Refinery29 Archives - December 22, 2016

Travel
We’ll Be Needing ALL The Napkins For This Beignet Feast
It wasn't as if TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann had a real choice about where to eat first in New Orleans, a gastronomic paradise. After all, who among u
by Rachel Selvin

Food & Drinks
You Can Now Eat The Keebler Elves’ Cookies For Breakfast, T...
You'll never hear me say “cookies aren't allowed for breakfast.” In my mind, any time of day is appropriate for consuming the confect
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Tom Hanks Continues To Earn His Title As America’s Dad
Tom Hanks is back at it again: being the most charming guy ever. The actor, 60, apparently keeps up with what we assume is a never-ending supply of fan mai
by Carolyn L. Todd

Celebrity Beauty
James Charles Just Made A HUGE Announcement About His Next Project
James Charles fans can’t get enough of his makeup tutorials. Now, the first male CoverGirl spokesperson has confirmed that he’s giving his fans
by Erika Stalder

Tech
10 Next-Level Gadgets That Changed The Game In 2016
by Madeline Buxton

Makeup
The Kardashians’ Makeup Artist Has The Easiest Brow Trick
The quest for perfect brows is never-ending. We're always on the prowl for the next best pencil, pomade, or hack that will turn our lackluster caterpi
by Mi-Anne Chan

World News
The Syrian Government Has Regained Full Control Of Aleppo
There was a major development Thursday in the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo. Syria's largest city returned to government control, after the last remai
by The Associated Press

Music
Here Is Your One-Stop Shop For All Things Mariah
Everyone's favorite diva is destined for a media takeover, and I'm not just talking about how “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is th
by Kaitlin Reilly

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TV Shows
Sherlock‘s John Watson & Mary Morstan Have Broken ...
Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington's Sherlock characters John Watson and Mary Morstan got married last year on the show. But the two actors are no lo
by Suzannah Weiss

Hair
This Hair Trend Will Take Your Holiday Look To Ridiculous New Hei...
So many of this season’s simple pleasures revolve around the Christmas tree. It's where those who celebrate Christmas string up lights and hang
by Rachel Krause

Pop Culture
We Now Have Confirmation That Prince Harry Was A Troublemaker
Prince Harry: member of the Royal family, boyfriend to Meghan Markle, and pesky little troublemaker. As People reports, a letter penned by Princess Diana i
by Rebecca Farley

Wellness
Handling My Anxiety As A Racial “Other” In Trump̵...
A few days ago, I went for a long walk in a nearby park. It’s a seemingly innocuous activity — trying to lose yourself in the wonder of nature
by Danielle Small

Food & Drinks
These Holiday Smoothie Bowls Are Absolutely Stunning
by Olivia Harrison

Makeup
How Our Beauty Editors Spend A $100 Gift Card At Ulta
by Lexy Lebsack

Pop Culture
Vin Diesel Calls YouTuber Carol Moreira “Sexy” In Thi...
Vin Diesel's interview with YouTuber Carol Moreira consisted of the actor showering the online personality with compliments…and, according to Mo
by Kaitlin Reilly

TV Shows
Tim Gunn’s Christmas Wish List Includes An All Plus-Size Se...
Tim Gunn is the firm but fair and brutally honest contestant mentor on Project Runway. It’s a role he has completely owned since 2004, when the serie
by Sesali Bowen

Movies
Elle Woods Didn’t Go To Harvard In The Legally Blonde <...
Before Legally Blonde was a movie or a musical, it was a book by Amanda Brown. And, we've just learned, the story we know and love departs from the or
by Suzannah Weiss

Music
Get In The Spirit With Demi Lovato’s “Silent Night...
Just when you thought you couldn't handle another pop rendition of a Christmas carol — believe you me, there are tons of 'em — Demi L
by Rebecca Farley

Celebrity Beauty
Models Iman & Philomena Kwao On How To Push Diversity In Makeup O...
It’s a disconnect that’s plagued the beauty industry for too long: Despite ubiquitous #blackgirlmagic and the fact that 35% of American women a
by Erika Stalder

