Refinery29 Archives - October 21, 2013

Health Trends
Why Young People In Japan Aren’t Having Sex
Citing the high cost of raising a family (and, like, earthquakes, which engender feelings of futility), a recently published article in The Guardian report
by Nicole Shoohed

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New York
Ellie Eckert Tells Her West Side Story
by Gabriel Bell

Makeup
The Cartoon Cat-Eye: What Your Halloween’s Been Missing
No matter how much of a Halloween overachiever you are, the right makeup is the cornerstone to the perfect costume. In fact, we think that having next-leve
by Gabrielle Korn

Entertainment News
Kelly Clarkson’s Wedding Was Stunning, Say Hello To Mrs. In...
by Hayden Manders

Shopping
This Video From New African E-Shop Kisua Has Us Really Excited
We introduced you to new African e-commerce shop Kisua and its stock of buys from emerging and established African designers last week. Well, folks, the si
by Connie Wang

Body
There’s Mercury In Your Mascara, & It’s Perfectly Legal
Photographed by Mike Garten. Here's a terrifying fact for any of us who don't happen to be blessed with thick, dark, and luscious eyelashes:
by Kelly Bourdet

Politics
Death To Lionfish: The 411 On The Evil, Delicious Species Invadin...
Photo: REX USA/Image Source/Rex. Lionfish are beautiful. With their striped bodies and dramatic plumes, the graceful, vibrantly colored aquatic animals loo
by Matthew Zuras

New York
Cat Power, Questlove, & More Shows To Catch This Week
Photo: via Matador Records, Stereogum, and Bowery Ballroom. Elliott Smith Tribute: Cat Power, Zachary Cole Smith (DIIV), Sky Ferreira, Yoni Wolf (of Why?),
by Nathan Reese

Styling Tips
As Seen On The Streets: Shirts Around Waists
by Connie Wang

Celebrity Style
BFFs Who Mix Work With Pleasure
by Us

Skin Care
Beauty Diets? How These Health Tomes Stack Up
by Tara Rasmus

Styling Tips
5 Genius Fall Styling Tips Straight From Madewell’s Head Ho...
by Connie Wang

Entertainment News
Kate Beckinsale’s Daughter Is Beautiful, But Who’s Su...
Photo: BEImages/Jim Smeal. Okay, so it's not exactly breaking news that celebrities have good-looking children. When two attractive people come togeth
by Seija Rankin

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Hair
The Secret To Perfect Curls Is Here
From fabric softeners for your hair to some damn fine curl tamers, Miss Jessie's certainly knows a thing or two about making tresses of all textures l
by Megan McIntyre

New York
Amazon's Gigantic Fashion Studio Is Now In Williamsburg
We're all too familiar with the online mega retailers that keep our closets full, but it's easy to feel like these e-commerce entities are far re
by Vanessa Golembewski

Entertainment
This Kitten Tootsie Roll Video Proves The Internet Is Your Friend
Though we appreciate the nostalgia behind the candies and novelties of yore, we have to admit that Tootsie Rolls never got us all that jazzed up. They stic
by Vanessa Golembewski

Shopping
8 Cole Haan Bags For Every Purse-onality
by Jada Wong

Designers
This Swimwear Vid Feels Like A Wes Anderson-Style Vacation
Photo: Courtesy of Design Army. Even though we're neck-deep in fluffy sweaters and cozy scarves at the moment, we're always down to fantasize abo
by Holly E. Thomas

Shopping
Attention, Shopping Addicts: These 12 Instagram Accounts Are Your...
by Marissa Rosenblum

Home
S.F. Ranked One Of The Top Cities In The States
Photo: Via San Francisco Official Site. Despite the whirlwind that is S.F.’s current rental market and our endless gripes about it, we're still
by Angela Tafoya

New York
Celebrate! Jersey Embraces Same-Sex Marriages!
As of midnight Monday, same-sex marriage became legal in New Jersey. And, dozens of couples rushed to tie the knot. Among the celebrations, Newark Mayor Co
by Annie Georgia Gre...

Makeup
Vote For Your Favorite Lancôme #24HinParis Artliner Look!
Photos: Courtesy of @iheartmakeupart, @simplyy0shirleyy, @makeup_by_jackie, @beautybylaura, @iammessy, @nirali105. It's an election day of sorts, here
by Jada Wong

Entertainment
Taylor Swift’s New Song Is, Like, “Sweeter Than Ficti...
Grab your cobalt blazer and curl your hair all Molly Ringwald-style, because Taylor Swift's taking you to prom. The country-pop star's got hersel
by Hayden Manders

Food & Drinks
DIY Ice Cream Tonight In 5 Minutes Flat
Photo: Girl Gone Country/Courtesy of Lauren Conrad. From her laid-back, effortless style to a fresh, ahead-of-the-trend beauty aesthetic, Lauren Conrad is
by LaurenConrad.com

