Refinery29 Archives - December 8, 2015

Get ready to upgrade your over-the-counter meds: A team of researchers has created an ibuprofen patch that can relieve pain for up to 12 hours, reports Giz

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TV Shows

Sean Lowe & Catherine Giudici Announce The Tiniest Bachelor(<...

It’s a big week for celebrity pregnancy news. Just a few days after instant celebrity Saint West wailed into the world, former Bachelor Sean Lowe has

by Michael Hafford

US News
Active-Shooter Drills Are The New Fire Drills
What's the best way to prepare children for mass shootings? That shouldn't need to be a question at all, but there have been 161 school shootings
by Meghan De Maria

Styling Tips
4 Easy Ways To Wear Over-The-Knee Boots
by Ray Lowe

Tech
We Tried Out Google’s First Tablet—& Here’s What We T...
by Christina Bonnington

Music
You Have To Hear Jeremy Jordan Sing An Epic Medley Of All Your Fa...
Jeremy Jordan is forever trying to be your manic pixie dream boyfriend by singing his way into your heart. Just look at his amazing work in The Last Five Y
by Ally Hickson

Celebrity Beauty
Emma Watson Just Chopped Off Her Hair
Though Hermione — argh, we mean, Emma Watson — wasn't the biggest fan
by Taylor Bryant

Entertainment
Why A Dirty Dancing Remake Is A Terrible, Horrible Idea
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner,” is a nonsensical statement even in the context of a movie in which a grown woman accepts “Baby” as
by Molly Horan

Entertainment News
Kim Kardashian Suffered Complications During Saint West’s B...
Kim Kardashian may have smoothly introduced the world to her second child, Saint West, with a stylish name announcement, but that doesn't mean his bir
by Morgan Baila

Designers
10 Fashion Campaigns We’re Still Trying To Figure Out
by Ramona Emerson

World News
Three Brave Women Share What It’s Really Like Inside Syria ...
At first glance, Zein, Rafia (a pseudonym), and Ahed look like any other twentysomething-year-old women. But each had already experienced far more than mos
by KAELYN FORDE

Body
Why Being Sleep-Deprived Makes You So Cranky
After a night of tossing and turning, we're definitely upset. And we admit to sometimes, maybe, kind of taking it out on other people. Now, a new stud
by Sarah Jacoby

Books & Art
The Woman Who Made Harry Styles A Sexy Romantic Hero
It’s official: Anna Todd has built a burgeoning publishing empire out of her One Direction fandom. The 26-year-old Texan started writing online fan f
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Work & Money
Millennials Think Their Search Histories Are More Personal Than T...
In the age of Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram, there are few things millennials are uncomfortable sharing with strangers. Except for one: their
by Ally Hickson

Home
17 Celeb Homes Everyone Talked About In 2015
by Marshall Bright

Hair
Ponytail Upgrade: 5 DIYs You Need To Try
by Gabrielle Korn

Pop Culture
Rowan Blanchard Speaks Out On Why #SquadGoals Aren’t So Great
Rowan Blanchard's been on a major roll lately when it comes to distilling complex social issues into simple takeaways for the masses. (Isn't that
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Home
This Buy Is About To Solve All Your Apartment Woes
Getting our apartment “visitor ready” typically means shoving dirty laundry under the bed, giving the counters a five-second wipe down, and dim
by Lily di Costanzo

Culture
This Fraternity Had The Best Holiday Gift For Its Neighbor
One California fraternity is getting attention this holiday season, but it's not for the the kind of behavior most people associate with frat houses.
by Molly Horan

Fashion
Susie Bubble On Her Graveyard Of Destroyed Clothing — & How To Do...
Laundry — it’s arguably the least sexy part of the shopping-styling-getting dressed cycle we all repeat week in, week out. Whether you find it
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Movies
Why Lupita Nyong’o Is Every Star Wars Fan’s ...
Here’s a tip: If you’re ever looking to unburden yourself of some juicy information, but only want to share it with a single soul, Lupita Nyong
by Missy Schwartz