TV Shows
Justine Biticon Didn’t Win America’s Next Top Mod...
When in doubt, create a meme. Justine Biticon was eliminated from America's Next Top Model this week, but she's taking her loss in stride. The 18
by Meghan De Maria

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Celebrity Beauty
These Celebrities Look SO Different After Dyeing Their Hair
by Rachel Krause

Food & Drinks
29 Store-Bought Holiday Eats That Are Better Than Just Fine
by Elizabeth Buxton

Makeup
Nyx’s New Illuminating Powders Will Test Your Commitment To Spark...
by Rachel Krause

Pop Culture
Charlie Puth Is Excluding Himself From Bella Thorne & Tyler Posey...
Wow. The love triangle that was Bella Thorne, recent ex Tyler Posey, and rumored new boyfriend Charlie Puth just imploded on Twitter — and Charlie Pu
by Carolyn L. Todd

Pop Culture
Jennifer Lawrence Is Over Being Asked About Her Craziest Sex Story
Being a celebrity is weird. One minute, you're discussing your recent project with a radio interviewer, and the next you're expected to spill int
by Kaitlin Reilly

Home
This Couple Pulled The Most Creative Holiday Prank On Their Neigh...
When you're searching for that perfect Christmas tree, what factors do you consider? It needs to be a nice shade of green, have evenly dispersed branc
by Olivia Harrison

Pop Culture
Britney Spears Should Definitely Consider A Career As An Acrobat
Between her singing, dancing, and top-notch party-planning, Britney Spears is a multitalented woman. But if Miley Cyrus is to be believed and Britney'
by Suzannah Weiss

Work & Money
What REALLY Happens When You Stand Up To A Monster Boss
After surviving a year in a toxic workplace, I decided to make a change.
by Lex Sheridan

TV Shows
The New Art For This Is Us’ Midseason Return Leave...
Warning: Spoilers for NBC’s This Is Us ahead. The midseason finale of This Is Us left us with a huge cliffhanger when Kate’s boyfriend Toby sud
by Sesali Bowen

Body
30 Times Celebs Taught Us To Love Our Bodies This Year
by Sara Coughlin

Celebrity Beauty
Ariana Grande Just Debuted Another New Hair Color — & It...
We’ve talked about Ariana Grande’s unflappable commitment to her ponytail before. Girlfriend is seriously ride-or-die for her signature style.
by Erika Stalder

Celebrity Style
Vogue Italia Editor-In-Chief Franca Sozzani Has Passed Away
Franca Sozzani, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia, has passed away after suffering from an undisclosed year-long illness. She was just 66 years old. &ldq
by Alexandra Ilyashov

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Pop Culture
Mindy Kaling’s Gift From Friend Sonia Kharkar Is Pure Prese...
Mindy Kaling has the best friends ever. Or best friend, in the singular. The Mindy Project creator and actress posted a photo on Instagram of a gift from h
by Rebecca Farley

Celebrity Beauty
You Have To See Lucy Hale’s Dope New Piercing
Although Lucy Hale joined the long list of celebs to have personal photos hacked and leaked yesterday — seriously, when will this infuriating invasion of
by Erika Stalder

Health Trends
The “Dancing Warriors Mom” Is The Hero We Need This C...
? ? pic.twitter.com/1xlPyt9fyf — GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) December 21, 2016 We learned earlier this year that Robin Schreiber is a force of pu
by Sara Coughlin

Nails
Mani Bombs Are Here To Give Your Nails The Bath-Bomb Treatment
Bath bombs are dangerous — and no, we don’t mean in a maybe-it’s-a-bleach-based-toilet-cleaner way. What we’re saying is that once
by Rachel Krause

Travel
This Woman’s Holiday Travel Story Is Going Viral For The Sw...
Air travel is stressful for many people, especially this time of year. In fact, an airport is perhaps the last place you would expect to see a heartwarming
by Olivia Harrison

TV Shows
Why Has This One Product Been In ALL Your Favorite Shows?
by Meghan De Maria

Entertainment News
Brad Pitt Says Angelina Jolie Isn’t Protecting Their Childr...
Brad Pitt is unhappy with how Angelina Jolie is handling information about their children during the pair's divorce proceedings, according to a new re
by Kaitlin Reilly

