Flip it & reverse it: Trish Peng
Bridal trends, like most others, come and go, with a select few mainstays that reign supreme. There will always be something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. But what if that something new was a world first? In the words of Missy Elliot – it is time to flip it […]
50 shades of silver: V for Hair
When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone, explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Just because you have silver hair coming in and you want to go grey gracefully doesn’t mean […]
Wedding registries
Giving gifts will never go out of vogue and wedding presents even more so. Traditionally, this came with horror clichés such as three-too-many toasters or a dubious art piece to look at every day until it “broke”! A bridal or wedding registry is an easy-peasy, fabulously fun, win-win for everyone. It is […]
Labour of love: Polished Diamonds
It has been a two-year labour of love to design and merchandise the new website for Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design, now live at www.polisheddiamonds.co.nz. The attention to detail this plush, parlour-esque haven on New Regent Street is renowned for is evident in the care and attention that has gone into […]
Stunning bridal bouquets: Victoria Florists
When Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florist began her floristry career 35 years ago, dried flowers were all the rage and now they’re back, mixing it up with fresh flowers and looking lovelier than ever! “The differing textures and fabulous colour variations add another dimension of quality to the bouquet that’s simply […]
Tying the knot in 2020
You’ve got your something old? Something borrowed? Something blue? Well if you’re still running around trying to find your something new – we’ve got you covered. Who says the rhyme must only apply to what the bride is wearing down the aisle? We investigate the upcoming trends of tying the knot in […]
The Bespoke Specialists
The true meaning of bespoke refers to handcrafted design, developed in close consultation with the client. The talented team at Via Sollertia are the bespoke specialists, delivering a personal design and creation service for clients who want a unique piece of jewellery. “We design and craft creations fully by hand […]
Slay the silver grey!
Gone are the days where grey meant dull and lifeless. At V For Hair and Beauty Merivale, the talented team can get you turning heads as a silver siren! Because today, going grey doesn’t mean letting yourself go, V For Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee says. “We can give you […]
Undeniably precious remodels: Via Sollertia
Jewellery handed down or gifted to you is undeniably precious, but it if it doesn’t suit your style or is broken, you just won’t wear it. Think how much more meaningful it would be to wear the gems from a loved one, rather than just admire them in a drawer. […]
Destination… honeymoon!
Honeymoon memories are never unpacked when it’s time to come home. Those blissful moments in time are a forever investment worth planning for. We asked Mel Hubber, co-owner of House of Travel Ferrymead, for advice on some of the hottest honeymoon picks for 2020. Tahiti for two Bora […]