Designers
Everybody Is Getting Cozy This Fall — Even Your Favorite Backpack
by Sarah Wasilak

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Entertainment News
Adele Passed Her Driver’s Test, Thanks To A Non-Fan
Photo: Courtesy of Adele. Watch out, London — Adele's taking the wheel now. She passed her driver's test over the weekend with the help of
by Hayden Manders

Makeup
DIY This Punk Cleopatra Makeup For Halloween
Still searching for a sexy (and tasteful) costume idea for Halloween? Cleopatra is kind of an obvious choice, but this tutorial at PopSugar takes the Egypt
by Tara Rasmus

Entertainment News
Indie-Pop Act Lucius Reveals Its Recipe For Making Magic
Photo: Courtesy of Lucius. Illustrated Ammiel Mendoza. Brooklyn indie-pop quintet Lucius manages to cover an astonishing amount of ground over the course o
by Nathan Reese

Diet & Nutrition
Please Stop Killing Your Superfoods
We're all aware of superfoods and how they pull double-duty when it comes to nourishing us with essential vitamins and nutrients. But, human beings of
by Kelly Bourdet

Tech
Get Excited: New iPads Are Coming To The Apple Event Tomorrow
Photo: Via Ars Technica. As we noted a couple weeks back, Apple is revving up for an event tomorrow that will reportedly revolve around some shiny, new iPa
by Matthew Zuras

Sex
I Got My Modern Love Essay Published — & It Was Weird
Illustrated by Ly Ngo. No one wants their love life dissected over Sunday brunch by strangers — unless they’re trying to get an essay into the
by Anna Davies

New York
Is Vogue Planning On A Lena Dunham Cover?
Photo: Courtesy of Miu Miu. To land a Vogue cover, it seems you have to hit all three points of a certain trifecta: You have to have a compelling (but nonc
by Connie Wang

Entertainment
Lady Gaga & R. Kelly’s New Song Is A Whole Lot Of Innuendo
The first of three new songs from Lady Gaga arrived early this morning. And, well, happy Monday. Gaga's blessed us all with a sonic caffeine high for
by Hayden Manders

Entertainment
NBC Gives Two More Shows The Axe
Photo: Courtesy of NBC. It's been a bit of a rough go for a few of fall's newest TV shows. While some of our favorite shows have developed quite
by Seija Rankin

San Francisco
Save Summer: 3 Chic Ways To Wear Your Warm-Weather Faves Now<...
by Julia Engel

Tech
Facebook Status-Update Problems? You’re Not The Only One
Photo: Via NBC. If you're experiencing problems with Facebook this morning, it's not just you. The social-media site is currently suffering a sys
by Matthew Zuras

Hair
Is 2-In-1 Shampoo A Miracle Time Saver Or Just Double The Trouble?
We're all about an awesome multi-use product. A highlighter/cheek tint/lip stain? Sign us up! But, something about a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner ha
by Dianna Mazzone

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San Francisco
20 Stylish Snaps From Treasure Island Music Festival
by Angela Tafoya

Entertainment News
Kate Middleton Scores At First Solo Tour
Last week Kate Middleton bid farewell to her maternity leave and headed back to work with her first solo appearance at a sports event for the charity Sport
by Emily London

Body
Tampon Tell-All: The Real Truth About TSS
Photographed By Rockie Nolan. We all see the toxic shock syndrome (TSS) warnings that come on those tiny pamphlets inside every box of tampons. And, most o
by Erika Stalder

Celebrity Style
We’re Left Speechless By Cara Delevingne’s Latest Tattoo
Can you have too much of a good thing? Is the question we ask ourselves as news has just reached us about Cara Delevingne latest ink. Yup, the supermodel h
by Emily London

New York
5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 21 2013
Gentlemen! Jackthreads just launched its first American-heritage private-label collection, Crosby & Ross. (Jackthreads) This Saturday, NYC's first
by Samantha Yu

New York
NYC’s Best Salons, Spas, Tailors, & More
by Meirav Devash

Politics
5 Things To Know This AM — Oct 21 2013
Warning: Chloé's hypnotic ballet video might induce trance-like symptoms, but watch it anyway. (Styleite) ASOS is starting an in-house band bec
by Hayden Manders

Celebrity Style
Jenna Lyons Reveals The Londoner With Oodles Of Style
There is only a month to go before the first J.Crew store opens in London. Hooray! Jenna Lyons, the brand's creative director and general style ambass
by Emily London

Politics
Missouri Chess Museum Holds Major Fashion Exhibition (And We̵...
If you're looking for a fashion-themed weekend trip, or have the fortune of being an inhabitant of Missouri, we strongly advise that you take a trip t
by Libby Banks

Entertainment News
Bar Refaeli Does Not Want A Boyfriend, Even If It IS Ryan Gosling
Now we're confused. Supermodel Bar Refaeli apparently lamented her single status in an interview with Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth , saying that
by Libby Banks

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