I grew up in Mexico, in the northern state of Tamaulipas, until I was 12 years old. Although I was born in Houston, Texas, it was important to my parents that I learn Spanish, which is why they moved us back to Mexico. They also wanted me to connect with […]
THE VILLAGES, FL – OCTOBER 23: Supporters of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden rally during President Donald Trump’s campaign stop at The Villages Polo Club on October 23, 2020 in The Villages, Florida. Supporters gather to help increase voter turn out in a heavily Republican voter district. (Photo by Octavio […]
A little over a month ago, my boyfriend returned from work early in tears. He sat me down in our living room to tell me something I already knew – he had depression. For the first time since his mood had swooped to a dark place mid-lockdown, he was using […]
According to a study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s series, Writing Critics’ Wrongs, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]
In the last six months, a trend has emerged: The wardrobes of Washington, D.C.’s most powerful women are inspiring the type of frenzied fashion interest that was previously reserved for celebrities or style influencers. After Kamala Harris wore Timberland boots (with pearls!), search for the shoes increased 376% week-on-week according […]
Lip treatments are big business in the beauty industry. From lip filler to lip threading, countless brands and aestheticians have shown us how we can plump, smooth and hydrate our lips. But recently, a new treatment has emerged which specifically targets women of colour. Enter: lip lightening. What is lip […]
After the coronavirus pandemic shut down Hollywood and halted production of Grey’s Antaomy, the cult favourite series will be returning for its seventeenth season. But how much steam does the longest running medical drama on television have left in its tank? if you ask its leading lady, probably not much. […]
One of the most iconic shows of the ’90s, Dawson’s Creek, has just arrived on Netflix, but it’s not exactly as you might remember it. The show’s instantly familiar theme song, “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole, doesn’t appear over the opening titles. Instead, you’ll hear an entirely […]
Brits are working more than a thousand hours of unpaid overtime every year, according to new research. This equates to a 42 days of unpaid overtime over the course of a year – 50% more than the statutory 28 days of annual leave we’re entitled to. The research by Hitachi […]
Working from home during this year’s pandemic has been a game-changer. Suddenly the idea of relocating to the coast or somewhere more peaceful doesn’t seem quite so out of reach for many of us. It’s also opened up the possibility of working remotely from a European city and applying for […]
