Refinery29 Archives - 7 December 2015

Makeup
The Highest Ranked HD Makeup Product Right Now
Today, what with all the snapping, 'gramming, Vining, and Periscoping everyone seems to be doing, we're paying a lot more attention to our makeup
by Mi-Anne Chan

Fitness
26 Plus-Size Yoga Picks That Won’t Put You To Sleep
by Sarah Jacoby

World News
Why French Millennials Don’t Think Muslims Are The Problem
Read what young people in Paris, both French citizens and foreigners, had to say about the media conversation surrounding religion and the attacks, as well
by Rebecca Rosman

Food & Drinks
Here’s How To Win Starbucks For LIFE
When we do the math, it becomes clear that our coffee habits are really expensive. Sure, caffeine keeps us alive, but it also does serious damage to our wa
by Zoe Bain

Events
Prepare Yourselves With This Guide To The Victoria’s Se...
by Landon Peoples

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Movies
Brie Larson Had The Perfect Response To Being Called An “It...
Brie Larson isn't into labels, especially vague, barely defined ones like “it girl.” When Larson was asked on CBS Sunday Morning what she
by Molly Horan

Fitness
There’s An Endurance Runner In All Of Us, According To Science
Looks like Bruce Springsteen was right — we really were born to run. A video from Discovery News offers new insight into how we (that is, humans) are
by Sara Coughlin

Food & Drinks
Our Top 11 Celebrity Food Blunders Of 2015
by Elettra Wiedemann

Entertainment News
Is This The Most Meaningful Barbie Ever Made?
The simple Barbie doll is one of the most iconic and popular children's toys of all time. Now, one of those dolls is making history — and has th
by Carolyn L. Todd

Work & Money
22 Charities To Donate To Before 2016
by Marshall Bright

Music
Adele Reveals The Main Reason Why Writing 25 Was So Hard
Most of the time, writer's block comes with a fair amount of mental anguish. But for Adele, the reason she had such a hard time coming up with tracks
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Makeup
How The 1% Do Beauty Gifts
by Megan Cahn

US News
Why #GOPdildo Is Trending
Photo ops of candidates holding firearms are practically required, especially for members of the Republican Party. But do you know what's funnier than
by Ally Hickson

Sex
Introducing “Settl,” The Dating App For Women Who Jus...
Settl (Saturday Night Live) For all the ladies out there who are ready to walk down the aisle and just need a warm body waiting for them at the other end,
by Hayley MacMillen

Living
6 Holiday Mishaps That Prove Everything Will Be Okay
by Lily di Costanzo

People
4 Surprising Facts From Rachel Dolezal’s New Interview
Since she was first outed by her parents in early 2015, Rachel Dolezal — the white former president of the NAACP's Spokane chapter who pretended
by Ally Hickson

Pop Culture
Rob Kardashian’s Dog Is Still Waiting To Get Kylie’s ...
It looks not even blood ties to Kylie Jenner can score you one of her lip kits. This Friday, Jenner's brother Rob Kardashian posted a rare Instagram p
by Molly Horan

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Pop Culture
John Stamos Goes Pantless For Paper Magazine
John Stamos is having something of a comeback. In what is arguably its pinnacle thus far, the Fuller House star revealed his full moon in a photo shoot for
by Shannon Carlin

Mind
The Surprising Way People With Eating Disorders Are Using Instagram
If you use Instagram, you’ve likely seen one of the 23 million uses of the hashtag #fitspo — but while the platform is a collection point for t
by Sydney Mondry

TV Shows
ABC Reveals 28 New Bachelorettes — But Something Seems Sketchy
Full disclosure: I've never actually watched an entire episode of The Bachelor. Something about the premise — a bunch of women competing over a
by Elizabeth Kiefer

US News
Hillary Clinton Ad Has A Sweet Message For Same-Sex Couples
Marriage equality is the law in the United States, but there is still a long way to go before true equality is actually a reality. One stumbling block is t
by Meghan De Maria

Entertainment News
The Blessed Kimye Child Has A Name
Praise be, for it is the holiest of seasons. No, 'tis not Christmas yet. But on December 5, we welcomed another #blessed child into the world. Kim Kar
by Lauren Le Vine

Trends
10 Fashion Trends You Should Retire In The New Year
by Connie Wang

Pop Culture
11 Batshit Crazy Pop Culture-Themed Holiday Light Displays
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Wellness
I Lost & Gained A Sibling In One Month
I was the luckiest sister in the world. I was one of three kids in my family, with the two most wonderful brothers imaginable. Michael had a weird habit of
by Bianca Heyward

World News
Beijing’s Air-Pollution Crisis Just Reached A Scary New Mil...
Officials in Beijing have declared a red alert, China's highest alarm level, in reaction to the city's air pollution. The announcement marks the
by Meghan De Maria

Pop Culture
Adam Levine Plays Gwen & Blake’s Relationship Bodyguard
A good friend is someone who will always have your back. But a great friend is someone who'll interrupt an invasive line of interview questioning abou
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Fashion
These Bags Hold (& Hide) Your Weed & Arsenal Of Smoking Accessories
Mainstream cannabis culture has flourished in the past few years: Recreational marijuana usage has been greenlit in a handful of states (Colorado, Oregon,
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Celebrity Beauty
This Is A MAJOR Step For The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
When you hear the words “Victoria's Secret hair,” one image probably comes to mind: big, lush, shiny, smooth, long waves. The phrase is so
by Cat Quinn

