Ice Ice Baby

Move over millennial pink, enchanting the runway this year is a brighter, bolder shade of baby blue known as icy blue. This hue brings to mind images of frosted lakes and snowflakes – making it the perfect colour to enhance your winter wardrobe.     Solidifying its place amongst the other bright […]

Teeny-tiny totes

Handbags are by our sides day in, day out, through thick and through thin. But unlike previous seasons, this year’s must-haves aren’t defined by shape, but rather by size.     Shrunk down to fit no more than a phone and lipstick (if you’re lucky), this season’s most lust-worthy bags are also […]

Reptile revival

Slither your way into some seriously ssssssexy snakeskin numbers this season – long skirts, short skirts, coats, boots, bags…. you name it, it’s having a reptile revival.     It’s time to swap your leopard spots for some snake-y scales (not literal scales, of course)! A sartorial safari of animal prints have […]

Bags of your dreams: Furmoo

It’s been said that if diamonds are a girls’ best friend, then handbags are family, and you’re sure to find the bag of your dreams at Furmoo – the coolest wee bag shop in town.     Sassy styles and demure designs are what you’ll find at Furmoo: home to a tastefully […]

Bellissima!: Molto Bella

The atmosphere in clothing boutique Molto Bella is so redolent of all things Italian, from the friendly welcome of three darling dogs to the gentle trickle of fountain water and the large Romantic period etchings adorning the walls, that you cannot help but be charmed by it all. And then there are […]

Cool new fat freezing treatment: KM Surgical

KM Surgical is thrilled to now have the state of the art Cooltech™ procedure within the clinic, considered one of the most advanced fat freezing techniques in the world.   Complementing Dr Ken Macdonald’s experience with VASER and Tumescent Liposuction, Cooltech™ offers a non-surgical approach to fat reduction. This technology freezes fat […]

Making medicals easy: Christchurch Immigration Health

Christchurch Immigration Health specialises in immigration, business and driver’s licence medicals, and is conveniently located at St George’s Hospital with excellent facilities and parking close to Merivale’s coffee shops and mall. The team offers a friendly and efficient service at a great price, with the most five-star ratings in New Zealand.   […]

Crushing on Vitamin C

Vitamin C’s the hottest thing to hit skincare since sliced bread. We’ve got a big dose of everything you need to know about this antioxidant and why we’re crushing on it right now.     As the new ‘it’ ingredient in skincare, Vitamin C has been adding muscle to our beauty regime […]

The local diamond specialist: Petersens Jewellers

If you’re thinking diamonds, think Petersens Jewellers. A pioneer in the field since 1863, the jewellery store in the Bush Inn Centre lives and breathes its passion for this precious stone.     Such is this dedication and attention to detail that Managing Director Brent Morrison travels half way around the world […]

Head-turning deals: V for Hair and Beauty Merivale

As the temperatures start their downward descent, it’s the ultimate opportunity to give your skin some love because, for all the upcoming seasonal highlights, the downside of the cooler temperatures is the drying effect they have on our skin.     A 60-minute Exfoliation and Hydration Facial with a Dilo Oil infusion […]