See out the end of summer with a fresh take on an old favourite. With a nod to the “Coastal Grandma” TikTok trend, give revamped nautical decor a spin and allow its soothing effects to wash over you. Style Tip. Quirkiness is key to giving this trend a modern update, […]
The 2023 Kitchen Design Trends to Look Out For From the leading material of choice for kitchen benchtops to supply chain considerations, the results of the annual National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA) Trends Survey are in, pinpointing the latest trends as predicted by the movers and […]
We all know that any day on Waiheke Island is a good day, but some innovative thinking from Fullers360 means visitors can now sail directly to Orapiu on the eastern side of the island for a hassle-free way to discover even more of the Hauraki Gulf’s favourite island destination. With […]
There seems to be a bit of a rose-tinted nostalgia that gets cast on things in the past. It is always easy to filter through news headlines of escalating crime, poverty rates, inflation, global warming, and whatever else is driving click throughs for the day, and generally imagine that the […]
THE WOMAN KING Starring Oscar-winning acting icon Viola Davis, The Woman King is a woman-led battle flick for the ages. Set in the Kingdom of Dahomey in West Africa (which existed from the 1600s through to the early 20th century) and focusing on its all-female military regiment, the Agojie, the […]
In the heart of Paris, the city of love, fashion house Balenciaga is renovating its store, connecting its storied past with its auspicious future. The new store is about to become a fashion mecca for all things Balenciaga, offering haute couture creations of clothing, accessories, and exceptional objects. As is […]
It’s 2022, we have entered a new progressive age where we are all conscious about diversity and representation right? Well sort of. But it’s complex, even the best intentions can see flippant tokenization of cultures. And while it might be important for the likes of a pan-Asian front to fight […]
Get lost in a good book this Summer with M2woman’s ultimate reading list. Love Objects by Emily Maguire, Allen & Unwin, $24.99 Love Objects is the sixth novel from Stella Prize-shortlisted author of An Isolated Incident, Emily Maguire, promising a witty, observant and deeply compassionate story about the complexity of […]
Role models are such powerful figures in any female’s life. A strong mother, for example, who stands up for their children, uncompromisingly loyal. A global leader, making a difference around the world, using their voice to tackle change and real-world problems. An actor, appearing in blockbuster films, that uses their […]
Scale is an interesting thing because we don’t know where we sit on the, well, scale. It’s easy to take a self-centered solipsistic approach and measure everything in terms of our own perspective. It has its practical applications after all. Things are bigger or smaller than you. Some things are […]
Brow Now To create brows with definition, we can always lean on the trusted leaders within this every-growing category. To care for the brows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Genius, $100, is supercharged with peptides, panthenol, Korean ginseng, biotin and castor oil to condition the hairs and support its growth. The […]
The latest and greatest must-haves to see you through the summer season 1. Marigold A new addition to the Sunday Riley C.E.O. collection, Afterglow Brightening Vitamin C Gel Cream, $111, is powered by the gold standard of Vitamin C – THD Ascorbate. Boosted by sodium hyaluronate, lutein and allantoin, this […]
The beach may seem like an obvious source of inspiration for a Spring Summer collection. Sun, sand and bare skin are the very things our minds jump to when the warmer months begin to peak through the grey clouds of winter. But when you consider the collection is from British […]
COLAB COOL wo powerhouses of New Zealand fashion have come together to give us all the footwear collaboration we never knew we needed. Kate Sylverster and Mi Piaci have just released the ultimate summer shoes in their sophisticated and strong capsule collection. The Aida pump features a cylindrical offset heel […]
Those who are fans of interior design will have noticed the houseplant boom of recent years. Filling our social feeds with images of carefully styled lush green apartments and homes, the ever-stylish interior design influencers of Instagram have left us rushing to the plant stores each weekend, eager to recreate […]
Simple Pleasures If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that we can all benefit from going back to basics, especially when it comes to what we do in the kitchen. From making our own sourdough, to eating seasonal, homegrown vegetables, the rewards of sharing and consuming food […]
Puberty Blues For parents and caregivers of teens and tweens, broaching the subject of puberty can be awkward at best. With so many changes happening with their bodies and the scary stigma surrounding periods, it can be hard to make sure they have all the facts and support they need […]
There has been much talk of sovereignty with the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth – which got me thinking about our own sovereignty. Now I’m not talking about rallying against Government mandates or policy, I’m referring to the degree of our own power and authority in our lives and experience. […]
Anecdotally, there’s concern that there may be a rise in fraudulent conduct by employees. With the increased cost of living, people are struggling to make ends meet. With the changes to the ways people are working, this can mean previously used checks and balances may no longer be in place […]
When you succeed in business and life, the external persona you display is often lauded and held up as a beacon for others to emulate. What you often don’t hear is the other side of the coin: the loneliness, isolation, pressure, and uncertainty that comes with being an entrepreneur. I […]
Flip Trick If you’re the kind of person who needs their phone just as much as their desktop for work, Samsung’s latest release may be the perfect work companion. The new Galaxy Fold4 makes multitasking easy with the new Taskbar, giving you a similar layout to your PC, with easy […]
One I am more sensible and life is less fraught. Yes, this sounds terribly boring, but I’m happier. My boringness is reflected in my approach to my milestone birthday. My partner and friends harangued me in the weeks leading up to it, wanting to know my plans. I briefly contemplated […]
For some weird reason, every year as we start getting into Christmas party season, I’m always reminded of The Office Christmas specials – the two-part series finale episodes of the awkward British mockumentary comedy television series that propelled Ricky Gervais into the limelight and onto the Golden Globes stage to […]
If you’re itching for an interior change but also want to be kind to the planet, it’s time to explore eco-friendly design, homeware and materials. Sustainability is the future, and many established manufacturers and emerging makers of furniture and furnishings are underlining their environmental credentials. The good news is, there’s […]
Yes, it’s already that time of year! But don’t worry, we’ve done all the hard work for you with the annual M2woman Christmas Gift Guide. We’ve put together our top picks for those hard-to-buy-for friends, family and colleagues so you can rest easy and enjoy the festive season! Style with […]
In the realm of great red wines, there would be few geographical locations in the world that could top the hallowed Gimblett Gravels subregion of the Hawke’s Bay for its extreme natural attributes, combined with the human heart and hand that manipulates the terroir – practically bereft of soil – […]
The trajectory of modern New Zealand wine has been nothing short of impressive. From being a country known for its dairy and lamb in the 1980s to catapulting onto the world wine stage in just over 40 years with its crisp grassy Sauvignon Blanc wines followed by its lush fruit-driven […]
If you’ve searched high and low but haven’t been able to find that one place that ticks all the boxes on the forever home front, chances are you might be thinking of taking on the challenge of building your own house from scratch. If you are considering taking this route, […]
For the foodies amongst us, it’s always an exciting time when one of our favourite chefs release their latest book, giving us home cooks something new to sink our teeth into. For those who have caught on to the Ottolenghi buzz in recent years (and even those hardcore fans who […]
If anything, the last couple of years have been an opportune time to connect more deeply with ourselves; to self-reflect on how we live our lives, who we are as people, and to perhaps take stock of what we might previously have taken for granted. As the world starts to […]
With summer well and truly in the rearview mirror and along with it, socialising with rooftop cocktails on balmy evenings and al fresco dining with friends, the colder months call for an entirely different tack. The cold temperatures make venturing out for friends and family get-togethers distinctly less appealing which […]
