Samantha Barks wears YOKO London to BAFTAs, Sunday 16th February 2014
Samantha Barks of Les Miserables wore a YOKO London 18k gold and natural coloured South Sea pearl necklace to attend the BAFTAs 2014.
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Fire and the Romance | Music Profile
Band/Artist: Fire and the Romance
Location: New York / Los Angeles
Styles: Alt Pop, Alt Rock, Indie
Similar to: Postal Service, Atlas Genius, Bastille, Owl City
Track: Way Down Below
Accolades:
1. Fire and the Romance is a brand new band fronted by Dion Roy. Dion over the past year has independently toured the US extensively, as well as most major Canadian Markets. Last year he also toured Europe on a 13 date run.
2. Dion has had his music and production featured on networks MTV, A&E, Lifetime, Oxygen, and many others.
3. Jenn Stone (Keys for Ke$ha), performs keyboards live with Dion in LA and is in the “Way Down Below” Music Video.
Members/Instruments:
Dion Roy – Vocals, Guitar, Writing
NYC: Leo Fraire – Drums / Jamie Pitrelli Bass / Peter Roessler Guitar
LA: Jenn Stone Keys / Topher Mohr (Mayer Hawthorne) Guitar / Tom Breyfogle Drums
Production/Writing : Produced by Steven Miller, feat. songs written/produced with Steven Miller, David Hodges, Teddy Geiger.
Steven Miller: production/mixing credits include: Demi Lovato, Avril Lavigne, Colbie Caillat, Christina Perri, Tristan Prettyman, David Cook, Tyler Hilton, Haley Reindhart, etc.
David Hodges: (Kelly Clarkson, Avril Lavigne, Daughtry, Evanescence, Javier Colon, Tonic, Grammy wins).
Bio:
Fire & The Romance is a band, founded on one principle – the desire to create a sound that is new, unique and relatable. Though most of the band has been writing music and touring for most of their life, this new collection of songs came from an epiphany that founder Dion Roy had while on tour in Europe as a Singer-Songwriter – and his vision of this larger musical idea needed to be put out into the world.
When inspiration hit, Dion reached out to some of his most trusted music collaborators with the goal of recording this new material as a band, borrowing from each member’s varied inspiration and influences during the process. As a group, they found a voice, and the final product – the eclectic “Adaptations” EP – mixes sparse, bass heavy pop production with arena-ready alt-rock anthems, placing Fire & The Romance somewhere between Atlas Genius, Postal Service and AWOLNation on the genre map.
Now living in New York City, Front-man Dion and his bi-coastal band are anxious to unveil their new material, starting with the single Way Down Below. Says Dion “Way Down Below was born out of a pretty vocal melody idea I had in the middle of the night, but grew in just a few hours into this untamed emotional demon, complete with teeth and a killer haircut. You just can’t look away”
The Adaptations EP will come out Spring 2014, In the meantime, they are excited to see the world react to the new music and have begun touring. “Its been an incredible experience developing this project with my band; the process was both fun and intriguing. The Adaptations EP was an experiment in sound that really turned into something special for all of us – and I love what we found.”
Made In Chelsea Trio Front Row At The Ong-Oaj Pairam Show
ONG-OAJ PAIRAM LAUNCHES NEW AW14 COLLECTION FOLLOWING A SUCESSFUL CATWALK SHOW
British-Thai designer Ong-Oaj Pairam showcased his third season yesterday during a successful runway show at Fashion Scout, Freemasons Hall. The show explored a fascination with danger, dreaming up an army of seductive super villains inspired by the designer’s all-time favourite anti-hero Ursula from the Little Mermaid and was attended by Binky, Louise and Mark from Made In Chelsea.
Ong-Oaj uses the finest British textiles and original prints, many pieces accented with hours of hand embroidery. The colour pallet reflects the warning markings of dangerous animals, dark sultry dresses are accented with toxic bright outwear and metallic snakeskin accessories. Ong-Oaj developed his prints drawing on inspiration from the darker works of American modernist artist Charlie Harper, and through an exploration of toxic animals and plants.
Jasper Conran Autumn Winter 2014 | London Fashion Week
Jasper Conran AW14 was both ladylike and businesslike. Made for women who are going to take over the world in their own kick-ass way. Pale pink and black were the colours of this collection: all the clothes were just sublime.
What do you think?
Amanda Wakeley Autumn/Winter 2014
WHAT: AMANDA WAKELEY AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 LONDON FASHION WEEK SHOW
WHEN: Friday 14th February 2014
WHERE: The Amanda Wakeley Flagship Store, 18 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4HR
Amanda Wakeley today showcased her AW14 collection with an exclusive Salon Show in her new flagship Mayfair store at 18 Albemarle Street.
The AW14 collection is inspired by the elusive and erotic side of Japanese culture. The Amanda Wakeley woman has spent the early weeks of winter in Japan, exploring the cities of Tokyo and Kyoto. She is captivated by the diversity of style and the individuality of their subcultures; she is inspired by their confidence and presence. She delves into the rich history of the country learning of the Samurai and the warrior class. She is strong, confident, fearless and poised a contemporary warrior woman. She identifies with the understated seduction of the geisha.
