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 […]
Celebrating Father’s Day
Sunday 1 September is Father’s Day, a day to recognise all that dads do for their families. Celebrations and dates differ from culture to culture, however no matter the country it is all about dads, and father figures. In America, the tradition dates back to 1910 founded there by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose […]
Smokin’ hot
Covid lockdowns kick-started a wave of cooking creativity, both in the kitchen, and using barbecues, to spice up eating at home. One of the most popular has been the low and slow movement, aligned with barbecues and smokers. Barbecues are no longer just for steaks and sausages, and slow cooking is not just […]
Eyes on the office shirt
BY NINA TUCKER Thanks to both local and international designers, the office shirt is consistently transforming and improving—there are options for any work wardrobe, no matter the aesthetic. Caitlin Crisp’s iconic Time Warp top saw a surge in keyhole styles locally, while the raging bow trend is opening doors for tie-back tops, tie-up […]
