by Annie Vischer When it comes to winter, a musical is a must. It's the ultimate form of escapism. Impressive stage effects, captivating story lines, and songs you'll still have in your head the next day. Well chosen tickets make an impressive … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: GROOMING GIFTS FOR MEN
by Annie Vischer When it comes to guys, we think they secretly love a bit of pampering just as much as we do. Just ask David Gandy (above). Or just look at him. That's fine too. Here are our favourite five man-friendly grooming gifts that will … [Read more...]
A TASTE OF THE OBSIDIAN JUICE PROGRAMME
by Chrissy Iley December didn’t strike me as a good time to try the Obsidian juice programme. How annoying, I thought, to be juicing when everyone else is partying. But there is something that is super easy about this programme. Plus I’d seen … [Read more...]
NEW LINGERIE SETS: SEXY WITH SUPPORT …
Although frigid December temperatures may be forcing you to put on layers upon layers of thermals and sweaters, it certainly doesn't mean that you have to dress that way underneath. So many bras seem to only cater for a B Cup, us girls … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: SATINIQUE HAIR CARE
by Brooke Varney When it comes to hair, I consider myself quite lucky. I've always had low-maintenance, fast-growing, naturally wavy hair that doesn't require styling on a daily basis. However, when I was younger I used to blow dry it every … [Read more...]
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR: AW14 LINGERIE
by Brooke Varney On any given occasion, it's quite possible for us to spend hours picking out the perfect outfit, so why shouldn't what we wear underneath get the same attention? Gorgeous lingerie is one of the best pick-me-ups and … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE WALK
The Walk directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Philippe Petit, centres around the French high-wire artist who walked between the Twin Towers in 1974. The Walk will hit UK cinemas in October 2015. The Walk. … [Read more...]
JULIA ROBERTS FRONTS NEW GIVENCHY CAMPAIGN
by Annie Vischer Movie icon Julia Roberts has been revealed as the star of Givenchy's SS15 ad campaign. Photographed by Mert and Marcus, and styled by Katy England, Julia Roberts smoulders in monochrome, holding her hair away from her face … [Read more...]
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE MEETS HARLEM
The Duchess of Cambridge stepped into Harlem as her first official stop of her three-day New York visit this week. She was taken on a tour of the Northside Centre for Child Development, accompanied by Lady Chirlane McCray, the City's First … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: ROKA
by Brooke Varney Roka in Aldwych. We must admit, as much as we love traditional English pub faire and pizza, sometimes it's nice to branch out and try something a little exotic. Situated on Charlotte Street, in Canary Wharf, Mayfair, and a brand … [Read more...]
THEATRE: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Lily Beaumont We love a good musical. So we were fairly excited when we were invited to see West End newbie Charlie And The Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. There have been two film versions of the book and now it has … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: PRIVET BODY
by Annie Vischer In a little pocket of Notting Hill you'll find Privet Body. They describe themselves as a luxury top-to-toe body topiary service for both men and women, and their therapists as a team of 'expert gardeners who believe that … [Read more...]
SHOP SUNGLASSES ONLINE
There's always an excuse to buy a new pair of sunglasses, if we see a gorgeous pair we'll pick them up any time of the year. Especially now we've discovered a very convenient one-stop-shop that stocks so many of our favourite designer … [Read more...]
AN ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE IN THE TESLA S P85+
by Liz Turner As I start up the Tesla S P85+ electric super-saloon, I can’t help waiting for an unctuous voice from the speakers: Car: “I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Me: My name’s not Dave.” Car: “No, no, of course not, … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: BLAKE LIVELY ON CHRISTMAS & FRAGRANCE
by Annie Vischer Fresh from a brand new shoot for Gucci Premiere Eau de Toilette, Blake Lively talks Christmas traditions, baking and what fragrance means to her... The classic smell of Christmas...Growing up in California, lighting … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: SCENTS TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
by Annie Vischer When it comes to gifting perfume this Christmas, it's so hard to get it right. With a wall of new releases facing you in every department store, how are you supposed to decide? So we decided to revert back to the classics, our … [Read more...]
AUDREY HEPBURN AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
by Annie Vischer The National Portrait Gallery has announced that a photography exhibition will open in July celebrating the life and times of Audrey Hepburn. Images of the British actress, taken by the likes of Sir Cecil Beaton and Richard … [Read more...]
WIN! £150 OF THIS WORKS DEEP SLEEP PRODUCTS
Beauty & The Dirt Competition WIN! £150 worth of This Works Deep Sleep Products Now that we are well and truly in the winter months, Beauty & The Dirt has teamed up with This Works to give away a selection of its award-winning … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: WARMING EGG NOG SMOOTHIE
by Annie Vischer Wellbeing expert Calgary Avansino has our Christmas cravings sorted. Forget the speciality sugar-packed lattes on every corner, opt for this Warming Eggnog Smoothie instead. Ingredients... 2 cups unsweetened almond milk 1 … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: SELMA
Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay and co-written by DuVernay with Paul Webb, is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel, Hosea Williams, and Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis. The film stars David Oyelowo as … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MAC HEIRLOOM MIX
by Annie Vischer MAC Cosmetics new Heirloom Mix is a must when gift shopping this season. Although be warned, you'll want to keep it all for yourself! 'Strike an heir of sophistication, with royally rich colour that exudes an aristocratic … [Read more...]
V&A ANNOUNCES SUMMER SHOE EXHIBITION
by Brooke Varney The shoes responsible Naomi Campbell's famous tumble on the Vivienne Westwood runway will be on display at Shoes: Pleasure and Pain Let's face it, a pair of shoes can change a girl's life. (Just ask Cinderella…) They have the … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL DIARIES: KEEP MOTIVATION PUMPING THIS SEASON
by Annie Vischer No matter how hyped up about your fitness routine you got in summer, when the winter sets in, it all becomes way harder to kick yourself out of bed and head to the gym, and as for a run...have you seen the drizzle outside?! … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: FRAGRANCE GIFT SETS
by Annie Vischer The Perfume Society Holiday Collection Discovery Box (£15.00) is a fail safe present for a fragrance fanatic. The box houses a hand picked selection of scent minis. From Mary Greenwell Plum, to Agent Provocateur Fatale, to … [Read more...]