Ovaries: Talk About Them. Camilla and Marc’s mission
No one would be here without them, yet there is still no early detection ovarian cancer test. Australian fashion design duo Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman are seeking to change that. In its fourth consecutive year, their global campaign, Ovaries. Talk About Them, aims to get an early detection blood test to clinical […]
Lasting local memories
Memories that last forever for local couples, sealed in the flash of a lens and shared with Metropol. Canterbury has been the backdrop for many beautiful moments in the past few months.
The mastermind of Mary Outram
Local style influencer Mary Outram is the picture of positivity, always in an exquisitely styled outfit. She shares her story over a just as on-brand matcha latte with Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Mary influences all those she meets, whether to put a gorgeous garment at the top of your wishlist or a […]
Sleep divorce
Snoring, body heat, restless legs, insomnia, different schedules and a yearning for personal space are just some of the reasons why some happy couples choose to sleep apart, whether in separate beds in the same room, or in separate rooms altogether. Sleep divorce is proving to be a relationship saver for some couples, […]
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 […]
