Editor’s Perspective: On what she wanted to be when she grows up
When I was 10, I wanted to be a forensic scientist; when I was 11, I wanted to be a veterinarian; but ever since I was 12 years old I have wanted to be a journalist. A somewhat unusual occupation for a young person growing up in a small rural town, in fact, I can […]
Caped crusader: layer it up with one of the coolest ways to stay warm and get yourself a cape
If fashion is searching for its seasonal superhero, this may just be it. Capes are one of the coolest cover ups on the catwalk and now their cool cred has filtered down to street level. Milan and London offered numerous takes on this sleek silhouette in their autumn/winter 2018 showing, taking the form of jacquard, […]
Editor’s Perspective: On the ups and downs of social media
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change” – Wayne W. Dyer I’ll admit it, I have somewhat of a love hate relationship with social media. Numerous attempts over the years to sever ties have failed, often on the basis of ‘that distant London cousin I need to keep […]
‘Watts’ hot: light up your life this winter with our hot picks for home lighting
A home design trend that’s easy to implement in every room, statement lighting is about so much more than pendant choices. Cord length, materials, size and shape all make an impact. So we’re shining the spotlight on some of the brightest trends in lighting design. Old school: Our dalliance with décor of the authentic, aged […]
Tickled pink: this pretty shade is all grown up
With cooler temperatures welcoming a cooler colour palette, one hot new trend is breaking all the season’s sartorial rules. With both street cred and practical appeal, pink is the colour the fashion world is falling for in 2018. From caps to coats, there’s something for everyone in this pretty palette, but not as you’ve ever […]
Distinctive slumbers: thinking outside the box of a traditional hotel room
If the regional rebuild has demonstrated anything, it’s the innovation and determination of its habitants, as out of the box concepts, creations and contraptions come to life. It’s certainly evident in the range of unique accommodations in greater Canterbury. From luxury tree houses to glass pods and grain silos, this is what sweet dreams are […]
Indulge your animal instinct: take the leap into leopard print
They say a leopard never changes its spots and, while that may be true, its sartorial inspiration sure does, in the most stylish of ways of course. Because, although the leopard print has been lauded for its luxe appeal for the longest of times, it is regularly given a new seasonal spin at the hands […]
Ear-candy: let your earrings do the speaking
Sometimes loud and proud is exactly what you want your earrings to scream, and most certainly when your outfit does not. Thankfully, there’s plenty of eye – or more specifically ear – candy to tempt a loosening of the purse strings, with statement earrings doing the sartorial seducing this season. They don’t have to be […]
Going nude: the minimalist colour that goes with everything
It seems bare is the new beautiful because, although it would be rather irresponsible of us to suggest you take this in a literal sense, everyone is going nude right now. Whether you’re filling the bathroom cabinet or the wardrobe, going nude is all about a less is more approach. Like the skin tones it […]
Champion of city’s youth: Interview with Dr Sue Bagshaw
The physical scars of the Canterbury quakes are almost fully healed. But below the surface, the mental scars remain. In line with international research showing the long term mental health effects of natural disasters, demand for mental health, addiction and domestic violence services has skyrocketed in Canterbury post-quake. As demand for child and youth mental […]
