The power of perfume

No outfit is ever complete without the perfect scent. The right perfume will brighten your mood, boost your confidence and enchant those around you. If you haven’t quite found your signature scent yet, look no further than these timeless fragrances to indulge your senses. Coco Mademoiselle is an essential addition to any nightstand. […]

Less can be best

Natural-looking makeup for older women includes a good foundation and some subtle enhancing, rather than trying to hide flaws. Here are some tips from Metropol. Warm up the skin When selecting a foundation or concealer, go a shade or two warmer to ensure you don’t look washed out. Extend coverage beyond the face. […]

Plan your pamper break

Staying home can have advantages such as providing an ideal opportunity to relax and indulge in pampering yourself, far from the madding crowd. Treat yourself to a home spa day. Run a nice bath, relax with a face mask, a calming cup of tea (or a bottle of bubbly), and a good book. […]

A symbol of love: Ricoh

As beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside, local Christchurch business LOVE IN A JEWEL®, creates special keepsakes with a difference. The idea was born when Tracy van Oostrum asked her jeweller husband Joachim to craft a special pendant that would keep her mother’s memory close. Finding a thoughtful solution […]

Ageless makeup for over 50s

Wear the makeup, don’t have it wear you. That’s the advice from many beauticians, who are full of great, subtle tips for natural-looking makeup for women aged over 50. Instead of trying to hide flaws, enhance what you’ve got. Here are some tips from Metropol. Create a glowing base Following a dedicated skin-care […]

Something special: Via Sollertia

There is a reason jewellery is so cherished; so much skill, time and care go into creating the beautiful pieces that then get to be enjoyed, passed down and loved forever. Via Sollertia are the local experts in jewellery making. They offer bespoke, one-of-a-kind designs created especially for their clients, as well as […]

Old style charm and barbering: Pride Barbers

We don’t hear as much as we should about pampering for men, but it’s deserved, it’s here, and it should be part of your routine. The traditional barber’s shop was always more than a stopover for a tidy-up. It was a centre of friendship and news, personal service and relaxation, and that’s exactly […]

Skin shield on

The more we learn about the importance of everyday sun protection, the more wonderful products are being created to keep our precious skin shielded from harmful rays. It is recommended you wear face sunscreen every day, even the gloomy ones or days you are mostly indoors. Why? Because even behind the clouds and […]

Holistic approach to beauty: My Beauty Clinic

Acupuncture is an ancient healing tool that reaches back thousands of years and is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. Facial acupuncture is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. Principal Practitioner at My Beauty Clinic, Sophie Lau, is a […]

Facial like no other: All About You

Global lockdowns introduced us to Zoom, the essential tool for face-to-face connection, but alongside its benefits came an increasing awareness of our physical appearance onscreen. This spiked an increasing interest in beauty treatments, but beauty treatments that were non-invasive, less painful and more natural. Beauty company Environ got on board and developed the […]