Beauty and Relaxtion: Beauty Progress
Giving the gift of relaxation, pampering and beauty treatments takes on a new meaning in a year marred by stress and uncertainty. For the 2020 holiday season, sprinkle your loved ones with some much needed time out – as good as a luxury getaway! Beauty Progress in Sydenham has a […]
Holiday flow: Hot Flow Yoga
“Tangata ako ana i te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana”, is a Māori proverb that when translated into English reads, “A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society’. This mantra is proudly affirmed at Flow Hot Yoga. Flow Hot Yoga’s beginnings took root in February 2011, […]
Linen loves
No summer wardrobe would be complete without some linen. The heroic natural fibre breathes with you on hot summer days, making it the ideal companion for a trip to the beach, farmer’s market – or even a day at the office.
Wigging out! Georgies Wig Shop
If you have gotten halfway into Cup Week and have thrown your hands up in the air because you haven’t got your luscious locks locked down, Eleanor Burgess from Georgies Wig Shop has the solution for you. With over 500 real and synthetic haired wigs, New Zealand’s largest wig stockist is […]
Last minute outfit heroes
Cup Week is here and with the tail end of the week’s celebrations still in sight, we’ve rounded up our favourite last-minute pick to take you from brunch, to the track – and beyond. Not only are these accessories great for a day at the races, but reuse them for the myriad […]
summer simplicity: ECCO Shoes
A simple, minimalist shoe is not only chic and on trend, but when lightweight and soft also makes the perfect summer travel companion for those day and overnight adventures. The Ecco Shoes Simpil II women’s collection features sleek silhouettes in a range of styles, soft leathers and a choice of […]
Be Jewelled
Jewellery is an instant outfit elevator. Whether that is up-speccing your every day or splashing out for a special occasion, accessories often hold much more than just aesthetic value. Investment pieces become heirlooms which embellish for generations. So, coming into the gifting season can be a wise time to turn our attention […]
To the pointe: Muscle People
For ballerinas the world over it’s a much longed for moment; after years of watching “the big girls” – the time for learning to dance en pointe finally arrives. However, behind that stunning grace and beauty of a dancer en pointe is an incredible strength and technique. Because adolescent growth […]
Glowing up for summer
While we pack away our winter clothes and pull those lighter, brighter summer garments to the front – it’s important our skincare is also kept up to season. After a winter and early spring hibernating under sweaters and pants, no pre-summer skincare tip is as crucial as exfoliation. Here’s our tips for […]
Pilates at home: Freedom Health Pilates
Have you heard about reformer Pilates but thought the equipment looked too hard or scary? Worried it may not help your specific injuries? Or just can’t find a class time and location that works for you? Freedom Health Physiotherapy and Pilates owner Cath Julius tells Metropol why reformer is good for everybody […]
