Refinery29 Archives - December 15, 2017

Music
Eminem & Alicia Keys Have Your New Anti-Trump Anthem
One thing we're going to see a lot of over the next four years are musicians using their craft to write politically-conscious music. Rapper Eminem is
by Meagan Fredette

TV Shows
We Talked To An Actual Physicist About The Dark Finale
Warning: Spoilers for Netflix's Dark finale “Alpha And Omega” are ahead. Although science-fiction shows and their thematic cousins, fantasy shows,
by Ariana Romero

TV Shows
30 TV Episodes That Made Us Cry In 2017
by Ariana Romero

Horoscopes
This “Boring” Lunar Phase Can Actually Be Huge For You
Following the lunar cycle can feel like killing time at a concert until your favorite band plays their hits: The full moon is the big number you're wa
by Sara Coughlin

Tech
How To Take iPhone Holiday Photos That Will Light Up Instagram
Holiday photos can get a bad rap. This is usually because the label denotes family group shots with color-coordinating ensembles or worse, matching sweater
by Madeline Buxton

Pop Culture
Every Santa In Pop Culture Is Probably A Lie
This year I learned something that has jingled my bells to their very core. It was hiding in plain sight, literally spelled out for me year after year, but
by Kathryn Lindsay

Wellness
Dear Disney: It's Time For A Plus-Size Princess
When we look back on our favorite childhood movies, many of us probably think fondly of Disney movies like The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, or Sleeping Beau
by Kasandra Brabaw

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Politics
Ivanka Trump's Personal Brand Is As Strong As Ever
Judging by the enthusiasm around Ivanka's brand, it seems clear that the #GrabYourWallet boycotts aimed at the company earlier this year didn't quite pan o
by Natalie Gontcharova

Politics
Republican Women In the Age of #MeToo And Roy Moore
With the 2018 midterms less than a year away, and a Republican party in the midst of a civil war, the question is whether women on the right will step up t
by Kaylen Ralph

Entertainment
The Most Inspiring Awards Show Speeches Of All Time
by Meagan Fredette

Pop Culture
How Woke Was Kim Kardashian In 2017?
The short answer: not quite enough.
by Sesali Bowen

Fashion
How To Find A Style Uniform, According To A Toronto It Girl
(Paid Content) With 54,000 Instagram followers and climbing, Toronto-based sartorial sensation Dani Roche is no stranger to grabbing the spotlight. But aft
by Antonina Jedrzejczak

US News
Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Changes To The Birth Control ...
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing new rules allowing employers to stop offering birth control coverage.
by Andrea González-R...

Entertainment
What Are All The Members Of The British Royal Family’s Last Names?
by Anne Cohen

Fashion
Optic White Shoes Are Joining The Resistance
"White shoes could be one of fashion's most basic articles of rebellion."
by Christene Barberich

Entertainment
James Corden Had The Nerve To Briefly Name His Daughter Beyoncé
Earlier this week, James Corden and his wife Julia welcomed their third child a few weeks sooner than expected. Because the baby girl was early and because
by Olivia Harrison

Beauty
This Is The Only Lipstick You Need This Winter — & It's ...
Every winter, it's always the same: I swap out my regular face primer for a hydrating face primer, bundle up in cozy sweaters, and spend about 50% of
by Jen Anderson

Pop Culture
7 Potential A Christmas Prince Spin-Offs That Need To Ha...
If you're one of the 53 people who've been watching A Christmas Prince on repeat since it debuted on Netflix, have we got an exercise in speculat
by Tanya Edwards

Fashion
How The Fashion Set Maintain Their Personal Style During Pregnancy
Fashion is a form of self-expression and can allow you to more confidently present your personal identity. But how do you maintain that extension of yourse
by Georgia Murray

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Beauty
Mark Your Cal: There's A Major Prestige Beauty Sale Star...
Everything you need to know about next week's 50% off sale at Space NK.
by Megan Decker

TV Shows
This Upsetting Theory About Stranger Things Kind Of Make...
The success of Stranger Things has catapulted the stars of the show into unprecedented fame, and while only good things are on their horizons, Digital Spy
by Kathryn Lindsay

Beauty
Why Zayn Malik's New Tattoo Has Everyone Talking
In total, the former members of One Direction have racked up approximately 180 tattoos: Harry Styles with at least 60; Liam Payne, 21; Louis Tomlinson with
by Samantha Sasso

Beauty
The Repulsive Reason You Should Always Wash Your Pillowcases
It's so much worse than a bad breakout.
by Rachel Krause

Hot Fuzz
Why Hair Removal For Trans Women Isn't Just About Vanity
I can't find an exact or even semi-accurate estimate of the number of hairs a human being has on their body. Taking an average from endless online sou
by Juno Roche

Kim Kardashian West
A Very Legit Theory About Kim Kardashian's Christmas Baby
The Kardashian-Jenner baby guessing game has heated up over the past few months, with rumored buns in the oven for Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. One
by Tanya Edwards

Fashion
Target Will Soon Offer Same-Day Shipping
Say goodbye to all of your money.
by Channing Hargrove

Beauty
Hello, Adele's Asymmetrical Bob
After a year of buzzed heads, pixie cuts, and curtain bangs, you'd think it'd be impossible to say there's one hairstyle that managed to sta
by Samantha Sasso

