Going Green
In our fast-paced, modern environment, it’s not surprising that we’re increasingly seeking to create an oasis at home where we can escape the stress of the world and technology. Green may be exactly what you need to do just that. Colour psychology experts will tell you the lush colour engages the senses and symbolises […]
A creative trifecta
Lou Heller wanted to be an architect, became a florist and is now styling women! But it’s this creative trifecta which makes her so exceptional at what she does. What are some of your key philosophies when it comes to styling women? I have always stood by working with my clients to bring […]
From the Editor: 06 August 2020
“You’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut” – Dr Seuss I have interviewed and written about some of this city’s most passionate and inspiring people over the past seven years working across Canterbury Rebuild and Metropol magazines. But it is perhaps the words below that are some of the most […]
Siouxsie & the superbugs
Heading Auckland University’s Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has formulated a career which combines her twin loves of bioluminescence and infectious diseases. In short, Siouxsie and her team make bacteria that glow in the dark… not your everyday job! The cool, calm microbiologist became an unconventional expert delivering vital information to a […]
From the Editor: 23 July 2020
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey The world is facing unprecedented challenges. From bush fires to a global pandemic, it feels like we’ve been hit by one thing after another. But […]
Help the huskies
When Twilight became a hit, so too did the husky dog breed. By the time Game of Thrones hit our screens, Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes and other ‘wolf’-like breeds and crossbreeds had been cemented as the ‘it’ dogs for 15 to 25-year olds. It’s Michelle Attwood and her Husky Rescue NZ team who are picking […]
Back on the horse
Getting back on the proverbial horse has taken on a much more literal meaning for champion harness racing driver Ricky May, who is back in the sulky again. It’s been just six months since the seven-time New Zealand Cup winner was brought back to life after suffering a medical event on the track, but […]
Get ruffled
Where fashion once adopted a minimalist aesthetic, we’re increasingly seeing big, bold, statement-making styles bursting out of the sartorial shadows. Get ready to don some polka dots, colourful leather and metallic fabrics… we’re even going mad for marigold! So it’s not surprising then that we’re getting hot around the collar for ruffles. […]
In the trenches
A new decade may call for reimagining the classics, but some things need little updating. When it comes to the trench, we’ll never say no to the classic cut, but reimagined iterations have been trickling in for the last few seasons, as the darlings of the design world work hard to ensure it maintains a […]
Connecting the dots
It’s long been said that trends are cyclical and when it comes to polka dots, they most certainly are – both in the figurative and literal sense of the expression. If you’re just now connecting the sartorial dots, you might have realised polka dots are everywhere. A print perennial, this sartorial throw-back […]