The season to glow: Encore Skin
Summer takes its toll on your skin, making winter the perfect time to address concerns like redness, acne, pigmentation, rosacea, thread veins, and wrinkles. Sciton BBL and Erbium Micro-Laser treatments not only rejuvenate the skin but also stimulate collagen production and erase discoloration like pigmentation and redness, leaving your complexion radiant and refreshed, […]
Denim indestructible
Denim’s styling capabilities stretch far beyond the classic blue jean. James Dean’s signature look, Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg’s seductive bare-all Calvin Klein shoot, Beyonce’s recent collaboration with Levi’s – denim is behind many of the world’s most iconic pop culture moments. From garment to accessory, denim’s durability and versatility make it an […]
Styling your barrel-leg jean
Ditch the intimidation of this balloon-like silhouette – these jeans will become a weapon in your wardrobe. Impossible to miss, the barrel-leg jean is defining denim in 2025, labelled the ‘go-to’ jean of the season – validated by the likes of Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Brands are jumping on the bandwagon designing […]
5 ways to wear a scarf
Versatile, timeless and contemporary, scarves can be fun or sophisticated and everything in between. Style yours with these tips from the founders of premium local scarf brand Dark Hampton. A silk twilly as a tie Place around your neck and tie like you would a normal tie. A touch of fun for a […]
Warm winter tones: Haar Design
What’s on trend for winter hair? The team at one of Christchurch’s top salons reveal their predictions. Warm tones and statement hair lengths are set to take the season by storm, as seen on the salon floor and across international fashion weeks at large. Creamy golden blondes, rich chocolates and cocooning copper colours […]
This season’s celebrity-approved shoe: ECCO
The hunt for the perfect wet weather boot has ended. The timeless ankle boot blends practicality, elegance and versatility with the celebrity street style tick of approval. Observing footwear worn by the famous, it’s clear ECCO is a favourite – and their ankle boots have become top contenders. Fashion’s most stylish it-girls, including […]
Embracing change: V for Hair
Master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee encourages clients to embrace change one beautiful transformation at a time. One of the most important (and often overlooked) elements in a great colour transformation is understanding your unique undertone,” says Vicki, owner of V for Hair in Merivale. Without that crucial first step, the result can fall flat, […]
The secret to younger-looking skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
A 1992 invention, 30 years of proven safety and efficacy culminates in the form of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy. Popularly referred to as IPL, this treatment is exactly that: popular. “Nowadays it is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures worldwide. However, there are far too many people still not benefiting […]
The white tee
Over, under – the white tee makes a case as one of the most underrated sartorial staples. Not just as the base of what feels like a million outfit alternatives, its crisp colour, or lack thereof, pairs with almost anything. Make the most of the wonders it can work within your wardrobe. Curated […]
Dame Sophie Pascoe’s sartorial influence
For Dame Sophie, living a life in the public eye has meant being subject to constant assessment of her appearance. Over time, she learnt to use it to her advantage, developing an eye for the best pieces in local fashion. I used to utilise fashion to hide my disability at times. Now I […]
