Sunny Side Up
This season the citrus-y hues are in town and they demand your attention. The beautiful hue of marigold illuminated the runway at New York Fashion Week and we’re expecting this sunny yellow to light up our wardrobes come winter. The prestigious event saw models of fashion heavyweights Balenciaga, Valentino, Brandon […]
Winter shoe style: Style Footwear Ashburton
From slippers to snow boots, the shelves are groaning with gorgeous footwear at Style Footwear Ashburton. The team – Melissa, Brian and Trudy – are thrilled with the winter range and hope customers will be too. Strong again this season is ankle boots – there are a few long boots […]
Inspiring design creativity: Polished Diamonds
The practice of jewellery gifting may be firmly rooted in tradition, but the process leading up to the gifting has been modernised. Technology has revolutionised the art of jewellery design and manufacturing, inspiring greater creativity and granting more autonomy. In a market flushed with the ordinary, Polished Diamonds is turning […]
Always Aotearoa: Dual
Their hashtag is ‘Always Aotearoa’ and, if pondering a subtitle, let it be ‘Never Made Offshore’. Local and loyal to New Zealand, Dual is a denim clothing boutique that Cantabrians should be proud of. Now located at 5/181 High Street, in the heart of the uber-cool SALT district (St Asaph, […]
White Out
As we head into the cooler months, we start to crave black, brown, navy, mustard and burgundy. And, as soon as we make it through the seasonal divide, we seek to cleanse the palate with pretty pastels – adding the soft sartorial shades of yellow, green, pink and blue to our wardrobes. […]
A fringe affair
Bangs are proving they’re not prepared to remain on the fringe of fashion this year, as we see our fave celebs get the cut. Fringes make a bold statement and while they’re pretty darn easy to get wrong, they can be beautifully transformative when done right. Effortlessly cool and always […]
Stepping Up: Mikko Shoes
NZ family-owned and operated Mikko Shoes has finally opened the doors to its first South Island store; a beautiful boutique in central Christchurch. Founder and buyer Michaela Longstaff established Mikko in 2013, after noticing a gap in the market for fabulous footwear that didn’t compromise on comfort. Making it her […]
The coat that says it all: Zebrano
There’s much to be said for the winter coat. This is the one garment none of us can do without. Not only does it provide that much needed top layer to ward off the chill, but it is the first thing people see when you walk down a street or enter a […]
Love the skin you’re in: Bespoke Cosmetic
Bespoke Cosmetic owner Nicky Blue has had a fascinating career, touring with some of the biggest names in music as a wardrobe mistress. Watching makeup artists work their magic built the foundation for a love of makeup and great skin that has proved a common theme throughout her career and […]
Tied & Dyed
It’s official – tie-dye is making a comeback! The bleach-stained print is a huge trend for 2019, having popped up all over the catwalk and made its way into the wardrobes of celebs. Beyoncé wore it on the beach, Dree Hemingway chose the print for a red-carpet event and Justin Bieber turned […]
