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 fashion trends continue […]
Earn your stripes: exploring a fashion staple
The concept of ‘earning your stripes’ has its foundations in the military chain of command and, although it refers to hard work and accumulated experience, we wholeheartedly believe you can earn your stripes by adopting a stylish striped selection. A staple of both wardrobes and fashion collections the world over, stripes seem to sidle their […]
Sneak’er peek: exploring the fashion trend that’s easy on the eyes and the feet
For the longest of times, the handbag was the essential status symbol, but it looks as though the new ‘it’ accessory has shifted the focus to our feet. Encapsulating street style – both in the literal and figurative sense of the expression – sneakers are trending in a very big way. We’re seeing updated retro […]
Sweet like chocolate: don’t neglect the colour brown in your wardrobe
It’s the underdog. Never a narcissist about what it has to offer. It gets on well with its counterparts. And it’s the colour of chocolate, a great form of escapism. Quite frankly, there’s little to frown about when it comes to brown. It may have born the brunt of some misguided criticism at times; heckled […]
What’s trending for winter: Style Doctor by Bridget Hope of Magpie Style
As the temperature plummets, here’s what’s on the fashion horizon. Hold onto your hats, coats and scarves, for there is something for everyone here. Never has a fashion season been so full of contradiction. CLEAN LINES: A belted wool trench. A perfectly crisp shirt. The perfect pair of pants. With environmental factors pointing harshly against […]
A conscious collection: Untouched World Autumn/Winter 18 collection is trend-setting (and not fashion trends)
At face value, a less is more approach seems at odds with the very basis of a capitalist economy and, in particular, a commercial fashion brand. Boldly bucking the fast fashion trend, Untouched World is about beautiful, understated designs. With 97 percent of the range made in New Zealand, each piece is carefully crafted in […]
Rangiora’s heart & sole: go visit Rangiora Shoelines and get excited about their Autumn range
Autumn has arrived, so step into Rangiora Shoelines and check out their new season collection, brimming with the softest pastel colours, metallics, bold patterns and sumptuous leather styling. The charismatic ownership duo behind the store, sisters Sandra Blackadder and Jill May, are passionate about their footwear collection, which absorbs the latest trends from Europe and […]
All tied up: this fashion trend is all in the detail
When it comes to the latest style fad, this one has the latest look all tied up. Bound, crisscrossed, laced or tied, we’re seeing them all and the laced-up look is making its mark from head to toe, with this delicious detailing featuring on everything from tops and skirts to dresses and shoes. Riding […]
Kimono craze: why we love this luxurious classic and why you need to add one (or ten) to your wardrobe
The perfect throw-over for a t-shirt or turtleneck; the ultimate in effortless, chic cover-ups; a loyal companion to every season – the kimono, a Japanese native, is gloriously adaptable and lives up to its literal translation ‘a thing to wear’. From flowing tops to floor-sweeping maxis, the kimono silhouette has found favour with multiple styles. […]
