Match your show week makeup
We’ve all heard of the sandwich method, making sure the colours on your feet match the colours on your chest. At the races, the rules change. We swim in a sea of dresses and have to reach higher, to the face, to pull together a colourful look that works. When we think of […]
Top it off
Canterbury Cup and Show Week is one chance we get to bring our wildest fashion fantasies to life. Voluptuous silhouettes, prints, embellishments, and exciting colours, the Cup Week ‘carpet’ has seen some iconic looks. When we’re up to our ears in fabric and frills, it can be hard to know when to stop, […]
The summer glow: Transform Clinic Merivale
When summer arrives, we start to unwind and enjoy a lower maintenance lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean your skincare routine should too. In summer, it is crucial to protect and care for your skin due to intense sunlight and higher temperatures. Katie McIndoe of Transform Clinic Merivale recommends “tailored clinical treatments to help […]
Facial cleansing tool
When it comes to exfoliating, using just your hands to cleanse your face doesn’t always cut the mustard. That’s where a cleansing brush comes in handy. Cleansing brushes, including electric or battery operated vibrating options, are ideal for delicately exfoliating facial areas, and may also be used on arms and legs. You can […]
Supportive and sexy: The Fitting Room
Finding a comfortable bra that looks great under your favourite outfits, can be a painful task, especially if you have larger breasts. A bra that fits properly can be truly life-changing. The Fitting Room specialises in bra fittings for D–K cups, making this store a trusted go-to for those struggling with bra discomfort. […]
November gems
Topaz and citrine are both November birthstones, and they look so similar that they’re often mistaken for one another. Many of us know the pretty blue spectrum of topaz, yet this is a gemstone that comes in a wide variety of colours, including yellow, brown, blue, green, orange, red, pink, purple, and is […]
Under the mistletoe
Christmas crackers, tinsel everywhere, swapping secret Santa gifts, and Michael Bublé singing in the background are all things that set the scene for a fun end-of-year-office party or pre-Christmas dinner with friends. A mod outfit that gives off a touch of the Christmas spirit is worth the hunt to blend in with all […]
Shop in comfortable luxury: Merivale Mall
Gather your summer essentials at Merivale Mall, a destination that offers contemporary boutique fashion, homewares, and a convenient shopping experience. Visit Merivale Mall at 189 Papanui Road. merivalemall.co.nz
Crowning glory
As Cup and Show Week approaches, it’s the optimal time to delve into the fascinating history of fascinators and discover why they are a must-have addition to your outfit this season. Women from nearly every civilisation throughout history have used embellishments to decorate their hair. Native Americans incorporated feathers, Ancient Egyptians donned gilded […]
A spring glow-cedure: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Now is the time to focus on our skin, which we have blasted with heat pumps and freezing temperatures over the colder months. It is time to concentrate on having healthy, toned, and tightened luminous skin. Several variables can make a person’s face look older, such as skin texture, tone, sun-damage, wrinkles, loss […]
