2015
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moochi winter 2015 collection, ‘Parlez vous Francais?”
Read more: moochi winter 2015 collection, ‘Parlez vous Francais?”Here are our edits and top picks of the entirely gorgeous moochi winter 2015 collection called ‘Parlez vous Francais?” Their editorial shoot was even done on location, on the streets of Paris. So beautiful. Below: Corner cape ($459.99) to envelope yourself in. Wrap the scarf detail around your neck and layer over tops and dresses…
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Street style in Japan
Read more: Street style in JapanStreet style in Japan – what we saw people wearing on the streets of Japan. Above – catching the train to Harajuku, Tokyo, to Takeshita Street, below. The backpacks trend was strong on the sidewalks of Tokyo. Hats, bare ankles with trainers. Also – this loose shirt dress trend was everywhere. Ultra-bright trainers were everywhere…
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I try: Chillsculpt at Caci Clinic
Read more: I try: Chillsculpt at Caci ClinicImagine you could target pockets of ‘difficult’ fat and freeze them off. Does that sound too good to be true? Well, it is pretty much a reality now with the technology known as cryolipolysis that freezes and reduces fat cells using a suction pad machine. I headed in to try Chillsculpt out for myself at…
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Like neutral nails or colourful brights? OPI has it all this season
Read more: Like neutral nails or colourful brights? OPI has it all this seasonLike neutral nails or colourful brights? OPI has it all this season with the new release of its Softshades and OPI Brights collections, at $9.95 each and also available in various combinations of packs and minis which are a good value way to try out lots of colours (mini 4-pack $34.99) from Farmers and selected…
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Moreish Argan Oil skincare back with beautiful NZ flora designs
Read more: Moreish Argan Oil skincare back with beautiful NZ flora designsMoreish skincare is back – with beautiful new packaging featuring New Zealand flora on the sides of cardboard boxes with pastel turquoise fronts. Inside, packaging has a retro pharmaceutical air, with trendy metal tubes or glass bottles. It is reasonably priced (around the $16 – $25 region) and includes a foaming cleanser, exfoliator, pure Argan…
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INDUSTRY NEWS: 19th May 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS: 19th May 2015In this latest column of INDUSTRY NEWS, we bring the latest highlights in fashion, health, and beauty in New Zealand, at 19th May 2015. Kowtow at The Department Store Wellington-based eco fashion brand Kowtow is joining the line-up at The Department Store in Takapuna.The AW15 collection will be presented live and Kowtow’s designer/founder Gosia Piatek…
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Comedy Fest NZ 2015 Review: “EastEnd Cabaret”
Read more: Comedy Fest NZ 2015 Review: “EastEnd Cabaret”“EastEnd Cabaret” Tuesday 12 May @ 7.15pm @ Q Theatre Everyone, even the most prudish amongst us, deep down, past the facades of sensibility and topics-you-can’t-talk-about-in-polite-company, sits the desire to be teased and titillated, just a little bit. Occasionally, we want to laugh, and we want to feel naughty about what we’re laughing at. Sometimes,…
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SHOWcase 2015 puts Wellington creativity and fashion on show
Read more: SHOWcase 2015 puts Wellington creativity and fashion on showOn May the 2nd, I attended SHOWcase 2015 – the launch for SHOW – a collaborative approach showcasing (hence the title) all dimensions of Wellington creative design such as fashion, interior, art, textiles. SHOW strives to merge these creative industries with community, lifestyle and designer collaborations. It all started with the mysterious invitation which only…
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JAPAN in May 2015 – highlights from my Instagram
Read more: JAPAN in May 2015 – highlights from my InstagramJAPAN in May 2015 – highlights in photos from my Instagram feed as I travelled the country in their Spring from New Zealand, over to Kyoto up to Hokkaido and back down by bullet train to Tokyo. Intro image: making tea in Hakodate ryokan inn. My Japanese breakfast this morning! Oishii. Beautiful dolls on display…
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Film Review: life imitates art in ‘Gemma Bovery’
Read more: Film Review: life imitates art in ‘Gemma Bovery’Based on the graphic novel by Posy Simmonds, “Gemma Bovery” follows Charlie Bovery and his wife, the titular Gemma, as they move from London to a small village near Rouen, in the north of France. There, they meet Martin (the baker), Valérie (the baker’s wife), Wizzy and Rankin (the insufferable bores), and Hervé (the young,…