Refinery29 Archives - 15 November 2016

2016 marks twenty wonderful years of the classic Loony Tunes basketball movie that forever lives in our hearts. Specifically, Space Jam turns the big 2-0 t

by Kathryn Lindsay

US News

FBI Report Shows Hate Crime, Anti-Muslim Attacks Increased In 2015

An FBI report released Monday showed a rise in hate crimes in 2015 driven at least in part by increased anti-Muslim attacks. The survey and accompanying re

by Michael Hafford

TV Shows

Khloé Kardashian’s New Show Is Full Of Drama & Fat Shaming

On January 12, Khloé Kardashian's new E! series Revenge Body will premiere. In it, she'll be giving people makeovers in order to help them

by Suzannah Weiss

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Designers

Yes, Anna Wintour & Miuccia Prada Have Discussed The Devil We...

It must be interesting to have a book and movie named after your company, especially when the word “devil” is also in the title — and to

by Suzannah Weiss

Shopping
Every Single Black Friday Sale You Need To Know
Instead of subjecting you to an inbox of endless email promotions, we’ve found the top sales to shop.
by Ray Lowe

Sex
Craiglist’s Submissive White Men Will Let You Take Your Pos...
This election has left people shaken in a way they've never experienced, and there might be only one way to fix it: BDSM. While that may sound out of
by Kathryn Lindsay

Pop Culture
Ariel Winter Seems Unaware There’s More Than One Kardashian...
Ariel Winter has a close relationship with Caitlyn Jenner. She explained this in a Snapchat caption, Us Weekly reports. So close, in fact, that Jenner refe
by Suzannah Weiss

Entertainment News
Lena Dunham Calls Paul Ryan To Protest Nazi-Hailed Trump Appointment
Lena Dunham won't back down after she was told to, you know, stay the fuck out of Canada. The multimedia powerhouse promised to move up north should T
by Michael Hafford

Entertainment News
Watch Amber Heard Read The Powerful Stanford Rape Letter
Amber Heard made a rare public appearance Monday night for a great cause. She showed up to help Emily Doe, the survivor of the famous Brock Turner Stanford
by Michael Hafford

Music
Kelly Clarkson Says Motherhood Made Her “Next Level Confide...
Kelly Clarkson has four children and is very happy. That wasn't always the case, she tells Good Housekeeping. Initially, fame put her in a “very
by Michael Hafford

Makeup
You Have To See The Beauty Prank Taking Over The Internet
Would your S.O. be cool with it if you turned up with your eyebrows shaved? Of course, we'd all love to believe they love us for us…but you neve
by Erika Stalder

Makeup
Unicorn-Tears Skin Care Is Here To Make Your Week Better
QUESTION: What is the difference between the Unicorn Tears and the other Elixirs? Which one is suitable for my skin type? . ANSWER: The Unicorn Tears is a
by Rebecca Farley

Sex
The Internet Loves This Guy Who Showed Up At 2 A.M. To Give His B...
People are shouting it from the rooftops: Get you a friend like Jeffrey. Jeffrey is the best friend of teen Nicole Aramboles who showed up at her house at
by Kathryn Lindsay

TV Shows
We Fact-Checked The CW’s Abortion Plots: They Were Spot On
Abortion is like no-man’s-land on television. Rarely do pregnant characters go through with the medical procedure. Abortion is usually an ominous, un
by Sesali Bowen

Food & Drinks
Why Are There So Many More Yellow Skittles In The Skittles Bag?
I'm going to say something kind of controversial, so brace yourself. The only Skittles flavor that's worth a damn is red. We're, of course,
by Olivia Harrison

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Makeup
2016 People Winners
Hairstylist Whose Instagram We Can’t Stop StalkingLacy Redway While there are plenty of insanely talented hairstylists out there, sadly many of them
by Megan McIntyre

Celebrity Beauty
Maisie Williams Wishes You’d Notice Her Latest Body Ink
Maisie Williams, the adorable Brit known for playing Arya Stark on Game of Thrones, is wondering why no one has noticed her new ankle tattoo. Considering t
by Rebecca Farley

