Care and compassion: Simplicity Funerals

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest things someone will ever experience. At such a difficult time it is comforting to be offered care and compassion through the professional experience of qualified funeral directors. The team of Jamie, Mike, Nick, and Nina at Simplicity Funerals, Christchurch all have […]

Seasonal hair trends: Hair Art & Beauty

As much as some hate it, autumn is sneaking up on us. Luckily, the Hair Art & Beauty team are keeping tabs on new trends, and ones that are here to stay. Read on for their picks for autumn and winter hair and beauty trends. Styles: The shaggy, layered cut is back. You’ve probably seen […]

Accessorise and accentuate

Larger than life hearts and flowers are among the latest trends taking over fashion on the international scene. From solid, bulbous silver to seashell and dainty glass hearts, this trend has swept across America and Europe. Pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings all rock the trend. Nor does it stop there. Floral embellishments are making a […]

Delightful denim

CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Once the preserve of the working class because of its durability, denim has come a long way since its 17th century origins. Now gracing the most fashionable catwalks in the world, denim plays a major role in 2023 trends, from patchwork to plains, in all hues, especially blues. Whether it’s skirts, […]

Skirting the trend

Fashionistas often keep an eye on American and European trends. Hot news from the American fashion leaders such as Prada and Bottega Veneta is that the autumn/winter season has shown a return to more voluminous A-line skirts, and floor-sweeping maxis. Fashion is cyclical – roughly every seven years – so skirts will always be a […]

Resell, recycle, relove: re.clotheme

Clothes are made to be worn and loved, yet so many of our clothes sit helplessly in our wardrobe, waiting to one day be favoured over our most cherished garments. Multiple studies worldwide have found that one third of women’s wardrobes are never worn, only to deteriorate over years until destination: landfill during a spring […]