In May this year Dominique Ansel unleashed his latest creation upon the lucky New York public from the modest walls of the Dominique Ansel bakery in New York City. It was the cronut, half croissant, half doughnut. Made from thin layers of croissant … [Read more...]
DRIVE IN CINEMA COMES TO LONDON
We are all familiar with that classic scene in Grease, Sandy sitting engrossed in the film playing at the drive in, Danny lounging suavely against her. A badly timed grope and a flurry of popcorn later, and poor Danny is stranded, alone, and singing … [Read more...]
BACKSTAGE ACCESS TOPSHOP UNIQUE SS14
If you have managed to keep up with the helter skelter ride that is London Fashion Week this month, you are sure to have come across the sumptuous delights that Topshop Unique had to offer for Spring/Summer 2014. Cara Delevigne spear-headed a sassy … [Read more...]
FEARNE COTTON ROCKS IT UP IN HER LATEST SHOOT FOR VERY
Since starting her presenting days as the young pretty thing hosting ITV's Diggit on Saturday mornings to her now well-loved role on BBC Radio 1, Fearne Cotton has somehow managed to create an image of herself that successfully combines an air of … [Read more...]
EDIE CAMPBELL FOR SANDRO FALL 2013
Whilst there are a tribe of new British bombshells wreaking havoc in the modelling industry this year, Edie Campbell is undoubtedly one of the leading faces of 2013. She has been splashed across a variety of internationally revered magazine covers … [Read more...]
ROSE BYRNE DAZZLES AT THE EMMY AWARDS
There is very little that Rose Byrne can ever do wrong in our eyes. From her steal Brad Pitt's watching her steal Brad Pitt's heart in Troy to tittering away at her prim and proper ways in Bridesmaids, we have been glued to her every fashion and … [Read more...]
MARBLED CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES
Few of us need very much encouragement partake of a little chocolate…or indeed a lot of chocolate! But baking with it? Well that’s a different matter. It is so easy to sweep into a shop and pick up a the most decadent looking creation in a matter of … [Read more...]
ALL BUTTERED UP
When the weather starts to turn a little dreary and big knit cardigans start to play a bigger part in your day to day wardrobe, it is oh so tempting to snuggle back into those autumnal colours and bury those summer brights away with the floral prints … [Read more...]
Interview with The Face Hunter
Where's home? At the moment, I would probably say London but usually it’s just wherever I am in the world. Where has surprised you by its style offerings? Iceland, because it is so small and remote but it’s style is so current and refreshingly … [Read more...]
Beauty In Wonderland
Tomorrow evening, 19th September, Milan's stunning palazzo Casa degli Atellani, launches a wholly unique exhibition, Beauty in Wonderland, a multi-sensory event hosted by Vogue Italia's Editor in Chief, Franca Sozzani and P&G Prestige's … [Read more...]
The World According To Karl
Ah Karl Lagerfeld. I don't think we'll ever tire of his profoundly witty remarks and wonderfully amusing wisdoms. And so it is that we recommend the latest Karl Lagerfeld tome; The World According To Karl. Edited by patrick Mauries and packed … [Read more...]
Prowling with the F-type Jaguar
Staring over the bonnet of a voluptuous Jaguar F-type, it occurred to me I’d been waiting to drive this car for as long as I could remember. The svelte E-type passed away in 1974, and we’ve been teased, and then disappointed, with news of a … [Read more...]
Runway Racism
Following on from the open letter from Naomi Campbell's Fashion Diversity Coalitiion, where she called out fashion insider's on the lack of black models, modelling agent, Carole White speaks candidly to CNN's Erin McLaughlin as to why there's such an … [Read more...]
Space.NK’s Ultimate Autumn Beauty Event (and Goodie Bag!)
Space.NK's not-to-be-missed beauty event is back for Autumn. The exclusive new season showcase, where you can discover the latest skin, body and hair care launches, together with make up trends and products for AW13, happens at Space.NK locations … [Read more...]
Guilt Free Face Wipes
by Chrissy Iley I am very excited when Murad were promising me Guilt Free Face Wipes – not because I ever get guilty about using wipes to remove make-up. In fact I feel very self-satisfied if I clean my face at all. I have been known to go to … [Read more...]
Peter Pilotto for Target via Net-a-Porter
Target's designer collaborations; Yes, they're bloody brilliant (Matthew Williamson, Philip Lim, Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung to name a few) but far too much of a tease, as far as we're concerned, for those of us who don't live in the States. Or have … [Read more...]
Marigay McKee To Leave Harrods
Marigay McKee, chief merchant of London's most famous department store, Harrods has today announced her move from the store where she has worked for the last 14 years, to Saks, where she will become president. "It's with great sadness that I … [Read more...]
Teaser Trailer: Grace of Monaco
The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s. Starring … [Read more...]
If LFW Were A Comic Strip
Marvel's Iron Man 3 celebrates London Fashion Week with a cartoon mock up of the stylish Front Row featuring Anna Wintour, Thor, Cara Delevingne, David Beckham, Iron Man, Victoria Beckham, Harper Beckham and the Incredible Hulk, natch. Iron … [Read more...]
Win VIP Tickets To Meet Giles Deacon at LFWeekend
British fashion designer Giles Deacon has collaborated with British sofa manufacturer and retailer DFS to launch a limited edition sofa named the ‘Lipgloss.’ Giles has also teamed up with DFS to launch the DFS Design Foundation, an innovative new … [Read more...]
Front Row at LFW SS14
London Fashion Week tends to draw rather a more varied crows than its foreign counterparts. Slickly dressed members of boy bands rub shoulders with the fashion elite, models take a breather from showcasing the collections and the latest breed of … [Read more...]
Win Tickets to London Fashion Weekend with Lavazza
Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is almost upon us and Lavazza will once again be keeping fashion’s elite on their feet with the authentic Italian coffee experience. To celebrate, Lavazza is giving five lucky Beauty and The Dirt readers the chance to … [Read more...]
RIRI ❤ M∙A∙C FALL
If there's one benefit to summer being over, it's the deliciously warm, deep and creamy make up shades that are creeping in for autumn. And no where are they more daring, lavish and luscious than the new-for-October RIRI ❤ M∙A∙C collection. Our … [Read more...]
Kate Middleton Dazzles in Jenny Packham
Kate Middleton "officially" stepped out for the first time since becoming a mother, last night. And what a statement she made. Swathed in the palest of gold shimmering sequins, The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in floor length Jenny Packham … [Read more...]