Racy race day jewellery: Canterbury Jewellers

A racy jewellery range is raising style stakes, putting the canter in Cup Week fashion. Iconic Canterbury Jewellers has crafted an exclusive Equestrian collection, befitting of a day at the races. Wear a horseshoe ring for luck, a riding-crop broach, or a stirrup pendant. A bracelet of snaffle bit links can highlight […]

Fabulous Flirty Feet: Style Footwear

The sun is out and summer is on its way at Style Footwear in the heart of Ashburton’s CBD. New ranges from Saimon, Cabello, Revere and others are arriving, and the team are excited to show you what’s available this season.   The casual lace-up look is popular again, with over a […]

Pink ladies of racing

Cup Week is as much about the fashion as it is the sport, so Metropol has pulled together a beauty look book to help inform your race face. This year, we’re all about fresh dewy skin with fun and vibrant pops of pinks. Afterall, the horses won’t be the only ones with […]

Steep success: Simpson Building

Wakatipu-based firm Simpson Building was the team responsible for turning the plans of AQA Alessandro Quadrelli Architetto into Willow House, the striking new build atop the steep and rocky hillside overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Registered Master Builders and Hazard Co members, Simpson Building is led by Tim and Dayna Simpson and specialises in […]

Modern lakeside dream: AQA

Lake Wakatipu is easily one of the most picturesque settings in the greater Queenstown area. So, having a bespoke designed modern home overlooking its waters is a dream for many. Thanks to Alessandro Quadrelli, and in collaboration with Simpson Building Ltd, the dream is now a reality.     Willow House, located […]

Modernity meets tradition – and wins: Parker Warburton Team Architects

A modern office design within a heritage context and a dental practice with a difference has seen Dunedin and Wanaka-based architecture firm Parker Warburton Team Architects recognised in the recent 2020 Southern Architecture Awards.   The work, completed for WorkSafe New Zealand and Dunbar Wilson Dental, respectively, has been recognised in the […]

Don’t forget your roots!

Ever-popular Kiwi band Six60 famously sings ‘Don’t forget your roots’. Whilst we are aware the song was paying tribute to family – the line is not totally misplaced when it comes to haircare. We are talking about the roots on your head, and specifically the rise of scalp care or “hair skinification”. […]

Sustainable summer: Untouched World

The once fast-paced fashion industry known for constantly cycling through trends seems to be slowing down as many brands and consumers embrace sustainability.   Here in Christchurch, Untouched World has been at the forefront of the movement since 1998. It was the first lifestyle fashion company in the world to be recognised […]

Building stronger, Dynamic Spines: Muscle People

Whether back pain strikes after a sports game where you took one for the team, whether it has crept up on you with the passing years, or whether you simply reached for the can opener in your own kitchen and something went pop, you’ll know that back pain is debilitating – casting […]

Thanking the bride tribe

Your bridesmaids, they’ve been by your side through thick and thin and possibly some bridezilla moments to boot! Chances are, they have spent months co-hosting the bridal shower, helping pick and pay for bridesmaids dresses and providing emotional support heading into your big day. So, why not treat them to a little […]