Fabric in focus: Made in the Shade
Light linens and cool cottons are the fabrics to fill your wardrobe with in warmer weather. It’s what spring dressing dreams are made of. I feel like I have nothing on,” a customer told Alison Donn, owner of the boutique on Colombo Street. She was talking about one of the new arrivals from […]
Fashion on the field
A relaxed aesthetic can still have all the style as your normal day-to-day wear. Few do a sport collection quite like American designer Tory Burch, from cardigans covered in tennis rackets and embroidered golf motifs to elegant dresses to exercise in. From the court, course, or field, to the drinks that follow, look […]
Makeup on the run
Mastering minimal makeup for a day of golf, tennis, hockey, or any exercise session, is tricky business. The last thing you want is to feel heavy and clogged up, but you also don’t want to feel less beautiful than any other day. Plus, a day on the golf course can end with a […]
Cap it off
As the weather fines up, the need to be more sun smart increases. One of the basics is a hat, or for many people a baseball-style cap. The origins of the baseball cap date back to about 1860, when the American amateur baseball team Brooklyn Excelsiors wore headwear with a visor to shade […]
Celebrating a decade of beauty: Acacia Skin Health & Beauty
Nestled in the heart of Bishopdale, Christchurch, a renowned beauty salon is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The radiant Persian sisters, Azita and Ellie mark 10 years of Acacia Skin Health & Beauty. With a decade of dedication and expertise, these sisters and their highly trained team have transformed the beauty landscape, offering unparalleled […]
Timeless service, trendy offerings: REPRESENT Footwear
Leyton Tremain encourages people to walk boldly. It’s exactly what a pair of shoes from his Cashel Street store reflect. REPRESENT Footwear, located within Guthrey Centre, is a place of passion and personal styling for all the shoes you never knew you needed. “I tell customers ‘You won’t be allowed to leave the […]
Where expertise meets aesthetics: Encore Skin
For those seeking radiant, healthy skin, a unique blend of expertise and science-based solutions holds the answer. Founded a decade ago by renowned dermatologist Dr Grant Bellaney, Encore Skin, in Cashmere, quickly became a leader in advanced skin treatments. With the addition of cosmetic nurse specialist Rowena Cook, who joined in 2019, the […]
Healthy hair transitions: Haar Design
We spend the colder months pining for the warmer ones, and our hair does too after suffering breakage and dryness. As the weather heats up, chances are we will be soaking up every warmer moment we can, through sport and leisure, and looking after our hair correctly becomes paramount. Haircare is just as […]
Celebrate local style: Belleza Boutique
As the seasons shift, discover a curated collection of local design in the heart of Christchurch’s city centre. Belleza Boutique, which began nearly a decade ago as a cosy shop in Tai Tapu, has evolved into a popular shop in the city for fashion and homewares that celebrate New Zealand’s best designers. Owner […]
Let’s talk about the baguette
BY NINA TUCKER If you are thinking of a stick of bread, this is even more delicious. It’s not a bag, it’s a Fendi baguette.” Sarah Jessica Parker uttered a compilation of those words often in Sex and the City (SATC), making the Fendi purse the world’s first ‘it’ bag. It came as […]
