A collaborative collection

What does popular New Zealand fashion designer Karen Walker have in common with an Australian denim production house? A whole lot, it seems. Karen Walker has just revealed her latest project; a collaboration with Outland Denim.   Based in Queensland, Australia, Outland Denim is a B-Corp company and one of the world’s […]

Blue my mind

There’s just something mystical about blue, whatever the hue. From bold and bright to gentle and subdued, here’s a few of our favourite blue shades and how best to wear them.     OH BABY! Baby blue has been making waves for decades and is certainly a must-have shade for the spring […]

Be a stud

Cue the revival of yet another ‘90s craze: studded silhouettes return as the ultimate embellishment of 2019. Small studs, big studs, spikes, rhinestones… if it’s studded, we want i t.Check out our styling tips ahead.     FOOTWEAR WITH FLAIR The easiest way to embrace this edgy trend is with footwear – […]

Float into summer

Party season is coming our way, which means barbecues, beach parties and picnics. What better way to welcome the season than with the addition of some floaty summer dresses to your wardrobe? Check out this moodboard of our favourite seasonal selections.       1. BRIGID MCLAUGHLIN LADY HAY DRESS. 2. COOPER […]

Homemade & Heartfelt: Rainey Designs

Self-taught glass and jewellery artist Selma Rainey started designing and creating in 2006, then once husband Sean joined her, the Christchurch pair established their boutique jewellery business, Rainey Designs.       Several years later, the business has grown but still maintains the qualities of a boutique business by keeping everything locally […]

Love the skin you’re in

We’re all human: we all have our own insecurities and imperfections – and our own story. Jess Quinn’s is one of triumph and bravery. Now she’s on a mission to encourage others to feel proud of the skin they’re in.       With an aim to inspire young people to draw […]

Good hair season: Kudos Hairdressing

All year we look forward to spring events and Christmas party time, so a good hair day simply isn’t enough – a good hair season is a must!       Kudos Hairdressers, on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Ave at 204 Papanui Road, offer the colour services, styling and […]

Playing dress up dolls

Who would have thought a love of dressing old-school paper dolls in the early ’50s would transform into an award-winning design at the World of Wearable Arts Awards.     Placing second for her Dress-up Dolls entry in the Transform section of this year’s competition, Meg Latham coincidently grew up where WOW […]

Rent a wardrobe!

Designer Wardrobe has opened its second rental store right here in Christchurch, giving ladies access to more than 1600 designer pieces from Trelise Cooper and Ruby to Zimmermann and many more.       There are outfits for every occasion, from race day and weddings to school formals or corporate balls. Designer […]

Polished Diamonds

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 […]