Your Fitness Tracker Won't Help You Lose Weight, But Who Cares?
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that fitness trackers aren't exactly the key to a super-healthy lifestyle that they've been touted to be. It appears...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To The Woman Who Ran Past Me In Those Shorts
Illustrated by Qingyun Zhang.My feet were striking the pavement, lungs heaving as I ran to the sound of Beyoncé singing about 6-inch heels. I was finishing a 7-miler, my first in weeks; I felt winded...
View ArticleThis Car Designed For Women Embodies Every Possible Stereotype
It may seem like your car hasn't let you down. But apparently, all these years, you've been driving a vehicle suited for the wrong gender. At least that's the implication of a new car that purports to...
View ArticleThe Homeware Update You Need For Autumn
Autumn ushers in feelings of fresh starts, clean slates, and new collections. Just like purchasing a new coat or pair of boots to see you through the winter, giving your home a seasonal update is all...
View ArticleHow To Become Famous On Instagram According To Song Of Style
With close to four million followers on Instagram, Aimee Song (aka Song of Style) knows how to take a decent photo. The Los Angeles-based interior designer and blogger has seemingly risen from nowhere...
View ArticleTrans Customer Turned Away From Urban Outfitters Dressing Room
Urban Outfitters has always presented themselves as an edgy, modern brand, so it's disappointing that customer Nicholas Gorham had a transphobic experience at one of their Los Angeles stores. Gorham,...
View Article5 SS17 Trends To Tap Into Now
Artwork by Anna Jay. Photos: Getty Images.Though Milan Fashion Week is already well underway, kicking off with the maximalist Gucci show yesterday, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on LFW, in all...
View ArticleThis Twitter Account Will Give You Holiday Nostalgia
Photo: Via @pastpostcard.Our own holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean we can't take pleasure from poking our noses into other people's. And when these holidays happened decades ago, it can be...
View Article12 Amazing Places Most Twenty-Somethings Will Never See
The world is full of magical hidden wonders. Need proof? The talented team at Atlas Obscura spent the past five years working on a gorgeous, 480-page book that uncovers 600 of the strangest, most...
View Article25 Songs That Make You Miss The 2000s
It might be hard to believe that 2000s nostalgia is a thing. As in, people are yearning for some brightly colored, faux-leather flared pants. People miss shopping at Hot Topic. And most of all, people...
View ArticleUnder 30s Are Living In "Suspended Adulthood"
Photographed by Alexandra Gavillet. Under 30s in Britain are living in a state of "suspended adulthood", with many women in particular feeling worn down, lacking self-confidence and worrying about the...
View ArticleWomen Officially Work Longer Than Men In Their Lifetime
Illustrated by Tania Lili.It may be the 21st century, but young women entering the workforce today will work an average of four years longer than men during their working lives due to unpaid caring...
View ArticleTake A First Look At The Kenzo x H&M Campaign
Photo: Courtesy of H&M. H&M has been keeping a tight lid on what its annual designer collaboration, which drops in a little over a month, actually looks like. We've had a few sneak peeks here...
View ArticleThese Inspiring Teenage Girls Are The New Face Of The Refugee Crisis
Natasha Maimba, 14, and Minahil Sarfraz, 15, do a lot of the same things any teen girls do. Sarfraz plays the guitar. Minahil likes to mug for the camera. They started a band together, but it fell...
View ArticleMeet The Shatterbox Anthology Directors
When it comes to telling true stories about the female experience, it's all about getting women behind the camera. Refinery29's Shatterbox Anthology series is comprised of 12 new and veteran filmmakers...
View ArticleThings You Didn't Know About Breast Milk
Illustrated by: Amrita Marino.It sustains life. It boosts immunity. It may or may not taste like the milk left over from a bowl of Lucky Charms. (Full disclosure: I sampled mine just once, years ago,...
View Article7 Ways To Actually Organise Your Emails
Photo: Courtesy Google.There are two types of people in this world: the zero-inbox purists, and the ones with hundreds (or even thousands) of unread messages in their inbox.Okay, perhaps there are some...
View ArticleWhat To Do If You're Totally Bored With Planks
Illustrated by: Paola DeluccaAh, the plank. Some version of it is used in virtually every type of fitness programme, from CrossFit to calisthenics to yoga to pilates, and for good reason. As a core...
View ArticleA Virtual-Reality Portrait Of Syrian Women Refugees' Struggles In Lebanon
For many refugees, the struggle to survive doesn't end after fleeing war-torn Syria. With the help of 17-year-old Khaldeya, we're taking you straight to Lebanon —via virtual reality — for an up-close...
View ArticleEasy Yoga Poses For People Who Sit All Day
Are you sitting down? Okay, take a minute to assess: Are you slouching in your seat? Are your shoulders tight? Are you stressed out while racing to meet deadlines before the holidays? Here's a tip: Try...
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