Outstanding service
Reader’s Digest has named its top outstanding customer service businesses for 2023. The company’s editor-in-chief Louise Waterson says that for the majority of businesses, Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns impacted heavily on daily operations, yet the Quality Service Award winners for 2023 rallied, building success by placing their customers’ needs at the centre […]
The south bank
Take a drive these holidays and discover the south bank of North Canterbury. Southbank is a new route launched by the wineries perched on the Southbank of the Waipara River. The group have worked together to create a day trip destination that includes world-class wine, gourmet toasties, cheese, walkways and a sculpture park. […]
I’m a tiger
Animal prints have stood the test of time, often associated with an exotic, sexy look. Options include leopard, zebra print, cheetah and tiger prints, alongside snakeskin. Less is usually best, opting for one fabulous print item, and then styling it with classic add-ons, and metallic accessories. At one time considered evening wear, animal […]
The jewellery box
Sparkling gemstones and opulent metals to add glamour to your style did you know? The very first diamond was found in India back in the 4th century. www.dyrbergkern.co.nz www.lilygriffin.nz Facebook: viasollertiajewellery www.filigree.co.nz www.meadowlark.co.nz www.jewellerybydesignnz.com http://www.roccabella.co.nz
Summer travel wardrobe
Keep it lightweight this summer, both suitcase and skin For your upcoming summer trip, channel Marie Kondo and her philosophy of only keeping items that ‘Spark Joy’ to put together a travel wardrobe. Check out Metropol’s selection of summer wardrobe pieces. 1. Maxi Dress* 2. Linen Dress (shorter) 3. Light Jacket 4. Denim […]
Sparkle & shine
Seeing a new year in is a time of celebration for many, a time to dress up, party on and to shine. Bring on the sequins, add statement earrings, strappy sandals, a blingy clutch and you’re good to go. Many women opt for cocktail-style attire as their dress code of choice for New […]
Fashion lookbook
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Your Christmas glow: Beauty Progress
Christmas Day is but so many sleeps away and after the challenging months we have all weathered through, now is the time for some well-deserved pampering, so that we can greet Christmas week looking our utmost radiant. To rejuvenate weary bodies and bring a flush of glowing vitality to our skin, a […]
Travel light
Careful planning and packing when going on holiday ensures you can still look your glamourous self, no matter where you land. The trick is to take multi-function clothes, accessories and skincare. Many of the latter are produced in smaller sizes to fit with airline regulations so you have plenty of choice. Here are […]
Embrace sexy silver: V For hair & beauty
Many who are going grey are choosing V for Hair and Beauty Merivale. Thinking ahead to hair goals 2023? Let our expert team of stylists, with over 60 years of combined experience, and the maturity and knowledge, look after you. It’s important to have a style that suits your hair, face shape, and […]
