Your Valentine’s Day Spa Night Guide for When Your S.O. Is You

February 1, 2018 @ 3:15 PM

Unpopular opinion: Valentine’s Day is overrated. Hearts, stuffed toys, and mandatory restaurant price-fixe menus all reek of your most-hated type of cheese. So, it should be embraced if you’re able to avoid all of the above on February 14th.

Just one of the many perks of being single on the holiday of love is that you can stay in and have a decadent spa night. Romantic interests come and go but you can always count on yourself, which is why it’s always worth it to go ahead and treat yourself. read more

Don’t Sleep On Eloquii’s Swim Section This Year

For a quick refresher, Eloquii’s been a fast-emerging powerhouse in the plus-size realm. Mixing current trends with classic staples, it’s evolved the conversation that all runway styles should and can be accessible for women outside the industry’s standard “straight sizing.” With majority of women falling outside the model-size 0/2, we needn’t remind you that this is major a problem. And considering brands like Eloquii — which advertises that almost all of its product comes in size 14-28 — thrive while also deeply engraining themselves in fashion-forward designs is a much needed step we’re ready to see more of. Even Chrissy Metz is a fan. read more

A Guide to the Best Jeans for Women with Curves

December 29, 2017 @ 8:00 PM

If you’re full-figured, you know better than anyone that while the fashion industry has come a long way to introduce trend-forward pieces across a range of sizes, denim can still be incredibly tricky. For the women who are blessed with curvy frames, finding jeans can be extra tough. You want a pair that will show off all your best assets without being uncomfortable or worse—way too baggy. read more

Behold! Refinery29’s Best Photos Of The Year — All In One, Gorgeous Story

As women across the country resisted in their own ways, R29’s creative team decided to make 2017 the year of imagination and to showcase the ability art has to spark ideas and action, and to bring positivity and inspiration to people’s lives. In a year when the needs and rights of so many were being ignored and dismantled, we wanted you to feel seen and respected when you came here. This meant pushing for even more diversity and inclusivity in our coverage, as well as a commitment to putting more female photographers behind the lens. We’re happy to report that in 2017, nearly 4 out of 5 R29 shoots were executed by women. read more