By Hannah Powling It feels like we're still getting over the excitement of the UD x Gwen collaboration, but now Urban Decay have hit us with some hot news, that I am personally a teeny bit ecstatic about.. What better person to represent the … [Read more...]
WIN SensatioNail Polish to Gel Transformer Kit
Reach Your Full Polish Potential! It seems British women are not reaching their full nail polish potential. New research from SensatioNail shows that, despite 71% of women owning up to 15 shades of polish, eight in ten admitted they never use some … [Read more...]
HOW TO: RED CARPET HAIR AT HOME
By Hannah Powling We got the official tips from the biggest brands in the industry; and their how-to's on achieving three pretty hot hair trends that celebrities are rocking on the red carpet at the moment. And who doesn't want to get themselves … [Read more...]
PFW AW16 HAS BEGUN!
By Hannah Powling We've made it to the last leg of the AW16 shows, and Paris Fashion Week has gotten off to a glittering start. Literally. For Antony Vaccarello's show, makeup artist Tom Pecheux took winged eyeliner to a whole new level last … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW WITH POSH PAWN STAR
By Chrissy Iley James Constantinou is the star of Channel 4’s Posh Pawn. James is the ultimate self-made man. He grew up in Bethnal Green on an East End council estate and then moved to Surrey when he was ten. He wasn’t interested in school or … [Read more...]
TRAILER: EDDIE THE EAGLE
British ski jumper Michael 'Eddie' Edwards emerged as champion after he represented Britain at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. He soared into the hearts of Olympic fans across the world but not by winning medals. Instead, 'Eddie the Eagle' … [Read more...]
£1 PIES FOR BRITISH PIE WEEK
In celebration of world renowned adventurer, Phileas J Fogg's favourite British dish - Mr Fogg's Tavern will be offering his famous pies for just £1 during British Pie Week. Feast on the scrumptious homemade Dedham Vale beef, suet pastry & … [Read more...]
KERRY WASHINGTON NAILED IT
By Hannah Powling Did you spot Kerry Washington's amazing nails at the Oscar Awards on the weekend? We did - and they were pretty fabulous - in fact, recently she's had a few banging nail designs that have been circling around on Instagram, … [Read more...]
WIN DOWNTOWN ABBEY COMPLETE BOX SET
It’s the end of an era as the curtain closed on our favourite drama, Downton Abbey. But it doesn't have to end for one lucky winner.... Experience the incredible journey of one of Britain's most loved shows comes to DVD! Downton Abbey: The Complete … [Read more...]
MILAN FASHION WEEK AW16 HIGHLIGHTS
As another fashion week of shows comes to a close and we welcome the start of the next and final preview of AW16 fashion in Paris; we look back on the Milan Fashion Week best bits.. PRADA Fausto Puglisi Alberta … [Read more...]
OUR OSCARS MAKEUP LOOKS
By Hannah Powling While Margot Robbie and Miranda Kerr opted for complete Laura Mercier makeovers for the awards ceremony; we delved into some more of the loveliest beauty looks we lusted over from last night, and put together some of the best … [Read more...]
WIN I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS DVD!
To celebrate the release of I’ll See You in My Dreams; a story of love, friendship and everything in-between starring Blythe Danner, available on Digital Download and DVD now, we have 3 DVD's to give away! After the death of her beloved … [Read more...]
THE INTERN EXCLUSIVE CLIP
The heart-warming comedy The Intern was a great cinematic hit and today, the 29th February, marks the release of the movie on Blu-Ray and DVD! To celebrate this release, we’ve got a really great exclusive clip of Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo and … [Read more...]
THE LAURA MERCIER OSCARS MAKEOVERS
By Hannah Powling Margot Robbie and Miranda Kerr opted for complete Laura Mercier makeovers for the awards ceremony; and we were given the official line up of the products that were used on these two stunning celebs below. Straight from the makeup … [Read more...]
OSCARS 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
By Hannah Powling All eyes were on Hollywood on Sunday night for the 88th annual Academy Awards; where the ceremony kicked off with a tribute to the year in film for 2015, spreading far and wide, celebrating all films beyond the nominees for … [Read more...]
OUT TODAY: BROOKLYN
By Hannah Powling So if you still haven't seen the wonderful film Brooklyn yet - firstly I will say go buy the DVD now and see it. Immediately. Secondly, I will say just before you do that - take a look below at these little clips from the film to … [Read more...]
HELP BRIA & CHRISSY END REVENGE PORN
By Chrissy Iley On the rooftop of a party in downtown LA I met Bria and Chrissy. I was drawn to them because, let’s face it, how many people have the same name as me with the same spelling? And because they were the most beautiful vibrant people … [Read more...]
LOC MAKEUP REVIEW
By Hannah Powling Birchbox's new in-house makeup brand LOC (Love Of Color) has officially landed and we got to sample the products here at the Beauty and the Dirt office. LOC is a cruelty-free range of creamy high pigment shadows and super bold … [Read more...]
OSCARS 2016
With the 88th Academy Awards just days away, anticipation is building high. Here's everything you need to know to about this year's Oscars.. What we really want to know is will six-time nominee Leonardo DiCaprio FINALLY win his much-earned … [Read more...]
MILAN FASHION WEEK
By Alyssa Boddicker After the poshness of London Fashion Week and the go, go, go of New York Fashion Week, we were more than excited to get the lively Italian twist on fall ready to wear fashion through in Milan. Rich, jewel-toned colors, fun and … [Read more...]
LFW AW16: HAIR TRENDS TO DO AT HOME
By Hannah Powling We put together four hair trends that we saw strutting down the runways and ones that we reckon we'll certainly be recreating some way or another at home. Taken straight from the AW16 shoes at London Fashion Week; here they … [Read more...]
TRAILER: I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
After the death of her beloved dog, Carol (Blythe Danner) finds the everyday activities that have given her life structure - her regular bridge game, gardening, a glass of wine or two - have lost their shine, she seems lost and nothing really excites … [Read more...]
HEMSLEY + HEMSLEY LAUNCH SECOND BOOK
The two sisters, Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley have a strong passion for home cooking delicious and nutrient-dense foods. Their recipes are free from gluten, grains and refined sugar; offering a lifestyle focusing on wellness to make you feel happier, … [Read more...]
BRIT AWARDS 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
By Hannah Powling Adele was undeniably one of the biggest talking points of last night's BRIT Awards, scooping up a massive four awards, swearing live on telly in her emotional speech, wowing the audience with her performance of "When We Were … [Read more...]