Take ewe anywhere: Davaar and Co.
Synthetic garments may have the convenience factor, but they could never compare to a garment of Aotearoa-grown virgin wool for looks, warmth and that all-important snuggle factor. This 100 percent natural fibre’s properties are worth extolling. Wool is biodegradable, sustainable, ethical, renewable, resilient, non-toxic, and is a natural temperature regulator and fire retardant. […]
The glowing skin secret: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
The top non-surgical skin-lifting and glow-boosting skin treatment for 2022 is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), also known as the photo facial. IPL uses the power of light to reduce brown spots, rosacea, and small dilated capillaries while also tightening pores and stimulating collagen production. It is recommended to have a course of treatments, […]
Dare to denim
Denim has long been a staple in any wardrobe, with versatility to be worn from head to toe. Originally patented by Levi Strauss in 1873, the material is now used by designers worldwide. From classic denim jeans to skirts, jackets and overalls, denim continues to give off that cool, effortless look with a […]
Battling skin problems
Most of us suffer skin problems from time to time, so it is good to know there are some simple, hard-working solutions for most of them. Here are a few ideas from Metropol to combat a couple of the more common conditions. Redness If you are prone to rosacea, eliminate any products that […]
Discover your pre-loved style: Reinvent Boutique
Contemporary, classy, and carefully curated, Reinvent Boutique is a spacious and inviting haven for pre-loved clothing. Store owner Aimee carefully curates the range and takes all of the hard work out of finding your new favourite wardrobe items. With a wonderful eye for fashion, she loves helping customers find their style and confidence […]
Learning resilience
The last few years have been challenging for most New Zealanders, including children. Developing the skills to cope with uncertainty and disruption from a young age is incredibly valuable, but hasn’t always been feasible for parents. New funding from the Ministry of Health is giving Kiwi kids free access to practical and easy-to-use […]
The down-low on Vitamin D: Herb Nerd NZ
Vitamin D – there’s more to it than meets the eye. Sandra Walsh from the Herb Nerd NZ explains. “While it’s called a vitamin, it’s actually a hormone called calcitrol. An appropriate name as it helps with calcium uptake and healthy bones. It’s also required for optimal brain function, respiratory health, cardiovascular health […]
Heavenly, holistic therapies: My Heaven
Heaven is on earth. It’s just a matter of your point of view. We are living in a time of amazing change, but are we also feeling something changing in us and can’t quite put our finger on it? What if all this upheaval over the past two years is a good thing?” […]
The rise and fall of the nerd neck
In days long gone, ramrod straight backs were synonymous with good deportment. Girls were made to walk with books on their heads to perfect good posture. Even today many mothers tell their children not to slouch, and to stand up straight, with shoulders back and chests out. Posture is still often evoked to […]
