Refinery29 Archives - April 5, 2013

While we obviously have a passion for fashion, it's certainly not the only thing that makes us tick. We've got a soft spot for local ladies who are doing b

by Seija Rankin

Sex

BFF Begone: How To Break Up With A Friend

In the words of the Beatles (and The Wonder Years), we get by with a little help from our friends. But sadly, not all of our pals are doing their jobs. Whi

by Nicole Catanese

New York

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Plays Cover Boy For L’Uomo Vogu...

Well, this is unexpected. Mayor Michael Bloomberg is covering L’Uomo Vogue's May issue and tackling tough questions regarding Hurricane Sandy, c

by Hayden Manders

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Fashion
This Is BIG: Win $2,000 Of Rockin’ Summer Style From GUESS!
Can you feel it? The days are getting longer, the mercury's creeping upward, and we're beyond ready to ditch our winter layers for lighter, more
by Leeann Duggan

Entertainment
9 Real-Life Lessons Learned From Chick-Flick Journalists
If you’ve ever seen a romantic comedy, you’d think journalism is a profession in which women have managed to not just achieve parity but total
by Ann Friedman

Entertainment News
The Latest Carrie Trailer Will Most Likely Give You Nigh...
Prepare yourselves: The newest trailer for Kimberly Peirce's Carrie remake will send chills down your spine. Literally, it'll leave you shaking a
by Hayden Manders

Celebrity Style
Halle Berry Has A Baby On The Way — And Has Divulged The Gender!
Bay-bay time: Congratulations to Halle Berry and fiance Olivier Martinez! The couple is expecting their first child together, and even more fun —&nbs
by Hayden Manders

Hair
The (Recent) History Of The Man Bob
by Lexi Nisita

Los Angeles
Want To Raid Your Fave Blogger’s Closet? Now’s Your C...
We're not breaking new ground when we say that SoCal is blessed with a bevy of talented fashion bloggers (check 'em out here, here, and here!), b
by Erin Fitzpatrick

Shopping
The Cool Girl’s Guide To Lingerie: 7 Pretty Picks For Spring
by Amanda Keiser

DIY
I-DIY: Create Your Own Lucite Neon Statement Necklace
There's nothing that puts a pep in our step quite like a brightly colored statement bauble. So, when we spotted the lucite neon bib necklace trend, we
by Chloe Daley

Wellness
Agave: Miracle Sweetener Or A Sweet Little Lie?
Ah, sweeteners. They seem to be the trendiest topic in nutrition out there, and every week seems to bring a new “miracle” sweetener that claims
by Tara Rasmus

Entertainment
Caption This! Chloe Nørgaard For Gravure Magazine, By Da...
Winning Caption
"It's not easy going green."
— Alicia Hall

Runner-up
"Katy Perry learns to sit in a ch
by Us

Entertainment
Hump, Marry, Kill: Where The Wildlings Are
Hump: You know who has a face chiseled by the gods to be specifically optimized for the lighting on a gritty procedural crime show? Hugh Dancy — who
by Lauren Le Vine

New York
Someone Finally Made An All-Bro Girls Parody
Well, that took long enough! After two whole seasons of Girls, we have the first official satire of the HBO show: Bros. Created by, well, bros, the online
by Seija Rankin

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Skin Care
60 Seconds With The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee
So, there are funny chicks, and then there's Samantha Bee, who has to be one of the smartest funny chicks out there. The Most Senior Correspondent for
by Tara Rasmus

Shopping
R29 Exclusive: Get A Discount On This Leopard Clutch, Because We ...
We love shopping Eaton Trading Company because the site features a slew of our very favorite labels. In other words, we trust we're getting the finest
by Sarah Wasilak

Chicago
Enjoy A Sunday Eating & Drinking Frenzy For A Great Cause
We don't know about you, but come Sunday, we try to get ourselves back into workweek mode — especially if Friday and/or Saturday turned out to b
by Rebecca Taras

