by Annie Vischer French beauty brand Lancôme finally unveiled its third collaboration with fashion house Jenny Packham (a favourite of Hollywood A-Listers and royals alike - the Duchess of Cambridge is perhaps the designer's most famed fan), … [Read more...]
SUKI WATERHOUSE: OUR FRINGE WITH BENEFITS
by Annie Vischer Suki Waterhouse is one of the names that stormed to the top of the 'must read about' lists in 2013. She has become famed for her tomboy ways and gamine yet Bardot-esque looks and there's just enough of a hint of rebel about … [Read more...]
FASHION: CHANEL RESORT 2015
by Annie Vischer Chanel's Resort collections are always showcased with aplomb. It's always a decadent affair, and this year's event was no exception. For a start it was held in Dubai. Karl Lagerfeld do things by halves? Never! Even he was a … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY
This is the sort of film that, if you haven't read the book, you hear about, think 'well that sounds nice' and have very little intention of actually going to see. A Cordon Bleu chef and restaurateur in the South of France is knocked out of her … [Read more...]
MEET OONA CHAPLIN
by Annie Vischer If you're a Game of Thrones Fan or have been keeping up with the BBC's The Crimson Field, you may have already fallen under the spell of Oona Chaplin. As the rather notorious name suggests she is the granddaughter of cinema … [Read more...]
FROM VERA TO VERUSCHKA
by Valirie Morgan In the 1960s and 70s, fashion's biggest and brightest star was a model known simply by one name: Veruschka. But before gracing countless magazine covers or strutting across the catwalk for iconic designers, she was … [Read more...]
MAC COSMETICS GETS VILLAINOUS
by Annie Vischer Everyone's been going Maleficent crazy since the arrival of Angelina and Brad into London town. None more so, it seems, than MAC Cosmetics. They have come up with a limited edition collection of Maleficent inspired shades and … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: LUCKY THEM
Toni Collette and Thomas Haden Church star in this movie about a music journalist who is forced on the trail of her ex-musician boyfriend who disappeared years ago, in order to save her place on the magazine. Reluctant, and anxious, Toni Collette's … [Read more...]
A DAY AT THE POLO?
by Annie Vischer The summer feeling has well and truly started to kick in. We've enjoyed a sun-soaked bank holiday full of beer garden get togethers, barbecues and picnics, and all of a sudden are weekend (and evening) schedules are starting … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS BRA CONFIDENTIAL SS14
by Annie Vischer Range at Victoria's Secret. We can wear a non-descript white vest top at the gym, we can pop on the hoodie that we wore last summer at THAT festival, but when it comes to training, there's one area that we girls really can't … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: BOYHOOD
Starring Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltraine, Lorelei Linklater, Ethan Hawke and directed by Richard Linklater, this film is shot over short periods from 2002 to 2013, Boyhood is a ground-breaking cinematic experience covering 12 years in the life of … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: HOW TO RUN A 10K
by Annie Vischer This weekend I'm running a 10k. The Nike We Own The Night 10k in London to be more specific. I have never really been a runner. I had a phase back when I was at school, when it seemed to be the done thing, and I did get into … [Read more...]
MEET YOUR MATCHA: THE BEAUTY BOOSTING BEVERAGE
Green health drinks are all the rage right now, and we've found one that puts the rest to shame: matcha! If you remember it featured in our 'Healthy Eating Swaps' feature for 2014. It's the newest superfood drink to make a splash in the UK, with … [Read more...]
WIN! A MONSTER GODZILLA GOODY BAG
To celebrate the release of GODZILLA, in cinemas May 15, we’re giving one lucky person the chance to win a monster Godzilla goody bag including a collector’s watch & magnets, backpack, hoody and his and her t-shirts! Four runners up will also win … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: JACK EAU DE PARFUM
by Chrissy Iley Richard E. Grant’s new perfume Jack Eau de Parfum 100ml (£95.00) is the olfactory hit of the century. Musky yet citrusy, heady yet fresh, complex yet right on. It’s a unisexy magnificence. Once it’s on your skin it’s strangely … [Read more...]
CHARLES JAMES FASHION LABEL TO BE REVIVED
There are rather a few well-known diamond labels in fashion, the likes of Chanel, Dior, Versace. And one diamond became somewhat lost and forgotten about in recent years. But now, in 2014, it has been found and is set to be polished off and restored … [Read more...]
GO TO SELFRIDGES FOR THE ULTIMATE IN #LIPSTICKENVY
by Krista Madden I was really excited about being at the launch of the #lipstickenvy campaign with Estée Lauder at the Selfridges counter on May 1st with beauty guru and lover of a bright lipstick, Sali Hughes. There are some fantastic events … [Read more...]
SISLEY EAU TROPICAL & CELLULINOV
by Chrissy Iley The perfume hall of Bloomingdales New York smelt entirely of Eau Tropicale (£63.50), the new Sisley scent. It is designed to make you feel like you are in a tropical rainforest after a rain storm. It is comprised of the … [Read more...]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL KORS SELF TANNER
by Annie Vischer It's not long since Michael Kors started venturing into the world of beauty, but the brand seems to have taken to it like a sparkling gold duck to water. The new Michael Kors Liquitan Self Tanner (£18.00) is no … [Read more...]
GET A HEALTH BOOST AT YOUR DESK
by Annie Vischer A 9-5 office job is a catalyst for snacking. An early start makes a constant supply of coffee a must for most, and mid-morning slumps can easily result a chocolate fix or office run for crisps. Well we're here to tell you … [Read more...]
NEW FACE OF MUGLER: GEORGIA MAY JAGGER
by Annie Vischer Georgia May Jagger has been announced as the new face of Thierry Mugler. The 22 year old model will take on the role as the brand's official spokesperson in July, for their fragrance Angel. It seems the Mugler allure runs … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: BELLE
It's based on the true story of a girl who was brought to England as the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. She caused a stir amongst his family, as well as the society they were a part of. The story follows her life as an … [Read more...]
GET BLAKE LIVELEY’S MET GALA 2014 HAIR
by Annie Vischer We've seen very little of Blake Lively and hubby heartthrob Ryan Reynolds since she's taken a little break from acting, but as one of this year's new spokeswomen for L'Oreal, we can expect to see her gracing many a red carpet … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MET GALA
by Annie Vischer If there's one fairytale like ball every dress-savvy girl will have her eye trained on each year, it's the Met Gala, and thanks to the wonders that are Instagram and Twitter, we got to see just what sort of preparations went … [Read more...]