Tobacco to treat the skin?

Mar 10, 2010

It's common knowledge that smoking does horrible things to the skin, but new studies suggest otherwise. A new discovery by CosmeticsDesign has us rethinking everything we've been told about tobacco.   (> more)

French beauty with a side of Belgian design

Mar 8, 2010

Beauty loves nothing more than going back to basics; French skincare expert Caudalie is renowned for their use of grapes and all things viney. And now for that Margelia suite at their chic Bordeaux spa. Care for a little Cabernet? (> more)

Forget running, hit the runway

Feb 19, 2010

Every fashion season, it seems as though the heels are getting higher and higher. In the midst of fashion week, Swide explores the trend in fitness that not only will help a fashionista demand attention upon arriving to a fashion show, but also improve her health at the same time. (> more)

Roses are red, and pink and coral...

Feb 12, 2010

Bouquet for the lips. A year after it was launched Dolce & Gabbana's make-up line is boasting a new lipstick collection, The Roses, whose five girly to sexy tones shall give your spring beauty routine a little Scarlett va-va-voom. (> more)

Farming your way to a better body

Feb 2, 2010

Washed out and out of shape, growing tired of mundane urbanite living? It may sound like quite a bleak picture but this time of year we are all feeling the greys. An unusual holiday break may just be the answer to all your fitness woes... (> more)

Eugene Souleiman on Sicilian grooming and the retro look

Jan 28, 2010

Swide caught up with world-renowned hair stylist Eugene Souleiman backstage at the Dolce & Gabbana show where he shared his hairspirations behind the overall look of our models turned Sicilian actors. (> more)

Skiing, minus the snow?

Jan 27, 2010

Just a few weeks shy of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Swide takes a look at the newest ski-inspired workout to serve both amateurs and pros alike. (> more)

Eugene Souleimann video: How to get boudoir hair

Dec 31, 2009

Catwalk hairstylist Eugene Souleimann shows you how to get spring 2010's sexy disheveled look with the help of a hair-comb. What else? (> more)

Video: Get the Brigitte Bardot look in 5 minutes

Dec 28, 2009

The 1956 film And God Created Woman in which Bardot stars pretty much sums her immense beauty. The French cinema star whose sexy, liberated style has outraged and inspired the world was showcased on D&G's spring 2010 catwalk - discover how to achieve the look at home courtesy of super make-up artist Pat McGrath. (> more)

Meet Tyson: Exclusive video interview

Dec 25, 2009

The sight of male model Tyson striding down a catwalk is enough to satisfy most of us, however the slaves to fashion that we are, Swide set off backstage to discover more about this Texas treasure. (> more)

Silence is all shades of golden

Dec 11, 2009

Enough with embarrassing revelations under the influence! This holiday season is your chance to glow in the manner of a mysterious screen siren - just keep your lips tight and nicely painted in the new Golden Beams colours. (> more)

Be this season's belle of the opera!

Nov 25, 2009

Glamour doesn't need an excuse, but if you're looking for one - try the opening of the opera season at Milan's La Scala: think pure elegance and impeccably chic ladies with impeccably chic airs. Joining the glamourous affair this year, Dolce & Gabbana offers VIPs a preview of the upcoming collection as well as the ultimate beauty experience for an inauguration in style... (> more)

Scarlett Johansson: Home alone has never been sexier

Nov 13, 2009

We're used to seeing women looking hot to trot in glamorous bars, taking on the world in slick offices and flipping between cities aboard a jet but looking elegant in the kitchen however is not an obvious image. Showcasing the modern luxury of quality time alone - Swide takes a closer look at the new images of Dolce & Gabbana's The One fragrance campaign starring Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson and rethinks that night on the town. (> more)

Spring 2010: Go West, life is blonder there

Oct 9, 2009

Swide reported back in May that blondes are having more financial fun, as the current economic crisis creates the renaissance of the blonde. During the spring 2010 shoes the argument appeared to have become a reality as Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel in Paris and Dolce & Gabbana in Milan showed a bevy of blonde Bardot look-a likes. (> more)

