Category: FASHION

Cosmic beings, the week kicks off with a cosmic double feature, and we’ll definitely feel the shift. On May 4th at 9:51 a.m. EST, we’re blessed with the first quarter moon in Leo, stirring up our inner performers, creators, and lovers. But just a few hours later at 11:27 a.m. EST, Pluto begins its five-month…

I’m on a never-ending quest for shiny, healthy-looking hair. I’ll try any product or TikTok trend that promises to impart a light-catching lustre, from shampoos infused with gloss-giving glycolic acid to hair oiling, an ancient South Asian beauty ritual. So when Fable & Mane’s Shine Hair Mask, $36, made its way to my desk, I…

While we love slinky slip dresses and trendy bubble hem skirts, we’re also fans of throw-on-and-go jumpsuits. Not only does it eliminate outfit guesswork, but the pants element makes it ideal for striding in style (without risking any accidental flashes along the way). Plus, there’s an ease that comes with pulling on a onesie — a…

The Tony Awards Nominating Committee announced this year’s Tony Award nominations on Thursday morning and we’re looking at the list wondering where for art thou Denzel? Fans are upset with the committee for snubbing Denzel Washington’s stellar Broadway performance in Othello. This highly-anticipated return to Broadway was his first performance since The Iceman Cometh in…

The best thing about this year’s biggest nail trends is that there really is a look for everyone. With pistachio green manicures, and jewelry nails for the maximalists, glossy soap nails, and elevated French manicures for those who prefer a quieter manicure, there’s no shortage of nail inspiration. Just when we thought there was no more space for another minimalist manicure…

TikTok is my guilty pleasure, where I go to zone out from the world and feel a little moment of joy. I’ve trained the algorithm well; 99% of the time, I see videos that inspire me to spend money, but every so often, it serves me something more thought-provoking. That’s exactly what happened when I…

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 means one thing: The 2025 Met Gala is returning to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The annual fashion event…

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 customer success manager who has a $261,400 household income and who spends some of her money this…

You can often find us deep down the Amazon rabbit hole, combing through customer reviews on our never-ending quest to unearth the site’s next viral product or hidden gem. Now that the sun is out to play, we’re laser-focused on finding the best swimsuit deals, aka the best-looking options with high ratings and low price tags. Unsurprisingly, Amazon…

The biggest night in fashion is upon us. The 2025 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, best known as the Met Gala, is Monday, May 5, and this year’s theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” It’s an ode to Black dandyism in all of its refined and sophisticated glory.  The theme is inspired…