(almost) at the movies: catching fire

The much-awaited trailer for the second film in the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire, was revealed at the MTV Movie Awards last night… and based on what we can see, I think we’ll have another

in the news: h&m to open in australia

Aussie fashion lovers, your dreams have come true! After the recent arrival of Topshop and Zara on antipodean shores, H&M has confirmed via Twitter that it will open its first Australian store in...

fashion inspiration: gangster squad

If it wasn’t for the risk to life, I’d sign up to be a 1940s gangster girl in a heartbeat – the clothes are fabulous! Here’s some tips for channeling your own underworld glam from the safety of...

watch it: the lizzie bennet diaries

I know I’m a bit late to the party here but I’ve just discovered The Lizzie Bennet Diaries – and I’m already a huge fan! (Seriously, I’ve spent every spare moment over the past few days catching...

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best of 2012: music

With the official Gangnam Style YouTube clip hitting 1 billion views just an hour or so ago, it seems a great time to discuss the best songs of the year. Of course, the K-Pop hit has to be up...

2012 in review: movies

I love film but with everything that’s been going on this year, I must admit I’ve watched less than I normally would. As a result, I will be even less offended than usual if you choose to disagree...

friday film: all i want for christmas is you

It’s time to get festive! It’s less than two weeks until Christmas and as I type, the snow is falling outside my window in big, fluffy flakes. If your weather is a little less conducive to a...

at the movies: skyfall

I’m a Bond fan from way back so I was really excited to check out the latest instalment in the franchise. Let me start by saying Skyfall is spectacular, and you should see it. If you don’t want to...

what’s on: the scribe’s house

Anthropologie is proud to debut The Scribe’s House by Argentinean artist Pablo Lehmann. The installation — vestiges of an imaginary living space crafted from the pages of discarded books — explores...

in the news: anne hathaway’s wedding dress

Congratulations to the gorgeous Anne Hathaway and Adam Schulman, who married in Big Sur on Saturday. We don’t have any official photos of the happy couple yet, but Valentino has released a sketch...

what’s on: project x

When I ducked over to London for a long weekend with the girls, little did I expect that we would end up being summoned to a parole hearing… and at the London Transport Museum at that! Project X is...

(almost) at the movies: cloud atlas

I must confess I haven’t read the best-selling novel (it’s shameful how often this seems to be happening lately) but watching this trailer makes me want to run down to the store and buy it right...

in the news: blake lively weds ryan reynolds

Even Gossip Girl didn’t know about this weekend’s biggest secret – Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got hitched! While no photos have emerged yet (apparently Martha Stewart Wedding will have the...

friday film: it’s getting late

The most recent short film in Miu Miu’s Woman Tales series premiered tonight at the Venice Film Festival – so please excuse me for being a bit early with this week’s Friday film but I couldn’t wait...

5 must-pack items: beach break

With the gorgeous weather we’re experiencing in Europe right now, I’m pretty sure everyone is either at the beach or wishing they were! To help you get prepared (or enable your day-dreaming), here...

fashion inspiration: the great gatsby

It’s still another five months before the film hits our screens, but designers are already taking inspiration from Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby (noteably Gucci and Alberta Feretti).This is going...

lusting for: crayola nail polish

I loved Crayola crayons as a kid, with all those beautiful colours and endless possibilities. Now, that little piece of childhood is available for us to enjoy as adults!Crayola has released a mini...

in the news: miss wu by jason wu

After the success of Jason Wu’s collection for Target earlier this year, the designer has decided to launch a contemporary line called Miss Wu. The ready-to-wear collection will be created in...

(almost) at the movies: oz the great and powerful

My fairytale moment continues! First, we had a peek at Angelina Jolie in costume as Cinderella’s glass slipper. Today, we have the trailer for the upcoming prequel to the Wizard of Oz. Oz: The...

lusting for: louboutin’s glass slipper

I’ve been having a bit of a Cinderella moment lately. No, I haven’t been dropping shoes all over town, but I have just finished reading Cinder by Marissa Meyer (an intriguing summer read, if you’re...

fashion inspiration: the spice girls

When the Spice Girls hit the big time, I was the perfect (tween) age to love everything about them – their poppy music, their “girl power” message, and, of course, their fabulous outfits. This...

friday film: kristen stewart’s vanity fair photoshoot

If you haven’t seen Kristen Stewart’s photoshoot in Vanity Fair yet, make sure you check it out. It’s one of the most beautifully shot editorials I’ve seen in a while (and with Mario Testino behind...

(almost) at the movies: maleficent

The latest in the long line of classic fairy tale re-tellings is Maleficent, which will tell the story of Sleeping Beauty through the eyes of the evil sorceress. It will focus on the story of how...

(almost) at the movies: the perks of being a wallflower

If you ever wondered what Emma Watson would sound like with an American accent, now’s your chance. The first trailer for The Perks of Being a Wallflower (and her first-post Harry Potter leading...

in the news: the devil wears prada sequel is coming

I love The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger – I own the book in two languages and have seen the film adaption starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway more times than I can count – so I’m very...

the queen’s jubilee = british sales!

This weekend marks the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and to celebrate, many of my favourite British retailers are putting on some smashing deals. Here are a few I know about – if you know of any more,...

friday film: a therapy

I think it’s great that so many fashion labels have started putting out short films to promote their collections and today’s is one of the best I’ve seen so far. A Therapy from Prada stars Helena...

(almost) at the movies: the great gatsby

We’ve been waiting a while for this trailer to land and today, it’s finally here! The upcoming release of The Great Gatsby is directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo diCaprio, Carey Mulligan...

what’s on: ballgowns: british glamour since 1950

If you’re in London over the next few months, be prepared for the onslaught of fabulous exhibits timed to coincide with the Olympics. The one I’m most excited about is Ballgowns: British Glamour...