Batiste is an instant hair refresh between washes. Just spray in, massage though with your fingertips and you instantly have hair feeling clean and fresh with extra body & texture. The products in our Fragrance range contain amazing fragrances for hair that smells as great as it looks. The Hint...
Do you feel like people approach you more when you’re of a certain hair colour? Did you ever stop to think that your hair colour could impact your salary? Byrdie uses some research to show how our hair colour shapes the way that people perceive us. Brown/Black Hair: attractive,...
Let’s be honest, it won’t be long before we are setting ‘new year, new me’ goals, and struggling to meet them. This is nothing to worry about though because you are not alone. As someone who has set countless goals each year, and hasn’t delivered on them all…I have done...
If you’re looking for something cute and tasty to prepare on Christmas day as a starter or a snack blinis are perfect. By adding these cute little ‘santa hats’ you can also make them perfectly Christmas themed. These Santa hat blinis are a crowd-pleaser for people of all ages. Ingredients:...
There’s a new open-air dog friendly open-air cinema experience coming to New Zealand. It seems as though it may just be the perfect idea – who doesn’t love movies and dogs!? The American Express Open-air cinemas experience will be unveiled in Victoria Square, Christchurch for the very first time this...
There’s nothing quite like a good refreshing cocktail on a beautiful day. When it comes to creating alcoholic drinks of any sort however, my skills are fairly lacking. I’ve always wanted to be able to make professional quality cocktails and luckily Hendricks Gin let us in in some of their...
Summer time is here, the weather has been absolutely sweltering and it’s definitely the time of year where I wish I had a smoothie or juice in my hand 24/7. Luckily all of us living in Auckland can now give the iconic Boost Juice a try. They’ve just opened their...
Simplicity is key at the moment and what could be more simple than a classic Kiwi BBQ. Award-winning chef Owen Sinclair has created a must-have for your next BBQ with Flavour Fiend Finishing Butter. It comes in four flavours to compliment whatever meat, or veggies, you are sizzling on the...
If you’re planning on entertaining this Christmas you’re probably on the lookout for entrees to serve your friends and family. Here’s a great starter of Christmas Caprese blinis you can serve to your guests. Makes 24 blinis Caprese Christmas Blinis Makes 24 blinis Ingredients 1 packet Marcel’s Fancy Blinis (in...
The short story, yes Wonder is 100% worth going to, ASAP. The long story, here goes … Wonder is about August, Auggie (played by Jacob Tremblay), a young boy with facial differences. As his sister (Izabela Vidovic) in the film says, in some cases he would of won the lottery....
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas time baking, so we thought it was only fitting to serve up some tasty recipe ideas. If you’re looking for an extravagant dessert for Christmas day check out this crepe cake that’s perfect for entertaining. Honestly, just typing this recipe is making my...
The sheer proliferation of devices used in our everyday lives has elevated the power bank to that of “essential companion” to ensure we remain connected at all times in situ or on the move. Keeping ahead of the curve of the demands of our increasingly smart world, Belkin has evolved...
At the beginning of every January, tennis fans descend on Parnell’s ASB tennis centre in droves. If you’re a fan of the sport this is the must-see event of the year. But as it turns out the ASB Classic is also about wining and dining. Personally, I’m not much of...
It seems like we’re heading into the Summer of restaurant pop-ups. There’s the Moet Ice Sessions, the arrival of Hawker & Roll, and now there’s a French themed pop-up on the way with Grey Goose vodka. For two weeks – beginning next Friday (November 24) until Saturday 9 December Grey...
Kimbra’s newest album Primal Heart is on the way and so far she’s been releasing some absolute bangers as singles. Her most recent single however, has been being used to help bring awareness to a very important cause. The single ‘Everybody Knows’ has been remixed by Apothek, and the music video shows...
Summer is well on the way for New Zealand and we’re pretty excited for all the events this will bring. The warmer weather is a great opportunity to get outside, head to the beach, or indulge in a few cheeky glasses of champagne. So when we heard about the Summer...
If the thought of being out in the wilderness, without phone service, electricity and other creature comforts sends you running for the hills, you’re not alone! While camping can be a fun and relaxing experience most of us would prefer staying in a luxury hotel rather than a tent being...
I was fortunate enough to head to Vegas for the Connor vs Mayweather fight. I bought tickets to the fight but the goal for the trip was to meet both the fighters. It was an ambitious goal. But not only did I watch the fight and meet the fighters –...
Moving to a new country can be fraught with challenges. So, what about those people – the entrepreneurial types – who emigrate and start a new business in a foreign country? I can speak from experience on this one, having set up Pure SEO with just $200, only a couple...
From flexible routines to encouraging your team to take regular breaks, finding a healthy work-life balance is key to you and your team’s success. Vanessa shares her learnings on how to make the most of the last few months of the year. MORE THAN SPRING CLEANING YOUR HOME It’s not...
