Yesterday was Day 4 of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week AW14, so here's just a glimpse of what went on. See if you can spot Rita Ora causing a sensation in red and black Tartan, Kelly Rowland waxing lyrical about Portas Designs and of course the … [Read more...]
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AW14 HIGHLIGHTS
by Valirie Morgan New York Fashion Week 2014 is well underway, and we’ve rounded up the highlights so far for you right here on Beauty And The Dirt. From celebrity appearances to the newest trends spotted on the runway and on the streets, New … [Read more...]
SAOIRSE RONAN INTERVIEW
How I Live Now is based on the novel by Meg Rosoff and directed by Kevin Macdonald. It tells the story of Daisy (Saoirse Ronan), a teenager in New York who is sent to England to stay with her cousins in the countryside, Edmond (George MacKay), Isaac … [Read more...]
GUERLAIN ORCHIDEE IMPERIALE EYE & LIP CREAM
by Chrissy Iley What do I think about the Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Eye & Lip Cream (£120.00)? For a start I love the idea of putting orchids on my face. That in itself sounds heavenly. I love the gold and royal blue pot in which this … [Read more...]
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR PETER PAN
It's the chance of a lifetime for rising stars across the country of the likes we haven't seen since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint queued up once upon a time to audition for the roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron in the first … [Read more...]
LOW CALORIE DINING AT SOFITEL, ST JAMES
This January Sofitel London St James launched a brand new menu at The Balcon entitled the 'De-Light Menu'. It is made up of a series of low-calorie gourmet menus that are all cooked and prepared with health, well-being and of course taste as … [Read more...]
DOLCE&GABBANA LAUNCH DOLCE FRAGRANCE
by Annie Vischer Dolce&Gabbana have just launched their new Spring fragrance, Dolce, a gentle girlish mix of white flowers together with fresh Neroli leaves and White Amaryllis. White Amaryllis is a South African flower and this scent … [Read more...]
AGYNESS DEYN ANNOUNCES FASHION LINE
by Annie Vischer Agyness Deyn was not long ago the bright new thing in the fashion industry. Her androgynous looks came to the fore at just the right time, when oversized tuxedo cuts and cigarette pants were all the rage. Her wild-child image … [Read more...]
WIN! AN EE BAFTA GOODY BAG WORTH £700+
To celebrate the film awards season, EE is offering you the chance to with an exclusive EE British Academy Film Awards goody bag.The excusive EE goody bag includes: A pair of Cocorose foldable pumps Hotel Chocolat Champagne Truffles A 375ml … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH RIHANNA & MAC VIVA GLAM
by Annie Vischer MAC have announced Rihanna as their new spokesperson for 2014, and this new year collaboration has been firmly kicked off by the launch of her new VIVA GLAM campaign that promotes a bold new MAC Lipstick (£15.00) and Lipglass … [Read more...]
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TAKES TO SESAME ST
We have seen in all sorts of guises within the past few years. From the regal commanding officer galloping over battlefields in Spielberg's War Horse to the lead in the now cult classic Sherlock. Save for interviews it is rare that we see him appear … [Read more...]
THE V&A CELEBRATES ITALIAN FASHION
by Valirie Morgan The Victoria & Albert Museum in London will showcase the glittering, glamourous world of Italian fashion both past and present in its spring exhibition, The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014. Sponsored by Bulgari, it … [Read more...]
RITA ORA: SS14’S MATERIAL GIRL
by Annie Vischer Madonna and daugther Lola have debuted the new SS14 Material Girl collection and, and who should be starring as their pin-up campaign girl but our very own Rita Ora. The new marketing campaign is titled 'Material Girl Hits … [Read more...]
SS14 BEAUTY TRENDS: HOT LIPS
by Annie Vischer It might be rather chilly outside. It might still technically be winter. But January's over, so our sights are firmly set on Spring! We're kicking things off by trying out a SS14 beauty trend that is sure to pop some life and … [Read more...]
UNE CHAISE LONGUE S’IL VOUS PLAIT?
by Sadaf Safdar If there's one thing that says interior luxury and romance, it's a chaise longue. They're not a necessity. They are not a beacon of practicality. But gosh they look beautiful! Most interior and furniture stores view them as a … [Read more...]
TOP 10 MUST HAVE TRAVEL ACCESSORIES
by Valirie Morgan Traveling is an incredible experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. That's why we've compiled our favorite items to make traveling easier, more enjoyable, and even glamorous. Whether you've got a serious case of … [Read more...]
KYLIE’S ‘INTO THE BLUE’ MUSIC VIDEO
We won't call it a come back, because for us, Kylie has never been away, but she is certainly making her mark in the UK with more sparkle and enthusiasm than we have seen from her in a while. The Voice sees her hit our screens each weekend, flanked … [Read more...]
DAVID BAILEY AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
by Annie Vischer A London boy born and bred, David Bailey, was born in Leytonstone, the son of a tailor's cutter and a machinist. He grew up in London's East End, truanting from school more than he attended it, passing through a series of … [Read more...]
A ‘ONE NIGHT STAND’ WITH LARS VON TRIER’S NYMPHOMANIAC
by Valirie Morgan Notoriously shocking director Lars Von Trier is back with a project many are calling his most controversial work yet - Nymphomaniac, an "epic sexual odyssey" presented in two films. On Saturday, 22nd February, British cinema … [Read more...]
WIN! FASHION SCOUT LONDON TICKETS WITH LUMIXGM
Courtesy of Panasonic, to launch their brand new fashion-forward camera, the LumixGM1, you and a friend could win tickets to an entire day of catwalk shows in London hosted by Fashion Scout London. It is an incredible opportunity to see all the A/W14 … [Read more...]
FACIAL: QMS MEDICOSMETICS SPA, CHELSEA
by Chrissy Iley I have become obsessed with QMS MediCosmetics. As soon as I wake up I instantly apply, as if still in a dream, Lip Line Corrector (£150.00), a magical little serum that prevents and corrects lines around the mouth and creates … [Read more...]
LANCOME LAUNCH BAFTA BLUSH
by Annie Vischer Lancôme are the official beauty sponsor to BAFTA and this year, in celebration of its 14 year anniversary, the French beauty brand have launched a limited edition blusher dedicated to it. Lancôme has launched the limited … [Read more...]
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN: LOSS OF A TRUE TALENT
by Valirie Morgan Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan apartment Sunday, apparently from a drug overdose. Authorities have reported that the 46-year-old Hoffman was discovered with a needle in his arm … [Read more...]
CLAUDIA SCHIFFER: MODEL EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Thus far Claudia Schiffer's film credits are made up of playing herself in Zoolander, almost playing herself in Richard Curtis' Love Actually, and appearing in Ritchie Rich back in the day. She forayed into film production as executive producer on … [Read more...]