Jewellery to cherish: Marion and Co

Christchurch and North Canterbury shoppers have been delighted to discover Marion McKellow’s jewellery boutique on High Street, Rangiora. “Trading as Marion & Co Jewellery, we are about to celebrate our first birthday in North Canterbury after retailing in Merivale from 2002 until 2015,” says Marion. “I moved to North Canterbury in 2014 to […]

Cup day perfection: Green Stripes

Green Stripes is the shop to visit as Cup and Show week approaches for hundreds of unique and classy hats, fascinators and hatinators. Avonhead Shopping Centre.

Get the glam

Getting glammed for a special occasion often means a more dramatic makeup look than day-to-day. But for those who don’t feel confident rocking a bold red lip or a dramatic winged liner, then opting for ‘soft-glam’ might be for you. Soft glam has a very effortless, diffused, and almost ethereal look, and is […]

Summer skin sorted: Moss Spa

The spring and summer seasons invite a calendar filled with special occasions and events, and we want to dazzle for them all. With the correct preparation, getting ready for any occasion can be a breeze. At Moss Spa, you’ll be prepped, pampered and ready for whatever the busy season has in store. As […]

Glitz and glam

Getting dressed up for a special occasion is often half the fun of actually attending the event. Your look isn’t complete without perfectly selected accessories to tie everything together. This could be a bold heel, glittery jewels, a handy clutch or a headpiece that makes a statement. Take a look at a few […]

What women want: Stepping Out

From balls to rock concerts, it is a long summer ahead and women want shoes that work the occasion, in terms of both practicality and appearance. Trusted brand names are also a top priority, closely followed by the convenience of a one-stop-shop to secure those same brands. Stepping Out stocks leading shoe brands […]

Exclusive one and only: Off the Rac

When a business has grown and flourished solely from an online presence, it goes without saying that sooner or later, in answer to customer demand, it must become a physical presence. Renee and Chris Green ran their clothing business online for two years and encouraged by a strong, steadily built, and returning customer […]

Own the moment: Fashionworks

Spring is here and we’re heading into the new season looking fabulous. Fashionworks brings sun and fun to wardrobes with clothes that celebrate all the women we are – busy mum, retired lady-of-leisure, sporty girl or sequin-spangled glamour queen. It’s all about colour, from the brightest florals and patterns in floaty, flirty fabrics […]

Christchurch on show in spring

How good is spring? Longer days, a great schedule of events to enjoy, and it’s when we can say goodbye to our winter hibernation. We love spring in Christchurch. Our avenues are lined with blossoms, and our wonderful parks are carpeted with daffodils. It’s when our city and region are properly ‘On Show’. […]