Being your best: Me Time Wellness

Taking some me time and adding the correct type of therapies can work wonders, making you feel lighter on the inside while reshaping curves and smoothening skin. Me Time Wellness specialises in a variety of therapeutic massages and treatments offering Brazilian lymphatic drainage, body sculpting, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), vacuum therapy, and cupping, […]

Don’t wait

Lena Kuttel, who is 49, was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer in December 2021, three months after she was meant to have her routine mammogram. She says the delay could have cost her, and she’s now sharing her story, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to encourage other women to get their mammograms […]

Finding solutions

For many women, daily pain and discomfort is the harsh reality of living with endometriosis. The inflammatory disease affects an estimated 10 percent of Kiwi women, and with the lack of research and funding, there are barriers to getting a diagnosis. Some good news is that Endometriosis New Zealand recently announced its new […]

Show week

Christchurch during spring, does it get any better? The city is ON SHOW right now and life is good. The New Zealand Agricultural Show 9-11 November 2022 A&P Shows are a time-honoured way to bring together town and country, and bridge the infamous rural-urban divide. They provide an opportunity for New Zealanders to […]

Get the look

Take inspiration from Ballantynes and the beauty of the garden city.   Photography: Honey Lens Styling and makeup: Ballantynes Models: Portfolio Model Agency Hair: Mods Merivale

Delightful dresses: Darcy Boutique

As the weather warms, it’s all about pretty florals, spring colours, and feminine silhouettes. Darcy Boutique has a gorgeous selection of new season dresses to take you from work to Friday drinks and everything in between. Pop in-store to browse their collection, or take a look online. Park right outside and head into […]

Clothing care: Maxwells Drycleaning

Keeping our clothes in good order not only makes us feel and look good, but lengthening the usable life of garments also creates less waste. One team of people in Christchurch have the experience and knowledge to take expert care of your favourite garments and home accessories so that you are always looking […]

Jewellery to cherish: Marion and Co

Christchurch and North Canterbury shoppers have been delighted to discover Marion McKellow’s jewellery boutique on High Street, Rangiora. “Trading as Marion & Co Jewellery, we are about to celebrate our first birthday in North Canterbury after retailing in Merivale from 2002 until 2015,” says Marion. “I moved to North Canterbury in 2014 to […]

Cup day perfection: Green Stripes

Green Stripes is the shop to visit as Cup and Show week approaches for hundreds of unique and classy hats, fascinators and hatinators. Avonhead Shopping Centre.

Get the glam

Getting glammed for a special occasion often means a more dramatic makeup look than day-to-day. But for those who don’t feel confident rocking a bold red lip or a dramatic winged liner, then opting for ‘soft-glam’ might be for you. Soft glam has a very effortless, diffused, and almost ethereal look, and is […]