Get the look: Ballantynes

Be inspired by beautiful new spring collections available at Ballantynes, including these must-have pieces from featured brand Oroton.     www.ballantynes.co.nz

Sharing and caring for your hair: Amber Irvine The Salon

Having great hair is an instant mood booster and a crowd pleaser. Waking up every day to luscious locks provides the extra confidence you need to be your best self. As hair is such an important aspect of our appearance, the versatility of hair care and hairstyling is paramount. Amber Irvine The Salon […]

Feel good about looking good: Hair Art & Beauty

Sustainable Salons NZ is on a mission to end salon waste. As a proud partner, Hair Art & Beauty now recycles over 95 percent of waste generated in the salon including plastics, metals, and chemicals. Plastic waste is converted into plastic beads and remade into furniture, packaging, and even glasses frames. So far, […]

Sweater vest revival

Often what is seen on the latest runways has been seen before in decades past. One of the biggest comebacks recently is the sweater vest, so let’s take a look at the fashion history of this hot trend. In the 1950s, sweater vests were the go-to layering item, more popular with men going […]

A thing for spring

A change in season is always an exciting time in the fashion world, and spring especially has a light and playful feel. New collections come to life with floral prints inspired by the beautiful blooms, and colours are often that little bit brighter and more vibrant than the months just been. This year, […]

The perfumer: Fragranzi

Be your most memorable self by crafting your very own signature perfume. As Coco Chanel said, perfume is the ultimate fashion accessory. At Fragranzi, their unique, hands-on Medici system allows you to craft various perfumes to suit individual preferences. The liquid fragrance is then dispensed into either a 15 or 50ml bottle. As […]

Time for him: Beauty Progress

He cheers the kids on at footy, encourages them at the swimming pool, claps politely at every school concert, is a barbecue maestro, and somehow makes even the bad days good. No matter what life throws at him, he keeps his worries to himself and concentrates on staying strong for his whānau. His […]

Essence of Edge: Zebrano

It feels like it’s been a long time coming, but knowing you have a fresh, fun and funky wardrobe ready to greet spring, makes that dreary hibernation period worth it. Here is where to find the epitome of edge in sizes 14 plus. Every garment stands on its own for colour, design and […]

Cosy ewe, cosy you: Wyld

Wool is a natural wonder – warm, strong, light, and beautifully soft. The perfect addition to your wardrobe, especially during New Zealand’s colder months. Producing woollen garments that are proudly 100 percent grown and made in New Zealand, Wyld is passionate and committed to creating quality products that champion local. The garments mimic […]

Winter slopes are calling

With Father’s Day the first Sunday in September, and a sparkling white layer of snow blanketing many popular destinations, why not combine the two and head for the slopes? There are plenty of picturesque slopes to hike up and down. Of course, the “dad” in your life could always do with some new […]