Giddy Up

CURATED BY NINA TUCKER The classic cowboy boots have slowly appeared on the shelves of many shoe stores nationwide. A lasting style, the cowboy boot comes with durability, gorgeous embroidery, and timelessness. Seen with everything from denim to dresses, styling cowboy boots seems to have loose rules. Pair with oversized jeans, a leather […]

Winter toppers

Sideline sport, walking to work, wet weekend activities. Who said the attire should only be strictly gumboots and old coats? While sometimes the weather or location grants it, there is an optimism in dressing with valour despite the forecast. Winter fashion is the home of layering and volume, and opulent accessories are the […]

An awesome autumn: Made in the Shade

Autumn fashion for 2024 boasts a pageant of colours guaranteed to turn heads and dispel gloom. This is the season in which women can embrace and express their individuality through their clothes and how they wear them. Made in the Shade excels in helping women find their look, and owner Alison Donn ensures every […]

Hidden oasis in Bishopdale: Acacia Skin Health & Beauty

Imagine escaping to a place where your wellbeing is the only thing that matters; floating weightless in space, with nothing but the stars surrounding you, or just in a peaceful room with soothing music, completely relaxed and carefree. That’s what you can experience at Acacia Beauty, built on the dream of vivacious sisters […]

The skirt flirt

One of the most reliable garments in the book, the skirt has it all. The sophistication, the movement, the fun. Askirt offers a feminine edge to a workwear getup yet doubles as a garment easily suitable for a night out. Even better, they work with any shoe. With options in leather, wool, and […]

Cardigans, cashmere, and couture

When you wear cashmere or wool, you’re covered in warmth and comfort. These feelings are mirrored in soft pinks, beige, and melange grey tones. Somehow, they afford a ‘First Lady’ energy, where elegance is often associated with muted and neutral colours. Style with pearls or gemstones for femininity and lustre. With the right […]

Boot it: ECCO Shoes

Stepping up your boot game for the cooler months is a no-brainer. To protect and prepare against all weather and terrain without sacrificing style, look to this renowned shoe brand. Think stylish yet practical, classy yet unique. ECCO Shoes’ latest collections, Sculpted and Metropole, are crafted with premium luxurious leathers, ‘Ideal for the […]

The Oreo effect

As Coco Chanel said, sometimes the beauty of colour is the absence of it. Well known in a work wardrobe, and easily teamed with luxe accessories for a glam night out, the ways to wear black and white are continual. In patterned shirting and dresses or arranged on top of one another for […]

Trending hair styles

A hair makeover is an easy way to up-style your look, and keep up with current trends. Whether you want a subtle change, or a completely new look, both cut and colour can help achieve these.Several styles wowed on the catwalks at the Paris Fashion Week AW24 shows, including the butterfly cut, shaggy […]

Shades of silver and grey: V for Hair

When regrowth keeps creeping up on you, you might feel it is time to embrace the grey. Just because you have silver hair coming in, and you want to go grey gracefully, doesn’t mean it has to be a silver colour,” says Vicki Ogden-O’Fee of V for Hair and Beauty. The team are […]