by Annie Vischer Uniqlo is famed for it's on the mark designer collaborations, and their next one has proved to be no exception. Following their recent collaboration with renowned former Chanel muse turned author Ines de la Fressange (read … [Read more...]
FREJA BEHA ERICHSEN FOR ZADIG & VOLTAIRE
by Valirie Morgan Zadig & Voltaire have collaborated with Danish model Freja Beha Erichsen to launch a new capsule collection of clothing for spring/summer 2014. From T-shirts to denim and leather jackets to handbags, the collection draws … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: BRICK MANSIONS
Written and produced by Luc Besson, Brick Mansions is imbibed with a new poignancy as it is one of Paul Walker's last, so we can expect a huge rush on the box office to see it whatever happens. It's an action film with incredible one-liners and … [Read more...]
THEATRE: FATAL ATTRACTION
The film is renowned. It has even coined a turn of phrase that is used by those who have never seen it. 'Bunny boiler', meaning stalker. A woman (or man) obsessed to the point of silliness with another. Of course, it is now used in moments of … [Read more...]
125 YEARS OF THE EIFFEL TOWER IN PICTURES
by Valirie Morgan Happy Birthday, Eiffel Tower! This year marks 125 years since the Tour Eiffel's completion in 1889. Since then, it has become the iconic image of Paris and the entire country of France. More than 250 million people have … [Read more...]
CHAN DARA HOUSE OF SIAMESE: A REVIEW
by Chrissy Iley Chan Dara calls itself the House of Siamese Kitchen. I was attracted to it because I thought it said House of Siamese Cats and I assumed it was the ultimate cat café – Asian food and Asian purring. It turns out there were no … [Read more...]
NEW KIDS ON THE BASE BLOCK: BOBBI BROWN & CHANEL
by Annie Vischer Two of the biggest names in coverage have launched brand new foundations this season, and they couldn't be more different. Bobbi Brown have released yet another Katie Holmes campaign to launch their new Bobbi Brown Skin … [Read more...]
DAISY LOWE: SWEETNESS & LIGHT
by Annie Vischer Daisy Lowe is set to join the fashion forward likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophie Dahl and Lorraine Pascale in the glam cook's hall of fame when she releases her very won recipe book this July. Sweetness & Light is set to … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: BEGIN AGAIN
From director John Carney comes a story of music and reinvention. Mark Ruffalo stars as Dan, a dejected music business executive, whose lax attitude to his profession sees him kicked out of the industry he once thrived in. On the other side of the … [Read more...]
FOOT DETOXING BEVERLY HILLS STYLE
by Chrissy Iley I can’t step out with seeing another medi spa or pedicurist offering an ionic foot detox. They are this year’s foot fish in a tank. Remember those foot spas containing tiny fish that nibbled away at your dead skin? Ionic … [Read more...]
BEAUTY TOP 5: THE CC CREAM CONFIDENTIAL
by Annie Vischer We know the timeline. The first BB creams caused a storm, and all of a sudden it was about the double capitals. This season sees us in the midst of the CC cream era. Colour correction formulas are at an all time high, so we … [Read more...]
THE MOST ICONIC JEANS IN FASHION HISTORY
by Annie Vischer Spring means florals, festivals, pastels and a whole load of denim. We're celebrating its return to our every day wardrobes with a look some iconic denim wearers from years-gone-by, and the styles that will give you the same … [Read more...]
WIN! THE OTHER WOMAN GALA SCREENING TICKETS
The Other Woman, starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton will hit cinemas on 23 April! We have a pair of tickets for the Gala Screening of The Other Woman to giveaway to two lucky winners so they can be one of the first to see the film … [Read more...]
NEW FEATURETTE: 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
300 was the Gerard Butler boasting blockbuster that revolutionised the visual style of cinema and brought to screens across the world, a cinematic version of Frank Miller's graphic novel Xerxes. The latest offering, 300: Rise Of An Empire is sadly … [Read more...]
TIME MAGAZINE HAILS MAD MEN’S FINAL SEASON
To the delight of Mad Men fans the world over, TIME magazine has unveiled its latest cover which features John Hamm and Christina Hendricks posing pensively against a background of vintage movie making gear. The comes ahead of the final season of Mad … [Read more...]
BIGGER + BRIGHTER EYES WITH CHARLOTTE TILBURY
by Annie Vischer Charlotte Tilbury, titian-haired make up royalty, launched her very own make up collection last year, and it wasn't a day too soon. The renowned artist is famed for the multiple trend-setting looks she has put together for … [Read more...]
HENRY HOLLAND DESIGNS FOR MAGNUM
by Annie Vischer Last night Henry Holland unveiled his newly designed Magnum dress during the ice cream brand's 25th birthday party at Home House in London. Only 25 of this exclusive dress (worth £5000 each) have been made, inspired by the … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: JUPITER ASCENDING
Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star in “Jupiter Ascending,” an original science fiction epic adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski. Jupiter Jones (Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great … [Read more...]
SWEAT IT OUT LOS ANGELES STYLE
by Chrissy Iley I first heard about it around awards season. Actresses sweating down a couple of dress sizes to look good on the red carpet. And by sweating I don't mean pounding for hours at the gym. The latest craze for metabolism … [Read more...]
SHOWING SOME LOVE FOR GWYNETH PALTROW
by Valirie Morgan We got some shocking relationship news yesterday when it was revealed that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have decided to separate after 10 years of marriage. The actress and the Coldplay frontman have two children … [Read more...]
WIN! OVER £200 WORTH OF SK-II LUXURY SKINCARE
Treat the leading lady in your life to some pampering this Mother’s day and WIN a selection of SK-II luxury skin care products worth £253.00 (RRP). To celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday 30th March, Beauty and the Dirt has teamed up with … [Read more...]
LADY GAGA RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Lady Gaga has done it again with the release of her latest single and video GUY (Girl Under Guy). The Artpop film features Gaga as a mythical bird creature, Gaga with Donatella Versace-esque hair dancing in a pair of jeans, Gaga in a white leotard … [Read more...]
RIHANNA SET TO RECEIVE CFDA FASHION ICON AWARD
by Valirie Morgan As if her continual domination of the music charts wasn't enough, Rihanna will soon be joining the ranks of style icons Kate Moss, Lady Gaga and Iman as fashion royalty. The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced … [Read more...]
KATE UPTON: THE NEW FACE OF BOBBI BROWN
by Annie Vischer Model and actress Kate Upton has been announced as the new face of Bobbi Brown. Together Kate and Bobbi revealed the new venture on Good Morning America. Kate gushed about the Bobbi Brown cosmetics brand saying that … [Read more...]