Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

Evan Rachel Wood Names Marilyn Manson As Her Abuser

Evan Rachel Wood Names Marilyn Manson As Her Abuser

Actress Evan Rachel Wood has alleged that her ex-fiancée Marilyn Manson abused her while they were in a relationship. Wood has publicly talked about being a survivor of domestic violence since 2016, and even testified before Congress in 2018 about her experience in order to advocate for a bill that […]

I Threw Out All My Complicated Skincare & My Skin Looks So Much Better

I Threw Out All My Complicated Skincare & My Skin Looks So Much Better

Perhaps the most commonly referenced perk of being a beauty editor is that we get to try many exclusive, lusted after products. In particular, I go wild for getting my hands on skincare newness. I’m not alone. The allure of trying the latest formula or buzzy ingredient is widespread, as […]

Here’s When Mercury Will Be In Retrograde In 2021

Here’s When Mercury Will Be In Retrograde In 2021

I probably think about Mercury retrograde more than the average person. That’s partially because I write about astrology for Refinery29. But I also just worry about the transit. I never want to be caught unawares. Weeks ahead of certain events — my birthday, a road trip, my big moving day — I’ll […]

R29 Reads: The Books We’re Picking Up This February

R29 Reads: The Books We’re Picking Up This February

Love it or loathe it, once February rolls around, romance is on the cards. The pandemic might have cancelled your plans for an overpriced meal for two but Valentine’s Day is still very much happening, which is making us dive into the pages of a romance. Whether you first felt […]

9 Game-Changing Products R29’s Beauty Editor Used ‘Til The End This Month

9 Game-Changing Products R29’s Beauty Editor Used ‘Til The End This Month

From skincare to makeup and everything in between, being a beauty editor means I’m lucky enough to have many different products land on my desk each month, and I have a good go at trying most of them. As you might expect, some aren’t particularly compatible with my skin (combination […]

These Are The UK’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities

These Are The UK’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities

As we become increasingly conscious of the effect our mere existence has on the planet, many of us are trying to make eco-friendly fashion, beauty and homeware choices. Still, it almost goes without saying that it’s easier to be green in some cities than others. And according to a new […]

Fertility Diary: How I Got Through My Miscarriage In A Pandemic

Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. History: I always imagined myself as a mom and thought that having a baby would be so easy based on my own mother’s experience and seeing all my friends get pregnant soon after […]

This Is What Renters Really Want In Their New Home

It’s no secret that Covid-19 has really shaken up the rental market. Rents in London and other big cities are still dropping significantly. The pull of coastal towns and peaceful country villages has never been greater. It’s also made us value gardens – however tiny – more than ever before. […]

I Finished Fate: The Winx Saga & I Still Have A Million Questions

I Finished Fate: The Winx Saga & I Still Have A Million Questions

Fate: The Winx Club Saga Season 1. Hannah van der Westhuysen as Stella, Eliot Salt as Terra, Abigail Cowen as Bloom, Elisha Applebaum as Musa, Precious Mustapha as Aisha in Fate: The Winx Club Saga Season 1. Cr. Jonathan Hession/NETFLIX © 2020 Warning: Spoilers ahead for Fate: The Winx Saga […]