If, like me, you spend your life battling a sweet tooth, you'll know that the harder you fight the temptation the more likely you are to cave and overindulge. Instead, I find it's better to allow yourself a hit of natural sweetness to satiate the … [Read more...]
Moisture-Boosting Serums
In the same way that you slip on an extra layer of protective clothing on the coldest of days, skin, especially on the face where (unless your taken to wearing balaclavas) isn't shielded by fabric, also has to cope with the drop in temperatures, … [Read more...]
Agyness Deyn Is Back
It's been a while since we've had the pleasure of seeing Agyness Deyn's gamine beauty in our fashion magazines, having 'retired' from the fashion industry. Although she made a brief acting debut in, Pusher, an English-made version of the classic … [Read more...]
H&M Announce Design Award Finalists
H&M has announced the eight finalists who will be competing for the highly-covetable H&M Design Award 2013. Open to students across 19 design schools in Europe, the award, not only offers up career-boosting industry recognition, but also … [Read more...]
Lena and Lippmann Unite
HBO's Girls creator, Lena Dunham, has paired up with Deborah Lippmann. The result? Four pretty polishes with their own personalities, one to match each character of the cast. Hannah, Marnie, Shoshanna and Jessa - they're all there! With the show's … [Read more...]
Joshua Tree, California
by Chrissy Iley For a long time I thought there was only one Joshua Tree: the one that appeared on the cover of the U2 album. It never occurred to me that there was a desert and a park where there were Joshua trees. They are rather nice, … [Read more...]
Ryan Gosling In A Boyband. Imagine!
Imagine a world where Ryan Gosling wasn't the sexy, smouldering, super-hot actor that he is. Doesn't bear thinking about does it? Who would possibly have made us melt in Drive, sob like a baby in The NoteBook or simply just given us the hope that one … [Read more...]
Wrangler Debuts Skin Smoothing Skinnies
There's a new way to pamper yourself this year with the upcoming release of Denim Spa jeans later this month. Pioneering denim brand, Wrangler, has put a twist on their classic jeans by producing the very first line of moisturising … [Read more...]
Is Cara Delevingne Making Beauty Moves?
It was only going to be a matter of time before the beauty industry got their well-manicured hands on BFA's Model of the Year and source of constant Twitter and Instagram entertainment, Cara Delevingne. And it's the Brit model's love of social media … [Read more...]
Dr. Stuart’s Detox Teas
by John Gregory Smith Well Christmas and New Year are well and truly behind us and January is in full swing. If, like me, you could do with a tiny bit of a pick-me-up to get over the excesses of December, then these detox teas from Dr. Stuart’s … [Read more...]
Chapters of Blackheath
by Chrissy Iley I once had thrice cooked chips in Chapters of Blackheath and I had declared them the best chips in the world – perfectly brown and crisp on the outside and gorgeously creamy fluffy tasty cosy on the inside. I’d had this chip … [Read more...]
Love Gold
by Chrissy Iley Golden Globe week meant a lot of parties. Love Gold held one in a 1920s house adjoining the Chateau Marmont. There was a gorgeous lunch for Francesca Eastwood where I was seated next to Neil Lane, jeweller to Hollywood A-list … [Read more...]
Geoffrey’s, Malibu
by Chrissy Iley No one should come to LA without visiting Geoffrey’s in Malibu. The setting is as near to perfection as possible. The views of the ocean as it ripples under sunlight, dramatic skies, fantastical palms – and a cocktail. Any kind of … [Read more...]
Lincoln Rant
by Chrissy Iley The other night I tried to watch Lincoln. Normally I like a bit of historical-hysterical drama. Anything in a costume gets me, or so I thought. I tried to watch it but I became consumed by a mass of irritation about its stuffiness, … [Read more...]
Lancôme and Alber Elbaz Beauty Collaboration
In what is set to be his first foray into the world of make up, Lancôme today announced that, the man behind French fashion brand Lanvin, Alber Elbaz is launching a collaborative collection with the beauty behemoth. Lancôme President Youcef S. … [Read more...]
Golden Globe Behind-The-Scenes Beauty
Industry insiders for last night's Golden Globes give a sneak peak of behind-the-scenes make up and hair styling via Instagram. Julianne Moore's hair stylist, Chris McMillan showcases his array of Living Proof products and hair … [Read more...]
Golden Globe Beauty Trend: Making Waves
Hair stylists across LA were wielding the curling tongs last night as the Hollywood A-list opted for the pure old-school glamour of a side-swept Veronica Lake wave. Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox and Isla Fisher were amongst a whole … [Read more...]
Golden Globe Hair Trend: Easy Glamour
For these celebrities, insouciant styling, effortless up-dos and laid back locks were the order of last night's BAFTA's. We love Amanda Seyfried's long loose locks and au naturale centre parting. Her hairstylist, Jenny Cho explained, “The … [Read more...]
Fashion at LA BAFTA Tea Party
What better way to celebrate the 2013 BAFTA nominations than with a suitably starry tea party held at The Four Seasons in Los Angeles. Both Hollywood supers and rising stars alike were perfectly turned out. There was a strong monochromatic … [Read more...]
Duchess’ First Official Portrait Unveiled
The very first official portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge was unveiled today at the National Portrait Gallery, and whilst Kate, looked her usual sparkly best in a past-season flowing burgundy Whistles dress, comments across social media sites … [Read more...]
Interview: Marc Jacobs
Ever his jovial self, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, for the second time this week, answered questions at 92Y in New York. Here's the low down from WWD, 'I have no regrets about anything - nope', said the designer, touching upon personal and … [Read more...]
David Beckham In His Pants. Your Welcome
A semi-naked David Beckham. What better, and more gratuitous, start to the weekend could you possibly ask for? But first things first. The latest images of David Beckham wearing little other than snugly fitting pants and a handsome grin, come … [Read more...]
Delevingne’s Taking Over The Fashion World
Slowly but surely the Delevingnes are taking over the world. Ok, maybe not the whole world. But most definitely the fashion world. If its not Cara rocking the Victoria's Secret runway or heading up the spring summer DKNY and Burberry campaigns, it's … [Read more...]
It’s Show Time
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at Topman Design at the London Collections: Men with Handpicked Media. If not for the fashion, then for the face time with Ronnie Wood, Henry Holland and oh, David Gandy. Swoon. … [Read more...]