Nailing the difference: Aura Nail Studio
Ask any time-pressed person what they could not live without and often the answer is a manicure or pedicure. One recently established nail studio steadily building its clientele believes success stems from its point of difference. Aura Nail Studio promotes the “aesthetic manicure and pedicure” – four words which underline the purpose of […]
Editor’s picks with Lynda Papesch
Here at Metropol, our team is lucky enough to receive some of the latest beauty and fashion products to try, so we thought we’d share some with our readers. My first picks are both serums, which as I get older, I find I’m turning to more often. In a skincare regime, it is […]
Take a bow
Bows are back. From Simone Rocha’s runways to our local streets,they’re seen decorating hairstyles and shoes, some ribbons even tied into bows on singlet straps or the buttonholes of a shirt. Everything is circular in fashion, and bows are certainly coming back big. Feminine and sweet, bows add a subtly chic, yet youthful […]
In expert hands: Beauty Progress
Imagine discovering an anti-ageing skin care range that works at a cellular level, enabling skin to regenerate and heal itself. GERnétic Laboratories do not imagine, they research and study, and understand the difference between mature and young skin. ‘Applied Cellular Biology’ is the science behind the resulting products, and these products have captured […]
Sandwich styling
The latest trend to hit the fashion world, one that promises to make getting dressed that much easier, is the ‘sandwich’ method. It is the act of using colour or texture to invent a seamless outfit. Matching your shoes to your top, or your pants to your headband or sunglasses. In doing so, […]
See colours, sea colours
Embrace warmer days while they last, and lean into the eclectic colours of the sea and sand. Cool greens and blues, turquoise and azure, complemented by sandy hues of gold and silver, and soft shell-like neutrals, come together as nature intended to create a subtle yet striking wardrobe.
Love all courtside
The summer tennis season brought with it a resurgeance in several fashion items associated with the game. Long considered one of the world’s most fashionable sports, tennis has elevated several key fashion items from on court to everyday. Think sneakers, flip skirts, V-neck polo knits, cute dresses, and the most iconic example the […]
Eyewear excellence: Matthews Eyecare
Nothing is quite like putting on that new dream pair of frames. The allure of finely crafted, designer eyewear, is undeniably addictive. As eyewear enthusiasts ourselves, we confess – it awakens something within you,” say the team at Matthews Eyecare in Riccarton. To overcome the challenge of finding eyewear that’s both practical and […]
Tender care for your hair: Earth Organic Hairdressing
In a bustling world where trends come and go, one special Christchurch organic hair salon stands out as a beacon of sustainable style and professional excellence. Nestled in the heart of Ōtautahi’s vibrant beauty scene, Earth Organic Hairdressing offers more than just hair services; it offers a commitment to environmental stewardship and continuous […]
Embrace sexy silver: V for Hair
Many who are going grey are choosing V for Hair and Beauty Merivale. Thinking ahead to hair goals 2024? Let our expert team of stylists, with over 60 years of combined experience, and the maturity and knowledge, look after you. It’s important to have a style that suits your hair, face shape, and […]
