Month: January 2023

Is There Really A “Best” Place To Work?

Layla* says it’s the prestige that keeps her working on the sales team at Google. “It never hurts to have Google on your resume,” the 23-year-old tells Refinery29. “I definitely feel like I get more attention.” And why wouldn’t she? Google rules the tech world, and this year the company […]

Frontal Lobe Development Affects Everything, Including Dating

“John Mayer could legally drink by the time Kiernan Shipka was born.” This was one of hundreds of tweets that dominated feeds at the end of 2022 when news emerged that the then-22-year-old Mad Men actress was seen getting dinner with the 45-year-old musician. There’s no proof that the pair […]

Why Prince Harry Is (Still) Wrong About Unconscious Bias

Why Prince Harry Is (Still) Wrong About Unconscious Bias

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in […]

Celeb-Loved Shoe Brand Dear Frances Just Stepped Up Its Winter Boot Game

Celeb-Loved Shoe Brand Dear Frances Just Stepped Up Its Winter Boot Game

If you’re currently on a quest to find chic, top quality winter boots in 2023, here’s a tip you may wanna know about: Dear Frances, the beloved luxury footwear brand worn by the likes of Kaia Gerber, Hailey Bieber, Selena Gomez, Zoë Kravitz, and the Hadid sisters offers a plethora […]

‘I’m A Bit More Unapologetic’: Sam Smith On Queerness, Finding Joy & Hopes Of A Rihanna Collab

‘I’m A Bit More Unapologetic’: Sam Smith On Queerness, Finding Joy & Hopes Of A Rihanna Collab

Sam Smith’s upcoming global tour is named after the musician’s new 13-track album, Gloria, which drops worldwide on 27th January. Kicking off their live shows in the UK in April, Smith says the new album is a collection of songs that represents a new chapter in their musical career. “I […]

Why Dystopian Fashion Is Trending For 2023

Why Dystopian Fashion Is Trending For 2023

The Y2K fashion cycle is still here and its next era promises to reveal all our dystopian anxieties. Fire prints, puffed vests, camping-ready parkas, oversized cargo pockets and futuristic leather trench coats are some of the ways fashion is grappling with our reality, making clothes fit for a post-apocalyptic, cyber-first […]

Remember When The Golden Globes Were Cancelled?

Remember When The Golden Globes Were Cancelled?

It’s relatively par-for-the-course that people are cancelled these days. Celebrities — faves and non-faves — make a comment or decision that is controversial, offensive, or seriously out-of-touch, and people react; often swiftly, and often overwhelmingly, to let said person know that whatever comment or action is not OK. But rarely […]

Money Diary: A Sales & Media Assistant On 28k

Money Diary: A Sales & Media Assistant On 28k

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking a cross-section of women how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period – and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’ve just moved in with my partner after […]