When envisioning a trip to France, the alluring grandeur of Paris often dominates the imagination. And for good reason—with its timeless monuments like Notre-Dame de Paris, activities such as wine tasting under the Eiffel Tower, and endlessly iconic fashion, Paris holds a well-deserved reputation as a pinnacle of cultural richness […]
Judith Tabron’s new restaurant on Westhaven Drive is a welcome addition to the Auckland scene. With Marina views and a unique location, it’s nice to get out of the city for a breath of fresh air. A large restaurant with plenty of natural light, Tabron has fashioned a spot that […]
Developing Leadership, Resilience and Personal Growth Friday 31 May 2024Grand Millennium Hotel Auckland How To Lead a Multi-Generational Workforce Laurent Sylvestre After 25 years’ experience, notably as a People and Culture Leader and Executive Board Director across the Northern Hemisphere and Asia Pacific, Laurent is obsessed with ensuring client satisfaction […]
If you’re anything like me, which I pray you’re not, then you think way too much about microplastics and our reliance on plastics in general. Thankfully we’re not alone in this worry and businesses are ever so slowly beginning to take note. Wellington based Kowtow has always had a mission […]
The crowd bursts into fits of laughter. Ali Wong has just told a rip-roaringly funny joke in her 2016 critically-acclaimed Netflix comedy special, Ali Wong: Baby Cobra. Something about Fancy Asians versus Jungle Asians. It’s Ali Wong’s signature dry, self-deprecating humour, and her audience is lapping it up. Several months […]
While Knuefermann’s latest collection has dropped in time for Autumn, it is hard to define it as a season’s release. Knuefermann channels timeless designs, which draw from natural elements to weave in sumptuous luxury and sensuality while also embodying a sense of effortless elegance and comfort. It’s some kind of […]
Rochelle Moffit, owner of Tickled Pink personal branding agency talks about the importance of living life on your own terms, and how it’s helped her find genuine happiness in business, and everything she does. After 20 years in business and with two divorces behind me, I’ve learned a few lessons […]
Zendaya has quickly made herself a style icon, absolutely slaying it with each new look she brings to the red carpet. Her Dune 2 looks have been a tour-de-force, turning heads, creating buzz, and making everyone else in the star studded cast into background characters on her globe sized runway. […]
To dazzle or not to dazzle, that is the question with the new Mini DolceVita. This new timepiece being modelled by the ironically timeless Jennifer Lawrence dazzles with a case framed by 38 IF-VVS Top Wesselton diamonds. It’s your choice though, another iteration lets the rectangular 21.50mm x 29.00mm stainless […]
We’re full swing into Summer so that means it’s time to jump the ditch and work on that sunburn on the sunny Gold Coast. There have been a lot of new openings since we last visited, so here are our quick picks for where to eat, where to stay, and […]
Woven Wonders Black Friday is generally a day notorious for its shopping frenzies and discount-driven madness but amidst this commercial chaos, Deadly Ponies emerged with a collection that takes a more considered and timeless approach. With their 2023 Black Friday collection, they have woven the narrative of Black Friday into […]
As the lights dimmed on the 69,000-strong gathering of Swifties at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on March 17th of this year, the excitement from the crowd was unreal. The cheers and whoops must’ve broken through to 9.9 on the Richter scale, for sure. Several spotlights swirled across […]
CAMILLA AND MARC’s “Metamorphosis” collection serves up a delicious blend of fashion and theatrics. Perfect for those who aspire to outshine everyone at the world’s swankiest resorts or for the staycationer looking at styling it up even in the comfort of home. And the muse for this particularly summery collection? […]
The only thing that overshadows world-renowned couture designer, Guo Pei is her own work. Named one of Times 100 most influential people, she is trusted with dressing A-Listers and royalty alike for the world stage when she isn’t blazing new paths in fashion. She is the talent behind Rihanna’s trailing […]
In this post Covid, lockdown world, travel really is the hot ticket obsession but life is too short for mediocre accommodation so to help with your global jaunts we have scoured the planet for some of the world’s most enchanting resorts, where luxury is defined not just by opulence but […]
The M2woman Journey to Excellence with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by SRW, Tax Management New Zealand, and Waitiri Creek Wines held on October 27, 2023 was another powerful addition to the M2woman Journey to Excellence legacy. Even if we say so ourselves. This, the 14th Journey to Excellence […]
December is almost upon us and so is Christmas. For me, it’s a time of trees, tinsel and twinklement. I fully immerse myself in the spirit of Christmas, enjoying decorating the house, walking the neighbourhood, marvelling at the Christmas light displays. Somehow the atmosphere feels more charged when Santa’s expected […]
Twenty-seven names has just rolled out its Spring/Summer 2023/24 collection, ‘Visions of Love’, with a cheeky salute to the joys and jumbles of summertime. Leading the pack is the ‘Someday Dress,’ which is as much a fashion statement as it is a nod to the universal summer experience of wanting […]
M2woman Journey to Excellence, with Craigs Investment Partners brought to you by SRW, Tax Management New Zealand, and Waitiri Creek Wines, was held in Auckland on the 27th of October, 2023 to celebrate the resilience of individuals and organisations in pursuit of excellence and the potential to do good while […]
Friday 27 October 2023 Jacinta FitzGerald Chief Executive of Mindful Fashion Jacinta is a sustainability activator, passionate about the power of business to create positive impact. Building on more than 20 years experience in the clothing and textiles industry, in 2015 Jacinta founded Make.Good, a consultancy that works with innovative […]
