Comfort and confidence: The Fitting Room
Comfort, support, and a flattering fit – the key to wearing your wedding dress or guest wear with confidence is a well-fitted bra. Everyone wants to look their best at a wedding,” The Fitting Room’s Deborah Lewthwaite says. With photographers floating around comes the desire to smile and pose without constant adjusting. Encouraging […]
Chilly chic: Kjole Style
Functionality, simplicity, and timelessness are the dress codes of Scandinavian style. In Hanmer Springs, handpicked, Danish-only designs that make getting dressed effortless and stylish are found at Kjole Style. Workwear, weekend wear, and gorgeous everyday staples, co-owner Stephanie Suckling and her team curate collections to help you build a wardrobe of timeless, well-made […]
Layer with love: Off-the-rac
When the weather turns, our wardrobes require a switch-up. Chic outerwear and luxe yet cosy accessories come to the fashion forefront, blending warmth with elegance. Earthy tones and complementary neutrals become the colour palette of the season. Find all the latest autumn winter 2025 collections at Bishopdale’s Off The Rac, where managing director […]
What women really want: Reinvent Boutique
What women miss most when shopping for clothes in large department stores is the personal touch; when there’s little care or interest shown, it can be a negative experience. It largely explains why women prefer the more intimate boutique-style store for shopping. Nothing can replicate that one-on-one consultation in an empathetic and safe […]
The power of red
Classic, passionate, and powerful, red makes a statement, on your lips, over your shoulder or from head to toe. Wearing red can be soft and romantic, it can be bold and assertive; there is a reason it has been seen on runways for decades, always coming back around no matter the […]
Collar me pretty
First used to represent status and class, from ruffles to the humble button down, the collar has had quite the fashion journey through history. In the cooler months, it is common to see fashion-goers opting for pieces that keep their necks warm. Why not do so in style? Who […]
Wonderfully warm
Winter dressing doesn’t have to mean dark colours and dull ensembles. Rich reds, deep greens and pops of beige can bring beautiful warmth to an outfit that is still appropriate for the cold and made to above all, keep you toasty. As well as colour, there are other ways […]
Shacket styling
Introducing the most versatile outerwear of the moment – the Shacket. Sitting in the sweet spot somewhere between a shirt and a jacket, a shacket is the ultimate laid-back, effortlessly chic, everyday layer… and at risk of jumping on a trend, we cannot get enough. Plaid The bread and butter of […]
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Colour, texture and textile can make a world of difference to how you feel, especially when it comes to fashion. Wool is a must for winter warmth, whether it is in the form of merino inner and outer layers, cashmere scarves, chunky socks, and of course a luscious thick […]
All pride, no prejudice
A true feast for the eyes, this ROYGBIV-realness is a great way to liven up any wardrobe. These head-to-toe suggestions, from red to violet, ensures that there is something for everyone. Because as Coco Chanel once said, “the best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” […]
