by Chrissy Iley I was intrigued by Stemcell Oxygen Therapy range by Skin Design London because of its tag line, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ The oldest health trick in the book can be applied directly to your skin. I love … [Read more...]
A TOTAL ESCAPE AT AKASHA SPA
Beneath the Cafe Royal Hotel, away from the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly Circus, sits Akasha Holistic Wellness Centre, you would never know such an oasis of calm was beneath that crazy part of London. This secluded spa is built around the four … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: SHU UEMURA SHUPETTE COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer Last week we popped along to the launch of the brand new Shu Uemura x Karl Lagerfeld Shupette collection at Selfridges, and we were a little blown away. Karl Lagerfeld's cat Choupette has a following all of her own, so it was … [Read more...]
BEAUTY NEWS: DAME HELEN MIRREN FOR L’OREAL
by Annie Vischer Dame Helen Mirren has been announced as the latest L'Oreal Paris spokeswoman, joining such recent additions as Naomi Watts, Blake Lively, Lara Stone and Zoe Saldana. L'Oreal have made the announcement with a refreshing set … [Read more...]
CHANEL NO5 SET: THE COSTUME DESIGN
by Annie Vischer We've all seen the advert, now it's time to go behind the scenes. Gisele, Baz Luhrman, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld left us gazing wondrously at the latest Chanel advert earlier this month, and now we can get more details on that … [Read more...]
FASHION: BEYONCE FOR TOPSHOP
by Annie Vischer Fashion alert, fashion alert! It has been announced that Beyonce will launch an activewear label with Topshop. Oh yes, it's big. The range will include clothing, footwear and accessories for dance and fitness. According to … [Read more...]
FITNESS FASHION: NIKE ZOOM FIT AGILITY
by Annie Vischer Whilst talking through my gym footwear choices with a Nike rep at the launch of their brand new Nike Women's Zoom Fit Agility (£100.00), I admitted that I normally wore my Nike Flyknit Air Max. She did not look impressed. In … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: HAIR THERAPY WITH NIOXIN
Everyone needs a bit of a pre-Autumn revamp. It's not about changing your look, searching through magazines for a new hairstyle, it's about getting refreshed. Just think about how good you feel after a full body exfoliation, or how bright your skin … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: TROPICAL JUMBLE SHAKE
by Annie Vischer We decided it was time to inject a little bit of sunshine into our shake routine, seeing as the English weather seems so adamant to deprive us of it at the moment! So our Editor Krista got to work with her Tropical Jumble … [Read more...]
BURBERRY HONOURED BY RODEO DRIVE
by Annie Vischer It has been announced that Burberry is set to receive the 22nd Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award, one of the highest fashion accolades that Beverley Hills awards. Said accolade was introduced in 2003 to recognise labels and … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: WHITE BIRD IN A BLIZZARD
Starring Shailene Woodley and Eva Green, White Bird In A Blizzard is a movie that will play with your expectations. It follows a girl as she goes through the complicated transition into womanhood, and has to deal with the disappearance of her mother … [Read more...]
FASHION: THE PARTY SHOE CONFIDENTIAL
by Annie Vischer Dare we say it...it's party season! Yes we know we haven't even hit December yet but we're getting things started early. Before you get stuck into shopping for other people (we're not going to mention the festive 'C' word!), … [Read more...]
ACTRESS TO WATCH: ALICIA VIKANDER
by Brooke Varney Alicia Vikander "It was 40 below, we didn't have hot water for five days and slept in a cabin, on a bench. On our call sheets it actually said: 'Beware of wolves. They are known to attack lone humans.' We saw a wolf one time, … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN
Directed by Jason Reitman and co-written with Erin Cressida Wilson, Men, Women & Children is a movie based on a novel by Chad Kultgen which focuses on the smart phone and internet obsessions of everyone from teenagers to their parents, and what … [Read more...]
H&M TO RELEASE COMMEMORATIVE BOOK
by Brooke Varney H&M's The First Ten Years “I never expected it to make such a splash,” Karl Lagerfeld says of his collaboration with H&M that happened a little over a decade ago. Since then, every girl's go-to stylish yet affordable … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: SERENA
In Depression-era North Carolina, George Pemberton (Bradley Cooper) struggles to maintain the future of his timber empire. His life becomes more complicated when he learns his wife, Serena (Jennifer Lawrence), cannot bear children. Unsurprisingly … [Read more...]
OLD HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY SECRETS
by Brooke Varney As a young child, as much as I loved and admired Britney Spears' crimped hair and crop tops, my mother never let me replicate either trend, much to my dismay. However, I was also obsessed with celebrities that not many other … [Read more...]
NASTY GAL TO TEAM UP WITH MAC
by Brooke Varney Sophia Amoruso is truly living the dream. After starting out selling vintage clothes on eBay, she turned her hobby into a path to becoming the founder, CEO, and creative director of her vintage-inspired clothing website, Nasty … [Read more...]
WIN! THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU GOODY BAG
WIN A LUXURY GOODY BAG WITH THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU– In cinemas October 24 AND catch an EXCLUSIVE interview clip too...! To celebrate the release of THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, in cinemas October 24th we’re giving you the chance to win a … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE WEDDING RINGER
In this laugh-out-loud comedy, loveable yet socially awkward groom-to-be Doug Harris (Josh Gad of The Book of Mormon, Frozen) has one last thing he needs to do just two weeks before his wedding: Find a best man. Not to mention seven groomsmen. He … [Read more...]
FAREWELL OSCAR DE LA RENTA
by Annie Vischer The celebrated Dominican Republic turned New York designer Oscar de la Renta passed away last night at 82 after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was famed for creating the sort of dresses that left you breathless with … [Read more...]
MELBOURNE: THE STREET ART, THE GRAFFITI, THE COLOUR.
by Henry Roth When people think about Australia they think about bronzed demi-gods, Bondi beach, frothing surf culture. Many synonymously think Sydney. That is now rapidly changing for the switched on traveler that knows Melbourne is … [Read more...]
MICHAEL KORS’ #WATCHHUNGERSTOP PLEDGE
by Annie Vischer Michael Kors has announced the latest charitable campaign which sees the designer working together with the United Nations World Food Programme and raising awareness of world hunger. And here's the biggest bit. You can get … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: FLORAL FACE OILS
by Annie Vischer Oils, serums, they're one of those beauty products that we don't automatically opt for. They're a recent realisation. We all have a cleanser, we all have a moisturising cream. Most have toners. Serums? Oils? We tend to have … [Read more...]