In the bag
They see you through busy days of business appointments, dressed up dinner dates and everything in between – the beloved carryalls sure do spend a lot of time by our side. Whether you need a handbag that can hold your whole life, or a more minimalist style only for essentials, have a little fun with […]
Oxford’s Best Kept Secret: Thea’s New and Preloved Boutique
Thea’s New and Preloved Boutique is a unique treasure trove of gorgeous garments, footwear and numerous accessories, as well as luxurious home and giftware. Tucked in behind Oxford’s local Challenge service station, this hidden gem was, up until now, the town’s best kept secret. The boutique recently expanded from one to two rooms, […]
Autumn Essentials: Belleza Boutique
Loved Lincoln local, Belleza has been providing women with gorgeous garments from top quality brands for years. Owner Anna Green recently opened her second store at The Crossing in the heart of Christchurch CBD, opposite Country Road. The boutique brings a thoughtfully curated collection to the city, with plans to blend clothing with her passion […]
City Chic: Belleza Boutique
Loved Lincoln local, Belleza has been providing women with gorgeous garments from top quality brands for years. Owner Anna Green recently opened her second store at The Crossing in the heart of Christchurch CBD. Opposite Country Road, the boutique brings a thoughtfully curated collection to the city, with plans to blend clothing with her passion […]
It’s in the bag
A bag in the summertime has its work cut out for it. It needs to be versatile to transition from work to play, from formal to beachside lounging. Yet it also needs to be timeless enough to suit more sustainably minded times. In a time where people may be examining extravagant purchases, more attention is […]
Black to basics
Kiwis are widely renowned for how much we love draping ourselves in black; not surprising then that black is a recurrent feature on the what’s hot lists, more constant in its forceful repetitions than anything else in the style books. With this humble hue’s ability to make everything look that little bit chicer, […]
Botanical beauty
Nature is undeniably beautiful. Therefore, adorning ourselves in leafy glade renditions or the magical mystique of a lush green forest reflects our free-spirited feminine wiles. Karen Walker has her own take on the botanical twist. Her ‘Runaway Girl’ pendant has turned woodland nymph, now dangling an adorable oversized acorn as a change from […]
Bonkers for bamboo
This summer we’re bonkers for bamboo. While the material does make for great home furniture, it also takes centre stage in the fashion world – the reason being they’re extremely lightweight and compliment almost any outfit. You’ll definitely be the envy among your peers with this purchase. Like most other bags, you can […]
Style staple: shoulder bags
Shoulder bags are the most practical style staple for an active life, leaving hands free to juggle phones, children, dogs, Christmas shopping – and giving hugs! It’s all about the strap with the shoulder bag. There is a return of the ’80s chain straps seen in slim gold to bold twisted metal through to […]
In the bag
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and that may well be the case, but bags are like family, by your side day in, day out. Structured boxy styles in all sizes will be swinging down the streets – with black only one of a multitude of colourways for a vibrant 2019. […]
