Winter Wow! Made in the Shade
While we all adore summer, there’s something splendid about autumn’s dramatic colours sweeping our landscape, and something undeniably seductive about snuggling before a crackling fire, sipping a mulled wine or drop of scotch on a chilly winter’s evening. In readiness, and in celebration, of cool days ahead, Alison Donn, owner […]
A floral fixation: Central City Flowers
Central City Flowers has relocated from South City Mall to 92 Colombo Street (corner of Fisher Avenue), and owner, Allan Jarden, is rapt because 12 years ago, he was working at the very same premises. “It’s like being home again. It’s a great neighbourhood around here.” Allan and his team […]
Talented Team: Mondo Black
Located in Edgeware, Mondo Black hairdressing salon is the vibrant and fun home to a team of stylists for whom the term ‘a passion for great hair’ is an understatement. The tight knit group don’t just create beautiful hair, but ensure a visit to the salon is relaxing and enjoyable ‘time-out’ for […]
Creating Summer Bodies: Encorė Cosmetic Clinic
Taming tummies, refining rears and thinning thighs for more than one million people worldwide, the Cooltech process of freezing fat has arrived in Christchurch and is exclusively available at Encorė Cosmetic Clinic. Owner Dr Grant Bellaney says if you start your treatment now, you’ll see results in time for your summer holiday. […]
Utility pulls a Practical Punch
World War II Britain first gave us utility clothing and it’s now a cool, calm and very collected way to dress. Having a recent resurgence, it has returned for 2019 in bold and brave designs. Fabrics and tailors back then were in short supply, so it was all practicality in […]
Beating stress to gain life: Unichem Cashel
According to Annabel Turley, pharmacist and owner of Unichem Cashel Holistic Pharmacy, stress impacts our mental and physical wellbeing in more ways than we could imagine. “The problem is that people simply don’t realise they’re stressed. Post-quake conditions, for instance, are still a major contributor to stress in this city.” […]
Frock Stars
We’re all about the frocks this season, but they’re not the saccharine sweet styles we’re used to. Why not add some edge to your wardrobe with some of our favourite Frock Stars? Sizzling on the international fashion scene, dresses are getting eclectically edgy – the designers are jazzing things up […]
The Perfect Smile: Dentistry on Merivale
The continually evolving field of cosmetic dentistry has now entered the digital age, with Digital Smile Design (DSD). “This is a process of analysis and planning that allows you to participate in the design of your new smile, and see it before any treatment begins,” says Dr David Walsh of Dentistry on […]
The ultimate vision: Polished Diamonds
Award-winning business Polished Diamonds can turn your ideas into a beautifully handcrafted bespoke ring, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology. “In less than a week we can reproduce a client’s ultimate vision,” says owner Dan Joines, who specialises in engagement rings. Situated on iconic New Regent Street, clients can bring […]
Regain your barefoot freedom: Footprints Podiatry
Footprints Podiatry has just introduced the Lunula Laser, a new technology that helps to eliminate fungal infections. Lunula Laser is the newest standard in treating recalcitrant fungal nail infections and has been used extensively worldwide with impressive results. Totally pain-free, it uses two cold laser beams, which means no heat […]
