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Summer 2025’s Tastiest Color Trends — From Pistachio To Cherry

Victoria Montalti

Is “Office Air” The Reason My Skin Looks Worse After Work?

Sardine Girl Summer Is Here — How To Style The Fishy Aesthetic

Victoria Montalti

A Week In Hamburg, Germany On A $228,942 Household Income

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money duri

The Best Summer Dresses For When It’s Too Hot To Wear Anyth...

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Refinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In June

by Alicia Lansom

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Best Plus-Size Wedding Dresses

This New Asos Brand Is Full Of Covetable Plus-Size Wedding Guest ...

I am always looking for interesting options in sizes over 14. So when I heard that Arrange, the new Asos-exclusive label, carries sizes up to 26, I was cur

by Sarah Chiwaya

These $16 Gel Nail Strips Are Simply Too Good To Gatekeep

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by Karina Hoshikawa

We Wore e.l.f.’s New SPF Skin Tint In A Heatwave — & It Seriously...

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The Soft Life Is Over — This Summer We’re “Locking In...

The “locking in” side of TikTok is unrelenting. Early morning alarm clocks followed by a montage of to-do lists, meal-prepped oats, and speed typing on

The New Moon In Cancer Is Here — & You’ll Need To Mend Your...

The first New Moon of the summer is going to be energetically exhausting. The lunation — which occurs on June 25th — is going to rock us to the core, l

by Lisa Stardust

A Week As A Student In Los Angeles

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money duri

I Charged My Old iPod — & Found Unexpected Comfort In The Nostalgia

Every time I board a plane and the person sitting next to me is a stranger, I notice them clock the noughties relic in my palm: my iPod Classic. Yes, I sti

by Tanyel Mustafa

Your Horoscope This Week: June 22 To 28

We’ve made it to the last full week of June, and with it comes the first full week of Cancer Season: a time of emotional reset, intuitive deepening, and

by Dossé-Via Trenou

Clinique Made A Nude Version Of The Black Honey Lipstick & We’re ...

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A Week In Boston On A $282,000 Household Income

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money duri

AI Therapy Is Helping Our Wallets, But Is It Helping Our Minds?

Within just three minutes of using ChatGPT as a therapist, it had told me to “go low or no contact” with my family. This is something a real therapist

by Tanyel Mustafa

Sorbet Nails Are Quite Literally The Coolest Summer Manicure Trend

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by Mica Ricketts

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Where To Shop For Sunglasses, From Polarized Lenses To Sport Frames

by Esther Newman

Brooklyn’s Juneteenth Celebration Overflowed With Black Joy & Com...

A rainy Sunday in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene Park looked like a scene from an early 2000s Black film. Hundreds danced and sang along to Carl Thomas’ “Sum

by Taryn Finley

Meet The Influencer Helping K-Beauty Brands Cater To Dark Skin Tones

When beauty influencer Darcei Giles first tried a popular cushion foundation by Korean makeup brand TirTir, she knew it was not going to match her skin ton

by L'Oréal Blackett

The Ultimate Guide To 2025’s Hottest Summer Fashion Trends

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. It can be easy to fall into

by Kelsey Stewart

What This Summer Solstice Will Bring, According To Your Star Sign

This is summer, where the sun rises earlier and sets later, lighting us up with hope. The Summer Solstice, which commences on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST,

by Lisa Stardust

7 Low-Maintenance Makeup Trends For Every Kind Of Summer Vibe

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The Best Latina-Owned Swimwear Brands You Haven’t Shopped Yet

by Raquel Reichard

I Tried Full-Body Deodorant—Here’s The Good, Bad, & The Sweaty

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by Karina Hoshikawa

10 Tarnish-Free Gold Jewelry Brands You Can Wear Nonstop

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Tarnish-free gold jewelry s

by Victoria Montalti

Latina Athletes Are Good for Business — Until It’s Time to Invest...

I grew up in a big sports family. As Puerto Ricans in a small Florida town in the 1990s, it helped us survive the South. My brothers and I weren’t just f

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These Brands Make Perfect Petite Linen Pants (Trust Us)

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by Andrea Bossi

A Week In Minneapolis On A $69,000 Salary

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Cancer Season Is Here — & It’s Going To Be Unique For You

Hello summer and Cancer Season! Bust out the SPF 50 (or more) and head to the beach to luxuriate on the shore with the crabs. Fun times are here, even if w

by Lisa Stardust

The Best Weekend Sales, According To R29 Shopping Editors

by Esther Newman

27 Beach Wedding Guest Dresses For Seaside Celebrations

by Victoria Montalti

Love Island USA Let Viewers Vote & We Turned It Into Cine...

America, we have a problem: we live for drama. And there’s nothing messier on TV right now than Love Island USA. These recent episodes are proof. If you?

by Taryn Finley

Hunter Schafer On Euphoria Season 3, Injectables & The P...

Ever wondered what Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer smells like? Consider the mystery solved. As the new ambassador for Angel Stellar — the latest addition to

by Jacqueline Kilikita

This Body Lotion Is Saving My Skin From Summer Breakouts

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New York Thrives on Latine Culture — But Gentrification Is Pushin...

On the evening of Saturday, May 17, Puerto Rican-owned Buddies Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn closed its doors for good. The closure came three months af

Experts Say Your Gut Instinct Is Real, Stop Second Guessing It

Warning: The following article contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find distressing. “My full intuition was ringing,” says Ja

by Tanyel Mustafa

Tatcha’s Dewy Milk Moisturizer Is Our New Go-To For Glowy Summer ...

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by Karina Hoshikawa

We’re Having An Addison Rae Summer: How To Dress Like The Y2K Pop...

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by Victoria Montalti

Yulissa Escobar Does Represent Our Community. And That’s the Problem

Another Latina stepped in it — again. This time it was Yulissa Escobar who, checks notes, made it through just two days of filming Love Island USA before

by Cristina Escobar

Mars In Virgo Is Here & It’s Time To Be Patient

The last days of spring will bring a cosmic shift we haven’t felt in almost two years. When Mars moves into Virgo from June 17th to August 6th, we wi

by Lisa Stardust

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