Grey blending to turn heads: V for Hair

Grey hair isn’t a trend, it’s a movement, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “When done right, it’s one of the most elegant, stylish, and empowering looks you can wear.” Widely recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading grey hair blending specialists, Vicki helps women across the country transition gracefully and confidently at V […]

Living with purpose: Inspire Me Women by Chris Korako

There are times in life when we’re invited, sometimes gently, sometimes forcefully, to ask: ‘What is my purpose now?’ For me, that question came after years of transformation. In my teens and twenties, I was a confident young woman thriving in corporate sales. By 28, I was a sales manager at a global […]

A better boob move: The Fitting Room

Between 80 to 85% of women wear the wrong size bra. Rosa Power – one half of the Two Raw Sisters duo – found out she was one of them when her body changed during pregnancy and postpartum. “I decided to go to The Fitting Room and holy moly, it was such an […]

Where beautiful hair meets heart: Balayage Hair

Step inside this light-filled salon in the heart of Christchurch and you’ll instantly feel at ease. Balayage is a welcoming space founded on creativity, kindness, and connection. Husband-and-wife duo Tom and Sharon Ujihara have built it up from a boutique salon into one of the city’s most trusted names in hair. Their passion […]

The next generation of women’s golfwear: Fox & Birdie

Female trio Alex Tipene-Matua, Emma Henderson and Prue Murdoch couldn’t play a round of golf without feeling something was missing: stylish apparel for women that performed from course to clubhouse. Their new brand challenges the status quo in women’s golfwear, and they’re taking it from Christchurch to the world. Born on the green, […]

Say goodbye to winter in style: Off The Rac

Welcome the new season with the warm palette of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you’re jetting to the Mediterranean or making the most of a Kiwi spring, the latest collections at Off The Rac celebrate sun-soaked elegance. Think azure blues, terracotta tones, and pops of coral. Renee Green, owner of the boutique in Bishopdale, […]