Inside Llewyn Davies follows a week in the life of a young folk singer as he finds his way through the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s. The film follows the ups and downs of Llewyn Davis' (Oscar Isaac) journey take him to and from … [Read more...]
MEN’S GIFTS…IF YOU HAVE TO…
by Krista Madden Nescafe Dolce Gusto Circolo Coffee Machine (£103.00) For something that simply screams city boy prowess, head for Nescafe Dolce Gusto's line of coffee machines. The Dolce Gusto Circolo has that designer edge that will set him … [Read more...]
A BLOOMINGDALES EXPERIENCE: DIOR
by Chrissy Iley I was in Bloomingdales and I was lured to the Dior counter because you got a free psychic reading. The psychic was sat there with giant tarot cards. She looked wise and Russian. Why not buy a mascara I thought? I challenged … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: THE DOUBLE
Director Richard Ayoade's (Submarine) latest feature is an idiosyncratic adaptation of Dostoyevsky's celebrated novella. Simon (Jesse Eisenberg) is a timid man, scratching out an isolated existence in an indifferent world. He is overlooked at work, … [Read more...]
BURBERRY UNVEILS CLASS OF SS14
by Annie Vischer Burberry have joined the troupe of world-renowned brands to launch their new campaigns this week. Burberry have an army of Brit bombshells that have graced their glossy campaigns in previous years, Emma Watson, Rosie … [Read more...]
GOOGLE’S ZEITGEIST VIDEO 2013
Google looks back on 2013 in their annual Zeitgeist video that recaps the year in popular searches and stunning videography. Take a look here. … [Read more...]
GWYNETH PALTROW: BOSS JOUR POUR FEMME
There are hundreds upon hundreds of fragrances available to pop in someone's stocking this Christmas, or indeed to treat yourself to, but one that comes with the glowing Gwyneth Paltrow's approval? Well that has to be a rather special. BOSS JOUR Pour … [Read more...]
WIN A STARBUCKS COFFEE MACHINE & HAMPER
Here at Beauty and the Dirt we have teamed up with Starbucks to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Starbucks hamper plus a Starbucks Verismo™ V-600 coffee machine. The Verismo™ V-600 by Starbucks is a premium at-home coffee making machine … [Read more...]
WILL FERRELL TAKES ON INNUENDO BINGO
Fresh from his Anchorman 2 premiere appearance, Will Ferrell is the latest star to take on BBC Radio 1's Innuendo Bingo challenge. With admirable control towards the start of the challenge, hilarious footage ensues. Take a look. … [Read more...]
BATD’S BEST CHRISTMAS BEAUTY BUYS
by Annie Vischer With each Christmas comes a fresh infusion of beauty buys, all ready to be carefully wrapped up and popped under the tree for one lucky lady. Come Christmas morning, warm cozy bedrooms will be treated to excitable spritzes of … [Read more...]
BROWN’S HOTEL: THE MERRY BERRY MANICURE
by Annie Vischer I was a little slow on the uptake with Christmas this year. I generally get rather excitable and have been known to long for the smell of a real Christmas tree, and the glitter of soft gold fairy lights from as early as … [Read more...]
THE NUTCRACKER: ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET
by Annie Vischer Last night I felt there could be nothing more magical than taking up a seat red velvet seat at the London Coliseum as Christmas nears, and watching the curtain rise for the English National Ballet's latest version of The … [Read more...]
FASHION: RIHANNA FOR BALMAIN
by Annie Vischer Whilst men may have come and gone, there has always been one constant little flirtation waiting in the wings for Ri-Ri. Balmain. Remember the gold and purple wonder that graced the cover of ELLE with the songstress? Or the … [Read more...]
LANCOME HYPNOSE ULTRA DAZZLING EYE COLOUR
by Chrissy Iley I love an eye colour that smokes, that’s textured, that stays put, that looks dramatic in a flash. All the ingredients are there with Lancôme’s eye shades that come in a pot called Hypnose Ultra Dazzling Eye Colour (£21.00). … [Read more...]
MATTHEW PERRY V PETER HITCHENS ON BBC NEWSNIGHT
Matthew Perry appeared worlds away from his carefree alter ego, Friends character Chandler Bing, when he appeared on BBC's Newsnight last night alongside host Jeremy Paxman, former social worker Baroness Meacher and Mail on Sunday journalist and … [Read more...]
NEW TEASER TRAILER: INTERSTELLAR
To celebrate the release of Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR, starring Matthew McConaughy, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine, an intriguing teaser trailer has been released. Interstellar chronicles the adventures of a group of … [Read more...]
BURBERRY BEAUTY BOX HITS COVENT GARDEN
by Annie Vischer Burberry have an early little Christmas treat for us. And it is open today. Introducing the Burberry Beauty Box, which has taken up residence in London's festive Covent Garden. Here you will be able to get our hands on the full … [Read more...]
PARTY PREPARATIONS: GLO BEAUTY
by Annie Vischer BATD have recently come across something rather wonderful. A service that is sure to brighten any party preparation time right up, boost girly morale in the office and up the ante for a girls' night in. Party pamper experts … [Read more...]
BEYONCE RELEASES SURPRISE NEW ALBUM
by Annie Vischer This morning seemed like a normal morning. My alarm went at 7am. I snoozed it. My alarm went at 7.30am. I hopped out of bed. (Yes, I'm a morning person, I hopped, hate me later). After I had readied myself for work and sat … [Read more...]
AMBER VALLETTA FOR H&M CONSCIOUS COLLECTION 2014
by Annie Vischer Fresh from her Revenge performances and ongoing glossy-mag-gracing fashion shoots, Amber Valletta is looking radiant as ever and putting her eco-friendly efforts to glamorous use in the launch of two new collections for … [Read more...]
BOBBI BROWN TUTORIAL: THE NEW SMOKEY EYE
It's party season so it's time to change up your smokey eye. Bobbi Brown have the new smokey eye down to an easy-to-achieve tea with their Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick (£20.00). Find out just how to use it below. … [Read more...]
NEW TRAILER: WINTER’S TALE
Set in a mythic New York City and spanning more than a century, Winter's Tale is a story of miracles, crossed destinies and the age-old battle between good and evil. The film stars Colin Farrell and Jessica Brown Findlay, as well as Oscar winners … [Read more...]
LANCOME ARTLINER: A NEW BEAUTY FAVOURITE
by Chrissy Iley I am always on a mission with eyeliners to find one that is long-wearing, easy to apply and a beautiful colour. It is very easy to become set in your ways and when you find something you like you stick with it. It is very easy to … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 6
by Annie Vischer One of the concepts that recurs most in my Bodyism sessions is that of the core. The starting point for each of the exercises will involve thinking about your core, and engaging. A large part of starting out with Bodyism … [Read more...]