Makeup
It’s Time For Our No-BS Beauty Awards
Today is a very special day, my friends. It marks the return of R29's annual beauty awards. We know, we know — everybody and their mother has an
by Megan McIntyre

Makeup
2016 Makeup Winners
If Rainbow Brite Were A Club Kid, She’d Wear TheseAnastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick People had a LOT of feelings about this category. It was ne
by Megan McIntyre

Hair
2016 Hair Winners
Dry Shampoo That Will Hide Your Too-Hungover-To-Take-A-Shower HairLiving Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo The product is called Perfect Hair Day, and it
by Megan McIntyre

Makeup
2016 Fragrance Winners
Perfume We Can’t Stop SniffingMaison Margiela Replica Lipstick On The concept of this fragrance alone would have been enough to win. The Replica scen
by Megan McIntyre

Makeup
2016 Skincare Winners
Moisturizer So Good, It Should Be IllegalShara Shara Honey Bomb All-In-One Ampoule This was one of the weirdest products we asked our judges to test. It&rs
by Megan McIntyre

Makeup
2016 Nails Winners
The Topcoat That Will Make Your Manicure Last Longer Than An HourChanel Le Gel Coat Long-Wear Top Coat Faux-gel topcoats are the new big thing in nail care
by Megan McIntyre

Homepage
You Need To See This Amazing Line Of Ugly Holiday Sweaters
by Alexandra Ilyashov

Music
Of Course Zayn Malik & Niall Horan Would Be Up For The Same Award
This year's People's Choice Awards may be a little awkward for One Direction fans. Turns out, Niall Horan and his former boy bandmate Zayn Malik
by Shannon Carlin

Tech
Hallelujah — The Peach Emoji Isn’t Changing After All
You can rest easy tonight knowing that the peach emoji in its true butt-like form is still alive and well. The new iOS emoji release, which rolled out to d
by Suzannah Weiss

Living
Why Over A Million People Can’t Stop Watching This Video Of...
These days, globes are relics of the past. With Google Maps, Apple Maps, and every other tech-savvy map, who needs a toddler-sized replica of the world? We
by Rebecca Farley

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Entertainment News
Accused Taylor Swift Groper To Use Controversial Leaked Photo In ...
The radio DJ that Taylor Swift accused of sexually assaulting her is making a bold move in the courtroom by using a controversial piece of evidence. A quic
by Carolyn L. Todd

Books & Art
Anna Kendrick Truly Takes A Page From Emma Watson’...
There are many things worth imitating about Emma Watson. She's an eloquent feminist, a fierce warrior for gender equality, a stellar actress, and a bu
by Carolyn L. Todd

Body
How This Woman Got Pregnant Twice In 10 Days
Of course you know twins are a possibility, but did you know that it is possible to get pregnant while already pregnant? If that boggles your mind, let Kat
by Kimberly Truong

Celebrity Style
At Least Natalie Portman’s Optimistic Maternity Look Is Giv...
In dark times, the fashion community does what it knows best: We use our clothes to find the light. For example, during the divisive campaign of President-
by Landon Peoples

Makeup
Love YouTube Beauty Tutorials? This Subscription Delivers That & ...
If it feels like there are swoon-worthy makeup collabs from YouTubers and social-media personalities coming at you left and right, that's because they
by Erika Stalder

TV Shows
This New Photo Of Rory’s Room Drops Some Major Gilmore ...
We're less than two weeks away from the day Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life hits Netflix. In the meantime, we're still scrapping together any p
by Arianna Davis

Makeup
These Are The Most Popular Lippies For Fall & Winter
by Meghan De Maria

Entertainment
Arya Takes Shots At Game Of Thrones Critics In This Dele...
For all of those people who have criticized Game Of Thrones for its sex and violence, Arya has something to say to you. Or, at least, she should would have
by Shannon Carlin

Celebrity Style
Olivia Wilde Proves Fashion Can (& Should) Show Solidarity
Inspired by a similar movement in the U.K. post-Brexit, Americans have started to wear safety pins, once a punk-era fashion statement, as a way to show sup
by Erica Witte

