Refinery29 Archives - May 11, 2014

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by Chloe Daley

Music

Bearded Lady Conchita Wurst Wins Eurovision — & Our Hearts

Conchita Wurst isn't the first drag act to appear at Eurovision, but she's arguably the most successful. The bearded lady (also known as singer T

by Erin Donnelly

Wellness

Are You Sabotaging A Friend Without Knowing It?

In my book on habits, by Gretchen Rubin

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Living
A DIY Ode To Crafty Moms Everywhere
When my dad died, one of the hardest parts of the grieving process was going through his personal belongings and trying to determine what would stay and wh
by Kelly Kasouf

Movies
James Franco Reminds Us All He Can Act, Too
The last few times we've written about James Franco, it's been to tell you about raunchy selfies, creepy texts, and naked Seth Rogen. That's
by Daniel Barna

Skin Care
This Salad Serum Is Proof That Kale Is Slowly Taking Over The World
Photo: Courtesy of Éminence. We don't really believe in “beauty rules,” with one major exception: If it's good for your inside
by Gabrielle Korn

Books & Art
The Pussy Riot Video You Must Watch
If you've spent any time following the Pussy Riot movement, consider the above video the next imperative entry in your syllabus. As one of the Frieze
by Erin Donnelly

Fashion
Selling Your Clothes Online? Read This First
Photographed by CJ Issac. One of the many dreaded and long-avoided chores included in the big, annual spring clean is the closet purge. Like a good dietary
by Kayla Moser

Music
Eminem’s New Music Video Is A Mother’s Day Gift To Hi...
Eminem sure knows how to make a splash. While we're just wrapping up our Mother's Day mimosas, the hip-hop god dropped what might be his most epi
by Daniel Barna

Entertainment News
Chelsea Clinton Graduates, Again
Photo: REX USA/David Hartley/Rex. It's been some kind of year for Chelsea Clinton. First, she announced that she and husband Marc Mezvinsky are expect
by Daniel Barna

Living
Love Your White Tees? This Product Lets You Keep ‘Em Fo...
White-T-shirt season has just begun, which means those dreaded pit stains are right around the corner. But, before you go out and buy five of the same perf
by Kelley Carter

Entertainment News
Michael Sam’s NFL Draft Video Makes Gay History
When Mizzou defensive end Michael Sam came out this February, many wondered if his sexuality would hinder his draft prospects. Was the NFL ready for its fi
by Erin Donnelly

Entertainment News
This Is What Kanye Got Kim For Mother’s Day
One thing's for sure: Kanye West doesn't do anything by half measures. A Hallmark card, some daisies, and a trip to IHOP? Please. It turns out th
by Erin Donnelly

Movies
Charlize Theron Trolled NYC Tourists On SNL Last Night
If you don't live in New York City, it's likely you've been a tourist in New York City, and well, shots fired. In one of Saturday Night Live
by Daniel Barna

Movies
Jennifer Lawrence & Ellen Page Hit The X-Men Red Carpet
Photo: REX USA/Erik Pendzich. With all due respect to Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan's epic photo powers, Ellen Page and Jennifer Lawrence are quick
by Erin Donnelly

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Skin Care
Skin Essences & Watery Lotions: Basically Toners, But Way Better
If the thought of toners reminds you of the smell of alcohol and the feeling of your skin drying out, you're not alone. Toners have pretty much earned
by Gabrielle Korn

Trends
This Mother’s Day, Show Your Mom Jeans You Care
Lately, my denim drawer runneth over. And, it's not because I have (what I would consider) too many jeans. It's just that the ones I'm favor
by Annie Georgia Gre...

Movies
Does Godzilla Meet This Superfan’s Expectations?
Photo: Courtesy of Warner Brothers. [EDITOR'S NOTE: Chris Beer is not an editor, or rather, he is an editor of images at R29, not words. But, his die-
by Christopher Micha...

Styling Tips
5 Looks For A Modern-Day Lady
by Connie Wang

Skin Care
The Latest Sold-Out Beauty Craze Is Not What You’d Expect
Photo: Via Soap.com. I'm going to lay some truth down right here, and it isn't pretty: I, like many women of the world, am a sweater — the
by Megan McIntyre

Living
How This Couple Got Crafty To Tie The Knot
Ilana and Mark had been together for ten years before getting hitched. So, in order to have a wedding that was an extension of their joint aesthetic — a
by 100 Layer Cake

Spirit
Your Horoscope For This Week — May 11 2014
by The AstroTwins

Shopping
R29ers Spill Their Summer Wish Lists
by Ellen Hoffman

Body
Alcoholism: My Parents’ Battle For Sobriety
Illustrated by Sydney Hass. Some of my earliest memories are of my mother hunched on the bathroom floor, her head swaying ungracefully from side to side. S
by Ruth Reader

Living
Inside This Couple’s Amazing Chelsea Pad
by Valentine NYC

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