Refinery29 Archives - May 18, 2018

On Sunday, the third episode of Starz's new drama Sweetbitter airs. Before settling in to see what Tess and the rest of the restaurant crew get up to

by Olivia Harrison

TV Shows
The Negative Reviews Of 13 Reasons Why's Second Season A...
I first picked up Jay Asher's novel 13 Reasons Why in high school, shortly after the book's publication. The novel resonated with some of my frie
by Kaitlin Reilly

Queer Voices
When Internet Filters Think LGBTQ+ Websites Are Porn, Queer Kids ...
When I was 16, I spent a lot of time in the tiny, windowless loft above my bedroom, contemplating why my brother going out with *Bea Lewis made me so jealo
by Kasandra Brabaw

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Music
New Music This Week: Camila Cabello Drinks Sangria, Jessie Reyes ...
Pharrell Williams x Camila Cabello “Sangria Wine” Pharrell and Camila started a thing when they worked on “Havana” together (he con
by Courtney E. Smith

Beauty
Lupita Nyong'o Started A Makeup Petition In High School For The B...
Many people's first introduction to Lupita Nyong'o was through her Academy Award-winning role in 12 Years a Slave and the impactful speech she ga
by Erika Stalder

Beauty
Great News For Your Hair: Ulta Is Having A Major Sale
by Erika Stalder

TV Shows
13 Reasons Why Cancels Season 2 Premiere In Wake Of Scho...
Following the news of a deadly school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas, Netflix has canceled the season 2 premiere of 13 Reasons Why. At press tim
by Kaitlin Reilly

Beauty
The Black Girl's Guide To Going Blonde
For the past 5 years, I’ve been wanting to bleach my hair blonde, but almost everyone tried to discourage me from taking the plunge. “It’ll break off
by Madison Utendahl

Music
The Weeknd Trashed An Entire Album After His Selena Gomez Breakup
What did the world lose when Selena Gomez broke The Weeknd's heart last October? We know, at the very least, what we gained: His six-song EP My Dear M
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Beauty
We Predict That Meghan Markle Will Wear These Bridal Trends Tomorrow
Bridal week's chicest trends scream easy elegance, just like our American duchess.
by Khalea Underwood

Beauty
Don't Overlook These Cheap Sephora & Ulta Beauty Buys
by Mi-Anne Chan

Fashion
Zara Has A Secret New Beachwear Line & It's Not On Zara.com
Psssst! We've got a secret!
by Eliza Huber

Tech
You Can Watch The Entire Royal Wedding Live For Free On YouTube
Your to-do list for the month of May should include three things: Shine the tea set, chill the champers, and make sure your fascinator is still is good con
by Madeline Buxton

Movies
A Christmas Prince Is Getting A Sequel Because We Deserv...
If you thought that Netflix's A Christmas Prince had burned through its very limited story in its 90-minute runtime, well, you're absolutely righ
by Kaitlin Reilly

Living
Meet The Mothers & Daughters Celebrating Their Bond
The mother-daughter relationship is a much-examined cultural phenomenon; if slamming doors at home was your favorite teenage pastime, you’re not alone. B
by Lauren Maccabee

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Mind
The FDA Just Approved A Ground-Breaking Drug For Migraine Sufferers
Big news for migraine sufferers: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug on Thursday that will help prevent migraines. The medicine, Aim
by Kasandra Brabaw

TV Shows
13 Reasons Why Season 2 Is All About Who Owns Stories Of...
Warning: Mild spoilers ahead for 13 Reasons Why season 2. One of the most obvious things you’ll notice in 13 Reasons Why’s second season is just how ma
by Ariana Romero

royal wedding
Meghan Markle Says She Feels "Wonderful" Despite This Wedding Wee...
Getting ready for a wedding is certainly different when you're marrying a prince. Meghan Markle probably isn't stressed about whether the DJ will
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Food News
Joanna Gaines On Why Perfection Isn't Important In The Kitchen
by Elizabeth Buxton

Fashion
I’m Not Straight-Size Or Plus-Size, But I’m Still A Model
What we perceive to be “beautiful” and “healthy” more often than not translates to worthiness. And the fashion industry plays a role in that.
by Betsy Teske

