Month: February 2021

Finding Ourselves Within Ourselves: How Pandemic Hobbies Have Become A Lifestyle

The truth about the pandemic is unavoidable: We are stuck. Many of us have been stuck, quite literally, in our homes, others are functionally stuck, limited to commuting to work and coming right home to avoid contact with too many people. I’ve sacrificed seeing friends, family, and loved ones, and […]

Britney Spears Was Yet Another Promising Young Woman

According to a 2018 study by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, film criticism is a field overwhelmingly dominated by (surprise, surprise) white men. Not anymore. In Refinery29’s new series, our woman movie critic will give fresh consideration to the movies we love, hate, or love to hate. It’s time for […]

Can A Personality Test Help Me Find True Love? Let’s Find Out…

“What’s his star sign?” is the question that gets fired off in my WhatsApp group chat whenever a new love interest enters my life. Next come the ‘Pisces woman, Aries man compatibility’ internet searches which, inevitably, tell me he isn’t The One and alas, my search begins again. Now, some […]

French Women Reveal The Pros & Cons Of The 35-Hour Working Week

French Women Reveal The Pros & Cons Of The 35-Hour Working Week

You probably don’t need reminding that British employees are overworked, underpaid and struggling to keep up with living costs – so much so that the number of ‘working poor’ (those with a job yet unable to make ends meet) has spiked to 18% since the 1990s. This may explain why […]

When Will Gender Reveal Parties Stop Happening?

When Will Gender Reveal Parties Stop Happening?

In recent years, gender reveal parties have ended in wildfires, plane crashes, possible animal abuse, and even death. As these celebrations have gotten more and more elaborate and dangerous, on Sunday, one couple decided to fire a cannon while announcing their baby shower. A piece of the cannon flew about […]

Here are our top Valentine’s picks for the amazing woman in your life

Here are our top Valentine’s picks for the amazing woman in your life

Valentine’s gifts for her – that’s right, we’ve dedicated an entire shopping gallery to pretty things we want for Valentine’s Day. Go on, check it out and start dropping hints… Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, terrifying everyone across the globe looking to buy the perfect present. Valentine’s shopping is always […]

Your complete guide to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

Your complete guide to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

Almost a decade after the royal wedding, ‘Kate Middleton wedding dress’ is still one of the most Googled dresses in the world. The elegant lace number, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, was reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s 1956 wedding gown and has been inspiring bridal looks everywhere since. Here’s […]