Engagement perfection: Polished Diamonds
While a proposal has the ability to incite indescribable elation, it is the engagement ring itself that embodies the sentiment behind the decision. Although engagements and the rings that signify them may be common, with the revolutionary technology utilised by Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – you can get […]
Summer Skincare
Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer. A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum […]
10 years of Loobie’s Story
For 10 years now, Loobie’s Story has been adding the bohemian beauty to our wardrobes. Metropol catches up with founder Laurinda Sutcliffe about the brand’s exotic evolution. You’re celebrating an amazing 10-year milestone in business… How did Loobie’s Story come to be? Loobie’s Story started when I found myself […]
Party season’s hottest styles
Whether your style is classic elegance or ‘of the moment’ attitude, feminine mystique or strictly minimalist chic, there is no better time than Christchurch’s party and event season to revel in your signature style, or to try out a whole new look for the sheer delight of it. The […]
Sport of Kings
Known historically as the ‘sport of kings’, horse racing dates back to the 1500s, when British aristocracy wanted an excuse to mix and mingle in high society, with a strict dress code ensuring the royal tone of the event was maintained. And so, it continues today. Whether it’s the […]
Fashion, frocks & fascinators
A spectacle of racing will entertain the crows, celebratory bubbles will clink and fabulous fashion will feature because, for as long as we can remember, fashion has been inextricably entwined with horse racing. And although fierce competition between trainers, drivers and breeders is a timeless feature of the sport, the […]
Shoes, Glorious Shoes: Wink Shoe Store
Finding that perfect pair of shoes to wear at the race-track can be a frustrating process, especially if you’ve filled long, fruitless hours trudging from shop to shop with nothing to show for it but blisters and disappointment. Is it too much to ask for a pair of shoes that […]
From top to toe: Magazine Designer Clothing
For a stunning Cup Day outfit, the team at Magazine Designer Clothing can dress you from top to toe. Choose from the beautiful selection of predominantly New Zealand-made designer clothing and an exquisite range of accessories to complement your outfit, including jewellery, fascinators and bags. Whether you are off to […]
Recycling your precious jewels: Filigree Fine Jewels
Many people have jewellery that sits in a drawer, that may have been inherited, be of great sentimental value, be broken or have parts missing. It could be your mum’s engagement ring or a piece of jewellery from a past relationship that you would like to suit your current style. […]
Getting a fabulous fit: Blackwell’s Department Store
The perfect foundation will set off every Cup Day and special occasion outfit. When investing in fabulously fitting lingerie, the results will be a flawless shape. Blackwells’ lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “it’s what’s underneath that really enhances the whole outfit”. Lynn works closely with every customer to […]
