Refinery29 Archives - November 13, 2017

US News
A New FBI Report Shows Hate Crimes Increased In 2016
According to a report released by the FBI today, the number of hate crimes committed in 2016 increased by nearly 5% compared to 2015. According to the tall
by Caitlin Flynn

US News
Don Jr.'s Alleged Connection With WikiLeaks Is As Alarming As It ...
Donald Trump Jr. has a lot more to worry about than Keurig pulling ads from Sean Hannity's Fox News show. On Monday, The Atlantic published a bombshel
by Madison Medeiros

Makeup
This Swedish Beauty Line Is Making Its Triumphant Return To The U...
If you feel like you can now say “been there, swatched that” with nearly every makeup line under the sun, good news: A highly rated beauty line
by Kaitlin Reilly

Health Trends
Disneyland Guests Contracted Legionnaires' Disease, But What Is It?
Disneyland announced that it shut down a pair of cooling towers after eight guests contracted Legionnaires' disease, which can come after contact with cont
by Christopher Luu

Entertainment News
Weeds’ Elizabeth Perkins Singles Out James Woods During ...
On Sunday, activist and #MeToo creator Tarana Burke held the #MeToo Survivors' March in Hollywood. Many participants held up signs calling out men lik
by Caitlin Flynn

Music
Lady Gaga Puts The Brakes On Her Show To Aid An Injured Fan
Going to concerts, while extremely fun, can be a dangerous dance with fate. Think of it: You're standing in a crowd of thousands of people who, like y
by Madison Medeiros

Living
This iPhone Case Makes Marriage Proposals Way Easier
It's no secret that there are a million ways to propose. You could bake a ring into a layer cake or put it on your dog's collar and have Fido del
by Kaitlin Reilly

TV Shows
A New Riverdale Theory Says That Kevin Is Basically The ...
We may know who killed Jason Blossom on Riverdale, but the CW drama brought out an even bigger mystery with its sophomore season. We have no clue who the m
by Kaitlin Reilly

Food & Drinks
Don’t Serve These At Thanksgiving Without A Warning Sign
by Zoe Bain

Makeup
This Nail Polish Brand Just Launched Makeup — & It's Made For Ins...
Coming soon to an influencer's feed near you.
by Georgia Murray

Living
This Harry Potter Advent Calendar Is Dobby's Dream Gift
Sometimes it's the countdown to the holidays that is just as fun as the holidays themselves. For those celebrating Christmas, advent calendars can be
by Kaitlin Reilly

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Work & Money
A Humans Of New York Reminder: Take Credit When Credit Is Due
Not getting credit for one's contributions to work can be a massive pet peeve, and a morale-draining experience if repeated. Sure, there are tasks we
by Judith Ohikuare

Beauty
Prince Harry Is Getting Some Heat For Growing A Beard
Who knew that on the same day Kate Middleton debuted a new bob, her brother-in-law Prince Harry would be in hot water over his own hair? More specifically,
by Samantha Sasso

Fashion
Dress Up Your Workout Gear With This Easy Styling Hack
(Paid Content) Everyone knows the internal struggle that is choosing between your fave stress-busting workout class and planning a much-needed catch-up wit
by Allie Briggs

TV Shows
Cheryl's Riverdale Storyline Was Inspired By America...
On Wednesday's episode of Riverdale, “When A Stranger Calls,” Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch) met Veronica's rich kid friend Nick S
by Kaitlin Reilly

Beauty
The Story Behind These Box Braids Is So Important
Black hair isn't just around to keep our heads warm. Even the most basic ponytails and messy buns have history. There is history weaved into our curls
by Khalea Underwood

Tech
How To Stream The American Music Awards This Weekend
Want to catch performances by Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Demi Lovato, Alessia Cara, and more? Then you should tune in to the American Music Awards, happ
by Natalie Gontcharova

Fashion
After 50 Years, Wilhelmina Is Celebrating Decades Of Beauty
by Landon Peoples

Beauty
This New Makeup-Removing App Wants To Destroy Your Self-Esteem — ...
It's seriously inaccurate — but that's not all.
by Rachel Krause

Tech
The Girl Scouts Want To Be Silicon Valley's Best Bet For The Future
If you've bought Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, or Do-si-dos during the past few years, you probably noticed that the checkout process was a bit diffe
by Madeline Buxton

Tech
How To See This Week's Gorgeous Leonid Meteor Shower
This week started out with the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, and is wrapping up with another celestial spectacle to round things out. The penultimate m
by Madeline Buxton

Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault Survivors Don't Want Attention — They Want To Be B...
About a month ago, the #MeToo hashtag first made its way around social media, as survivors of sexual assault and harassment came forward to share their exp
by Cory Stieg

Entertainment News
Louis C.K.’s Former Manager Breaks His Silence: “What I Did Was W...
After the New York Times published a piece detailing allegations from five different women that Louis C.K. either masturbated in front of them or asked to
by Kathryn Lindsay