Josephine Love always had a penchant for design that was clear as she was cutting up her Mum’s design magazines and driving her mad as she rearranged yet another room. And while being involved in interior design wasn’t quite where she saw herself, it all came together nicely. Now Love...
SUV design is an evolving journey that has just taken an exciting turn as M2woman discovers… I hate to say it, but today’s new car market has become a sea of rather boring, jumped-up SUVs and crossovers – so much so that if you fast-forward a couple of decades or...
For the past few months of cold, drizzly and general miserable weather, you’ve probably been hitting those deep dark red vinos or chugging back the carb-filled beerios… or both. And with the days lasting longer thanks to daylight saving, you’ll no doubt be bathing in that flood of warmth with...
Here’s a great way to start off your long weekend – check out the newest pop-up dining experience at Prego Restaurant in Ponsonby. From the 19th of October until the 15th of November the “Cloudy Bay Sail Away” pop-up will be live at Prego restaurant. Offering a delicious array of...
Now that we’re spending a lot of our time inside, making meals using easy-to-find pantry ingredients is key. This quinoa salad is from the guys behind Misters, Fraser Jamieson and Alex Brayne. Like everything you’ll find at their central city spot, it’s not only going to taste good, but make you...
We all know kids can be the most discerning eaters, but with the rise in super foods and shows like Masterchef Junior, kids tastes and preferences have become more expansive than generations before. Samsung has partnered with multi-award-winning chef Ben Bayly following the release of Samsung’s Family Hub Fridge to...
The Handmaid’s Tale is based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, the series is set in a totalitarian America in the near future. It follows handmaids who are assigned to bear children for elite couples that are having trouble conceiving due to dangerously low reproduction rates. Elisabeth Moss plays June...
The number of women in our top law firms in New Zealand is still surprisingly low. Women are making up only a quarter of partners in top law firms. So why are women still hitting the glass ceiling in law? Radio New Zealand released an investigation a few days ago...
From true story films to a romantic survival flick with two of Britain’s favourite actors, these are the upcoming films that you need to see during September and October. Battle of the sexes “Male chauvinist pig versus hairy legged feminist,” Steve Carell huffs to Emma Stone as the two join...
As the Spring sunshine settles in, a group of women will gather in the Marlborough Sounds for a weekend of sailing, adventure, and best of all Sauvignon Blanc. The inaugural Mud House Women’s Helm Regatta is taking place on Saturday Sept 30 and Sunday October 1. It’ll be held in...
On Thursday 24th I found myself at the opening night of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. The first impression I got when entering the Civic was “Damn, I am way under-dressed for this.” The Bachelor (the cool one that everyone liked) and his girlfriend looked good standing around. A child posed on...
Dreamy Australian sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone are about to release their fourth studio album ‘Snow’. As well as returning to our shores to play shows in both Auckland and Wellington. We had a chat with Julia Stone to find out what to expect from their newest album and...
The results are in- and the most beautiful country in the world has been named. This year, New Zealand came in at a very respectable third place, but we wee ultimately beaten by the rolling hills and countryside of Scotland. A poll created by travel experts, Rough Guide, saw users...
After a confusing week on Instagram that left fans wondering what was going on Taylor Swift is back, and the wait for new Taylor Swift music is finally over. Yesterday Taylor Swift announced the release of her sixth studio album “reputation”. The album will be released on November the 10th...
I’m not willing to find out for sure, but I have a bad feeling that in the last week I’ve gone through 3 tubs of sour cream. It’s time to shrug off those bad habits and start living a life we actually want to live. No more waking up with...
Specialising has taken my business to the next level. My goal is to have a small base of exceptional clients. This year I’ve made some significant business decisions to achieve it. The last 10 years I’ve acquired thousands of clients. I can’t provide that many people with a high level...
The idea of authenticity is not new; Shakespeare wrote, in Hamlet – back in the early 1600s – “to thine own self be true” and much more recently, it’s become a buzzword in the personal development space before taking root in our work lives and leadership culture. A simple Google...
Uber’s search for a female CEO has not been going well… The year of 2017 has been a rough one for Uber, thee company has been trying to shake off allegations of sexism as well as finding a new Chief Executive. After the resignation of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick the...
On average women in accounting and finance roles earn 32.6 per cent less than men. However a survey found it isn’t pay disparity that’s causing the gap but rather the lack of women making it to the top jobs resulting in a gender cap. An Auckland company Consult Recruitment, surveyed...
If you’re looking to succeed, you’ve got to be passionate. You’ve got to be driven and you’ve got to care. You know what makes that a whole lot easier? Surrounding yourself with people who think the same way. In my experience, some of New Zealand’s most talented and driven...
