Already shopping for the sunshine months and it's only February?! Lucky you! But if not, I know just the thing to get you in the spirit! After all there's just a few more snowfalls between now and bikini season. Take a peek at Accessorize's SS13 … [Read more...]
Restaurants in East London
We've picked our 12 favourite East London restaurants, and we are confident when we say - you must try. From Oriental cuisine to the best fish and chips in Shoreditch, we've got it covered. If you aren't familiar with East London, now's your chance. … [Read more...]
Film Trailer: To the Wonder
In the romantic drama created by director Terrance Malick the main character, Ben Affleck, has two loves. One woman is new and the other is old. This film tells of the winding, unwinding, and even rewinding strings of relationships we … [Read more...]
Celebrate Your Single Status
Celebrate your single status this Valentine's Day, and let potential suitors know you're in the market for a man by wearing your heart on your designer sweatshirt courtesy of Meadham Kirchhoff, £75. … [Read more...]
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Launch Rose Wine
Not content with being part of the world's hottest and most successful couple, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, are branching out from their careers as actors and U.N ambassadors to release their very first wine. With a white expected late summer … [Read more...]
Win Tickets To Vodafone London Fashion Weekend with Lavazza
It’s February, which means only one thing in the fashion calendar, London Fashion Week is upon us and once again the style elite will be fuelled by Lavazza, the official coffee of the event, and you could be joining them! Lavazza is giving 3 x … [Read more...]
Aphrodisiac Popcorn
Who needs fancy restaurants, long-stemmed roses and a sexy set of Myla lingerie. Ok, the latter we'd rather love (hint hint) but the rest we would quite happily pass on. We'd much rather be spending Valentine's Day evening snuggled up on the sofa … [Read more...]
Gü Chocolate Waffle Recipe
If, like us, you consider Valentine's Day to be more about low key loving than grand PDA's then you'll love this recipe from pudding extremists Gü. Quick and easy to make, not only are they delicious but they're bound to get you some gooey, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Traybake Treats
Lucy Scott's Florenteenies are so damn good we'd happily trade in our other halves for a tray or two. Probably not what we should be admitting in the midst of a Valentine's Day feature and yet we'll pretty much say/do anything to get our hands on … [Read more...]
New Flat Furnishings
I've just moved into a new apartment in London's city centre. And whilst I've fallen head of heels in love with my lovely new pad, having brought little to none of my pre-owned furniture with me has left me facing the mammoth, and quite … [Read more...]
Film Trailer: Arbitrage
Robert Miller or as you know him, Richard Gere, is living the American dream. The business man and the family man, he's successful in all areas of life. Or is he? Behind the facade is a cheater, fraud and downright liar in over his head. His bad … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gifts For Foodies
[Clockwise from top] Chocolat Factory Love & Kisses Assorted Chocolates, £34.99, Selfridges. An oversized box filled with delectable milk, dark and white chocolate hearts, adorned with 'Love and Kisses' will keep us feeling special for hours … [Read more...]
Topshop And Google+ Partner On The Future Of The Fashion Shows
For the Spring Summer 2013 shows last September, high-street fashion powerhouse Topshop created the most viewed online fashion ever. This year, the brand has partnered with Google, to re-imagine 'The Future of The Fashion Show', set at the newly … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats
by John Gregory Smith Ruinart Rosé Champagne, £59.99 Selfridges. Nothing beats a fruity, fizzy, pink-hued glass of chilled champagne. Pierre Herme Jardins Collection Macaroons, £27 Pierreherme.com. From the makers of the best macaroons in town … [Read more...]
Make It Miniature
Whilst they may not be the most functional of accessories, the new season micro bags are a lesson in streamlining. Not only will they force you to create a capsule collection of must-haves (a house key, credit and oyster card, lipstick and touch-up … [Read more...]
Cook It Like Beckham
We all know David Beckham can do pretty much anything he pleases. I mean that face alone could move mountains. And don't even get us started on his abs. . . And now that the Beckhams are relocating to London, an easy commute to his new placement … [Read more...]
Win! Little Mix Tour Tickets With Schwarzkopf Live Color XXL
Schwarzkopf LIVE Color XXL, the UK’s number one vibrant home-hair colour brand has teamed up with the UK’s number one girl-band; Little Mix, to give Beauty & The Dirt readers the chance to win exclusive tickets to Little Mix’s sold out tour plus … [Read more...]
Rihanna Brown? It Could Be True!
Rumours love Rihanna. Or is it the other way around? Once again there's gossip on the tattooed-all-over goddess. This time it's engagement speculation! At the 55th annual Grammy's RiRi was spotted sporting a blingy ring on that special finger. … [Read more...]
Prabal Gurung x Target
The Prabal Gurung line for Target is selling at warp speed. This isn't unusual seeing as "now or never" is usually the tag line when it comes to designer collaborations at the American retail store. The designs of Prabal Gurung are no exception … [Read more...]
The Best Healthy Pancake Recipes
With just a few ingredient tweaks even the most ardent of healthy eaters can enjoy the sweetness of a stack of fluffy pancakes this Shrove Tuesday. We ask three of London's health & nutrition experts for their tried and tested, healthy and tasty … [Read more...]
Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales Series Continues
Holding true to its promise, Italian brand Miu Miu continues to create original and extraordinary short films honouring women. Most recently, the fifth film of the Women's Tales series, which launched last year, was released on their … [Read more...]
Get The Look: Over-The-Shoulder Waves
Over the last month of awards season and across the red carpets from L.A to London, a hair trend has been making waves. Channelling their inner Veronica Lake, stars including Isla Fisher, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Lopez graced the red carpet … [Read more...]
2013 Grammy’s Best Dressed
Despite the wardrobe advisory that was said to have been circulated among attendees to this year's Grammy awards, suggesting that "buttocks and breasts are adequately covered" and flagging that "thong-type costumes are problematic", the Grammy's did … [Read more...]
Award For Best BAFTA Beauty: Helen Mirren
Of all the show-stopping beauty looks from last night's BAFTA Awards, including Jennifer Lawrence's grey smoky eyes and straight-from-the-catwalk dual-textured hair, Thandie Newton's au naturale curls and Marion Cotillard's matte red mouth, it was … [Read more...]