Suiting up

It’s time to break out the collars and pocket squares. There are many amazing fashion designers creating stylish formal clothing for men. A good suit can last years, especially if you get it tailored well and take good care of it after each use. Whether you go for simple neutrals or something with […]

Chic is forever trending: Mikko Shoes

The recent shift in season is bringing new trends to the fore, with a selection of standouts heading into winter. Mikko Shoes is celebrating newness in a sophisticated way, with chic and wearable designs that bring a fresh take on the latest trends. While winter is usually the season for dark, moody colourways, […]

Mum in a million: Beauty Progress

Let’s face it, our mums have had a darned tough time of it these past two years, striving to keep it all together through a global pandemic. If anybody merits time out with a luxurious pampering session, it is all those wonderful women who do what they do for their families – day […]

Fashion meets function: The Shoe Room

In our youth, discomfort from poorly made shoes was par for the course. But with maturity and wisdom, we value the shoe that combines the aesthetic with the practical. The standout shoes that are super-comfortable are the ones we reach for time and again. The Shoe Room provides shoes both fashionable and functional. […]

Nuts & seeds pack a punch

New advice from the Heart Foundation reveals that eating as little as three to four handfuls of nuts and seeds a week has a significant benefit for heart health, decreasing the risk of heart disease by around 20 percent. Nuts and seeds are nutrient dense foods packed with heart healthy fats, fibre and […]

Riding in style and luxury: The Purrfect Ride

The purr of the luxury car engine matches your purrs of pleasure as you are collected and delivered to your chosen destination. Whether you are making the life-changing journey to your wedding, are floating off Cinderella-style to a ball, treating a friend, or when VIP handling is non-negotiable, the way you travel sets […]

Plan to be pampered: Moss Spa

A couple’s wedding day is a day of high-octane adrenaline, flowing champagne, joyous laughter and endless photo ops. For the bride especially, the desire to be the star of her biggest show is paramount, and if she has planned ahead, come her wedding day, she will look sensational. Moss Spa recommends brides start […]

Choosing a forever gown: Brides of Merivale

Selecting the beautiful gown for your special day is a big moment, and one that many dream about from a young age. The wonderful team at Brides of Merivale has a passion for helping their clients find their dream wedding gown, whatever that journey looks like. Their selection of designer ready-made gowns includes […]

Location, ambience & fine cuisine: The Lake House

Sunsets over lakes – what could be more romantic? Such an idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding at The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. The stunning new covered and heated deck dining space is the absolute in lake side dining. Now […]

Popping with personality: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants

If we are what we eat, then wouldn’t you like to be gorgeous, popping with personality, sweet, stylish, and perfectly at home in every situation? An affirmative answer means the textbook balanced diet for you is a slice of cake in each hand. Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants’ mother and daughter team have […]