Month: December 2021

The Making of a 2021 “It” Bag

Even at a time when no one was leaving the house, when paparazzi images of celebrities were scarce, when shopping trends were flipped on their heads and the industry was clouded by uncertainty, fashion still managed to churn out a handful of pieces that seemed to be everywhere — even […]

The Changing Face Of The Car Industry: Meet The Women Shaping Its Future

The Changing Face Of The Car Industry: Meet The Women Shaping Its Future

If you’ve ever wanted a job that combines luxury materials, sustainability and cutting edge technology, the role of your dreams might be within an industry that you hadn’t previously considered – the automotive industry. The best car companies are taking progressive steps towards sustainability and diversity and inclusion, making careers […]

The ‘Cool Jew’ Act Isn’t Cutting It For Me Anymore

The ‘Cool Jew’ Act Isn’t Cutting It For Me Anymore

My relationship with Judaism has fluctuated throughout my life, but it’s consistently been complicated. My Mum’s side of the family is Christian (but she converted to Reform Judaism before I was born) and my Dad’s side is Jewish. In terms of Christmas vs Hanukkah, I’ve been lucky enough to have […]

8 Makeup Trends To Inspire Your Party Season Looks

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or other compensation from the links on this page. Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned veteran in the […]

The Racialised FOMO Behind My Desire To Celebrate Christmas As A Fijian-Indian Muslim

One of my earliest memories of Australia is right after my family arrived from Fiji in the December of 1992. We landed in Sydney three days before my third birthday, which also happened to be less than a week out from Christmas.  My dad got a job as an engineer […]

Salary Story: I Got Promoted At A Christmas Party

Salary Story: I Got Promoted At A Christmas Party

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 […]

This A-list actress very almost played Iris in The Holiday

This A-list actress very almost played Iris in The Holiday

Photo Credit: Simon Mein Copyright © 2006 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. and GH One LLC. All Rights Reserved. Christmas is officially upon us – and if the turkey trimming sandwiches and festive music wasn’t convincing enough, there are enough Christmas films to last you a lifetime. From The Princess Switch […]

Party shoes guaranteed to make you feel fabulous

Party shoes guaranteed to make you feel fabulous

Whether you want to socialise with friends this party season, or simply stay at home, there’s no reason you shouldn’t dress up in your favourite party shoes: I guarantee they’ll make you feel 100 times better. For your normal day to day business, there are stylish winter boots and ankle […]