By Alex Edwards Like a bee attracted to a blooming flower, the latest fragrance from DKNY is intended to draw you in. The tagline for Nectar Love, "Be Irresistible," represents the perfume's goal to capture the undeniable attraction so many of us … [Read more...]
BEAUTY &THE BEAST OUT NOW ON DVD
Oh-my-gosh. Beauty and the Beast is finally out on DVD! For those of you like me, who have not yet seen the film, this is your chance to get everyone around the telly and take in the experience. Watch the trailer … [Read more...]
ALGENIST SKINCARE
I hear about miracle creams all the time and either they’re not a miracle, they’re not a miracle for me or the magic just doesn’t happen. I’m obsessed with Algenist Elevate cream. It’s smoke and mirrors, a stadium full of magic show in one pot. It … [Read more...]
YSL BLACK OPIUM
By Chrissy Iley I’m the kind of person who likes a signature scent. I like a scent that makes me feel more of myself and I like other people to know it’s me when I enter the room. For many years I was a strictly Carnal Flower girl. Recently I’ve … [Read more...]
NEW PERFUME: AURA MUGLER
By Alex Edwards When French fashion designer Thierry Mugler thinks of women, he imagines a powerful instinct that garners strength and an aura of femininity. Impressed by a woman's intuition, Mugler took that magical strength and put it in a … [Read more...]
GAME OF THRONES PREMIERE
By Alex Edwards Stop whatever you've been watching right now. Game of Thrones is back. One of the world's most-talked about shows will premiere its seventh season on the 16th July before sadly concluding with its final season in 2018. The … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: OZARK
By Alex Edwards Funny-man Jason Bateman takes on a new type of role as he stars in Netflix's latest dark thriller, Ozark. Bateman plays Chicago financial advisor Marty Byrde who lives a double life by also quietly laundering money for a … [Read more...]
BOOTS BOTANICS SKINCARE
I remember Botanics in Boots from years ago and it seemed like they had disappeared completely, until now. The brand is back with new packaging and a vast range of products. Made from natural ingredients, Botanics have created their range with the … [Read more...]
ASPECTS BEAUTY FRAGRANCES
By Alex Edwards If you read our piece on Aspects Beauty's #MyFragranceStory showcase, you learned about the Little Book of Fragrance the company created to better inform us about the perfume world. We featured some of our favourite scents from the … [Read more...]
AMERICAN CRIME STORY TO PREMIERE IN 2018
All it took for Penelope Cruz to transform into Italian fashion icon, Donatella Versace, was a blonde wig and tons of makeup. In the new biopic, Cruz expertly channels Versace. Titled, 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,' the … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: STRANGER THINGS 2
By Alex Edwards After a yearlong wait, get ready to spend your Halloween indoors binge watching Netflix because Stranger Things is back. During season 1 we watched as Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) creepily disappeared and his three young best … [Read more...]
NEW LUMITY BRAND AMBASSADOR: HELENA CHRISTENSEN
By Alex Edwards Model, humanitarian and photographer Helena Christensen has just been announced as the new Brand Ambassador for the beauty supplement company, Lumity. As the new face of Lumity, Christensen is going to redefine her role as … [Read more...]
ASPECTS BEAUTY’S BOOK OF FRAGRANCE
By Alex Edwards While it's always fun to guess what ingredients are mixed into your fancy perfume bottles, it's sometimes too hard to tell. Most fragrances are categorised into various families depending on their make and scent. Luckily, Aspects … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: FINDING YOUR FEET
By Alex Edwards The Best of the British, including Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley and David Hayman, all star in the new modern comedy Finding Your Feet out this autumn. The quirky and heart-warming movie follows … [Read more...]
BLOOM MATCHA COCONUT FRAPPÉ RECIPE
It's summertime and we're in need of some cooling, yet delicious drinks. The lovely people at BLOOM have sent over some great summer recipes. A nice iced matcha frappé might be just what we need to cool off. Makes two drinks Green layer 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
QMS LIBERTY’S FACIAL & THE RANGE
One of my favourite facials ever is QMS at Liberty’s. The Liberty facial room is so like an oasis of calm in a busy city it’s always a treat, plus who doesn’t like a Liberty’s sale to cruise around afterwards. The facial room I will warn you is … [Read more...]
BBROWBAR NOURISHING BROW OIL
By Chrissy Iley Benefit has always been my go to brow product. There are Benefits all over the world. In LA they’re good, super dark brow that’s full and dramatic. In New York they’re all about the natural. And In London they’re about diversity. … [Read more...]
PSYCLE OPENS IN SHOREDITCH
By Krista Madden Psycle is launching its third London location in Shoreditch, my second home is the Mortimer Street studio but you can also ride with them in Canary Wharf. The Psycle community spirit has taken over London and if you haven't tried … [Read more...]
MULTI-PURPOSE BEAUTY PRODUCTS
By Alex Edwards Rather than spending a ton of money filling your cosmetics bag to the brim, save both space and your paycheck with multipurpose products, especially in summer when travel sized products are your best friend. Similar to the latest … [Read more...]
BLOOM MATCHA TEA MINT TART
Matcha can be used in so many ways and cooking is definitely one of them. The lovely people at BLOOM have sent over some great summer recipes. We love mint with matcha, our two favourite flavours Ingredients Base 4 tbsp sunflower seeds 4 … [Read more...]
SHOP SKINCARE & GET SOME FREE!
Shop Skincare is the newest beauty retail site on the block, but it's not just any site you can shop your fave beauty brands, Shop Skincare will give you a very generous gift in a surprise beauty box for spending £40 with them. Who doesn't love a … [Read more...]
WIMBLEDON 2017: WHO TO WATCH
By Alex Edwards Time to don your smartest white outfits because one of the most prestigious sporting events of the year is back, with more unexpected events and surprises set to unravel than ever before. From the 3rd to the 16th July, players and … [Read more...]
OMOROVICZA LTD ED QUEEN OF HUNGARY MIST
Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza have launched their new limited edition summer mist inspired by the famous Rácz Spa. For those who are not familiar with the story, the spa was built by the Omorovicza family in the 19th century. The city … [Read more...]
HOW TO: SUMMER BEACH WAVES
By Alex Edwards While living and working in the city, it's sometimes hard to embrace the look of summer without the help of the ocean. Luckily, we've found a couple of DIY beach wave tricks and products to help get the mermaid look you … [Read more...]