by Liz Turner There are a lot of things I don’t miss about being a kid: school dinners, going to bed in daylight, that evil boy three doors down etc. But there are many more that I do, and one of them is riding my scooter. Adults can cycle, … [Read more...]
L’OREAL’S NEW MAKEUP GENUIS APP
by Emily Mongan If you've ever felt the pain of purchasing a new cosmetic product or shade of make-up only to find it doesn't mesh well with your skin tone or style, L'Oreal has a high-tech solution. Using special effects-grade technology and … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: A MOST WANTED MAN
A Most Wanted Man is a movie based on a novel written by John le Carré. He also wrote box office hit Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy so we can expect a good story from this film. It follows a secret anti-terrorism team seeking to develop sources … [Read more...]
KRISTEN WIIG RECLINES IN GREY GARDENS
Kristen Wiig is featured in the August issue of Elle U.S., and the location of her photo shoot is just as unique as the star herself. Wiig's photo spread was shot at Grey Gardens, the legendary estate in East Hampton, New York that was home to … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: GOLDEN BODY BEAUTY BUYS
by Annie Vischer Summer, whether your one of the ones that likes it or not, equals more skin on show. Scary. But luckily for us beauty nuts, there are a whole load of products out there that make the process more bearable. And we've spotted a … [Read more...]
WIN! A DANCE CLASS TO CELEBRATE STEP UP 5: ALL IN
To celebrate the release of Step Up 5: All In, which is out in cinemas on 1st August, Beauty and the Dirt is giving one lucky winner the chance to win an introductory dance lesson (offered in conjunction with Wish). The experience takes place in a … [Read more...]
SINGER CONFIDENTIAL: KYLA LA GRANGE
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...]