Author: Nathan Brooks
Nathan covers lifestyle with a practical eye — the habits, spaces and choices that make up how people actually live.
The week of Aug 23–29 brings Mercury into Virgo on the 25th and a Full Moon partial lunar eclipse at 4° Pisces on Aug 28 — the final eclipse of 2026.
Spa Weekend stars Anna Faris, Leslie Mann, Michelle Buteau, and Isla Fisher in a raunchy friendship comedy set at a luxury wellness retreat.
A 23-year-old bank teller in Wichita earns $22.06/hr, carries zero debt, and has $9,700 saved. Here’s how their week of spending actually looks.
Ariana Grande’s “Petal” video reignites eating disorder concerns as fans flood comments after tour footage and film appearances raise alarms.
Mars moves through Cancer from Aug. 11 to Sept. 27, shifting how we assert ourselves — indirectly, protectively, and guided by gut instinct.
After a burn scar from a bad laser session, one woman spent nearly a decade finding a clinic that treated melanated skin correctly.
Gap’s revived fragrance collection — Dream, Heaven, Grass, Om, and new Harmony — was reworked by Byredo perfumer Jérôme Epinette for a new generation.
Angel Reese’s new Barbie Signature doll features her #5/#10 jersey, signature single legging, and Barbie-pink Reebok Angel Reese 1 Basketball Shoes.
Refinery29’s June editor picks cover Rhode’s Pocket Bronze, a hypochlorous acid mist, a budget eyeshadow rival, and summer accessories built to last.
From linen maxis to mini shifts, the best summer dresses prioritize fabric and airflow over everything else — covering every occasion through Labor Day.













