Author Archive for Intern
If you are interested in becoming an intern here at 69 Magazine to gain experience in the many different aspects of producing a magazine or running a website just give Julia an email on julia@69-247.com
Brand New Kate Moss Collection at Topshop!
I detect a hint of irony from Topshop in releasing the ‘Kate Peasant’ dress as part of the SS/10 Kate Moss Topshop collection. Can’t really imagine anyone further from ‘peasant’ than Kate. Anyway, here at 69 we love a little irony and we also love the beautiful vintage inspired pieces of this new collection. An [...]
60 Seconds with Steven Lee…
Steven Lee doesn’t have a minute to do much these days… He’s touring all over, he’s been back and forth from Marbella, Ibiza and the rest of Europe, But now in California, after a brief residency at Crash Course in Santa Cruz, he now owns his own little music box, the Marquee in L.A. Notably, [...]
Late of the Pier
Sometime in 1988 Brian Eno, Gary Numan and Sparks skipped off down a dark country lane in their capes, glitter and air of unrefined cool to plot the birth of five young men who would bring electro and glam to the twentieth first century pop. Twenty years later and Late of the Pier were born. [...]
We Love To Go Ape
In the 69 office there’s a few cheeky monkeys, more than one dirty monkey and all of us are going bananas, so when the lovely people at Go Ape asked us if we were too busy singing, or did we want to monkey around at one of their 22 courses around the country we jumped [...]
Bronzed-Up Boys
Our friends at St Tropez report the number of men self-tanning these days is on the up. Having lathered their product across the well-defined abs of Hugh Jackman and a whole host of other celebrity A-Listers at this year’s Oscars ceremony, they are the ones in the know. According to St Tropez, the tanning trend is [...]
Get Your Rocks Off
Fact. The right frock needs the right rocks. From diamond necklaces to drop earrings and cocktail rings, you can achieve red carpet glamour for a fraction of the price. Mmm, thought that’d get your attention. Rentyourrocks.com offers an online fine diamond jewellery hire service. So, if you really are still Jenny from the block and [...]
Interview: Florence and the Machine
Despite her obvious and prolific talent, when we asked you lot for questions to ask Florence Welch, it was all about the clothes. Well, she does look fab-u-lous, in fact Vogue.com named her Best Dressed at Glasto 2009 don’t you know. It’s her performance outfits you raved about. She likes to wear things on stage [...]
Valentine’s Fun
Valentine’s Day comes but once a year. In a time rivalled only by Christmas for tacky decorations, over indulgence and frivolous spending, Sunday 14th February (put that in your diary forgetful spouses) will unite loved up ones around the country for a day of magic and romance. And for the singles amongst you fear not! [...]
The LBD
Those of you who aren’t familiar with the term: LBD then you have either been living under a rock or have clicked on this website by mistake. Harriet Jackson looks at this seasons little black dresses, just in time for Valentine’s day. The little black dress is an instant pick- me- up for every girl. [...]
Books To Make You Laugh, Cry And Cringe
Cringe – Edited by Sarah Brown Michael O’Mara Books £9.99 Your sister will love this. She will have kept a diary in her teen years-fact. It will have been full of awful poetry about boys, adolescent traumas and tales of how it just isn’t fair. This is a book of hilarious teenage writings, with biting [...]
Armani At The Golden Globes
Whoever thought grey could be so interesting? ’s Autumn/ Winter Collection for men uses it by the bucketload. But not washed out, faded shades: sleek, crisp colours mixed with fluorescent yellows and greens to create a more exciting look. The focus this year is all about creating the ideal men’s silhouette, with narrow trousers matched with [...]
Post Party Season Detox
January (and what feels like never ending snow) is upon us and after the large amounts of alcohol and food over devoured over Christmas I think it’s time for a detox. So here are some hints and tips for a speedy recovery. Eating: Eliminate all processed foods – no fast food or ready meals. Have [...]
Pinky
So you’ve bought that perfect pink bag that matches your snazzy pink shoes, but there’s something missing. Step forward Pinky Vodka. Lovingly crafted by champion wine tasters in Scandinavia and distilled five times from pure glacial water and Swedish winter wheat, Pinky is the first and only vodka to be created especially for women. Encased [...]
WIN! Anthology of Revenge Ink books – closed
Sorry but this competition has now closed, however do not fret, check out our other fantastic prizes by clicking here. Revenge Ink isn’t your normal publisher, they have made it their mission to find stories that are a lil unusual or out of the ordinary, the type of books that other publishers just wouldn’t know [...]
WIN! Ticket giveaway for Paul Kerryson’s ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’ – CLOSED
Sorry folks but this competitoin has now closed but check out our other give aways by clicking here. ‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore ‘, which will be running at the Curve Theatre from 5th February 2010, till 27th February 2010. Direct Paul Kerryson is back after his hugely successful production, ‘The Pillowman’ which was one of [...]
WIN! Two pairs of tickets for the opening night of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ – CLOSED
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is back… AGAIN! Sorry folks this competition has now closed but check out our other wonderful prizes by clicking here. This show continues to surprise people with its various new forms and its back again in the midlands for another extravaganza of performances between 15th-20th February 2010 at De Montfort Hall, [...]
WIN! A Family Ticket to see Scrooge this festive season: Closed
How would you like the chance to win a family ticket to see the performance of Scrooge this festive season? Well… heres your chance. The lovely peeps at De Montfort Hall have been super-generous by offering to give away a family ticket for the 16th December to the Bill Kenwright production of Scrooge. All you [...]