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Beauty
HSN Is Having A Huge Beauty Sale That Will Solve All You...
by Samantha Sasso

Wellness
The NYC Subway Is Making A Major Gender-Inclusive Change
The New York City subway system has announced plans to make New Yorkers' travel journeys a little more inclusive (although unfortunately not more effi
by Kimberly Truong

Weddings
This New Wedding Website For Men Raises Old Questions
When you Google “wedding website for grooms,” the first result is an article on a website that helps you put together wedding playlists with su
by Natalie Gontcharova

Movies
Yes, Aladdin Is Still Racist
It's been 25 years since Aladdin was released, and now that we're adults, we can talk about its shortcomings.
by Sesali Bowen

Beauty
The Best Under-$15 Beauty Buys At Sephora Right Now
by Brianna Arps

Fashion
André 3000 Is Back & — This Time He’s Wearing Tretorns
The rapper just debuted his “I André Benjamin will not draw in class” Tretorn capsule collection.
by Channing Hargrove

Money Diaries
A Week As A Legal Sex Worker In Mound House, NV, On A $267,000 Sa...
Welcome back to Money Diaries Monday! At the start of each week, we take a deep dive into Money Diaries in a variety of ways, from recurring articles to fr
by Alice Little

Pop Culture
Bachelorette’s Emily Maynard Welcomes Fourth Child
Baby number four has arrived into the Johnson family! Emily Maynard Johnson and husband Tyler Johnson welcomed their new baby boy to the world, and as it t
by Meagan Fredette

Movies
The Wonder Woman Sequel Will Be Here Sooner Than You Think
If you’ve been counting down the months until you can once again see the fierce female warrior Wonder Woman fight for good on the big screen, a recent an
by Olivia Harrison

TV Shows
Why Last Night’s Shameless Sex Scene Is So Disappointing
Here at Refinery29, you could say we’re pretty dedicated to seeing plus-size women included (well and complexly) in pop culture; that is the whole point
by Ariana Romero

Home
11 Beloved Brands We Bet You Didn't Know Are On Jet.com
by Anna Gray

Holiday
Your Horoscope-Obsessed Friends Will Definitely Appreciate These ...
by Sara Coughlin

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Relationships
Can You Ever Get A Bad Texter To Change Their Ways?
If you've interacted with another human this century, you've likely encountered a shitty texter. Maybe it was a friend, someone you wanted to dat
by Maria Del Russo

Fashion
20 Instagrams That Prove The Beret Isn't Going Anywhere
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Beauty
I Pitted A $50 Holographic Highlighter Against A $10 One — & Here...
Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beaut
by Mi-Anne Chan

World News
Japan Takes Steps Toward Abolishing Law That Requires Women To Ch...
Reform by reform, Japan is getting closer to abolishing a law requiring married couples to share a last name that's been on the books since 1896, acco
by Natalie Gontcharova

TV Shows
Lord Of The Rings Is Officially Becoming A TV Series, My...
Lord of the Rings fellowship, assemble. We're blowing the war horn to bring you the news you need and have been dreaming of since the Battle of Minas
by Meagan Fredette

US News
Another Woman Alleges GOP Candidate Sexually Assaulted Her When S...
A woman says Moore allegedly groped her, choked her, and forced her head near his crotch without her consent. She said she was 16 years old.
by Andrea González-R...

TV Shows
Allow Jason Momoa To Seduce You With Some Dothraki
It's pretty clear that if you're a Game Of Thrones character once, you're a Game Of Thrones character for life, and nobody is still as big a
by Kathryn Lindsay

Entertainment News
Andrew Garfield Says He Has Been Threatened By Powerful Hollywood...
In the past few weeks, dozens of people have come forward about the sexual harassment they've reportedly experienced while working in Hollywood. Their
by Meghan De Maria

Beauty
Confessions Of A Vagina Piercer
Cassi Lopez is the head body piercer at New York Adorned. She has worked in the field for 14 years and specializes in ear and female genital piercings. The
by Kelsey Castañon

Pop Culture
Rachel Lindsay I Don't Know Her-ed New Bachelor Arie L.
Rachel Lindsay might be one of the ruling members of Bachelor Nation, but that doesn't mean she knew who Arie Luyendyk, Jr. was when he was announced
by Rebecca Farley

Pop Culture
Remy Ma Can Unite Women, Even If She Doesn't Get Along With All O...
Remy Ma's girl gang of lady rappers any less magical that one lady rapper isn’t in it.
by Sesali Bowen

Food News
Starbucks 2017 Holiday Gift Guide Includes More Items Than Ever B...
by Olivia Harrison

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Food & Drinks
A Celebrity Caterer Dishes On The Weirdest (& Best) Parts Of Her Job
by Marshall Bright

Home
How To Take Insta-Worthy Shots Of Your House Plants
by Venus Wong

Beauty
The Truth About Kate Middleton's New Bob
The “Kate Middleton Effect” is real. It's not just her outfit choices that send fans in a tizzy and online sales through the roof, either
by Samantha Sasso

