Lily James thus far is best known for her role as Lady Rose in Downton Abbey, but there is a lot more to come this year from the latest English rose. Lily's obsession with acting came at an early age when she enrolled at the Arts Educational … [Read more...]
JO MALONE LONDON RAIN COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer Jo Malone tends to err on the side of the pretty, the floral and the herbal when it comes to fragrances. Think of the all-time classics like Lime and Basil, Pear and Freesia, and of course Nectarine Blossom and Honey. All very … [Read more...]
NEW GAME OF THRONES SEASON 4 TRAILER
Another brand new trailer for Game of Thrones Season 4 premiered in the US this week, sending another taste of what's to come the way of the ever-enthusiastic fan base of the show. Watch the latest trailer below, and catch the first Season 4 trailer … [Read more...]
SPRING FLATS: THE MUST-HAVE BALLET PUMPS THIS SEASON
by Annie Vischer Boots are the security blanket of winter. They keep out the rain, the cold, and look good to boot. It takes a good few steps into spring before we even think of ditching their comfortable shelter. Yet after a weekend of sun … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN NECTAR & NUDE COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer You know it's time to revamp your wardrobe for a new season when Bobbi Brown release a new collection. Moreover when the smoke eye gets replaced with pearlised sheen and the shimmer brick takes on a warmer tone, you know we're … [Read more...]
ACRO CATS: THE CAT CIRCUS
by Chrissy Iley I have heard the expression so many times, ‘That was so difficult, it was like herding cats’. Meaning impossible. Dogs want to please, so they do tricks, even complicated ones, just because they want to be told, ‘Good … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: 20 FEET FROM STARDOM
Directed by renowned documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and produced by Gil Friesen, 20 Feet From Stardom is a documentary centred around the life and times of some of the world’s biggest backing singers. Amongst those featured are the likes of … [Read more...]
IGGY AZALEA CHANNELS CLUELESS
Iggy Azalea has delighted 90s nostalgic audiences with her latest music video for new single fancy featuring Charli XCX. Iggy steps into the designer shoes of Alicia Silverstone and her character of Cher in the 90s Austen remake Clueless. The thought … [Read more...]
THE BEAUTY HOT LIST: BB CREAMS
by Annie Vischer It's getting to that time of year again. The sun is out, the temperature is that little bit warmer, we've made it through January and February, and all of a sudden we're shedding our hefty winter coats and ditching our … [Read more...]
CANDY COUTURE AT CHANEL AW14
by Annie Vischer The Chanel AW14 show at Paris Fashion Week was one colourful crowd pleaser. The coats were block primary colours, the tweed was technicolor, the footwear of choice was trainers, and the accessories? Why the accessories were … [Read more...]
VICTORIA BECKHAM AND VOGUE ON FASHION
After her live Skype chat and after New York Fashion Week, the fashion world is on tenterhooks for any snippet of news on the nation's beloved Victoria Beckham. This year she will open her first stand-alone store on London's Dover Street in Autumn. … [Read more...]
THE CRAVEN HEIFER, ADDINGHAM
by Debbie Djordjevic Just 17 miles from Leeds is the small village of Addingham. Close to Ilkley and on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales it is beautifully positioned for a visit in this glorious part of the UK. And a must for those wanting a … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: YVES SAINT LAURENT
Pierre Niney stars as Yves Saint Laurent in this French biographical movie directed by Jalil Lespert and co written with Jacques Fieschi, Jérémie Guez and Marie-Pierre Huster. The film kicks off in 1958 with Yves Saint Laurent heading up Dior whilst … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION
From director Michael Bay comes the latest instalment of Transformers starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, Jack Reynor, Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer. Some of the themes remain the same. The underdog type main character, the authoritative bad … [Read more...]
JIMMY FALLON LIP FLIPS WITH TINA FEY
Jimmy Fallon rarely disappoints, especially with his antics in his new hosting position on The Tonight Show. If you haven't yet witnessed the spectacular little stint that was his History of Rap Part 5 with Justin Timberlake, check it out here. … [Read more...]
NATURAL HAIRCARE WITH HAIRY JAYNE
by Chrissy Iley The second I touched the bottles of Hairy Jayne’s hand made hair products I knew they were made with something special. She brews them with her own hands at her studio in Brixton with natural ingredients that she has discovered … [Read more...]
FASHION GOES LOCO FOR LOGOS
by Annie Vischer One trend that made it big across the fashion weeks this season, both on and off the catwalk was the slogan tee. Cara Delevingne is a great fan, as are the likes of Rita Ora, Olivia Palermo and Rihanna. Some favourites that … [Read more...]
CAVATINA AT THE SUNSET MARQUIS, LA
by Chrissy Iley When I first came to Los Angeles I stayed at the Sunset Marquis. Back then its coral pink and palm tree design made an indelible imprint in my mind. To me the Sunset Marquis was LA, synonymous with sunshine, cocktails and rock … [Read more...]
WIN! A GRAND PRIZE WITH THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
To celebrate this Friday’s release of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel we’ve got a special limited edition of L’Air de Panache (rumoured to be worn by concierge extraordinaire Gustave H!) to give away! Written and directed by Wes Anderson, … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: LABOR DAY
Labor Day centers on 13-year-old Henry Wheeler (Gatlin Griffith), who is confronting a life of caring for his troubled reclusive mother Adele (Kate Winslet) when he meets Frank Chambers (Josh Brolin) whilst shopping with Adele. Frank is injured and, … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: TABATA TRAINING
by Annie Vischer Tabata was founded in Japan by Izumi Tabata (hence the name, if you were wondering). Izumi Tabata conducted a number of tests on two groups of athletes. One group performed moderate high intensity training at a constant rate, … [Read more...]
A BEAUTY JOURNALIST’S BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
by Annie Vischer Everyone has their must-have beauty products. Not just a 'thing' you can't do without. We all need moisturiser, we all feel a tad more awake with under-eye concealer, just because it makes us look more awake, and anyone who … [Read more...]
PARIS FASHION WEEK: CHANEL AW14
by Annie Vischer Chanel is always one of the most anticipated shows at Paris Fashion Week, and no wonder. They don't just parade a collection down the catwalk, they put on the show. One big show. And the theme? Always a product of thinking … [Read more...]
COLDPLAY DROP NEW SONG ON YOUTUBE
Coldplay are all about doing things quietly, subtly but with impact. Yesterday they announced that their album 'Ghost Stories', which will be their sixth to date, will be released on 19th May, and as they did so, they dropped a single from the album, … [Read more...]