Movies
Happytime Murders Is Absolutely The Weirdest Movie Trail...
Hands down, The Happytimes Murder trailer is one of the weirdest things you'll see in 2018. Seriously, cue the voice of Stefon from SNL, since this mo
by Shannon Carlin

Fashion
How To Stack Your Rings The Meghan Markle Way
The soon-to-be Duchess has had strong jewelry game since 2015.
by Noel Duan

Food News
Mini Rosé Bottles Are Here Just In Time For Summer
Rosé is no longer just a type of wine, it's a full-blown lifestyle. The pink drink is synonymous with warm weather, millennials, and the sayings R
by Elizabeth Buxton

Tech
Netflix Came Up With A Genius Way For Fans To Experience 13 R...
Netflix is becoming a pro at creating online experiences for fans that go beyond streaming its original hits. Take season two of 13 Reasons Why: In the wee
by Madeline Buxton

Movies
Which Ocean's 11 Star Had The Better Superhero Movie Cameo?
Warning: The following post contains spoilers for the film Deadpool 2, in theaters now. In Deadpool 2, there is a massive celebrity cameo that occurs for a
by Rebecca Farley

US News
GOP Candidate Films Herself Harassing A Transgender Woman
A Republican congressional candidate harassed a transgender woman at a Denny's restaurant in California — and proudly live-streamed the whole thing.
by Andrea González-R...

Food News
Apparently We Don't Have To Be Afraid Of Romaine Lettuce Anymore
Since March 13, 172 people in 32 states became ill after eating E. coli-contaminated romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, according to the United States Cen
by Olivia Harrison

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Beauty
3 Gorgeous Ideas For Natural Hair On Your Wedding Day
Planning a wedding can be one of the most beautiful, yet scary experiences of your life. Luckily, we have you covered with three elegant, modern afro brida
by Kara Kia

royal wedding
Amy Schumer Says Meghan Markle's Wedding "Would Suck" & She's Not...
When people are dreaming of having a wedding fit for a princess, are they really picturing what will go down during Saturday's Royal Wedding? Amy Schu
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Fashion
How I Looked When I Tried 5 Very Different "Fashion Girl" Styles
One of my least favorite questions to answer is, “How would you describe your style?” I love clothing and being experimental when it comes to f
by Lucie Fink

Movies
Jennifer Aniston Is The President Of The United States In New Net...
Jennifer Aniston's plan for Netflix domination seems to be moving right along. While she already has Friends — perhaps you've heard of it? —
by Shannon Carlin

royal wedding
Meghan Markle's Suits Co-Stars Are Taking Over England
Patrick Adams' Instagram bio reads, “Used to be one of the guys from that show that your mom used to really like.” This weekend, however,
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Beauty
These Beauty Products Have The Official Royal Seal Of Approval
by Rachel Krause

News
Why We Keep Coming Back To The Onion's Satirical Article On Mass ...
As news broke Friday of a school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, Twitter users began retweeting a now-familiar story from the satirical website, The Onion. Th
by Leah Carroll

Beauty
This U.K. Skin-Care Brand Just Hit The States — Here Are Our 5 Fa...
(Paid Content) There’s no doubt that some of the best beauty products originate overseas. The home of micellar water? C’est Paris. Our cherished Sunday
by Jen Anderson

TV Shows
Jog Your Brain On What Fahrenheit 451 Is Actually About
Lately it seems that every other work of pop culture is dystopian. Teen girl battles fights her peers to the death in a televised gladiatorial event. Teen
by Elena Nicolaou

Holiday
10 Things People Always Seem To Get Wrong About Ramadan
by Tahira Ayub

US News
After Santa Fe, These Texas Politicians' Hypocrisy Is Glaringly O...
Another school shooting, another callous display of hypocrisy by politicians. On Friday, a gunman killed 10 people, mostly students, at Santa Fe High Schoo
by Natalie Gontcharova

Work & Money
These Short Films Show Why We Need More Female Journalists
by Lindsey Stanberry

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Tech
Everyone Watching 13 Reasons Why Is Using The Wrong Emoji
13 Reasons Why is back, and the show is being talked about online more than ever before. Since the season two release date was announced on April 30, there
by Madeline Buxton

Music
Donald Glover & SZA Are Adam & Eve In New Heavenly Music Video
After appearing briefly as Lady Liberty in his video for “This Is America,” Donald Glover is returning the favor and playing the Adam to SZA&#x
by Shannon Carlin

