by Ellanjé Ferguson LOLA's Cupcakes, our favourite guilty pleasure has launched a brand new super cute range, collaborating with Hello Kitty! The range is available starting today 9 April 2015 in the LOLA's Selfridges Food Hall Concession … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN’S THE STUDIO
by Brooke Varney Bobbi Brown's The Studio in Covent Garden. As if we don't love Bobbi Brown enough already, we're kind of obsessed with her newest store. Unlike any other she's opened before, The Studio offers much more than any old makeup … [Read more...]
HEIDI KLEIN POP-UP HITS COVENT GARDEN
For the perfect piece of swimwear to add to your wardrobe this summer look no further than the Heidi Klein pop-up shop at 29 Floral Street, Covent Garden, which is now open for your shopping pleasure! Running throughout the summer months, this 1,000 … [Read more...]
A GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE WORLD CUP 2014
With the 2014 World Cup starting Thursday 12 June, every girl needs a guide to the sporting event of the season. A girl’s got to have the perfect viewing spot (preferably free of beer-soaked supporters), a brush-up on some quick World Cup … [Read more...]
AVEDA TURNS MATCHMAKER…FOR YOUR HAIR!
by Annie Vischer Are you getting a little tired of your hair look at the minute? Now's the time that thoughts turn to having a little bit of a change up. The season is heading into summer, the wardrobe is getting revamped, holidays are being … [Read more...]
FITNESS FASHION: MEET LULULEMON
by Annie Vischer There's something cult-like about Lululemon. It was only founded in 1998 and has already seemingly taken the world by storm. So what's so special about it? Granted, the rails are full of pastel colours, feminine fits and … [Read more...]
BURBERRY BEAUTY BOX HITS COVENT GARDEN
by Annie Vischer Burberry have an early little Christmas treat for us. And it is open today. Introducing the Burberry Beauty Box, which has taken up residence in London's festive Covent Garden. Here you will be able to get our hands on the full … [Read more...]
Bar Chocolat
In celebration of its new, innovative liquid Chocolat Luxe, Baileys launches Bar Chocolat in London's Covent Garden. An immersive, multi-sensory experience, Bar Chocolat will see handpicked artisan visionaries including Bompas & parr, Tabitha … [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...]
Yotopia Outdoor Yoga
If, like us, you're looking for something to do this, and each Friday evening throughout the summer, that does not involve a beer garden, why not turn your hand - and indeed body - to Yotopia's Outdoor Rocket Yoga. Direct from LA (where else!), … [Read more...]
M-A-C Cosmetics Opens Pro Store in Covent Garden
Covent Garden, home to London Fashion Week, 'Theatreland' and the venue for some of the most exclusive pop-up stores to grace the streets of London is now the new go-to for beauty aficionados as MAC Cosmetics unveil its brand new Pro store. The … [Read more...]
Summer Beauty Looks at Chanel Beauty Atelier
Summer has begun over at the Chanel Beauty Atelier in Covent Garden, where the presitigious beauty brand will be hosting live make up sessions throughout June and July. Showcasing four looks (from natural barely-there beach make up to seasonal … [Read more...]
Bloom’s Pick Your Own Strawberries Pop Up
I love the city - the constant movement, the ever-changing urban landscape, the buzz. But as soon as the summer comes around I find myself craving space, greenery, the great outdoors and the quintessential start-of-summer strawberry-picking that … [Read more...]
Gin Is In
Gin is back in, and to cement the place of the much-loved tipple, Tanqueray are opening the Tanqueray Gin Palace. Reliving the original splendour of a roaring 19th Century gin palace, with a modern twist. Oh and actor Idris Elba will be opening … [Read more...]
Balthazar London
by John Gregory Smith One of my favourite New York restaurants, Balthazar, has opened up in Covent Garden, on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street, just across from The Royal Opera House. Founder, Keith McNally has endeavoured to … [Read more...]
Divine Fairtrade Pop Up
This year, Divine Chocolate is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 25th February to 10th March, with a pop up shop in Covent Garden. For two weeks, Divine will be showcasing new products, their indulgent new Easter range and sharing … [Read more...]
Chanel’s Christmas Pop Up
Men take note; there are few things we covet more than finding a monochromatic interlinked-C emblazoned package beneath the Christmas tree. And this year, Chanel are making it easy for us (and you) thanks to their Chanel Christmas Grotto which opens … [Read more...]
London Cocktail Week 2012
Don’t forget to sign up and get your wrist band for London Cocktail Week, which starts next week. Once again, over 100 of the best bars across the capital will be throwing open their doors to offer £4 cocktails all week to those wearing a London … [Read more...]
Yotopia in Covent Garden (am.)
In the heart of Covent Garden's St Martin's Courtyard, you'll find Yotopia. Offering hot yoga and pilates, plus a brand new 'Myo-Fit' yoga class, Quantum Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, and Anusara Yoga, over recent months it has fast become the … [Read more...]
Champagne + Fromage
Finally, a shop dedicated to two of my favourite things. Wish a warm welcome to Covent Garden’s newest opening Champagne + Fromage. Champagne + Fromage is an incredible cellar brimming with award winning champagnes and the best from independent … [Read more...]
Silent Cinema’s London Pop Up
For two nights only , Silent Cinema will transform Covent Garden's St Martin's Courtyard into an open air theatre for perfect summer-evening al fresco film-viewing. A full sized cinema screen will be erected in the courtyard, the soundtrack will be … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: Chanel Pops Up
Chanel's hotly-anticipated Covent Garden pop up beauty boutique is set to open to the public tomorrow, but this afternoon Beauty and the Dirt were lucky enough to take a sneak peek - and a couple of snapshots - and needless to say, those interlocking … [Read more...]
Marion Cottilard, The Fashion Stake Rises
Marion Cottilard can do no wrong in our eyes. The French beauty, with her enviable long, lithe limbs, teeny tiny waste and lush brunette locks is the perfect Parisian style ambassador.So what if she wore this green A-line skirt twice in the space of … [Read more...]
Chanel Pops Up In Covent Garden
We're surprised you haven't heard our squeals, but I'm pretty sure you can sense our excitement emanating through your computer screens at the news that Chanel are set to host a beauty and fragrance pop up concept store in London's iconic Covent … [Read more...]