by Ellanjé Ferguson Happy 50th Birthday SJP! As one of the greatest fashionistas ever, Sarah Jessica Parker has become timeless. Her sense of style and ever-changing hair has made her one of our lasting favourites in the style stakes, and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY & FASHION INDUSTRY AT SXSW 2015
The annual South by Southwest festival is in full swing. From March 13-21, the focus is on film, and throughout this week, numerous speakers and presenters are holding conferences to share their wealth of knowledge. Within this group, several key … [Read more...]
TOP FIVE NEWCOMER MODELS TO WATCH
by Ellanjé Ferguson Now that we've had some time to digest all that Fashion Month had to offer and dished about our favourite pieces from the biggest shows - we've also rounded up a list of some of the stunning new faces we saw. We want to keep a … [Read more...]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Idea!
By Chrissy Iley I remember when Mother’s Day was just about getting a few flowers. No mother expected or demanded more. I must admit mine was rather disappointed one year when I really left it to the last minute and stole them from the local … [Read more...]
CHARLOTTE TILBURY x NORMAN PARKINSON
By Krista Madden Instagram is big. We know that. But now it's responsible for an incredible collaboration that nobody thought could happen, even though I think when Charlotte Tilbury channels something she has the power and charm to manifest most … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN HOT COLLECTION
by Annie Vischer The word most used to describe Kate Upton? Hot. So it stands to reason that's the name of their latest collection. Everything about it screams hazy summer evenings, and now that spring is well and truly in the air, we're happy … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: JO MALONE ROCK THE AGES
By Krista Madden The brand new Jo Malone Rock The Ages Collection takes the fragrance brand to another level, one of their strongest launches in a while. Not only the fragrances themselves but with the delightful packaging. We've all got our … [Read more...]
GET THE LOOK: SERENA
Set in the 1930s USA Depression-era, the wardrobe and makeup in the film Serena, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper was a vision. There are a variety of looks throughout the film; you get to see a very well put together Lawrence with … [Read more...]
BEAUTY PREVIEW: ELF SKIN CARE COLLECTION
by Ellanjé Ferguson E.L.F. (Eyes.Lips.Face.) Cosmetics is known for no fuss effective products at a wonderful price. Their cosmetics range has already a favourite with many, but now they're set to launch a skincare collection. The range … [Read more...]
URBAN RETREAT AT HARRODS: THE MAKE-UP SALON
by Ellanjé Ferguson We've all visited a beauty counter for a little make-over some time. It's a treat! Being transformed with a range of products you've never tried before, then swishing out of the store, a couple of lipsticks in hand, and a … [Read more...]
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
by Annie Vischer We're heading behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week AW15 again to get the latest on trends, new products and techniques. See what's going on at the likes of Carolina Herrera, Badgley Mishka, Dennis Basso and Rodarte AW15 … [Read more...]
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY: NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
by Annie Vischer New York Fashion Week has been buzzing despite the plummeting temperatures outside. The designs have been eye-catching, the FROWs star-spangled, and the beauty looks? Well take a look... Models wore nails but butter … [Read more...]
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: THE LOWDOWN
by Ellanjé Ferguson New York Fashion Week has begun and is off to a very snowy start. With only a few shows underway, we’re taking notes to prepare both our closets and wallets. Although, every designer and runway show is going to be different, … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: TRU’S SARAJANE LYNCH
SaraJane is a beauty entrepreneur and founder of the brand, TRU skincare. In this interview, SaraJane shares what sparked the idea for TRU, how the brand began, and some of the challenges she's faced along the way! Beauty and the Dirt: What … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: BEATITUDE’S REBECCA O’CONNOR
Meet Rebecca, founder of the award-winning aromatherapy brand, Beatitude. In this interview with Beauty and the Dirt, Rebecca shares the history behind the brand, how she broke into the market, and where she plans to take Beatitude … [Read more...]
INTERVIEW: CODE BEAUTIFUL’S SARAH CROSS
Meet Sarah Cross, co-founder of the revolutionary mascara brand, CODE Beautiful! In this exclusive interview with Beauty and the Dirt, Sarah shares her motivation behind creating the brand, what makes her mascara so transformative, what her future … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE CAMPAIGN: TRY CODE BEAUTIFUL MASCARA FOR FREE!
Co-founder of CODE Beautiful Sarah Cross just let us in on a just released exclusive campaign that will allow you to try CODE Beautiful mascara for FREE! CODE Beautiful is the brilliant invention of Sarah Cross and Kirsti Shuba, two entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: LITTLE BLACK PRIMER
by Ellanjé Ferguson As we know, supermodel and sister to The Kardashians, Kendall Jenner has recently been named as the new face of Estēe Lauder. Yesterday, the Little Black Primer mini film was released starring Miss. Jenner herself. The … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICKS
by Chrissy Iley I can`t remember a time when I did not have a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in my make-up bag. It delivers a soft focus, lit from within glow in a lovely subtle golden bronze. Since its original inception there is a Rose version, a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THIS WORKS DEEP SLEEP
by Chrissy Iley I don`t sleep. Sometimes because I am worried, sometimes because I am jetlagged, and sometimes because I am too tired. Rarely because I am too enthusiastic. The non-sleeping thing was taking over my life. It is hard to make … [Read more...]
TOM FORD: LIPS AND BOYS
by Annie Vischer We love Tom Ford's Lips & Boys collection. If your not in the know, the man himself has released a collection of 50 lip colours, each named after a gent that inspired him. We're talking actors, designers, editors. Didier … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS INTRAVITAL PLUS
by Chrissy Iley I think we all know by now that it is not all about what you put on your skin or how you look after it, beauty comes from within. Healthy diet equals healthy skin. None of us are perfect and the simple fact is in winter we are … [Read more...]
SOPHIA WEBSTER AW14: THE RETURN OF THE FRENCH MANI
by Annie Vischer If you thought that the French manicure had gone out of style along with perms and butterfly-clipped corn rows then you were wrong. Cast your mind back to the Sophia Webster AW14 show, it brought the nail look back with Barbie … [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...]