Eyes on: Elegant Eyebrows
Elegant Eyebrows is an expert in the fine art of threading and can transform your eyebrows, creating a defined beautiful and sophisticated look. An ancient hair removal technique, threading is a popular alternative to plucking and waxing and effectively deals to unwanted facial hair. Using a thin cotton thread, threading […]
Suit Up: Cup Week Fashion
As we look towards the latest looks we can expect to see at this year’s Cup and Show Week, it seems suits are stepping out of the boardroom and onto the green this year. Women are increasingly stepping out in suits in a variety of fabrics, from linen to tweed […]
A Cut above the rest: Cutler & Co
Cup and Show Week is a chance for men to dress up and show their personality through their outfit. With all eyes on your clothes, this is the time of the year to dress to impress – and Cutler & Co can take care of your entire outfit, from top […]
Maxed Out
Change is afoot in the zeitgeist. People used to be afraid of dressing-up too much and err on the side of caution. When in doubt of the dress-code, they’d default-dress in black. But, for Cup and Show week, plus spring in general, it’s a case of new city, new attitude! […]
An Unconventional Collection: Plume
Always a destination store for the style cognoscenti, Plume has flourished since its move from Merivale to 181 High Street. Owner Margarita Robertson is delighted with the new store and its fresh fitout. “It is so light and airy; the clothes are so visible.” The lighting was carefully considered, as […]
Embracing city’s favourite week: The Garden Court Brasserie
Raise a glass to the end of the week! Surround yourself with great company, live music and tasty tapas all in the picturesque setting of Garden Court Brasserie’s stunning rose gardens. Kick off the start of Cup and Show Week with a bang when you head in to the gardens for […]
On Course for fashionable fun: Addington Raceway
A spectacle of racing will entertain the crowds, elegant glasses of bubbles will clink and fabulous spring race day fashion will be seen – welcome to the 115th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington. Tuesday 13 November is the highlight event in Canterbury’s […]
String to her bow: Cathy Irons
Acclaimed violinist Cathy Irons has added another string to her bow – pardon the pun – for the Classical Jazz Quartet’s concerts in Southern Lakes later this month. Cathy and fellow Christchurch-based musicians Barry Brinson (piano/keyboard), Michael Davis (bass) and Doug Brush (drums) return for two shows at Labour Weekend, […]
An expanding fertility team: Genea Oxford Fertility
An acclaimed fertility expert and endometriosis researcher is joining the specialist team at Genea Oxford Fertility this month. Associate Professor Louise Hull will be splitting her time between Australia and her hometown Christchurch to take up her new role with Genea Oxford Fertility. “I’m really looking forward to supporting South […]
Help land the helipad! Māia Health Foundation
Don’t just launch your summer in style, help land the helipad! Māia Health Foundation’s Garden Party at the historic Tea House at Riccarton Park is on again this year. It’s on 17 November, which just happens to be New Zealand’s premier race event: Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup and Gavelhouse.com […]
