Polished Diamonds

Sparkle Forever: Polished Diamonds

The choice and perfection afforded visitors to Polished Diamonds of New Regent Street is of a sparkly magnitude.     Dan Joines, owner of the business nationally, wants people to know that if they can dream it, he can create it precisely, valuably, and for total symmetry, beauty and international certification. The award-winning ring-designer and merchant […]

90's

90’s Fashion

Whether you remember it with nostalgia or have blocked it from your mind, there’s no doubting the 90s was a revolutionary decade for fashion. From scrunchies to tube tops, Adidas scuffs to denim overalls, many trends are making a comeback and some are here to stay. We check out some of the most revered and […]

Fashionworks

Make a splash! Fashionworks

When it comes to making a splash this sartorial season, it’s all about the latest and greatest in swimwear.     With an expansive range of swimwear, Lifestyles in the alpine haven of Hanmer Springs is the ideal place to bring life to your summer wardrobe. Many make a weekend of it, as they can […]

Cutting a Dash on Cup Day

Cutting a Dash on Cup Day

This year marked the 115th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway and the pomp and circumstance of the 2018 event was every bit as magnificent as the very first Cup Day, way back in 1904.     It was a day of glitz and glamour, bespoke tailoring, fantastical, whimsical […]

Via Sollertia

A part of YOU: Via Sollertia

The team at Via Sollertia understands that the ring becomes a part of you, an extension of your essence and simply being stunningly beautiful just isn’t enough anymore.       The jewellery you wear needs to embody your values of locally sourced and ethical production. Via Sollertia handmakes product on site, using only stones and […]

Savvy Hair Design

New Year, New Hair! Savvy Hair Design

Savvy Hair Design owner Sarah McGuigan and her team can’t wait for their new salon extension to be completed. Currently underway, it will mean double the space, with ten styling bays instead of five.     Sarah and her team are equally excited about the exceptional ranges on offer at Savvy. The Keratin smoothing complex […]

Merrell

Toes out! Merrell

There’s no need to choose between style and comfort when setting off on an adventure; Merrell offers both.     The company has recently launched its latest collection of summer footwear, featuring the latest technology. Whether you’re taking the dog for a walk, going to the beach or walking the Great Wall of China, this […]

The Old Meadery

Bellissimo! Natural fibre boutique: The Old Meadery

Much-loved Fernside store, The Old Meadery, has relocated into central Rangiora under the new name Molto Bella, a natural fibre boutique where you’ll discover an exquisite range of clothing and home décor.     Purveyor, Anette Drewery passionately hand-picks her products from top-quality suppliers around the world. She has now moved into the newly-renovated former […]

The Jewellery Bar

The rainbow connection: The Jewellery Bar

Christchurch brightened up when renaissance woman Kirsten Smart added The Jewellery Bar to her portfolio of roles as mum, 111 call dispatcher and ambulance officer at St John.     The Jewellery Bar specialises in tassel jewellery, with 20 different styles of earrings, necklaces, plus bespoke styles available online and from eight retail outlets from […]

Imbellished By Bella

The Essential: Imbellished By Bella

Even as a young girl, Bella Pearce loved handbags but as she grew up she discovered their expensive price tags didn’t always fit her student budget, and she wasn’t about to give up on her favourite luxury item.     So, she set about creating her own beautiful, yet affordable range, Imbellished By Bella, which […]