Kyla La Grange broke onto the music scene in 2012 with Ashes, her first ever album after moving to London to pursue music.. It was a strummy, anthemic selection of folk-pop with a dark side, showcasing the singer's breathy vocals and songwriting … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: GARNIER SKIN PERFECTOR BB CREAM
By Emily Mongan I have a love/hate relationship with foundation. It's my go-to to cover up whatever skin imperfections I'm dealing with that day, whether it be redness, dark eye circles or a dreaded acne breakout. But during the summer months, … [Read more...]
NEW VIDEO: SAM SMITH’S ‘I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE’
Sam Smith is causing a storm this year (catch our write up of his recent Somerset House gig here), and his latest offering seems to have hit the right notes once more. His video for 'I'm Not The Only One' stars The Mindy Project's Chris Messina and … [Read more...]
LUXE BEAUTY TOPIARY WITH PRIVET WAXING
by Chrissy Iley I have recently been enchanted with a salon in Notting Hill Gate called Privet - it offers top to toe body topiary. And much more. Inside the salon there are several gorgeously arranged garden sheds which are the … [Read more...]
SNOOPY GETS A DESIGNER MAKEOVER
Charlie Brown's best friend is going glam - again. Snoopy, along with his sister Belle, is getting a designer makeover for the second "Snoopy in Fashion" project, originally created in 1984. The original project included Snoopy and Belle dolls … [Read more...]
CATCH THE STYLISH SCANDAL ON SKY LIVING
By Emily Mongan Scandal, one of America's most scintillating and stylish television dramas, is making its hotly anticipated return to the U.K. tonight on Sky Living. The first two seasons of the show, which aired originally in the U.K. on … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK: GOOSEBUMPS
by Sarah Waldrop Flashback to the 90s when boy bands dominated the charts, Friends began and the easiest technology fix was blowing into game cartridges. Growing up a 90s kid, the spookiest book series on the block was Goosebumps. The series … [Read more...]
THE GYM I CALL HOME: 37 DEGREES OLYMPIA
by Annie Vischer When it comes to gyms, I feel like some sort of travel journalist. I've been to the quirky, the luxurious, the minimalist, the downright odd. And I've cultured myself in the variety that's out there. There are some that I … [Read more...]
WHEN SAM SMITH HIT SOMERSET HOUSE
by Annie Vischer We were lucky enough to be invited along to the Somerset House Summer Series 2014, where the best and most vibrant music acts of the moment kick off the summer is serious musical style. Our concert of choice was Sam Smith, for … [Read more...]
SMOOTHER AND PLUMPER LIPS WITH JANE IREDALE
by Chrissy Iley I had been looking with lust at a friend`s lip colour for some time. The colour was called Los Angeles and it was just the most perfect kissed pink with a golden sheen. Then I found out it was so much more! It is called … [Read more...]
WIN! SIGNED DOODLE BOMB LACOSTE LIVE EDITIONS
We love a good fashion, beauty collaboration, and the latest one to earn our approval is the new male Lacoste fragrance, Lacoste Live, that has undergone a quirky little collaboration with of-the-moment illustrator, and professional doodler Hattie … [Read more...]
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FEST: A PREVIEW
The Toronto International Film Festival, one of the movie industry's biggest and most prestigious festivals, kicks off in just a little over a month. We've got the scoop on everything you need to know about the glitz and glam packed ten-day … [Read more...]
DIOR LINKS WITH THE PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION
by Annie Vischer It's clear that the Grace Kelly legacy needs very little in the way of catalysts to keep it flourishing. Her beauty is immortalised in countless fashion shoots, paparazzi shots and royal portraits. Her talents are replayed … [Read more...]
MANUKA HONEY HEALTH BENEFITS
by Sarah Waldrop Manuka honey is proving to be no ordinary treat. The native New Zealand honey holds many healing remedies that will have you experimenting, mixing and cooking with manuka honey rich potions. You can take a spoonful to soothe … [Read more...]
THE LATEST IN CAR FRAGRANCE WITH MERCEDES
There's nothing quite like that new car smell, but after a while the luxurious scent of leather and upholstery gives way to the smell of spilled coffee, gym gear or whatever else it is you pack into your car. Try as you might with vent plug-ins and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOSS MA VIE POUR FEMME EDP
The third and final fragrance in the Boss line of scents for women has launched, and we're just a little bit obsessed with it. Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme EDP 50ml (£49.00) follows up Boss Jour and Boss Nuit, this time focusing on the more laid back, … [Read more...]
WONDER WOMAN GAL GADOT
by Sarah Waldrop The costumes and characters lined up this weekend by the thousands at San Diego Comic-Con to learn secrets and see previews of their favourite movies and TV shows. Stars made their way to the panel to reveal the latest news … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES
For all those Lord of the Rings super fans out there, today is rather a special day. It sees the release of the first teaser trailer of The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies. Watch it below. The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies will hit UK cinemas … [Read more...]
FIRST LOOK: CARA DELEVINGNE FOR TOPSHOP
Cara Delevingne has yet another achievement to add to her ever-growing resume. The 21-year-old model, who was announced in June as the face of Topshop's Autumn/Winter 2014 collection, is now appearing in a stunning ad campaign for the store. The new … [Read more...]
ANOTHER ROSIE HUNTINGTON WHITELEY ACTION MOVIE
It may be rather a while since we've seen Rosie Huntington Whiteley hit the big screen. Her first starring role came as the injection of glamour that replaced Megan Fox in Transformers, but since then the movie business has taken a back seat as a … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1
Hold on to your hats, Hunger Games fans. Our first look at Mockingjay Part 1 is officially here! Last month we were treated to this eerie public service announcement-type teaser featuring President Snow and a very stoic looking Peeta, but today's … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS MEDICOSMETICS EYE CARE
by Chrissy Iley Finding a good eye cream is very challenging, which is why I have so many half used pots and potions. I think they are nice and then they become tired, just like the eyes themselves. Is it just me or does an eye cream work when … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: OXYGENETIX OXYGENATING FOUNDATION
by Chrissy Iley I noticed my face was getting clammy. The brighter the sun, the sweatier the face. Blobs of foundation would separate and curl among sweaty patches on my cheek, nose, and forehead. I was powdering myself up so hard I looked … [Read more...]
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: A FASHION ICON
The Council of Fashion Designers of America recently announced that after a unanimous vote, CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg will retrain her position through 2016, marking her 10th year at the helm of the council. To celebrate the fashion icon's … [Read more...]