The eyes have it
Understanding how to choose eyeshadow colours that bring out your eyes and complement your complexion is the key to making your peepers pop. By using a specific shade that complements your eyes — eyeliner, mascara, and eyeshadow — you can add a wow factor. The first step is to find your eye colour […]
Winter-wonderful you: Surreal Hair
Autumn through winter paints our parks in glorious carpets of leaves tinted amber, burgundy, bronze and molten gold. It’s a time for braving the elements and letting the wind whip colour in our cheeks, safe in the knowledge that cosily heated rooms await our return home. Michelle Marsh of Surreal Hair says these […]
Finding the right treatment: Me Time Wellness
It is not always easy putting yourself first, but taking some much-needed ‘me time’ is often just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, it can be a struggle to lose that last bit of stubborn weight on a particular area of our body. Adding the correct type of […]
Designing her dreams
Former Cantabrian Caitlin Crisp is a fashion force to be reckoned with, recently celebrating the launch of her label’s latest collection. Metropol’s Georgia Summerton catches up with Caitlin about her journey in business so far, and the designs that fashion lovers everywhere can’t seem to get enough of. After studying Fashion Technology and […]
Woollen winter warmth
Cashmere, merino, homespun – they’re all types of wool and they all equate to being warm in winter. Totally natural, renewable and biodegradable, wool is the preferred fibre of millions worldwide, used to produce apparel and footwear. Wool garments are naturally breathable down to the fibre level, allowing air to flow between the […]
Take ewe anywhere: Davaar and Co.
Synthetic garments may have the convenience factor, but they could never compare to a garment of Aotearoa-grown virgin wool for looks, warmth and that all-important snuggle factor. This 100 percent natural fibre’s properties are worth extolling. Wool is biodegradable, sustainable, ethical, renewable, resilient, non-toxic, and is a natural temperature regulator and fire retardant. […]
The glowing skin secret: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
The top non-surgical skin-lifting and glow-boosting skin treatment for 2022 is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as the photo facial. IPL uses the power of light to reduce brown spots, rosacea, and small dilated capillaries while also tightening pores and stimulating collagen production. It is recommended to have a course of treatments, […]
Dare to denim
Denim has long been a staple in any wardrobe, with versatility to be worn from head to toe. Originally patented by Levi Strauss in 1873, the material is now used by designers worldwide. From classic denim jeans to skirts, jackets and overalls, denim continues to give off that cool, effortless look with a […]
Battling skin problems
Most of us suffer skin problems from time to time, so it is good to know there are some simple, hard-working solutions for most of them. Here are a few ideas from Metropol to combat a couple of the more common conditions. Redness If you are prone to rosacea, eliminate any products that […]
Discover your pre-loved style: Reinvent Boutique
Contemporary, classy, and carefully curated, Reinvent Boutique is a spacious and inviting haven for pre-loved clothing. Store owner Aimee carefully curates the range and takes all of the hard work out of finding your new favourite wardrobe items. With a wonderful eye for fashion, she loves helping customers find their style and confidence […]
