Bell of the Ball
Bell bottoms are swinging their way back into our wardrobes this season. It’s funny to think that this fashion style was originally created for sailors to readily roll up their trousers, when on messy deck duty. The ’60s has since embraced this look and the ’70s exaggerated it even further. […]
Silver Linings
Silver has never lost its lustre. The everlasting semi-precious metal in all its forms is still taking centre stage across fashion and accessories. It eludes to the stars, the sea, a silvery moon – it can shout anything from edgy with attitude, to pure princess. As a statement or […]
Straddle the seasonal divide
Some clothing is for winter, some is reserved for hot summer days – and then there are those clever pieces that straddle the seasonal divide. We look at some ideas to create an all-season wardrobe. Double-up dresses A fabulously fitting dress, structured in well-made quality fabric, can look perfect for […]
90’s Fashion
Whether you remember it with nostalgia or have blocked it from your mind, there’s no doubting the 90s was a revolutionary decade for fashion. From scrunchies to tube tops, Adidas scuffs to denim overalls, many trends are making a comeback and some are here to stay. We check out some of the […]
Make a splash! Fashionworks
When it comes to making a splash this sartorial season, it’s all about the latest and greatest in swimwear. With an expansive range of swimwear, Lifestyles in the alpine haven of Hanmer Springs is the ideal place to bring life to your summer wardrobe. Many make a weekend of it, […]
Cutting a Dash on Cup Day
This year marked the 115th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway and the pomp and circumstance of the 2018 event was every bit as magnificent as the very first Cup Day, way back in 1904. It was a day of glitz and glamour, bespoke […]
On-form florals
Various moods of floral fashion bloom at least a little each season, but this time it’s flowers gone retro wild. They are untamed and they’re out there; bold, bright and garishly gorgeous. It is a season that flower power has never quite seen before, plucked from the sentimentality of the […]
A runaway success: Karen Walker
Karen Walker’s instantly recognisable Runaway Girl has lent her signature look to one of the most beloved and iconic characters of all time. Ninety years after Mickey Mouse first appeared on television, he has borrowed the stylised stick and bag of the ponytailed girl from one of the designer’s oldest […]
Fashion and cuisine combine
A creative trio is bringing both cuisine and fashion back to the city’s heart, with Christchurch’s only central city wine bar and the country’s only denim brand combining to create a must-see central city hotspot. The funky yet friendly establishment, which is in the heart of Little High Lanes and opened […]
Elegance with Edge: Repertoire
With its first store opening in 2006, Repertoire has now grown to eight stores throughout New Zealand. In Christchurch, we’re very fortunate to have two boutiques, one in the BNZ Centre and one in The Colombo. Co-owner, Meghan Maher, says its business concept, right from the beginning, has been to […]
