“I think feminism is the worst thing that ever happened to women. Our job used to be no job. We had it so good!” – Ali Wong It’s a funny point but I think that our cover star Ali Wong is a contrarian example to this particular quip. She has […]
In the labyrinthine alleyways of Paris, where the past lingers like the aroma of a well-aged Bordeaux is where the Noire collection by Silk&Steel finds its muse. Under the creative helm of Sarah Cotterall, the brand has always offered pieces that are as much a narrative as they are adornment […]
Fifth Avenue, New York, has become an even more glittery affair after Chanel has recently planted its très chic footprint with a new flagship dedicated solely to Watches and Fine Jewellery. This isn’t just any boutique—it’s a veritable temple to all things Chanel. Designed by Peter Marino, the space is […]
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 […]
Good news for Auckland’s Queen Street as it welcomes a brand new luxury boutique near the waterfront. Christian Louboutin has quite literally set up shop in a 90-square-metre boutique located at the entrance of Queens Arcade. You cannot miss it with it’s bright red scale tile façade and blue ceramics. […]
Levi’s have focused on fit and fabric for their ‘24 Autumn/Winter collection as well as the democratisation of loose-fitting jeans. It’s time to get comfortable no matter what body type you’re sporting. The collection’s revamped and relaxed jeans offer both versatility and longevity, and we’re here for it. They’ve focused […]
Ah, tapes – those charming relics of a bygone era, complete with that ever-delightful risk of unravelling into a nested mess that no pencil can salvage. For some reason, they are coming back in a big way. Maybe it’s some relentless lobbying by the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and […]
At the start of the year, there must be millions of fresh post-it notes that are sacrificed to the altar of goal setting only to appear months later stuck to the bottom of unread books or the back of drawers the world over. Reappearing as a faded testament to exuberant […]
It is a right for all New Zealanders—especially wahine and their tamariki—to feel safe in their homes. Unfortunately sometimes this isn’t the case. To feel safe and secure is a right that everyone should hold. According to a report published by The Guardian last year, in New Zealand, police attend […]
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 […]
Sweater Weather It’s time to swap out the breezy scents with autumnal aromas that suit your knitwear and leather boots. The final installment of Aēsop’s Othertopias collection, Ouraneon, EDP, 50ml, $265, is a herbaceous woody fragrance with a touch of spice and minerality. Intimate and soothing, white musk, mimosa and […]
1. Custom Made The ultimate on-the-go hydrator, dermaviduals Individual Lotion, $69, is fortified with actives to create a custom skin solution, no matter your needs. 2. Feeling 22 Oil soluble Vitamin C is housed in Tronque Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil, $120, to restore radiance and balance the lipid […]
Portuguese purveyors of all things cool, Covet House have brought together New Zealand wool, Bamboo Silk and some abstract pizazz with the Amazon rug from their botanical collection. Just the ticket for a quick room transformation while adding a touch of warm fuzzies. Header image Colour Match: Resene Hathaway Colour […]
Nobody’s story is the same. Everyone has their own individual struggles and challenges to overcome. We’ll never know the inner turmoils others are going through, although maybe we should take the time to find out sometime. One way or the other we find ourselves in this very moment. Some sitting […]
So often I hear people ask; is Tasmania really quite like New Zealand? The answer I always give is; well, yes and no. Sure, the weather is similar and the landscape is also not colossally V-A-S-T like mainland Aussie – but that’s kind of where the comparisons end. Whilst their […]
Asia, much like Europe, is a massive playground just waiting to be explored. It offers a little bit of everything. White sandy beaches, mountains, some of the busiest cities on the planet, you want it they’ve got it, and it’s closer to New Zealand than Europe to boot. More importantly […]
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s latest culinary creation, “How to Eat 30 Plants a Week,” is a cookbook that marries mouthwatering recipes with a mission for better health. Across 80 recipes, Hugh’s book makes the ambitious goal of incorporating 30 different plants into your weekly diet seem not just achievable but tasty. Recipes […]
Hannah McQueen likes a big goal. The more audacious the better, and preferably several big hairy ones at once. Right now, the personal finance expert and founder of enable.me is re-writing her best-selling book, training for the Berlin marathon, establishing a farm, and working on growing the business from helping […]
One of the most popular assets women invest in, is bricks and mortar – property in other words. It may be a humble abode, to house you and your family. Alternatively, it might be an investment property, chosen to fund your retirement. Irrespective of what we spend our dosh on, […]
Lara Henderson clearly remembers the moment she realised she probably wouldn’t be going back to corporate life after having her first child. “I had just emerged from the blur of the first four months of having a newborn, and I went out to meet with a mentor of mine.” “I […]
I don’t think a year in the last decade has promised to disrupt digital marketing as much as this one. The rate of change and availability of new tools and automation are changing the game. Here are my top 6 things to consider when embarking on your strategy for 2024: […]
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. […]
As the calendar flicks over to its third month, I start an annual sweat about achieving my yearly goals. Some years I only get around to writing them at this point but this time I’m ahead, I’ve actually started. My aspiration this time is to capture my world on paper. […]
With our beautiful summer currently in full swing we have decided to highlight some of our favourite spots where you can kick back, relax and just enjoy the sunshine! So if you’re a summer lover and looking for somewhere new to call home, feel free to get some inspiration and […]
The MINI Countryman Cooper S Plugin Hybrid stands out as a unique offering in the expanding realm of hybrid vehicles. After spending some time behind the wheel, it’s evident that this MINI offers an impressive blend of fun, style, efficient hybrid technology, and practicality. The Countryman is immediately eye-catching. A […]
I know when I fell in love with Jaguars. It was when I was watching the Bathurst 1000 in 1985. Jaguars burst onto the scene, winning everything in sight and upsetting the local manufacturers. Tom Walkinshaw driving the mighty XJ-S V12 led the way with Jags occupying the first two […]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles, BMW continues to push the boundaries with its iX1 model, delivering a seamless blend of luxury, cutting-edge technology, and impressive performance in a real world usable car. I spent a week exploring with this EV, and it became increasingly clear that the […]
