Mariska Hargitay Says This Issue Hasn't Changed In The 18 Years She's Been On...
Mariska Hargitay is opening up about how her role on Law & Order: SVU has made her an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse.In a personal essay for the upcoming issue of TV Guide, Hargitay writes...
View Article10 Stunning Images That Will Totally Challenge Your Perceptions
Photographed by Parker Day.Parker Day finds prettiness and perfection boring. The photographer's captivating portrait series Icons, which will be published in a monograph next year, staunchly rejects...
View ArticleFinally, A Black Tee That's Comfortable In Super-Hot Weather
For those of us that like to wear all-black, all the time, things can get really stuffy on the sunniest of days. The struggle to keep cool in the heat while wearing black is real. Thus, we were pretty...
View ArticleBridesmaid Confession: "I Spent $1,940 On Your Wedding"
Illustrated by Mallory Heyer. Welcome to Bridesmaid Confessions, where we tackle the hardest part of participating in someone else's wedding: the cost. We're asking real bridesmaids to spill the beans...
View ArticleSelena Gomez Is In Control Of Her Life
(Un)cover is Refinery29's interactive feature highlighting iconic women in entertainment through video, interviews, fashion, and photography.Powerful women being vulnerable and finding confidence in...
View ArticleTara Reid Frightens Fans With Bruised Instagram Photo
Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock.Tara Reid sent some of her fans into a social media tailspin when she shared a picture from her new movie on Instagram. The photo, a close-up of Reid's face covered...
View ArticleHillary Clinton's Health Scare Was A Good Thing — Here's Why
Like every other non-doctor on the internet, I have opinions on Hillary Clinton's health.And as a non-doctor on the internet, I am going to go further and actually prescribe something!Not for her, for...
View ArticleWhy Being A Teenager In The Early 2000s Was SO Much Easier
When we were teens, Snapchat and Instagram weren't even ideas yet — for some of us, Facebook was barely a thing, either. As much as we love these apps now, we are so glad we didn't have to document our...
View ArticleMiley Cyrus Is A True Hippie In This New Amazon Show
Miley Cyrus only has three lines in the trailer for the upcoming Amazon series Crisis in Six Scenes. But her first two seem to give a certain amount of insight into her hippie character — "I met Alan....
View ArticleDid Selma Blair Just Shade Saint West?
When Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced the name of their second baby, reactions were intense. Some people thought the couple naming their son "Saint West" was bold and original. Others thought it...
View ArticleTwitter Has A Lot To Say About That Adriana Lima & Ryan Seacrest Dating Rumor
Adriana Lima and Ryan Seacrest are reportedly dating and if you're not sure how to feel about it, let Twitter guide you.According to E!, the two — who met while covering the Olympics in Rio — recently...
View ArticleThis Is The Best Career Strategy We've Heard In A Long Time
The conflicting advice we receive about office behavior is enough to cause anyone's head to spin. Make friends, but don't gossip. Find out what other people make, but don't make waves. Jump around from...
View ArticleAmber Rose Asks Why Channing Tatum's Stripper Past Is Accepted & Hers Isn't
Photo: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock.In a recent interview with Cosmo South Africa, author and TV personality Amber Rose spoke about the shaming she receives for her past as an exotic dancer, according...
View ArticleHow Protests Shape American Democracy
Why We MarchFrom the Suffragettes, to 1963’s historic Civil Rights March on Washington, to the grassroots movement Occupy Wall Street, public protests are how everyday people have orchestrated change...
View ArticleState Laws You Need To Know About
When State And Local Elections DisagreeDon’t plan on lending your neighbor a vacuum cleaner if you live in Colorado — it’s (inexplicably) illegal. The Centennial State’s ban on friendly Roomba swaps is...
View ArticleCould A Beloved Game Of Thrones Character Be Coming Back?
Photo: Helen Sloan/Courtesy of HBO.'Tis the season. The nights are starting to get longer. Maybe there is a cool breeze in the air. Fall is nearly upon us and, well, you already know the part about...
View ArticleThis YouTube Star Explains Why You Shouldn't Ignore Your Local Elections
Why You Should Care About Local ElectionsWe’re all familiar with the oversized personalities battling for the presidency in the center ring of the surreal circus that is election 2016.But don’t let the...
View ArticleHow To Get A Killer Ponytail In Under 5 Minutes
As Ariana Grande has taught us, the versatility of the ponytail knows no limits. With some shine and volume, it can go from gym-casual to party-ready. But for those of us not blessed with a head of...
View ArticleCan We Please Stop Worrying About Fat Rolls & Folds Of Skin?
It's no secret that, here at Refinery29, we love and support breasts, butts, and bodies of all shapes. With that in mind, we decided it was high time to focus on the body parts that don't seem to get...
View ArticleThis Designer Believes Fashion Is For All Sizes
Photo: Courtesy of Mariana Leung.The opening of a fashion sets the tone for the entire program. Some designers choose to have a live musical act, others prime their viewers with full-scale dance...
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