Body
Why These Patients Are Taking Selfies From Their Hospital Beds
by Alexandra King

Hair
I’m Not Proud of What This Dry Shampoo Made Me Do
It started innocently enough. I was in New York for five days for a shoot and between our long days on set, a cable-knit hat that serendipitously matched e
by Lexy Lebsack

Movies
How Can Octavia Spencer Still Gift Chocolate Pies To People?!
I think that glorious chocolate shit pie scene in The Help changed things for many of us. (I know I was off of the stuff for months after.) But for star Oc
by Carolyn L. Todd

Living
If You’re Dreaming Of A White Christmas, You’re In Lu...
When you picture a white Christmas, a peaceful snowy scene probably comes to mind. In reality, a Christmas weekend snowstorm could mean chaos for many peop
by Olivia Harrison

Living
Why I’ve Been Engaged For Almost 5 Years
Often, when I meet someone for the first time, or I’m getting to know a new friend, the moment comes when they notice the ring on my finger and congr
by Jesse Sposato

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Makeup
Get Ready To Kiss 2016 Goodbye With These Adorable Heart Lips
Bow lips aren't just for Clara Bow. They're a lot easier — and decidedly more modern — with this easy-peasy technique. Practice saying “
by Rachel Selvin

Movies
Here’s Why The Racially-Charged Fences Is Still Re...
Typically after I watch a period film about racial tensions in the 1950s or '60s, I walk away from it thinking about how glad I am that things have ch
by Arianna Davis

Movies
Anna Kendrick Approves Of Her Friend’s Priorities: La L...
Anna Kendrick shared that a friend of hers recently got engaged, and announced the exciting news over text. But first, this friend had to tell Kendrick abo
by Suzannah Weiss

US News
It’s Now Easier Than Ever To Support The Women’s Marc...
Despite some logistical hurdles, the Women's March on Washington is going full speed ahead. And for those who want to contribute financially to the ca
by Andrea González-R...

Entertainment News
A Former 16 And Pregnant Star Has Died
Valerie Fairman, who appeared on 16 and Pregnant in 2010, has died. MTV, which played home to the series, confirmed the news in a statement to People. The
by Meghan De Maria

Tech
Wait. Who Really Owns What You Post On Facebook?
These days, the process of posting a photo on Instagram, sharing stories on Facebook, and snapping morning matcha lattes feels as innate as brushing your t
by Madeline Buxton

TV Shows
Alex Trebek Pays Tribute To Late Contestant Cindy Stowell On ...
Earlier this month we learned the bittersweet story of Cindy Stowell. She was a 41-year-old woman battling stage IV cancer. Committed to still living a ful
by Sesali Bowen

TV Shows
This 17-Year-Old Is Making Us Rethink Our Screen Time
(Paid Content) You know Lennon Stella. Even if you don’t think you know Lennon Stella, you know Lennon Stella. She’s one-half of the sister duo who mad
by Colleen Barrett

Pop Culture
You’re Going To Want These Wacky Pop Culture Gifts For Your...
by Hunter Harris

Movies
These People Think There’s A Parallel Universe Where Sinbad...
Back in the '90s, Sinbad played a genie in a flick called Shazaam, according to hundreds of redditors. One remembers that the cover of the movie ̶
by Suzannah Weiss

Shopping
This Space Jam Capsule Is Peak ’90s (In The Best Possible Way)
Update: Forever21's Space Jam capsule is now available! Go forth and shop, both in stores and online. This story was originally published on December
by Ana Colon

Pop Culture
Dax Shepard Thought Kristen Bell Was Strange When They Met
Based on how they interact today, one might assume that Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are annoying love-at-first-sight types. Remember when Shepard surprise
by Rebecca Farley

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Movies
Did This Kids Movie Make A “Becky With The Good Hair”...
If you've seen Sing, you know that its filmmakers have a soft spot for Taylor Swift and Katy Perry's kid-friendly hits. Something tells us they&#
by Erin Donnelly

Makeup
What We Actually Think About These Top-Rated Sephora Buys
by Maria Del Russo

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