Adventures of Kevin the Carrot: Christmas meal inspiration

Pulling crackers, reading bad jokes and most importantly, eating: The Christmas traditions that will never get old. Styled by BOSS Creative Nick Walsh, in the next instalment from Aldi, Kevin the Carrot explores the table at Christmas lunch.

Extending the BOSS family for Oak Furniture Land

A trio of our BOSS Creatives worked on this festive themed shoot for Oak Furniture Land. We love this realistic portrayal of a Christmas lunch - everyone knows that feeling when you have to sit on 'The Emergency Chair'.

Styling from Lucy Hallard, hair and make up by Rebecca Cawthra and food styling from Nick Walsh.

Let's Get Diwali Started! Olivia Gartley for ASDA

BOSS food stylist Olivia Gartley worked on this spicy ad for ASDA to celebrate the festival of Diwali. We love the close ups of crushed Cardamom seeds and colourful, crunchy chillies.

See all of our Manchester-based food stylists' profiles on our website.

Creating Kevin the Carrot

Kevin the carrot won our hearts this year in the battle of the Christmas ads. With the help of our food stylist Nick Walsh, Kevin comes to life to explore mountains of Aldi's traditional festive cakes and makes a snow angel in Icing sugar. We're not sure how we'll bring ourselves to tuck into a side of veg with our Christmas dinner this year!

#AldiEverydayAmazing

We're moving...

…and we wouldn’t want you to miss us! While we couldn't bring ourselves to leave our Northern Quarter home, we’re heading to a new office, closer to even more burger joints and badly lit bars. 

Pop round for a brew at our brand new building from Monday 21st November 2016 - 33 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DW – we’ll put the kettle on!

You can still catch us on our regular email addresses and phone number. 

Modelling scams - don’t get caught out!

After the recent reports on BBC Watchdog’s Rogue Traders feature about photographic company Kube Studios in Manchester charging people hundreds of pounds for portfolio shots, we would like to issue a word of warning.

On the programme, which aired last night, the BBC claim that Kube Studios use images they have taken of children to pressure parents into a sale with the promise of a modelling career. The company are also known as Luxe Models and The Model Factory, advertising recruitment of adult models. On the programme, the BBC show that Kube Studios charged one woman £2000 for a full set of model cards, a website and professional photos.

Our Senior Booker Lauren Mellor said, ‘There is absolutely no need to have professional portfolio photographs taken before joining a model agency. You do not need to go to a photo studio to be taken on by a modelling agency. Like any credible modelling agency, we meet models before we take them on and arrange to have pictures taken by a photographer that we recommend. We will only do this once we have agreed to sign a model to our books.’

Please be aware of modelling scams and companies such as Kube Studios. If you are ever unsure about whether a modelling agency is credible, you can check with the Association of Model Agents (AMA), their website is http://www.associationofmodelagents.org/

Boss Model Management have a junior and adults division with the opportunity to apply online at www.bossmodelmanagement.co.uk

BOSS Creatives: 'The Interview'

Our BOSS Creatives came together to create the ultimate team for this shoot. With styling from Lucy Hallard and hair and make up by Martin McClean our model Jacob Crosby exudes a carefree nineties attitude.

Inspired by nostalgia for the grungey decade, this shoot is based on early nineties icons like Keanu Reeves and River Pheonix, with Jacob taking on the role of a sleepy Hollywood star in New York.  

The Taste Kitchen: Make your veg amazing with Olivia Gartley and Aldi

They are the staple that hold your roast dinner together, but vegetables are often forgotten amongst pools of gravy and mountains of Yorkshire puddings. Our BOSS Food Stylist Olivia Gartley put together some videos with Aldi to help your veg take centre stage!

A Fashion Stylist's Edit: 5 Stocking Fillers You Need for Christmas 2016

Getting ahead before the Christmas shopping rush or just writing your list and checking it twice, our fashion stylist Lucy Hallard has selected her favourite festive stocking fillers to give you a head start.

1. Stella McCartney Breast Cancer Awareness Bra and Briefs, £40 and £25.
'As Christmas is a time for giving, what better than treating your loved one to something super-sexy that raises important awareness too?'

2. Smythson Magenta 2017 Fashion Diary, £165.
'Bound in leather and lines with silk: The perfect companion for any fashion or creative friends. This diary is jam-packed with Smythson's picks for the four fashion capitals, with what to do and where to go in each!'

3. Bella Freud 1970 Candle, £38
'My favourite present to receive is a candle - I think I have a slight obsession. My new favourite is this 1970 black edition candle by Bella Freud - it smells amazing! It's the perfect gift for a friend who has everything because you can never really have enough candles. This also works well for girls and guys alike.'

4. Visa by Robert Piguet, £135
'Scent is a must at Christmas time and my long time favourite is Visa by Robert Piguet. It smells incredible and the bottle is a beautiful addition to any dressing table. This one is definitely on my stocking wish list!'