Beauty
Is Spotify About To Become The Next Big Beauty Destination?
Since launching her eponymous makeup line in 2015, Pat McGrath has seamlessly parlayed her status as one of the fashion world's most innovative runway
by Rachel Krause

Food News
Oreo Cookies & Creme Candy Canes Are Finally Here
Update: It looks like we were actually good this year. Well, good enough to have our holiday dream of Oreo-flavored candy canes come true. This past summer
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Nick Jonas Can't Stop Gushing Over Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner
Joe Jonas is engaged — and no one is happier than his younger brother Nick. Nick Jonas discussed Joe and Sophie Turner's engagement in a recent int
by Meghan De Maria

Food News
Jonathan Cheban, The Foodgōd, Went To Disney World & Here's What ...
Last week, Jonathan Cheban, known for being one of Kim Kardashian’s best friends, recently made headlines for officially changing his name to Foodgōd. P
by Olivia Harrison

Movies
Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese Opens Up About Being Harasse...
In this reckoning currently rippling through Hollywood and beyond, women aren't the only survivors coming forward with stories. In addition to the men
by Kathryn Lindsay

Entertainment
Meryl Streep's Powerful Message For The Men Of Hollywood
Meryl Streep has spent her legendary career deepening Hollywood's investment in women's stories. Whether she's playing Runway magazine'
by Rachel Selvin

Food & Drinks
Sip These 20 Seasonal Teas For All The Fall (& Winter) Feels
by Elizabeth Buxton

Fashion
All The Times A Black Model Covered British Vogue
In the magazine's 101-year history.
by Channing Hargrove

US News
I'm Still Recovering From Hurricane Maria — & Here's What I Want ...
It's easy to imagine the lush splendor of Carlos Giovannetti's farm before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in late September. Giovannetti was a c
by Rachel Selvin

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Movies
The Chance Encounter That Inspired Wonder
If you were a middle-schooler today, you almost certainly would read Wonder by R.J. Palacio, a tear-jerker of a book about a ten-year-old boy born with sev
by Elena Nicolaou

Wellness
The Real Reason Women Prefer Being Single More Than Men
Even the best relationships have their problems. Maybe one of you is investing more emotional energy than the other; one of you isn't pulling your wei
by Natalie Gil

Beauty
This Is What Fenty Beauty's New Lipstick Actually Looks Like
Update: If you've been wondering what Rihanna's new red lipstick from Fenty Beauty looks like, allow her to show you. With “Watch n' L
by Madison Medeiros

Music
Taylor Swift Reveals Her Reputation Tour Dates, But Are ...
Are you ready for it? Because the new Taylor is taking reputation on the road, and tickets are going to be extremely difficult to come by. Entertainment We
by Meagan Fredette

Relationships
How To “Meet The Parents” When There’s A Language Barrier
The pressure that comes with meeting your S.O.'s parents is real, no matter the circumstances. But, when you can't smoothly compliment their home
by Sara Coughlin

Wellness
The Church Of England Has Made A Strong Statement Against Anti-LG...
In a move to hopefully curb anti-LGBTQ bullying, the Church of England has announced a measure that encourages children to explore their gender identity. O
by Kimberly Truong

Pop Culture
Marc Maron Responds To Louis C.K.'s Apology
Marc Maron, a contemporary and sometimes friend of Louis C.K., responded to the recent accounts of sexual harassment published in the Times. The Times cult
by Rebecca Farley

Weddings
This Is How Long The Average Couple Is Together Before They Get M...
This story was originally published on July 19, 2017. Modern couples are rewriting the rulebook when it comes to weddings and marriage. We’re spendin
by Natalie Gil

Home
I Lived In The Cheapest Room In Manhattan & It Wasn't Worth It Fo...
From 2012 to 2014, for about two years in college, I lived in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. Whenever the topic of my livin
by Venus Wong

World News
In Olivia Wilde's New Documentary, Women Are On The Front Lines F...
The documentary "Fear Us Women" shows us what's like to be a woman on the front lines fighting ISIS through the eyes of Hanna Bohman, a Canadian volunteer.
by Andrea González-R...

TV Shows
The Kardashians Finally Figured Out How To Handle A Scandal On
The Kardashians have weathered their fair share of scandals, and then some. After all, the family reached new heights of fame first with a murder trial, an
by Ariana Romero

Work & Money
7 Tricks That Make Paying Common Bills A Little Less Expensive
In a survey of more than 2,000 adults in the United States by CreditCards.com, 28% of people admitted that they don't pay their credit card bill in fu
by Judith Ohikuare

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Wellness
These Are The Best & Worst Cities To Be Single
If you're struggling in the dating scene, it might not be your fault; blame it on your location, especially if you live in one of the worst cities for
by Sarah Van Cleve

Wellness
People May Never Fully Recover From A Real Broken Heart
New research from the University of Aberdeen suggests that people who suffer from a truly “broken” heart may never fully recover. The researche
by Kasandra Brabaw

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