Winter skin

You know how your grandma said to take care of your possessions so they last a lifetime? Well your skin is no different. For all of winter’s seasonal highlights – hitting the slopes, snuggling by the fire, chunky knit throws and spiced mulled wine – the downside is the drying effect it […]

Get the boot: Merrell

Many mothers know how bone chilling it can be standing on a sports ground sideline with dampness working its way through the soles of their footwear. They crave warm feet instead.     Welcome to the world of Merrell’s winter boot range for women. These are boots especially designed for chilly weather so […]

Creating Lush Lashes: Lash Kandy

It’s been said that eyes without lashes are like cake without frosting. Such is our lust for lashes, that we’ve primped, preened, painted and permed them since almost the beginning of time. Although the evolutionary story of how eyelashes came to be is less than glamorous, their future is certainly looking lush […]

Naturally beautiful: Natural Zest Skincare

Most of us would love to tread more lightly on this earth, reduce waste and pesticide use while supporting local, ethically sourced and organic products, but time is the great limiter – time to shop around, time to research, time to experiment.     When it comes to choosing skincare, Christchurch local […]

The Autumnal Update

Whether we want to accept it or not, Games of Thrones is over and winter is coming! As dark mornings and cold nights greet us, it’s time to adjust our wardrobes accordingly. Converting from autumn to winter wear, especially in the Garden City, can be tricky. One day you may need to […]

Bling it On

It’s not hard to be seduced by the latest and greatest when it comes to bling, and the winter season is the perfect time to update your jewellery collection. We look at the hottest trends and how to wear them.     1. Shell yeah!  Unleash your inner beach babe this cold […]

The Runway Round Up

2019’s fashion forecast sees the both the reinvention of some of our most-loved trends and the introduction of some brand-new styles, as well as the return of some serious old-school favourites. From bold and bright to exquisitely demure, there’s something for everyone this year. Read on for our run-down of 2019’s top […]

Wrap Up

Hair accessories are picking up the pace as one of 2019’s biggest street-style trends; satin headbands, statement barrettes, velvet scrunchies… and now headwraps and headscarves are emerging as the hottest (and most versatile) hair accessory of the year – just ask Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace or Tom Ford – and it appears […]

Gorgeous shoes, rebooted: Robin Pierre

Robin Pierre of Auckland is delighted to introduce its new Christchurch store on Victoria Street. This destination store steps glamorously into the shoes of the original Robin Pierre in Merivale that closed its doors in March.     Robin Pierre in Victoria Street has refreshed the original Robin Pierre Christchurch concept. They […]

Hair today gone tomorrow

Perhaps you’re ready to embrace winter with a ‘cool’ new palette or you’re yearning for some warmth – either way, we think any excuse for an update is a good one! We’ve pulled together some head-turners just for you.     1. Ice Ice Baby: Already blonde? Why not embrace winter and […]