The Ryanairmag desk

The Weigh In - Christmas pressie special

2008-12-08T09:50:00.001-08:00

These handy travel weigh scales from Salter are going to be the perfect addition from any holiday-shop-a-holic. Small and light enough to tuck into any suitcase, the simple handle grip and sturdy strap perfectly and easily can weigh luggage before you get on board, saving yourself from any nasty excess baggage surprises on the way back. Weighing up to 40kg, this should be able to take most suitcases, as long as you are strong enough to lift them. Or if you are feeling slightly macabre, then why not weigh your small pets. This could be the best £19.95 you've ever spent.

From our friends at Boots - Christmas pressie special

2008-12-04T08:36:00.001-08:00

We are loving the new bargain gifts from Boots this year with either the £12 gift set for men with a fantastic energising face scrub and amazing No. 7 Anti Ageing Balm with an in-built SPF 15 protection. We are fighting each other to get our hands on this time travelling serum. Or for the girls is the bargain £8 '17' set with self tan and bronzing pearls. Perfect for those winter blues right now.

Easy Rider

2008-12-04T05:38:00.000-08:00

Feeling lazy? Jump on this electric bike being launched by Ultramotor next year. It might be pricey – at a whopping £1950 – but hey, you can't put a price on avoiding exercise. Enjoy! Wheeeee, off you fly! www.ultramotor.com

The Year Ahead

2008-12-02T07:54:00.000-08:00

This is the Crispin Finn 2009 year planner. Stylish in red and blue and screen printed on nice thick recycled art paper. It's a great looking way of planning next years holidays and weekends away. This designer planner in delivered in style, arriving in a retro brown paper bag sealed with a faux wax seal. There are only 365 (natch) of these poster sized planners available, so if you want one of these you better get on it as ours in number 112.

Ryanairmag's Next Top Model

2008-11-24T09:45:00.000-08:00

Fancy yourself as a bit of a model?
We're looking for the best European talent to feature in our new photoshoots for 2009. Email talent@ryanairmag.com with your photos if you want to get in on the action.

Ryanair Calendar 2009 preview

2008-11-17T05:37:00.000-08:00

Yes, we know you love the calendar that's made Ryanair famous, but why not take a look at this short clip of our behind the scenes footage, or if you love the girls as much as we do, see the full length clip here as it lets you see the sexy babes upclose and personal. We're in love with all of them, but which one of the Ryanair Charity Calendar Cabin Crew Cuties is your favourite?

It's raining men

2008-11-17T04:57:00.000-08:00

Ooooooooo - it's raining men. Well, it is if you go and see Rain Man showing at the Apollo in the West End at the moment. The star of the show is the one and only Josh Hartnett – a top drawer fittie who – if you wait around in the freezing cold after the show - will come and sign autographs and look into your eyes with that sizzling stare. Swwoooooon. And errr... it's a really good production too - which is why we all went.

Mobile phone

2008-11-11T23:12:00.000-08:00

Are you a bit of an iPhone show-off? If so, why not plug this crafty retro phone into your mobile and show the boys how to go old-school mobile. YUBZ has managed to get it just right with their collections of nostalgic handsets for the ultimate phone geeks. From clip on travel style phones (pictured) through to bluetooth phones and even laptop phones, you could be skyping with the real thing instead of a madonna headpiece. Starting at USD$40 plus shipping, you will be more than likely saying "It's good to talk"

All wrapped up

2008-11-03T03:55:00.000-08:00

So we have just finished shooting our January/February Ryanair Magazine fashion shoot, which is totally featuring winter knits. We had a lot of fun with this shoot, particularly, because, just as usual, we managed to get our models pretty much in the buff. We had a welcome visitor too, who ended up wanting to be as much as the shoot as the rest of us. Dominique made friends with Pepe Pepper, no not a porn star as the name depicts, but a black poodle with attitude. Here is the moment where they both first fell in love...

Check out the shoot from december 16th online or on the plane. Don't forget, every copy is free to take with you. And then sell on ebay. For a fortune.

