Grey areas: HairMantra
Hair turns grey at different ages, with some people starting to grey from their mid-20s to 40s. Half of all people will exhibit significant amounts of grey hair by the age of 50. If greying occurs before the age of 30, it is known as premature greying. One scientifically-sound reason for this happening […]
Contour your body: KM Surgical
Liposuction procedures have come a long way in the last decade, making them a safe and effective option for achieving good facial and body contours. Liposuction with the tumescent technique was developed by surgical dermatologists to be a very safe and effective liposuction procedure, with only local anaesthetic. Dermatologist Dr Ken Macdonald, of […]
Short cut
Denim, linen, and the odd pop of colour work a treat for a day out on a boat or yacht. To keep cool, style your shorts overtop your swimsuit. Layer as you please. Channel the waves with hues of blue, and crisp white or black for elegance. Accessorise with sandals, sunglasses, and gold […]
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 […]
Clothes with character: Zebrano
Life is all about becoming your version of iconic. Expressing your true self and doing it boldly. Naturally, clothing is a valid medium to do so. Expressing edgy is easy at Zebrano, with a curated collection of leading New Zealand, Australian, and international clothing excellence in sizes 14 plus. Zebrano’s Style Gurus, committed […]
Bejewelled with the dragon
Welcome to the Year of the Dragon, beginning this Lunar New Year, on 10 February, and symbolising power, nobility, honour, luck, and success. Many people across the globe rely on the Chinese Zodiac to guide them through life. From clothing, to jewellery, to life events, and interior design, they look to their zodiac […]
Be mine, Valentine!
Valentine’s Day is celebrated world-wide in so many different ways. Flowers, chocolates, dinner dates, and jewellery are some ofthe more popular gifts men and women bestow on their loved ones on 14 February. Others may find cards from secret admirers in their letterboxes, and on their desks at work. Named in honour of […]
Just peachy
Pantone have announced that their pick for Colour of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz. A hue ‘softly nestled between pink and orange’, it contrasts well with various shades of green and blue, with neutrals such as white, gray, and beige, and with metallic rose gold, silver, and pewter. Various shades of red […]
Simple and clean: Bodhi Organics
Skin care doesn’t have to be over-complicated. Being the largest organ in the human body, we need to keep our skin care top of mind. Don’t let the twelve plus step skin care routines of beauty influencers overwhelm you, with any good habit, keeping it simple and consistent is best. A daily moisturiser […]
Hats galore
This really is the hat issue! From the couture headpiece cover to casual summer hats, these lids have a multitude of purposes. To make the most of the hat’s practical function, seek out your signature summer hat, to keep your face shielded from the sun and avoid a burnt scalp, that will inevitably […]