Food & Drinks
The Trader Joe's Holiday Products Every Lazy Girl Swears By
by Zoe Bain

Cooking Tips
The Best Cooking Advice We Unexpectedly Learned From Celebrities ...
by Elizabeth Buxton

TV Shows
Who is Frank Olson, The Subject Of The New Netflix Show Wormw...
Stranger Things is about a secret government conspiracy involving psychotropic drugs that never actually happened in the real world. Wormwood, on the other
by Elena Nicolaou

Beauty
The 9 Beauty Buys You Won't Want To Give Away This Holiday
(Paid Content) The holidays call to mind cheerful sounds and nostalgic sensations that just don’t resonate any other time of year: car karaoke with your
by Blair Ronan

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Work & Money
How Do Money Orders Work?
Money orders are the kind of financial product you might not encounter unless you're in a specific situation. For example, 35.5% of unbanked household
by Judith Ohikuare

Fashion
International Magazine Covers Were The Most Diverse In 2017
Vogue is leading the way.
by Channing Hargrove

Travel
6 Old-School Travel Hacks That Still Work
by Venus Wong

TV Shows
This Was Actually The Best Part Of Taraji's White Hot Holiday...
Even if it was only for one night, Taraji P. Henson got a seat at the table that benefitted all of us.
by Sesali Bowen

Wellness
A Stranger Bought This Mom-To-Be Prenatal Vitamins Because She Co...
In case you don't already know, having a baby can be very expensive. The cost of a hospital stay aside, having a baby comes with costs like: strollers
by Kasandra Brabaw

Entertainment News
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Is Considering A Presidential Run & It'...
Are you ready for another celebrity in the White House? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is actually considering running for President of the United States, V
by Tanya Edwards

Beauty
Exactly How These Common Health Conditions Affect Your Hair
Our bodies have their own unique ways of telling us when something isn’t right, and hair is one of their many methods of communication. While split ends
by OLIVIA CASSANO

Wellness
The Unexpected Factor That Might Affect Babies' Birth Weights
Having a healthy pregnancy is something most people aim for when they plan to have a baby. They take prenatal vitamins, put together healthy meal plans, an
by Kimberly Truong

People
Obama Surprised The Kids At A Boys & Girls Club In D.C. While Wea...
"There's no better time than the holiday season to reach out and give back to our communities," Obama tweeted alongside a photo with 50 kids in D.C.
by Andrea González-R...

Beauty
The Most Thoughtful Beauty Gifts To Give At The Last Minute
by Megan Decker

Entertainment
Drake Pretended He Was Stood Up By Angelina Jolie On Instagram
In a November interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Drake revealed a fact about himself that left quite an impression on me and many others who have long
by Olivia Harrison

Living
I Tried 5 Days of "Hygge" — & Achieving Peak Coziness Is Harder T...
Hygge – it’s a term that you may have seen floating around the Internet recently alongside images of fuzzy socks, lit candles and steaming mugs of hot
by Lucie Fink

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Fashion
Meet MISBHV, Your New Favorite Streetwear Brand
From dressing artists, skaters, and club kids in Warsaw to showing at New York Fashion Week, MISBHV is one to watch.
by Georgia Murray

Entertainment News
Dustin Hoffman Accused Of Exposing Himself To A Minor
Actor Dustin Hoffman has been accused of exposing himself to a minor, and is additionally accused of sexually assaulting two more women, reports Variety.
by Meagan Fredette

Beauty
How To Take The Perfect Selfie, According To Olivia Culpo
by Megan Decker

Jewelry
Everything You Need To Know About Buying Colored Gemstones
(Paid Content) While the holiday season is the most popular time of year for engagements, you needn't be expecting a diamond sparkler to experience the thr
by Sarah Royce-Green...

Food News
ABC Fires Mario Batali From The Chew After Reviewing Sex...
On Friday morning, after reviewing recent sexual misconduct allegations, ABC announced that Mario Batali would no longer serve as a co-host on daytime cook
by Olivia Harrison

Fashion
Actresses Will Reportedly Wear Black To The Golden Globes In Supp...
NOW is the time to ask about what they're wearing and why.
by Channing Hargrove

Spirit
Why We're Conflicted About The Latest Crystal Trend
When the New York Post reported on the Wall Street guys who just happen to be healing crystal aficionados, we couldn't help but chuckle. The image of
by Sara Coughlin

Music
Taylor Swift’s Body Language Changed When She Met Joe Alwyn
When you're in a happy relationship, your body language is open, expressive, and fun. When things are not so awesome, it shows in how you carry yourse
by Meagan Fredette

Fashion
After 18 Months, Jonathan Saunders Is Leaving Diane Von Furstenberg
The decision comes as a shock to the fashion industry, leaving everyone wondering what he'll do next.
by Landon Peoples

royal wedding
This Is When The World Will Watch Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Ge...
As you may have read, Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle got engaged over a dinner of roast chicken at their home at Nottingham Cottage last m
by Tanya Edwards

World News
Awesome Holiday Gifts That Give Back To Worthy Causes
The holidays are often a season for giving, not just to friends and family, but also to people in need.
by Andrea González-R...

Music
The Drop: Exclusive Music Video Premiere For Jadagrace’s "My Rules"
If there's an anthem women need right now, it's one that champions the phrase “my body, my rules.” Eighteen-year-old Jadagrace took i
by Kathryn Lindsay

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