Go grey: V for Hair
Going grey is no longer about ‘giving up’ colour, says Merivale master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Today, it is about creating a look that feels sophisticated, modern, and completely personalised to you. More women are embracing their natural grey and discovering that with the right cut, tone, and expert guidance, grey hair can look […]
New stores, new style
When Canterbury’s most stylish minds ignite renewed confidence in the local fashion scene with stores, collections and launches, it’s our job to shop local and keep that flame burning. Canterbury knows one thing: fashion is forever. New stores from local and international heavyweights prove the city is still hungry for style, even in […]
Meet Slick Rick: Hair Candy
Introducing Christchurch hairstylist Tuscany Hamel’s solution to the viral ‘slick back’ hairstyle: a styling stick that comes with just as much practicality as it does purpose. Slick Rick is a compact, New Zealand sheep’s wool keratin-infused styling stick to tame flyaways, set brows in place, and craft sleek runway-ready up-do’s for busy lifestyles. […]
Solve your under-eye problems: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Maybe you have a cupboard full of eye creams. Maybe you’re considering dermal fillers. Maybe, you’ve even flirted with the idea of surgery. Cosmetic doctor Brigid Lee says the answer to brighter, younger-looking eyes needs none of that. “EmFace eye treatments are the first non-invasive, pain-free, zero-downtime treatments designed to tackle under-eye ageing […]
Fashion forward: Harlem Clothing
Christchurch fashion personality Bianca Hampton is back with a brand new store in St Albans. When beloved local brand IvyBlu closed its doors, founder Bianca Hampton stepped away from the industry and turned her focus to other interests. Fashion, though, wouldn’t leave her alone. “It’s a passion in you. It’s something you can’t […]
Stop the snore: Oral Tech
Sleep is restorative, and when you can’t get enough of it, your cognitive function, physical health, and emotional stability are severely compromised. So, Christchurch local Denise Lim sought a solution. “Most people take snoring as a sign of sound sleep, but instead it can disturb others and cause serious harm to your health,” […]
Wild style
Curated by Nina Tucker “It’s been one year since we launched. We are feeling very lucky to be here,” say brothers Tom, Ike and Cosmo behind fashion label Sylvester. For their high winter collection, Lucky, is a snug-yet-chic segue into the season, and feels like their most thoughtful yet. “We have released eight […]
New season, new hair: Haar Design
Catch the light with a fresh brunette colour or sport a brand new bob this season. Master stylist Caro Haar offers up her expertise on bringing the latest trends to your locks. Glossy and gorgeous, brunette hair has become a big trend in Caro’s St Albans-based salon Haar Design. “Rich brunette tones add […]
Mary Outram’s winter edit at The Crossing
The coat stays on I’m excited to be back with another seasonal feature for Metropol and The Crossing… this time built around winter dressing and the art of layering properly. Winter style always feels a little more intentional to me. You can’t rely on just one great piece when it’s freezing outside… the […]
Wardrobe wonders: TAD Design
Fashion is a world of possibility, and inside Rangiora’s TAD Design is where owner Katie Medley brings that world to life. Shop a collection of top local and international labels from Trelise Cooper to Zoe Kratzmann, and find the confidence that great style unlocks. taddesign.co.nz
