By Chrissy Iley Some time ago, I bought my cat a monthly subscription to a box of cat treats that would arrive to great excitement. Roger loved everything about his Kitnap box. There would be cat nip toys, feathers on strings and samples of new … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2016: HAIR
By Vesi Maslenishka Ok, so we've shared our beauty gift suggestions with you so we thought it might be time to give you some suggestions for hair. Christmas is a great excuse to ask for that new pair of hair tongues or those hair straighteners … [Read more...]
BEAUTY: CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2016
By Vesi Maslenishka It's that time again; the time of year when we start splurging out on lovely goodies for our family and friends for Christmas. We know how difficult it can be searching for the perfect gift so we're here to help. We have … [Read more...]
BURT’S BEES AND THE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
We love a bit of Burt's Bees here in the office. Not just because their range is great, but because they've been busy helping the bees. So what's the buzz? Well, since 2007 Burt's Bees set up The Greater Good Foundation, which is a non-profit, … [Read more...]
CRAIG DAVID SWITCHES ON OXFORD STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
We're getting more into the Christmas spirit here at the Beauty and the Dirt offices each day now that there's not long left until December. We're lucky because we're based so close to Oxford Circus and have the privilege of enjoying the Christmas … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: EVAN RACHEL WOOD
Tell us about your most memorable Christmas... My most memorable Christmas would probably be the first Christmas I spent with my son. I think part of the magic of having kids and holidays is you get to relive the magic you felt when you were a kid … [Read more...]
HOW MANY CALORIES IN A MINCE PIE?!
by Brooke Varney It's that time of year again, when grocery stores and eateries alike sell one of our all-time favorite holiday treats. The fruity, buttery goodness known as mince pies, although delicious, aren't always the best choice health … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: GROOMING GIFTS FOR MEN
by Annie Vischer When it comes to guys, we think they secretly love a bit of pampering just as much as we do. Just ask David Gandy (above). Or just look at him. That's fine too. Here are our favourite five man-friendly grooming gifts that will … [Read more...]
SHOP SUNGLASSES ONLINE
There's always an excuse to buy a new pair of sunglasses, if we see a gorgeous pair we'll pick them up any time of the year. Especially now we've discovered a very convenient one-stop-shop that stocks so many of our favourite designer … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: SCENTS TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
by Annie Vischer When it comes to gifting perfume this Christmas, it's so hard to get it right. With a wall of new releases facing you in every department store, how are you supposed to decide? So we decided to revert back to the classics, our … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MAC HEIRLOOM MIX
by Annie Vischer MAC Cosmetics new Heirloom Mix is a must when gift shopping this season. Although be warned, you'll want to keep it all for yourself! 'Strike an heir of sophistication, with royally rich colour that exudes an aristocratic … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: FRAGRANCE GIFT SETS
by Annie Vischer The Perfume Society Holiday Collection Discovery Box (£15.00) is a fail safe present for a fragrance fanatic. The box houses a hand picked selection of scent minis. From Mary Greenwell Plum, to Agent Provocateur Fatale, to … [Read more...]
#GOODINTENTIONS: A WHITE CHRISTMAS SMILE
Christmas is creeping up on us and the time to enjoy all our festive favourites is nearly here. From mulled wine to mince pies, all these delicious treats are something we all look forward to every year but we must be careful not to let our oral … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE LIBERTY ADVENT CALENDAR
by Annie Vischer There's always a host of luxury advent calendars to choose from now, whether they're gourmet chocolate themed, or full of perfume minis. But Liberty have gone and created the mother of all advent calendars that overshadows … [Read more...]
GLOSSYBOX REVEALS HARVEY NICHOLS CHRISTMAS BOX
by Brooke Varney Glossybox's Harvey Nichols Limited Edition Christmas Box (£30.00) It's not often that one can say that they've found the perfect Christmas gift, but this certainly comes close, especially if anyone on your list loves makeup. … [Read more...]
CHRISSY ILEY ON DIANE WARREN
by Chrissy Iley Every time somebody has ever said to me I’ve got a friend you’re going to love, I’ve always hated them. So when a friend mentioned that his two most favourite people should meet and that we would love each other, I was more … [Read more...]
DECK THE HALLS WITH CELEBRITY INSTAGRAM PICS!
by Annie Vischer We're sure you've been peppering your festive season with Christmas loving Tweets, Instagram snaps and Facebook posts, and luckily for us our favourite social media savvy celebs have been doing the same! Here is our pick of … [Read more...]
NUTRITION & WELLNESS COACH KAREN CUMMINGS-PALMER
by Chrissy Iley I recently met with Karen Cummings-Palmer. She is a nutrition and wellness coach. She works with clients on what she calls ‘Age Management’. She has am impressive celeb client list - including woman of the moment Nancy … [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...]
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...]
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...]