Dress to impress
The season of special occasions is here. Be it weddings, festive parties or race day; spring and summer are party season at its very best. It is always exciting to get dressed up for an occasion, especially if that means shopping around for a new dress, suit, heels, or pretty accessories to complete […]
Head to Hurunui & Hanmer
October is a happening time in the Hurunui/Hanmer area with two big events scheduled for the end of the month. The Hurunui Garden Festival runs from October 28-31, while the Hanmer Springs Fete is on October 29. The third annual fete will showcase the very best in food, music, and artistic creations. Located […]
Long and luscious: Hair Art & Beauty
If you’re after some extra length or volume for your next big event, why not think about Great Lengths tape in extensions? Quick and relatively low maintenance, tape-in extensions are perfect for short-to-medium term use. Tape-in extensions are installed by sandwiching thin sections of hair between two extension pieces, using a medical-grade adhesive […]
Masking it
Fabric face masks have become one of the “must-have” accessories these days, to help keep Covid-19 at bay. Mandatory in public situations, there’s no reason they can’t be as fashionable as the rest of your attire. Many New Zealand companies are designing and producing good quality masks in a range of fashionable (and […]
Masters of the craft: Molto Bella
Born out of a passion for natural fibres and Italian craftmanship, La Bottega Di Brunella has stayed true to this for as long as the brand has existed. With every item made in-house from yarn to garment, in the beautiful Amalfi Coast village Positano, the Italian label’s genuine commitment to meticulous quality control […]
Tightening, the gentle way: Face Value
Trending procedures in cosmetic medicine are minimally invasive treatments that stimulate collagen production. One of the newest of these are mono threads; smooth, non-barbed threads that tighten the skin when lifting is not required. Ideal for rejuvenating the skin without adding volume or ‘bulk’ to the treatment area, mono threads are a complement […]
How to Carrie it off: Shoe Therapy
If there’s one thing Sex in the City’s Carrie Bradshaw taught us, it’s that a gorgeous pair of shoes teamed with a classy clutch can make the plainest attire look sensational. With events season ramping up, now is the time to hunt down some fabulous footwear and a head-turning handbag or two. Shoe […]
A city in full BLOOM
Spring is when Ōtautahi Christchurch truly shines. As the warmer weather and longer evenings set in, the streets are filled with vibrant colour, blossoms and the unmistakeable carefree vibe of spring. The amazing array of things to see and do here are what makes up BLOOM – Christchurch’s spring festival that […]
The essence of you: Franganzi
Perfume – what a bewitching mystery it is. Once freed from its confines, it can’t be seen, heard, tasted, or touched; it sits purely in the realm of smell, and as we all know, smell is highly evocative. Fragrance unexpectedly, inexplicably transports those caught in its spell to another time, another place, and […]
Conscious choices: Yonder
Sustainability is a hot topic right now, and the desire to purchase environmentally conscious products is growing every day. When it comes to the great outdoors, often those that love it want to protect it. And, when investing in items to wear, both in the mountains and in the city, it is a […]
