Refinery29 Archives - May 18, 2015

Sex
Cate Blanchett Is Not Bisexual, Wonders Why It Matters Either Way
Last week, Cate Blanchett appeared to reveal a new side of her sexuality in an interview with Variety about her new film
by Hayley MacMillen

New York
Quiz: Are You An Adult?
There are a few things that make you realize, damn, I'm old. One might be the inability to wake up without a hangover after a night out. Another is ha
by Jessica Chou

Entertainment News
Amanda Seyfried & Justin Long Fell In Love On Instagram
Amanda Seyfried and Justin Long are one of our favorite celebrity couples. They maintain a pretty low-key existence in New York City, and can mostly b
by Lauren Le Vine

Food & Drinks
Make Dinner Easy With This 15-Minute “Risotto” Recipe
I once was asked to be a guest judge on Iron Chef and it was SO MUCH FUN, but OMG did I learn the meaning of “too much of a good thing
by Impatient Foodie

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Diet & Nutrition
In The Future, You’ll Be Able To Make Your Own Morphine
Photographed by Jessica Nash. Update: Researchers have taken yet another crucial step towards creating “home-brewed” morphine using engineered
by Sarah Jacoby

Movies
Why Did This Have To Happen To Sansa Stark?
Let’s say it together: Gratuitous rape scenes do not compelling plot developments make. What Game of Thrones fans have been dreading ever since
by Everdeen Mason

Makeup
3 Serious Makeup Hacks Pros Swear By
Most beauty products are self-explanatory. Blush, eyeliner, makeup remover — we get it. A wash of color creates an effortless look, and one swipe tak
by Jada Wong

Home
20 Anti-Boring Apartment Buys You Need Now (Plus A Discount Code!)
by Venus Wong

Music
Exclusive: Ciara Opens Up About Future, Her Mother, & The “...
It’s been 11 years since Ciara made “Goodies” a worldwide hit. Now on her sixth studio album, the 29-year-old singer-songwriter has found
by Ilana Kaplan

Designers
J.Crew’s New Designer Collabs Are Here, & They’re SO ...
Every year, we eagerly await the list of CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award winners for reasons both benevolent and selfish. Of course, we're happy to see
by Leeann Duggan

Work & Money
Here’s How To Be Happier At Work
Workplace stress is a serious subject. According to a survey from the American Psychological Association, more tha
by Greatist

Shopping
White Shoes To Start Summer Off With A Clean Slate
by Ana Colon

New York
30 Pieces Of Eye Candy You Can Only See In New York
by Erin Cunningham

Work & Money
What It’s Like To Be An “Underperforming” Emplo...
Google frequently tops the list of best places to work in the U.S. That's not just because of the free snacks and fitness classes. There
by Lindsey Stanberry

Street Style
The Newest Fashion Bloggers Don’t Even Have Blogs
When you think of fashion bloggers, a few requirements come to mind: a covetable personal style, a photographer (or friend with a camera) in
by Liza Darwin

Entertainment News
Why Did Chrissy Teigen Roll Her Eyes At Iggy Azalea?
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend were just wrapping up their interview with Giuliana Rancic before Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards. As they b
by Vanessa Golembewski

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Home
6 Useful Life Lessons I Learned By NOT Shopping In Brooklyn
by Sean Santiago

World News
Indonesia General Defends Virginity Tests For Female Soldiers
The U.S. military is sometimes a challenging place for female soldiers, but some women in uniform have it a lot worse. An&nbs
by Meredith Clark

San Francisco
Starbucks Wants To Start Serving Alcohol In San Francisco
Have you ever been sitting at a Starbucks and wished that you could order a big old glass of vino? Or, perhaps, a plate of truffle mac 'n'&n
by Angela Tafoya

Travel
The 10 Weirdest Things We Found On The TSA’s Instagram
by Erin Donnelly

Music
What Taylor Swift’s New Video Got Wrong
Let me preface this by saying: I am a major Taylor Swift fan. I’ve danced around my living room to “Shake it Off,” listened to ̶
by Jessica Chou

Food & Drinks
The Latest Trend In Cocktails Is Here
It goes by many names. You’ll see it as “white lightning,” “white dog,” or — most infamously — “moonshine.” It’s whiskey straight fro
by Claire Lower

Entertainment News
Leighton Meester & Adam Brody Are Having A Baby
Baby Brody is a go! Leighton Meester and husband Adam Brody have been keeping a major secret under wraps: The married couple of more than one year are expe
by Erin Donnelly

