By Julia Fisher Aries Mar 21st-Apr 20th Aries, you have a peaceful Christmas indicated, one of relaxation, festive rest and family warmth. You have earnt a rest and done so much for your family so, take time to kick back to be valued, loved … [Read more...]
VICTORIA’S SECRET Show Airing Tonight
By Hannah Powling If you're eagerly awaiting to catch the biggest lingerie fashion show of the year on TV... the wait is almost over. The annual runway extravaganza..aka the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2015 took place in New York last … [Read more...]
OUR CHRISTMAS 2015 EYESHADOW ROUNDUP
By Hannah Powling We've been keeping our eyes and ears open for the best eyeshadows that are available at the moment to get your hands on for this Christmas - and we have done the hard work; tried copious amounts of shadows on our eyes and … [Read more...]
How Apatow & Schumer Discovered Trainwreck
By Hannah Powling Watch exclusive clip below of Director Judd Apatow and Amy Schumer talking about how the story of Trainwreck came about. Have you seen it yet? From the man who bought us Bridesmaids and Superbad and written by Amy Schumer … [Read more...]
Nicoccino For The Long Haul
New Swedish brand Nicoccino, a nicotine infused film which by sliding under you lip provides an instant sustained rush of nicotine in second. So this is super discreet if you are in a situation where you can't or don't want to smoke, Nicoccino can be … [Read more...]
ACQUA DI PARMA Limited-Edition Fragrance
By Hannah Powling Acqua di Parma have announced that they are launching a limited-edition Rosa Nobile Special Edition Fragrance and Rosa Nobile Shower Gel, available at Harrods from 18th January 2016. Forget post-Christmas blues; there's … [Read more...]
WIN! THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. ON DVD
WIN THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. ON DVD! To celebrate 2015’s most stylish and action-packed spy film THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E., we have 3 DVD's to be won! Starring Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Jared Harris and … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: Jane Got A Gun
Natalie Portman is out to kill in new Western drama - Jane Got A Gun. Jane Got A Gun is the story of Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), a young mother living in a secluded ranch on the vast New Mexico prairie. Her family’s life is threatened by … [Read more...]
VITA COCO Facial Workout at FaceGym
By Hannah Powling Let's be honest, we're constantly finding new and amazing uses for coconut oil, the list is practically endless. From cooking with it, to smothering out skin in it, to removing makeup with it - basically it's a pretty … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT: The Konjac Sponge Co.
By Hannah Powling I came across Konjac Sponge Co at an Alexandra Palace convention displaying their cute puffs, and I was instantly intrigued by them. Once I got a feel for one and felt how incredibly soft and smooth these were; I was even … [Read more...]
IN CINEMAS: Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein - 'Meet Your Makers' 20th Century Fox has debuted their UK version Victor Frankenstein trailer upon us; which contains some new unseen footage too for added bonus. James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe come together for a … [Read more...]
VERY MERRY FITNESS!
By Krista Madden I am addicted to buying sportswear, justifying my obsession in my own head because I do workout 3/4 times a week. I never knew Very had so many of my favourite fitness labels, I was on the site for ages, as you can see. Not only … [Read more...]
ELLE UK Cover Star Lupita Nyong’o
By Hannah Powling The camera loves her, that's clear. Lupita Nyong'o opens up a side to her in Elle UK's interview for their January 2016 issue that we feel like we know the actress a little more. She discusses Star Wars (naturally), about … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT: Urban Veda Tumeric Daily Wash
By Hannah Powling Urban Veda is a botanical skincare brand that bases their principles on something called 'Ayurveda', in other words - the therapeutic properties of plants. Their skincare uses nature at its best; and their naturally-formulated … [Read more...]
MAKE YOUR OWN BATH SALTS
By Hannah Powling The best thing after a long day, hands-down, is a long hot bath. Add a cuppa to the scenario for extra points and you just cant beat it. And what a better way to soothe tired muscles and ease off the day's tension than to soak in … [Read more...]
JIM BROADBENT is Ebenezer Scrooge
Lincolnshire's own Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent is starring in the biggest festive West End show over Christmas and the new year - A Christmas Carol. Broadbent will be Ebenezer himself; in a new comic re-telling of A Christmas Carol, … [Read more...]
BIRCHBOX Brings Christmas to Selfridges
By Hannah Powling Beauty subscriptioners! Birchbox are bringing a little bit of Christmas to Selfridges with their very own special pop-up. Gone are the days of receiving gifts that don't quite hit the spot - you get to build your own box at this … [Read more...]
BROWHAUS BROW RESURRECTION
By Hannah Powling I've had small eyebrows forever, and by small I mean quite fair and straight-ish. I was cursed with fine hair genes and once the 90's and oo's when thin was in, left me with even finer eyebrows, barely anything really. I was … [Read more...]
CLINIQUE Kiss It Better
By Hannah Powling Clinique have once again partnered up for a good cause with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity for the Kiss It Better appeal to raise money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood … [Read more...]
WINTER SKINCARE ESSENTIAL: ULTRASUN
We should all know by now that sun protection isn't just for summer holidays - it is just as important to keep yourself prevented from the harmful UV rays all year round too. It's really good to know why this is important, and be aware of the facts … [Read more...]
THE BEST BEAUTY CRACKERS 2015
By Hannah Powling As the weeks are flying past we're thinking a whole lot more about our Christmas lists and what we want to get everyone now... It's just over 4 weeks away so we're allowed to get a whole lot more excited now. We've already … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Face Highlighters
By Hannah Powling I am known as the highlighter fanatic at here at Beauty and the Dirt, I'm like a magpie - when I see those iridescent shiny pearly products, I get way too excited. So naturally when we got our hands on these gorgeous Limited … [Read more...]
PIRELLI CALENDAR 2016
By Hannah Powling The Pirelli Calendar is known for its glamorous nude portraits, enlisting fashion photographers and top models to produce the exclusive sexy calendar. Yesterday in London, photographer Annie Leibovitz and Pirelli unveiled their … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT: Slogan Makeup Bags
By Hannah Powling Give the ultimate beauty gift this Christmas with a humorous Slogan Makeup Bag. Perfect for anyone that adores all things makeup, and doesn't mind a bit of a laugh too. What's not to love? We love that we can just let our … [Read more...]