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 […]

Go for gingham

Ever-popular gingham isn’t actually a print; it refers to the lightweight material, hence its popularity in spring and summer. Originally the fabric was covered with stripes, but it has since evolved into the playful checkered pattern we know and love today. Appearing in pop culture after Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz donned […]

New year, new hair, new you: Haar Design

The new year is in full swing, and it is the perfect time to freshen up your luscious locks. Haar Design is ready to take care of all your hair needs. Autumn is just around the corner and with it comes new colour inspiration including rich velvety chocolate browns, warm coppers, and honey […]

Glowing and gorgeous: Transform Clinic

Radiant, healthy skin is always in vogue. And while aging is a grand testimony to life experience, it doesn’t mean we have to put up with every wrinkle, scar or blemish. Transform Clinic offers a wide range of advanced, quality cosmetic treatments to restore glow, enhance features, decrease negative lines, and promote overall […]

Capturing beautiful moments: Franganzi

Crafting your own fragrance can help capture memories of a person, place, your childhood or favourite holiday. Experience a unique and enduring process that creates a scent-filled memory to last a lifetime. For lovers of fragrance, the ultimate desire is to possess a signature perfume and Fragranzi is there to make it a […]

Secrets to scents

If you received a new scent this season then you are in luck and not alone. Estimates are that the perfume industry is worth more than $33 billion and growing steadily every day, proving we love fragrances. Applying perfume is not just a matter of dabbing or spraying it on. If you want […]