The resurgence of the big bag
If you’ve kept an eye on the runways in the past few seasons, you’ll have noticed the size of the bags accessorising those outfits has significantly shifted. The house that started the micro-bag craze, Jacquemus’ Le mini Chiquito, which couldn’t even fit a lipstick, made way for countless other playful proportions in the […]
Meet the Brazilian team: Me Time Wellness
Considering all the incredible technological advancements we enjoy in this 21st century, there seems little to complain about. However, even the greatest things can have a downside and for many of us, the downside is time – or lack of it. Me Time Wellness comprises a team of highly skilled Brazilian health practitioners […]
Enter a new hair era: V for Hair
When silver or grey hairs begin to peek through, it’s a confronting feeling. There’s everything to love about it though, because it’s a natural process that allows your hairstylist the opportunity to revitalise your look. “If you have silver hair coming in, and want to go grey gracefully, there’s so many options to […]
Red hot
Dominating from the runways to the streets, Cherry Red looks to be the It Girl colour of the year. Promoted from its famous spot adorning the exterior of a Gucci Jackie handbag, the shade now decorates everything from shoes to shirts. Appropriately placed within dopamine dressing, the striking vibrance of this shade pairs […]
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.