Healthy ageing Spanish style

Oct 5, 2009

The words healthy ageing are like music to our ears. A new Spanish spa (rumoured to have already been frequented by supermodel Naomi Campbell) is already on our fall/winter list of things to do. (> more)

The Stone Age diet

Mar 8, 2010

We're always on the hunt for the newest diet trends, but why not opt for a diet that dates back 10,000 years? Swide explores how the Stone Age or otherwise known as "Paleo" diet, is designed specifically to fit humankind. (> more)

The unlikely pedicurist

Mar 2, 2010

 It would seem unlikely that the words, pedicure and fish would be uttered in the same sentence.But in actuality, the unconventional pedicure involving aquatic life has been popular in countries from the United States to even Turkey. It seems France has caught the bug, as many spas are now offering these fishy pedicures. (> more)

Brushes are a girl's best friend

Feb 19, 2010

For whoever might aspire to the catwalk look but is missing the skills of uber make-up artist Pat McGrath:, here is your new brush-shaped beauty weapon courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana. (> more)

Eugene Souleiman is all about messy ski hair

Feb 2, 2010

While chatting to our favourite Briton we learnt a fundamental rule to managing your hair on a ski holiday: don't. Indeed Eugene's top tip was to embrace the mess and live blissfully ever after as snow bunnies. (> more)

Pat McGrath on that sexy snow glow

Feb 2, 2010

Make-up goddess Pat took a break from prepping the boys for D&G's catwalk show to talk Swide through the skin essentials for anyone living it up on the slopes. Hurray for sun block! (> more)

Pat McGrath on make-up and cheating

Jan 28, 2010

Aside from talking models and makeup, Swide's very own beauty adviser says: Don't cheat. Try not to. (> more)

Younger by the cup

Jan 13, 2010

The superfoods are getting a makeover! Overpriced berries are the thing of yesterday, the latest trend is collagen in a cup. Introducing a whole new kind of coffee break. (> more)

Pat McGrath on next spring's sensual look

Dec 30, 2009

The models on Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2010 catwalk looked the very essence of Latin sensuality. Tired of sitting at our desks looking washed out, we called on Pat McGrath for a few tips. (> more)

The year of hand sanitizer and the smug germ-free

Dec 27, 2009

Cult items may come and go but there is one that appears intent on sticking around. With vaccination envy in the air this year, Madonna was spotted waving a bottle in Malawi and young children supposedly getting high on it - we investigate the phenomena that is hand sanitizer and the new sterile souls. (> more)

Masala Bhangra: Spice up your workout

Dec 15, 2009

Ah the irony of a dance move named after a curry. With the festive season in full swing try this Bollywood inspired workout to ensure you fit into your party clothes. (> more)

Masculinity for the metrosexual generation

Dec 7, 2009

While grooming parlours and Balinese spas may now be considered as acceptable amongst menfolk - it is true that these havens to relaxation miss one important thing - conversation. Swide takes a look at the revival of the barber shop. (> more)

The kitchen gets a sexy new look

Nov 23, 2009

Dolce & Gabbana's trilogy for The One fragrance campaign starring Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson - takes the home and turns it into a chic haven. (> more)

New Beauty: The Vampire Filler

Nov 10, 2009

A new wrinkle treatment called Selphyl uses patient’s own blood cells to reverse aging. Nicknamed The Vampire Filler, Selphyl is made from human blood and takes 20 minutes from start to finish - meaning you don't have to follow vampire hours to achieve perfect skin. (> more)

The Sarkozy diet & the cottage cheese revival

Oct 8, 2009

The U.K’s Times newspaper reports, “brains and political talent are no longer enough to land a job in the French Cabinet." Trim figures are what it takes. We discover Sarkozy's power diet. (> more)

Eyes Swide Shot: The real story behind catwalk hair

Sep 24, 2009

The reality is those tousled looks seen on the D&G SS10 catwalk, rarely come naturally - even if you are a catwalk model. (> more)