Designers
This New Clothing Line Will Fix Bad Desk Posture
We've all been there: You're sitting at your desk, just plugging away on boatloads of work, when you suddenly realize you've been
by Liza Darwin

Living
The Faux Pas You Didn’t Even Know You Were Making
by Hannah Hart

Entertainment News
10 Tina Fey Quotes To Live By
by Vanessa Golembewski

Diet & Nutrition
Save Money This Week: Make These Quick & Healthy Meals At Home
by Christine Richmond

Celebrity Beauty
Kesha Dyes Hair Lime Green
Looks like we should hold on to our Manic Panic dyes after all. Just when we thought the bright-hair trend might be over, it seems to have come back in ful
by Taylor Bryant

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Tech
3 Apps That Will Change Your Week
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” “Birds of a feather flock together.” Those aphorisms carry a lot of wisdom. But, it's
by Felicity Sargent

Entertainment News
Kim Let It Slip That She Knows Bruce’s New Name
Part One of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians' special on Bruce Jenner’s transition aired last night, and while it’s clear that he has the f
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Politics
President Obama Joined Twitter — Finally!
The latest sign that President Obama is coasting into the last two years of his presidency? He's got his own Twitter account. Only time will
by Meredith Clark

Beauty
The Highest Ranked Drugstore Self-Tanner Right Now
The sun is finally shining, and the temps are warming up at last. Which means we're making sure to have our good friends SPF and oil-fr
by Taylor Bryant

Movies
Let’s Discuss The Mad Men Finale
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for the series finale of Mad Men. The opening of the Mad Men series finale seemed like a literal depiction of Don Draper's dea
by Lauren Le Vine

Music
Beyoncé & Jay Z Donated Bail Money To Protestors In Ferguson & Ba...
Beyoncé and Jay Z don't just spend their money on extravagant purchases like dragon egg props. They also spread it around to make a powerful po
by Erin Donnelly

Shopping
Kylie Jenner Wore An Alexander Wang Onesie To Lunch
by Casey Lewis

Politics
The Pope Named Two New Saints — & Made A Political Statement
Pope Francis made history again this weekend when he canonized two Palestinian Arab nuns and met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. It may seem
by Meredith Clark

foodiversity
Level V: Create A Homemade Dessert In Just 15 Minutes
Making dessert can be super-intimidating, especially when baking is involved. But, thanks to this 15-minute stovetop recipe, you'll always have a
by Zoe Bain

Styling Tips
The Perfect Interview Outfit In 60 Seconds
Being the #girlboss that you are, we're not surprised you landed another big-time job interview. (See, polishing up your LinkedIn totally paid off aft
by Alison Ives

Sex
Here’s What Your Hometown Says About Your Relationship
It seems we're either full of hometown pride or we try to forget about it as soon as we leave. Either way, where we grew up is one of s
by Sarah Jacoby

Entertainment News
Wiz Khalifa’s Tribute To Paul Walker Is Beyond Beautiful
Get ready to feel all the feelings. During Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, Wiz Khalifa performed his chart-topping hit “See You Agai
by Vanessa Golembewski

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Movies
Why One Man Feels Tricked By The “Feminist Message” O...
If you haven’t seen Mad Max: Fury Road yet, we highly suggest you remedy that fact at the earliest possible juncture. This film is destined for the s
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Celebrity Beauty
The Raddest Looks From The Billboard Music Awards
by Maria Del Russo

Music
This One Directioner Might Have A New Girlfriend
One Direction may have lost a “brother,” as they referred to Zayn Malik at last night's Billboard Music Awards, but one of them may have g
by Erin Donnelly

Movies
TLC’s Submissive Wives: The Most Sexist Show On Te...
The first time we watched the clip for TLC’s new show, Submissive Wives’ Guide to Marriage, we kept waiting for the wink. The show — whic
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Entertainment News
Kendall & Kylie Jenner Booed At Billboard Music Awards
Tough crowd! Kendall and Kylie Jenner had a rough go at presenting during last night's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Loud boos could be heard a
by Erin Donnelly

Los Angeles
14 Summer Essentials Hand-Picked By Celeb Stylists
by Erin Fitzpatrick

Street Style
15 Chic Carryalls To Tote Around This Summer
by Angela Tafoya

Movies
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — May 18 2015
Carol, starring Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett, is winning some serious rave reviews at Cannes. (The Hollywood Reporter) The writers of Mad Men reveal thei
by Erin Donnelly

Chicago
Chicago’s Hottest Chefs On The Best (& Worst) First-Date Meals
by K. Aleisha Fetters

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