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Snack Attack

January 4, 2013

Snack Attack

Thanks to an overdose of sugary, sweet treats during the holidays (no, we're not proud of ourselves) our new year's healthy eating plans are fast being sabotaged by a continued taste for the bad stuff. A recent discovery has however put paid to the … [Read more...]

BATD TV

Louis Smith Talks Men’s Clothing Staples

January 4, 2013

Louis Smith Talks Men’s Clothing Staples

All those weeks sporting sparkly numbers on Strictly Come Dancing seem to have gone to Louis Smith's head as the Olympic gymnast announces his interest in creating his own fashion line.  In light of the upcoming London Collections: Men, … [Read more...]

Fashion

Underwater Love For Mulberry SS13 Campaign

January 3, 2013

Underwater Love For Mulberry SS13 Campaign

In a return to the life aquatic that we saw last spring summer at Mary Katrantzou and Chanel, amongst others, Mulberry has re-emerged from winter with a gorgeous under-the-sea  campaign for spring summer 2013. Shot in signature surreal style … [Read more...]

Archive News, Fashion

Underweight Models Banned In Israel

January 3, 2013

Underweight Models Banned In Israel

In the lead up to Autumn Winter 2013 fashion month, (I know I know, we're barely done with this winter!) a law banning models that are classed as unhealthily thin has come into effect in Israel. Banning any model who has a low body mass index … [Read more...]

Interviews

Interview with Roman Coppola

January 3, 2013

Interview with Roman Coppola

by Spencer Bright As briefs for short film scripts go it couldn't be more glamorous than 'make sure it takes place in a W Hotel anywhere in the world', and perhaps more challengly, 'features an Intel Ultrabook laptop.' As both companies were … [Read more...]

Beauty

Win With Quartet

January 3, 2013

Win With Quartet

Hollywood veteran Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut QUARTET is the UK’s number one comedy, its week one box office tally stands at £2.3 million – To celebrate, we’re giving away three Quartet gardening kits and one signed poster! With a … [Read more...]

Archive News, Health & Fitness

Super Snacking

January 3, 2013

Super Snacking

There's nothing wrong with snacking between meals (in fact, eating small amounts, often is said to help keep your metabolism stoked), depending on what it is you are choosing to munch. It's all too easy during a mid morning or afternoon slump to … [Read more...]

BATD TV

Film Trailer: Playing For Keeps

January 2, 2013

Film Trailer: Playing For Keeps

From the director of "The Pursuit of Happyness" comes the new rom-com, Playing for Keeps. Starring Gerard Butler, as George, who is trying to put his life back together again. Goerge agrees to coach his son, Lewis' (Noah Lomax) football team in an … [Read more...]

Beauty

Emma Watson For Lancome SS13

January 2, 2013

Emma Watson For Lancome SS13

The weather outside might be cold and grey, but in the land of Lancome it is a tropical paradise. The latest campaign photo for the Spring/Summer 2013 collection has landed and face of the make up range, actress Emma Watson looks simply stunning, not … [Read more...]

Archive News, Entertainment

MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

January 1, 2013

MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

    So much has been written about Nelson Mandela, and so much is still yet to be written. Likewise films and television programmes have come and gone, and more are yet to be made. It was eerily timely that last night, the death … [Read more...]

Travel

How To Beat Jet Lag

December 28, 2012

How To Beat Jet Lag

by Chrissy Iley I suffer from jet lag very badly. The more I travel the worse it has been getting. I do LA-London and London-LA on a regular basis. It was beginning to feel as though I was continually in a state of jet lag. I can’t sleep at night. … [Read more...]

Beauty

Only the longer we stay in this transfer

December 23, 2012

Only the longer we stay in this transfer

Only the longer we stay in this transfer of ownership limbo, the worse things are likely to get.Paolo, youve always been a bit of a flight risk. But you are our own, special and very successful flight risk.For the memories, thank you.2) The new … [Read more...]

