2015
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TOPSHOP celebrates 5 years of beauty
Read more: TOPSHOP celebrates 5 years of beautyTopshop’s cult status as the ultimate British brand has expanded following its annual showing on schedule at London Fashion Week. The stunning looks showcased at London Fashion Week are amplified by the beauty looks, which are created using Topshop Beauty exclusively. Since having appointed renowned makeup artist Hannah Murray as its brand ambassador, Topshop Beauty…
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NZ designer Lucilla Gray launches online store
Read more: NZ designer Lucilla Gray launches online storeWe thought talented young New Zealand fashion designer Lucilla Gray was a big name to watch and so we’re delighted that this week she launches her new online store. Thread covered her graduate collection and she is now launching her label’s online store at lucillagray.com enabling fashion fans worldwide to shop for her original and creative designs.…
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A Comedy Festival favourite, the Big Show 2015
Read more: A Comedy Festival favourite, the Big Show 2015THE BIG SHOW A Comedy Festival favourite, the Big Show in 2015 features four comedians from the UK – the Andrew Watts, Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, and Lloyd Langford. Held in the Concert Chamber at the Town Hall (which they’ve renamed “the Comedy Chamber” for the next few weeks – I see what you did…
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Film review: The Ground We Won
Read more: Film review: The Ground We WonThe Ground We Won (2015, NZ) 3½ stars There’s many different New Zealands in New Zealand. There’s those two perennial favourites of the politicians – “Mum and Dad New Zealand” and “Middle New Zealand.” There’s the New Zealand that enjoys brunch of a Saturday morning, who buys craft beers, who watches the occasional rugby match,…
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Zoe and Morgan launch their Engagement and Wedding Collection
Read more: Zoe and Morgan launch their Engagement and Wedding CollectionThis week we attended the launch of New Zealand fine jewellery designers Zoe and Morgan’s first Engagement and Wedding collection of rings that can be bought alone in in beautiful sets of trios. Zoe and Morgan say the new collection “caters to those who seek something beautiful, elegant and completely unique” with a contemporary stylish…
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Casting for Curves – Sera Lilly Curve Model Search
Read more: Casting for Curves – Sera Lilly Curve Model SearchThought about becoming a model for fashion in the larger sizes? Sera Lilly Curve, a New Zealand plus size label backed by Pagani and designed by the Fat 2 Fit and former bridal wear designer Sera Lilly, is launching a model search. The soon-to-launch fashion label seeking five women to feature in their campaign shoot.…
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NZ Comedy Fest 2015: THE GREEN EFFECT with Brendon Green
Read more: NZ Comedy Fest 2015: THE GREEN EFFECT with Brendon GreenHosted by New Zealand comedian Brendon Green, this show is a variation upon the ubiquitous panel show. Green is the host, and his dream is to have some sort of phenomenon named after himself – just as we have the Heimlich manoeuvre, or Boyle’s law, or Alzheimer’s syndrome, so too he wants us to have…
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NZ Comedy Fest 2015 Review: Neel Kolhatkar
Read more: NZ Comedy Fest 2015 Review: Neel KolhatkarNeel Kolhatkar is a young and new Australian comedian. Stand-up comedy is a difficult gig to break into – you’ve got to be fresh, and interesting, and possibly a bit edgy, and most of all you’ve got to be funny. It also helps if your jokes are unique. Neel Kolhatkar has got a lot of…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2015
Read more: Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2015Mother’s Day – the second Sunday in May each year – is a special one for me as my second child was born then so it is always the Mother’s Day that keeps on giving! This year it falls upon Sunday 10th May 2015 so put it in your calendar now and read our helpful…
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ECCO draws on Scandinavian heritage for Winter 2015
Read more: ECCO draws on Scandinavian heritage for Winter 2015ECCO draws on its Scandinavian heritage for Winter 2015, with their high-quality range of footwear that marries the urban environment with natural materials and expert construction. The fashion shoe brand from Denmark draws inspiration from the trend Rendering Nature, using fur, leather, and cow fur alongside hi-tech Direct Injection Technology to make casual shoes and…