5. Doherty Evans Scott Navy Pocket Square, £55
'For the guy in your life a pocket square makes an easy stocking filler and it's a gift he can keep forever. My go-to menswear store is Doherty Evans Scott, their pocket squares have the most beautiful prints and are made from the finest silk.'

'Last Days of Disco' Styled by Sarah Hills-Smtih

We can finally start planning for party season! These looks from Glamorous were styled by our BOSS Creative Sarah Hills-Smith and we are seriously in love with them. Sequins, crop-tops and crushed velvet: What more could you ask for in a disco collection? See all the looks here.

BOSS Creatives for Oak Furniture Land

The signs are everywhere - Christmas is coming! Although we're dreading Christmas shopping, who can argue with the anticipation of a Christmas dinner? Our BOSS Creatives Lucy Hallard and Rebecca Cawthra worked on the styling and hair and make-up for Oak Furniture Land's festive ad 'Extended Family,' themed around the inevitable unexpected guests around Christmas time!

Martin McClean for Manchester Arndale

'Make A Statement' is the slogan for Manchester Arndale's AW16 fashion campaign. The bold campaign features brands from Manchester Arndale - The Centre of Everything - with hair and make-up from our BOSS Creative Martin McClean. Look out for the ads on Channel 4 and Sky today as well as outdoor screens around the city!

A Fashion Stylist's Edit: 8 Coats and Boots You Need This Season

Although we're gutted that we've seen the last of the summer sun, at least we can look forward to filling our wardrobes with some wondrous winter garments and accessories. BOSS fashion stylist Sarah Hills-Smith has picked her favourite pieces for AW16.

See Sarah's profile on our website. 

1. 'Aviator jackets are everywhere this season! inspired by the fashionista's favourite Acne Velocite Shearling Jacket, this offering from Missguided comes in at a snip of the price. It's faux fur lines so it will keep you super warm as well as super stylish'

Sarah's Top Tip: Buy a size or two bigger for a cool oversized fit.

Photo: Missguided 

2. 'A leopard print coat is a bit of a classic and the stores seem to bring out new versions every winter. Try this faux fur number from Boohoo.'

Sarah's Top Tip: Avoid the Bet Lynch effect by dressing down with jeans and loafers or an all black outfit.

Photo: Boohoo.com

3. 'A mannish coat in a neutral colour never goes out of style. This one has been given an instant update with some faux fur detailing - perfect for if you're not feeling daring enough to do the full-on faux fur thing!'

Photo: Glamorous.com (BOSS Model Millie)

4. 'This beautiful rose coloured number from Lavish Alice in brushed wool is an elegant but eye-catching option.'

Photo: Lavish Alice 

5. 'Animal print again! This time in a more subtle manner: The Dalmatian ponyhair detail on this classic black boot gives them a luxe feel.'

Photo: Glamorous.com

6. 'Velvet is another trend that seems to get pulled out of the cupboard every winter and this year is no exception. These gorgeous ankle boots in a rich berry tone have me feeling festive.'

Photo: Public Desire 

7. 'Embroidery has been massive this year, adorning everything from jackets to shoes. These beauties from Public Desire tap in to the trend and come in 3 different colour ways, The only problem is deciding which colour to choose!'

Photo: Public Desire 

8. 'Sparkle like a Christmas Fairy in these metallic, mod inspired booties. Wear them for Christmas drinks after work with a leather mini and then right through to spring with keans and a band t-shirt.'   

Photo: boohoo.com

See Sarah's full profile on our website. 

National Sandwich Day: Our Top Three Serving Suggestions

Did you know that in Britain we spend £7.5bn a year on sandwiches? It's National Sandwich Day and we've picked out top three serving suggestions from our talented food stylists at BOSS Creatives - they can make a humble bacon butty look fit for the Queen. See booking details on our website.

Styled by Nick Walsh

Styled by Olivia Gartley

Styled by Olivia Gartley

So simple but SO good - what's your favourite sandwich filling?

#BritishSausageWeek - Sausage Roll Goals from Kate Phillips

With mash, in a roll, slathered in brown sauce: It's time to celebrate the Great British sausage! Our talented Manchester-based Food Stylist Kate Phillips styled some delicious sausage rolls with a festive theme. We're drooling over her Cranberry and Stilton Luxury Rolls, Mulled Spice Rolls and Pork, Chutney and West Country Cheddar Garland!

See Kate's full profile and contact details on our website and have a look at our Pinterest board for some sausage-spiration.

Nick Walsh's Handy How-to Cooking Tutorials for Hotpoint

For quick cooking tips and impressively easy microwavable recipes for everything from roast beef to creme brulee, Nick Walsh has worked with Hotpoint to create these tutorial videos.

Using their multi-functional combination microwave oven, BOSS food stylist Nick and Hotpoint leave no reason to reach for the takeaway menu!

For Nick's booking details, visit our website.