Crispy, juicy ‘n’ totally scrummy!: Empire Chicken
It was thanks to his barber saying he wished he could find fried chicken that was crispy on the outside, yet still juicy and tender on the inside that set Jayden Smith, a Christchurch chef, on the road to establishing Empire Chicken. “I spent six months obsessing about it and […]
More magic to come!: The Monday Room
Picture this: you’re dressed to impress in a flirty frock and killer heels, you’ve a poppy pout on your mouth, and you’re feeling fantastic because you and your girls have had an unforgettable theatre experience. You swing down the street, arms linked, singing songs from the show you’ve just left; […]
Love the skin you’re in: Hair Art & Beauty
H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in salon today. Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin; secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer. Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical […]
The heart of happiness: Beauty Progress
“How did it get late so soon?” said Dr Seuss, a relatable sentiment as we operate on fast forward through busy days. Tasks on the to-do lists multiply and the most important job of all – looking after ourselves – can get left behind. When busy days become frantic weeks, we can […]
Winter survival essentials
The days are getting shorter and colder, and we get it – all you want to do is snuggle up and never leave the house. But life beckons us to reluctantly crawl out of our caves, and mustering up the mental and physical energy to get through the day doesn’t come easily […]
Back to beautiful basics: Bespoke Cosmetic
When Nicky Blue of Bespoke Cosmetic came across natural deodorant Freedom, she knew it was the perfect product to add to her business. “I noticed a gap in the market for a natural, aluminium-free deodorant that actually works,” she says. “This luxury product smells amazing and is easy and pleasant […]
Freedom from varicose veins: Transform Clinic
Varicose veins are common, affecting about 30 percent of people, and while they can appear at any age from young adulthood, they are linked to genetic inheritance and become more common with age. Treatments have been available since 1550 BC, but as Roman tyrant Caius Marius noted, the cure wasn’t worth the […]
Asian taste sensations: Hoi An House & Commi
Dining out is a fun taste adventure at Commi and Hoi An House. Whether it’s a family get together, a celebration lunch, you’re all business, or need lunch on the run, both traditional and audacious Asian taste sensations are prepared under fully compliant and sustainable business practices. The chefs […]
Accessibility in action
Grace Stratton is the voice of physically challenged individuals who struggle with online clothes shopping and now she’s seeking to encourage a more diverse fashion industry, proving that disability can, and should, be a part of mainstream fashion culture. Grace is a fashion enthusiast, law student, a 2017 Young New […]
Magenta Muse
As the fashion designer Mary Quant once observed, “If you want to go unnoticed in a crowd, don’t wear pink”. The iconic British fashion designer created relaxed clothes suited to the actions of normal life and brought life to them with bold and bright stand-out colours. Fast-forward to 2019 and […]