Music
Lady Gaga Channeled Frank Sinatra For This Powerhouse “New ...
If Frank Sinatra was the epitome of old-school New York style and music, then Lady Gaga is the new-wave embodiment of the Big Apple. So it made sense that
by Aly Semigran

Sex
These Are The Best Cities For Dating A Star Wars Fan
Unless you've been in actual outer space for the past year or so, you probably know by now that it's an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan. The
by Sara Coughlin

Travel
A Soul-Stirring Place That Leaves You Wanting More
by Kate Titus

TV Shows
Joshua Jackson Admits Sex Scenes Can Get Awkward
Joshua Jackson has filmed plenty of sex scenes for his role on Showtime's The Affair. But, as he explained today on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, experien
by Molly Horan

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Sex
James Deen Responds To Mounting Sexual Assault Allegations
In James Deen's new interview with The Daily Beast (to which the beleaguered porn performer agreed on the condition that it would be published in its
by Hayley MacMillen

Living
I Had A Gorgeous Wedding — & Then I Had Another One 3 Weeks Later
“Looks like you had a fun big day,” the dry cleaner said to me as she inspected my once-immaculate wedding dress. She noted the gown’s br
by Katie Sanders

US News
Boston Chorus Lets Trans Members Sing With New Voices
A chorus in Boston is giving space to transgender individuals to sing their hearts out. Butterfly Music Transgender Chorus is helping transgender singers f
by Lilli Petersen

Pop Culture
Gisele Bündchen Has Lots Of #Love For Her Son On His Birthday
Supermodel and proud mama Gisele Bündchen wished her son a happy sixth birthday on Instagram today. She shared an adorable photo of her son with Tom B
by Carolyn L. Todd

Celebrity Style
Creed‘s Leading Lady On Why She’s All About ...
“There was a period growing up where my family would thrift all the time, which was annoying as a kid, especially when people are coming in the first
by Lexy Lebsack

Movies
Universal’s Live-Action Little Mermaid Is NOT Goin...
Important news: The new Princess Ariel is going to be a blonde. Yep — according to Chloë Grace Moretz, who was tapped to play the beloved under-
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Hair
7 Tricks To Eliminate Hat Head
by Mi-Anne Chan

Body
The Haircut That Changed This Trichotillomania Sufferer’s Life
Since childhood, editorial and portrait photographer Jillian Clark has suffered from trichotillomania, the irresistible desire to pull out one's hair.
by Hayley MacMillen

Food & Drinks
10 Completely Ridiculous Food Gadgets You Have To See To Believe
by Elettra Wiedemann

Movies
You Can Learn The Mean Girls Christmas Dance
Mean Girls has probably been at the top of your alternative Christmas movie queue for a while. But kicking back to re-watch the teen classic this December
by Molly Horan

Movies
20 Times Princess Leia Proves She Is the Real Hero of Star Wa...
by Heather Wood Rudulph

Fashion
You’ll Want To Do This At Your Holiday Party
Every holiday party comes with its own set of expectations. For instance, you know you should stay on your best behavior during the office’s annual d
by Gina Marinelli

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Sex
The Most Powerful Love Letters Ever Written
by Sarah Raphael

World News
There Might Be A Hidden Portrait Under The Mona Lisa
A French scientist announced on Tuesday that he believes there's a secret portrait under the Mona Lisa. Pascal Cotte, one of the co-founders of Paris&
by Meghan De Maria

Culture
Hipster Santa Is Here
If you've ever spent any time near a mall Santa Claus, you know at least 50% of small children who are plopped on the lap of a white-bearded, red-clad
by Molly Horan

Entertainment News
Candace Cameron Bure Just Shaded Mary-Kate Olsen
Co-host of The View and former Full House actress Candace Cameron Bure had some choice words for her old co-star, Mary-Kate Olsen, at a luncheon for Cosmo
by Carolyn L. Todd

Shopping
20 Flattering Party Dresses Under $100
by Rachel Besser

World News
This City Hit The Brakes On LGBT-Friendly Crossing Lights
When Vienna, Austria, added same-sex couples to its pedestrian crossing lights in May, international LGBT rights activists were thrilled. Other cities in A
by Meghan De Maria

