A healthy glow: getting your skin perfect for the big day with Caci Clinic
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! You’ve been planning since the proposal, now it’s time to start working towards healthy glowing skin for the big day. The team at Caci suggests beginning your pre-wedding regime six months prior. Start with a free consultation at a Caci clinic, where the team can recommend the best […]
An autumnal shake up: transforming your hair with Carla and the team at Hair Art & Beauty
Planning a hair shake-up? Need some inspiration from professionals around the world? H&B has been taking notes on the colour trends for autumn 2018 and is ready to help you transform your locks! With leaves changing and temperatures dropping, red and copper-based colours are making their comeback. The latest autumn trends point towards […]
A beautiful birthday: Fendalton’s To Be Continued celebrates one year of helping people find beautiful, unique clothing
Circle the date on your calendar; flag it in your diary – 14 April is the date To Be Continued in Bryndwr Road marks its first year of business. “We want to thank our customers and the local community who have embraced our store,” say Amanda and Martin Stirling-Exon, the owners of this […]
Transitioning to grey hair: trying the grey trend with Salon E
Grey hair is on trend right now so there has never been a better time to transition from your permanent coloured hair. Going grey is a big decision and many, if not most, women freely admit they’re afraid of looking old or that people will treat them differently because of their salt-and-pepper […]
Style & protection: women’s clothing should do both says active lifestyle brand Merrell
Embrace nature without sacrificing style in women’s clothing from Merrell. It can be challenging to find women’s clothing with the right balance of comfort, style and protection when facing competing elements outside – and of course style also matters when it comes to women’s lifestyle and active wear. “That’s why we make sure […]
What’s trending for winter: Style Doctor by Bridget Hope of Magpie Style
As the temperature plummets, here’s what’s on the fashion horizon. Hold onto your hats, coats and scarves, for there is something for everyone here. Never has a fashion season been so full of contradiction. CLEAN LINES: A belted wool trench. A perfectly crisp shirt. The perfect pair of pants. With environmental factors pointing […]
Wedding dress perfection: Why you need to go see Brides of Merivale before you commit (to a dress)
It’s the beautiful, comfortable environment that makes Brides of Merivale so welcoming. Adding to that, an exclusive range of beautiful wedding gowns and professional, friendly staff, makes this one of the most popular destinations for discerning brides-to-be. Part of the excellent service Brides of Merivale offers is the couturiere that greets each bride […]
Bridal gown style guide: how to choose “The Dress” for your dream wedding
The sentiment and commitment of any wedding day are, of course, the most important statements, but let’s be honest, the piece de resistance – the moment that leaves guests waiting with bated breath – is the entrance of the bride in her chosen attire, most traditionally, a gown. If you are planning your […]
Win with Metropol: Coop “Better Sweater” from Ruby Six
If you’re heading north of Christchurch, make sure you visit Ruby Six, a beautiful lifestyle store that will make the hearts of the most fashion mad fans go pitter patter. You’ll find this stylish space just off the main road, at 6 Markham, Amberley. A sartorial showcase of New Zealand and Australian design, […]
Silver linings: why and how to add this shiny shade to your wardrobe
Silver linings have been known to take many forms and the latest is a rather fashionable one. Somewhere between the fluorescent headbands, shoulder-pads and roll-neck skivvies of the 80s, metallics got a bad rap. But now they’re emerging with a glamourous new look and, although head to toe may take the luster off […]