WHO:
Amanda Wakeley
Laurent Souviron
Lisa Snowden
Marissa Montgomery
Martha Ward
Katie Readman
Saffron Aldridge
Sarah-Anne Macklin
Tiphaine Chapman
Highlights from Amanda Wakeley’s Autumn/Winter 2014 Catwalk Collection
Above (L-R): Amanda Wakeley ; Sarah-Anne Macklin and Darren Kennedy; Marissa Montgomery, Amanda Sheppard (wearing Amanda Wakeley) and Martha Ward (wearing Amanda Wakeley), Saffron Aldridge
Above (L-R): Lisa Snowden (wearing Amanda Wakeley) and Tim Wade; Amanda Sheppard (wearing Amanda Wakeley), Katie Readman, Martha Ward (wearing Amanda Wakeley) and Saffron Aldridge;
Tiphanie Chapman (wearing Amanda Wakeley), Katie Readman and Amanda Sheppard (wearing Amanda Wakeley), Laurent Souviron
Above (L-R): Camilla Rutherford, Sarah-Anne Macklin, Saffron Aldridge and Lisa Snowden (wearing Amanda Wakeley); Darren Kennedy, Sarah-Anne Macklin and Marissa Montgomery
Above (L-R): Sagra Maceira de Rosen and Claudia Silva, Amanda Sheppard and Martha Ward
What do you think?
House of Cards Season 2 Premiere
Netflix’s “House of Cards” Series two Los Angeles Premiere on Thursday, February 13th. Cast members in attendance included Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright and Kate Mara.
The second season of the Netflix original series, from Media Rights Capital, “House of Cards,” premieres Friday, February 14, 2014. All 13-episodes of the season starring Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey (“Horrible Bosses,” “American Beauty,” “The Usual Suspects”) and Golden Globe® nominee Robin Wright (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” “Forrest Gump”), who both received Emmy® nominations for their performances in the first season, will be available for members to watch instantly in all territories where Netflix is available.
Are you excited?
Funkin Cocktail Mixers Review
We love cocktails at Frost and upon receiving these cocktail mixers, or mocktails if you want to go sans alcohol, we were very happy. Especially as you don’t usually have all of the ingredients in your kitchen when you are in the mood for one. Well, problem solved: you just need one of these.
All Funkin cocktail mixers are 100% natural and contain only sun ripened fruit, so all the goodness and natural flavour is retained, meaning you can enjoy a wonderfully delicious mocktail by just adding sparkling water and ice! They are fruity and fresh.
Choose to bring a taste of vibrant Rio to the cold streets of Blighty with the Funkin Brazilian, a tropical blend of mangoes, passion fruit and oranges with Amazonian Guarana, the ‘super seed’, which contains twice the energy of coffee beans, giving you a delicious natural energy kick: this tastes amazing and really gives you a kick. Great for energy and fun. Excellent taste.
Alternatively, opt for the nation’s most popular fruit to bring the taste of summer flooding back and try Funkin Strawberry Daiquiri. a flavour recently voted one of the UK’s favourite cocktails*. (brilliant and tastes great. Not artificial) And complete your marvellous mocktail collection with the Funkin Mojito, made with the highest quality Persian limes blended with the freshest limes for a sharp, refreshing taste.(tastes like a proper Mojito, we added some rum and the taste was amazing)
The Funkin team travels all over the world sourcing the very best ingredients to ensure you enjoy the best tasting drinks. Each Funkin cocktail mixer has been created in consultation with some of the world’s best bartenders, with no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or additives.
These mixers are great, they don’t taste artificial and they are fresh and fruity. We were surprised at just how great they tasted. Very impressive for something that comes out of a carton.
The full Funkin range is available nationwide at Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Co-op, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Majestic Wine, Harrods, Ocado, Amazon, DrinkShop.com
Austenland Film Review
Austenland is a quirky and fun film; a delightful romantic comedy and a modern twist on the timeless tales of Jane Austen’s romance novels. The imaginative story focuses on a woman named Jane, played by Keri Russell (TV’s “Felicity” and The Americans) who is obsessed with the Regency era and the famed author’s fiction. Determined to be the heroine of her own story, Jane spends her life savings on a trip to Austenland, an eccentric resort where guests experience complete immersion in the Regency era. Armed with her bonnet, corset and needlepoint, Jane strives to avoid spinsterhood … but has a difficult time determining where fantasy ends and real life—and maybe even love—begins.
Jennifer Coolidge is hilarious and adds some brashness while Keri Russell plays the introverted, Austen-obsessed thirty-something women who still believes in old fashioned love and romance. I would have liked a little bit more of the background of her love life, it is referenced to but you feel like you are missing something. Although it is obvious that she was hurt badly.
I love the progression of Russell’s character, Jane. She slowly becomes more kick ass, in a way this is a coming-of-age comedy, or coming-of-self comedy. The regency era set and Austenland itself is amazing. The supporting cast are great, bringing excellent comedy timing and some OTT moments. The script is very good; different and funny. Jane Seymour is also great as the stuck-up owner of Austenland.
Will Jane find true love? Will she regret spending her life savings on going to Austenland? Watch the film and find out. This is a good, funny comedy.
