by Emily Mongan There are really few things in life better than taking time out of the day to pamper yourself with a luxurious face mask or scrub, but trying out new products can take a toll on your pocketbook and your skin. Why not give them … [Read more...]
DESIGNER FUEL FOR THE FUTURE
by Liz Turner On the way to an Audi trip looking at future tech, I fretted they might not have a jetpack my size. I was the only female, after all. I was, however, thrilled to hear we would be driving over the bridge from Copenhagen to … [Read more...]
A BATH GIRL THROUGH AND THROUGH: RUBY RED
by Chrissy Iley You are either a cat or a dog person, India or Africa, bath or shower. I am cat, Africa, bath. Does it mean I am lazy or dirty as some of my American friends think? I always think a shower is so pointless. I don’t like … [Read more...]
THE IMITATION GAME TO OPEN BFI LONDON FILM FEST
The Imitation Game, the highly anticipated biopic about British computing pioneer Alan Turing, will open the 58th BFI London Film Festival on October 8 with a premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Turing, … [Read more...]
BLAKE LIVELY: AN A LIST HOMEMAKER
by Emily Mongan We told you last week about Blake Lively's new curated lifestyle website, Preserve, which is set to launch any day now. But what's next for the actress once Preserve launches? Will she return to the screen, or devote her time … [Read more...]
OLIVIA PALERMO’S JOURNEY INTO SHOE DESIGN
by Annie Vischer We wonder what's left on Olivia Palermo's bucket list. She must have ticked off pretty much everything a glossy-haired New York socialite could ever dream of by now. Let's recap. Become a television star? Check. Her stint on … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE ONE I LOVE
What exactly is going on in this trailer for The One I Love? On the surface, is appears to be a romantic comedy - Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass star as a couple whose marriage is in need of some repair. Their therapist (Ted Danson) … [Read more...]
NEW SS14 LIP LAUNCHES: A REVIEW
by Chrissy Iley I have been very impressed with the organic brand RMS. They do some lovely eye colours, creamy, long lasting with both smokey and vibrant shades in the collection. I like to use them as an eye shadow base. I have now tried … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: INSTANT TANNERS
by Annie Vischer I don't want to speak too soon, but pretty old England has been skipping along with a bit of a summer kick as of late. I'm talking sun-soaked lunch breaks, barbecue and blossom scented weekends overflowing with Pimms, and the … [Read more...]
HIDEOUT: THE FESTIVAL THE SUN SHINES FOR
by Lily Beaumont For the last five years Zcre beach, Croatia has been taken over by a variety of house music’s biggest names. Thousands flock to the usually quiet coastline for an unforgettable music festival on a glorious beach. The festival … [Read more...]
GET THE LOOK: A CAPPUCCINO INSPIRED SMOKEY EYE
Justine Jenkins shows how to get the perfect cafe au lait shade of smokey eye. Makeup artist to the stars, and beloved by the likes of Fearne Cotton, Justine is also an ambassador for the Humane Society International. Watch the video below … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: INLIGHT ORGANIC SUPERFOOD FACE MASK
My friend told me about her favourite facemask. She raved about how it made her face soft and plumped. It was the Inlight Organic Super Food Face Mask (£44.00). In fact, it`s full name is the Uplifting Face Mask. 100% organic. It has won various … [Read more...]
PARIS HAUTE COUTURE WEEK: A ROUNDUP
Now that Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week has come to an end, it's time to dish about the looks we loved! The six day celebration of out-of-the-box fashions from designers including Chanel, Versace, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton wowed us with looks … [Read more...]
THE US MOVIE EXPERIENCES WE NEED
by Sarah Waldrop The British are renowned for their theater performances, but when it comes to the cinema experience we may need to learn a few things from The U.S. From stadium seating to theaters with motion-activated seats give audiences an … [Read more...]
HIT THE BRIGHT NOTES WITH REVLON RIO RUSH
by Sarah Waldrop The World Cup may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still rock some Brazilian-inspired looks for summer with the help of Revlon’s Rio Rush Collection. The exotic pallets and bright colours designed by Gucci Westman … [Read more...]
BARBIE GETS A KARL LAGERFELD MAKEOVER
by Emily Mongan Barbie's getting a designer spin! Mattel has announced plans to launch a Karl Lagerfeld Barbie doll later this year as part of their Collector Series, and the 55th anniversary of the iconic toy. The doll will be dressed in the … [Read more...]
A TAPAS NIGHT IN WITH LIDL
by Colette Gilbert With some unexpected sunshine in between the crazy thunderstorms this weekend, I had some friends over for a Tapas feast. As much as I love Spanish food, I don't tend to cook it often, but with tapas style food I do find it … [Read more...]
SCARLETT JOHANSSON – UNDER THE SKIN
Scarlett Johansson hopes that when audiences watch director Jonathan Glazer’s Under The Skin it will spark a debate and make them think. “Personally, as an audience member I want to have an experience when I see a film and love it, hate it, … [Read more...]
MODEL METHODS: MARTHA HUNT
by Sarah Waldrop From small town North Carolina to New York, Martha Hunt has taken on the fashion world one designer at a time. Her arsenal of shows includes brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Versace. Though she … [Read more...]
BLAKE LIVELY’S LIFESTYLE WEBSITE LAUNCH
I know we're all supposed to titter and tut when celebrities release a sideline business or publication, but when it came to Blake Lively announcing that she is due to launch her own lifestyle business in the near future, well, I couldn't help but … [Read more...]
MADONNA’S MERC GOES UNDER THE HAMMER
by Liz Turner The luxurious Mercedes-Benz Sean Penn gave to Madonna has just been sold by Bonhams Auctions for £55,319. Oscar winner Penn gave the material girl the gorgeous 560SL convertible in 1987, the year she embarked on her Who’s That … [Read more...]
A HARDCORE BARRECORE CLASS
by Chrissy Iley For the past few years barre classes have been the go to workout for women in LA and New York. Actresses have more than once turned up to be interviewed by me in their barre outfit looking lean and balletic and confessing to … [Read more...]
HEIDI KLEIN POP-UP HITS COVENT GARDEN
For the perfect piece of swimwear to add to your wardrobe this summer look no further than the Heidi Klein pop-up shop at 29 Floral Street, Covent Garden, which is now open for your shopping pleasure! Running throughout the summer months, this 1,000 … [Read more...]
WIN! A PALMER’S DAILY FACIAL RANGE GOODY BAG
As we step into summer and update our wardrobe with the latest essentials it’s important that our face is looking healthy, clear and glowing to reflect our inner confidence. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Facial Range helps achieve radiant, … [Read more...]