Easy, Breezy: Belleza Boutique

When building your spring and summer wardrobe, one local boutique is a beacon of style – leading the way with diverse and inclusive clothing. At Belleza Boutique in The Crossing, owner Anna Green finds beautiful, functional fashion to take you from relaxed workdays and weekends to garden parties and evening soirées.

Cut and colour to compliment you: V for Hair

“Your hairstyle should enhance your natural features, suit your lifestyle, and make you feel confident every day,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Her team of expert stylists and precision cutters at V for Hair Merivale specialise in creating personalised looks to harmonise with your skin tone, eye colour, and individual style. Renowned nationwide […]

Hat tricks – curated by Nina Tucker

The best part about spring is the colour palette – and I’m seeing deliciously soft and supple hues across the city. The second best thing is hats reclaiming a regular home on our heads. Beyond their purpose to shade us from the sun, hats serve as a sartorial staple. Running an errand in […]

Let nature speak this Christmas: Tholsie & Co.

Invite a wilder, more elegant festive season layered with nature’s beauty, rich in texture and styled with quiet elegance. Let nature speak, softly transforming your home with its quiet magic. Let your festivities feel effortless, elegant, and beautifully wild,” says Melanie Collins of florist Tholsie & Co. The refined floral boutique within The […]

Love is in the air: Sophie Divett Jewellery

Handmade and personalised ceremonial rings are a meaningful way to seal your lifelong commitment. Ceremonial jewellery will immortalise your wedding day, and Sophie Divett Jewellery has the perfect range of unique and handcrafted bands available to view and design from the Christchurch workroom. Reflecting natural beauty, Sophie Divett’s ceremonial collections are inspired by […]

Salon supremacy: Savvy hair

South Island’s top hairdresser Sarah McGuigan and her team received 16 finalist nominations across four categories at November’s New Zealand Hair Awards. For her 2025 collection, Sarah placed second in the editorial colour concept category – a reflection of her expertise in colour work. She secured a fourth placing for both editorial cover […]