Let’s talk about the baguette
BY NINA TUCKER If you are thinking of a stick of bread, this is even more delicious. It’s not a bag, it’s a Fendi baguette.” Sarah Jessica Parker uttered a compilation of those words often in Sex and the City (SATC), making the Fendi purse the world’s first ‘it’ bag. It came as […]
Beautiful bonsai
Bonsai is an ancient horticultural art form. Originally developed in the Orient almost 2000 years ago, today it is an art practised throughout the world. Shape, harmony, proportion and scale are all weighed up carefully in creating bonsai. Just planting a tree in a small pot is not bonsai; it has to be […]
Ways to wed
To say ‘I do’ in a church, a civil ceremony, in front of a celebrant, or in a foreign country? ELOPEMENT Intimate, and with the opportunity to focus on specific moments, eloping can eliminate stress and planning, combining it with a beautiful getaway. While it limits the guest list, eloping can still incorporate […]
Dress it up
CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH Who doesn’t enjoy a night out, a chance to dress up, and shine? From feminine, floaty dresses, to slinky lounging pants, colour, pattern, and texture are all part of the evening parade, depending on personal taste and style. Dress them up with heels, lippy and bling, or for a […]
Method dressing
BY NINA TUCKER There’s a method behind method dressing, as film stars take the wardrobe of their characters to a new outlet. To promote with intent, the stars of movies are incorporating pieces of their characters and plotlines into life outside of the screen. It’s a door to the cinema before you step […]
Mother earth
The season’s theme is making itself known and it’s an ode to nature. Olive green is in hot demand, alongside tan and brown shades that will never leave the runway. By Nina Tucker. It’s warm and earthy, and the ultimate palette for spring. From the concentration on environmentally conscious collections, to a shift […]
Becoming a powerhouse: Jaimee Lupton
A miracle baby after a heartbreaking IVF journey and multiple beauty brand launches have made entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton’s past year a busy one. Innovation, sacrifice, and founding a fertility-aiding charity in her late daughter’s name, she chats with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. When Jaimee headed back to work full-time after giving birth […]
Biggest beamer yet
The “super SUV” scene has well and truly exploded within the last few years. What you see here is the latest BMW to come charging into this elite segment. It’s the XM, and it is the biggest and most powerful BMW SUV ever. Straight off the bat, it’s obvious the XM looks like […]
Destination Ōamaru
Slow down, soothe your senses, and reset amidst the coastal charm of Ōamaru. Nature, wildlife, and time spent with your family. Ōamaru packages that up in the ideal getaway. Picture slow, relaxing mornings spent beachside with a coffee in one hand, and your partner’s hand in the other, before fuelling up at a […]
Kitchen couture
It’s like haute couture for your kitchen. Think of it by comparing ready-to-wear and haute couture. Then, apply that to your kitchen. You could have a mug and saucer, or that mug could sit on a cloud. It’s going from an ordinary casserole dish to one in the shape of a tomato or […]
