Claire Simmons (Jennifer Aniston) is in pain. Her physical pain is evident in the scars that line her body and the way she carries herself, wincing with each tentative step. She’s no good at hiding her emotional pain either. Blunt to the point of … [Read more...]
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR: HIGH NECK KNITS
by Annie Vischer We've taken inspiration from the London Collections: Men this week with our On Wednesdays We Wear feature. Catwalks were full of chunky knits, and we loved the high necks that Pringle of Scotland sent their boys down the … [Read more...]
SOUTH AFRICA: APARTHEID MUSEUM + SOWETO STORIES
by Chrissy Iley I am not really a museum lover. I find them a little dry. I am not even a gallery goer. I think because we are all so used to being in a multimedia age they seem a little flat. The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg though was … [Read more...]
OSCARS 2015: AND THE NOMINATIONS ARE…
The Brit boys have done it again! Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne are both up for Best Actor, whilst The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Theory of Everything and The Imitation Game are all up for Best Picture. Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike are … [Read more...]
MEGHAN TRAINOR FOR CLINIQUE
by Annie Vischer Pop girl of the moment Meghan Trainor has teamed up with Clinique to design a limited edition makeup bag that will be available at Clinique.co.uk as of the 9th February, with purchases of over £20, well worth a spree we'd … [Read more...]
WIN! WILD MOVIE MERCHANDISE PACKS
To celebrate this week’s cinematic release of biopic drama Wild, we have a fantastic competition in store that could win three lucky winners an array of backpacking goodies. * * Starring Academy Award® winner Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line, … [Read more...]
3 FREE HEALTH + FITNESS MASTERCLASSES
by Annie Vischer London's outdone itself this month with a whole host of free health and fitness masterclasses on offer. Take a look at what's going on and make the most of it, what have you got to lose? Nike Training Club's London Take … [Read more...]
#GOODINTENTIONS: THE FOAM ROLLER
by Annie Vischer Read this, try it out, and you'll thank us. Foam rolling used to be the secret of athletes, trainers and physios, but now the technique is out of the bag. The procedure's fiddly name is self-myofascial release. You can crack … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: WILD
Wild is the story of one woman's 1,100 mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Adapted by Nick Hornby from the memoir of Cheryl Strayed, and directed by Jean-Marc Vallee, Wild stars Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl, and … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE GOLDEN GLOBES BEAUTY LOOKS
by Annie Vischer Julia Louis-Dreyfus got snap happy when it came to her beauty preparations. Karen Kawahara was her makeup artist of choice, and Elizabeth Arden the brand. Check out this beauty stash...! And we do love a lady who's not … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: INHERENT VICE
Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Owen Wilson, Jena Malone, Michael K. Williams, Katherine Waterston, Martin Short and Maya Rudolph...and breathe! That's one stellar cast right? All are set to star in Paul Thomas … [Read more...]
FASHION: LC:M AW15 THE HIGHLIGHTS
by Annie Vischer The London Collections: Men have been getting underway this weekend, and we've had a sneaky peek at some of the trends. Some we like, some we love, and some...well, not so much. Now Pringle of Scotland...haven't you done … [Read more...]
JOHN GALLIANO FOR MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
by Annie Vischer The Buckingham Palace area is always subject to a lot of hype. Mostly of the royal variety. But this week a building near the palace played host to fashion aristocracy John Galliano and his first collection for Maison Martin … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: MORTDECAI
Johnny Depp dons a perfectly manicured moustache for his role as the title character in Mortdecai, the comic crime caper based on a series of novels by Kyril Bonfiglioli. In the trailer, we get a look at Depp’s debonair art dealer as he sets off on a … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: SOUTH AFRICA’S BABYLONSTOREN
by Chrissy Iley You can`t go to South Africa without visiting a winery. Nor should you think of forgetting to visit what is probably the most beautiful farm in the world. Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms with sumptuous … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: WELEDA AKNEDORON LOTION
by Annie Vischer Weleda is very much an eco-friendly brand, so this gets a thumbs up from us right from the start. Weleda Aknederon Purifying Lotion (£10.00) is one of Weleda's real hero products. It uses the balancing properties of sage, … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: FLAT IRON STEAK
Flat Iron Steak was originally a pop-up steak restaurant that...well...popped up just above Shoreditch's Owl & Pussycat pub, and now they've bagged a full-time spot on Beak St in London's Soho. Everything about it is fuss-free. It's a one item … [Read more...]
GOLDEN GLOBES 2015 INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
When it comes to awards season, Instagram is where the A-listers play, and the Golden Globes 2015 was no exception. Check out the highlights... … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: EYE CREAMS
Creams are not miracle workers, you need to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water and have a healthy diet. That said if dark circles is your main concern the formula of Dr. Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Dark Circle Minimizer (£32.00) is the best for … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: TWO NIGHT STAND
When a one night stand is forced to overrun, could being stuck in with a random hook-up turn into real love? Find out the new dizzily witty and wonderfully romantic comedy TWO NIGHT STAND, coming to screens this Valentine’s Day! A … [Read more...]
BAFTA 2015 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED
by Annie Vischer Awards season is almost upon us, and the flurry has already kicked off in London with the announcement of the BAFTA nominations. Not that we don't love our friends stateside, but we're pleased to see a strong Brit pack showing … [Read more...]
MILEY CYRUS FOR MAC VIVA GLAM
by Annie Vischer MAC's Viva Glam is back with a brand new Lipglass (£14.50) and Lipstick (£15.50) colour in the name of Miley Cyrus. The Hot Pink shade is wearable, but makes a statement. We love it. The lipglass matches it with an added … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: SON OF A GUN
Ewan McGregor's back in the latest film by Australian director Julius Avery. Set down under, Son of a Gun also stars Brendon Thwaites as a young guy sent to jail for 6 months, who finds himself under the protection of a violent criminal (McGregor). … [Read more...]
THEATRE: WICKED THE MUSICAL
by Annie Vischer Anyone who's anyone knows about Wicked. Playing at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, it's still one of the biggest must-sees on the West End. The musical has so far won over 100 international awards, including the Olivier … [Read more...]