Exceptional eye care: why Corneal Lens Corporation is so excited about their newly stocked Evolve range of eye drops (and why you should be too!)
Christchurch’s Corneal Lens Corporation is thrilled to welcome the Evolve range of eye drops for dry eyes. Created and manufactured in London, Evolve Eye Drops quickly became a top seller in the UK, prompting Corneal Lens Corporation to bring the premium products to New Zealand. Whitney Parsons, Marketing and Accounts Manager for Corneal […]
Over the rainbow: transform your wardrobe with this multi-colour trend
It’s that time of the year when our wardrobes begin the transition from summer’s gloriously bold and beautiful primary colours, to the navys, greys and deep burgundys that make up most of our outfits from March through to May. But if you want to buck this trend, there’s certainly the scope this season […]
The bold and the beautiful: Kristen Stewart’s tale of two crafts
Kristen Stewart’s two businesses couldn’t be more different – there’s the bold and there’s the beautiful. And now they’ve come together under the one roof. First there’s Kristen Stewart School of Makeup (KSSM) – an innovative training school, which provides a professionally focused Diploma of Make-up Artistry for those passionate about make-up art […]
The autumn aesthetic: goodbye summer hello luxurious autumn
As our wardrobe waves goodbye to summer, embrace the autumn aesthetic and all of its delicious offerings. It never plays by the rules.
Kimono craze: why we love this luxurious classic and why you need to add one (or ten) to your wardrobe
The perfect throw-over for a t-shirt or turtleneck; the ultimate in effortless, chic cover-ups; a loyal companion to every season – the kimono, a Japanese native, is gloriously adaptable and lives up to its literal translation ‘a thing to wear’. From flowing tops to floor-sweeping maxis, the kimono silhouette has found favour with […]
New Menopause Symptom Treatment: We talk to Oxford Women’s Health about new health choices
A new treatment for some of the less discussed symptoms of menopause is expected to change the lives of many South Island women. While menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and sleep disturbance are much talked about, up to half of post-menopausal women are also affected by Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause […]
Nailing industry upskilling: NailX Beauty Supplies launches new education space
NailX Beauty Supplies believes in giving back to the cosmetic nail industry, through education. After 12 months settling into the new showroom at 201 Opawa Road, Managing Director Karen Clark has just launched her upstairs education room enabling industry professionals to upskill using the latest products. For those contemplating a career in the […]
Checkmate: Checking out the checked prints for this season
If you’ve been ‘checking out’ Metropol – see what we did there? – for the latest looks of 2018, then we’ve got you covered because checked prints have been winning hearts all across the world, while plaids and tartans have also made the cut this sartorial season. This is one look which will […]
Skin Game Changer: Bespoke Cosmetic’s hot new must have skincare
A dermatologist’s new product range is wowing users, beauty editors and clinic/salon owners alike with its easy efficacy. Nicky Blue of Bespoke Cosmetic visited America two years ago in search of a simple, easy to use but highly effective home beauty treatment that would fit into customers’ current skin regimes and add the […]
Eco-styling: Earth Organic Hairdressing aims to keep hair AND the planet beautiful
Creating beautiful hair in a vibrant, welcoming oasis on High Street, Earth Organic Hairdressing is an eco-friendly salon with a focus on sustainability. “Our aim was to have as small a footprint as possible,” says owner, Traci Aylmer. From the styling stations to the skirting boards, the salon furnishings were beautifully handcrafted by […]
