by Annie Vischer Though she's now a San Fran resident, Valerie Orsoni was born and raised in Corsica. As a young adult she found she was overweight, hardly surprising when you consider that her father was a brilliant chef. Deciding to do … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE DETOX KITCHEN
by Chrissy Iley I have wanted to try The Detox Kitchen for a while. I love the idea of beautiful healthy food delivered to you in the morning in packets that are portable and can go with you anywhere. Of course it is always a good idea to eat … [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...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: TROPICAL JUMBLE SHAKE
by Annie Vischer We decided it was time to inject a little bit of sunshine into our shake routine, seeing as the English weather seems so adamant to deprive us of it at the moment! So our Editor Krista got to work with her Tropical Jumble … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: MORNING MATCHA MILKSHAKE
by Annie Vischer Everyone needs a little bit of a pick-me-up (or in some cases a haul-me-up) in the morning. But if you're not a coffee girl, then it's a little hard to come by! That's until you factor matcha into the equation. This powerful … [Read more...]
BLAKE LIVELY’S LIFESTYLE WEBSITE LAUNCH
I know we're all supposed to titter and tut when celebrities release a sideline business or publication, but when it came to Blake Lively announcing that she is due to launch her own lifestyle business in the near future, well, I couldn't help but … [Read more...]
A HARDCORE BARRECORE CLASS
by Chrissy Iley For the past few years barre classes have been the go to workout for women in LA and New York. Actresses have more than once turned up to be interviewed by me in their barre outfit looking lean and balletic and confessing to … [Read more...]
AMERICAN TEA ROOM & MATTHEW BIANCANIELLO
by Chrissy Iley A few months ago I gave up drinking coffee. My relationship with coffee was as deep and embedded as my relationship with any lover or family member. I needed five strong cappuccinos to get out of bed as opposed to 5k like a … [Read more...]
VICTORIA BECKHAM + HER SUPERFOOD DISCOVERY
by Annie Vischer Victoria Beckham has divulged a little secret. And we're rather curious about it. You know we're superfood nuts over here at Beauty And The Dirt, so really, anything vaguely nutrition orientated was going to have us at hello. … [Read more...]
BEAUTY MEETS MOTORING WITH BENEFIT AND CITROEN
by Liz Turner Want to win a car? How about a stylish car created by Benefit and Citroen? The two companies have come together to create a series of DS3 models, to be launched exclusively via the online fashion store ASOS. Citroen and … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: KELLY HOPPEN
by Annie Vischer Kelly Hoppen MBE is not only a renowned designer, former Dragon's Den dragon and owner of her own Kelly Hoppen Interiors, she has also taken on a role as Design Consultant at Kleenex, through which she is able to work to help … [Read more...]
THE LITTLE LIBRARY GYM & NUTRITION
by Chrissy Iley The moment came when I was at a party. I met a doctor, Dr Aseem Malhotra. He is a passionate man and he talks about changing the world one sugary drink at a time with the same kind of zeal and charisma that I’ve only ever seen once … [Read more...]
CLEO ROCOS AND AQUARIVA TEQUILA
by Chrissy Iley I used to drink vodka all the time. It was easy. I could make martinis or delight in them being made for me. will.i.am, a few years ago, introduced me to the vodka skinny - vodka, soda, a chunk of lime. He spoke of it as a … [Read more...]
DRIVING AUDI’S SUPERCAR: THE R8 V10
by Liz Turner I had an excellent Christmas present from Audi – a drive in an R8 V10. The R8 is the curvaceous supercar driven by the delicious Robert Downey Jnr as Tony Stark in the Ironman films, and I’ve been dieing to have a go for a long … [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...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 6
by Annie Vischer One of the concepts that recurs most in my Bodyism sessions is that of the core. The starting point for each of the exercises will involve thinking about your core, and engaging. A large part of starting out with Bodyism … [Read more...]
INTERIORS: WINTER WARMERS
By Sadaf Safdar Need a little comfort in your life? From luxurious fabrics to glitzy accessories take a look at this seasons winter trends. Snuggle up with throw back cushions, velvet throws amidst the aroma of burning wood. To create those … [Read more...]
TOM’S KITCHEN CANARY WHARF
by Annie Vischer When December hits, Canary Wharf, the chrome-metal-esque area of London with gleaming skyscrapers as far as the eye can see, transforms into a veritable winter wonderland. As part of the Soho media set, slash weekend Chelsea … [Read more...]
LE CAPRICE, LONDON
by Chrissy Iley Le Caprice has always been a very special restaurant. Chic, timeless, delicious, cosy, inimitable. Every time I go there it’s bathed in memories. It’s the restaurant that has seen so many special occasions – birthdays, … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 5
by Annie Vischer I'm into my fifth week of being a clean and lean girl and feeling pretty darned good with it. The cleanse has been and gone, now it's all about maintaining the lifestyle. This is, in part, fairly easy. The cleanse teaches you … [Read more...]
GOLF GTI: THE CAR EVERYONE WANTS
by Liz Turner It’s rare for a car to be just right, a car most people would be perfectly happy to own and drive every day. VW’s marketing elves hit the nail square on the head with its ‘like a Golf’ ad campaign. I know plenty of Golf owners, … [Read more...]
ENJOY A SPOT OF WINTER AFTERNOON TEA
Luxury UK tea emporium, Tea Palaceand boutique Marylebone hotel No. Ten Manchester Street have teamed up to create a festive afternoon tea. As you might expect, the winter themed treats on offer have been inspired and incorporate tea as an … [Read more...]
BODYISM DIARIES: WEEK 3
by Annie Vischer I am one week into the Bodyism Clean & Lean cleanse, and so far, I am coping far better than I thought I would! Take a look at a typical day's menu below: Breakfast - 3 scrambled eggs (1 whole egg and 2 egg whites) with … [Read more...]
THE RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT CURRY
by Annie Vischer As the winter months settle in, sometimes there's nothing better than huddling up for the evening indoors with your favourite curry. It's one of the ultimate comfort foods out there. I'm a Korma girl, I can't handle a lot of … [Read more...]