Welcome to Refinery29’s Why I Code, a Changing Face series where we ask inspirational, tech-disrupting trailblazers in computer science 29 questions about what fuels them on and off the clock. Have you ever wanted to combine the functionality of your tech accessories with the playfulness of your personal style? That’s the question Emma Orhun, a…
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. Today: a senior manager who makes $190,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a…
It’s the most fabulous time of the year. Venus and Taurus bring us positivity, creativity, and luxury from June 6th to July 4th. In the weeks ahead we will surround ourselves with art, beauty, and pleasantness. There will be good food, good sex, good rest, and no real cares in the world. Doesn’t that sound…
The Internet is a place where fools rush in and angels fear to tread. It’s a place so infinite that darkness and apathy can often hide in the corners we turn to for comfort. That’s why it’s vital for an angel to be on the Internet, to illuminate it. I consider myself an angel undercover…
Skymates, are you ready to remix your reality? The month of June kicks off with a fresh breeze of possibility thanks to Gemini Season. The cosmos is giving shapeshifter energy. This is a month to shed the labels you’ve outgrown and flirt with the parts of yourself that you usually keep hidden. Start the improv…
Whatever your plans are for the summer, one thing’s for certain — vacation season doesn’t officially start until you’ve got a fresh manicure. While there’s no shortage of cool summer nail trends to inspire your next trip to the salon — from dreamy aurora nails to chic matcha manicures — consider this summer’s hottest nail…
As a self-proclaimed fragrance obsessive, it’s rare for a new perfume brand to grab (and hold) my attention — and even rarer when it’s fronted by a celebrity. That’s not to say there aren’t gems: Kylie Jenner’s Cosmic 2.0 and Eilish by Billie Eilish have both been mistaken for far more expensive designer scents on…
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find our editor-approved lineup of the best to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now. The arrival of the first Monday in May meant one thing: The 2025 Met Gala returned to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The annual fashion event celebrated…
A true summer staple, denim shorts always have your back for music festivals, farmers market strolls, vacations, and more. They’re a foundational piece, so it’s worth having at least one (or two or three) pairs that can anchor your entire warm-weather wardrobe. And while dresses and skirts in the same iconic fabric are still going…
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. Today: a junior specialist who makes $53,100 per year and who spends some of her money this week on books…