Washington DC
What Does D.C. Smell Like? Hint: It’s Not Just Cherry Blossoms
Don't get us wrong: We love the cherry blossoms. The frothy pink blooms bring joy to our hearts and make our city look like something out of a fairy t
by Holly E. Thomas

Celebrity Style
Who Knew? Christina Hendricks, Bona Fide Flower Child & Elite Yelper
Another reason to be jealous of Christina Hendricks? In addition to those killer curves, her BFF status with Dame Viv Westwood, and some serious acting cho
by Sarah St. Lifer

Entertainment
This S.F.-Based Rich Kid Of Instagram Will Make You Ill
Update: So, as you may have suspected, this dude is a total fraud. That’s right, Lavish is a liar, guys — but, are you surprised? After ten min
by Jessica Velez

New York
Breaking: Plan B To Be Available To Women Of All Ages (No Prescri...
UPDATE: Director Dr. Angela Diaz of Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, New York, has reached out to us with a statement: “I am in full support of
by Leila Brillson

Hair
A Love Letter To Our Favorite (New) Redhead
Rachel McAdams, we have missed you. We know you've been busy being awesome, riding your bike adorably through the streets of your Toronto hometown, an
by Tara Rasmus

Nails
Want To Match Your Nails To… Everything? There’s An A...
Deciding on just one nail polish color that works with your outfit and complexion can be a trying process. Not to mention, there's a never-ending infl
by Gabrielle Korn

Fashion
In Conversation: Rupert Sanderson Wants To Chat With You At Selfr...
We’re happy to talk about any and every subject. Triple-dip recession, pension plans, and variable mortgages are all A-okay by us. But sometimes, it&
by Emily London

Skin Care
ScarJo’s Beauty Secret Is A Little Stinky…& Found In ...
In all likelihood, Scarlett Johansson's secret ingredient for a fresh face isn't actually hanging out in in your fridge — but maybe your pa
by Vanessa Golembewski

Politics
Marilyn Monroe’s Likeness Will Be Used To Sell $39 Shoes
It's arguable that Marilyn Monroe's look and style is timeless, but the not-so-recent 50th anniversary of her death in 2012 has led to a year+ of
by Connie Wang

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New York
The ONLY Book You Need On Upcoming Designers – We’re Giving...
by Samantha Yu

Entertainment
Watch This Now: The Company You Keep Keeps “Fighti...
Photo: Courtesy of Sony Classics Like most individuals of our generation, we often find ourselves wondering in which decade we truly belonged. Are we kindr
by Seija Rankin

Styling Tips
A Trio Of Coachella-Worthy Looks Made To Cop!
by Us

Sex
Weird Or Awesome? This Couple’s Relationship Has Over 8,000...
Relationships are hard…even when you live in the same time zone. When you're a continent apart, things become infinitely more complicated. Which
by Emily London

Street Style
How To Turn A One-Of-A-Kind Find Into An Outstanding Outfit
If you’re stuck on how to sport those wild, boundary-pushing wares, take a lesson from this Copenhagen stunner. When oversized yellow pants are paire
by Carlye Wisel

New York
5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 05 2013
If you've ever read any of rapper Riff Raff's tweets, you know they're nothing short of entertaining. Now, seems he's teamed up with di
by Seija Rankin

Celebrity Style
Turns Out, All Keira Knightley Wants Is A Simple Wedding
Celebrity weddings are generally a bit of a spectacle: Even if the betrothed manage to keep their details a secret, once the question is popped, the engage
by Vanessa Golembewski

Politics
5 Things To Know This AM — Apr 05 2013
Fashion favorite Norma Kamali is jumpstarting her year-old luxe-for-less brand, KamaliKulture. (WWD) Were cats sent to this earth by aliens? The crack team
by Us

Celebrity Style
PSA: There’s A New Fashion Site On The Block, & We’re...
We know how much you love us. The comments prove it. But, we also realize that we’re not the only website you check out. We’re fine about it. S
by Emily London

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