by Annie Vischer As much as we'd hate to admit it, the summer is dwindling a little bit. Just a little bit! I'm not quite ready to let it go just yet, and I am adamantly keeping my coats on the same hooks I left them on when summer hit. That … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: URBAN DECAY NAKED BASICS PALETTE
by Annie Vischer This little palette deserves one huge shout out. It's been a regular in my makeup bag for the past year for one. The colours may as well have been tailored to me. Whether I'm just adding a dab of pale pink to the inner corners … [Read more...]
SUKI OR CARA FOR ZOOLANDER STARDOM?
by Annie Vischer Do you ever think there's more to life than being really really ridiculously good looking? Well yes, but that doesn't stop us being totally caught up in the latest gossip surrounding one such ridiculously good looking … [Read more...]
WATCH: JIMMY KIMMEL’S FRIENDS REUNION!
Jimmy Kimmel treated his live audience, the television viewing audience at home, and now the digital public to one of the things we've been holding out for for so long. A Friends reunion. Well, half a Friends reunion. Jimmy (playing Ross) explains … [Read more...]
MR & MRS PITT: BRAD AND ANGELINA GET HITCHED!
by Annie Vischer Big news. BIG news! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have announced that they were married on Saturday in France's Chateau Miraval. We're sending them bundles of congratulations from here at Beauty And The Dirt, firstly on … [Read more...]
KATE BOSWORTH LAUNCHES STYLE APP
Ever seen a pair of shoes in a magazine, or a sweater worn by a friend, and felt a twinge of jealousy that the piece wasn't yours? Never fear, that case of style envy can now be remedied with just a few simple taps of your smartphone screen, thanks … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: OBVIOUS CHILD
Refreshing, honest, relatable and hilarious, Obvious Child has already received a huge dose of critical acclaim, and is one to watch this summer. Following one woman’s haphazard journey through her late twenties, the film lands in cinemas across the … [Read more...]
CHARLIZE THERON’S LATEST J’ADORE DIOR AD COMING SOON
by Annie Vischer We still can't get the last J'Adore Dior ad out of our heads, never mind start wondering at another one! The moment Charlize swaggers into a bustling backstage dressing room, the camera panning in on the likes of Marilynn … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: HAND CHEMISTRY
by Annie Vischer I am a big fan of hand creams. In fact, it's fair to say that I'm a bit of an obsessive. Ever since I was a child I hated the feeling of my hands being dry. It makes me squirm just thinking about it! I would only join in … [Read more...]
WATCH: EMMY TRIBUTE TO ROBIN WILLIAMS
Billy Crystal had this year's noteworthy Emmy Awards audience in tears as he made his tribute to his dear friend Robin Williams. Watch his moving speech below. Emmy Awards 2014. Emmy Awards 2014. … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: MANICURE MUST-HAVES
by Annie Vischer I love an at-home mani. It's the way to go. Not that I don't appreciate a visit to a good beauty salon, sitting there for a relaxing while and walking out with a sparkling set of nails. It's just that, quite apart from the … [Read more...]
PINK POWER: HIMALAYAN SALT
by Emily Mongan Mined from deep within the Himalayan mountain range, pink Himalayan salt has been valued for centuries for its therapeutic and medicinal properties. The crystalline mineral was so prized and found in so few locations that it … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS
This year we've already seen one Bible story get the big screen treatment with Darren Aronofsky's Noah, and before the year is out we'll see one more hit cinemas. Director Ridley Scott is bringing the epic tale of Moses' quest to free Israelite … [Read more...]
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: EDIE CAMPBELL
Edie Campbell has had quite the year! The 23-year-old model, known for her pixie look and doe-like eyes, beat out it-girl Cara Delevingne to win the British Fashion Awards' 2013 Model of the Year and walked in 21 shows during last year's Paris … [Read more...]
WIN! A COPY OF DIVERGENT ON DVD
DIVERGENT is available to own now on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download, and to celebrate, we are giving you the opportunity to win a copy of the DVD alongside some Tris Prior inspired Divergent tattoo sheets! DIVERGENT is a thrilling … [Read more...]
FREE FROM AND FABULOUS
by Emily Mongan For those with dietary restrictions or just trying to be more conscious about what they eat, satisfying that sweet tooth can be difficult. Odds are you aren't going to find a treat that's both sweet and good for you from a … [Read more...]
JAMES WONG JOINS THE LIZ EARLE TEAM
by Annie Vischer Let's talk about James Wong's credentials. First of all, he's an Ethnobotanist. Ethnobotany is the study of the relationships between plants and people in case you were wondering (we certainly were!). He's also a bestselling … [Read more...]
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: STELLA MCCARTNEY
by Emily Mongan With rock star parentage and a graduation runway show that featured Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney's rise to fashion fame was anything but ordinary. McCartney was born in London in 1971 to former Beatle Paul … [Read more...]
WATCH CARA AND JOURDAN GET INKED
by Annie Vischer Remember when we reported that BBFs Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn inked up their best bud relationship on their backs together? Well here's the process captured on film, especially for Jourdan Dunn's 'Well Dunn' YouTube … [Read more...]
SCORE THAT STYLE WITH BEAUTYSPOTTER
by Emily Mongan Window shopping gives you a chance to scope out what fashions you fancy before ever stepping foot into the store, so why shouldn't you be able to do the same with your hair, nail and makeup looks? That's the idea behind … [Read more...]
BE COOL: URBAN DECAY’S PULP FICTION LINE
by Emily Mongan It's been 20 years since Quentin Tarantino's brilliant and badass Pulp Fiction debuted, and Urban Decay is celebrating the way they know best. The cosmetics company is releasing a limited edition Pulp Fiction collection … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: HOMELAND SEASON 4
Forgotten about your Homeland addiction? It's about to arrive back in full force today, once you catch the brand new trailer for Season 4. Watch the trailer below. Homeland Season 4. … [Read more...]
WIN! MILLION DOLLAR ARM GALA SCREENING TICKETS
Based on a true story, MILLION DOLLAR ARM is an inspirational and uplifting journey packed with funny moments which celebrates teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family. With business failing, struggling US sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon … [Read more...]
WWCD: WHAT WOULD CHANEL DO?
by Emily Mongan Prolific fashion designer Coco Chanel is known for her outspoken, ambitious nature almost as much as she is for her revolutionary fashions and iconic fragrances. As the only fashion designer included on Time magazine's list of … [Read more...]