Refinery29 Archives - October 11, 2016

Mind
Viral Post Says Bizarre Things About Illnesses To Make A Point
A post published in March 2015 on the Tumblr griffindoreo has been making its way around Facebook this week ever since author David G. McAfee shared it. It
by Suzannah Weiss

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Entertainment News
Shailene Woodley Speaks Out After Pipeline Protest Arrest
Shailene Woodley didn't take long to post comment on her recent arrest while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. The actress streamed the incident
by Michael Hafford

Tech
Here’s When President Obama Thinks We’ll Make It To Mars
Living in space is not just a fantasy anymore. It may actually be possible within our lifetimes — or at least Obama thinks so. In a CNN op-ed, the pr
by Suzannah Weiss

TV Shows
Chanel’s Red Wedding On Scream Queens, Episode 3 &...
Scream Queens is not playing around tonight. I don't think there has been a bloodier episode in this season or the last. And it's not even Hallow
by Morgan Baila

Tech
This iPhone Hack Ends “Ducking” Forever
While your iPhone can track your steps and listen to voice commands, it's still not up to date on curse words. That's why, in the middle of ranti
by Kathryn Lindsay

TV Shows
Samantha Bee Calls Out Republican Cowards Backing Trump
This election is a lot like a truly bad smell. It's horrifying, it poisons the air around us, but there's that one note of sweetness that keeps u
by Michael Hafford

Food & Drinks
Soylent Is Making People “Violently Ill”
Soylent's new snack bars are making people sick, and it's not because of how they look. In fact, both the manufacturer and the customers can'
by Kathryn Lindsay

TV Shows
This American Horror Story Character Could Be A Real Person
American Horror Story: Roanoke is already seeming like the string that ties all previous seasons of the show together. Now, a redditor has pinpointed a pos
by Michael Hafford

Fashion
Aly Raisman Turned An Olympic Meme Into A Sock Design
What has Aly Raisman been up to when she hasn't been slightly busy adding to her Olympic-medal count this year? Well, she's been designing socks,
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Work & Money
Pharmacy Protests The Wage Gap By Charging Men 7% More
With the first female presidential nominee running against someone who was recorded talking about sexually assaulting women, gender has been an issue on ma
by Kathryn Lindsay

Food & Drinks
This Restaurant Serves Food From All Over The World, Courtesy Of ...
There's nothing better than your grandma's cooking…except maybe a bunch of grandmas' cooking all in one restaurant. That's exactl
by Suzannah Weiss

Styling Tips
Confidence-Boosting Tips From Your Favorite Plus Bloggers
by Liz Black

Entertainment News
Kim Kardashian Suing Website For Saying She Faked Robbery
You probably know Media Takeout as one of the finest purveyors of dubious news on the internet. You'll recognize the headline style. Just to pick some
by Michael Hafford

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Trends
These Are The Best Accessories Trends From Fashion Week
by Rachel Besser

Pop Culture
Can Everyone Chill About Joe Jonas’s Music Video?
Joe Jonas and his band, DNCE, have a new music video out for their single “Body Moves,” and the internet at large seems very turned on. The for
by Molly Horan

Tech
30 Decorations For The True Halloween Fan
by Christina Bonnington

US News
THIS Is How Eric Trump Defended His Dad’s Offensive Remarks
Why did Donald Trump joke about grabbing women “by the pussy” back in 2005? According to his son Eric Trump, it's because his father has a
by Andrea González-R...

Drink Recipes
The Dessert Drink You’ll Love All Fall
Is that shock we see on your face? It’s ok, we didn’t believe it would be this delicious either. Beer plus ice cream equals everything you need and
by Lauren Paige Magenta

Food & Drinks
This Ad Is Going Viral — For A Hilarious Reason
With Columbus Day comes lots of sales, which are usually welcomed by consumers. However, one Brooklyn grocery store accidentally advertised a fairly distur
by Olivia Harrison

Shopping
We Didn’t Ask For An Off-The-Shoulder Sweatshirt, But…
We assumed come fall we'd move on from the overdone off-the-shoulder silhouette and make room for some fresh, autumn-appropriate trends (like the mini
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Makeup
Anastasia Just Dropped Something Major — & You Can See It Here First
When makeup brand Anastasia Beverly Hills teased its first Halloween tutorial of the year on Instagram, its 11 million fans on the platform flipped out. An
by Kelsey Castañon

Designers
The Evolution Of The Striped Shirt Trend (& One Of The Key Brands...
Odds are you have (at least) one striped shirt hanging in your closet. It’s an oft-talked-about staple; a requisite piece for trying to nail the whol
by Ana Colon

Books & Art
Brit Bennett Talks The Mothers & The Women Who Shape Our...
In Brit Bennett's debut novel, The Mothers, a young woman grieving the death of her mom falls into a relationship with the church pastor's son, h
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Living
This Vintage Wedding Photo Is Going Viral Because Of One Familiar...
If you've ever daydreamed about marrying a celebrity, this photo proves there's hope. Maybe you won't ever meet your famous crush, but you c
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Amy Adams On The Ridiculousness Of Salary Negotiations In Hollywood
In her cover story for the November issue of Elle U.K., Amy Adams spoke candidly about the gender wage gap that persists in Hollywood. The Nocturnal Animal
by Morgan Baila

