Refinery29 Archives - December 15, 2015

Mind
Depression — What It Is & How To Recognize It
Despite lots of advancements in the psychology world, many aspects of depression remain mysterious, to mental health professionals and their patients alike
by Sara Coughlin

Music
Nicki Minaj Under Fire From Human Rights Foundation Over Upcoming...
On December 19, Nicki Minaj is scheduled to play a holiday show in the capital of Angola for the communications company Unitel. But according to the Human
by Aly Semigran

Books & Art
16 Of The Best Fiction Debuts In 2015
by Emily Temple

Fashion
Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid Discovered This Homeless Male Model O...
Model discovery stories tend to be pretty captivating. They're the “hey, it can happen to you, too!” tales that are told (and retold) thro
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Sex
6 Things You Need To Know About STIs
by Amber Madison for...

Tech
Has Internet Outrage Over Private Photos Finally Gone Too Far?
Growing up, my parents took lots of photos of my family. Some ended up in picture frames on the walls or pasted in holiday newsletters — the rest in
by Christina Bonnington

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Entertainment
Your Favorite Mean Girls Actor Is Coming To Teen TV
Recovery Road, a new ABC family show (though by the time it airs, the channel will be called Freeform), has cast your favorite Mean Girls actor. No, it
by Molly Horan

Makeup
Pat McGrath’s Phantom 002 Sells Out In Less Than An Hour
Makeup deity Pat McGrath hit us with a seriously cool, yet seriously unrevealing short film in anticipation of her sophomore product release — the follow
by Megan Cahn

TV Shows
Vanessa Hudgens Shares Behind-The-Scenes Grease: Live Photo
The cast of Grease: Live is getting closer and closer to its long-awaited musical performance on Fox on January 31. The reimagined portrayal of the 1978 cl
by Morgan Baila

Pop Culture
Gwen & Blake Get Emotional As The Voice Finale Draws Near
The ninth season of The Voice wraps up tonight. And when the show returns, one host will be missing from the ranks: Gwen Stefani. The “Used to Love Y
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Home
10 Pinterest Home Trends That Will RULE 2016
by Angela Tafoya

Travel
Over A Billion People — & Even More Things To See
by Kate Titus

Makeup
10 Holiday Beauty Lessons We Learned From NYC
by Jada Wong

Shopping
30 Going-Out Bags That Aren’t A Pain To Carry
by Ray Lowe

Pop Culture
Ruby Rose & Phoebe Dahl’s Breakup Tweets Are Sad But Sweet
After announcing that they have called off their engagement after 21 months, Ruby Rose and Phoebe Dahl sent each other some very sweet “goodbye”
by Carolyn L. Todd

Pop Culture
The Force Is Strong With These Star Wars Superfans
When Star Wars was released in 1977, Stanley Kauffmann, a critic for The New Republic, was not impressed, calling it “unexceptional” and “
by Vanessa Golembewski

Sex
How Your Job Could Influence Your Matches On Dating Apps
When it comes to online dating, what makes a person swipe right remains a bit of a mystery. But new data provides some insight into how your job affects wh
by Rebecca Adams

Pop Culture
This Guy Defended Sex & The City 2 Using Star Wars
Sarah Jessica Parker shouldn't have many regrets in her acting career, but even she seemed to agree that Sex and the City 2 had room for improvement.
by Morgan Baila

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Travel
Meet Your Official 2016 #TravelGoals
by Venus Wong

Entertainment News
The Surprising Reason Tina Fey Feels Like A Hypocrite
Tina Fey appeared on The Tonight Show on Monday, and she wasn't afraid to discuss the United States' most notorious 2016 presidential candidate. Fey reveal
by Meghan De Maria

Pop Culture
This Frozen Kitten Being Revived Will Absolutely Melt Your Heart
Just so we're all on the same page about this from the outset: The itty-bitty kitty lives. Yes, it's tough to watch the struggle to save Lazarus
by Elizabeth Kiefer

US News
Trump’s Scariest Supporters Are Getting Meaner — And Bolder
Last night in Las Vegas, on the eve of the next GOP debate, Donald Trump's campaign rally was interrupted by protesters, but they weren't the sca
by Bianca Heyward

