by Annie Vischer If there's one beauty range that really sticks to its 'does what it says on the tin' mantra, it is NIP + FAB. Founded by former beauty editor Maria Hatzistefanis and launched in 2010, the brand has enjoyed somewhat of a cult … [Read more...]
ROMEO AND JULIET
A Shakespeare adaptation is a sure fire way to steal interest in the film industry, especially when the cast boasts so many relevant faces. Douglas Booth, who takes on the intricate role of Romeo, began stealing hearts in 2011 as Pip in a television … [Read more...]
SUNSHINE ON THE LEITH
Sunshine On Leith is the latest Brit film to grace our screens, and will be released this week on 4th October. Based on Stephen Greenhorn's stage musical, the film follows soldiers Davy (George MacKay) and Ally (Kevin Guthrie) when they return home … [Read more...]
GET THE LOOK: VIVIENNE WESTWOOD SS14
When Vivienne Westwood Red Label sat front row at her own show, instead of taking up the traditional backstage designer post, we could tell there was something special on its way. First came a ritualistic performance by the titian haired Lily Cole, … [Read more...]
AUDI SAYS YES TO BIGGER BACKSIDES
Is the UK ready for bigger rear ends? Audi is challenging a deep-rooted prejudice against big bottoms for small cars. In the UK we love our hatchbacks, and typically associate them with young couples loading in bikes or IKEA furniture for their chic … [Read more...]
STELLA MCCARTNEY SS14 AT PFW
Stella McCartney has always been a favourite amongst celebrities. Pals include Madonna, Gwenyth Paltrow and Kate Moss. And the designer continues to recruit, with the likes of Liv Tyler and Charlize Theron joining the throng of A list devotees. Her … [Read more...]
WIN! BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL TICKETS
Beauty and the Dirt has teamed up with American Express to offer one lucky person the chance to win a pair of tickets to a screening of the hotly anticipated Half a Yellow Sun on Saturday 19th October at 17:45 at the Odeon West End in Leicester … [Read more...]
BEAUTY BUYS FOR BREAST CANCER
The beginning of October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The beauty industry has collectively, over the years, built up a strong affiliation with the cause, and as usual there is a whole host of pink themed treats on offer, all … [Read more...]
LILY COLLINS: THE NEW FACE OF LANCOME
Lily Collins has today been announced as the new face of Lancôme. She was once best known for being the daughter of Brit born musician Phil Collins, but since taking on roles such as Snow White opposite Julia Roberts in Mirror Mirror … [Read more...]
THE FACE UK
This week Sky Living plays host to the next big thing in reality television, namely The Face. The show bears some resemblance to its BINTM (Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model for those of you not in the model-tv-know) counterpart, but there are … [Read more...]
INTENSIVE WRINKLE REDUCER
These days it’s the men of Hollywood who are having all the work done. Jackie Collins told me this and she should know. There isn’t even a whiff of a scandal or betrayal or a hint of an eye job that goes on without her knowing. And she is right, … [Read more...]
THE MURAD SPA, CALIFORNIA
As we pull up at the Murad Spa in Manhattan Beach, California, it’s almost as if we are in Disneyland, the Disneyland of skin therapy. It’s a happy, happy place. You are ushered into a relaxation room and given cucumber water. You are given a … [Read more...]
LONDON COCKTAIL WEEK 2013
It's that time of the year again, when London gets ready to celebrate its love of cocktails, with a whole week dedicated to the varied cocktail recipes and establishments on offer in the capital. Here are some of the most interesting concoctions that … [Read more...]
THE BEST OF PFW’S FRONT ROW
Whilst we love taking in the latest creations to hit the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week, we're not ashamed to admit that we are equally as captivated by the ensembles put together by those glossy celebrity folk that are lucky to grace the front rows … [Read more...]
ROAST OF BOROUGH MARKET RELEASES COOKBOOK
As the days become colder and the evenings become darker, there is one tasty consolation that we can draw from the arrival of autumn, and that is that Sundays become roast, hotpot and stew days once more. The barbeques have been packed away for … [Read more...]
SET THE MOOD: HOME SCENTS
by Sadaf Safdar There really is nothing better than sitting in your lounge cosied up with a blanket, cup of tea and a burning candle. It is the dreaded turning back of the clocks this month, and whilst this means we get an extra hour … [Read more...]
NEW RELEASE: BLUE JASMINE
Today sees the release of Blue Jasmine, the latest film to be both written and directed by Woody Allen. The plot follows Cate Blanchett's character Jasmine, a wealthy socialite in New York who arrives at her sister's comparatively lowly apartment … [Read more...]
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TAKES BACK THE NIGHT FOR TARGET
The latest Target commercial released for the launch of The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 sees Justin Timberlake perform 'Take Back The Night' to a crowd of 150 at the renowned Haboken Club on 28th August. Many audience members linked up outside for … [Read more...]
GET THE BEAUTY LOOK: JESSICA ALBA
Jessica Alba might have been giving us a glimpse of her enviably toned tummy at the A.C.O.D premiere this week, but it was her striking makeup look that really caught our eye. The beach bronzed beauty and mother of two kept her outfit choice in line … [Read more...]
NEW BARE MINERALS READY SPF 20 FOUNDATION
Well who'd have thought it? We actually had a summer this year! Having revelled in a slightly higher dose of Vitamin D than normal, we may have let ourselves briefly let go of our dear old foundation in favour of a tinted moisturiser or even a BB … [Read more...]
BACK TO BALLET SCHOOL
After the ballet boom caused by the lithe figures of Nathalie Portman and Mila Kunis in Black swan, there has been an influx of ballet fitness classes available at various gyms and studios up and down the UK, much to my delight. Like many girls I … [Read more...]
DAVID GANDY: ESCAPISM WITH JAGUAR
Whether it's posing in the middle of the Mediterranean sea for Dolce & Gabbana or generously imparting his various fitness tips on YouTube, there is very little that David Gandy can do wrong. The Essex grown super model, plucked from obscurity by … [Read more...]
FALLON AND TIMBERLAKE ON HASHTAG HYSTRIA
The recent Twitter boom has seen the invasion of a certain little symbol into every day coversation. The hashtag. It started out Twitter specific, with most not knowing its true power. We would insert it over-cautiously, thinking to ourselves as we … [Read more...]
ESSIE’S FALL 2013 COLLECTION NOW ON BEAUTY BAY
If you can't wait to get your hands on Essie's new Fall 2013 Collection then look no further than Beautybay.com. The range is comprised of six different shades that take their cue from the materials that were seen earlier this year in the AW13 … [Read more...]