Accessibility in action
Grace Stratton is the voice of physically challenged individuals who struggle with online clothes shopping and now she’s seeking to encourage a more diverse fashion industry, proving that disability can, and should, be a part of mainstream fashion culture. Grace is a fashion enthusiast, law student, a 2017 Young New […]
Magenta Muse
As the fashion designer Mary Quant once observed, “If you want to go unnoticed in a crowd, don’t wear pink”. The iconic British fashion designer created relaxed clothes suited to the actions of normal life and brought life to them with bold and bright stand-out colours. Fast-forward to 2019 and […]
Wellness Warriors
Wellness warriors come in all shapes and sizes – sometimes they are simply just savvy pieces of tech that allow you to take an active approach to your health and wellbeing. We explore the latest warriors to enter the tech world and they’re guaranteed to give your wellbeing that extra boost. After […]
All Puffed Up
Winter coats are one article of clothing where you don’t want function to trump fashion – but you don’t have to pick between the two when the latest look is all about the puffer jacket. With varying lengths and sizes, cool fabrics like leather and velvet, and a myriad of colours to […]
A Run With Heart
Ashburton’s Lake Hood is the picturesque location for a run with heart – both figuratively and literally. One of several events across New Zealand supporting the Heart Foundation, the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Sunday 12 May 2019! Heart disease is New Zealand’s single […]
One of a kind collection: Dusty Old Things
Immerse yourself in a 20th century haven at Dusty Old Things which has recently taken up residence in Burnside. Browse the store’s one of a kind collection of items from every decade of the 1900s, which are sourced from both New Zealand and abroad. Owner Glenis Parker, who completes all […]
Cape Town
While wearing a veil on your wedding day will continue to be a timeless look for decades to come, the bridal cape can be the majestic statement piece that adds something striking to your look, whether it be for the aisle or the after-party. Your wedding day is your time […]
Non-surgical facelift: Face Value
The choice of treatments offered for skin aging can be baffling. Dr Philip Frost at Face Value is finding his clients are seeing great results from two specialist treatments in particular. The new kid on the block is the MINT Thread Lift®. Unlike the invasive permanent threads of the past, […]
In the trenches
Trench coats have lasted the decades, so how are they being reimagined this year? The trench coat marches through the eras – a staple as much intrenched in our wardrobes as the little black dress. Ever since the Hollywood styles of Marleen Deitrich, it’s been the cover up with the allure […]
Making the Sartorial Cut
As we head into a new season, many of us jump at the opportunity to add to our seasonal clothing collection, but it seems in 2019 we’re increasingly doing the opposite and it may be just the answer to curb spontaneous shopping sprees and put more emphasis on quality not quantity. […]