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TV Shows
Maisie Williams Trolls Sophie Turner With The Absolute Best G...
On Monday, Maisie Williams created what is possibly the best meme in Game of Thrones history. It shows Sophie Turner at the Emmys with an expression on her
by Suzannah Weiss

Food & Drinks
6 Soups-In-A-Jar That Will Become Your New Obsession
by Zoe Bain

Health Trends
Why Gabrielle Union Supports Those Who Don’t Want To See
If you aren't planning on seeing The Birth of a Nation, you have Gabrielle Union's support. In an interview with Essence for the magazine's
by Kimberly Truong

Home
George & Amal Clooney Are Moving To NYC & This Is Where They̵...
by Olivia Harrison

Books & Art
This Is Your New Favorite YA Power Couple
Tahereh Mafi's wedding bouquet was made from pages of a novel by her husband, Ransom Riggs. Their reception was held in 2014 at The Last Bookstore in
by Molly Horan

Tech
EmojiMovie Is Coming To Haunt Your Dreams
There are certain things that should never be animated or have a starring role in a movie. Poop is one of them. But that hasn't stopped Sony Pictures
by Madeline Buxton

Movies
Gal Gadot Responds To Wonder Woman Being Bisexual
The world of DC comics just got even more inclusive. In an interview with Variety, Gal Gadot addressed the recent news that Wonder Woman was written to be
by Morgan Baila

Food & Drinks
This New Supermarket Could Be The Next Trader Joe’s
Have you heard of a little website called Amazon.com? This online-shopping mecca has steadfastly provided us with unbeatable prices on our favorite goods c
by Elizabeth Buxton

Body
Jennifer Weiner Is The Body-Positive Hero We All Need Right Now
Chances are, you probably know Jennifer Weiner as the prolific author behind bestselling books such as In Her Shoes, Good In Bed, and Who Do You Love. And
by Kimberly Truong

Sex
The Awesome Way Twitter Is Celebrating National Coming Out Day
Today is National Coming Out Day, a holiday created by the Human Rights Campaign in the '80s to promote the visibility of LGBTQ people. There are plen
by Sara Coughlin

Hair
The Hair Products Pros ALWAYS Have In Their Kits
by Mi-Anne Chan

Food & Drinks
So That’s Where The Little Piece Of Plastic On Your Pizza C...
You know that little piece of plastic that comes on top of your delivery pizza? It may look like a miniature three-legged table fit for a doll, but this ti
by Olivia Harrison

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Pop Culture
Chris Pratt’s Photos From A Children’s Hospital Will ...
When Chris Pratt visited Seattle Children's Hospital this week he posed for photos with some brave kids battling cancer. Madisen is #strongagainstcanc
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
Here’s How To Get A FREE Chipotle Burrito Today
Do you like to play games? Do you like burritos? Do you like free stuff? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions — or all of them
by Olivia Harrison

Work & Money
The Work Problem ALL Millennials Face — & How To Deal With It
Even as I typed his name into Google, I knew I was making a terrible mistake. The subject of my search was a particular ex-boyfriend. He’d dumped me
by Catherine Baab-Mu...

Pop Culture
Noted Media Critic Nicki Minaj Has Some Words About Nude Selfie D...
Nicki Minaj is a very good rapper. She's also stepping up as one of our nation's foremost media critics. In an interview for the November cover o
by Hunter Harris

Makeup
You’ll Use These Halloween-Store Beauty Finds All Year Long
by Samantha Sasso

Books & Art
This Harry Potter Theory About Aunt Petunia Changes Ever...
A Tumblr post published in 2014 and just shared by Bustle contains a fan theory that'll totally change how you think about Harry Potter's family:
by Suzannah Weiss

Pop Culture
This Leaked Video Does Not Prove Kim Kardashian Staged H...
Radar Online has just released a leaked video of Kim Kardashian that they claim proves her attack in Paris was a hoax. Note: the validity and full context
by Arianna Davis

Celebrity Style
Carrie Bradshaw Would Love This Sarah Jessica Parker-Designed LBD
It's been more than a decade since the final episode of Sex and the City aired, but Sarah Jessica Parker has been keeping the spirit of Carrie Bradsha
by Ana Colon

World News
One Thing Holding Girls Back Worldwide
Most of us remember what a drag it was to do chores as kids. But for millions of girls worldwide, daily household tasks go far beyond cleaning your room or
by Torey Van Oot

Celebrity Beauty
Can We All Stop Talking About Kylie Jenner’s Lip Injections...
Let's just get this one teensy fact out in the open: Kylie Jenner is not her lip injections. The 19-year-old has her own cosmetics line (which is actu
by Kelsey Castañon

Sex
Hey, Straight People — Stop Making Your Friends’ Queerness ...
It was early in the morning on Monday, June 13, the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting that took 49 lives, when I saw the status my brother B had pos
by Hayley MacMillen