Beauty

As they took turns over the next few minutes

December 23, 2012

As they took turns over the next few minutes

As they took turns over the next few minutes talking about it, the panellists really spoke little of what one described as Mr. Tootoo layered and sad story of personal struggle. For the most part, they spoke about the way in which the story had come … [Read more...]

Travel

Virgin Rant

December 21, 2012

Virgin Rant

by Chrissy Iley I arrive in a crowded at the Virgin terminal at LAX, lines out of the building. Passengers anxious, irritated, and eventually yelling and abusive. There are about 300 people in line and only three ticket agents. I’m lucky; I … [Read more...]

BATD TV

Watch: New Great Gatsby Trailer

December 20, 2012

Watch: New Great Gatsby Trailer

The new trailer for Baz Luhrmann's Great Gatsby, is here. Offering more glitz, glamour, lavish parties and love stories than we could have ever imagined. . . Featuring Leo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Tom Buchanan, … [Read more...]

Travel

Toronto Day-Tripping

December 19, 2012

Toronto Day-Tripping

by Colette Gilbert On our day of arrival, we didn't have time to think about being tired, as we were lucky enough to be invited for dinner at the 1,815 foot high CN Tower which we had already spotted gloriously peaking out high above the city … [Read more...]

BATD TV

Film Trailer: Movie 43

December 18, 2012

Film Trailer: Movie 43

Movies don't come bigger than this. From the extraordinarily twisted minds of producers Peter Farrelly (Hall Pass, Shallow Hall) and Charles Wessler (There's Something About Mary, Dumb & Dumber) comes one of the most outrageous comedies we've … [Read more...]

Beauty

Win Rodda’s x Paul A Young Christmas Truffles

December 18, 2012

Win Rodda’s x Paul A Young Christmas Truffles

This year, for the festive season, innovative chocolatier, Paul A Young, has teamed up with makers of Cornish clotted cream since 1890, Rodda's, to create a limited edition Cornish clotted cream caramel truffle. Indulging his inner creative … [Read more...]

Archive News, Fashion

BFC Announce Vogue/ Designer Fashion Fund Shortlist

December 17, 2012

BFC Announce Vogue/ Designer Fashion Fund Shortlist

This morning, The British Fashion Council have announced the shortlist for the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund for 2013. Shortlisted designers are; Roksanda Ilincic, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto and Emilia … [Read more...]

BATD TV

Cameron Russell Talks Image on TedTalks

December 17, 2012

Cameron Russell Talks Image on TedTalks

"Image is Powerful. It's also superficial." Model Cameron Russel opens up for TedTalks on working in an industry based entirely on looks, on what it feels like to be 'perfect' and is life better when you look like that? A must-watch, … [Read more...]

Food & Drink

Billington’s Christmas Pudding Marshmallows

December 17, 2012

Billington’s Christmas Pudding Marshmallows

Christmas is a time for treats. Which is why we'll be indulging in these innovative, delicious and dangerously morish Christmas Pudding Marshmallow's courtesy of a collaboration between Billington's and Bea's of Bloomsbury. As light and fluffy as … [Read more...]

Fashion

Kate Middleton’s McQueen Wardrobe

December 17, 2012

Kate Middleton’s McQueen Wardrobe

One of just a handful of designers that Kate Middleton regularly turns to for her formal and occasion-wear, Alexander McQueen has provided the Duchess of Cambridge with a number of pieces that have seen her catapult into iconic fashion status. As … [Read more...]

Beauty

Luxury Christmas Beauty Gift Guide

December 16, 2012

Luxury Christmas Beauty Gift Guide

Choosing the ideal gift for beauty lovers might have been a tricky task in the past, but with the launch of the all-new American Express Gift Card, sourcing that perfect present has now been made easy. The Gift Card enables you to offer a loved one … [Read more...]

Beauty

Skin Rejuvination: Philips ReAura Review Part III

December 15, 2012

Skin Rejuvination: Philips ReAura Review Part III

Creams and serums can be very effective in the battle against skin ageing but there is a limit to how much effect they will have in the longer term. Whether your problem is early ageing (lines, wrinkles, a loss of elasticity) or more long-term damage … [Read more...]

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