When I heard that Summer Fridays was stepping into fragrance, it didn’t exactly come as a shock — but it certainly made my day. You see, the brand has a track record of perfectly judged scents. Its most recognizable bestseller, Lip Butter Balm, already comes in a lineup of flavors that rivals an ice cream shop, while body products like the Summer Silk Nourishing…
A Scandal spin-off series may not be happening yet, and for now only exists in the imaginations of super fans missing the Shonda Rhimes’ show, but Kerry Washington has officially given Tyriq Withers her stamp of approval to star in it. After social media users noticed the resemblance between the Him actor and Tony Goldwyn,…
There are three things I’m certain I’ll never get tired of in life: Gilmore Girls reruns, a perfectly strong cup of coffee, and the French manicure. I’m so wedded to my classic French tip that my manicurist jokes she might have to take my temperature whenever I float the idea of more intricate nail art. But that doesn’t mean French nails can’t be interesting. If my Instagram…
FOREVER. (L to R) Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark behind the scenes of Episode 101 of Forever. Cr. Elizabeth Morris/Netflix © 2024 Sometimes you discover a show and feel a cosmic connection to it. For me, that’s Netflix’s surprise hit series, Forever. And turns out, I’m not alone…
The past couple of years have popularized the idea of understanding your attachment style, identifying a partner’s perceived narcissism or ranking their emotional intelligence. But perhaps one of the most useful patterns in human behavior that we can apply to our relationships touches on a subject that is inherently fraught: how we argue. The first…
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 associate producer working in advertising who makes $75,000 per year and spends some of it on a…
February brought us standout New York Fashion Week trends, luxe Valentine’s Day gifts, alluring President’s Day sales, and more shopping moments that we couldn’t help but indulge in. Whether you invested in wellness items, splurged on sex toys, found quality closet essentials, or picked our new signature scent, Refinery29 readers discovered some clear winners throughout…
After finally getting the designer treatment it deserves, the shoe we love to hate — Crocs — is back with another upscale collaboration we didn’t know we needed. LoveShackFancy is known for stamping its feminine and pastel-colored designs on other beloved brands like Stanley, Gap, Hunter Boots, Kendra Scott, and Pink. And now, LoveShackFancy is…
At least once a week — let’s face it, at least once every day — the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from some cool new water bottle that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping isn’t in our vocabulary, so…
Korean drama is having a moment. From Squid Game to Letterboxd’s highest-rated 2025 miniseries When Life Gives You Tangerines, there are millions of eyes locked in. Blackpink band member Jisoo has been embarking on solo projects recently, releasing her first solo album in 2023 and starring in multiple TV shows and films. However, Netflix’s Boyfriend on Demand is…