Shine bright
Blazing a trail, both figuratively and literally, the fashionably elite have been hitting the catwalk and the red carpet dressed in a selection of shimmer this sartorial season. There are endless interpretations, with an option for every occasion. Dazzling diamantes and floor-skimming metallics traditionally reserved for evening attire have been […]
Cottoning on to sustainable fashion
Being fashion conscious is increasingly weighted towards the conscious part of the term. From ecological impacts on the environment to social justice issues in supply chains and modelling campaigns: designers and consumers alike have sustainability in mind. Smaller collections, less often: Prada’s “refreshingly practical” (as one writer put it) Spring 2021 runway […]
Beauty from the outside in: Beauty Progress
The French know beauty and how beautiful skin is the outer reflection of inner health. Wendy Barker travelled to a renowned skincare house in southwest France to meet the man who created GERnetic skincare – the highly effective range chosen for facials and treatments at her Christchurch salon, Beauty Progress. During […]
Hair Colour Newbie: Surreal Hair
You’ve scrolled Instagram and picked through Pinterest to find your dream ‘do – but can the image translate to real life? Surreal Hair and Beauty’s Michelle Marsh gives us the low down on what to consider before colouring. THE STYLE: Balayage and Foilage is where sections of the hair are painted […]
Blurred Lines
Fashion is seen as a point of expression for many. You have numerous styles, colours and patterns. From drag (gender bending) to androgyny, the lines between what is considered masculine and feminine are becoming blurred. As a result, fashion is leaning towards more of a gender-fluid feel. For example, take […]
Engineering firm steps up: Babbage Consultants Ltd
Working throughout the South Island, Babbage Consultants provides technical expertise and tailored consultancy services in engineering, architecture and project management. Babbage delivers structural, geotechnical, civil and building services, engineering design, as well as building surveying and ecology reporting services. They regularly work on commercial and industrial building refits, alterations, strengthening […]
A stylish step forward: Style Footwear
The team is back up and running at Style Footwear on Burnett Street in Ashburton. Located in the CBD, the friendly store is packed with comfortable, stylish footwear as well as new ranges of bags, wallets, scarves and jewellery. After navigating the challenges of lockdown, owner Melissa and her right-hand-woman Trudy […]
Take your pick: The Fitting Room
The Fitting Room is best known for its amazing fitting service; hence the well-fitting name. Metropol caught up with owner and bra and swimwear connoisseur Deborah Lewthwaite to find out the latest must-haves! LUXE LIFE: If you’re searching for a sense of luxury, look no further than the Prima Donna Madison […]
The style gurus: Kudos Hairdressing
If you attempted to cut, style or colour your hair these last few months at home and you were successful… kudos to you. But not everyone was so lucky in their endeavours. Many greatly welcomed the re-opening of hairdressers nationwide – especially the customers of Kudos Hairdressers in Merivale. Metropol […]
Hair for the longrun: Capelli Hair Design
Finding and forming a relationship with the right hair salon is no easy task. There are things to consider such as location, pricing, appointment availabilities and most importantly the staff. Capelli Hair Design in Ashburton ticks all of those boxes, providing you with a pleasurable experience and services worth raving about. […]
