Culture
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Easy DIY craft: how-to make a flower ice bowl
Read more: Easy DIY craft: how-to make a flower ice bowlHere’s an easy DIY craft: how-to make a stunning flower ice bowl for free, using flowers you find and two bowls in your home freezer overnight. I made this one with my six year old child. You can use this as a fun project with kids or a beautiful party bowl to serve ice-cream or…
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NZ Festival 2016 brings a cultural feast
Read more: NZ Festival 2016 brings a cultural feastLeah Garcia Purves headed along for Thread to celebrate the Auckland Launch of the 2016 New Zealand Festival, with Artistic Director, Shelagh Magadza, to hear the exciting full programme, which marks the 30th anniversary of the Festival… The Auckland NZ Festival media launch was held in a big office building. It was somewhat sterile compared to…
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Russell Crowe Helps Honour Director Ridley Scott on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Read more: Russell Crowe Helps Honour Director Ridley Scott on Hollywood Walk of FameRussell Crowe, Jerry Bruckhiemer, Kristen Wiig, and Salma Hayek were among those who turned out to Hollywood Blvd recently to honour director Ridley Scott as he received his star in front of the historic Chinese Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Many of the guests, including Crowe, have good relationships with the 77 year…
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Summer healthy eating idea: chicken tender salad
Read more: Summer healthy eating idea: chicken tender saladAs a busy Mum I’m always on the look out for healthy and convenient food ideas and we love eating salads. Waitoa asked me to show you my dinner I created for a Summer healthy eating idea, of a chicken tender salad using Waitoa Gluten Free, Free Range Chicken Tenders. These are New Zealand’s only free…
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WOW – the World of Wearable Art 2015
Read more: WOW – the World of Wearable Art 2015As a member of the fashion press one of my many highlights is attending WOW – the World of WearableArt – in my hometown of Wellington. I never tire of sitting next to first-timers and hearing them literally gasp, ‘Wow’ as this magnificent show unfolds. This year, WOW was better than ever and I have…
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‘A TASTE OF FASHION’ PROGRESSIVE LUNCH 2015
Read more: ‘A TASTE OF FASHION’ PROGRESSIVE LUNCH 2015Food, fashion and wine combine this September at Britomart’s ‘A Taste of Fashion’ Progressive Lunch, an indulgent event that sees five of New Zealand’s top designers share their new Spring/Summer collections at some of Auckland’s finest dining destinations from 12pm, Friday 18 September. The stylish soirée will begin at 12pm with champagne, canapés and a…
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Kronenbourg 1664 – a fashionable drop
Read more: Kronenbourg 1664 – a fashionable dropMerci, Kronenbourg 1664, for this incredible hamper to celebrate being the official beer of NZ Fashion Week! Not only that, the French premium beer is also a partner of one of my favourite New Zealand fashion labels, Stolen Girlfriends Club, who are showing their AW16 collection in the St James Theatre this year and it…
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Book Review: Real – Living a balanced life by Victoria Alexander
Read more: Book Review: Real – Living a balanced life by Victoria AlexanderThere’s such a huge trend to be ‘real’ these days; away from the phoniness of and keeping up with the Joneses or social media and conspicuous consumption and fast fashion, back to a more genuine time of authenticity. I’m loving this book,’Real – Living a balanced life’ by Victoria Alexander with its stunning images of…
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Book Review: Eat The Week by Anna Barnett
Read more: Book Review: Eat The Week by Anna BarnettIf you didn’t know by know, there’s nothing more fashoinable than food. Fashion queen Anna Barnett is one of the most stylish Instagrammers in London and she is also incredibly well-known for her website www.AnnaBarnettcooks.co.uk and blogs ‘Get In My Gob’ and ‘The Reluctant Vegetarian’. I’m loving her first cookery book, entitled ‘Eat The Week…
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I try: Jelly Tip July desserts at Depot, Giapo, & The Food Truck Garage
Read more: I try: Jelly Tip July desserts at Depot, Giapo, & The Food Truck GarageIt’s a tough job but somebody has to do it. I am about to embark on a Jelly Tip July dessert crawl at well-known Auckland eateries Depot, Giapo, & The Food Truck Garage. The iconic Kiwi favourite is getting a makeover this Jelly Tip July, with chef Al Brown’s Depot, Giapo Haute Ice Cream and…