Pegasus Town fashionable favourite: TAD Design’s hidden treasures include a beautician called Emma and a hairdresser by the name of Maddie
Located in Pegasus Town, TAD Design’s striking concept store is worthy to be snapped by any Instagram user as it brings together fashion and beauty services in an inviting, relaxing and serene environment. So far in its mere two-year existence, owners Tracey and Daniel have also opened TAD fashion in Northlands Mall, along […]
A conscious collection: Untouched World Autumn/Winter 18 collection is trend-setting (and not fashion trends)
At face value, a less is more approach seems at odds with the very basis of a capitalist economy and, in particular, a commercial fashion brand. Boldly bucking the fast fashion trend, Untouched World is about beautiful, understated designs. With 97 percent of the range made in New Zealand, each piece is carefully […]
Permanent perfection: Red Beauty have the tools to revolutionise your daily beauty regime
Imagine perfectly designed eyebrows, defined eyes and beautiful lips, without the need to reapply every day. With permanent makeup at Red Beauty, this dream can become a reality, and you can look glamourous any time of the day or night. Red Beauty owner Glenda has more than 25 years’ experience in permanent makeup. […]
Rangiora’s heart & sole: go visit Rangiora Shoelines and get excited about their Autumn range
Autumn has arrived, so step into Rangiora Shoelines and check out their new season collection, brimming with the softest pastel colours, metallics, bold patterns and sumptuous leather styling. The charismatic ownership duo behind the store, sisters Sandra Blackadder and Jill May, are passionate about their footwear collection, which absorbs the latest trends from […]
A style maven: Q&A with the irrepressible Lynn Woods
Lynn Woods is a name and a business that Christchurch respects. Synonymous with timeless fashion and informed sartorial advice, Lynn and her eponymous business are an asset to the business landscape. Metropol talks to the style maven about what makes her tick. After having been in fashion for so long, what still inspires […]
Chin up: reduce your double chin without surgery at Face Value
At last, the long awaited non-surgical approach to reducing double chins has been approved for use in New Zealand and now administered in Christchurch by Face Value Cosmetic Medical Clinic’s Dr Philip Frost. “I am delighted to be one of first doctors in New Zealand trained to offer this treatment,” Dr Frost says. […]
Bold & the beautiful: Token’s take on this season’s accessory trends
Autumn brings both sunshine and showers and, to celebrate the season, stunning on-trend jewellery, scarves, gloves and sunnies are all at Token in Avonhead Shopping Centre. Jewellery is going bold, says owner Eliza Rattray. Stella & Gemma earrings stun with feathers or heavy-chorded tassels in soft blush, blues, pinks and greys. It’s a […]
All tied up: this fashion trend is all in the detail
When it comes to the latest style fad, this one has the latest look all tied up. Bound, crisscrossed, laced or tied, we’re seeing them all and the laced-up look is making its mark from head to toe, with this delicious detailing featuring on everything from tops and skirts to dresses and […]
Synonymous with style: Q&A with New Zealand fashion mogul Paula Ryan
The year 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the Paula Ryan clothing brand, a label which is synonymous with New Zealand and Australian women. Magpie Style Wardrobe Director Bridget Hope talks to Paula about her successful career and secrets to style confidence. After 20 years with Paula Ryan clothing, what is the most […]
A beautiful boutique: a visit to Marmalade Clothing in Oxford
Deliciously warm autumn colours at Marmalade Clothing and Curiosities are a reflection of Oxford’s misty mornings, harvest time, vast open landscapes and woodland walks. The hues of heather, moss, lichen, copper, cranberry, blackberry and indigo all feature strongly amongst the natural fibres. Marmalade is well known for catering to lovers of Tencel, modal, […]
