Via Sollertia

A part of YOU: Via Sollertia

The team at Via Sollertia understands that the ring becomes a part of you, an extension of your essence and simply being stunningly beautiful just isn’t enough anymore.       The jewellery you wear needs to embody your values of locally sourced and ethical production. Via Sollertia handmakes product on site, using […]

QT

Age-reversing love affair: QT

If, as a follower of poet Frost, you “never take notes in a love affair” I advise you to grab a pen right now. Record the term ‘internal cosmetic’ and learn it well, for a brand-new love is about to change your life.     Local company QT is going global and […]

OrthodontiX

Wisdom in Teeth: OrthodontiX

Ronald Sluiter, orthodontist of OrthodontiX is proud to be New Zealand’s premier Orthodontic provider of Invisalign teeth straightening systems.     Invisalign was traditionally aimed at smaller dental corrections for adults, but Ronald is thrilled that the system now provides treatments tailored to teens. Called the Kids First treatment, it is available […]

Savvy Hair Design

New Year, New Hair! Savvy Hair Design

Savvy Hair Design owner Sarah McGuigan and her team can’t wait for their new salon extension to be completed. Currently underway, it will mean double the space, with ten styling bays instead of five.     Sarah and her team are equally excited about the exceptional ranges on offer at Savvy. The […]

Merrell

Toes out! Merrell

There’s no need to choose between style and comfort when setting off on an adventure; Merrell offers both.     The company has recently launched its latest collection of summer footwear, featuring the latest technology. Whether you’re taking the dog for a walk, going to the beach or walking the Great Wall […]

The Old Meadery

Bellissimo! Natural fibre boutique: The Old Meadery

Much-loved Fernside store, The Old Meadery, has relocated into central Rangiora under the new name Molto Bella, a natural fibre boutique where you’ll discover an exquisite range of clothing and home décor.     Purveyor, Anette Drewery passionately hand-picks her products from top-quality suppliers around the world. She has now moved into […]

The Jewellery Bar

The rainbow connection: The Jewellery Bar

Christchurch brightened up when renaissance woman Kirsten Smart added The Jewellery Bar to her portfolio of roles as mum, 111 call dispatcher and ambulance officer at St John.     The Jewellery Bar specialises in tassel jewellery, with 20 different styles of earrings, necklaces, plus bespoke styles available online and from eight […]

Imbellished By Bella

The Essential: Imbellished By Bella

Even as a young girl, Bella Pearce loved handbags but as she grew up she discovered their expensive price tags didn’t always fit her student budget, and she wasn’t about to give up on her favourite luxury item.     So, she set about creating her own beautiful, yet affordable range, Imbellished […]

Cryotherapeutics

Regenerate your Body: Cryotherapeutics

The latest wellness trend popularised on social media by celebrities and professional athletes, is now available in Christchurch, with the opening of New Zealand’s first Cryotherapy Centre.     For years, Anita Leney was a competitive gymnast and judge, before a back injury changed everything. After multiple scans and tests she was […]

Making Faces

Brows vs Brows: Making Faces

We talk to leading brow specialist Pip McGregor about the most commonly asked question she gets in her Christchurch clinic Making Faces.     She explains, both methods are a form of cosmetic tattoo used to enhance the brows. Micropigmentation is done with a digital machine which deposits pigments into the dermis; […]