Pack your bags
Travel is back on the agenda for many, even though it’s mostly exploring our own country. Mix and match is the key to packing for any occasion, so be sure to pick garments that work three ways. Also pick your colours to either complement or contrast the rest of your travel wardrobe. […]
A fashionista’s dream: Estilo Boutique
If you love fashion, a visit to Estilo Boutique is always an enjoyable and positive experience and needs to be on your radar. The word estilo is Spanish for style, and the name definitely captures what the carefully curated boutique is all about. “We believe that fashion is what you want it to […]
Locally, lovingly designed: Wink
Supporting local is more important than ever and fortunately, it is easy to do in the fashion department, considering all of the amazing Kiwi designers we have, and especially thanks to stores such as Wink. The boutique shoe store’s beautiful selection is carefully curated by store owner Lenore Farrelly. As someone who knows […]
Get the look
Take inspiration from Ballantynes and the beauty of the Garden City. PHOTOGRAPHY: Honey Lens STYLED BY: Ballantynes HAIR: Mod’s Hair Merivale MUA: Ballantynes MODELS: Portfolio Model Agency; Siani, Melanie & Tiaan
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 […]
