Dressed for success
Dressing for work doesn’t need to mean plain pant suits and all neutral colour palettes. You can still have fun with your corporate wardrobe while looking smart and put together. There are a few key tips that will help you build a wardrobe that is suitable for the office but also has some […]
Take time out: FashionWorks
While in Hanmer for a conference or a celebration, FashionWorks can dress you for any activity, from office to resort wear. From casual to smart casual, race day to wedding attire, clothing to accessories, owner Alice Stielow stocks an extensive range of top-quality New Zealand labels. Among them are Augustine, Charlo, Tuesday, IvyBlu, […]
Style masterclass: Belt up
An often-overlooked accessory, adding a belt is the fastest way to pull together basic pieces or quickly elevate a casual outfit. Belts can help accentuate your figure, add colour or be a full statement piece. Here are a few ways to use a belt that will add a little more flair to your […]
Parisian chic
Parisian women are known for their effortless sense of style. Polished, put together, but always cool and casual. It is finding the perfect balanced between looking dressed up and laid-back. Be inspired by the fashionable streets of Paris with a few tips that will have you feeling très chic. Feminine meets masculine Parisian […]
Water-based vs oil-based skin care
Skin care is all about finding what’s best for you and your skin’s needs. Everyone is different, so it is never a one product fits all. You may notice some skin care products are oil-based and others water-based. So what’s the big difference, and what’s best? Let’s break it down. Water-based formulas The […]
For the love of fashion
Amongst ever-evolving trends and styles, fashion muse Josie Wiley brings class and colour to New Zealand fashion as a womenswear buyer for designer clothing store Superette. Metropol writer Nina Tucker catches up with Josie about her journey in the industry and life as a buyer. After developing a lust for fashion from New […]
The final fashion touches
Often the final touches to an outfit, accessories help pull everything together. In winter, your accessories might add some warmth, or a simple pop of colour to brighten a dull day. A fun pattern or detail can make a statement, while more classic neutral tones are the perfect accompaniment to a cosy layered […]
Tatt who?
Tattoos aren’t for everyone, and it appears more and more women are either having them removed or covered over. Australian-based laser tattoo removal specialists Removery recently reported an increase in people wanting to remove their tattoo in the lead up to their weddings. They say 70 percent of customers are there for a […]
Bold, bright winter
Colour is back and better than ever with a worldwide trend that gives you a new lease on life. It all started with fashion psychologist, Dr Dawnn Karen, when she decided to look for natural ways to boost people’s mood. The trend is called dopamine dressing and it’s the perfect way to lighten […]
15 beautiful years: Beauty Progress
For today’s working professionals, facials are not always about luxurious pampering in distant spas at exorbitant prices; nowadays facials are considered as essential as a daily shower. All skin types experience some dryness and dehydration in winter. Low humidity removes moisture in skin so its natural barrier function is weakened. Beauty Progress uses […]
