Summer Beauty: Red Beauty
Summer is so close now you can begin to dream about days in the outdoors, in the sun and at the beach. Ah yes the beach – that means searching out the swimsuit and seeing how it looks after the winter months. Are there some pesky bulges that mar your silhouette? […]
Dress your curves: Key Black
Destination boutique Key Black is a haven of space and expert advice on choosing beautiful, versatile pieces that you will be reaching for in years to come. Set back from the bustle at 27A Colombo Street in Cashmere, this private retreat offers high quality New Zealand labels, with each style […]
A safe option: Skin Technology
A safe, non-toxic and highly effective alternative to DEET-based insect repellent products is a breakthrough ingredient that is revolutionising the industry, says James Fraher, of locally-owned company, Skin Technology. Picaridin, an active ingredient produced to mimic black pepper plant properties, has a broad efficacy against various insects and is […]
Beauty from the inside out: Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa
We know we love mindfulness for bringing tranquillity and focus to our on-the-go lives, and we love facials for their wonderful effects on our skin. What we didn’t know is they can be put together to create a stunning holistic treatment for enhancement of both skin and mind to calm, […]
Summer’s Selections: Made in the Shade
With a heatwave predicted, Made in the Shade is prepared. Ali has stocked up with lots of gorgeous, cool, breathable natural fibres – cottons, silks, viscose, and loads of lovely linens. “Last year the cool-to-wear linen pieces were flying out the door during the long hot summer.” Bittermoon has brought […]
Breast reduction alternative: Encore Health
Although a large bra size can be portrayed as desirable, the reality for many women is that large breasts can cause physical and emotional discomfort. Carrying the extra weight can result in back, neck or shoulder pain and can limit physical activities. Some women also experience feelings of self-consciousness and […]
Leading the way: Untouched World
Ever the toast of chic and environmentally conscious merino-lovers, Untouched World continues to excel in its mission to bring a sustainable ethos and luxury style to those who wish to look fabulous, but go easy on the planet. Their new spring/summer 18/19 collection is in stores now, and true to […]
Treat your feet: Rangiora Shoe Lines
What a stunning shoe summer it’s going to be, if the new season styles at Rangiora Shoe Lines lead the way, with shelves of glamourous gorgeousness. Feminine and flirty Hispantas come in strappy, elegant open-court design. From Poland there’s Kacper weekend streetwear, and the funky, comfortably soft Maciejka shoes. Minx […]
New Zealand’s next top designer: Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition
A 23-year-old design student from Wellington, Millie Pux-Askew, has just been propelled into the fashionable fore, as the winner of Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition. Millie was chosen from a pool of six finalists who each showed three completed looks at a runway show during Ballantynes’ Fashion Week. The judges […]
Perfect pieces: Magazine Designer Clothing
It’s all happening now at Magazine Designer Clothing – perfect spring/summer pieces have arrived from their predominantly New Zealand designers and labels, including their own label, ‘Magazine’. There are subtle floral prints, beautiful silks, as well as garments with exquisite lace detailing and of course lashings of colour. Magazine offers […]
