TOP TEAM: Savvy Hair
From the leadership of South Island’s top hairdresser, this salon team returns refreshed and inspired for another year of fabulous hair. Sarah McGuigan’s prestigious title represents years of commitment to her craft. Her Cashmere salon, Savvy Hair, homes a further seven stylists chanelling confidence and care through hair. Despite 24 years in the […]
CLOUD DANCER. Curated by Nina Tucker
A classic, wardrobe-essential hue, Pantone’s colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, materialises in boundless range for your 2026 fashion wishlist. Let it be a blank canvas – one that encourages a fresh era of self-expressive dressing.
Totes that tell a story: Victoria Jane
Homewares designer and master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee shares her latest collection. “There’s something quietly powerful about carrying a piece that has a story,” Vicki says. “Our newest Victoria Jane tote bag range has just landed, online and in store at V for Hair, Merivale, and it’s a collection born from colour, craftsmanship and […]
Embrace change: Vicki Ogden-O’Fee
The new year brings a quiet invitation: what if you tried something different? “Change isn’t about being drastic – it’s about being honest. Honest with where you’re at, how you want to feel, and what truly suits you now,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Are you tired of hearing ‘go lighter’, to then […]
WATCH IT
Back to work and watching the clock? Do it in style. Here’s five splashy timepieces that double as fashion accessories.
Sky high shade
Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year asks the question (colour lovers, brace yourselves): is minimalism here to stay? P antone’s 2026 colour of the year, Cloud Dancer is “a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection”. Following its 2025 predecessor Mocha […]
Bonjour, broderie
Broderie anglaise, French for English embroidery, is the answer to your summer fashion woes. Airy, lightweight, dreamy, and effortless (very Cloud Dancer-esque), broderie brings wearability and femininity to the summer wardrobe rotation, perfect for looming Valentine’s and ‘Galentine’s’ Day dates – and warm weather in general. A timeless needlework technique dating back to […]
Face it, it’s light work
LED face masks tend to sit in one of two camps: serious, science-backed skincare tools, or something that looks like it escaped from a sci-fi costume department. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott discovers the Nanoleaf LED Facemask feels reassuringly grounded, even if wearing it gets a sideways glance from anyone else in the […]
Understanding SPF
Warm weather means the topic of sunscreen loops back into everyday life. Contributor Ellie Lovegrove breaks it down – slip, slop, slap and wrap just got simpler. Yes, we should be applying SPF 365 days a year, but selecting the right one can be an overwhelming experience amidst a sea of options. Staring […]
