by Annie Vischer Nike turned our heads good 'n proper when they introduced their Nike ID way of customising your own trainers. Picking your favourite colours for each section, even the special 'swoosh' tick, and adding your initial to the back … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN
We've missed Robin Williams. We've missed his stand up, and we've missed his movie roles. Well we shall miss no more as his latest venture, The Angriest Man In Brooklyn is due for release this Spring. Robin Williams stars alongside Mila Kunis as a … [Read more...]
THE BLOW BAR MEETS FRENCH CONNECTION
by Annie Vischer The blow dry bar as a concept is something that has long ago taken New York by storm, and is having a more gradual rise in popularity here in the UK. Maybe it's something to do with accessibility. A blow dry bar is almost as … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD
by Annie Vischer I had heard a lot about Glamglow. A lot of hype anyway. So I must admit I was a little distrustful. It came about amidst a wave of enthusiasm for clay masks and Dead Sea benefits, so was a little lost on me back then. But just … [Read more...]
WIN JIMMY’S HALL PREMIERE TICKETS
Win tickets to the UK Premiere of Jimmy’s Hall – in cinemas May 30 To celebrate the release of Ken Loach’s inspiring new film JIMMY’S HALL, in cinemas May 30, we’re offering you the chance to win an exclusive pair of tickets to the UK … [Read more...]
THE SIMPLY HEALING DETOX RETREAT
by Chrissy Iley I’d heard amazing things about Simply Healing, a detox retreat and cathedral of weight loss. It had been voted queen of retreats by several glossy magazines and Vivien Kay, who runs it, is a celebrated all round healer in the … [Read more...]
WATCH! MAKE AN HONESTLY HEALTHY NUTELLA
We've got a must-try recipe for you. It involves three ingredients and barely any time at all so you have no excuse. And once you've tried it, you won't look back, it's utterly gorgeous! If you're a chocolate lover, this is a little treat you can … [Read more...]
DOLCE & GABBANA’S SPRINGTIME BEAUTY
by Chrissy Iley You can’t beat Dolce & Gabbana’s packaging and their eye for colour. I love the way the lipsticks click shut like they would if they were being used by a Bond girl theatrically or a 1950s model. The colours manage to be … [Read more...]
FIVE FAVOURITE SUPERFOOD BLENDS
by Annie Vischer We love superfood blends. As long as they're clean, lean and free from unnatural products, they act as our prescribing health doctor, and give us everything we need in a wonderfully adaptable powder. First up? NewGen … [Read more...]
ELLE MACPHERSON & HER SUPER ELIXIR
by Annie Vischer She's known as 'The Body', and to most she needs little more introduction than that. She began modelling back in the day as a side job, rather quaintly to pay for her law books, and she's never looked back. The secrets behind … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: LIFE OF CRIME
Life of Crime stars Jennifer Aniston, Tim Robbins and Isla Fisher and follows the plot of a crime novel written by the late Elmore Leonard. Aniston plays the wife of a wealthy philanderer (Robbins), who is kidnapped and held for ransom by a charming … [Read more...]
LORDE FOR MAC COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer Lorde has always put across rather an individual look. Her hair is a mass of unruly curls, nothing like the sleek bobs and beach waves of most young songstresses. Her skin is an iridescent pale, no fake tan for this one, and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE WET BRUSH
by Annie Vischer With hairbrushes, I tend to find one and stick with it. My hair is long and fine but there's a lot of it. I am guilty of blowdrying each time I wash (every other day) and following with a curling tong session. This little … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: CHINESE PUZZLE
Chinese Puzzle, directed by Cedric Klapisch and starring Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cecile De France and Kelly Riley follows the rather complicated life of a father whose children move with their mother to New York rather abruptly. He follows and … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: A TURKISH HEALTH HAVEN
by Annie Vischer We've got a little bit of news and it's rather exciting! Bodyism has announced its second Clean & Lean residency partnership at the D-Hotel Maris on Turkey's Datca Peninsula. The hotel is, inevitably, of the luxurious … [Read more...]
THE BOYS ARE BACK…IN CANNES
We've wondered at the dresses, poured over the new makeup looks and hairstyles...although there's less of that going in the area we're angling our attention at the moment. Cannes wise that is. It's all about Cannes this month. You may have noticed. … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: TOM FORD ULTRA LENGTH MASCARA
by Chrissy Iley I have developed an addiction to Tom Ford eye wear, and by that I don’t just mean the sunglasses. The colour shadows are extraordinarily beautiful. I love the fact that most of them have a built-in smoky shimmer, and they stay … [Read more...]
CHARLOTTE CASIRAGHI NEW FACE OF GUCCI BEAUTY
by Annie Vischer Gucci has announced today that Charlotte Casiraghi will be the face of its new Gucci Cosmetics collection. The campaign, photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, will be unveiled this September to launch their new … [Read more...]
ASHISH UNVEILS 10TH TOPSHOP COLLECTION
Ashish has unveiled his tenth collection for Topshop. Famed for quirky designs and a heck of a lot of sequins, the brand has taken their latest designs in a very specific direction this season. Think hotel gift shop. The range features key holiday … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: JERSEY BOYS
The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is one that has caused a sensation on Broadway and in the West End alike, with the smash hit musical Jersey Boys. Now it's coming to the big screen under the direction of Clint Eastwood, and counting … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS HYDRO FOAM MASK
by Chrissy Iley Since I’ve started using QMS Medicosmetics people who haven’t seen me for years look at me, scrutinise, and you see them wanting to ask have you had work done? I love the cleanser, the moisturiser, the eye and lip cream. And … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: FADING GIGOLO
Fading Gigolo is almost exactly what it says on the tin. The film follows John Turturro's character, a man who is encouraged, or rather, pimped out by his friend, played by Woody Allen, to be a gigolo. Upon hearing the suggestion for the first time … [Read more...]
A HOTEL STAY THE GRACE KELLY WAY
by Chrissy Iley Some hotels are more than a beautifully fluffed bed, even if the linens have a diva high thread count. Occasionally you find a hotel that is beyond luxury, that is an oasis of tranquillity and has an ability to transport your … [Read more...]
AVEDA TURNS MATCHMAKER…FOR YOUR HAIR!
by Annie Vischer Are you getting a little tired of your hair look at the minute? Now's the time that thoughts turn to having a little bit of a change up. The season is heading into summer, the wardrobe is getting revamped, holidays are being … [Read more...]