A great view is Paramount

2008-11-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's real and it's not a figment of our uber-cool imagination here at the Ryanair Magazine desk. Amazingly just opened, a members bar and restaurant 32 floors above the capital with windows giving you the perfect panorama above the roofs of London. Paramount sits with it's rivals such as Soho House or Hospital, giving them a good run for their money. Designed by internationally acclaimed Tom Dixon, this bar fits with the current trend of retro timeless design matched with a unique personality. This time, it's a dark and moody interior with touches of vibrancy, such as the 33rd floor, with it's black interior, Super-Green 60's office style carpet and bright white retro chairs. This will no doubt become one of the hottest venues in London, so it's advisable to get that membership pack through as soon as possible. We'll see you in there!

Thriller!

2008-10-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

We are loving this homemade LEGO thriller video, which we found on the personal website from someone who complained (Shock horror!) about a mistake in the magazine. We are somewhat humbled by his actual talent for producing not only LEGO animated videos, but insanely creative cardboard robots. Including this strange creature...

Discobot, as he's affectionately called, is a dancer, apparently he dances most of the time, however his Afro, chain and sun-glasses are all removable in case he needs to be in disguise.

Cute.

Home is where the Argos is

2008-06-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

Going to Argos usually consists of buying a kettle or a set of towels, but if you have no wall to hang your towels on, why not buy one? Complete with the other 3 walls, felt roof, 5 rooms, underfloor heating, and private deck. All yours for under £14,000. No, Argos hasn't lost it, it's actually thinking outside the cardboard box. Only problem is, if you had no house..., what would your delivery address be?

Right up our Avenue Q!

2008-06-06T08:26:00.000-07:00

This week we've fallen in love with Avenue Q. A fantastically rude and hilarious show where our favourite friends the Muppets get a run for their money. For obvious reasons it's about to enjoy it's 2nd year running in London at the Noel Coward Theatre on June 26th, whether you've seen it before or want to see it the first time, a new cast pushes the show to new levels of entertainment. We, here, in the Ryanair editorial office can't get enough of this show and all have our favourite characters. This is a must see this month! Centrally located in the heart of London, near Covent garden and Leicester Square, you are a quick hop across the road to the fashionable Light bar at St. Martin's Lane Hotel for a pre-show drink.

We're in love.

2008-05-28T09:23:00.001-07:00

There isn't much to say, as we are dumbstruck by the sheer beauty of this Sigma camera and the type of shots it can deliver. At around £500 this beauty isn't a cheap digital point and click camera, but a sheer technological advancement on the current set up on offer. It's computing power and lens can deliver shots equal to that of a pretty decent DSLR. Take a look at the website to really get to grips with the sheer beauty of this wonderful piece of kit. It's officially true. Good things come in small packages.

We are board of this weather

2008-05-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

We are absolutely board stupid of the weather at the moment. So much so we are already thinking of our winter activities here in the Editorial office. We are currently loving the Burton range of snowboards right now. Fantastic designs coupled with the new Infinite channel system allowing the rider to pick and choose the perfect riding stance for their needs. Although, Art Director and Snowboard junkie, Jonny still loves his A-Deck 55, he's tempted to convert across to the new binding and board system to carve his name in the side of a mountain. Now all he has to do is find a suitable Burton Outfit to complement the new board designs.

The fairness of the opposite sex

2008-05-28T05:58:00.000-07:00

It's fair to say everyone has had a moment where they don't exactly want their photo taken with a certain someone. Especially if that someone has a polo shirt fetish. I mean, really, HOW many collars does this guy need? The wonders of the internet can now immortalise the shockingly ugly and unfairly un-gifted people that girls have to pose with for the sake of a Kodak moment. www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com is a great site for passing the lunch break. Don't forget to check out the readers comments.

The Perfect Package

2008-05-27T05:28:00.000-07:00

As Ben, our designer is headed off to Australia for the month, we thought of bringing a touch of the Oz to Europe. As much as our lovely Editor, Ramsay, would love to claim he was the model for this shot, unfortunately we know otherwise. Our fantastic pals at Aussiebum are producing a great range of swimwear for the summer. Their famous 'lifting' technology are also now available for the boys who want to show off on the beach. We are certainly buying some by the bucket load, not that we need the extra *cough* help. Available online or in most decent swimwear shops in Europe, these are a must have for the brave, or the bravado's.

