Refinery29 Archives - June 9, 2015

Los Angeles
Behold: The $25,000 Manicure
When it comes to getting our nails done, most of us are more concerned with finding a salon that is both affordable and ethical than anything else. But in
by Lexy Lebsack

Trends
5 Cringe-Worthy Trends Versace Actually Made Cool Again
by Mary Peffer

Movies
10 Essential Binge-Watch Shows (& How Long It Will Take To Watch ...
by Sulagna Misra

Skin Care
It’s Sandal Season, & You Need This Simple, DIY Lemon Foot ...
Sandal season is officially here, which means you’re probably scared of the sight of your own feet. That’s why we turned to Donna Perillo, founder of S
by YouBeauty

Movies
Pour Some Pinot Noir & Read This Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
From the very first moment we heard “Unbreakable! They alive, dammit,” we were hooked on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Luckily, eternal optimist K
by Lauren Le Vine

San Francisco
How One Photographer Is Helping S.F.’s Homeless Pregnant Women
by Angela Tafoya

Events
The BEST Reason To Hit The Mall This Summer
On sweltering summer days, there's nothing like a little air-conditioned retail therapy. But, this summer, our retreat to the mall comes with somethin
by Alison Ives

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Music
35 Songs To Listen To Before Bonnaroo
My how time flies. Bonnaroo is just a couple days away. The 13-year-old music festival held in Manchester, TN has arguably the best lineup of the year, thi
by Cortney Riles

Home
Martha Stewart Throws Parties For 100+ People In This Historic Es...
by Sean Santiago

Movies
Up Close & Personal With This Orange Is The New Black Star
Diane Guerrero is a self-proclaimed girly-girl. At a downtown New York salon, she has tested out five different shades of pink before settling on the one t
by Vanessa Golembewski

Trends
Your Shoes Aren’t Safe From This Weird New Trend
by Leeann Duggan

Shopping
The Wardrobe Essentials Of The “New Brat Pack”
Every generation has its group of younglings that make headlines, grow a following, and make their elders slightly envious of their lifestyle. For convenie
by Ana Colon

Movies
Duck Dynasty Star Opens Up About Being Sexually Abused A...
Sadly, sexual abuse can't seem to stay out of the headlines these days, from the Duggar family of 19 Kids and Counting, whose eldest son Josh's a
by Sara Murphy

Work & Money
Your Social Media Strategy — From Facebook To LinkedIn
Many articles (and e-books, and e-courses) out there advocate “dominating” social media. But if you’re
by Daily Worth

Body
New Bill Offers Affordable Birth Control — Minus The Prescription
Senator Patty Murray has a big idea: For contraception to truly be accessible, it needs to be more than just technically attainable — it needs to be
by Ben Reininga

San Francisco
What Your Go-To Wine Says About You
by Matthew Latkiewicz

foodiversity
Level V: How To Dice A Tomato
To dice a tomato, you basically want to maneuver around the core and slice up all the meaty tomato goodness. Here's how: 1. Place your tomato on a cho
by Elettra Wiedemann

foodiversity
Level IV: The Chopping Trick For Perfectly Cooked Potatoes Every ...
Chopping a potato is easy, but I always end up with a bunch of different sized pieces, some of which end up cooking faster than others (or get charred into
by Zoe Bain

foodiversity
Level VI: How To Cut Perfect Matchstick Carrots
“Julienne” might be a scary-sounding cooking term, but it just means long, thin matchstick shapes. Once you've demystified the word, learn
by Zoe Bain

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Movies
Mindy Kaling Is Excited To Make The Mindy Project “More ...
When news broke early last month that FOX was canceling The Mindy Project, fans were inconsolable. But Mindy Kaling seemed cool as a cucumber (“Hey g
by Lisa Butterworth

Hair
Why You Should Get A Buzz Cut This Summer
I've been happily sporting different variations of a pixie cut for the past five years, but I wanted to try something different this summer. My hair h
by Kelly Dougher

Sex
Here’s How Many People Your Age Are Single
The season's wave of weddings can make it seem like suddenly everyone is getting hitched. But, on the contrary: New statistics show that a ton of mill
by Sarah Jacoby

Movies
20 Movies That Defined Our Childhood
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Fashion
Why Is This Cat Wearing A Halter Top?
There are plenty of problems with the concept of one-size-fits-all clothing. Some companies swear by it; others say it’s good for testing trends, but
by Gina Marinelli

Home
The Definitive Guide To Covering Up Dreaded Bathroom Odors
Everyone poops. It’s a fact of life (and a great children’s b
by Greatist

New York
Is This The Most Shocking Thing Amy Schumer Has Ever Done?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may not be fans of getting photobombed by Amy Schumer, but this recently engaged New York couple definitely is. Joseph Turnag
by Erin Cunningham