Travel
How One Airline Is Making Sure You Won’t Lose Your Luggage ...
If you've ever lost your luggage, you know how unbelievably frustrating it can be. If you haven't, I'll restrain myself and just say, you ar
by Olivia Harrison

Work & Money
People Are Getting “Work Tattoos” & We Don’t Kn...
by Anna Davies

Living
I’m A Chronic Shoplifter & Have No Intention Of Stopping
(Paid Content) I enter the dressing room with two shirts and a pair of $10 black tights in my hands. Before I unzip my jeans, I scan the four angular corne
by Elizabeth Spencer

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Celebrity Style
Ivanka Trump Learns To Maybe Not Send A Media Alert About Her $10...
Now that Donald Trump has been elected to the highest office in the U.S., many have pondered what will happen to all of the corporations that bear his name
by Ana Colon

Books & Art
20 Dystopian Novels To Feed Your Need For Escape
by Naveen Kumar

Music
Miley Cyrus’ Younger Sister Noah Just Dropped Her New Song
There's a Cyrus out there making sweet, sad music — and this time, it isn't Billy or Miley. The “We Can't Stop” singer
by Kaitlin Reilly

Tech
Here’s How To Spot A Fake News Story On Facebook
In the week since the election, Facebook has received widespread negative attention. Many, including President Barack Obama, have called out the platform f
by Madeline Buxton

Sex
I Loved & Hated Being In An Open Relationship
We all have different definitions of what “cheating” really means, and for me, it’s secrecy. I’ve been “cheated” on, fo
by Amelia Edelman

Home
Jay Z’s Former Brooklyn Pad Is On Sale For $1.4M So You Can...
by Olivia Harrison

TV Shows
This MTV Show Tackles Sexual Assualt In A Totally New Way
The pilot of Sweet/Vicious, a new series premiering on MTV November 15, features a college girl sneaking into a guy's room. She's there for reven
by Molly Horan

Work & Money
How A Trump Presidency Could Shake Up The Workforce — In A Go...
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States could just be the best thing that has happened to professional women in a long time. Huh? Wh
by Sallie Krawcheck

Pop Culture
This Old Hilary Duff Disney Channel Promo Will Definitely Make Yo...
Back in the day, there was one true tween ambition: To be a Disney Channel star. Every Disney Channel Original Movie or That's So Raven episode inspir
by Hunter Harris

Movies
The On-Screen Evolution Of Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny is an on-screen triple threat.
by Laura Delarato

Pop Culture
This New Theory About Kim Kardashian’s Robbery Is So Ridicu...
Another day, another crazy Kim Kardashian robbery theory. Can we please let this woman live? Kardashian faced an incredibly scary situation when she was he
by Kaitlin Reilly

Beauty
Which Curly Hair-Cutting Method Is Right For You?
by Taylor Bryant

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Work & Money
Ever Wonder How Much The President Gets Paid?
Way back in September 2015, Donald Trump announced that if he was elected president of the United States, he would not accept any salary for the job. We do
by Olivia Harrison

Makeup
These Beauty Products Make Us Feel Like We Can Shatter Glass Ceil...
by Samantha Sasso

Body
This Video Answers A Crucial Question About Egg-Freezing
Freezing your eggs so that you can, in theory, thaw and use them later in life is like having an “insurance policy” — or so we've be
by Sarah Jacoby

Shopping
This Powerful T-Shirt From London Fashion Week Is Even More Perti...
In September, Ashish Gupta decided to use his allotted time on the London Fashion Week calendar to respond to the country's Brexit vote (and subsequen
by Alice Casely-Hayford

Body
Here Are All The Weird Things That Happen To Your Body While You ...
What are our bodies actually doing while we're sound asleep? If you have no freaking clue, you're not alone. Luckily, British bed company Dreams
by Sara Coughlin

US News
This Is How Michelle Obama Dealt With A Superfan Asking Her To Ru...
Michelle Obama may have said before that she's not interested in running for president, but her fans are not giving up. On Tuesday, the first lady was
by Andrea González-R...

