Feb 27, 2014

Photo: Courtesy NBC. Parks and Recreation has had an impressive track record for netting big names from the world of politics. Former and current Senators

Designed by Ly Ngo. Thanks to Netflix, many us have completely forgone traditional TV. Not only is that freeing, but it's a whole lot cheaper, too. Ho

Over 15 million Americans had cosmetic procedures done in 2013. But, what exactly does that mean? What kind of procedures are we talking about? The America

In the land of leaks and monster on-schedule singles, the former is typically more exciting. Leaks have an air of inclusivity that makes them a for-the-peo

Photo: Courtesy of The Face Shop. A dollar can't buy you much these days — seriously, even gum costs more than a Washington. But, two dollars? W

Photo: MCV Photo. While preparing models for a fitness-themed shoot with beauty extraordinaire Bethany Brill recently, we were caught off-guard when the ha

Photo: Courtesy of REI. I once dated a guy whose style was the apex of mid-aughts hipsterdom: slim Levi's, expertly worn vintage flannels, and a whole

If you're a free agent, relationship-wise, you'll know that dating isn't as cut-and-dry as they used to be. Are you just talking? Hooking up? Seeing each o

Photo: Gregory Pace/BEImages. There are a lot of talented families in Hollywood but, right now, we're all about the siblings Poehler. Amy and her look

Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Recordings. Kanye West is writing a biopic. Let that sink in for a hot second because who he's collaborating with will eith

Photo: Courtesy of Shout. New York is full of people standing in lines. It's starting to feel like all we do is stand around, between the DMV, Trader

Your body holds the history of not only anything that has ever happened to you. You have a collection of mental images that arise when you think about this

Photo: Courtesy of V. Okay, someone get us a direct line to Jennifer Hudson, stat. The singer has been looking so good lately, we've got to figure out

Photo: David Fisher/REX USA. The Oscars are mere days away, and the celebs are preparing for their big close-up in every way possible. This includes a regi

Most of us may have water on tap and milk chilling in the fridge, but did you know these budget-friendly bevs (and more!) could do more than quench your th

Photo: Jim Smeal/BEImages. Who among you hasn't looked at the apple-cheeked, hugely talented Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence and thought, “If onl

We love makeup. We love movies. But, does that mean we should combine these two passions and invest in movie-themed makeup? The context for this existentia

Photographed by Rockie Nolan. The sky-high cost of living in New York City isn't exactly breaking news. And, if you've managed to find an afforda

Illustrated by Gabriela Alford. Whether you’re a covert agent on top-secret missions or just in the habit of taking embarrassing selfies you wouldn&r

Has your life been missing something lately? Is there a romantic-comedy void you just can't seem to fill? You're not alone. Adam Sandler and Drew

Photo: Courtesy of Icing. Is it just us, or is it a great time to be a celebrity offspring? Sure, the perks are always there, but the children of our favor

Photo: Courtesy of Deborah Lippmann. Perhaps you morning TV maniacs might have already spotted our beloved Deborah Lippmann nail polishes as part of the de

Illustrated by Ly Ngo. You've probably noticed by now that, in addition to being adorable, Zooey Deschanel is also really, really funny. So, it only m

It looks like pretty much everything in your fridge/pantry/lunchbox is about to get a major makeover. In a joint press conference scheduled for later this

Even if you know to steer clear of the bread basket, it turns out the average restaurant meal clocks in at a whopping 1,128 calories — yep, 1,128 — mak

Photo: Via @2SISTERS_ANGIE. Tim Gunn, look out. The world's newest budding fashion designer has arrived. She goes by Mayhem. She's 4 and, yes, fa

Photo: Courtesy of MAD DECENT. At Refinery29, our ethos of discovery means that we are always keeping our ear to the ground, hoping to unearth the very bes

We'll just come right out and say it: Lining our lower lids makes us nervous. And, who can blame us? When it comes to accenting the bottom halves of o

The above video clip may look like a Saturday Night Live skit, but it's not. It's just Seth Rogen being quite possibly the world's most awes

Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures. The recent string of sudden celebrity deaths has put a number of projects in crisis mode, first with Paul Walker and

Photo: Tim Rooke/REX USA. Being a bridesmaid is both a blessing and a curse. Sure, it's wonderful to stand next to your friend as she marries, but wha

Spring's fashion got put through the ringer kaleidoscope and came out better than ever. (The Cut) Rick Owens' office inspiration music makes for

Photographed by Caro Ramirez. What does it take to get a job at Google? According to a recent New York Times article, the big guns at the tech behemoth are