Word on the Twitter feed is that Kate Middleton is currently in the maternity ward with her hairstylist, Amanda Cook Tucker, getting ready for the mother of all reveals. As we patiently continue to wait for the Duchess of Cambridge to perfect her … [Read more...]
Online Beauty Booking With Wahanda
As if all the pre-holiday beautifying appointments (wax, mani-pedi, roots. . ) aren't time-consuming (and expensive) enough as it is, there's also the awkward issue of actually booking them all. Yes, you know what I mean; those awkward desk-side … [Read more...]
Hotbod Yoga in Hyde Park
We never thought we'd say it (because there's nothing quite like feeling the burn) but sometimes hot yoga can get a little too hot. Particularly when you're in an already-hot pod. Which is why, this weekend Hotpod Yoga is going al-fresco. Keen to … [Read more...]
French Connection’s Cheeky, Sketchy Nudes
French Connection is garnering attention, yet again, thanks to their latest ad campaign shot by renowned photographer Rankin. In a bid to showcase the creativity and humour that French Connection bring to the fashion market, the black and white … [Read more...]
You Say Frozen, We Say Daquiri
Weekends are precious at the best of times, just two days to relax, unwind, de-stress and then, come summer, there's all the sunny, socialising pursuits too; bbqs, festivals, picnics in the parks. There's quite literally, no time to … [Read more...]
Topshop Gets Charitable With The Latest Philanthropic Fashion
Taking notes from the charitable force of Toms Shoes - through whom we shared shoes with impoverished children across Argentina, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, Rwanda and South Africa, Topshop is opting into the good fashion-good karma vibe for this … [Read more...]
Film Trailer: The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate reveals a compelling, fictionalised account of the news-leaking website, Wikileaks. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as its infamous editor-in-chief and founder Julian Assange whilst Daniel Brühl plays the former spokesperson of … [Read more...]
Living the High Life
School night or not, we simply can't bear to stay indoors these, super warm. days. Which means long walks alongside the Thames (in a bid to cool down) and taking in London's skyline from some of the highest, and most delightful, bars amongst the … [Read more...]
MyTheresa.com Debuts Portrait Series with Alexa Chung
Home of some of fashion's most luxurious brands since 2006, luxury fashion e-tailer MyTheresa.com has just launched a new portrait and film series. Each month, the company plans to profile an inspiring woman involved in the world of fashion, art, … [Read more...]
Prado, Los Angeles
by Chrissy Iley When I first started coming to Los Angeles I used to go to the Ivy on Robertson and the Ivy At The Shore in Santa Monica. They very much embraced a time. They were the hippest and coolest restaurants of their day – delicious food and … [Read more...]
Burberry’s Next Campaign Couple?
Burberry hearts a love story - be it real, or a figment of fashion's imagination. You only need look at the most recent images of Sienna Miller and beau, Tom Sturridge, and their sizzling chemistry - to see just how suited they (and their romance) … [Read more...]
See How the Stars’ Style Is Holding Up In The Heat
While we're sweating our trousers off in the London heat celebrities worldwide have embraced the necessary style evolution. See how they're coping - and follow suit. Bad girl Ri Ri looks calm, cool and collected in an all-white summer … [Read more...]
Can’t Get Enough Beckham
Whilst David Beckham is renowned, despite his international fame, for being something of a humble family man, he is definitely not shy - and we (as women) are eternally thankful for that. Posing half-naked and dripping wet for ELLE's cover last July … [Read more...]
Lloyd Cole’s New Album: Standards
by Chrissy Iley I’ve always liked Lloyd Cole. I’ve got hundreds of random tracks from the past 28 years on my iPod. I like the fact he sometimes tries to write a song lyric as if he’s Raymond Carver. I like the rusky velvet of his voice which does … [Read more...]
UK Coastal Staycations
We're not complaining about the heat - merely the lack of cooling facilities in the city, and the limited number of open air pools, and lidos that aren't packed full of kiddies. And so, tired of London's unwelcome heatwave, we'll be escaping to the … [Read more...]
European Festival Fashion
With the weather finally warming up and many European festivals right around the corner, it's time to start carefully packing the essentials. From floral headbands to water proof wellies, anything goes when it comes to festival fashion. Starting … [Read more...]
A Season In The Congo
This summer's hottest ticket, comes by way of BAFTA Award-winning director Joe Wright (Anna Karenina, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice) as he jumps from screen to stage in what will be his second excursion into theatre with A Season In The Congo, … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Kanye West’s Collaboration with A.P.C.
Within hours of the much anticipated launch - the West and APC menswear collaboration completely sold out. Getting your hands on a piece was no easy feat considering the heavy stream of traffic caused a cyber crash. But don't fret if your … [Read more...]
John Galliano to Design Theatrical Costumes For Stephen Fry?
Rumored to be designing the costumes for the role of Lady Bracknell once more, John Galliano already has some practice in this area. Although the first time around the part was played by Judi Dench - if speculation is true - Galliano will providing … [Read more...]
The (Regent) Street is Your Catwalk
Get your model walks ready, ladies because this Sunday, 21st July, Regent Street is holding a 100-metre catwalk show - and you could be the star. Thanks, in part, to the Victoria and Albert Museum, members of the public are invited to hit the runway … [Read more...]
Win Great Music Film DVDs with SPIKE ISLAND
To mark the release of SPIKE ISLAND – the new movie about four guys and their journey to The Stone Roses most famous gig – we’ve got some brilliant films about music to give away: Stoned, Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, and Human … [Read more...]
Shake It Baby
We love New York for many reasons; pretzel stands on every corner, Marilyn Monroe-style moments as we accidentally-on-purpose step over a subway vent, thrift stores, juice bars and the acceptance of denim shorts worn with Hunter wellies. But most … [Read more...]
Lulu Guinness Paint Project 2013
Lulu Guinness, the Brit designer renowned for her lip-motif handbags, has partnered up with 'explosive' artist Joseph Steele for Paint Project, which aims to fuse together art and fashion. On Friday, Guinness celebrated the collaboration at … [Read more...]
New Labelling Laws for Beauty Products
You can't put a limit on beauty - or so we thought, until this past Thursday, the European Union announced a new Cosmetics Regulation that has been three years in the making. Under the new guidance, we can now count on our favourite mascara to not … [Read more...]