A covetable creator: Q&A with Kat Gee
Kagi is a Kiwi brand that tickles the fancy of the magpies amongst us. Metropol talks to founder Kat Gee about her passion for jewellery and how she balances motherhood and business. You were quite young when you established Kagi, where did your passion for jewellery come from? I have always had a […]
Step into Hanmer: Mirror Mirror Boutique is a welcoming shoe destination
Mirror Mirror Boutique is fast becoming the shoe destination in Hanmer Springs. The boutique carries a vast selection of contemporary to classic styles of Minx footwear – a New Zealand designed brand that is fun, fabulous and feminine. Discerning shoppers will find C.REED, a collection by Minx designer, Cushla Reed. The popular Kiwi […]
A TAD classy: Pegasus and Papanui boast upmarket duo of boutique fashion destinations
The best designer clothing is supremely comfortable, toasty, and addictive. Ditto with accessories. This describes the wares at TAD. Even the wallets, key-rings and cuffs here have feel-good factor. For real feather handbags sharing display space with fine sterling silver necklaces, cuddly merino ponchos and wholly desirable LTB denim and Black Orchid jeans, […]
Celebrating the jewellery of love: Clare from Via Sollertia
Designing has always been what floats Clare’s boat. Training initially as an architect, the Manager of Via Sollertia knew that jewellery design was actually where her heart lay. It still does. Which is kind of great for someone who collaborates with couples over rings; the symbols of their enduring love. Clare custom-designs for […]
Magpie Style Fashion Editor Louise Heller’s style notes: for the love of navy – falling for hues from the deep
Softer on the skin than black, navy is a great go-to choice if you are looking to deviate from an all-black or black-heavy wardrobe. Try these tips on how to style, what is fast becoming, a colour staple in women’s wardrobes from north to south. Freshen up: Navy will provide contrast […]
Tickled pink: this pretty shade is all grown up
With cooler temperatures welcoming a cooler colour palette, one hot new trend is breaking all the season’s sartorial rules. With both street cred and practical appeal, pink is the colour the fashion world is falling for in 2018. From caps to coats, there’s something for everyone in this pretty palette, but not as […]
Indulge your animal instinct: take the leap into leopard print
They say a leopard never changes its spots and, while that may be true, its sartorial inspiration sure does, in the most stylish of ways of course. Because, although the leopard print has been lauded for its luxe appeal for the longest of times, it is regularly given a new seasonal spin at […]
Ear-candy: let your earrings do the speaking
Sometimes loud and proud is exactly what you want your earrings to scream, and most certainly when your outfit does not. Thankfully, there’s plenty of eye – or more specifically ear – candy to tempt a loosening of the purse strings, with statement earrings doing the sartorial seducing this season. They don’t have […]
Celebrating the beauty of winter: The Gift Box of Lincoln is full of warm and fluffy things to brighten up your winter wardrobe
With a wide range of ponchos, capes, little coats, snoods and scarfs at The Gift Box of Lincoln, it is obvious the store is looking forward to all the best parts of the coming season. Also in stock are a range of beautiful throws for beds and chairs and lanterns that create a […]
Earn your stripes: exploring a fashion staple
The concept of ‘earning your stripes’ has its foundations in the military chain of command and, although it refers to hard work and accumulated experience, we wholeheartedly believe you can earn your stripes by adopting a stylish striped selection. A staple of both wardrobes and fashion collections the world over, stripes seem to […]