Inside the enigmatic world of Jane Birkin – the style maven who redefined French chic and left behind a legacy that transcends generations. From her illustrious film and music career to the eponymous Birkin bag, we look at the life of a woman who turned simplicity into luxury. Amidst the […]
Whether it’s walking the red carpet to her next premiere, receiving numerous awards for her work, or talking to the press with that beautiful grin on her face, eyes wide and sparkling, Margaret Qualley has this unique ability to stay grounded, poised and ready to tackle just about anything. She’s […]
“A girl’s handbag is her secret treasure trove,” Sonia Rykiel once opined. Indeed, a handbag transcends its mere functional role, becoming an emblem of one’s tastes, memories, and even aspirations. This intimate accessory, held close, offers both a peek into its carrier’s soul and a testament to timeless fashion. […]
A key trend in fashion as well as interiors, stripes make their mark everywhere this Spring. Be it in classic forms or bold renditions, stripes bring a sartorial edge to a space. Image of the Plinth royal blue new jute rug from $320AUD from Double 1. Armchair by Gervasoni, $6940 […]
Three Kiwi women used investing to help secure a rewarding future and unlock possibilities. Growing an inheritance Hailey* Growing future wealth and learning investing in the process. When Hailey turned 21, she took over an investment portfolio which she had inherited from her grandparents, who had passed away […]
City living has its allure. Ever-bustling with its bright lights and big crowds, it’s not hard to get caught up in the ceaseless pace, but the counterpoint to this is in seizing those moments to reclaim your inner peace by making the most of the lulls amidst the frenetic […]
Is your brain a veritable sponge for wonderfully strange and obscure tidbits of general knowledge trivia? If so, odds are you could also be hankering for a friendly neighbourhood hotspot at which to flex your fine quizzing skills. Luxury hotel Cordis Auckland might just have the perfect venue to beat […]
Nestled within the commune of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, between Monaco and Menton, in the South-East Côte d’Azur region of France, a stunning villa sits on the cliff-side, almost teetered too close to the edge, as though one small breeze will push it over. If anything, it looks as though from a dream—its […]
I am excited to introduce you to the launch of the M2woman High Jewellery Collection, an annual celebration of the world’s most exquisite jewellery, presenting an unparalleled showcase of craftsmanship, the rich legacy of esteemed jewellery houses, and groundbreaking innovation. This exceptional guide pays homage to the harmonious fusion of […]
If there’s anything we know about the French, it’s that fashion is in their DNA. Defining French style is a near impossible task; a natural expression that no outsider could imitate. To borrow from their own expression, they have that ‘je ne sais quoi’; a perfect descriptor for this indescribable […]
Barbie Ever since Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling were papped on the set of Barbie donning matching neon roller skating outfits last year, the world has been eagerly anticipating the release of this year’s most intriguing feature film. Sparking a whole fashion trend before it even hit cinemas, this campy […]
First came the floods, then came the winds. In the wake of these natural events, destruction and devastation raged. Friday, 27 January 2023, 9:08pm. A moment in time, forever etched in my mind. Lights went out, waters rose and the necessity to swim out of home knocked on the door. […]
A Journey to Change You may have heard of our M2woman Journey to Excellence Live Forums, an immersive event where a lineup of successful people in business discuss the issues and solutions to achieving diversity and addressing ESG issues in the workplace. Currently up to its fourteenth series, our next […]
Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ) is the tax pooling industry leader and also a pioneer in the realm of corporate social responsibility. TMNZ has been on a purpose-driven journey since its inception in 2003 and this ramped up even more when the company’s founders, Ian and Wendy Kuperus, made the […]
The gable roof has been around since the ancient Greeks used them to protect their temples (The Parthenon is just one example) and only the even-more-ancient Egyptians, who invented hip roofs – a precursor to the gable – could be considered to have spawned a more enduring architectural feature. Watch […]
It wouldn’t be right to ignore all the hype around AI, ChatGPT, and other AI engines and not write about them in the context of architecture. I asked ChatGPT to write it ‘in a conversational tone’, but it still didn’t sound like me, and I largely disagreed with it. So, […]
While Paris looks towards its future, Dior is looking back at its past, and celebrating where it has come from. To do this they’ve taken the show on the road, and arrived at the MOT Museum of Contemporary Art of Tokyo, until May 28, 2023. Japan may not be the […]
Born a hard-headed, tenacious and loyal Taurus, Melissa Viviane Jefferson came into this world shining—well, at least that’s what she sang years later in her hit tune Juice, anyway. A Detroit, Michigan native, Melissa was raised within quite a religious Pentacostal family, and regularly attended the Church of God in […]
Known as the années folles (“crazy years”) in France, the 1920s in Paris were a decade of culture and creativity, embraced by a society ripe from the devastation of WWI. While not a Parisian herself, African-American singer and actress, Josephine Baker, became one of the most infamous names to come […]
There are multiple forces forging the future of industries and how we work in them. Not only is new technology like AI, quantum computing and increasing physical automation changing our relationship with our jobs, but there are of course new cultural and social considerations that a global pandemic has cast […]
