by Annie Vischer Lorde has always put across rather an individual look. Her hair is a mass of unruly curls, nothing like the sleek bobs and beach waves of most young songstresses. Her skin is an iridescent pale, no fake tan for this one, and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE WET BRUSH
by Annie Vischer With hairbrushes, I tend to find one and stick with it. My hair is long and fine but there's a lot of it. I am guilty of blowdrying each time I wash (every other day) and following with a curling tong session. This little … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: CHINESE PUZZLE
Chinese Puzzle, directed by Cedric Klapisch and starring Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cecile De France and Kelly Riley follows the rather complicated life of a father whose children move with their mother to New York rather abruptly. He follows and … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: A TURKISH HEALTH HAVEN
by Annie Vischer We've got a little bit of news and it's rather exciting! Bodyism has announced its second Clean & Lean residency partnership at the D-Hotel Maris on Turkey's Datca Peninsula. The hotel is, inevitably, of the luxurious … [Read more...]
THE BOYS ARE BACK…IN CANNES
We've wondered at the dresses, poured over the new makeup looks and hairstyles...although there's less of that going in the area we're angling our attention at the moment. Cannes wise that is. It's all about Cannes this month. You may have noticed. … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: TOM FORD ULTRA LENGTH MASCARA
by Chrissy Iley I have developed an addiction to Tom Ford eye wear, and by that I don’t just mean the sunglasses. The colour shadows are extraordinarily beautiful. I love the fact that most of them have a built-in smoky shimmer, and they stay … [Read more...]
CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI NEW FACE OF GUCCI BEAUTY
by Annie Vischer Gucci has announced today that Charlotte Casiraghi will be the face of its new Gucci Cosmetics collection. The campaign, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, will be unveiled this September to launch their new … [Read more...]
ASHISH UNVEILS 10TH TOPSHOP COLLECTION
Ashish has unveiled his tenth collection for Topshop. Famed for quirky designs and a heck of a lot of sequins, the brand has taken their latest designs in a very specific direction this season. Think hotel gift shop. The range features key holiday … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: JERSEY BOYS
The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is one that has caused a sensation on Broadway and in the West End alike, with the smash hit musical Jersey Boys. Now it's coming to the big screen under the direction of Clint Eastwood, and counting … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS HYDRO FOAM MASK
by Chrissy Iley Since I’ve started using QMS Medicosmetics people who haven’t seen me for years look at me, scrutinise, and you see them wanting to ask have you had work done? I love the cleanser, the moisturiser, the eye and lip cream. And … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: FADING GIGOLO
Fading Gigolo is almost exactly what it says on the tin. The film follows John Turturro's character, a man who is encouraged, or rather, pimped out by his friend, played by Woody Allen, to be a gigolo. Upon hearing the suggestion for the first time … [Read more...]
A HOTEL STAY THE GRACE KELLY WAY
by Chrissy Iley Some hotels are more than a beautifully fluffed bed, even if the linens have a diva high thread count. Occasionally you find a hotel that is beyond luxury, that is an oasis of tranquillity and has an ability to transport your … [Read more...]
AVEDA TURNS MATCHMAKER…FOR YOUR HAIR!
by Annie Vischer Are you getting a little tired of your hair look at the minute? Now's the time that thoughts turn to having a little bit of a change up. The season is heading into summer, the wardrobe is getting revamped, holidays are being … [Read more...]
A DAY AT THE RACES
As we're fast approaching Ascot Ladies' Day and a whole host of other much-loved race events in the SS14 calendar, we thought it timely to introduce everyone to race day etiquette, as declared by Britain's sincerely revered authority on social … [Read more...]
BEYONCE +JAY Z ON THE RUN TRAILER
Even before the Met Ball they were perhaps the most talked about couple in showbiz. Then the Solange issue hit. Literally. And they were the ONLY couple talked about in showbiz. And now? Well, we can't take our eyes off them. They've released a … [Read more...]
HEALTHY GLOW? CHANEL HAS IT COVERED
by Annie Vischer Last week researchers revealed the results of a sun lotion trial that they had been processing, testing the effectiveness of high-priced sun creams like Piz Buin and Hawaiin Tropic, as well as supermarket own brands. The … [Read more...]
TV BAFTAS BEST DRESSED IN STORMY SHADES
by Annie Vischer the TV Baftas 2014 took to London on one of the hottest evenings of the year so far. It finally felt like summer. You might think that this would prompt a flurry of pastel gowns among the red carpet event's attendees, a host … [Read more...]
A KNIGHTSBRIDGE FACIAL TO REMEMBER
by Chrissy Iley Yesterday I had a two-hour facial. I was asleep for most of it. As soon as Nataliya had applied the cacao enzyme mask at the very beginning I perked up, smelt the chocolate and thought I would be awake for the whole … [Read more...]
GIVENCHY VERY IRRESISTIBLE L’EAU EN ROSE
by Annie Vischer Rose has to be one of my favourite scents. When I was younger it seemed that every faux makeup set smelled of it, so maybe there's something nostalgic in my penchant for it. Though my one hangup about it is that I will run a … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE…ESPADRILLES!
by Annie Vischer Nothing says summer better than an espadrille. When it comes to footwear any way. They evoke images of beaches, of the sea, sun, far off islands. And they're comfy to boot. And it just so happens that they are a major trend … [Read more...]
L’OREAL BELLE BLAKE HITS CANNES IN CHANEL
by Annie Vischer We knew that the L'Oreal girls would be out in full force at Cannes, but Blake Lively's first appearance was something else. She's a Chanel belle, so a couture gown was a must. We've seen the optical illusion address on the … [Read more...]
DISNEY RELEASE CINDERELLA TEASER TRAILER
The first teaser trailer for Disney's new version of Cinderella has been released. Yes this is big news. Scroll down to take a look. The film is due for release in 2015. The golden haired beauty who will be stepping into the shoes (or should we … [Read more...]
HOUSE OF PERONI HITS LONDON
May is always the turning point of the season. Every one starts to see the real start of summer on the horizon. Perhaps it's the weather, perhaps it's the mass of bank holidays, perhaps it's stream of cruise collection fashion shows. Whatever it is, … [Read more...]
GODZILLA: INTERVIEWS WITH THE STARS
So who's been to see Godzilla yet? It's one of the must-see movies of this month so get on it. Our recommendation? Catch it at the IMAX, the huge screen combined with 3D makes for killer viewing (geddit?!). Brit born Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars … [Read more...]