Food & Drinks
You Can Snag A Dozen FREE Doughnuts This Weekend
It's only Tuesday, but we're already ready for the weekend. In our book, every day should be a brunch day. Luckily, though, the wait is worth it
by Zoe Bain

Styling Tips
What To Wear To Every Fancy Winter Event
by Ray Lowe

Entertainment
8 Christmas Movies That Are Way More Problematic Than Love, A...
by Molly Horan

Mind
I Had Postpartum Psychosis
As told to Laura Barcella. My husband, James, and I had been married for exactly a year when I got pregnant at 33. I was beyond thrilled. I’m a teach
by Laura Barcella

Pop Culture
Blake Shelton Bites Gwen Stefani In New Selfie
It looks as though Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have reached the Walking Dead stage of their relationship. The budding couple posed for a selfie with fel
by Erin Donnelly

Celebrity Beauty
Nicole Richie Debuts Another Unexpected Hair Color
The last time we saw her, hair-color daredevil Nicole Richie was a platinum blonde. But just yesterday, she stepped out with a new hue, ending her longest
by Taylor Bryant

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US News
J.K. Rowling Says Donald Trump Is Worse Than Voldemort
Donald’s Trump’s bigoted fearmongering hit a new low yesterday, when the GOP presidential candidate proposed banning Muslims from entering the
by Lilli Petersen

Pop Culture
Tia Mowry Had The Best Response To Pregnancy Rumors
Apparently, the only way a woman in the spotlight can avoid pregnancy rumors is to keep her stomach exposed, sucked in, and be near an alcoholic beverage a
by Molly Horan

Travel
10 Vacation Spots That Are About To Get Huge
by Erin Donnelly

TV Shows
Watching Channing Tatum Curse Out A Kitten Is Oddly Entertaining
We're going to out on a limb here and say that Channing Tatum is not a cat person. To promote his role in The Hateful Eight, the actor appeared in a r
by Erin Donnelly

Fashion
The Self-Drying Jacket From Back To The Future II Is Now...
Talk about life imitating art. Yet another futuristic bit of fashion dreamed up in a certain '80s flick is becoming a reality. Earlier this fall, the
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Pop Culture
Gigi Hadid Answers: What Would Gigi Really Do?
Gigi Hadid recently sat down with British Vogue to answer some highly pressing questions about her personal preferences. For example: What would Gigi Hadid
by Elizabeth Kiefer

World News
How Brazil May Make It Harder For Rape Victims To Seek Abortions
It’s a nightmare scenario feared by women everywhere. After surviving the physical and emotional trauma of rape, you discover that you are pregnant.
by Kristian Jebsen

Music
Inspired By Adele, Woman Breaks Up With Cheating Boyfriend
For proof that Adele's music is powerful, all you have to do is, well, listen to it. One soulful anthem from the English singer has inspired a woman i
by Elizabeth Kiefer

World News
The Surprising Housing Trend Embraced By China’s Millennials
The one-bedroom dwelling offers an office space, a bar, and a game room in the middle of a bustling metropolis, surrounding by some of the country's h
by Torey Van Oot

Entertainment News
Former Mickey Mouse Club Star Marque Lynche Found Dead A...
Marque Lynche, a singer and performer who once starred on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, has died. TMZ reports that Lynche, who also used the name Tate, wa
by Erin Donnelly

Tech
Apple’s Got A Solution For Your iPhone Battery Woes
by Christina Bonnington

US News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Dec 08 2015
The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the Chicago Police Department in the wake of the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.Almost t
by Colette McIntyre

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US News
This A.M.
The Justice Department is investigating the Chicago Police Department after the killing of Laquan McDonald. (Read More) Kim Kardashian and Kanye West revea
by Us

TV Shows
The Mindy Project Midseason Finale Recap: Are Mindy & Da...
Last week's episode of The Mindy Project ends on a serious note. Mindy (Mindy Kaling) and Danny (Chris Messina) put their marriage plans on hold becau
by Lauren Le Vine

Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Opens Up About Baby Saint West
Kourtney's kiddos and little North West better make room. Aunt Khloé's got a new baby to lavish adoration upon. The reality star became on
by Elizabeth Kiefer

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