An Italian Stallion

2008-05-27T04:41:00.000-07:00

It's finally re-opened, the fantastic Museion in Italy, standing at 5 storeys high, with steel and glass being it's main composites, this giant cube demands attention, with the facade of the museum acting as a giant screen for artworks, the building comes to life at night, currently displaying works of art from Sonic Youth etc.: Sensational Fix, an exhibition based on the mulitmedia offerings of the famous alternative band. Opening Opening May 24, Via Dante 6, Bolanzo, Italy, (39) 0471-22-34-11

Cooking Swede

2008-05-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

It's happening more and more, first the Thunderbirds, and now even Gremlins can be seen on UK TV networks supporting BT. With retro puppet faces winning over our hearts again, it's easy to fall on the bandwagon. However, step over Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, we are still loving the Swedish Chef right now. Now with the series being over 30 years old, we've been reminiscing over our childhoods and our cooking skills as youngsters, and where we used to draw our inspiration from. There's something both comforting and strangely addictive about watching the Swedish Chef, that brings back a smile to our faces and inspiration to our Kitchens.

They'rrrrrrre Great!

2008-05-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

We here are a huge fan of Eduardo Recife's work, well known throughout the design industry for his fontography and visual artworks, and recently he's produced a great T-Shirt Graphic that we can't wait to wear! Hopefully we'll be seeing more of his work in the future.

Brain Teaser

2008-05-14T03:41:00.000-07:00

Times must be tough on Tracy Island. Just launched on UK television, this new ad for Drench water is absolutely brilliant. A truly genius advert using 'Brains' from Thunderbirds as its main character. We've noticed the Thunderbirds are slowly making their way into our hearts again through a number of different adverts starring the FAB team. Check out the dancing. Not even our Alex can match the moves that Brains can pull here.

Sex and the City Premier

2008-05-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

Oh why yes, we got exclusive tickets to the Sex and the City premier in London. Walking the red carpet with the lovely SJP and Kim Cattrall, to watch one of the hottest movies this year. Was it any good? We were actually pleasantly surprised to see that the film lived up to it's expectations with a fantastic storyline, brilliant one liners, and fashion that even Dominique would be jealous of! But we promised not to kiss and tell...

This film is a definite must see piece of fantastically dressed chick-flick fluff, although I don't think our lovely Ramsay will be recommending it. We predict off the back of this movie, the classic Cosmo will be making a huge comeback this month, so start prepping your cocktail shakers!

Dead good

2008-05-09T08:36:00.001-07:00

Is it a bird? Is it a bee? No it's a dead rabbit. One of the latest fun not-so-cuddly toys to grace the shelves. This road kill fluffy (once cute) animal comes from Road kill toys along with a racoon called Twitch and more characters coming soon, from fox to hedgehog. Perhaps not the most ideal present for a young-un, but what could be a fantastic present for a really bad driver that you just can't bear to tell them. For us, it's the tire tread that really sets off the whole ensemble. The best part is, for £25, it comes with a translucent body bag and a tag that tells you exactly how the animal suffered it's fate!

A good sauce of food

2008-05-09T04:09:00.000-07:00

All hail the breakfast in a bottle, Pantone doesn't stand a chance against these brightly coloured drinks. Dominique found a wonderful sauce of nutrients on the net full of different liquid dining options from English breakfast through to fish and chips, or even Tandoori chicken. Promising to be a great source of protein, these drinks are presumably being aimed at a replacement protein shake. The only question we have, is what food is coloured bright blue?

Cool New House for the Art Department

2008-05-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

We've decided it's time to take some of our holiday and go to our brand new hideaway retreat in Tenerife which we found on thecoolhunter It's the perfect blend of aesthetics with sheet glass, timber and concrete. How could anyone not love this house. Shame it's not for rent. Perhaps we can organise a photoshoot here... Set high up in the hills, it certainly commands a view of the island and the sea. Perfect for sipping Mojitos and taking a break from Ramsay's rants.