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Turning your stash into cash!
Read more: Turning your stash into cash!If you’re like most, chances are you’d love to take a trip, but your wish list and your budget – just don’t match up. Experiencing the fine cuisine, culture, and high fashion shops from places like Melbourne seems like a distant dream that may never come to pass. While traveling abroad can be pretty costly,…
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Lunch with Alex Perry and Specsavers
Read more: Lunch with Alex Perry and Specsavers“Don’t worry about those Collette Dinnigan glasses, nothing to see there!” joked Alex Perry at lunch today, eliciting a laugh from the fashion media at Cibo. The charming host had flown over for the very first time in his life to New Zealand to meet and show off the new collection that bears his name…
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Baylis & Harding has arrived in New Zealand
Read more: Baylis & Harding has arrived in New ZealandI have great news if you’re buying gifts and are on a budget but still want really cute and fun presents for the family- the British brand Baylis & Harding that many of you will know from travel to England, is finally available in New Zealand and will be stocked at The Warehouse here. Affordable,…
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FACEHUNTER x OPSM
Read more: FACEHUNTER x OPSMI got up bright and early for a breakfast event up at White Studios on Tuesday 4th November, hosted by OPSM to launch their new colab with FACEHUNTER. OPSM partnered with photo blogger Yvan Rodic AKA FACEHUNTER to document the real face of Australia today. They took 1,000 photographs of Australians to determine the modern…
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The week on Thread: Episode 9
Read more: The week on Thread: Episode 9Here’s some highlights of the week in photos: Episode 9 Monday ROOMS TO LOVE It was a huge honour to have my home included in new local interiors book, ROOMS TO LOVE by LeeAnn Yare and Larnie Nicholson, from the original photos they came and photographed here for Your Home and Garden magazine a couple…
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Highlights of ROOKIE 2014 and AUT fashion showcase
Read more: Highlights of ROOKIE 2014 and AUT fashion showcaseA definite highlight of the week – an indeed my year in the fashion calendar each year – is AUT’s fashion students graduation show, ROOKIE. Read more about it and see beautiful photos by James Yang here on Thread. ROOKIE opened with a showcase of ZAMBESI Bachelor of Design (BDes Fashion Year 2) Industry Project…
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TREND REPORT: Key looks for this Spring Summer 2014
Read more: TREND REPORT: Key looks for this Spring Summer 2014There are so many great looks coming out this summer season, and really, there’s no one prescribed look – just pick n mix what takes your fancy and grab a couple of new pieces to update your wardrobe either online or instores. I really like a classic white shirt with blue jeans for cool summer…
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BOOK CLUB – Thread’s favourite new books in November 2014
Read more: BOOK CLUB – Thread’s favourite new books in November 2014In this latest BOOK CLUB column, we profile Thread’s favourite new books out in November 2014. PEN & INK TATTOOS & THE STORIES BEHIND THEM Out this November from publisher www.allenandunwin.com, is this wee gem by editor Isaac Fitzgerald and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton with an introduction by Wild author Cheryl Strayed. Pen & Ink tattoos…
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Designer Profile: Lillie Toogood of Good&Co
Read more: Designer Profile: Lillie Toogood of Good&CoWe chatted to designer Lillie Toogood about her label, Good&Co. The New Zealand accessories brand makes very beautiful silk scarves, and is now doing well internationally with their gorgeous, original designs. “The SS14/15 scarves hit stores late August and are flying out the door!” Lillie told us. “It’s been a super busy year and looks like…
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Iconic Style: Elizabeth Taylor and her jewellery
Read more: Iconic Style: Elizabeth Taylor and her jewelleryIn this Iconic Style column we take a look at the elaborate style, and famous jewellery collection, of Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor. Image credit: Fillipao28 via Flickr Throughout her movie career, Elizabeth Taylor both on-screen and off, wore nothing but the best in gowns and jewels. She attracted men and glamorous gifts easily. Several of…