The hottest hats
Summer is almost upon us, so it’s time to put away the beanie and bring out the sunhat. Here’s a rundown of the hottest hats of 2019. Through the veil The perfect last piece of your race day ensemble – the veiled hat! These beauties were surprisingly plentiful in the […]
Creating clothes to mooch in: Q&A with moochi
Moochi is your everyday luxury, from off-duty essentials to coveted designer pieces. With contemporary design and classic, effortless style, moochi is all about feeling confident and looking chic. We caught up with founder Kellie Taylor about her design inspiration and her top style tips for the coming season. Can […]
Super supplements: Hair Art & Beauty
For our hair and skin to be in the best condition possible, there are certain nutrients we need. Many factors in today’s modern lifestyle contribute to a nutritional deficiency – stress, environmental pollution, pregnancy hormones, poor sleep, lifestyle choices and diet all cause various nutrients to degrade quickly within our bodies. On […]
Choc Chunk Tahini Cookies – Recipe
INGREDIENTS 1 cup (280g) hulled tahini 1 cup (220g) raw caster (superfine) sugar ⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups (280g) wholemeal (whole-wheat) spelt flour ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder 200g chopped dark chocolate METHOD Preheat oven to […]
The timeless trouser
Call them pants or trousers, this fashion staple transcends the seasons in an assortment of styles, making them one of the most-worn items in your wardrobe. We look at the history and the future of the timeless trouser. Trousers can be credited to inventor and entrepreneur Jacob W. Davis who […]
The personal touch: Earth Organic Hairdressing
Traci Aylmer of Earth Organic Hairdressing says the reason her clientele base is growing and remaining loyal is because clients appreciate a totally one-on-one service where they’re warmly welcomed and treated as if they’re the most important person in the room. “People are tired of feeling they’re on a conveyor belt, being […]
Creating something extraordinary: Polished Diamonds
Today, they’re ubiquitous and any nuptials would seem incomplete without them. Weddings and the rings that signify a hand in marriage may be common, but with the revolutionary technology utilised by Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – you can get something extraordinary. Using CAD technology, which has revolutionised the […]
Striking new city store
Fresh, bright and bursting with the colours of her new Kraftwork collection, renowned New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester’s vibrant new store in the city centre is now open. Situated at 112 Cashel Street, the store is the brand’s second in Christchurch, with a Merivale store that opened in mid-2016. […]
Make way for the groom boom: Face Value
While aesthetic medicine has traditionally been seen as female focused, there continues to be a considerable shift towards the male market. Those in the industry describe it as the ‘groom boom’ and adopt terms such as ‘brotox’ when describing male anti-wrinkle injections. Face Value’s Dr Phil Frost is seeing an increasing number […]
Seriously Square
We’re just one seasonal step away from summer, the season of all things cute, flowy and bright. Time to get our shoe selection up to date! Here’s a funky 90’s look that’s enjoying quite the renaissance – it’s a look we square by! Enter square-toed shoes. We know; it’s shocking. […]
