by Annie Vischer There's never a bad time to indulge in a little lingerie spree. Buying a brand new set of beautiful lingerie has a similar effect to swishing out of the hairdressers with a fresh and bouncy blow-dry. Whether you're wearing … [Read more...]
THE LASH LIST: 10 NEW MASCARAS
by Annie Vischer Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara in Rose Pulsion (£23.50) is a new must-have from the leather-bound brand. The tri-spherical brush means every lash is coated with slick, clump-free ease. The Rose Pulsion colour enhances any skin … [Read more...]
10 BEST HIDDEN (AND NOT SO HIDDEN) GEMS IN PARIS
The late, great Audrey Hepburn said, "Paris is always a good idea," and who can argue with that? But while it's always exciting to see the Eiffel Tower and other popular sights in the City of Love, we're challenging you to focus on the lesser-known … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: DIVERGENT
You'd be forgiven for having flashbacks to the first Hunger Games movie when you come to get your head around new blockbuster Divergent. Not only does the leading lady (Shailene Woodley) bear a striking resemblance to the loveable Jennifer Lawrence, … [Read more...]
FASHION: THE ROMANCE OF LACE
by Annie Vischer Lace has been a woman's fashion staple for centuries. From the lace trimmed empire-line dresses of the Austen-esque Regency period to the gowns that grace the red carpets and couture catwalks of the 21st century year after … [Read more...]
TOP TRENDING CELEBRITY COUPLES
When it comes to celebrity couples, we're not short of news stories. 2013 was all about Kim Kardashian and beau Kanye. Now that little North West (we've only just stopped having to shake our heads in despair every time we say that name) has been … [Read more...]
UK’S FIRST PALEO & GLUTEN FREE RESTAURANT
by Annie Vischer The Paleo Diet has been taking the UK by storm in recent months. Not heard of it? Here's a quick overview. The theory behind the diet grounds itself in thinking about what our caveman, hunter-gatherer ancestors would have eaten, … [Read more...]
HUGO MAN MUSIC LIMITED EDITION
We're mostly of the belief here at Beauty And The Dirt that Valentines Day is a day for the ladies to be treated. The guy might benefit from some form of jokey present, but nothing too sincere. There are some exceptions however. Say, when a fab new … [Read more...]
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD DESIGNS FOR MISS PIGGY
by Annie Vischer 28th March. Pop it in your diaries folks. It's a big'un. It is the day that the latest Muppets movie Muppets Most Wanted lands in the UK. The new film follows the Muppets on a grand tour throughout Europe with the usual … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: UNDER THE SKIN
Under The Skin stars Scarlett Johansson and is directed by Jonathan Glazer, and follows the story of an alien in human form (Scarlett Johansson). The movie, though of the sci-fi genre, primarily angles itself at depicting how our world appears from … [Read more...]
MEET ME AT THE BALLET BUN BARRE!
by Annie Vischer The ballet bun it seems, has not seen such a comeback since the days of crinoline and petticoats. Now we can't get enough of them. Whether it's neat and tight on top of the head, looped and plaited at the nape of the neck or … [Read more...]
BACKSTAGE AT NYFW AW14 DAY 4
Yesterday was Day 4 of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week AW14, so here's just a glimpse of what went on. See if you can spot Rita Ora causing a sensation in red and black Tartan, Kelly Rowland waxing lyrical about Portas Designs and of course the … [Read more...]
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AW14 HIGHLIGHTS
by Valirie Morgan New York Fashion Week 2014 is well underway, and we’ve rounded up the highlights so far for you right here on Beauty And The Dirt. From celebrity appearances to the newest trends spotted on the runway and on the streets, New … [Read more...]
SAOIRSE RONAN INTERVIEW
How I Live Now is based on the novel by Meg Rosoff and directed by Kevin Macdonald. It tells the story of Daisy (Saoirse Ronan), a teenager in New York who is sent to England to stay with her cousins in the countryside, Edmond (George MacKay), Isaac … [Read more...]
GUERLAIN ORCHIDEE IMPERIALE EYE & LIP CREAM
by Chrissy Iley What do I think about the Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Eye & Lip Cream (£120.00)? For a start I love the idea of putting orchids on my face. That in itself sounds heavenly. I love the gold and royal blue pot in which this … [Read more...]
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR PETER PAN
It's the chance of a lifetime for rising stars across the country of the likes we haven't seen since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint queued up once upon a time to audition for the roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron in the first … [Read more...]
LOW CALORIE DINING AT SOFITEL, ST JAMES
This January Sofitel London St James launched a brand new menu at The Balcon entitled the 'De-Light Menu'. It is made up of a series of low-calorie gourmet menus that are all cooked and prepared with health, well-being and of course taste as … [Read more...]
DOLCE&GABBANA LAUNCH DOLCE FRAGRANCE
by Annie Vischer Dolce&Gabbana have just launched their new Spring fragrance, Dolce, a gentle girlish mix of white flowers together with fresh Neroli leaves and White Amaryllis. White Amaryllis is a South African flower and this scent … [Read more...]
AGYNESS DEYN ANNOUNCES FASHION LINE
by Annie Vischer Agyness Deyn was not long ago the bright new thing in the fashion industry. Her androgynous looks came to the fore at just the right time, when oversized tuxedo cuts and cigarette pants were all the rage. Her wild-child image … [Read more...]
WIN! AN EE BAFTA GOODY BAG WORTH £700+
To celebrate the film awards season, EE is offering you the chance to with an exclusive EE British Academy Film Awards goody bag.The excusive EE goody bag includes: A pair of Cocorose foldable pumps Hotel Chocolat Champagne Truffles A 375ml … [Read more...]
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH RIHANNA & MAC VIVA GLAM
by Annie Vischer MAC have announced Rihanna as their new spokesperson for 2014, and this new year collaboration has been firmly kicked off by the launch of her new VIVA GLAM campaign that promotes a bold new MAC Lipstick (£15.00) and Lipglass … [Read more...]
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TAKES TO SESAME ST
We have seen in all sorts of guises within the past few years. From the regal commanding officer galloping over battlefields in Spielberg's War Horse to the lead in the now cult classic Sherlock. Save for interviews it is rare that we see him appear … [Read more...]
THE V&A CELEBRATES ITALIAN FASHION
by Valirie Morgan The Victoria & Albert Museum in London will showcase the glittering, glamourous world of Italian fashion both past and present in its spring exhibition, The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014. Sponsored by Bulgari, it … [Read more...]
RITA ORA: SS14’S MATERIAL GIRL
by Annie Vischer Madonna and daugther Lola have debuted the new SS14 Material Girl collection and, and who should be starring as their pin-up campaign girl but our very own Rita Ora. The new marketing campaign is titled 'Material Girl Hits … [Read more...]