New look for spring: Studio 295

The talented team at Studio 295 knows that with a great haircut, you can look good at any age. “A good stylish cut can make a huge difference, whether worn natural or coloured,” says owner Noeleen Bonner, who runs the business from her peaceful at-home studio.     Skilled senior stylists Noeleen […]

Empowering through style: Bibi Maber

As a personal stylist, Bibi Maber’s goal is to empower clients by helping them get in touch with their authentic self and develop their own unique style. This allows them to shift their focus to target their life goals and dreams.     She speaks from experience. While going through her own […]

Luxe Lashes: Lash Kandy

It’s long been said our eyes are the windows to the soul and if this is true, then lashes certainly make the most beautiful of window dressings. When it comes to enhancing them and making them ‘pop’, then Lash Kandy’s Rangiora premises is where you want to be.     Headed by […]

Hot to trot

Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day – 11 November 2019 – is one of the hottest events on the Christchurch social calendar. So it’s not surprising that we’re already turning to magazines, celebrities and designers for inspiration. After all, for almost as far back as memory permits, horse racing has been […]

Beauty Scoop

We’re lucky here in Christchurch in that we have a smorgasbord of talented, award-winning beauty experts and educating events at our fingertips. Warmest congratulations to the following:     The skincare gurus at Renaissance, which has been named a NZ Clinic of the Year Finalist (one of three in NZ!) for the […]

Shirting the rules

As soon as boyfriend blazers and boyfriend jeans hit the street style scene several years back, we were hooked by the casual and comfortable look that it offered us.     We can all agree that borrowing – or rather, stealing – our man’s hoodies and t-shirts is nothing new, and neither […]

Seven days of style

Bring on 26 August – the highly anticipated 19th annual edition of New Zealand Fashion Week is hitting the City of Sails, bringing with it a line-up of the country’s most beloved designers, plus some of the freshest new kids on the fashion block. We’re here to give you a rundown on […]

Cosy place to chill: Fig Restaurant and Bar

The English have their local pub – a cosy, casual place ideal to chill out with friends for a drink after work or for a more leisurely weekend catchup. It is possible to recreate that vibe here in our very own city and at Fig Restaurant and Bar they have succeeded in […]

Red Hot

Red is the power player that has been vying for our attention, but in all the right ways.     As bold as it is brazen, red is the go-getter in the fashion stakes and its popularity is spreading like wildfire, as the fiery shade dominates the fashion shows this season. Symbolic […]

Boots ‘n’ all

Ankle boots may be winter must-haves, but their versatility makes them a year-round essential.     These little ankle biters provide the complete coverage of a boot, but their chic streamlined shape means they can mix well with just about everything in your closet, from a jeans and tee combo to boxy […]