Hair
Is This Star Wars: The Force Awakens Hairstyle The New L...
For beauty fans, the Star Wars series has one hair look that we fall over ourselves every time it makes an appearance on the screen. No, it's not Chew
by Taylor Bryant

Beauty
The Holiday Beauty Gifts You Always Got In Middle School
by Molly Horan

Food & Drinks
The 20 Most Popular Bakeries In America, According To Instagram
by Marshall Bright

Body
Little Legs, Big Heart Is About To Be Your Favorite Instagram Acc...
by Sara Coughlin

Pop Culture
The Best- & Worst-Selling Mag Covers Of 2015 Aren’t What Yo...
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Movies
The Biggest Love Actually Mystery Has Been Solved — & Yo...
People have a lot of strong feelings about Love Actually. Some see it as a charming love story made even more endearing by British accents. Others find it
by Molly Horan

Celebrity Beauty
The Beauty Industry Is Ignoring This Big Problem
Yesterday the web was abuzz about Christian Louboutin’s groundbreaking new beauty campaign starring plus model Clémentine Desseaux as the new face of th
by Liz Black

Work & Money
What It’s REALLY Like To Be A Serial Spender
by Meredith Hattam

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Styling Tips
Work-To-Party Outfits In Just A Few Easy Swaps
by Calvy Click

TV Shows
Hari Nef Is Transparent Season 2’s Breakout Star
The second season of Transparent features some excellent guest stars. Cherry Jones plays a lesbian poet. Anjelica Huston appears as a romantic interest for
by Esther Zuckerman

Fitness
The Only Exercise You Need To Stay Fit This Holiday Season
The good news about jumping rope is — well, almost everything. It's an incredibly effective, portable, and time-efficient workout. It's exc
by Kelsey Miller

Tech
This Robot Reads Your Mind To Swipe Tinder For You
Talk about modern romance. Veterans of the online-dating scene have yet to see anything like this: a robot that reads your body’s responses to potent
by Marshall Bright

World News
An Iraq War Veteran Fights Back Against Anti-Muslim Hate
On the heels of Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., strong condemnations, as well as incidents of Islamophobia, have emerge
by Bianca Heyward

Styling Tips
4 Power Pieces That Make You Feel (& Look) Like A Boss
by Jinnie Lee

US News
This Shelter Doesn’t Want Homeless Women Because Of A ̶...
A homeless shelter in Kentucky has stopped accepting women because of what its director calls a “sex problem.” Emergency Christian Ministries i
by Lilli Petersen

Pop Culture
Khloé Kardashian Calls Rob Her “One & Only” On Instagram
Khloé Kardashian has always been her younger brother Rob's biggest cheerleader. Last night on Instagram, Khloé posted a sweet throwback
by Carolyn L. Todd

Hair
This Beauty Gadget Makes Traveling So Easy
by Lexy Lebsack

Movies
R29 Rewind: Dude, We Totally Forgot About This Ashton Kutcher & J...
When the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2000, many people were terrified that the world was going to end. Y2K was going to take effect, and none of ou
by Lauren Le Vine

Shopping
30 Non-Basics All Fashion Girls Have
by Alyssa Coscarelli

World News
North Korean Girl Band’s Concerts Canceled In Beijing
They're the hottest girl band that you've probably never heard of. With members handpicked by North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un himself, th
by Meghan De Maria

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Pop Culture
Blake Lively Perfectly Captures Taylor Swift’s True Loves W...
Being a close personal friend of Taylor Swift's sounds amazing, but a little stressful. What can Swift's besties possibly get the pop star who ha
by Molly Horan

Celebrity Beauty
The Controversy Surrounding Kylie’s Infamous Lip Kit
Update: We talked with makeup artist Vlada Haggerty about the Kylie kontroversy. Your melting-lips artwork looks eerily similar to Kylie’s Lip Kit pa
by Taylor Bryant

Food & Drinks
This Boozy DIY Gift Idea Is Pure Genius
Sometimes, the best gift is a handcrafted one. They are fun to make, and they feel so personal. They're also a great option for those not-so-easy-to-s
by LaurenConrad.com

