Creating happy hair: Mondo Black
Vibrant and fun is the flavour of Mondo Black hairdressing salon in Edgeware. There’s always great conversation, and the team of four make a point of knowing every client, not just their own. “Our salon’s favourite thing is to make people happy just being here and then popping out the door with […]
Open your eyes to the possibilities: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
There is a growing demand for safe and effective treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance that fit in with a busy work and social calendar. The area around the eye is one of the first areas to show signs of ageing with fine lines and wrinkles and loose, sagging […]
Frill-seeker
When it comes to the latest trend, this one is all about stepping out of the sartorial box and being a frill-seeker, in all the right ways. While frills and ruffles are not new by any stretch of the imagination, having made their fashionable appearance since the 16th century, this seasonal […]
Hanmer’s Fashion Haven: Lifestyles
Lifestyles in Hanmer lures repeat customers from as far as the Gold Coast, with its expansive range of swimwear. Many make a weekend of it, as they can pop across to the pools and show them off! Bond-Eye’s Sea-level range (formerly Nip-Tuck) suits many different figures, as do Seafolly and […]
looks to love: Canterbury bride
Glancing at wedding dress trends for 2019, it’s clear that saying ‘yes to the dress’ doesn’t have to be a hunt for indiscernible white gowns. If you’re planning your big moment and wanting something unique and fashion forward, then look no further as we take you through five standout styles that have […]
A model citizen: Portfolio Models
It is a fabulous double as Christchurch’s premier agency and modelling school, Portfolio Models, celebrates its 25th birthday, plus Director Mel Radford-Brown completes a quarter century in the modelling industry, having signed as a ‘new face’ to Portfolio when it first opened in 1993! Mel is passionate about the Portfolio […]
The Gold Treatment
Many of us know the story about King Midas, who is remembered in Greek mythology for his ability to turn everything he touched into gold. As the story goes, Midas got a little carried away and soon came to realise the concept that maybe ‘less is more’. Flash forward four […]
Return To Retro
If you’re a fashion follower, you will know that as ephemeral as trends are, they have a way of coming back. The next season’s fashion trends are heavily influenced by the styles of the past, right back to the seventies. You don’t need to have lived through this era to know that […]
The bigger, the better: Baggy style is back!
Forget skinny jeans, bodycon dresses and slim-fit shirts: baggy style is back! Oversized clothes allow movement and are extremely comfy, but they can also be a little intimidating if you’re unsure about what to wear with them. Here’s how to let loose this season with spring’s trend, which is quite literally, big! […]
Cognitive Health: Health on Hagley
As our physical bodies age, so too do our minds, with many of us not feeling as mentally sharp in our older years. Thankfully, there is a significant body of research to suggest that you can help prevent cognitive decline with some very simple steps. Having studied Neuroscience at Otago […]
