed […]
