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Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn’s Best Beauty Advice Is Exactly What You’d Expect

Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn’s Best Beauty Advice Is Exactly What You’d Expect

“I put on makeup for you!” I blurt out to Christine Quinn when we hop on Zoom for our interview this week. It’s one of a handful of times in the past few months that I’ve worn anything other than sunscreen and tinted moisturiser. But I wasn’t about to speak […]

Refinery29 Loves…What To See & Shop In September

Refinery29 Loves…What 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 right now. From Nike’s first dedicated maternity collection and Rixo’s first recycled offering to new sustainable label Aligne, here’s what’s getting us excited this month. Rixo Recycled Collection Our favourite […]

Inside The Complex World Of ‘Psych Ward’ TikTok

Mia, an 18-year-old inpatient on a psychiatric ward, likes to pull pranks on her nurses. But it wasn’t until her most recent admission to a mental health facility in Cornwall that she started turning her practical jokes into viral TikTok videos. In one clip viewed 2.3 million times, captioned “running […]

Sex And The City Star Explains Why She Identifies As “Queer” Most Of All

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has explained why identifying as “queer” suits her best of all. Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbes in the iconic comedy-drama series set in New York City, has been married to wife Christine Marinoni ​since 2012. She was previously married to ex-husband Danny Mozes between […]

How To Get The Most Annual Leave In 2021

If you’ve been working from home during the pandemic, you’ll know it’s quite an adjustment. Everything from finding somewhere comfortable to sit to deciding what to wear and getting the knack of Google Hangouts has presented a challenge. And although you get to skip the dreaded daily commute, working from home can also prove incredibly tiring. […]

The Story Behind Katie Holmes’ New Celebrity Chef Boo Is A Bit Saucy

The Story Behind Katie Holmes’ New Celebrity Chef Boo Is A Bit Saucy

Nothing says happiness like a bowl of garlicky spaghetti and a newly-minted relationship. Luckily, Katie Holmes now has both. The Logan Lucky actress was recently photographed in New York City kissing her new celebrity chef boyfriend Emilio Vitolo on two separate occasions — once in front of Manhattan’s Peasant Restaurant […]

Could Zendaya Actually Win An Emmy? Here Are The Expert Predictions

Could Zendaya Actually Win An Emmy? Here Are The Expert Predictions

Right now, it’s difficult to imagine watching an award show, an event known for packing hundreds of people into tight seats in an enclosed area — usually for hours at a time. Hollywood may have gone on hiatus when the pandemic started, but an awards show hiatus? The industry would […]

There’s A New Way You Can Stream Netflix Originals For Free

There’s A New Way You Can Stream Netflix Originals For Free

Jennifer Aniston as Audrey Spitz and Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz in MURDER MYSTERY For those still hesitant about committing to a Netflix subscription, the streaming service is giving you a taste of what it has to offer — for free. Netflix recently launched a new site, called “Watch Free,” […]

These Are The UK’s Most Beautiful Staycation Destinations

With international travel still something of a lottery – will you have to quarantine when you return or not? – it’s no great surprise that 2020 has become the year of the staycation. If you’re still keen to travel safely in the UK before the weather takes a turn for […]

The Real Story Behind The Duchess Is One Of Laziness & Exaggeration

The Real Story Behind The Duchess Is One Of Laziness & Exaggeration

The Duchess Season 1. Katherine Ryan as Katherine in episode 1 of Duchess Season 1. Cr. Simon Ridgway/NETFLIX © 2020 Warning: Spoilers are ahead for The Duchess. In the new Netflix series The Duchess, Katherine Ryan plays Katherine Ryan. The London-based Canadian comedian, who created and stars in the semi-autobiographical […]