A labour of love: Shambhala

In 2004, Teo Munro returned home from overseas with a dream to create a forever salon against any odds. I wanted a salon solely dedicated to organic products, so clients had access to safer and healthier options.” Shambhala Hair Design opened its premises above Alice in Videoland. Though lacking advertising funds, word soon spread and […]

A Masunaga makeover: Anstice Optometrists

Time watches as we change our facial expressions, and as our faces gradually alter when we age. Finding an optical frame that becomes part of who you are, and how you project yourself, can be the confidence boost that quality frames bring to aging. Anstice Optometrists have embraced the timeless, yet progressive Masunaga range of […]

Outerwear for him and her

Head out in complementing colours and coats, making use of the deep, cocooning hues that emerge in both women’s and men’s fashion as the weather cools. Embrace dark palettes with chestnut browns, metallic golds, and deep greens, opting for colours that prove versatile year-round. Pair with moments of glossy black for that chic New York […]

Saving face: Lovebite

For a lot of people losing confidence in their grin, the move to dentures is a saving grace, or more appropriately, saving face. Metropol catches up with Richard Greenlees from Lovebite, to get the downlow on dentures. Do dentures need to look false? Absolutely not! I work closely with each patient to reclaim their smile. […]

Wedding-wear ready: Darcy Boutique

If the happy couple has nominated a dress code, whether it be the newly trending monotone and dark edit or classic floral patterns and bright hues, the quintessential look will be waiting for you at Darcy Boutique. Main image: Drama the Label Eden summer garden dress darcyboutique.co.nz

Refresh your skin: KM Surgical

Lines, wrinkles, sun damage? The colder months are an ideal time to combat the signs of aging. Less sun and UV rays during autumn and winter mean it is an excellent time to care for your skin. One option is Alma Hybrid™ Laser treatment, a safe, minimally invasive, laser process which produces natural-looking results that […]