by Valirie Morgan Imagine combining the party atmosphere of a disco with a relaxing and peaceful beach vacation -- sounds perfect, right? It's now a reality: Elite Island Resorts has teamed up with Virgin Holidays and DJ Maseo of the iconic … [Read more...]
BEAUTY AND A BEAST: MERCEDES SL 63 AMG
by Liz Turner Good looks are always more alluring if there’s a hint of beast under the smooth exterior. The Mercedes SL 63 AMG’s aluminum body is certainly gorgeous – and powerful, but not a brute. It has perfect manners. Those three … [Read more...]
DANESFIELD HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
by Annie Vischer There is never a bad time for a spa visit. Ever. So when I was invited by Danesfield House to visit and sample the delights of their Marlow based hotel and spa, I was more than happy to oblige. I persuaded a not entirely … [Read more...]
THE RETREAT CAFE: A WEST LONDON DISCOVERY
by Annie Vischer Luckily for me, this little cafe is not so secret. It's actually just at the end of my road. But it feels secret, because it's nestled quietly away from both the hustle and bustle of Fulham Road, and the cheery hubbub of the … [Read more...]
BRAND NEW TRAILER: MALEFICENT
Maleficent Movie Poster Maleficent is the hotly anticipated Disney production on 2014 and is set for release at the end of May. The film is directed by Robert Stromberg and will star Angelina Jolie as the renowned villain. The plot tells the … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: LANOLIPS ANTIBAC HAND CREAM
by Annie Vischer We're all for antibacterial hand gels. They're convenient, they're dinky, and they're effective. But goodness they dry our hands out! Whilst there's something strangely satisfying about the cool, breeze-like effect of the … [Read more...]
DESIGN YOUR NEW ADIDAS KICKS WITH INSTAGRAM
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...]