by Annie Vischer It is almost universally acknowledged that Olivia Palermo and long term beau Johannes Huebl have been one of the most beautiful couples to grace the celeb angled headlines since the likes of Johnny Depp and Kate Moss were … [Read more...]
CLEO ROCOS AND AQUARIVA TEQUILA
by Chrissy Iley I used to drink vodka all the time. It was easy. I could make martinis or delight in them being made for me. will.i.am, a few years ago, introduced me to the vodka skinny - vodka, soda, a chunk of lime. He spoke of it as a … [Read more...]
MICHAEL KORS BEAUTY AT HOUSE OF FRASER
by Annie Vischer If there's one collection to keep an eye on this year it is the Michael Kors beauty collection. Already famed for the fashion house's illustrious designs, Michael Kors launched their first beauty line in April 2013. Kors … [Read more...]
V&A REVEAL WEDDING DRESS EXHIBITION
by Annie Vischer The Victoria & Albert museum have revealed their plans for the highly anticipated exhibition that will run from May 2014 to March 2015. The collection will document influential wedding dresses from 1775 right up until the … [Read more...]
FIERCE GRACE YOGA
by Annie Vischer Fierce Grace is the next big thing in yoga. Brought to us by Michele Pernetta, one of the UK's leading yoga teachers, it is based on over 25 years worth of yoga study and practice as well as 20 years of teaching … [Read more...]
BEAUTY: RUBY RED RENEWAL SHEA SKIN CREAM
by Chrissy Iley This is the season of dry and hardened skin, rashes even that have come from excess dryness. Sometimes I feel my skin is unmoisturisable. I remember purchasing a very expensive pot of Crème Ancien, being told that this was … [Read more...]
JAMIE STEVENS INTERVIEW
by Chrissy Iley I recently interviewed Rob Lowe and we talked about how one of our favourite films is Shampoo, but for different reasons. Lowe was haunted by the character Warren Beatty played. A hairdresser with charm and skill and then more … [Read more...]
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: MILEY CYRUS ‘ADORE YOU’
After the sensations that were 'It's Our Party' and 'Wrecking Ball', Miley Cyrus' next video was sure to be met with curiosity, and here it is! The video for the renowned songstress' new single 'Adore You' hit the internet on Boxing Day. The song … [Read more...]
DOLCE & GABBANA SICILIAN JEWELS COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer It is no secret that Dolce & Gabbana always, and I mean always, features in my favourite catwalk beauty looks of each season. Pat McGrath's artistry is forever enchanting, and the Dolce & Gabbana products used, pure … [Read more...]
DECK THE HALLS WITH CELEBRITY INSTAGRAM PICS!
by Annie Vischer We're sure you've been peppering your festive season with Christmas loving Tweets, Instagram snaps and Facebook posts, and luckily for us our favourite social media savvy celebs have been doing the same! Here is our pick of … [Read more...]
THE VOLVO V40 CROSS COUNTRY POPS IN
by Liz Turner The East Wind was blowing as she landed on my drive, and she made it clear from the beginning that she knew best. At first, I felt inclined to sulk, but my life is hectic, and after a few days I began to appreciate being nannied … [Read more...]
FAKING IT!: BATD’S FAUX FUR FASHION EDIT
by Annie Vischer Fur of the friendly faux kind has seen a huge revival in recent seasons. I am famed for my love of the trend. My friends always know when summer has truly settled into Britain when I finally put my favourite faux fur collar to … [Read more...]
NUTRITION & WELLNESS COACH KAREN CUMMINGS-PALMER
by Chrissy Iley I recently met with Karen Cummings-Palmer. She is a nutrition and wellness coach. She works with clients on what she calls ‘Age Management’. She has am impressive celeb client list - including woman of the moment Nancy … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS
Inside Llewyn Davies follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he finds his way through the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. The film follows the ups and downs of Llewyn Davis' (Oscar Isaac) journey take him to and from … [Read more...]
MEN’S GIFTS…IF YOU HAVE TO…
by Krista Madden Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo Coffee Machine (£103.00) For something that simply screams city boy prowess, head for Nescafe Dolce Gusto's line of coffee machines. The Dolce Gusto Circolo has that designer edge that will set him … [Read more...]
A BLOOMINGDALES EXPERIENCE: DIOR
by Chrissy Iley I was in Bloomingdales and I was lured to the Dior counter because you got a free psychic reading. The psychic was sat there with giant tarot cards. She looked wise and Russian. Why not buy a mascara I thought? I challenged … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE DOUBLE
Director Richard Ayoade's (Submarine) latest feature is an idiosyncratic adaptation of Dostoyevsky's celebrated novella. Simon (Jesse Eisenberg) is a timid man, scratching out an isolated existence in an indifferent world. He is overlooked at work, … [Read more...]
BURBERRY UNVEILS CLASS OF SS14
by Annie Vischer Burberry have joined the troupe of world-renowned brands to launch their new campaigns this week. Burberry have an army of Brit bombshells that have graced their glossy campaigns in previous years, Emma Watson, Rosie … [Read more...]
GOOGLE’S ZEITGEIST VIDEO 2013
Google looks back on 2013 in their annual Zeitgeist video that recaps the year in popular searches and stunning videography. Take a look here. … [Read more...]
GWYNETH PALTROW: BOSS JOUR POUR FEMME
There are hundreds upon hundreds of fragrances available to pop in someone's stocking this Christmas, or indeed to treat yourself to, but one that comes with the glowing Gwyneth Paltrow's approval? Well that has to be a rather special. BOSS JOUR Pour … [Read more...]
WIN A STARBUCKS COFFEE MACHINE & HAMPER
Here at Beauty and the Dirt we have teamed up with Starbucks to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Starbucks hamper plus a Starbucks Verismo™ V-600 coffee machine. The Verismo™ V-600 by Starbucks is a premium at-home coffee making machine … [Read more...]
WILL FERRELL TAKES ON INNUENDO BINGO
Fresh from his Anchorman 2 premiere appearance, Will Ferrell is the latest star to take on BBC Radio 1's Innuendo Bingo challenge. With admirable control towards the start of the challenge, hilarious footage ensues. Take a look. … [Read more...]
BATD’S BEST CHRISTMAS BEAUTY BUYS
by Annie Vischer With each Christmas comes a fresh infusion of beauty buys, all ready to be carefully wrapped up and popped under the tree for one lucky lady. Come Christmas morning, warm cozy bedrooms will be treated to excitable spritzes of … [Read more...]
BROWN’S HOTEL: THE MERRY BERRY MANICURE
by Annie Vischer I was a little slow on the uptake with Christmas this year. I generally get rather excitable and have been known to long for the smell of a real Christmas tree, and the glitter of soft gold fairy lights from as early as … [Read more...]