Makeup
$1,250 For A Spa Day Could Be ALL Yours
You sign up for sale alerts. You sign up for our newsletters. You sign up to get 10% off your first purchase at a new e-tailer. So, why not sign up for a c
by Jada Wong

Skin Care
This Creepy Doll Actually Sunburns To Teach Kids About Sunscreen
Trying to rub sunscreen on a small child is a little like…trying to rub sunscreen on a small child. After a lot of whining (and, in some cases, kicki
by Taylor Bryant

Tech
10 Exciting New Features Your iPhone Is Getting
Your iPhone is about to get smarter, faster, and full of even more built-in features that help you get things done. Apple showed off a handful of the best
by Christina Bonnington

Entertainment News
Amber Heard On The “Saddening Injustice” Of Female Ro...
Amber Heard is sick of being sent scripts full of “placeholder girls that are there to provide a bounce for the male character.” The actress, w
by Sara Murphy

Pop Culture
Why Aren’t The US Women’s Soccer Team Playing On Real...
The U.S. women's soccer team won its first match against Australia Monday night. But, they were missing a crucial part of the sport. NBC News reports
by Vanessa Golembewski

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World News
Tourists Accused Of Causing A Malaysian Earthquake With Their Butts
Traveling in another country can involve committing a few cultural faux pas, but bad behavior doesn't usually result in taking the blame for causing a
by Meredith Clark

Food & Drinks
Chipotle’s Latest Announcement Is A Game-Changer For Its Em...
This might sound cheesy, but as I have grown older, I have come to realize how incredibly lucky I am to have had access to a fantastic education. So, I was
by Elettra Wiedemann

Movies
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 Trailer Will Give Y...
The trailer for Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 is here. And Katniss has had it. This is the moment Katniss and friends have been waiting for. It's t
by Vanessa Golembewski

Trends
Why I Wore The Same Thing For An Entire Month Straight
There’s a 50/50 chance that a person is going to LOVE the idea of wearing the same exact thing every day for a month. The alternative is that they&rs
by Connie Wang

Entertainment News
Miley Cyrus Goes Completely Naked For Paper Magazine Spr...
by Lauren Le Vine

New York
17 Reasons To Get Married In New York City
by Caroline Stanley

Entertainment News
Kylie Jenner Says Kris Cut Her Off Financially 3 Years Ago
Kylie Jenner got incredibly candid in a new interview with InStyle UK. First, the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan gave her usual spiel about
by Lauren Le Vine

Body
Here’s How Hormone-Replacement Therapy Works
It's been over a week now since we met Caitlyn Jenner, and her introduction has brought a multitude of transgender issues into the spotlight, includin
by Sarah Jacoby

Work & Money
5 Networking Events That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Does just the thought of "networking" make your palms sweat? Here's how to pick out the events that are perfect for you.
by Career Contessa

Designers
This Brand Lets You Design Your Own Clothes, Down To The Label
Most of us would like to think we could knit our own sweaters or scarves on a whim. But, all too often, any ambitious DIY project ends up in a half-knitted
by Liza Darwin

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Robin Black
by Megan McIntyre

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Megan McIntyre
by Megan McIntyre

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Books & Art
J.K. Rowling Drops Key Details About American Hogwarts (It Do...
There's one thing that continued to nag at American bookworms who, simply knew that they weren't Muggle through-and-through, while they plowed th
by Lauren Le Vine

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Anne-Marie Guarnieri
by Megan McIntyre

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Holly Siegel
by Megan McIntyre

Celebrity Beauty
All Rise For The Badass Judges Of The R29 Beauty Innovator Awards
We're starting to feel really sympathetic for members of the Academy — picking award winners is HARD. Especially when there are so many legit am
by Megan McIntyre

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Jodie Patterson
by Megan McIntyre

Beauty Innovator Awards
Know Your Judges: Janet Mock
by Megan McIntyre

Beauty
Know Your Judges: Ron Robinson
by Megan McIntyre

Music
Iggy Azalea Cancels Pittsburgh Pride Performance After Twitter Ba...
Iggy Azalea will not be performing at Pittsburgh Pride this weekend. Billboard reports that the decision to cancel her performance, came after widespread c
by Vanessa Golembewski

World News
This Iraqi Cellist Is Fighting Terrorism With Music
Karim Wasfi, the conductor of the esteemed Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra, is used to performing in black tie in concert halls and theaters. But, for th
by Ben Reininga

Pop Culture
Let Roxane Gay Change Your Life In 5 Minutes
Last week, WNYC hosted its first ever women's podcast festival, “Werk It: How To Be A Grown-Ass Podcaster.” The two-day event brought toge
by Kelsey Miller

Los Angeles
The Hollywood Dermatologists’ Guide To Sun Protection
by Lexy Lebsack

Entertainment News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Jun 09 2015
Rosie O'Donnell wrote a poem about Kalief Browder, revealing that they shared text messages one hour before his death. (Rosie) Holy streaming win! Net
by Cortney Riles

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