Step into elegance: Mikko Shoes

Explore luxurious new-season women’s styles at this family-owned footwear destination. Mikko Shoes curates collections to bring a welcome dose of joy to everyday dressing. “With a reflective nod to bygone times, AW25 brings a thoughtful shift away from the uber-casual and towards everyday elegance, complemented by a palette drawn from wintery landscapes,” says founder Michaela […]

Layer with love: Off-the-rac

When the weather turns, our wardrobes require a switch-up. Chic outerwear and luxe yet cosy accessories come to the fashion forefront, blending warmth with elegance. Earthy tones and complementary neutrals become the colour palette of the season. Find all the latest autumn winter 2025 collections at Bishopdale’s Off The Rac, where managing director Renee Green […]

Make mine MYKITA: Anstice Optometrists

Worn by celebrities such as Carrie Bradshaw, Brad Pitt, and Lady Gaga, a new lightweight style of frames are now available in Christchurch. Only at Anstice Optometrists, the MYKITA frame brand, pictured above, sets new standards in design and manufacturing, with purposeful products that combine handcraft and high technology. From the MYKITA HAUS in Berlin, […]

What women really want: Reinvent Boutique

What women miss most when shopping for clothes in large department stores is the personal touch; when there’s little care or interest shown, it can be a negative experience. It largely explains why women prefer the more intimate boutique-style store for shopping. Nothing can replicate that one-on-one consultation in an empathetic and safe space. Reinvent […]

Be envied and go green

Peridot, spinel and sardonyx are the three birthstones for August. The first of these, peridot is known for being formed under extreme conditions, found in hardened lava and also in meteorite fragments. The preferred colour is a pure “grass” green without any hint of yellow or brown, although peridots range in colour from yellowish green […]

ring, ring, ring

The ring stack is a trend that is here to stay. It lets you freely customise, curate, and make your look your own. You can create a go-to stack for every day featuring versatile ring styles or change up your stack to match your different outfits and moods. Here are some suggestions from jewellery guru […]