by Annie Vischer Whilst winter might mean upping the layers in the WIWT (What I Wore Today) stakes, increasing skirt, sleeve and trouser leg lengths and generally covering up as much as possible, the catwalks of AW14 proved that the golden … [Read more...]
INFINITI AND BEYOND: A PRESTIGE HYBRID
by Liz Turner Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize the name Infiniti, but the brand has arrived in the UK to steal customers from BMW, Audi and Mercedes. So far you’re most likely to have spotted the name on the racing suits of F1 superstar … [Read more...]
TOM DALEY MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT ON YOUTUBE
Tom Daley took to YouTube today in a brave move to set the record straight about his love life. Speaking candidly on his YouTube channel, Tom told viewers that he had been recently been misquoted in an interview with regards to his private … [Read more...]
HANDWRITTEN BY TANYA SARNE
by Chrissy Iley I have items of clothing made by Tanya Sarne that are more beloved and older than members of One Direction. They are timeless pieces that have taken me from meetings to parties to planes to beaches all in one breath. They … [Read more...]
NEW: JUST FOR MEN AUTOSTOP
There's a reason that, as women, when the first grey hairs hit, we hot foot it over to our colourist and plead with them to fix the situation as quickly and beautifully as they can. Grey hairs are infinitely unflattering to women, it's a hard colour … [Read more...]
THE BECKHAMS HIT THE COVER OF VOGUE PARIS
by Annie Vischer If you needed any more proof that Mr and Mrs Beckham are as in control of their elite fashion form as ever, then here it is. Vogue Paris. The January 2014 issue of the French publication boasts both the couple together on the … [Read more...]
MAD MEN KITCHEN STYLE
by Annie Vischer I don't think the women of Mad Men were really great cooks, but if they were domestic goddesses as well great characters we think this is how they'd do it. These would all fit in nicely to Don Draper's fancy new … [Read more...]
CINDERELLA: AN INSPIRATIONAL FAIR-RETAIL
We all know the routine. November hits, and all of a sudden there are posters popping up everywhere declaring the dates for the latest Pantomime performances in local theatres. Cast lists appear in the form of technicolour posters peppered around … [Read more...]
COMPETITION: LACOSTE TOUCH OF PINK
by Annie Vischer We've all been captivated by the advert at some point or another. The short film of a carefree young girl chasing a white kite like form through a city, in a pink dress, hair flowing softly behind her. She's a picture of … [Read more...]
BATD FASHION ACCESSORIES GIFT GUIDE
by Annie Vischer There are few things I love more than a little accessories spree. If you're living in your winter coat from last year, feel like all your clothes are black and charcoal toned this season, or simply feel that your wardrobe … [Read more...]
GUCCI WOMEN’S COLLECTION CRUISE 2014
by Annie Vischer I know that at this time of year we are all supposed to be avidly searching for other people's Christmas presents, buying up racks of scarves, warm layers and knee high boots, but in truth, there's nothing more warming for me … [Read more...]
DINING AT THE WATERMARK, NASHVILLE
by Chrissy Iley I love Nashville. There are so many things I love about it. Sad songs, singing cowboys, 80 per cent of the population wearing boots all year round, endless coffee shops where no matter how bad your hangover or what you … [Read more...]
THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2013
by Annie Vischer Christina Aguilera, Rihanna and Taylor Swift. The AMAs that took place this weekend may be the first music awards show this year that didn't involve any Miley Cyrus themed controversy, and that deserves a headline in itself. … [Read more...]
DRESS UP & PARTY DOWN WITH PAUL MITCHELL HAIR
As you dive head first into this party season you'll need to be equipped with a few essentials. The dress, the makeup...oh and the hair. When it comes to fashion and make -up, Beauty and the Dirt have it covered. And the hair? Well that's right here. … [Read more...]
A GIRL’S GUIDE TO BOOKS THIS CHRISTMAS
by Annie Vischer It won't be surprising for you to learn that I, your beauty and fashion journo for BATD, is a little bit of a book worm. Yes, I know, thoroughly predictable. And to that end, I always seem to keep myself up to date with the … [Read more...]
SO MIKE TYSON HAS A GIFT FOR EVANDER HOLYFIELD
So Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield finally hug it out in this latest ad from Foot Locker. Have a look and guess what’s in the box... … [Read more...]
WEST HOLLYWOOD: SALON BENJAMIN
by Chrissy Iley I was traumatised when the John Frieda LA salon closed down. It was such a beautiful space with a lovely pool as its centrepiece – it has now been taken over by The Olsens as a Row flagship store. Before John Frieda Neil … [Read more...]
PHLO FINISTER FOR CHELSEA GIRL AT RIVER ISLAND
by Annie Vischer For those not in the fashion history know, River Island stems from a store branded Chelsea Girl in 1965, an era currently being revived everywhere you look in the world of beauty and fashion, from the candy coloured creations … [Read more...]
GOLF GTI: THE CAR EVERYONE WANTS
by Liz Turner It’s rare for a car to be just right, a car most people would be perfectly happy to own and drive every day. VW’s marketing elves hit the nail square on the head with its ‘like a Golf’ ad campaign. I know plenty of Golf owners, … [Read more...]
A COTSWOLDS CHRISTMAS GETAWAY
by Annie Vischer One of my favourite Christmas films...perhaps even my favourite Christmas film, is The Holiday. The glitz and glamour of Cameron Diaz' LA abode is stunning, but my favourite scenes by far are those where her character is … [Read more...]
MEADHAM KIRCHHOFF FOR TOPSHOP
by Annie Vischer In the aftermath of the Isabel Marant for H&M hype, we have are ears accutely attuned to any whisperings of designer and high street collaborations coming up. If you thought that was it for November 2013 then you were … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 4
by Annie Vischer So the first week of the Clean & Lean cleanse was down and done by the time I had finished my last Bodyism Diaries entry, and now? Well the second week has been and gone too. As you know it was the lack of fruit that really … [Read more...]
UNEVEN SKIN? BAREMINERALS HAVE IT COVERED!
by Chrissy Iley My tentative affair with bareMinerals began when I liked a lipstick. It was unexpectedly vibrant and juicy. I had always dismissed the idea of their powdery make-up because I thought it was difficult to use or would make the … [Read more...]
JAPONESQUE VELVET TOUCH BLUSH
by Annie Vischer There are few things more instantly refreshing than a well chosen blusher. Whilst your cheeks may have already been pinkened with the rosy glow of winter, the extra coverage you are likely to be using in your foundation or … [Read more...]