by Annie Vischer Though she's now a San Fran resident, Valerie Orsoni was born and raised in Corsica. As a young adult she found she was overweight, hardly surprising when you consider that her father was a brilliant chef. Deciding to do … [Read more...]
TOM FORD: LIPS AND BOYS
by Annie Vischer We love Tom Ford's Lips & Boys collection. If your not in the know, the man himself has released a collection of 50 lip colours, each named after a gent that inspired him. We're talking actors, designers, editors. Didier … [Read more...]
THE STANDARD HOTEL HOLLYWOOD BLVD
by Jaci Stephen Now, here’s a coincidence. Having treated myself to an Upper Class return flight from New York to Los Angeles on Virgin America (from my ever-expanding bank of Virgin Air Miles), I sat next to a man who was complaining about … [Read more...]
TRAVEL: CHIC SHOPPING IN CAPE TOWN
by Chrissy Iley I had an uproarious chic shopping experience in Cape Town. Our guide, the wonderful Rushdi Harper took us to the most amazing market on Green Market Square. Within this market were a mixture of traditional tourist fair, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS INTRAVITAL PLUS
by Chrissy Iley I think we all know by now that it is not all about what you put on your skin or how you look after it, beauty comes from within. Healthy diet equals healthy skin. None of us are perfect and the simple fact is in winter we are … [Read more...]
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR: GYM LEGGINGS
Try as we might we can't tempt ourselves away from the shopping scene right now, and we've caught the gym-gear bug big time. Gone are the days of black jersey yoga pants and baggy tees, it's all about sleek body contouring and graphics. Here are our … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: WHIPLASH
Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MURAD INSTANT RADIANCE EYE CREAM
by Chrissy Iley I have been a long time fan of Dr Murad. I have been to his institute in California and a friend of mine has been involved in his extensive skin trials. I know they do things properly. When the Dr Murad Instant Radiance Eye … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: CHIA CHAI BREAKFAST BOWL
by Annie Vischer Let's give you the lowdown on chia seeds. They're tiny but mighty - loaded with antioxidants, most of the carbs in them are fibre, they're high in protein and can give you as much of an exercise boost as some energy drinks. … [Read more...]
#GOODINTENTIONS: FITNESS APPS FOR 2015
by Annie Vischer It's 2015, it's January, and it's THE prime time for #GoodIntentions! What better to get us into angelic routines than a brand new set of fitness apps? Gisele's just downloaded one of these. Keen to follow suit? Get … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: KEU
by Annie Vischer Kêu is the latest Vietnamese food joint to take its place in Soho. You'll find it at 9 Poland Street, and it's a sister site to the much beloved Cay Tre and Viet Grill chain. Kêu takes on more of a casual, pop in, pop out … [Read more...]
KEIRA AND BENEDICT HIT THE W COVER
by Annie Vischer The Imitation Game proved a sure fire hit in cinemas after its release last year, and come awards season it seems likely that those involved will see their work rewarded. Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones may have stolen the … [Read more...]
MARILYN MONROE FOR MAX FACTOR
by Annie Vischer We're always hearing about new beauty ambassadors and faces of cosmetic ranges, but Max Factor have gone and stunned many with their latest leading lady. They have signed Marilyn Monroe as their 'global glamour ambassador'. … [Read more...]
ALEXA CHUNG FOR AG SS15
by Annie Vischer The first designer, celeb collab to kick of 2015? Well that would be Alexa Chung for AG Jeans. The model, DJ and presenter has turned her hand to designing a capsule collection for the brand, made up of 20 pieces, for … [Read more...]
SPORTY AUDI A3 E-TRON PROMISES 188MPG
by Liz Turner The tide of cars using electric power is finally turning from a drip to a steady flow. The e-tron (nothing to do with Jeff Bridges) is Audi’s first. It’s a plug-in hybrid with a small petrol engine and a battery working in … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE ORGANIC PHARMACY
by Chrissy Iley I first came across The Organic Pharmacy as a place where you could just buy a very nice cleanser when I tried their homeopathic jet lag pills. I find jet lag excruciating, especially coming west to east. I have tried all … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: AMERICAN SNIPER
Bradley Cooper stars this year as Chris Kyle, the Navy SEAL sniper who served for a decade, performing multiple tours in Iraq and racked up a staggering 160 kills during his time overseas. Bradley signed to the role in 2012 and packed on a huge … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL DIARIES: THE MODEL METHOD
by Annie Vischer There's a new kid on the fitness block and it's called The Model Method. Dying to hear more? It's a programmed devised by established trainer Hollie Grant, founder of Pilates PT, that combines the toning and elegant … [Read more...]
LA FASHION: ELAINE KIM STUDIOS
by Chrissy Iley There have been very few times in my life when I went into a shop and wanted to buy everything in it. First it happened when I was a teenager and found my first vintage clothes store. Everything had an edge; everything was … [Read more...]
LINE UP! IT’S OUR EYE PEN MUST-HAVE LIST
by Annie Vischer If you're anything like us you'll be smudging your way through winter. Eye liner wise. No precise flicks, no smooth lines, a quick application and a whole lot of smudging. It's easy, it's fuss-free, but we feel like we're in a … [Read more...]
SOPHIA WEBSTER AW14: THE RETURN OF THE FRENCH MANI
by Annie Vischer If you thought that the French manicure had gone out of style along with perms and butterfly-clipped corn rows then you were wrong. Cast your mind back to the Sophia Webster AW14 show, it brought the nail look back with Barbie … [Read more...]
NEW TEASER: HOUSE OF CARDS SEASON 3
Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright star in the popular Netflix series. For fans of the acclaimed political drama, we have some exciting news. Not only has there been an announcement of a February 27 premiere date, but we've also been given a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE DETOX KITCHEN
by Chrissy Iley I have wanted to try The Detox Kitchen for a while. I love the idea of beautiful healthy food delivered to you in the morning in packets that are portable and can go with you anywhere. Of course it is always a good idea to eat … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: DR GAYE SUPER-SHAKE
by Annie Vischer There's a new brand on the health food scene, and we approve. Introducing Dr Gaye Super-Shake. And who is this mysterious Dr Gaye? She's actually called Dr Morgaine Gaye and is a Food Futuroligist. That means she looks at … [Read more...]