Polished Diamonds

A lifetime of happiness

Based at its plush New Regent Street location, Polished Diamonds – Jewllery Design, is in the business of sweeping people off their feet with its custom-made rings.     Using cutting-edge technology and traditional handcraftsmanship, diamond rings, remodelling, repairs and adjustments are completed at the best price and the highest quality standards. […]

Fun-loving flats

Flat summer shoes, a.k.a flatties, will be teetering high on the shoe-shopping list this summer. We look at the low down on this wardrobe favourite.   Flat mules offer open-healed summer comfort with closed-in-toe chic – and they’re oh-so-easy to slip on and off. They add style to pants of any length […]

Style staple: shoulder bags

Shoulder bags are the most practical style staple for an active life, leaving hands free to juggle phones, children, dogs, Christmas shopping – and giving hugs!   It’s all about the strap with the shoulder bag. There is a return of the ’80s chain straps seen in slim gold to bold twisted […]

Stepping up their game

Since ECCO Shoes’ story began in Denmark in 1963, the company has evolved to become a revolutionary shoe manufacturer like no other. Enter the SHOCK-THRU collection – a range of sleek, athleisure-inspired sneakers that incorporate brand new ground-breaking technology. At the core of ECCO’s ethos lies a determination to provide shoes with […]

To the max

The trends of maximalism and minimalism seem to be fighting for the top spot everywhere. It’s time to wave goodbye to demi-fine jewellery as it steps out of the spotlight and is replaced by a chunkier rival.     This season, leave your dainty jewels on the duchess and make way for […]

Homemade & Heartfelt: Rainey Designs

Self-taught glass and jewellery artist Selma Rainey started designing and creating in 2006, then once husband Sean joined her, the Christchurch pair established their boutique jewellery business, Rainey Designs.       Several years later, the business has grown but still maintains the qualities of a boutique business by keeping everything locally […]

A bold new look

New Zealand Cup and Show Week is an iconic event that has been loved by the public since its beginnings in the late 90s. Fashion lovers have the opportunity to celebrate in style and showcase all of the latest trends. This year the springtime festival has had a revamp, with the Bloom […]

The hottest hats

Summer is almost upon us, so it’s time to put away the beanie and bring out the sunhat. Here’s a rundown of the hottest hats of 2019.     Through the veil The perfect last piece of your race day ensemble – the veiled hat! These beauties were surprisingly plentiful in the […]

Flash your pearly whites

In 2019 we’ve been using the sea as our inspiration for accessorising, with shells becoming a statement runway piece, coming through in everything from hair slides to earrings. Once again we’re celebrating this oceanic bounty with the latest hit on the hot list – pearls.     Like shells, pearls too have […]

A Stellar Designer

From a musician fronting one of the most successful New Zealand bands of the past two decades to a Kiwi fashion icon, Boh Runga is a creative force to be reckoned with. We catch up with Boh about her latest jewellery collection and getting an international nod from the Duchess of Sussex. […]