by Chrissy Iley Quite a few people, and by that I mean A-list people, go diligently to the Face Place in West Hollywood. So many of them have been going for years and they won`t go anywhere else. You know it is good because they don’t give you … [Read more...]
WIN! ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: SAVAGE BEAUTY TICKETS
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO ALEXANDER MCQUEEN: SAVAGE BEAUTY AT THE V&A SUPPORTED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS® Beauty And The Dirt has teamed up with American Express® and the V&A to offer one lucky person the chance to win a pair of tickets to … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE IMPERIAL, KINGS ROAD
by Chrissy Iley The imperial on the Kings Road is a neighbourly, homely place with internationally inspired dishes; It is cosy but ambitious. I like that. We wanted to go because the sun was out and we know that meant that they would have … [Read more...]
AN AUDIENCE WITH BOBBI BROWN & KATE HUDSON
by Annie Vischer If you've got your eyes set on the Vogue festival this year, make sure to look up the audience with Bobbi Brown, founder of one of the world's most successful cosmetic brands, Kate Upton, the face of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: CITYSWISH MASSAGE
by Chrissy Iley I love the idea of getting a massage. Usually it remains just that, an idea. I had a friend whose mother shot herself and a few days later her boyfriend left her for an older woman. She said the only time she felt she could … [Read more...]
FASHION DIARY: VOGUE FESITIVAL 2015
by Ellanjé Ferguson This year's Vogue Festival will be a weekend of all things beauty, fashion and of course, Vogue. Held on 25-26th of April it's set to be awash with all the information any budding fashion fiend could ask for, from career … [Read more...]
THE BOTANIST, SLOANE SQUARE
by Chrissy Iley The Botanist at Sloane Square is a busy, pretty restaurant. It could be one of those ladies who lunch places but it is not, it is better than that. They clearly paid great attention to detail, to who their customer should be … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: NOPI, LONDON
NOPI is central London's very own Ottolenghi restaurant. The food is famed for its foundation in the Middle East, with touches of Asian and more Mediterranean cuisine. We went along for breakfast, and couldn't resist the baked eggs, but lunch and … [Read more...]
MOBA BANH-MI & BOULANGERIE HITS LONDON
Introducing the latest addition to the Charlotte Street foodie scene - MoBa. Cute name right? It's short for Modern Bakery, clever! The MoBa men have fused traditional French bakery methods with the tastes and flavour combinations of Asian … [Read more...]
RUNNING GIRL? SIGN UP TO A LONDON RUN!
by Annie Vischer If you're the sort of girl that revels in the clocks changing for spring, simply because there's an extra light hour in the evening to run in, then you might be thinking of signing up for a little challenge this year. And if … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL FOOD: MOJO, SOHO
Last week we came across a new find. Mojo. When we walk past a cafe bursting with cold pressed juices and raw, vegan treats, there's no way we're going to walk straight past. We had to investigate, and what a find! According to Mojo their aim is to … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: THE POWER YOGA COMPANY FOUNDERS
by Annie Vischer Annie Vischer talks to The Power Yoga Company founders Amelie and Marie-Laure about bringing London its first power yoga studio, and the health benefits of the practice as a whole. Before you even thought about The Power … [Read more...]
MEXICO COMES TO THE SOUTHBANK
News flash. This year the UK and Mexico are joining forces to celebrate each other's culture, food, tourism, education and more. Sweet right? To kick off the celebrations in London, the Southbank is hosting the Pop-Up Mexican Exhibition. The event … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: A SOHO CURRY
by Chrissy Iley When I used to live in Soho, take aways at least once a week would come in the form of a delicious curry from the local Golden Oven in Bateman Street. Sometimes we’d even sit in there. I’ve always found sitting in a curry … [Read more...]
NAOMI CAMPBELL TO KICK OFF LONDON FASHION WEEK
by Ellanjé Ferguson London Fashion Week is only three weeks away, and Naomi Campbell has announced that she will kick off the week by hosting her Fashion For Relief show. We're used to supermodels opening for shows, but opening fashion week … [Read more...]
3 FREE HEALTH + FITNESS MASTERCLASSES
by Annie Vischer London's outdone itself this month with a whole host of free health and fitness masterclasses on offer. Take a look at what's going on and make the most of it, what have you got to lose? Nike Training Club's London Take … [Read more...]
JOHN GALLIANO FOR MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
by Annie Vischer The Buckingham Palace area is always subject to a lot of hype. Mostly of the royal variety. But this week a building near the palace played host to fashion aristocracy John Galliano and his first collection for Maison Martin … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: FLAT IRON STEAK
Flat Iron Steak was originally a pop-up steak restaurant that...well...popped up just above Shoreditch's Owl & Pussycat pub, and now they've bagged a full-time spot on Beak St in London's Soho. Everything about it is fuss-free. It's a one item … [Read more...]
THEATRE: WICKED THE MUSICAL
by Annie Vischer Anyone who's anyone knows about Wicked. Playing at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, it's still one of the biggest must-sees on the West End. The musical has so far won over 100 international awards, including the Olivier … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: KEU
by Annie Vischer Kêu is the latest Vietnamese food joint to take its place in Soho. You'll find it at 9 Poland Street, and it's a sister site to the much beloved Cay Tre and Viet Grill chain. Kêu takes on more of a casual, pop in, pop out … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE ORGANIC PHARMACY
by Chrissy Iley I first came across The Organic Pharmacy as a place where you could just buy a very nice cleanser when I tried their homeopathic jet lag pills. I find jet lag excruciating, especially coming west to east. I have tried all … [Read more...]
FIT GIRL DIARIES: THE MODEL METHOD
by Annie Vischer There's a new kid on the fitness block and it's called The Model Method. Dying to hear more? It's a programmed devised by established trainer Hollie Grant, founder of Pilates PT, that combines the toning and elegant … [Read more...]
NOT STAYING IN: THE REMEDY
by Chrissy Iley I first walked past The Remedy wine bar thinking it looked rather cosy and rather retro, but I’m a cocktail person so it took a while before I was seduced. Apart from a rather drunken discussion with Gerrard Bassett, the … [Read more...]
OUR 2014 MUSICAL ROUNDUP
by Annie Vischer When it comes to winter, a musical is a must. It's the ultimate form of escapism. Impressive stage effects, captivating story lines, and songs you'll still have in your head the next day. Well chosen tickets make an impressive … [Read more...]