Escape to alpine luxury: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
We expect a product to do what it says on the box, and it’s a wonderful surprise when that product surpasses our expectations. When you hear the words “luxury accommodation” you probably think space, top quality beds, and fine linens. You might not be expecting a mountain backdrop, a gas fire, original artworks, […]
Art Battle is back
If you enjoy art, then save this date. Sunday 25 September is Christchurch’s second Art Battle, a live competitive painting event where 12 artists battle the clock, and each other, to paint a canvas in 20 minutes. Organiser Janet McDermid saw her first Art Battle in Vancouver in 2017 and “fell in love” […]
Sharing and caring for your hair: Amber Irvine The Salon
Having great hair is an instant mood booster and a crowd pleaser. Waking up every day to luscious locks provides the extra confidence you need to be your best self. As hair is such an important aspect of our appearance, the versatility of hair care and hairstyling is paramount. Amber Irvine The Salon […]
Feel good about looking good: Hair Art & Beauty
Sustainable Salons NZ is on a mission to end salon waste. As a proud partner, Hair Art & Beauty now recycles over 95 percent of waste generated in the salon including plastics, metals, and chemicals. Plastic waste is converted into plastic beads and remade into furniture, packaging, and even glasses frames. So far, […]
Sweater vest revival
Often what is seen on the latest runways has been seen before in decades past. One of the biggest comebacks recently is the sweater vest, so let’s take a look at the fashion history of this hot trend. In the 1950s, sweater vests were the go-to layering item, more popular with men going […]
A thing for spring
A change in season is always an exciting time in the fashion world, and spring especially has a light and playful feel. New collections come to life with floral prints inspired by the beautiful blooms, and colours are often that little bit brighter and more vibrant than the months just been. This year, […]
The perfumer: Fragranzi
Be your most memorable self by crafting your very own signature perfume. As Coco Chanel said, perfume is the ultimate fashion accessory. At Fragranzi, their unique, hands-on Medici system allows you to craft various perfumes to suit individual preferences. The liquid fragrance is then dispensed into either a 15 or 50ml bottle. As […]
Time for him: Beauty Progress
He cheers the kids on at footy, encourages them at the swimming pool, claps politely at every school concert, is a barbecue maestro, and somehow makes even the bad days good. No matter what life throws at him, he keeps his worries to himself and concentrates on staying strong for his whānau. His […]
See the big picture: Southern Eye Specialists
A unique exhibition celebrates an important perspective while enhancing the experience for patients at a leading ophthalmology practice in Christchurch. The arrival of works by photographic artist Conor Clarke at their Kilmore Street premises is another way Southern Eye Specialists (SES) is looking after patients and championing eye care. The exhibition, As far […]
Superfood: Immunity Fuel
Our health is on our minds, our media, and social feeds. We are all wondering what we can do to minimise the effect of circulating ills and chills. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have clocked the growth in scientific understanding of the importance of gut health. For premium gut health, […]
