2015
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Goldwell presents Vada: Fringe Dwellers at Industry
Read more: Goldwell presents Vada: Fringe Dwellers at Industry22 models took to the runway in the Goldwell X Vada Fringe Dwellers show during the Industry 2015 Awards ceremony, a creative collaboration between two of the strongest editorial stylists in New Zealand and presented by event sponsor Goldwell. Produced and executed by Auckland CBD salon Vada, the concept and artistic direction of the show…
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Combat the enemies of energy with MitoQ
Read more: Combat the enemies of energy with MitoQ“How can I get my old energy back?” Have you heard anyone say that recently? Yes, me too (mostly myself!) so I was rapt to attend a science and beauty event yesterday that has a brilliant solution to getting our energy back with a breakthrough made right here in New Zealand, at the University of…
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Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at Masu
Read more: Dermalogica launches Redness Relief Primer at MasuImagine a product that is incredibly soothing and makes you look good, all the while correcting your skin? Such is the miracle-worker invented by Dermalogica, called Redness Relief Primer SPF20. This little green-hued beaut is a primer and skin treatment in one; it is a makeup primer, but it also provides comfort for sensitive skin made all…
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Industry News: what’s new in February 2015
Read more: Industry News: what’s new in February 2015This column brings you updates on the latest in Industry News: what’s new in fashion and style locally in New Zealand, in February 2015. First up, it’s amazing to see three local labels launch new doors. It’s so great in general to see stores opening instead of closing – and these store openings are from…
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Holly Howe Collections ‘Kappa Normae’
Read more: Holly Howe Collections ‘Kappa Normae’We have been long-time fans of New Zealand jeweller, Holly Simpson-Howe www.hollyhowecollections.com and her new collection ‘Kappa Normae’ is something to not be missed. It is named for her beloved Nana Norma who sadly passed away recently and is remembered in this collection. ‘Kappa Normae’ by Holly Howe Kappa Normae is the latest range from Holly- who…
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Introducing CODE and Understudy by Euphoria
Read more: Introducing CODE and Understudy by EuphoriaMonique Angus, Euphoria designer and director, pictured above with Keelan Bowkett (Designer and Marketing) opened up her private home for the launch and presented her latest season AW15 ‘Together and Apart’ range and new additions, CODE and Understudy; all made and designed in New Zealand. Euphoria’s AW15 media launch was a really lovely and an intimate…
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Internet shopping for gifts for kids
Read more: Internet shopping for gifts for kidsDo you buy online for your kids? The attraction is pretty obvious to any who’s a parent; choosing things from the comfort of your own home without needing to park, drag children through a store, and risk them seeing what you’re buying, to boot. I just tried Internet shopping as a reward for my daughter.…
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Karen Walker FALL 2015 ‘TIME MACHINE’
Read more: Karen Walker FALL 2015 ‘TIME MACHINE’Karen Walker FALL 2015 ‘TIME MACHINE’ Following on from the feminist icons of the suffragettes from last collection, Karen Walker again nods to strong women with a collection inspired by actress Joanna Lumley in Sapphire and Steel. Designer Karen Walker says as a young girl she “watched in awe” the 1970s time-travelling crime-fighting detective series,…
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ON MY DESK: February 2015 Skincare to rehydrate, rest, and repair
Read more: ON MY DESK: February 2015 Skincare to rehydrate, rest, and repairAnd bam! Already it’s the second month of the year, just like that. For our February ON MY DESK column I take a look at new products in the world of skincare and beauty to cross my path from Benefit, Weleda, Paul Mitchell, Plantae, Trilogy, Manuka Doctor, Blackmores, Human+Kind, and QSilica. It’s no coincidence that…
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We’re loving: The Herb Farm skincare
Read more: We’re loving: The Herb Farm skincareAny readers of Thread will know my love – especially since pregnancy and having children – of natural products, and particularly those with low air miles and those that are produced locally here in New Zealand. Lately I have been enjoying those from the local skincare brand The Herb Farm which will be familiar already…