Duxton Dental

Beautiful smiles beyond teeth: Duxton Dental

There has been an exciting development at Duxton Dental to give you a spring in your step and a smile on your face this summer.     Dentists Christine Duxbury and Hayley Hall have both been extensively trained in the use of Botulinum Toxin (Botox) as a muscle relaxant that can be […]

Metal Detector

Metal Detector

Precious metals are having their moment in the sartorial spotlight, with silver, platinum and gold blending together with hues of emerald, red and blue.     Metallics transform fashion into a dazzling style statement and it’s not just ‘going out’ clothing that is making its metallic mark, with puffer jackets and sneakers […]

27 reasons to love

27 reasons to love: Q&A with Rachel Easting

Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart, the designers behind Twenty-seven Names, have been taking the Kiwi style-scene by storm, with their edgy and yet playful designs.     Metropol catches up with Rachel to discuss the brand’s stylish evolution. How did Twenty-seven Names come about? Anj and I have been best friends since […]

The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

Look fabulous not fake: The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

Remember a few little wrinkles or imperfections don’t make you less attractive! The problem with chasing perfection with cosmetic treatments is that it can lead to an overfilled or fake look. Cosmetic treatments should only ever subtly enhance your natural beauty.     It is important to look at all areas of […]

Death by Denim

Merivale’s Denim Heaven: Death by Denim

Denizens of Merivale will be excited to hear that Death by Denim is opening its second Christchurch store in the Quinns building on Papanui Road.     Owners Kirsty and Scott Malcolm, along with new store manager Mandy Rowe, are thrilled to open the lifestyle boutique in mid-October. Kirsty says their philosophy […]

Zebrano

Flag the fashion rules: Zebrano

“Wear something that makes your heart sing,” Zebrano’s Christchurch Manager Michelle Carter says. Her advice for Cup Day is to dress confident and brave, feel proud and get creative.     With Zebrano’s edgy and directional fashion, there are no rules – instead resisting to conform to any particular fashion. The range […]