Lace love

Refining and adding intricate interest to simple styles, or proving versatility across various aesthetics, lace is a timeless textile. Curated by Nina Tucker. Lace’s power is labelled as “enigmatic” by W Magazine. Its connotations dance between elegant and distasteful in the many ways it is worn. Lace serves a deeper historical purpose throughout […]

Timeless tailoring

Versatile and elegant, classic clothing endures long after fashion fads fade. Curated by Lynda Papesch. Fashion outlets offer a wide range of quality garments, although to ensure a perfect fit sometimes a few discrete adjustments may be needed. Timeless looks often come from simple and elegant cuts, choice of fine natural fabrics, and […]

Fresh new faces, fabulous finishes: Haar Design

One of Christchurch’s leading names in the hair scene and many local clients’ most treasured hair confidant, Caro Haar welcomes new beginnings, and faces, in 2025. Reaching a monumental 90 years of combined industry experience across Haar Design’s senior stylist squad; salon owner Caro’s team for the year ahead is a force to […]

Perfectly made to fit

Updating the ancient Greek and Roman proverb “Clothes make the man” to 21st Century fashion shows that indeed we are what we wear. By Lynda Papesch. Having custom clothing made for you is unlike buying any ready to wear item purchased at a store. The individual attention to the craftsmanship results in one-of-a-kind […]

Making it eco-friendly

As the climate crisis comes into sharper focus each year, many individuals consider their choices with a view to making a difference. By Lynda Papesch. Your beauty routine one area where what you buy, how often you buy, and how you use your beauty products actually counts. Buying known, trusted brands, means beauty […]

Luxurious pedicure, salon expertise: Nail Creative Co

Wanting to remove that uncomfortable, hard cracked skin on your feet? A waterless pedicure is the perfect luxury nail salon experience. The benefits of the specialised treatment include adding moisture to the skin and safely removing any calluses. Jamecia Karu, owner of Nail Creative Co, comes from a background in spa therapy, and […]