2014
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MAC Rocky Horror Picture Show launch party in Britomart
Read more: MAC Rocky Horror Picture Show launch party in BritomartDon’t dream it, be it. We headed along to MAC in Britomart on Tuesday 4th November for the most anti-ci-pated launch of all. Dammit, Janet! I love it: the brand new Rocky Horror Picture Show. The 40th anniversary of the 1975 cult classic tribute to sci-fi and horror films, set to music, was the perfect…
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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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AUT Rookie Fashion Graduate Show 2014
Read more: AUT Rookie Fashion Graduate Show 2014I love graduate shows. They are the place most of us hear for the first time about new entrants to the local fashion industry. Do I think all fashion designers need to have attended and graduated a fashion college? No. And do all graduates of fashion colleges become designers, or even enter the fashion industry?…
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What stresses me out
Read more: What stresses me outIf you know me, you’ll know I’m pretty calm (except when pregnant. Or running late. Actually I’m calmest when asleep) and stress-free. But there are just certain situations that get the better of me, and they seem to multiply once I’m stressed rather than subside. Of course, aside from the mental strain, I don’t want…
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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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Hello, yellow
Read more: Hello, yellowHello, yellow. The new Sodastream Play is out and super cute and colourful to boot. The first thing you notice about the Play is the cool new design. SodaStream has again partnered with Yves Behar, world-renowned designer and social entrepreneur. Behar’s design re-examines the interface, shape and material selection of the SodaStream system, redefining the…
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ON MY DESK What’s new for November 2014
Read more: ON MY DESK What’s new for November 2014Hello again. There’s so much that’s new since we last did this, that this is a biggie. This latest edition of ON MY DESK brings you what’s new for November 2014 in the worlds of skincare, health and beauty – and a fair amount of food – that’s crossed my path. Check it out below……
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The week on Thread – Episode 8
Read more: The week on Thread – Episode 8The highlights of this week on Thread in photos – Episode 8 TRIP TO MELBOURNE Read all about the Gaultier exhibition and see my photos and highlights of Melbourne at the weekend on Thread here. YOGA WITH SOVEREIGN AND FOREVER FIT Wednesday morning saw me rising early and feeling energised after a raw food breakfast…
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CYBELE 10-day Store in Ponsonby
Read more: CYBELE 10-day Store in PonsonbyCYBELE is holding a 10-day store in Ponsonby from tomorrow, Friday October 31 to Sunday November 9th open daily 10 – 6pm. It will also be the launch of a new jewellery collaboration with emerging Jeweller Niki White, pictured above. The 10 day store will feature new summer stock, limited edition garments, sale items, clothing,…