Donatella Versace has done it again. With a commanding start to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, Versace did not disappoint with her collection inspired by the elegance of old black and white photographs and films, featuring sequined knee-length … [Read more...]
Prince Harry Storms Glastonbury
Not only does Glastonbury attract a whole range of A-list models, singers, and actors from the likes of Kate Moss, Poppy and Cara Delevingne to Solange Knowles, Stella McCartney and more, but even Prince Harry made a royally-appreciated appearance … [Read more...]
Oxfam’s 70th Anniversary Campaign
William Banks-Blaney, Oxfam's fashion patron has directed and styled this gorgeous Aroch-shot editorial starring the stunning-as-ever Jacquetta Wheeler and Oxfam clothing - yes, you read that right. Oxfam clothing. The editorial hopes to place … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To The Henley Festival With Lavazza
Lavazza is delighted to sponsor the Henley Festival, yet again this year for the fifth time. To celebrate they are giving Beauty And The Dirt readers the chance to win three pairs of tickets for Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July. Attendees … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To See The Lone Ranger In London
To celebrate the August 9th release of THE LONE RANGER, we’re giving you and a guest the chance to see the film in London a month before everyone else – with 5 pairs of tickets up for grabs! From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore … [Read more...]
Devnaa: Indian Inspired Confectionary
In my eyes (and the nutritionist's) if you're going to indulge in chocolate don't waste the calories or the sugar-count on a bar of bland but sickly-sweet milk chocolate. Instead, spend a little more money on something completely divine and … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Joins Instagram
Admittedly, we shouldn't be nearly as excited by this news as we are, but it seems that First Lady, Michelle Obama (although late to the party) has finally acquired an Instagram account. At the moment the "news" broke, Michelle had a meagre … [Read more...]
Celebrities Take Centre-Court
It doesn't take much knowledge of sports to know that the 2013 Wimbledon Tennis Championship isn't an event to be missed. Even off-the-court, celebrities such as Grace Jones and Jesse Metcalfe couldn't bare to miss the festivities. The event started … [Read more...]
Who Runs The World?
Forbes magazine this week released their international celebrity power list and whilst we were surprised at a whole slew of the names that made the top twenty (please someone explain to us Bon Jovi's no. 7 ranking!), what we were most shocked about … [Read more...]
British Fashion Council Announces NEWGEN Recipients
Nine of London's lucky and talented emerging fashion labels have received a sponsorship from NEWGEN to showcase their collections at London Fashion Week. Dating from 13th - 17th September, these growing fashion designers are presented with the … [Read more...]
The Ten Hottest Women of Wimbledon
Staying in shape is all in a day's work for these world renowned tennis stars - which explains their flawlessly toned physiques and incredible skill level. But these professional beauties are the full-package. Whether they focus their energy on the … [Read more...]
Jessica Chastain for YSL’s Manifesto L’Elixir
Jessica Chastain. She's the ultimate femme fatale isn't she? All sultry and sexy and then there's that hair. Perennially swept to perfection, typically over one shoulder, and forever cascading in all of its glossy, golden shiny-ness. And so it's … [Read more...]
Jump Back Into the Jumpsuit
Dating back to the early 20th century, it has taken a while for the convenience of the all-in-one jumpsuit to be appreciated. The ever-changing garment has been reinvented many times over the decades, updating the silhouette frequently for a more … [Read more...]
Win Tickets For A Special Pinter Theatre Showcase
The critically acclaimed 5 star production of The Hothouse, Harold Pinter's tragicomedy is now playing at Trafalgar Studios until 3 August, directed by Jamie Lloyd and starring Simon Russell Beale and John Simm. Set in a nameless state-run … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacking: Strawberry Flapjacks
We love this Wimbledon-worthy strawberry snack from The Detox Kitchen. Wheat, diary and sugar free it's the perfect accompaniment to a glass of chilled champagne or a Pimms whilst watching the action on centre-court. Ingredients Makes 8 … [Read more...]
Content Summer Wellbeing Festival 2013
Content boutique in Marylebone is more aware than most that summer is the season time to relax, revive and re-nourish. So, just in time for the sunny season, Content launches the Summer Wellbeing Festival, a series of events spanning two weeks that … [Read more...]
Top 5 Festivals Worth Travelling For
What: The Garden Festival Where: Tisno, Croatia When: 3 - 10 July Don't expect the travel to end, once the plane touches down in Croatia, as The Garden Festival is known for it's beachside location and infamous Arghanoughty boat trips. Be prepared … [Read more...]
Tan and Tone At Home
Whilst the slimming effects of a well-applied (read, even) tan have long been heralded, St. Tropez, our go-to brand for faking it has taken the premise one step further with their Gradual Tan PLUS Firming range. Not only does it impart a totally … [Read more...]
The Girl Behind the Interlocking C’s
Karl Lagerfeld and Keira Knightley make a dream duo. When it was first announced that Karl Lagerfeld was encompassing the history of Chanel (I mean after all, he is the mastermind of modern Chanel) for a film, we became anxious with anticipation. … [Read more...]
MX Appeal
by Liz Turner I’ve recently reconnected with a schoolfriend on Facebook. We were getting on fine until she said how much she loved her Mazda MX-5 – her second. Then I remembered I never did like her. When people find out that I write about cars … [Read more...]
Barack Obama Gets Lucky
Oh Barack, how we love you so. You even, almost, pip the gorgeous Pharrell Williams to the post with this little 'Get Lucky' viral. . . Prepared to be dazzled. . . … [Read more...]
Scarlett Johansson Covers The First French Vanity Fair
As red hot as her name, Scarlett Johansson is setting fire to Hollywood, so it's no wonder that French Vanity Fair snapped her up to grace their debut issue for July 2013. Johansson is looking gorgeous as ever, and embodies the essence of Parisian … [Read more...]
Kate Moss’ Body Double
So, yesterday we were so concerned with Kate Moss' state of undress that we totally overlooked the face that the model was in fact not the only star of the Stuart Weitzman campaign that was being shot yesterday on the streets of London. Because … [Read more...]
Kate Moss Flashes Her Fur
Perhaps Kate Moss was giving us a sneak preview as to what we should expect from her first ever Playboy cover come January '14 when she "forgot" to wear slip into a pair of knickers whilst taking some time out on a shoot in London today. . … [Read more...]