This year, April 25th will bring the juiciest part of the season to us. Uranus is moving back into Gemini, which is going to be a fantastic moment in which we see paradigms shift. Mark your calendars because this spring is about to get lit — especially as responsible Saturn, idealistic Neptune, and transformational Pluto…
A new designer collaboration has entered the chat! Designer (and all-around icon) Victoria Beckham is teaming up with Gap on a spring collection to debut their new multi-season partnership. And we couldn’t think of a better retailer for the luxury brand to partner with — in the last six months alone, Gap has released viral…
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 during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week: A forest planner working for the U.S. government who makes $76,403 per year and spends some of it…
Venus at sunrise, illustration From April 24th to May 18th, the planet of social graces, romance, and relationships will be in the air sign Gemini. Venus in Gemini is a fun time, when we focus on intellectualism, communication, and the pure joy of life. The social astrological placement requires a playmate 24/7, since it is…
Among nail artists, the Russian manicure is a beauty trend that is often spoken about in hushed tones. But it has been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years, and has recently reached a point of near-viral status on social media. ‘Russian manicure near me’ is currently a top Googled nail search, and…
One of my 2026 resolutions was to take better care of my body — not just in terms of what I put into it or how often I exercise, but how I treat the skin all over. Famously your largest organ, the skin requires just as much attention below the neck as it does above it — something I’ve admittedly…
Warning: This article discusses eating disorders. Food has played an interesting role in my beauty regimen over the years. In my late teens, I applied lemon juice to my hair, which both lightened the ends and gave it the consistency of straw. My friends and I combined avocados, oats, and honey to make face masks at…
As a beauty editor, it’s my job to test beauty treatments, but there are only a handful that I’m really obsessed with. Sure, there are tons of interesting options out there, like LED facials and injectable moisturizer, but few are genuinely innovative and game-changing (in my opinion, the single most overused phrase in the beauty industry). Without a doubt, one of those…
Every time someone asks me for a show to watch, I instantly suggest the Tubi original series, Big Mood. An underrated gem! When I discovered Big Mood, I fell in love with its dark comedy, whimsy, and its unique way of talking about mental health and healing. The first season of Big Mood made me…
From mega sales on Amazon and Ulta to viral collaborations and beauty product releases in March, shoppers couldn’t help but indulge in new drops and deals. Whether you invested in wellness items, splurged on sex toys, found wardrobe staples, or updated your skincare collection, Refinery29 readers discovered some clear winners throughout the month. From tons…