by Chrissy Iley Awards season in Hollywood is like the run-up to Christmas all over again. There’s a party every night and if you wanted to you could turn up to the opening of an eyelid. This week, of the many invites, the party that stood … [Read more...]
GOLDEN GLOBES BEAUTY: JESSICA CHASTAIN
by Annie Vischer She is renowned for refusing to reveal her age to anyone, and she kept everyone guessing still at the Golden Globes this month as she graced the red carpet, titian hair flowing and pearlescent skin glowing. We are sure … [Read more...]
THE FASHION FUND
Anna Wintour, Condé Nast’s artistic director and editor in chief of Vogue, is set to star in 'The Fashion Fund', a TV production that will follow the annual selection process for the winners of the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund which looks to support the … [Read more...]
JO MALONE: JUST LIKE SUNDAY
by Annie Vischer According to Jo Malone, the company that has brought us such timeless delights as the Lime & Basil candle, and now is bringing us the new Home Candle Collection by their style editor Charlotte Stockdale, the perfect Sunday … [Read more...]
ROSIE HW FOR JUICY COUTURE
by Annie Vischer When you think of wearers of shocking pink velour tracksuits, Rosie Huntington Whiteley is not the first person that springs to mind. Nevertheless the LA frequenting model has been taken on as Juicy Couture's latest SS14 … [Read more...]
INSTAGRAM AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES
by Annie Vischer The red carpet gracing celebs may have taken time posing up a storm in front of the cameras last night, but a good few minutes of their tight schedule seemed to have been devoted to capturing their own snaps of the evening to … [Read more...]
TINA FEY & AMY POEHLER’S OPENING SPEECH
Whilst the red carpet gowns and award winners revelations are always the main focus of the flood of Golden Globes headlines we get the next morning, here at BATD we couldn't get enough of hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's antics. Here is their first … [Read more...]
BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS: THE DOME BRUSH
by Chrissy Iley Brushes have always frightened me, or I have frightened people when I have used them to apply blush that made me look like a clown. It took me years to realise I should buy a separate brush to apply eye shadow and not use … [Read more...]
LUNCH AT ADDINGHAM’S THE FLEECE
by Debbie Djordjevic There is some beautiful countryside to be explored around West Yorkshire, especially the towns and villages on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Pubs, shops, stop off's for afternoon tea are all to be searched out and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY BULLETIN: EVE LOM COLOUR COSMETICS
by Annie Vischer Eve Lom alongside her renowned cleanser. There are a few things you may not know about Eve Lom. Well, quite a lot of things actually. She may be best known for the coveted white and gold packaged skincare range that sits … [Read more...]
JIMMY CHOO UNVEILS NEW SS14 CAMPAIGN
by Annie Vischer Nicole Kidman stars in Jimmy Choo's new SS14 campaign which takes its inspiration from the concept 'Nature Unleashed' and Cubism. Nicole wears the Tamber shoe in one shot whilst holding the python Anna bag. In another she … [Read more...]
NEW NIKE+ APP AND MARIA SHARAPOVA WORKOUT
by Annie Vischer It has never been easier to keep fit than it is now. With time-friendly routines, fashion forward workout gear and new gym classes galore, we have a whole world of fitness options at our fingertips. One of the fastest growing … [Read more...]
JIMMY FALLON LEADS ANGELS FOR VANITY FAIR
by Annie Vischer Late Night With Jimmy Fallon may not be readily available to all us Brits, but that hasn't stopped us taking him to our hearts as one of the funniest, down to earth guys around. His frequent skits with pal Justin Timberlake … [Read more...]
MILEY CYRUS FOR MARC JACOBS
by Annie Vischer Marc Jacobs is the latest in a long line of fashion houses to make waves this season with the revelation of his latest muse. The flamboyant designer has succeeded in enrolling the sensation-causing-songstress of 2013 into his … [Read more...]
KIRSTEN DUNST: L’OREAL PROFESSIONAL
by Annie Vischer L'Oréal Professionnel have announced that Kirsten Dunst will be taking on the role as its first global spokesperson this year. She has fronted campaigns such as Bulgari fragrances and Miu Miu lines sin 2008, but this year sees … [Read more...]
BAFTA AWARDS 2014 NOMINATIONS REVEALED
by Annie Vischer BAFTA have issued their final list of nominations ahead of the BAFTA Awards 2014. They follow suit with the Golden Globes nominations in most categories, with the likes of Gravity, 12 Years a Slave and American Hustle making … [Read more...]
DAVID BECKHAM TO HEAT UP THE SUPERBOWL
by Annie Vischer The Superbowl of 2013 came amidst the year of Beyonce, and it was only fitting that she steal the show. This year, though, it's the turn of another 'B' to take the limelight. Those of you who watched the Superbowl in 2012 may … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: KELLY HOPPEN
by Annie Vischer Kelly Hoppen MBE is not only a renowned designer, former Dragon's Den dragon and owner of her own Kelly Hoppen Interiors, she has also taken on a role as Design Consultant at Kleenex, through which she is able to work to help … [Read more...]
W MAGAZINE’S BEST PERFORMANCES
by Annie Vischer Jennifer Lawrence (American Hustle) As awards season fast approaches W Magazine have presented us with their own pick of the best this year. In their latest feature, W Magazine angle their lense at those they deemed to have … [Read more...]
AW13 TRENDS WITH BOBBI BROWN NUDE GLOW
by Annie Vischer I'm a sucker for a rosy pink, I'm a sucker for gold and I'm a sucker for glowing skin. So I was never really going to be disappointed with the new Bobbi Brown Nude Glow Collection for 2014. The range features three sections … [Read more...]
THE LITTLE LIBRARY GYM & NUTRITION
by Chrissy Iley The moment came when I was at a party. I met a doctor, Dr Aseem Malhotra. He is a passionate man and he talks about changing the world one sugary drink at a time with the same kind of zeal and charisma that I’ve only ever seen once … [Read more...]
THE SARAH JESSICA PARKER SHOE FACTOR
by Annie Vischer It was last year that we all learned of the new shoe and bag collection that would be launched by Sarah Jessica Parker, famed for her portrayal of fictional accessories queen Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. Only a select … [Read more...]
SHE WOLF: THE TOM FORD EYE TRIO
by Chrissy Iley I have rarely been stopped and asked what is that eye shadow you’re wearing, have you had a facial, have you had a holiday, have you had botox? Yes. But an eye shadow that gets notice? Never. And it’s not as if it’s a … [Read more...]
GOLDEN GLOBES FASHION PREDICTIONS 2014
by Annie Vischer It's that time of year again! We're hitting awards season. And first up? The Golden Globes. It is the first chance that the big stars of 2014 have to make their mark this year. Last year saw the revival of the fishtail silhouette, … [Read more...]