Beauty insider: Tessa Taylor
Makeup artist Tessa Taylor takes you inside the tips, tricks and trends of the wedding day trade. What should brides consider when planning their wedding day hair and makeup? My number one tip is to find a makeup artist or hairstylist whose portfolio genuinely reflects what you’re after. We all have our own […]
Behind the bridal gown: Brides of Merivale
For 30 years, wedding gown designer and boutique owner Lisa Dermott has fulfilled the dream dress fairytale for thousands of local brides. She tells Metropol the stories of her success, from learning to sew to the most special moments. Lisa, next year marks 30 years of Brides of Merivale! Describe the journey? I […]
The grey hair guide: V for Hair
Women from all over New Zealand want to embrace their natural grey, but don’t know where to start, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “Perhaps you’ve been told to ‘just go lighter’, only to end up brassy,” Vicki says, owner of V for Hair Merivale. “Maybe you’ve grown out several inches of beautiful natural […]
New Zealand Fashion Week Day 5 Wrap with Mima Lewis Gourdie
Daily Wrap with New Zealand Fashion Week Head Dresser and Metropol’s NZFW correspondent Mima Lewis Gourdie Friday, coming to you from Shed 10, the MainStage for NZFW! Second to last day of New Zealand Fashion Week, and we’re certainly going out with a bang and not a whimper. The day’s schedules are still […]
New Zealand Fashion Week Day 4 Wrap with Mima Lewis Gourdie
Daily Wrap with New Zealand Fashion Week Head Dresser and Metropol’s NZFW correspondent Mima Lewis Gourdie Thursday, coming to you from Shed 10, the MainStage for NZFW! Day 4 of Fashion Week and we are rolling through. With two days left of shows, we’re focusing on soaking up the good vibes and appreciating […]
New Zealand Fashion Week Day 3 with Mima Lewis Gourdie
Daily Wrap with New Zealand Fashion Week Head Dresser and Metropol’s NZFW correspondent Mima Lewis Gourdie Wednesday – Coming to you from Shed 10, the MainStage for NZFW! Day 3 of fashion week started with a bang, as The Studio show hit the runway, showcasing 17 contemporary NZ designers considered to reflect the […]
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