Skin Care
Your Essential Guide To Travel Skin Care, Straight From The Experts
(Paid Content) No matter how full of wanderlust our souls may be, we have to admit that traveling is stressful. A million things can go wrong — forgotten
by Audrey Noble

Pop Culture
Fifth Harmony Fans Rally Around Lauren Jauregui After Girl-Kissin...
Reminder: If you're in any way famous, even as one-fifth of a girl group, and someone snaps a photo of you, it will go public. Fifth Harmony's La
by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Body
This Fitness Blogger’s Photo Teaches A Powerful Lesson Abou...
Fitness blogger Ashlie Molstad, a.k.a. Foodie Girl Fitness, wants you to know that perspective is everything. Molstad took to her Facebook on Friday with t
by Kimberly Truong

Shopping
Everlane Has Your Holiday Party Look Sorted — No Heels Required
by Alyssa Coscarelli

Books & Art
In Born A Crime Trevor Noah Reminds Us Where He Came From
Once, when Trevor Noah was a little boy, his mother pushed him out of a moving vehicle. Their car had broken down, so they were riding a minibus and en rou
by Elizabeth Kiefer

Makeup
This Woman’s Makeup Skills Are Terrifying The Internet
There's no question that makeup is transformative. It can boost confidence, challenge perceptions, or even turn us into completely different people (t
by Rebecca Farley

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Sex
You Won’t Believe How Many People Have Hooked Up With Their...
Many of us have, at some point, had crushes on our teachers, but how often do these fantasies come to fruition? More often than you might guess, according
by Suzannah Weiss

Pop Culture
Gwen Stefani Tearfully Credits Blake Shelton For “Kissing H...
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are a relatively new couple in Hollywood, but they're certainly not shy when it comes to broadcasting their love. The &
by Kaitlin Reilly

Hair
It’s Okay, North: My Mom Didn’t Know How To Do My Hai...
On a recent episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim Kardashian West confessed that she didn't know how to style her 3-year-old daughter North&
by Arianna Davis

TV Shows
Easy: The Sexy Netflix Original You HAVE To See
Netflix aficionados love discovering hidden gems on the DVD rental and streaming platform. I’m no connoisseur, but I’m so glad that my friend i
by Sesali Bowen

Travel
JetBlue Has Flights Starting At $34 Right Now — But The Sale Ends...
The holiday season is full of wonderful things. You might enjoy some good home cooking, have time to catch up with old friends, or even use some vacation d
by Olivia Harrison

Music
Nicki Minaj Slams Donald Trump In Remix Of “Black Beatles&#...
While we were using photos of Ben Affleck to explain our feelings about Donald Trump's America, Nicki Minaj was finessing rhymes in the studio. The ra
by Hunter Harris

TV Shows
Is This The Greatest Thanksgiving Episode Of All Time?
Long before Jess and Nick ever got together, or Cece and Schmidt tied the knot, a Los Angeles loft was home to four roommates who didn't always get al
by Meghan De Maria

Trends
This Is The One Jewelry Trend That’s Here To Stay
by Jessica Chou

Tech
Twitter Is Finally Taking Action Against Hate Speech — I...
Over the past year, Twitter has come under fire for its lackluster responses to hate speech. These issues came to the forefront in July, when Leslie Jones
by Madeline Buxton

Movies
Ocean’s 8 Does Not Need A Matt Damon Cameo To Legi...
Fans of the Ocean's Eleven franchise, and of female-driven casts, have been amped up for months about Ocean's 8, an upcoming reboot starring eigh
by Molly Horan

TV Shows
THIS Is One Of The Best Representations Of Queerness On TV
Most queer-identified folks know that marriage equality barely scratches the surface of the range of issues that they face. Most people, even some LGBT all
by Sesali Bowen

Pop Culture
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Was Just Named People
by Kaitlin Reilly

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Shopping
Winter Staples We’re Gifting Ourselves
(Paid Content) By now, you're probably getting into the swing of holiday shopping. But with various gift needs for all your friends and family, it can be t
by Alison Ives

Movies
The “Uncool Girl” Characters Always Have The BEST Style
by Elizabeth Kiefer

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