Elly Webster Having studied Marketing and Management at Newcastle University, Elly heads the marketing at The Handbook, with over 5 years marketing experience behind her. Elly loves everything about London particularly working in an industry where you get to visit some of London’s most fabulous venues, and even better sample the cocktails and canapés. For someone with a sweet tooth and a love of working with people and visiting places it is simply the most perfect job! Elly also loves to travel, and there are lots of venues in other countries she is looking forward to viewing. Stephanie Hirschmiller Stephanie Hirschmiller is a writer, television producer and consultant specializing in food & drink, fashion & beauty and trends & cultural commentary. London’s newest supperclub or patisserie is the yin to the yang of her leopard print leggings with a whole lot of rebound training, gold leaf facials and light therapy in between. She doesn’t keep sweaters in her oven - which might involve cleaning it - rather the odd pair of Fit Flops and believes in karma, cupcakes (the bought variety due to the incumbents of said oven) and worshipping at the altar of Balenciaga - by way of TopShop. Should she die in the pursuit of statement heels, she would like Bompas & Parr to create a Chanel and tequila infused vapour of her ashes. Olivia Scott-Webb After completing an MA in Shakespeare and Chekov, Olivia attended the Young Writer’s Course at the Royal Court where she completed 2 plays. Olivia is now combining writing and casting for both feature films and theatre. Olivia uses this knowledge to review film and theatre for The Handbook, as well as fulfilling her other guilty pleasure which is sourcing out the best beauty and fashion tips in and around London. Kimberley Lovell Kimberley Lovell has been a member of The Handbook team for over 3 years. Fashion is her first love, closely followed by new media and new music. She reads the Sunday Times religiously, is addicted to Gossip Girl, and spends any free time exploring her favourite city, London. Anna Maybury Anna joined The Handbook two years ago, with over 7 years PR experience in her belt. Anna has one of the biggest address books in London, and is always the girl in the know. When she is away from the desk, she is on the slopes, long lunches, the snow, and hot chocolates in the mountains are a personal favourite of hers. Anna also loves to travel and there are very few places that have not been stamped across her passport. Charlotte Hobden Charlotte has recently graduated in Anthropology from Durham University. Since then, she has worked in PR and helped organise charity events.Her interests include; travel, cosy coffees or sneaky moijtos and dancing with friends, skiing, body boarding and any girl’s essential chocolate. Heroes of mine are Nelson Mandela and Coco Chanel. She has written for The Handbook since the summer and loves writing blogs about events in London, products and any foodie treats. Poppy Cross Poppy began her career whilst studying for her degree in Film and Communications, Media and Culture; freelancing for a number of luxury companies including Harpers Bazaar, Christian Louboutin, Links of London and Halpern PR. Since her degree, her interest in fashion, arts and travel has been stimulated by working for Burberry and writing for The Polo Agency and The Handbook.

What We Do

The Handbook has proved an invaluable resource to those in the know, as well as to anyone looking to throw an event of any size shape or scale. Offering free access to a wealth of information and key contacts, the site is a premium port- of – call for anyone after free event planning advice, a venue, a celebrity speaker a drinks sponsor or news on where the hottest parties are happening. In addition influential and up-coming fashionistas and party journalists provide blogs with anything and everything that is currently turning heads.

Anna Maybury, PR Director of The Handbook explains that especially with the credit crunch people are just delighted by the sheer quantity of information that is available to them free of charge and at the click of a button. ‘The Handbook is growing remarkable quickly due to it’s wealth of free contacts available, fashion-forward blog, and up-to- the minute industry news.’

‘Every girl and boy about town needs The Handbook!. It’s an indispensible service for anyone that wants to throw a party, know what’s going on in London, and touch base with media and celebrity insiders’- Katie Nicholl -The Daily Mail

‘The Handbook is ideal for those who want to know what’s going on in Town’- William Cash -Spears Magazine