Holiday helpers

December, January, and even into February is a time for many people to sit back, relax, and take a little time for themselves. Here are some new products you might like to try:

Gifts for the guys

Whether for a road trip, an international flight, or a day in the city, the men in your life deserve to feel comfortable, and look incredible as soon as they step outside. From head to heel, fill their stockings, and suitcases, with Metropol’s picks for men.

Boost your lymphatic system: Me Time Wellness

Draining the lymph system is believed to help improve blood flow, circulation, energy, and the immune system, to relieve stress, and speed up surgery recovery. It’s also credited with improving skin elasticity, digestion, weight loss, hormonal imbalances, and reducing cellulite, constipation, bloating, puffiness, and water retention. Lymphatic drainage massage involves bringing fluid stuck […]

Combine comfort with style: ECCO Shoes

Opting for footwear comfort over style, is now a thing of the past with a trendy yet uber-comfortable brand that can take you from the beach to the dance floor. Combining leather or suede uppers with a flexible sole for a seamless slide, ECCO COZMO sandals feature ECCO Shoes’ special FLUIDFORM™ construction. These […]

Makeup without a mirror: Lucky Pinn

Waking up, stepping out of the pool, or finishing a session at the gym. All followed by a rigorous makeup routine to feel yourself again. Imagine if these daily activities required no more effort than one appointment at Lucky Pinn, to live every day with framed eyebrows, plump, pigmented lips, and smudge-proof eyeliner. […]

Make mine MYKITA: Anstice Optometrists

Worn by celebrities such as Carrie Bradshaw, Brad Pitt, and Lady Gaga, a new lightweight style of frames are now available in Christchurch. Only at Anstice Optometrists, the MYKITA frame brand, pictured above, sets new standards in design and manufacturing, with purposeful products that combine handcraft and high technology. From the MYKITA HAUS […]

Instant comfort: ECCO Shoes

This summer, treat your feet to Uber-comfortable footwear that can take you from the beach to the dance floor. Combining leather or suede uppers with a flexible sole for a seamless slide, ECCO COZMO sandals feature ECCO Shoes’ special FLUIDFORM™ construction. These sandals have a polyurethane leather (PU) midsole and adjustable straps for […]

Casual chic

Quiet luxury, and the rise of Victoria Beckham’s namely ‘posh’ style have brought a resurgence in comfortable and casual, yet utterly chic dressing. Living a casual chic lifestyle all comes down to styling and a complementary colour scheme. Neutral tones ooze elegance, navy, browns, beige, and creams, splashed with gold to accessorise. Avoid […]

Summer stunners: Off The RAC

This summer’s fashion scene explores the colour spectrum’s most vibrant hues – from the bright and vivid, to the exotic and tropical. Citrus and tangerines, hot pinks, electric blues and eye-catching emeralds exemplify the feel of the season – exuberance. Off The RAC presents a sensational summer collection; a curation of leading labels […]

Pounamu: Greenstone Shop

Pounamu has long been held as a Taonga or natural treasure. It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide. Based […]