by Annie Vischer Since opening their first hotel in 1999, Ace Hotels have opened properties in Portland, Seattle, New York and Palm Springs, and just as successfully as they have built up their portfolio of locations, they have built up a … [Read more...]
THE BODY SHOP VITAMIN E COOL BB CREAM
by Annie Vischer Before I came to London, I never used to wear foundation. I'm rather lucky with my skin in that it's fairly even in tone, and never tends to look too pale unless I'm under the weather, so I would get by with a little eyeliner, … [Read more...]
A BEJEWELLED CAMILLA BELLE DAZZLES
by Annie Vischer Last week saw stars hit the red carpet for the Inaugural Gala for The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, which was hosted by none other than Salvatore Ferragamo. Amongst those in attendance was actress and … [Read more...]
EDITION HOTELS & NOWNESS RELEASE SERIES OF 5 FILMS
by Annie Vischer The launch of the new London EDITION Hotel marks a partnership between EDITION Hotels’ Ian Schrager and Marriott International. It is entirely fitting, therefore, that online magazine NOWNESS have chosen to celebrate the … [Read more...]
PRINCE HARRY HITS TWICKEHNAM
Prince Harry was kicking school girl hearts into touch this week at Twickenham Stadium when he joined rugby legend Jason Robinson OBE at the sports ground to join a lucky group of school children in a training session. It marked Prince Harry's first … [Read more...]
SAVING MR BANKS TO CLOSE LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
The 57th BFI London Film Festival will closing with Saving Mr Banks, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson. London's hugely successful festival closes on Sunday 20 October with the premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square with Disney’s SAVING MR. … [Read more...]
FASHION: THE HALLOWEEN EDIT
by Annie Vischer When I was younger, Halloween meant carving pumpkins, apple bobbing and making toffee apples. Living in the countryside meant that no one around us really knew what trick or treating was. There was one awkward moment when we … [Read more...]
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH HITS THE COVER OF TIME
by Annie Vischer There was a time when Benedict Cumberbatch was the 'oh it's him, what else have I seen him in?' guy. The actor that would crop up in most films or television programmes you sat down to watch, but never made his impact as the … [Read more...]
GIVENCHY SETS WINTER SPARKLING
by Annie Vischer Givenchy can always be relied upon to provide something totally unique just when we're on the look out for it, whether it's the one-width wedged leather boot of last year or the half Bambi print sweater that the likes of Lily … [Read more...]
NEW FOR NIKE: FUELBAND SE
by Annie Vischer So the evenings (and mornings) are starting to get super chilly and the prospect of gearing up to head out on a run is ever so slightly less appealing. Nevertheless, if you are planning on running a marathon this summer, or … [Read more...]
TIME TO SNUGGLE UP WITH ROSIE
by Annie Vischer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley hit London yesterday to launch her latest collection for Autograph at Marks & Spencer. In August she celebrated her one year anniversary with the brand, and it was clear that it was still going … [Read more...]
CARA DELEVINGNE SHOOTS NEW DKNY CAMPAIGN
by Annie Vischer Model superstars of the moment Cara Delevingne, Jourdan Dunn and Eliza Cummings joined forces this Monday in New York's Time Square to shoot the latest campaign for DKNY. It seems Brit beauty was the order of the day for the … [Read more...]
TRISH MCEVOY ILLUMINATING CREAM PALETTE
by Chrissy Iley I am very excited by Trish McEvoy’s Illuminating Cream Palette. I’m not sure a cream palette tells you exactly what it is. In fact it’s a weird description of what turns out to be a tiny box of miraculous enhancement. I’ve … [Read more...]
NEW BEHIND THE CANDELABRA FEATURETTES
Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace - pianist and flamboyant star of stage and television. Synonymous with showmanship and extravagance, he lit up every stage he performed on, gaining millions of fans … [Read more...]
AMERICAN HUSTLE TRAILER
by Annie Vischer Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Jennifer Lawrence star the latest film to be directed by David O. Russell. Set in the 1970s, the storyline follows con man Irving Rosenfeld (Bale) along with his … [Read more...]
LARA STONE FOR L’OREAL
by Annie Vischer We've all done it. That massive flick, or rather swoosh, of the hair, a batting of the lashes and a sultry rendition of 'You're worth it' to the mirror. The L'Oréal Paris slogan has been voiced from our TV screens by the … [Read more...]
MACBETH IN THE CITY
By Debbie Djordjevic Set in the heart of the banking sector, a new production of Shakespeare's Macbeth has opened for a short run at The Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone. Infinite Space are a new theatre company whose main ambition is to take the … [Read more...]
VICTORIA BECKHAM HITS DOVER STREET
by Annie Vischer Rumours are running rife that Brit style icon Victoria Beckham has signed contracts to open up her first flagship store on the fashion famed Dover Street in London, during the early part of next year. The 39 year old … [Read more...]
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON FOR TONI&GUY
by Annie Vischer Matthew Williamson, of the elite Brit fashion designing set, has collaborated with TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe for the AW13 season. Williamson has created an exclusive limited edition "rainbow Zebra' print wash bag to … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: DON JON
by Annie Vischer Joseph Gordon-Levitt captured our hearts as the gawky but loveable hero in 10 Things I Hate About You, and now he's setting about proving his Hollywood credentials as the director, screen writer and lead actor in new release … [Read more...]
PAULA REED RESIGNS FROM HARVEY NICHOLS
Regarding the resignation of Paula Reed as fashion director for Harvey Nichols, please find below a short statement from PETA: After receiving confirmation in a meeting with Joseph Wan that Reed was singlehandedly responsible for … [Read more...]
COMING SOON: NIKE FLYKNIT AIRMAX & AIRMAX 2014
by Annie Vischer We're all a little bit obsessed with Nike trainers in the Beauty And The Dirt Office. No less than two new purchases have been made this week alone! They drew us back in with their revolutionary design-your-own Nike iD range, and … [Read more...]
WIN A TV! CHICAGO FIRE COMPETITION
Already renewed for a second season on Sky Living, Chicago Fire is the compelling hit series that gives an up-close and personal view into the lives of everyday heroes, following the adventures of the men and women of Chicago Firehouse 51. In their … [Read more...]
NEWS: CHRISTOPHER BAILEY APPOINTMENT AT BURBERRY
by Annie Vischer Burberry has announced this week that Christopher Bailey is to be appointed to the position of Chief Creative and Chief Exectuve Officer. This follows the departure of Angela Ahrendts, who will take up a new position with … [Read more...]