Art of Brick: Lego as Fine Art
‘Brick artist’ is what it says on Nathan Sawaya’s business card, which is not a card at all. Instead, it’s a classic 1×4 Lego brick, in yellow colour. ‘Yellow’ is…
Zuzana Ritchie
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Since moving to London in her twenties, Zuzana accidentally developed something of a multiple personality career disorder: From radio broadcasting days at BBC World Service to the world of magazines at the former IPC Media publishing house. After leaving the corporate world behind, she could be found at the photo shoots as a make-up artist or in the recording studios as voice-over artist.
These days she uses her make-up artist background to talk and write mostly about her favourite subject: Beauty. Her other favourite subjects are gender equality, every colour ever invented, portrait artists, photography, Marvel, red wine and the importance of humour.
Authentic Kurdish Flavours At London’s Nandine
Like most Londoners, I’m on a constant mission to get my taste buds excited. London spoils us ridiculously with never-ending options. Cue my delight at the opportunity to sample…
A Masterclass In Amaretto Cocktails at Eataly
‘Mi piaci, aah-haaah, mi piaci, aah-haah, tanto, tanto….’ Raffaella Carrà’s sultry, singing voice was filling my ears while I was filling up my cocktail shaker with all the ingredients to…
Ultimate Pre-Wedding Skin Care Guide
As a former make-up artist I solemnly swear that a happy skin equals a happy bride. During the wedding make-up trial sessions I used to at least wag my…
5 Ways To Ace Your Bride’s Speech
It’s been a solid while since I’ve been to a wedding but coincidentally one is coming up in my calendar, and I am suddenly exceedingly excited. Is it because of…
LINES – New Alternative Cabaret Show
Edgy and underground, LINES is all about modernising and reinventing a classic cabaret. Launched this February at Hackney Wick’s Studio 9294, situated next to a scenic view of the River…
Delicious Pho Launches in London
From Canada to Spitalfields, a successful Vietnamese restaurant finds its newest home in East London’s lively hub of food, art, music, and events. Its founder, Chau Tran, with her natural…
Blue Zone Lifestyle a Key to Wellbeing
It is no secret that the path to an optimal state of mind, body, and spirit, is a healthy lifestyle. It opens the door to a more fulfilling life. The…
Jamaican British Fusion at Wood & Water
Where can you go right now that is cosy and cool to experience a fresh spin on a familiar and contemporary British menu? Wood & Water is the brainchild of…
Beauty Buzz with Zuz – The December Edition
Cool December snuck up on me. My skin is feeling the chill and I’m way too alert to chill out. You and I know that sooner than you say ‘All…