Trackside glamour in Hanmer: Fashion Works Hanmer
Very bright and very pretty. This will be the winning look for Cup Week, and is the exciting spring vibe when stepping into FashionWorks. A day in Hanmer Springs is pure inspiration when creating a top-to-toe outfit of designer creations and accessories. Stand out from the crowd on race day with beautiful pieces […]
the step masters: Ecco Shoes
Helping you look hot to trot for Cup Week 2020 – giddy up. The Ecco Shoes Shape and Vitrus collections are the latest in leather, tailored for style and engineered for comfort. With the highly anticipated event less than a month away, take this as a sign to start planning your raceday (outfit) roundup. Featured […]
Fabulous Flirty Feet: Style Footwear
The sun is out and summer is on its way at Style Footwear in the heart of Ashburton’s CBD. New ranges from Saimon, Cabello, Revere and others are arriving, and the team are excited to show you what’s available this season. The casual lace-up look is popular again, with over a dozen colours available […]
A love letter to mother nature
Mahsa Willis’ eponymous label, Mahsa, shirks convention by releasing new collections, termed moods, every few years. Metropol catches up with the in-demand New Zealand designer about her latest mood, Enduring Nature. You don’t follow the usual, albeit changing, pattern of seasonal collections. Please tell us why you take a different approach, and about that […]
Effortless summer style: New Order
The countdown to summer is nearly over, meaning it is time to equip your closet for the sunny season ahead. At New Order Boutique in Rolleston there is always plenty to choose from and a great range of styles. Owner Nikki is just as excited for the new season as we are. She says […]
All for Athleisure: ECCO Shoes
The latest in fashion is that it’s cool to be comfy… and we’re all for it. Enter the rise in athleisure: casual and comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for both exercise and every day. From the office, to the bar and the park you want a shoe that can do it all. ECCO […]
Make-up your mind on study: Kristen Stewart School of Makeup
All beauty gurus start somewhere. And at Kristen Stewart School of Make-up graduates not only earn an industry-recognised diploma in make-up artistry – they gain real world experience alongside the best of New Zealand beauty. CUSTOM-MADE CLASSROOM KSSM’s huge Brutalist-esque building at 3C/75 Peterborough Street is custom fit so students have ample mirror space, great […]
Engagement, wedding, just because…: Polished Diamonds
The team at Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design creates the most accurate and perfect diamond rings, earrings and precious items. Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), clients can view architectural images of how their new rings will look. A jeweller’s sketch is a whimsical attempt to portray accuracy, whereas CAD is 100 percent accurate, error-free […]
What’s new in nails: Nails by Tomo
There’s a new resident in Fendalton Village, and she means business! Specifically, the kind that involves nails – whether that be painting or care tips. Eight months ago Tomoko Tsuji, owner of Nails by Tomo, set up a little station in Elegance Beauty Clinic. And with the move came 23-years of professional experience and […]
Let’s talk tan
Travel might have been put on hold, but when done right you can achieve that “just gotten back from Europe” tan sans passport. We’re nearing the end of August and coming into a new season; spring! Those big winter jackets are being swapped for lighter layers with bare arms and legs, and that […]