Bold and beautiful
A fresh swatch of colour on your lips is often the finishing touch to a showstopping ensemble. Going bright and bold in the lipstick department is brave, but once you are comfortable wearing beautiful pops of colour you will fall in love with the confidence boost it can give you. Lipstick can be […]
Making mask sense
With many children now required to wear masks, questions have arisen about what is the best type to wear. University of Canterbury Associate Professor of Epidemiology Dr Arindam Basu offers some evidence-based advice. A medical, blue and white, disposable surgical mask fitted to a child’s face is the best option. They can be […]
In the details
Accessories make an outfit. They are the final touch, the small details that bring it all together. Heading into autumn, your choice of accessories might add some warmth, in a scarf or hat. Colourways of beautiful brown, orange and rich burgundy add depth and cosiness to outfits, while chunky jewellery and studded belts […]
A woman’s dream wardrobe: Estilo Boutique
Achieving that all-important balance between work, family and social lives can be demanding on the best of us. Arming yourself with the right wardrobe can make things a lot easier. Give a girl a wardrobe compartmentalised into the following and she’s good to go – casual, work, sporty and formal. Estilo Boutique equips […]
The gentle way to lift: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Ultherapy remains the gold standard for non-invasive face lifting. It is the only FDA-cleared non-invasive ultrasound skin lifting treatment for the brow, under the chin, jaw-line and neck that helps to replace collagen and give sagging skin a lift. Not all face sculpting treatments are created equal, and in determining the right face […]
A boutique beauty: Darcy Boutique
A light, bright and beautiful store makes any shopping experience that much more luxurious. Nestled in the heart of Merivale awaits a new boutique that can make your wardrobe dreams come true. Victoria Knutson has always had a love of fashion and design. Moving from a long career in education, she is now […]
Autumn air
The last of the warming summer sun is about to say goodbye, and chilly autumn days are soon to take its place. The in-between seasons are always a struggle to get right in the wardrobe department, often we still have nice warm weather for weeks after summer, and then the sudden chill hits, […]
Skin solutions
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it is not immune to stress. Signs of stressed skin include redness, inflamed skin, severe dryness, dehydrated skin, irritation and itchiness, stinging or burning sensations when applying products, increased breakouts, and overall dullness to the complexion. Here are some tips from Metropol to nourish and […]
Secrets to skincare
The beauty industry is booming, and full of an overwhelming amount of advice and claims on how to achieve flawless, smooth and wrinkle-free skin. Educating yourself on what ingredients, products and techniques work for your skin is the very best tool you can have. Here are a few to consider. Vitamin C The […]
Staff spotlight: Hair Art & Beauty
With two new additions to the Hair Art & Beauty team, it is the perfect time for an introduction! With a skillset second-to-none and years of experience under her belt, Sharon Screen is now working part-time from H&B, seeing regular and new clients. After being an educator to stylists around the world, Sharon […]
