Right now, the thought of a summer free from lockdown restrictions is probably the only thing on your mind. The mere idea of being able to read a book on the beach in 2021 is almost too much to handle but we have a long way to go until we […]
The thought of being alone will send some hearts racing with delight and some with despair. For introverts, being alone can be a crucial sanctuary and opportunity to recharge their batteries. For extroverts, it can send them into a meltdown. Twenty-nine-year-old Francesca Specter falls into the latter category. That is, […]
As Refinery29’s beauty editor, I’m very lucky to try hundreds of beauty buys, from skincare to makeup, hair and everything in between. But I have to admit that I’m selective. Out of all the products that land on my desk, only a handful are so good that I end up […]
The United States vs. Billie Holiday — Billie Holiday, one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, spent much of her career being adored by fans across the globe. Beginning in the 1940’s in New York City, the federal government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to escalate and […]
Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for It’s a Sin Since it premiered in January, It’s a Sin has moved us to tears, broken streaming records, and led to an uptick in the number of HIV tests taking place. With viewers clamouring for more information about the Pink Palace gang, […]
A new study has revealed another way in which Covid-19 has exacerbated inequality in the UK. More than six million Brits have become “accidental savers” during the pandemic by keeping their jobs while cutting down on monthly outgoings, the report found. According to the report by financial consultancy LCP, these […]
Nothing about the Golden Globes is going to be normal this year, except for the inevitable upsets and rambling speeches. But even though the show is going bi-coastal with Amy Poehler and Tina Fey tag-teaming hosting duties for the Sunday, Feb. 28 telecast from Beverly Hills and New York City, […]
Amber Finney, known as Amber The Alchemist, is steeping a cup of tea when we connect over Google Hangouts. The soft smoke of what is likely sage, incense or palo santo languidly billows from the bottom of her screen. Behind her hangs a tapestry of planets and constellations, as well […]
Baby name trends often reflect what’s going on in the world right now, which means predictions are generally quite short-term. In recent months we’ve seen cottagecore-inspired names and Bridgerton-themed names tipped for popularity in 2021. It’s a lot more unusual to see baby names tipped for longer-term popularity. However, baby […]
During the nearly two and a half hours of Billie Eilish’s new documentary, Apple TV+’s Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry, we learn a lot about the 19-year-old star. There are some things longtime Eilish fans will likely already know: her favourite car, how close she is with her […]
