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Surprising Host Gifts That Aren’t A Bottle Of Wine

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Modern Party Lessons From An Etiquette Expert — Just In Time For The Holidays

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From Timothée To Tevas, 2019’s Best Fashion Moments

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I Finally Tried ClassPass, And Here’s What I Learned Outsid...

Despite a sometimes crazy work schedule, I do my best to work out regularly: I have a gym membership that I actually use, try to hit 10,000 steps a da

by Karina Hoshikawa

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Diet & Nutrition

I Live in Australia, Make $74K A Year & Spent $344.20 On My Welln...

Welcome to Refinery29’s Feel Good Diaries, where we chronicle the physical and mental wellness routines of women today, their costs, and whether or not t

7 Essential Oils Study-Proven to Reduce Stress

by Elizabeth Gulino

Money Diaries 2019

A Week In Fairfax County, VA, On A $108,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking women how they spe

College Money Diaries

A Week At A University In Ohio That Costs $12,000 A Year

Welcome to Money Diaries – College Edition, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. In partnershi

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Victoria Beckham Just Launched A Groundbreaking Skin-Care Product

When Victoria Beckham launched her own eponymous beauty brand back in September, the first products to come to market recalled the fashion designer’s

by Megan Decker

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Thanksgiving Breakups Are Coming. Are You Ready For The Turkey Drop?

Thanksgiving brings us turkey, mashed potatoes, post-dinner naps, Netflix holiday movie marathons, and… breakups. That’s right, the season for giving t

by Erika W. Smith

These IG Like-Bait Handbags Are Hiding In Plain Sight On Amazon

Pet Parents: This Is Your Holiday-Travel Essential

For me, holiday travel feels more hectic than any other type of travel. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, instead of ironed-out vacations in far-

by Elizabeth Buxton

Bella Thorne On Polyamory: “I Love Loving Two People At Once”

Bella Thorne recently opened up about the intricacies of having polyamorous relationships. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, the actress, singer, and dire

by Molly Longman

18 Of The Best Winter Boots On Amazon, Starting At $30

by Alyssa Hardy

4 Hairstyle Trends On Track To Blow Up This Winter

by Megan Decker

Will.I.Am Accused A Qantas Flight Attendant Of Racial Discrimination

Rapper will.i.am might have to take legal action after tweeting about racial discrimination on a Qantas flight on Friday. The artist, who was flying from S

by Tatiana Walk-Morris

Why You Should Never Attempt A Professional-Grade Chemical Peel A...

Dermatologists, estheticians, and all-around skin experts worldwide endlessly extol the virtues of using exfoliating acids to treat common skin complaints

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Celebrity Beauty

Kylie Jenner Just Sold The Majority Stake Of Her Beauty Empire Fo...

Since becoming the youngest “self-made” billionaire with a cosmetics company last valued at $900 million, everyone wants a slice of Kylie Jenne

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Is This The Dating App Queer Women Have Been Waiting For?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Knight-Reiters (@theknightreiters) on Nov 2, 2019 at 7:04pm PDT Travel enthusiast @renegadepilgrim (aka He

by Rosie Hewitson

Diet & Nutrition

Why Should I Go Vegan?

It seems like anyone and everyone is trying to go vegan nowadays. Your fave celebs, your best friend, your colleague, and even your next-door neighbors. In

by Elizabeth Gulino

How Hannah Hart Taught Me To Throw A Dinner Party & Embrace My Qu...

I’m tucked away in a booth at the Ace Hotel when Hannah Hart, donning a “Practice Reckless Optimism” sweatshirt, bounces up to me and asks, “Hannah

Every House Party Needs These 10 Essentials

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12 Festive Advent Calendars That Are All A Click Away On Amazon

there are all kinds of calendars to choose from with something for chocolate addicts, tea drinkers, and beauty lovers alike.

by Amanda Randone

A Week In New York, NY, On A $44,673 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking women how they spe

I Tried Three High-Tech Facial Cleansing Devices — Here’s T...

We often run into products that not only have to be seen, but must be put to the test to be believed. For our series Tried and True, we suss out trending

by Karina Hoshikawa

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Bella Hadid Reveals Her Runway Lingerie Insecurities & How Fenty ...

On the runway, Bella Hadid exudes confidence — but she doesn’t always feel as powerful as she looks. Hadid opened up about her ongoing behind-the-scene

Winter Is Here, And So Are A Bunch Of Outerwear Super Sales

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by Alyssa Hardy

Money Diaries 2019

A Week In Chicago, IL, On A $352,000 Joint Income

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we’re tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We’re asking women how they spe

Kim Kardashian West Describes “Relief & Hope” When Rodney Reed’s ...

Kim Kardashian West has added another case to her philanthropic work in criminal justice. Rodney Reed, a Texas man who was imprisoned for murder and was fa

by Tara Edwards

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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Take Baby Archie To His First Playgroup

Royal baby Archie is growing up. People reports that his parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, took him to playgroup for the first time this week. The s

by Molly Longman

AOC Swoops In To Defend Taylor Swift From Predatory Execs

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stepped in to defend Taylor Swift on Friday after the singer posted an emotional letter to her fans. According to Swift, musi

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10 Incredible Books About Sex & Sexuality To Add To Your Bookshelf

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Goop Gift Guide: Wellness Picks Worth The Hype

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Alessandro Michele Designed A Gucci Call Center (— & Yes, It’s G...

Fresh off of its most recent scandal involving a black sweater that, worn together with a matching balaclava, would give the appearance of B

by Channing Hargrove

New Music To Know: Phé Whatevers Digital Life, Kaash Paige Goes V...

Ever since my first job at MTV working as a music programmer, I can’t stop trying to match people with music they might like. So, I wrote a book call

by Courtney E. Smith