Time to replenish

We love summer… I mean, what’s not to love, right?     While summer is the season to kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors, it’s not time to slack on your skincare routine. Even on the overcast Kiwi days, UV rays are harmful, but when you’re spending long days languishing on the beach or […]

Unwrap Glowing, Youthful Skin: Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa

If you’re not using active cosmeceutical skincare yet, you could be just a few steps (and weeks) away from glowing, nourished and more youthful looking skin. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start a new skincare routine with clean cosmeceuticals, full of active ingredients in high enough percentages to […]

Nailed it

After more than a month of fashion shows from the very best, there’s a whole crop of fresh spring/summer nail trends emerging for minimalists and maximalists alike.     Texture is the name of the game this year; add oomph with polka dots, geometric patterns, rhinestone applique and glitter, or channel your inner mermaid with […]

Stars in her eyes

A Christchurch Instagram star has just launched her e-book on how to become a successful social media influencer.     Nikita Rindel has clocked up an impressive number of followers in her Instagram page ‘Nikitahhx’ – the ‘hhx’ standing for ‘hug, hug, kiss!’ Today she’s the oracle on everything to do with making up beautiful […]

Summer Skincare

Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer.     A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF30 […]

Spa-tacular!: Moss Spa review

Melinda Collins checks out the central city’s new “cocoon of calm”.     The world is whizzing past the windows of Moss Spa in the new Sudima Laneway, which is also home to the upscale 5-star Sudima Hotel and Vices & Virtues restaurant and bar, on the corner of Victoria and Salisbury Streets in the […]