Dive into Ashburton!
This little rural town is a beating heart, functioning as a major service centre for the surrounding farming district. But if you’re not into agriculture and prefer to explore this loveable location in other ways, we’ve got you covered. We have pulled together some of the main reasons you should make the drive to awesome […]
Jack-et of all trades
It’s time trade in those cute cardigans for some heavy-duty winter warmers – we’re talking about jackets and coats. Metropol gets the lowdown on all of the latest jackets we’re seeing coming through in fashion. TIME TO TAN: Gone are the days of minimal layers and getting a tan… winter is the season […]
Caped Crusader
There is the saying that ‘not all heroes wear capes’ but maybe in this case, they can! Be the super mum, colleague, friend or partner that you are and make sure to dress the part because capes are making a comeback in fashion. Suit up, caped crusaders – we check how you can style these […]
The Ultimate Pamper Guide: Moss Spa
Home beauty treatments and remedies may have helped you get through lockdown, but now it’s time to seriously treat yourself. Metropol has put together the ultimate pamper guide to one of Christchurch’s newest spa sensations – Moss Spa. You’ll find the house of relaxation on the ground floor at 49 Salisbury Street in the central […]
Did you know?
Our house is the proud owner of a new air fryer and we don’t know why we didn’t buy one sooner. They’re quick and easy to use, great to clean and a healthier alternative to deep-frying with oil. It’s always fun to find inventive ways to use this little device. Our latest endeavour was […]
Head to Hanmer
With everything that has unfolded these last few months, it’s time to help greater Canterbury get back on its feet. We’ve all got a part to play and supporting small local businesses is one small way we can do just that. Such businesses can be found in the tourist favourite, Hanmer Springs. Metropol […]
Amazing Greys
Going grey? Don’t conceal it… flaunt it! It’s time to embrace the grey! We’ve pulled together some of our top tips for making a mane of grey your greatest asset. PART WAYS: When growing out your greys, it’s recommended not to have a strong parting. As you can probably guess, having a straight even […]
Buzzwords of Beauty
Buzzwords are the latest and greatest of things to hit an industry and, when it comes to beauty, there’s no shortage of products and concepts that are set to revolutionise our skincare regimes. We’ve pulled out some of the latest lingo that’s bouncing around the beauty world Gender-fluid: Makeup has long been seen […]
Rinse & repeat
Like anything in life, a strong wardrobe is built from good foundations; the basics of strong, affordable pieces that we wear on rotation and whose look we can adjust easily with trending accessories. We check out the mainstays of the fashion game. White tee: This is a classic – an item that you […]
Boost your feel-good factor
Our bodies are full of numerous different hormones. These little chemical substances send messages to various parts of our body to carry out specific processes. Some hormones make us feel great, some not so much. We’ve pulled together the best of them and how we can get more of these in our lives! […]
