by Ellanjé Ferguson The H&M Conscious Collection aims to create and promote sustainability in clothing. This H&M line only includes pieces made out of sustainable materials, so it's a safe bet for all those eco girls out there. The … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: THE POWER YOGA COMPANY FOUNDERS
by Annie Vischer Annie Vischer talks to The Power Yoga Company founders Amelie and Marie-Laure about bringing London its first power yoga studio, and the health benefits of the practice as a whole. Before you even thought about The Power … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE RETREAT CAFE, SOHO
by Annie Vischer Soho is fast becoming a health food hub, and one of our favourite spots is the Retreat Cafe. It's tacked on to the Triyoga location in Kingly Court, and is a haven of natural, vegan wholefoods. Go for a full breakfast, a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: LANCOME TEINT MIRACLE
by Annie Vischer I was never a fan of foundation. I love summer because I can get away with either no base, or a slapdash sweep of a very light BB or CC cream. The heaviest I used to go was a thicker tinted moisturiser. Gradually though I'd … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: ALOHA
From the writer and director of Jerry Maguire, Cameron Crowe, comes the tale of a down-on-his-luck military contractor (Bradley Cooper) who is given the opportunity to return to the site of his greatest career triumphs in Hawaii. Along the way he … [Read more...]
SPOTLIGHT ON ADAM DRIVER
by Ellanjé Ferguson Adam Driver is mostly known for his role on the HBO hit, Girls as Adam Seckler but Driver is starting to drift away from the small screen and branch into the world of film. Most recently, the former Juilliard student and … [Read more...]
TOP FIVE NEWCOMER MODELS TO WATCH
by Ellanjé Ferguson Now that we've had some time to digest all that Fashion Month had to offer and dished about our favourite pieces from the biggest shows - we've also rounded up a list of some of the stunning new faces we saw. We want to keep a … [Read more...]
CHARLOTTE TILBURY x NORMAN PARKINSON
By Krista Madden Instagram is big. We know that. But now it's responsible for an incredible collaboration that nobody thought could happen, even though I think when Charlotte Tilbury channels something she has the power and charm to manifest most … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: BREAKFAST BOWL RECIPES
by Annie Vischer We love a breakfast shake, we love a breakfast chia pot, we love a breakfast yoghurt bow, and we love those new fangled things in between. The breakfast bowl. It's THE new breakfast trend that's currently making it big on … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN HOT COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer The word most used to describe Kate Upton? Hot. So it stands to reason that's the name of their latest collection. Everything about it screams hazy summer evenings, and now that spring is well and truly in the air, we're happy … [Read more...]
LOUIS VUITTON AW15 SHOW AT THE FOUNDATION
by Ellanjé Ferguson As expected, the Louis Vuitton Fall '15 RTW fashion show was nothing less than brilliant. Of course the pieces, shoes and handbags were noteworthy. But the location of the show is getting just as much chatter as the … [Read more...]
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR: SPORTSWEAR PRINTS
by Annie Vischer We're all fitness devotees here at BATD so excuse us whilst we indulge our sportswear obsession. Check out the amazing new prints out this season and the pieces we've got our eye on. Nike Legend 2.0 printed … [Read more...]
SOPHIE DAHL POSES FOR PRINCIPLES BY BEN DE LISI
by Ellanjé Ferguson Have you seen the latest Principles The Weekend Collection range? If not, we've got you covered. This 75 piece collection of spring and summer casual wear is an addition to the classic Principles range. The concept for this … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: RIDE
by Ellanjé Ferguson After finding out that her son has dropped out of school, an editor from New York, played by Helen Hunt follows her son, Brenton Thwaites to California. He decides to leave school to go surfing and find himself, however - … [Read more...]
THE BATD MOTHER’S DAY BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
by Annie Vischer When it comes to Mother's Day you can't go far wrong with a bunch of beautiful flowers and some equally beautiful beauty products. Here's our guide to getting the gift spot on this year... This March Glossybox have put … [Read more...]
11 THINGS TO TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS SPRING
by Krista Madden The sun is shining, we know it’s still freezing, but the blue sky has got us hoping for an early spring. With a new season, we feel the need to celebrate its arrival with a little treat to ourselves, you know you have the … [Read more...]
HAIR TRENDS: THE UNDERCUT
by Chrissy Iley People are so busy talking about Scarlett Johansson`s amazing post baby body at the Oscars, it is as if they are blind to her hideous haircut. Maybe most of the commentators were men. They were so mesmerised they were not even … [Read more...]
ZOOLANDER AND A CHANEL CAFE AT PFW AW15
They pretty much broke the internet with this stunt, and we loved it. The moment Ben Stiller's iconic Zoolander and nemesis Owen Wilson's Hansel took to the catwalk to close the show for Valentino AW15. The first squeals from the crowd came as … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE VOICES
Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton and Anna Kendrick team up for the quirkiest ‘thriller’ you could ever imagine. The handsome Reynolds plays a mentally ill factory worker who talks to his pet dog and cat. No really. While his dog is … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: NEW LAUNCH FLORAL SCENTS
It may still be a little chilly, but as far as we're concerned, February has been and gone and spring has practically sprung! So we're getting on board with the new season with a perfume re-jig. Here are some of the new launch floral fragrances … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE HIVE, PARSONS GREEN
by Annie Vischer I'm a Parsons Green girl and hopelessly devoted to The Hive. No, it's not a chain. It doesn't even have a website, imagine that! But it's an absolute gem. Situated on The Brown Cow side of Fulham Road it's an unpretentious … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: SAINT LAURENT
The new Saint Laurent movie by Bertrand Bonello premiered at Cannes last year, only 5 months after Yves Saint Laurent, another film about the notorious designer was released. It covers the designer's years after his split with Pierre Bergé, from … [Read more...]
BEAUTY LAUNCH: RADLEY LONDON EAU DE PARFUM
by Annie Vischer Radley have this week introduced their first ever signature eau de parfum, aptly named Radley London. We had the pleasure of sampling this new scent way back before Christmas, and it's a good'un! Radley and Azzi Glasser … [Read more...]
MAKEUP OBSESSIONS THAT SELL
by Chrissy Iley I have been known to scour the internet, tread from store to store when I have been obsessed with a certain shade of lipstick or eye colour. An incredible thing happens - when faced with 30 shades there is always a single … [Read more...]