By Chrissy Iley What is it about an airport that makes me feel I have to shop? First of all, I couldn’t go anywhere in Heathrow without buying shoes, they seem to always be on sale. And then I graduated to eyewear, how effortless it was to slip … [Read more...]
NEWEST HAIR STYLING TOOLS
By Krista Madden BaByliss 3Q Hair Dryer Babyliss is paving the way in hair technology with their new dryer that is just like a salon professional model. With the advanced brushless motor technology, the airflow is faster and more controlled. … [Read more...]
TRIUMPH & DISASTER SKINCARE
We were recently introduced to Triumph & Disaster set up by New Zealand cricketer, Dion Nash, with a very interesting story of how he started his brand. When Dion was just 13, his father gave him some advice in the form of a framed poem called … [Read more...]
WIN! THE PEOPLE VS ALEX CROSS BOOK
To celebrate the release of James Patterson’s new thriller The People vs Alex Cross available now, we’re giving three lucky winners the chance to win a hardback copy of the book! Alex Cross has never been on the wrong side of the law – until now. … [Read more...]
NEW D&G EYE & BROW LAUNCH
I really like Dolce & Gabbana beauty products packaging. It's gorgeous with the signature black and gold - who wouldn't want it on their dressing table, right? Their products always look super luxe and their new makeup collection for eyes and … [Read more...]
ALL SHADES COVERED
We were recently introduced to All Shades Covered here at Beauty and the Dirt. It's an online store whose goal is to revolutionise the way Afro-Caribbean women shop for their haircare needs. The founders of the brand, Tommy Williams and Sanmi … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT
If you’re a Spike Lee fan, get ready because the all-star director is back, but this time with a Netflix series. ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ is a series adaptation of Lee’s 1986 debut film, and the short teaser suggests it’s going to be epic. The … [Read more...]
DAFNI GO HAIR STRAIGHTENING BRUSH
By Vesi Maslenishka I've been using my DAFNI Go hair straightening brush for a while now and have come to love it. I must admit, at first, it was quite tricky getting it to work. I was brushing through my hair too quickly and didn't really see … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS INSPO AT THE COUNTRY LIVING CHRISTMAS FAIR
By Debbie Djordjevic One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to visit one of the Country Living Christmas Fairs being held around the UK. You can still catch the London fair at the Business Design Centre, Islington until … [Read more...]
ZELENS NEW PROBIOTIC FACIAL MIST
By Alex Edwards If you decided to save both space and money with some of the items we talked about in our multi-purpose beauty products article, we have another to add to the list. Out now from Zelens, the Z BALANCE Prebiotic & Probiotic … [Read more...]
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
You may have heard that Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan, Zoë Wanamaker and Pearl Mackie will be starring in the Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, but now they have announced the cast will also be joined by Peter Wright and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor. Directed … [Read more...]
YSL DAZZLING LIGHTS MAKEUP PALETTE
By Chrissy Iley I love this time of year. Sexy clothes and sexier make-up and the season of the multi-palette. And sometimes in awe when I see a woman get out a single shadow, I think, “How definitive, she has decided that is her shade, her … [Read more...]
FIFTY SHADES FREED TRAILER
The makers of Fifty Shades have released the latest official trailer for Fifty Shades Freed. We get a sneak peek of Anastasia and Christian on their honeymoon - let us tell you, it's just as hot and steamy as we thought. Watch the trailer … [Read more...]
DR.’S REMEDY
Chrissy Iley I love the idea of a Nail Doctor. So much nicer sounding than a podiatrist. A clinical mani pedi, bespoke and prescribed especially for thin, brittle peeling nails or discoloured brittle nails. All for people who wish to limit … [Read more...]
TEASER FIFTY SHADES FREED
Here we go again - the Fifty Shades saga continues with its third instalment, Fifty Shades Freed. The teaser is here which only means one thing - the trailer will soon be out *hears screaming girls (and boys)* The first official trailer is … [Read more...]
JLO & ALEX RODRIGUEZ VANITY FAIR COVER
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have been an item for some time now. This month though, the couple gives an intimate insight into their relationship in a Vanity Fair interview. They tell the story of how they met, except they first met 12 … [Read more...]
DISNEY ANNOUNCE LION KING LIVE-ACTION REMAKE
By Vesi Maslenishka The Lion King is one of my favourite animated films of all time. I haven't had the pleasure of ever seeing the musical, so now that Disney has announced they're releasing a live-action re-make, it'll be looking forward to … [Read more...]
ALL I SEE IS YOU TRAILER
Blake Lively, Jason Clarke, Yvonne Strahovski, Danny Huston, Ahna O’Reilly and Wes Chatham star in new film, All I See Is You. Gina (Blake Lively) is a beautiful young woman who’s still haunted by the accident that took her sight years … [Read more...]
COLOUR WOW DREAM COAT
By Chrissy Iley My hairdresser calls it Joseph. Colour Wow calls it Dream Coat and it’s a humidity proofer which means that when it rains or is damp your hair doesn’t frizz up or go static. And there’s a reason why it’s sold out all over the … [Read more...]
ERDEM X H&M
By Vesi Maslenishka ERDEM X H&M has to be my favourite collaboration yet. This is H&M's 17th Collaboration following Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo and Stella McCartney, to name a few. There's just something very unique about this … [Read more...]
MILLIE BOBBY BROWN VARIETY COVER
She's only 13 but Millie Bobby Brown has already made a name for herself with her role as Eleven in Stranger Things. In a recent interview with Variety magazine, the young actress from Bournemouth revealed she has had no training as an actor and … [Read more...]
EDINBURGH’S HOGMANAY ANNOUNCES LINEUP
Held in Edinburgh, the annual Hogmanay celebration (the Scottish celebration of the New Year) started as an informal street party. But since 1993, when over 300,000 people attended, it became more of an official event. This year, the lineup has … [Read more...]
CEZANNE PORTRAITS AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
By Debbie Djordjevic Paul Cezanne, subject of a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London is often referred to as the father of modern art. His analytical approach to colour, shape and form influenced so many that came after him … [Read more...]
NEW MYKITCO MAKEUP BRUSHES
By Vesi Maslenishka I've wanted to update my makeup brushes for a while now but haven't seen a set I like. Most good brushes are sold separately and I like to get a full set. It feels more professional and you really are saving yourself money … [Read more...]