Have a Zero-waste Christmas
Finding that perfect gift and reducing your waste this silly season is easier than you think. Founder and CEO of The Rubbish Whisperer, Helen Townsend shares her favourite environmentally-friendly spoils ideal for under your Christmas tree this year. Waste-reducing household items One of the best gifts you can give friends […]
A feel-great festive season: Beauty Progress
The festive season is joyful, social and busy, and most of us wouldn’t have it any other way. But it can also be stressful and, if you’re feeling the pressure, your body will soon let you know. Neck and shoulder aches from long hours at the computer delivering those jobs […]
Statement Accessories
Sometimes bold accessories are what’s needed to give your wardrobe a seasonal pick me up. Accessories are certainly getting braver. They can create a statement of personal style. Seize the opportunity to splash out on the vivid side of the colour wheel, even if you prefer plain fabric. Wear a […]
Christmas Style
Decorating for Christmas doesn’t just have to be about adorning your home. We have some clever ways to bring Christmas into your wardrobe. Whether subtle or celebratory, taking the Christmas spirit to the streets will bring cheer to one and all. Metallics are this season’s fashion star. Harness this timely […]
Sartorial crème de la crème: Q&A with June Youngman
It’s one of the most eagerly awaited times of the year, when fashionistas flock to the sartorial arena at Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day and are put through their paces. Addington Raceway & Events Centre plays prestigious host to ‘the’ crème de la crème of style showcases – […]
A divine selection: Petersens Jewellers
For many things in life, quality is subjective and beauty immeasurable. At Petersens Jewellers in the Bush Inn Centre, quality is neither subjective nor immeasurable. It is clearly at the heart of this store. This is perhaps best encapsulated in the store’s latest diamond range, Divine Solitaires. With a stringent […]
Stepping out in style: ECCO
Whether you’re arriving at a party at dusk or strolling along a sun-bleached esplanade, metallic leather is about making a style statement. The Women’s ECCO Touch Flatform is crafted from metallic Ecco Vibrio leather, with double foil finish – designed to shimmer and sparkle as it catches the light. The […]
Bell of the Ball
Bell bottoms are swinging their way back into our wardrobes this season. It’s funny to think that this fashion style was originally created for sailors to readily roll up their trousers, when on messy deck duty. The ’60s has since embraced this look and the ’70s exaggerated it even further. […]
Silver Linings
Silver has never lost its lustre. The everlasting semi-precious metal in all its forms is still taking centre stage across fashion and accessories. It eludes to the stars, the sea, a silvery moon – it can shout anything from edgy with attitude, to pure princess. As a statement or […]
The Gift of Pure Pampering
The festive season has arrived and the team at Champs-Elysées Day Spa understands the importance of offering a thoughtful gift from the heart. What could be more meaningful than a voucher treating your loved one to an unforgettable experience that is all about making them feel truly special? The beautifully […]
