After big classics like Les Miserables and The King's Speech, director Tom Hooper has his latest creation; The Danish Girl. The timing for this film is obvious, or better yet perfect; with the transgender experience being very much out … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Bouillabaisse, Mayfair
By Krista Madden Think I've just found my new favourite chef, Jordan Sclare, he cooks and oversees Chotto Matte and Bouillabaisse and has a really fun YouTube channel, see him in the kitchen here. Previously with Nobu London and Restaurant Gordon … [Read more...]
AMY SCHUMER Live At The Apollo DVD
By Hannah Powling Trainwreck star and comedian Amy Schumer is known for her unapologetic and honest sense of humour and is the brains behind her hilarious TV series Inside Amy Schumer. She is a favourite here at the Beauty and the Dirt … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: The Huntsman Winter’s War
The Huntsman: Winter’s War is the sequel to the Kristen Stewart-starring Snow White and The Huntsmen, and the trailer has just been released for legendary saga. So we have it here specially for you to feast your eyes on. The magical world of … [Read more...]
COMING SOON: New Ghostbusters Movie
The new Ghostbusters movie couldn't come soon enough. The cast has been rebooted for an all-female one; with a line up of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Oh, and Chris Hemsworth plays their receptionist … [Read more...]
KIRSTEN DUNST The Edit Magazine Star
Kirsten Dunst is The Edit's cover star named as the 'reluctant celebrity' - and opens up about why she prefers not to be in the limelight. In her interview with the magazine; Kirsten elaborated on her stardom and her next steps might even involve … [Read more...]
CATE BLANCHETT for W Magazine
By Hannah Powling Cate Blanchett was totally transformed for the latest issue of W Magazine in a rather bizarre shoot by Tim Walker. In this case; bizarre is good... very good. The Oscar-wining actress fronts the magazine for their Dec/Jan … [Read more...]
TRAILER: Sunset Song
Sunset Song is the story of the daughter of a Scottish farmer coming of age in the early 1900's. The new film stars Bolton supermodel Agyness Deyn and was shortlisted for the BFI London Film Festival competition and will have it's cinematic … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT: URBAN DECAY x GWEN STEFANI
By Hannah Powling A while back we expressed our excitement at the prospect of Gwen Stefani collaborating with Urban Decay to create her very own eyeshadow palette. It was very clear that the singer was going to have as much input into the … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE SCENES: The Dressmaker
Kate Winslet is back for another period drama, and looking absolutely divine, in The Dressmaker. Based on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Ham and set in the 1950's outback Australia; The Dressmaker is the story of Tilly Dunnage (Winslet) who … [Read more...]
This Old Thing London Comes To Topshop
Ladies - you know the ever-so-modest saying; "Oh, THIS old thing?" - well you might find yourself mentioning it a whole lot more as This Old Thing London comes to Topshop. This Old Thing London brings together the very best of designer vintage … [Read more...]
COCO LOCO Range by Lee Stafford
By Chrissy Iley Coconut oil has a huge buzz about it. For so many things .. It is healthy to stir fry with coconut oil, better for cholesterol, more easily absorbed. It has always been good for skin and hair too. Lee Stafford has … [Read more...]
CLARIDGE’S BURBERRY CHRISTMAS TREE
By Hannah Powling A couple of weeks ago we revealed that Claridge's Christmas Tree was being designed this year by Burberry's Chistopher Bailey. The landmark year marked the first time the Hotel would host a British tree, exploring the concept of … [Read more...]
MICHELLE DOCKERY INTERVIEW
By Hannah Powling It’s the end of an era. The curtain closes on award-winning drama Downton Abbey as the last episode from Series 6 aired last weekend. The sixth and final season had some exciting moments, we got to see what … [Read more...]
WIN DOWNTON ABBEY BOX SET 1-6
WIN DOWNTON ABBEY SERIES 1-6 DVD BOX SET It’s the end of an era as the curtain closes on Carnival Films’ Emmy and Golden Globe award winning drama when DOWNTON ABBEY SERIES 6 and the complete box set collection DOWNTON ABBEY SERIES 1-6 comes to … [Read more...]
PUKKA HERB’S FOR WINTER WELLNESS
by Krista Madden Those lovely Pukka people are helping us boost our immune systems and fight those winter bugs and germs that seem to just hop from one of us to the other in a second at this time of year. This has been me for the past 2 weeks, I am … [Read more...]
GLOSSYBOX x NARS Limited Edition Box
By Hannah Powling Glossybox have teamed up with the brilliantly seductive brand we all know as NARS. Yep, you heard right. Glossybox have curated an iconic collection of five must-have mini Narcissist products for their November … [Read more...]
REVIEW: BOL Food Pots
By Hannah Powling It came into our radar that BOL were releasing a new range of protein-rich foodie pots. We had the opportunity to try out this new range and let's be honest, we weren't going to turn down a tasty treat.. We were pleasantly … [Read more...]
NEW POSTER & TRAILER: The Big Short
They saw what no one else could.. The Big Short is a drama based on the 2010 book of the same name by Michael Lewis. It tells the story about the financial crisis of 2007–2010 by the build-up of the housing and credit bubble through some of … [Read more...]
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD To Educate Budding Students
By Hannah Powling Dame Vivienne Westwood is planning to set alight the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015 by visiting students from her old Derbyshire school and speaking to fashion and business students. Westwood, who is a former teacher … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
It's been 13 years - and the Portokalos family are back with the next generation; for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. The first trailer has been released for the sequel to Nia Vardalos' 2002 breakout rom-com; and Ian (John Corbett) and Toula … [Read more...]
The German Gymnasium Opens TODAY
By Hannah Powling Originally built in 1864 - the historic German Gynmasium is getting a little revamp; and opening up again to us in it's former glory. Opening their doors to the public today (Thursday 12th November) in vibrant Kings Cross; the … [Read more...]
BELLA FREUD x Save The Children
By Hannah Powling Bella Freud and her quirky designs have gotten themselves raising money for charity, as the Fashion Designer has paired up with Save The Children and Kate Moss to model the lovely Christmas long sleeved t-shirt. The jumper … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT: THR Beauty Issue
We've spotted that The Hollywood Reporter has released their special The Power of Beauty issue this month - and we so love a beauty issue! This will be the fourth year that The Hollywood Reporter has put together their annual beauty edition, … [Read more...]