Colour Craze
In a world full of neutrals, it is no surprise we are craving colour, as it enhances the senses and heightens emotion and mood. We look at incorporating colour into your home. Kitchen Coloured appliances and utensils are simply delicious these days. Colour also means you can find things – they shout from […]
Magpie Style Fashion Editor Louise Heller’s style notes: for the love of navy – falling for hues from the deep
Softer on the skin than black, navy is a great go-to choice if you are looking to deviate from an all-black or black-heavy wardrobe. Try these tips on how to style, what is fast becoming, a colour staple in women’s wardrobes from north to south. Freshen up: Navy will provide contrast to an […]
Urbane hues: painting your world a calming colour
When it comes to home décor, colour has transformational abilities that are only limited by one’s imagination and the speed of a brush stroke. Paint is all about making big changes for small change and this year the latest colour trends are getting a sophisticated makeover. With tech-free sanctuaries a key colour trend this year, […]
Tickled pink: this pretty shade is all grown up
With cooler temperatures welcoming a cooler colour palette, one hot new trend is breaking all the season’s sartorial rules. With both street cred and practical appeal, pink is the colour the fashion world is falling for in 2018. From caps to coats, there’s something for everyone in this pretty palette, but not as you’ve ever […]
Going nude: the minimalist colour that goes with everything
It seems bare is the new beautiful because, although it would be rather irresponsible of us to suggest you take this in a literal sense, everyone is going nude right now. Whether you’re filling the bathroom cabinet or the wardrobe, going nude is all about a less is more approach. Like the skin tones it […]
Coloured gems get their sparkle back: Via Sollertia’s colourful collection of gemstones
At Via Sollertia on New Regent Street, Clare and the team are adding sophisticated sparkle – and colour – to their clients’ lives. Ever-evolving styles are ushering in a new era of striking coloured stones and Via Sollertia is at the forefront, with an exceptional and exquisite selection. “We’re noticing a strong trend of people […]
A rare city treasure: Villa 23 Cafe is the bright pink, Dutch, vegetarian cafe you didn’t know you needed but won’t want to live without (and it’s for sale!)
The secret is out about Villa 23 Café, New Zealand’s first and only Dutch vegetarian café with the ambient charm of a rare city treasure. Hedwig Dunbar-Keek and family have infused creativity into this gorgeous stand-alone villa. It’s now seeking a new owner, with new passions. “It’s a central location, with little competition, between Blenheim […]
Easy living: minimalism and the art of achieving simplicity in your home
Simple living is easier said than done. Not dissimilar to the skill involved with writing a concise, compelling letter, the art of creating a minimalist space that makes an impact takes creative courage and a sense of conviction that less truly is more. It’s a challenge not for the faint hearted. If you’re a minimalist […]
Autumnal edge: diving into the deep red tones of fashion
Though it’s more commonly known as autumn on this side of the world, the fact this season’s moniker is known to some as fall is a fashionable little irony, as we’re falling for this shade in all its seasonal glory. Whether you think of it as plum, burgundy, deep red, maroon, wine or even oxblood […]
New nails: what’s trending this season
From muted metallics, to single stripes, we’ve hunted out the must-have nail trends straight from the runways. Cleverly applied ombre polishes have been a big hit on the catwalks this season, seen at Tom Ford in a combination of black and glitter. It was more metallics at Michael Costello, with rose gold ombre created using […]