Work & Money
How A Nonprofit Manager Talked Her Way Out Of A $5,000 Raise
"If you think I deserve more money and are willing to pay it, just offer that."
by Judith Ohikuare

royal wedding
Kate Middleton's History Of Family Scandals Proves Meghan Markle ...
by Maia Efrem

Music
The Most Iconic Janet Jackson Performances Of All Time
by Rebecca Farley

Money Diaries
A Week In Singapore On A $77,088 Salary
"1 p.m. — Shower and drive into town to meet a friend for tonkatsu! I can't find street parking so I somewhat reluctantly park in a nearby mall ($6.50).
by You

Spirit
Why Ramadan Is About More Than Fasting
At sundown this past Tuesday, the Muslim holiday Ramadan began and will continue until the evening of June 14. Although it's probably best known as a
by Sara Coughlin

News
Yet Again, People Have Been Killed In A School Shooting — This Ti...
Santa Fe High School in Texas is the scene of the country's latest school shooting, with 10 people — mostly students — killed. The suspected shoot
by Ashley Alese Edwards

TV Shows
This Is How Grey's Anatomy Fans Said Good-Bye To April &...
Like so many of the Grey's Anatomy season finales, last night's was incredibly emotional, maybe even more than most. It was the final episode for
by Shannon Carlin

Beauty
3 Survivors Share The Meaning Behind Their Semicolon Tattoos
by Erika Stalder

Spirit
Why Fasting During Ramadan Isn't Just About Food
by Sara Coughlin

TV Shows
13 Reasons Why Has A Perfectly Angsty Soundtrack To Go W...
The second season of Netflix's 13 Reasons Why arrived today, and all thirteen of its weepy episodes have at least one really great song. The soundtrac
by Rebecca Farley

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Fashion
Rei Kawakubo "Wasn’t A Fan" Of The New Comme Des Garçons Launch
The avant-garde designer wasn't initially impressed with her brand's new label, according to her partner, Adrian Joffe.
by Charlotte Gush

TV Shows
A Refresher On Alex's Story In 13 Reasons Why
The second season of 13 Reasons Why picks up five months after the events of the first, and a great deal has changed for the students at Liberty High Schoo
by Kaitlin Reilly

Body
Jessie J Wants Every Woman To Feel Like A Queen
When women sing along to Jessie J's new song, Queen, they'll be singing: “I love my body, I love my skin, I am a goddess, I am a queen.R
by Kasandra Brabaw

Dedicated Feature
H&M's New Arrivals Make Us Want A Vacation — Like Yesterday
(Paid Content) Some clothes just speak to you. Take this tassel-accented pink caftan, for example — it says "time for a beachfront villa vacation" withou
by Alison Ives

News
I Don't Give A Single Sh*t About The Royal Wedding, With Good Reason
“Come round to mine for drinks and we can celebrate the wedding?” I stare at this text from my friend for a moment while trying to think of a d
by Katy Harrington

Strong Opinions
On Abortion Rights, Science & States Are At Odds
"The science on abortion is clear, and the real threat to patients’ health is the proliferation of abortion bans and medically unnecessary restrictions."
by Julia Kaye

Movies
Timothée Chalamet & Steve Carrell's Beautiful Boy Wants ...
Incredible how Timothée Chalamet can make me cry at 7 a.m. in the morning! All over a 30-second teaser! Frankly, it's kind of rude, but also incredib
by Morgan Baila

Tech
13 Reasons Why Is Back, So It's Time To Brush Up On Netf...
The release of season two of 13 Reasons Why — like the premiere of any binge-worthy Netflix series — is not just a race to see how quickly you can watc
by Madeline Buxton

Music
Courtney Barnett's Album Slays With Mansplaining Rant, Margaret A...
With the release of her first album in 2015, Courtney Barnett was an immediate critical darling. She was lauded by Pitchfork and nominated for a Best New A
by Courtney E. Smith

royal wedding
Meghan Markle Just Made Another Huge Last-Minute Change To The We...
And with that, the thrilling will-they-or-won't-they narrative surround Meghan Markle and her father Thomas Markle came to a close. Kensington Palace
by Rebecca Farley

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