Food & Drinks
This Is The Best News EVER For Root Beer Fans
Root beer float fans, rejoice. Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch has released an alcoholic root beer. The brew, called Best Damn Root Beer, is now available
by Marshall Bright

TV Shows
Melissa McCarthy Responds To The Cancellation Of Mike & Molly...
Late last week, news broke that the upcoming sixth season of Mike & Molly will be the last. CBS is officially canceling the program, which centers on a
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Food & Drinks
You Can Order These Adorable Cat Marshmallows Just In Time For Ch...
We’re down to the wire, people! The holidays are right around the corner, and if these 99 gifts under $99 aren’t quite hitting the mark for you
by Elettra Wiedemann

Makeup
10 Essentials To Get You Through Any Holiday Party
by Jada Wong

Pop Culture
Who Won This Year’s 10 Biggest Twitter Fights?
by Carolyn L. Todd

US News
Celebrities Rally Around Paid Family Leave
The U.S. is one of the few countries in the world that doesn't have laws mandating paid family leave. That's not just among countries with a majo
by Meredith Clark

Food & Drinks
You Can Get Free Frostys For A Year For Only $1
Some New Year's resolutions are easier to stick to than others. Giving up desserts? Well, that's tough, and completely unnecessary. Saving money
by Molly Horan

Fashion
Alexander McQueen Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit (Again)
Last week, a discrimination lawsuit was filed against Alexander McQueen and the label's parent company, Kering, in New York state court. The cause of
by Ana Colon

US News
Threats Made To Schools In Los Angeles & New York City
Update: NBC New York is reporting that New York City schools had received a threat similar to the one that closed Los Angeles schools today, but deemed it
by Lilli Petersen

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Skin Care
Retinol Is Now Even BETTER For Your Skin
If you know anything about skin care, you know that retinol is the Holy Grail of face treatments. A regular dose of vitamin A can stop pimples in their tra
by Megan McIntyre

Food & Drinks
Commence Freak Out: Sriracha Yogurt Is Now A Thing
While we’ll always have our mini keychain squeeze bottles on hand, there’s now one more product that we no longer have to add our own Sriracha
by Zoe Bain

Music
Taylor Swift Sort Of Responds To Being Called A “Nazi Barbi...
“Writing about Taylor Swift is a horrific ordeal for me because her twinkly persona is such a scary flashback to the fascist blondes who ruled the so
by Elizabeth Kiefer

World News
Would You Want This To Be Your Country’s New Flag?
Update: New Zealand confirmed Tuesday that Kyle Lockwood's Silver Fern design was the preliminary winner in its first referendum on whether to replace
by Meghan De Maria

Entertainment News
Lena Dunham Will Hit Campaign Trail For Hillary Clinton
It's official: Lena Dunham is Team Hillary, all the way. Today the Hillary Clinton campaign has announced that the Girls star will join Clinton on the
by Erin Donnelly

World News
Haunting Photos Show The Mothers & Children Locked Up For “...
by Torey Van Oot

Entertainment News
Michelle Dockery’s Fiancé Has Died
Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery was meant to celebrate her 34th birthday today. Instead, she is mourning the death of her fiancé, John Dineen. D
by Erin Donnelly

Skin Care
There’s A Major New Player In Skin Care
BareMinerals, the brand best known for its mineral-based, loose-powder foundation, wants to take its cult status to your medicine cabinet. So it's rol
by Megan McIntyre

Movies
It’s Here! First Look At J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic...
How excited are we for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? To quote Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander, “just a smidge.” Oh, who are we
by Erin Donnelly

US News
This A.M.
Olivia Wilde's naked baby photo is pissing some people off. (Read More) Bill Cosby countersued seven of his accusers for defamation. (Read More) A Fre
by Us

US News
8 Things You Need To Know This AM — Dec 15 2015
Olivia Wilde's naked baby photo is pissing some people off.Olivia Wilde snapped a photo of her 19-month-old son, Otis Sudeikis, dressed as a “na
by Colette McIntyre

TV Shows
Supergirl Episode 8 Recap: Family Matters
So Aunt Astra was just trying to save Krypton from climate change and is maybe a totally sympathetic character? Hold on, let's back up a bit: We'
by Esther Zuckerman

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