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World News
These Heartbreaking Photos Capture Hong Kong’s “McRef...
by Torey Van Oot

Movies
Trainspotting Sequel Will Reunite The Original Cast
With sequels, snagging the original cast to return for another installment can make or break the film. It's why you've never seen Mean Girls 2 or
by Molly Horan

Tech
27 Mind-Boggling Photos From The Project Apollo Archive
by Jessica Chou

Celebrity Beauty
Lena Dunham’s Biggest Beauty Mistake Still Haunts Her
When Lena Dunham was in the seventh grade, she plucked off almost her entire eyebrows and proceeded to fill them in with a dark-brown eye pencil. It was th
by Taylor Bryant

World News
Could You Tell The Difference Between The Quran & The Bible?
Two recent terror attacks by people claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group — in Paris and in San Bernardino, CA — have put many people
by Ally Hickson

Entertainment News
Demi Lovato Honors Late Friend Chris Carney With “Heartbrok...
Demi Lovato shared a photo of herself and boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama from the 2011 wedding of her Sonny With a Chance co-star Tiffany Thornton. But it was
by Shannon Carlin

Books & Art
The Best Diverse YA Books Of 2015
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
You Can Study Pizza Hut At This British University
A question that has been stumping teachers since the beginning of time, whether their students are learning trigonometry or Shakespeare, is “When am
by Marshall Bright

Pop Culture
Kris Jenner Goes Old-Hollywood Glam In This Adorable Holiday Video
Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kylie, and Kendall get a lot of attention for their glam-girl looks. But this time around, it's Kris who is in the spotli
by Elizabeth Kiefer

World News
These Tweets Break Down What You Need To Know About ISIS
Rukmini Callimachi, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, has reported on the Islamic State group without holding back. Callimachi has exposed ho
by Meghan De Maria

Food & Drinks
This Magical Cooking Hack Will Change Your Life
by Elettra Wiedemann

US News
DOJ Opens Investigation Into Chicago Police Department
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will investigate whether the Chicago Police Department has a pattern of violating the civil rig
by Meghan De Maria

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Mind
This Photographer Documented Her Sister’s Life With Schizoa...
by Sarah Jacoby

TV Shows
Game Of Thrones Reveals Actual Footage Of Season 6 & It&...
Game of Thrones doesn't return to HBO until April, but they're making the wait even harder with a first peek at the upcoming season. We hate to b
by Shannon Carlin

Living
The Truth About Your Bottled Water Habit
Every second of every day, 1,000 people open a plastic bottle of water in the United States. It’s a staggering statistic laid out by Peter Gleick in his
by Colleen Barrett

US News
Texas Police Have An Adorable Alternative For Traffic Tickets
What would you say if someone told you there was a way to get out of your traffic ticket? And what if that solution could help needy children in the proces
by Meghan De Maria

Mind
Hypnosis Is The Best Thing That’s Happened To My Body Image
Everyone gets stuck sometimes. I regularly get emails from people who feel as though they've hit a wall, whether it's in the intuitive eating pro
by Kelsey Miller

Trends
These Customizable Sneakers Are The Light-Up Shoes Of The 21st Ce...
Move over, NikeiD: A high-tech customizable sneaker startup currently raising funds on Indiegogo plans to take personalized kicks to the next level. ShiftW
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Pop Culture
Ryan Gosling Gushes About Life With Eva Mendes & Baby Esmeralda
Hey girl. Ryan Gosling might just be the sweetest boyfriend ever. The Big Short actor recently opened up about life with his longtime partner Eva Mendes. T
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Skin Care
The No-Brainer Guide To Random Skin Bumps
Raise your hand if you've fallen into a WebMD rabbit hole every time a new, weird bump shows up on your body. The cooler-weather months are prime time
by Maria Del Russo

Pop Culture
Amy Schumer Made A Hanukkah Video When She Was A Kid & It’s...
You don't need to celebrate Hanukkah to enjoy Amy Schumer's special gift in honor of the holiday. The celebrations started last night, inspiring
by Erin Donnelly

Music
Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, & The Weeknd Rack Up Grammy Nominat...
It's a good day for Kendrick Lamar. The rapper received 11 nominations — the most of any artist — for the 58th annual Grammy awards. Lamar
by Esther Zuckerman

Pop Culture
Justin Bieber Posts Another Selena Gomez Throwback Pic
Okay, now seriously, Justin. What does it mean? For the second time in a week, Justin Bieber has shared a throwback couple photo of him and ex-girlfriend S
by Erin Donnelly

US News
This A.M.
British police will treat the east London Tube station knife attack as a “terrorist incident.” (CNN) The Justice Department is expected to inve
by Us

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US News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Dec 07 2015
British police will treat the east London Tube station knife attack as a “terrorist incident.” London authorities subdued and arrested a 29-yea
by Colette McIntyre

Pop Culture
Blake Lively Just Joined Taylor Swift’s Squad
As you may have heard, Taylor Swift has been hanging out in Australia. So far, she's ticked off all the typical Down Under sights. She's cuddled
by Erin Donnelly

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