Established & experienced: Blush Beauty and Skin
With skin being the largest organ of the human body, people want to know their skin is in the safest hands when problems arise. Fully qualified beauty therapist Tracey Keefe began her training aged 17, and eventually opened her salon Blush Beauty from her home in Avonside in 2002. Twenty-two years later, Blush […]
Doting on totes
Tote bags are solidified in the handbag realm, their practicality and spaciousness interwoven with office chic. By Nina Tucker So much so that when Marc Jacobs released a collection of such arm candy in 2019, he only had to name it The Tote Bag for it to become a cult favourite. When I […]
Distinctive Denim
CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Take ‘jeans and a nice top’ to a new level with the latest offerings in denim from local and international designers. In fact, make it the whole look. From denim trench coats to dresses, maxi skirts and shackets, the styles this season are influenced by different times of the […]
Seasonal refresh: Haar Design
The change in weather brings more change with it, the desire for an autumnal hair refresh. Warm reds, copper, auburn and brunette shades are the trend this year, as we head into the cooler months. Such wonderfully tonal colours complement those layered, cold weather looks, and offer easy maintenance. As we leave the […]
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. This issue, I’m suggesting you try a couple of new and exciting offerings, one to improve those fine lines and wrinkles, and the other […]
Denim in technicolour
CURATED BY NINA TUCKER Often, it’s hard to combine denim and colour, because the classic blue shade is just that, classic. So, it’s pretty exciting when denim in bright bold hues comes back into fashion. You can stray from the blue wash, and only go as far as white, grey, or black styles. […]
Country takeover
BY NINA TUCKER Once again, fashion has steered western. Whether derived from Pharrell for Louis Vuitton’s Wild West collection in January, Beyoncé’s latest album Cowboy Carter, or the popular television series Yellowstone, western fashion influences have well and truly returned. Rippling into New Zealand fashion houses, designers have eagerly adopted the trend, a […]
Dream awake: World of WearableArt
The magic and vibrancy of WOW will once again encompass audiences with a truly ethereal experience in late 2024. Returning to Wellington’s TSB Arena from 26 September to 13 October, the World of WearableArt Show will combine revolutionary wearable art with captivating entertainment. The theme, Dream Awake, will allow audiences to do just […]
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 […]
