Get the look
Take inspiration from Ballantynes and the beauty of the garden city. Photography: Honey Lens Styling and makeup: Ballantynes Models: Portfolio Model Agency Hair: Mods Merivale
Get the glam
Getting glammed for a special occasion often means a more dramatic makeup look than day-to-day. But for those who don’t feel confident rocking a bold red lip or a dramatic winged liner, then opting for ‘soft-glam’ might be for you. Soft glam has a very effortless, diffused, and almost ethereal look, and is all about […]
Christchurch on show in spring
How good is spring? Longer days, a great schedule of events to enjoy, and it’s when we can say goodbye to our winter hibernation. We love spring in Christchurch. Our avenues are lined with blossoms, and our wonderful parks are carpeted with daffodils. It’s when our city and region are properly ‘On Show’. What’s not […]
Christchurch on show
Warmer days and nights mean more outdoor activities and there are plenty on offer. Pack a picnic and head on out, or try some of the local cafes and eateries while exploring. Check out our urban beaches Christchurch has a huge coastline with numerous beaches worth visiting. Check out New Brighton for an endless flat […]
Mixed berry dutch pancake
Courtesy of Nicola Galloway Serves 3-4 Ingredients 3 free-range eggs 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar 1 cup (150g) plain white flour – wheat, spelt, or gluten-free flour mix 1 tsp baking powder 200ml milk pinch of salt 30g (2 tbsp) butter 1 cup (about 120g) frozen blueberries and/or blackberries To serve maple syrup natural […]
Smoky chicken with chorizo and butter beans
Courtesy of Lodge Cast Iron Ingredients 200g chorizo, sliced 8 shallots, halved 500g cherry tomatoes 2 red capsicums, chopped 1 head of garlic, top trimmed 6 boneless chicken thighs, skin on 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp caster sugar 390g tin […]
Spring refresh
A good refresh of your space is all that’s needed to fall back in love with your home after a winter cooped up inside. Here are a few simple ideas on how to refresh your home, and let spring in. De-clutter and organise Have a good look at each room in the house and ask […]
Live in the present
In the lead up to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Lynda Papesch catches up with iconic Kiwi netballer, coach, motivator and cancer survivor Marg Foster about moving forward. Meeting Marg Foster (MNZM ) is inspirational, even more so when you hear her story and what she does now. These days the former Silver Ferns player […]
From park bench to penthouse
Successful Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin talks to Metropol editor Lynda Papesch about life, lyrics and looking for new frontiers. Entrepreneurial, entertaining and engaging all describe Kevin Carlin. So does survivor, a powerful descriptive that sums up his traumatic start in life, and a few other ups and downs along the way. The man behind New […]
Let’s get botanical
Foliage and flowers play a major role in fashion this spring and summer, displayed on delicate chiffons and gossamer-like fabrics, through to canvas sneakers, lightweight trousers and slinky dresses. Here are a few options to give you inspiration.
