A Talent for Tailoring: The Gentleman’s Tailoress
We are a tribe, us clothes people, with our passion for design, feel for textiles and eagle eye for detail. Our clothes have to fit, and fit perfectly, or they simply won’t do. Thankfully, our local High Priestess of the tape measure, Megan Wolfrey, has established her own men’s and women’s […]
Creating Beautiful Brides: LaBella Nails and Lashes
In a beautiful, calm oasis on busy Papanui Road, brides and bridal parties can be pampered from tip to toe by the expert team at LaBella Nails and Lashes. Offering a group booking option for up to 12 people, owner Bella Tran recommends coming in two to three days before […]
Keeping Winter Fit: Unichem Forté Pharmacy
Unichem Forté Pharmacy, located on Kilmore Street, is the ideal, convenient, central city pharmacy that offers a wide range of services, along with that ever so important carparking factor. With winter looming, now is the time to be the smart cookie for you and your whanau, and think about those crucial […]
Yoga Therapy Training: Flow Hot Yoga
As part of its dedication to healing and safe yoga practice, Flow Hot Yoga is now offering an intensive 100-hour course of Hansa Yoga Therapy Training with global yoga expert Vincent Bolletta. So what exactly is yoga therapy and how is it different from regular yoga practice? Yoga therapy utilises […]
Adding Fun to Fashion: Working Style
A new collection is arriving at Working Style, featuring strong textures matched with beautiful colourways: chocolates, green and plums, to complement those core colours of blue and grey. “They’re really easy colours to wear – not fussy, but interesting,” Creative Director Karl Clausen says. “This season everything is a little […]
Labour of Love: Saints of Tai Tapu
Saints of Tai Tapu is a superb wedding and event venue steeped in the local community, and history, of the Tai Tapu area. Built in 1881, the former Methodist Church has undergone many transformations in its 138-year story. When Sven Berger drove past it in 2001 he was disappointed to see […]
Autumnal Auburn
Dug deep from within the earth, natural pigments like ochre and terracotta, sourced from clays and volcanic rocks, have been used by artists all over the world for generations. This year we’re expecting to see a rich, authentic colour palette of terracotta, umber and spiced reds coming through in homewares, […]
Mindful Beauty: Earth Organic Hairdressing
At Earth Organic Hairdressing, mindfulness and beauty are inseparable. Their ethos is outward-looking and concerns the salon’s global impact on the environment and treatment of animals. However, when you walk through the salon doors, you know you’ll get that one-on-one attention from your hairstylist you’ve always wanted. With biodegradable packaging, plant-based […]
How to get the perfect pout: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Lip fillers are probably the most popular cosmetic treatment right now and even if you haven’t got them, chances are you have thought about trying them. The problem is – it’s scary! We have all seen those over-inflated duck lips on the internet and TV. It’s really important that you are […]
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Checks are still hot property in our wardrobes! They are a geometrically gorgeous fashion feature that’s having a long run on the catwalks. Whether it’s retro, timeless, wild ‘n’ crazy – it’s hip to be square. Black and white checks are a 90s comeback that’s either cute or classic […]