Pop Culture
Ansel Elgort Comes To Shailene Woodley’s Defense After Her ...
Shailene Woodley has been released from jail following her Monday arrest while participating in a peaceful protest in North Dakota. Soon afterward, #FreeSh
by Morgan Baila

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Mind
More People Were Calling RAINN’s Sexual Assault Hotline Aft...
Donald Trump's degrading comments about sexually assaulting women were not just offensive to liberals and conservatives alike, but they were also extr
by Suzannah Weiss

Wellness
12 Photos Show What It’s Really Like To Grow Up Trans
by Sara Coughlin

Tech
We Are Obsessed With These “Read-It-Later” Apps
by Meghan De Maria

Pop Culture
The BeyHive Is Trolling This Politician For Her Ludicrous Beyoncé...
Former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey may have just made the biggest mistake of her career — angering Beyoncé fans. For some rea
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
With This New Cookbook, You Can Re-create Everything Brad Pitt Ha...
You may have never realized this before, but Brad Pitt, one of the greatest actors of our time, spends a lot of his onscreen time chowing down. From shrimp
by Olivia Harrison

Sex
Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Coming Out As Pansexual
Miley Cyrus has always been candid about her sexuality, and thankfully, it doesn't seem like she'll be stopping anytime soon. In an interview wit
by Kimberly Truong

Diet & Nutrition
Costco Chicken Salad Might Be Making People Sick Again
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned this week that four cases of salmonella may be associated with chicken salad sold at one Costco location in
by Sarah Jacoby

Entertainment News
Billy Bush Could Have Been Edited Out Of The Tape — But I’m...
It's looking less and less like Billy Bush will ever return to The Today Show. Bush was suspended from the morning program after the now infamous tape
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
What’s The Best Halloween Candy, Ever?
Dressing up for Halloween is always fun — but the real best part is candy. Even if you haven't gone trick-or-treating in many years, you're
by Meghan De Maria

Styling Tips
These Costumes Will WIN Halloween
by Ana Colon

Pop Culture
No One Is Surprised That Nick Viall Slept With A Bachelor
Nick Viall really has a way with the ladies. The Bachelor star had a living Mr. Krabs meme moment when he laid eyes on a woman who stepped out of the limo
by Hunter Harris

Celebrity Beauty
Kristin Cavallari Changed Her Hair For The First Time Since L...
Kristin Cavallari is no longer the girl we knew and loved (and hated to love, and loved to hate) on Laguna Beach. She's since gotten married to footba
by Kelsey Castañon

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Pop Culture
Miley Cyrus Defends Woody Allen: “He’s A Really Great...
Miley Cyrus just joined the ranks of actors defending Woody Allen against allegations of sexual abuse. When asked about the 80-year-old actor, director, an
by Morgan Baila

Fitness
This Street-Fighting Teen Is #GirlPower Goals
It's one thing to be 15 years old with a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. However, taking your martial arts training to a rural village in India
by Caroline Stanley

Fashion
Here’s All The Unapologetically Feminist Merch You’ve...
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Work & Money
A Week In Toronto On A $140,000 Salary
12:30 p.m. — I’m out getting an $11 veggie burrito when my boyfriend calls to say that he and a friend found a lost dog.
by You

Fitness
11 Things You Should Do Before Every Workout
by Ally Hickson

Living
Disney Made A Big Announcement About Magic Kingdom Weddings
People have long been able to get hitched in the happiest place on Earth — Disney World — and many have chosen to do so with stunning results.
by Olivia Harrison

Body
I Had No Idea What To Say To My Friend After Her Cancer Diagnosis
When I met Jen 11 years ago, on my first day at a new job, she felt more like a mentor than a friend. But we got closer as our lives moved along the same t
by Andrea Delbanco

Pop Culture
Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Yet Another Privileged Comment
Gwyneth Paltrow, actress and curator of overpriced products (see: $820 incense burner), would like women far and wide to know they have a deadline for self
by Molly Horan

Celebrity Beauty
CoverGirl Just Announced Its First Male Face — & He Couldn’...
by Mi-Anne Chan

Pop Culture
Perez Hilton Says Angelina Jolie Wants To Sue Him Over Divorce Co...
Apparently Melissa Etheridge isn't the only person on Team Jolie's naughty list. Gossip blogger Perez Hilton has claimed that lawyers for Angelin
by Erin Donnelly

Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Says Kim Is “Not Doing Well” After A...
Khloé Kardashian visited the The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday October 11 to give an update on her sister a week after her robbery and attack in P
by Morgan Baila

Makeup
The Most Epic Halloween DIYs You’ll Ever See
by Phillip Picardi

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Skin Care
Donald Trump’s Latest Unbelievable Leak Continues To Minimi...
Maria Del Russo is a beauty editor at Refinery29. The views expressed here are her own.Last Friday The Washington Post released the now-infamous tapes of D
by Maria Del Russo

Celebrity Beauty
Steal These Celeb Beauty Looks For Under $10
by Mi-Anne Chan

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