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Money Diary: A Publishing Editor In Scotland On £29,950

Money Diary: A Publishing Editor In Scotland On £29,950

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m 28 and work remotely for a publishing company. My partner is in the military, […]

9 Experts Share The Best Beauty Investments They’ve Ever Made

9 Experts Share The Best Beauty Investments They’ve Ever Made

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Zara’s Icons Collection Is A Lesson In Shirt Dressing

Zara’s Icons Collection Is A Lesson In Shirt Dressing

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6 Trending Haircuts For Autumn, From The “Kicked” Bob To “Clavi-Cut”

6 Trending Haircuts For Autumn, From The “Kicked” Bob To “Clavi-Cut”

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Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In September

Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In September

Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now. No matter how many years it’s been since we graduated, the beginning of September always feels like back-to-school season — and by extension, that also means […]

Beyoncé Doesn’t Need The CMAs To Validate Her Genius. Cowboy Carter Already Did That

Beyoncé Doesn’t Need The CMAs To Validate Her Genius. Cowboy Carter Already Did That

On Monday, the 2024 Country Music Association Awards (CMAs) made it clear that they want nothing to do with Beyoncè. The CMAs completely snubbed Queen Bey despite her groundbreaking album, Cowboy Carter, which dominated the charts and redefined country music. After releasing her eighth studio album in March, the musical […]

Jones Road Just Launched My Favorite Shade Of Miracle Balm

Jones Road Just Launched My Favorite Shade Of Miracle Balm

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I’m Abstinent For My Faith But I Can’t Stop Thinking About Sex

I’m Abstinent For My Faith But I Can’t Stop Thinking About Sex

I came to the unsettling realisation that the Christian girls I grew up with were rarely taught about sex, sexuality, or even our own bodies. In fact, of all the Christian girls and women I’ve spoken with, none shared being spoken to about sex in a way that explained it; […]

Money Diary: A Senior Graphic Designer On £35,500

Money Diary: A Senior Graphic Designer On £35,500

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 30-year-old senior graphic designer living in Glasgow and working in the financial services industry. […]

Salary Story: A Recruiter Helped Me Make A £20,000 Pay Jump

Salary Story: A Recruiter Helped Me Make A £20,000 Pay Jump

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 […]