By Katrina Deisler While the Christmas season is in full swing in London (have you seen the lights in Oxford Circus?), it feels a bit premature to me. As BATD's American intern, it feels strange not to hear talk of Thanksgiving as we approach the … [Read more...]
FILM REVIEW: FASTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
By Vesi Maslenishka Earlier this year, J.K. Rowling invited us ALL back into the wonderful world of wizards in new film, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them and it's finally here! As a big Harry Potter fan myself, I could not wait to … [Read more...]
A CLEAN CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
By Katrina Deisler Just in time for the holidays, The Primal Pantry rolled out their limited edition paleo advent calendar; inviting you to clean up your Christmas countdown. Like a traditional Advent Calendar, the Primal Pantry one has … [Read more...]
HEALGEL HERITAGE JAR
By Katrina Deisler If you're looking for a powerful skin care product that "rescues" damaged skin, Healgel just might be the one for you. The gel was launched in 2008 and gained a huge following after being developed by cosmetic and aesthetic … [Read more...]
CLINIQUE HAPPY GELATO CREAMS
By Katrina Deisler Clinique has just launched a line of indulgent body creams exclusively in Debenhams. The Happy Gelato Creams for Body come in three yummy scents and are decadently rich and packed full of moisture. They will leave your skin … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: CHI-RAQ
Director Spike Lee's newest film, Chi-Raq is a satirical musical that opens in cinemas December 2. The film is centered on gang violence in the Englewood neighbourhood of Chicago's south side, as gang-related deaths increase to rival the death tolls … [Read more...]
PETER THOMAS ROTH AT SELFRIDGES
By Katrina Deisler Peter Thomas Roth's world-famous skincare products are now launching in the UK, exclusive to Selfridges. The company is offering a line of masks, gels, and serums in Selfridges which promise astonishing results that combat … [Read more...]
FILM REVIEW: BLEED FOR THIS
By Katrina Deisler Based on the heart-wrenching true story, Miles Teller stars as boxer Vinny Pazienza in Bleed For This, which opens in cinemas December 2. When the film begins, Pazienza is on top of the world, a lightweight boxing champion … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: VALERIAN
It's finally here - the Valerian movie trailer starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets looks like the ultimate epic sci-fi adventure just from the first look at … [Read more...]
NATURA SIBERICA SKINCARE
By Katrina Deisler No one wants to put harmful chemicals onto their skin, but sometimes it's just so hard to find natural products that actually work. Natura Siberica is a skincare line that harnesses benefits from Siberian plants into a modern … [Read more...]
AARON SORKIN’S POST ELECTION LETTER
It was a world in shock again with the result of the US election, giving a man like Donald Trump a job that he has no experience of and really does not deserve. So many reactions have been given and this one by Aaron Sorkin is really worth a … [Read more...]
TASTE OF LONDON FESTIVAL: 17th-20th NOVEMBER
Taste of London Festive Edition returns, transforming East London’s iconic Tobacco Dock into a festive food heaven, 17th-20th November. Londoners are once again invited to enjoy the 'Taste of London' with fun sized portions from some of our … [Read more...]
URBAN DECAY FULL SPECTRUM PALETTE
By Katrina Deisler Colour lovers: this is the palette for you. Urban Decay just released the new Full Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette that contains 21 (the most in ANY Urban Decay palette) uber-pigmented shades. The palette literally encompasses the … [Read more...]
NEW RELEASE: THE NATURE OF BEAUTY
By Katrina Deisler The natural beauty market is a several billion pound per year industry, and like the beauty industry as a whole, it can be very daunting. In her new book, The Nature of Beauty, Imelda Burke helps you tackle the mystery of … [Read more...]
IT’S PARTY SEASON
By Katrina Deisler Even though I hate the colder weather, winter brings one of my favourite things— party dress season! Whether your winter is full of holiday parties, work events or evenings out with friends, there is always an occasion to dress … [Read more...]
NARCOS LIVE TOUR
Calling all Narcos fans - the real life DEA agents Javier Penna and Steve Murphy are coming to the UK for their live tour, Capturing Pablo, this December. Since season one of Narcos, we've been hooked and we quickly binge wanted our way … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: FENCES
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in a new drama from Paramount Pictures. Based on the Pulitzer prize winning play by August Wilson, Fences explores racial struggles in the US in the 1950s. The film, directed by Washington, focuses on the … [Read more...]
BILLY CONNOLLY: HIGH HORSE TOUR LIVE ON DVD
Scottish comedian, Billy Connolly, is back with his brand new live show: BILLY CONNOLLY: HIGH HORSE TOUR LIVE. He has made us wait for six long years since his first live tour DVD, but he's back, with his new DVD of his show which we think is … [Read more...]
WINTER HERBAL TIPPLES
We're big fans of London Cocktail Club. We have two bars close by - one by Oxford Circus and another by Goodge Street - so we can always pop in for an after work aperitif. But now that the party season is approaching, we've been hunting down some … [Read more...]
NET-A-PORTER x REFORMATION
By Katrina Deisler Reformation, a sustainable American fashion label, announced a collaboration with Net-A-Porter for this holiday season, marking the first time the brand will be available globally. The brand is known and loved by celebrities … [Read more...]
OUT SOON: DIVINES
Inspired by the Paris 2005 riots, French Arabic director, Houda Benyamia, who grew up on a Parisian council estate, brought us DIVINES, which first premiered at the Cannes Film festival, winning the Camera d'Or. DIVINES is a film about a … [Read more...]
ELEMIS: WINTER COLLECTION
We're always on the look out for new products, especially as the weather is changing and we're finding that we need a more intensive skincare routine to keep our skin protected from the elements. Enter ELEMIS - The Gift of Great Skin Collection. … [Read more...]
OUT ON DVD: MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Missing your daily dose of funny? Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates will have you rolling on the floor laughing - featuring Zac Efron, Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick, and Aubrey Plaza. This film, based off the popular book of the same name, is … [Read more...]
CRAIG DAVID SWITCHES ON OXFORD STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
We're getting more into the Christmas spirit here at the Beauty and the Dirt offices each day now that there's not long left until December. We're lucky because we're based so close to Oxford Circus and have the privilege of enjoying the Christmas … [Read more...]