A royal flush: canterbury bride
Chances are you’ve heard the term ‘the Meghan Markle effect’ over the past few months. It was used to describe the fashionable clout wielded by our newest royal, the Duchess of Sussex, in the lead up to her May wedding to Prince Harry, as fans flocked to copy everything she wore. […]
Thai massage with the experts: Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa
Beauty Progress Thai Massage Spa receives many accolades for its truly therapeutic Thai Massage. In fact, one of its clients described the experience as, “Comparable and even better than any Thai Massage I have ever received when I have visited Thailand”. Anne and Orn don’t waste a single minute; your […]
Wardrobe art needed: Nurse Maude
Sue Bramwell, Nurse Maude’s General Manager of Marketing, says most people do it at least once in their lives and some on a regular basis. It’s acquiring wardrobe art, that piece of clothing that looked perfect in the shop but has hung, unworn, in your wardrobe from the day you brought it home. […]
Happy Feet: Feet First Podiatry
Whenever you are looking for a foot specialist, it is important to find a practice with the experience and knowledge to provide you with a one-stop shop to help you maintain healthy feet. In the world of podiatry, Feet First Podiatry is that practice. Established in 1983 by Charlotte Russell, […]
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. […]
Huffer’s street success: Q&A with Steve Dunstan
At this year’s NZ Fashion Week, Huffer celebrated 21 years since it was founded by two mates with dreams of taking New Zealand streetwear to the next level. That journey has seen the company go from an alternative skate and snow brand to an icon of New Zealand fashion. Metropol […]
Beckenham’s fashion central: Made in the Shade
Welcome to the new revamp at Made in the Shade – here it’s impossible not to find the perfect outfit, with new stock of the best labels arriving daily. It has become a busy little shop – Beckenham’s fashion central! “Optimum Knitwear has been our great success,” Ali says. It has […]
Looking gorgeous: Duet
August 9 marked a very exciting night for Lee Parker and her staff at the newly opened Duet in Lincoln Village. “It’s bright and beautiful,” Lee says. “We so look forward to offering our clients the very best in advice, service and fabulous garments with labels like Loobies Story, Lemon […]
Be part of the magic: Cup Week at Addington
There’s nothing quite like Cup Week at Addington and the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday 13 November is not to be missed. This year four lucky winners will ‘Arrive in style with Christchurch Helicopters’. Simply purchase your General Admission or Lindauer Lawn ticket before 30 September and you […]
Star of the Show: Recipes
Star anise is the star of the culinary show with these chocolate fondant cakes with orange ice cream, adding spice to what is a fairly traditional cake. Ingredients For the orange ice cream 300ml double cream 300ml full fat milk 1 orange, zest and 2 tbsp juice 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup caster […]
