Dame Trelise Cooper’s: True Colours
The juxtaposition of strength and softness that represents women is something Dame Trelise Cooper always seeks to capture in her designs. It’s not unlike the juxtaposition of Trelise herself; the beautiful, elegant and bubbly woman that heads a fabulous fashion empire, with colour at its heart and style in its soul. It’s also […]
Celebrating Couture in Canterbury
Young emerging designer Natasha Senior was 14 when she won the top prize at the 2018 YMCA Walk the Line catwalk, part of New Zealand Fashion Week. Her winning entry of linen top and neoprene trousers is now being showcased alongside garments from established designers, such as Trelise Cooper and Adrienne Whitewood, at Canterbury Museum […]
Make you ‘pop’
Edith Head once said “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it”. And yet despite the importance of dressing well, sometimes you just need a little bit of help to look and feel amazing. After 30 years working across hair, fashion and beauty, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee isn’t just a […]
Spectacular Spectacles
Matthews Eyewear Eyecare is paradise found when it comes to highly personalised optometry and a range of stunning top-quality spectacle frames, selected from designers around the world. This calm and airy oasis was based at the Riccarton Clinic before making the move to Riccarton Road. Optometrists Shivan and Grace have a strong focus on […]
A beautiful boutique
It’s a total immersion experience when you cross the threshold of gorgeous boutique New Order. Owner Nikki Curd has focused on a warm welcome; an experience to relax into and enjoy the gorgeous selection of clothing and accessories as well as the fabulous smells coming from the range of candles and diffusers. “It’s really […]
Say goodbye to summer sun damage
It’s been a hot season full of sunny beach days, barbeques and time outdoors, but along with happy memories, summer is also known for leaving us with skin pigmentation and signs of ageing Even with sunscreen use, UVA and UVB rays can cause freckles, dark sun spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. Dermapen microneedling […]
Stand out in 2020
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the fashion trend cycle that is constantly spinning. Will it cycle back around, or will it go in a completely new direction? We’ve pulled together all the latest trends in foot fashion to help you stay up-to-date. Stand out: We’ve all heard of ‘the little black dress’, pairing […]
Oh my… autumn
Guys, you don’t have to go through a massive makeover movie montage to change up your look. In fact, it could be as simple as putting on a nice shirt. Cutler & Co Menswear Store Liam Strachan has some recommendations for all your autumn essentials. Love me or leaf me: You won’t find more autumn […]
Wigs that wow!
There’s every reason to celebrate at Georgies Wig Shop, for on 7 March the company celebrates its third birthday, and owner Eleanor Burgess and her Christchurch team are very excited. “It’s a wonderful recognition from clients,” Eleanor says. “The relationships we’ve built with them have seen a growing and loyal customer base. Christchurch seems […]
Super Supplements: Hair Art & Beauty
For our hair and skin to be in the best condition possible, there are certain nutrients we need. Many factors in today’s modern lifestyle contribute to a nutritional deficiency – stress, environmental pollution, pregnancy hormones, poor sleep, lifestyle choices and diet all cause various nutrients to degrade quickly within our bodies. On top of this, […]
