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  • We’re loving: footwear brand UGG Australia

    We’re loving: footwear brand UGG Australia

    UGG Australia – a renowned retail brand specializing in sheepskin boots and other footwear UGG Australia is a well-recognized retail brand which specializes in offering footwear and other fashion accessories. The UGG brand is owned by a larger company, Deckers, and is based out of America. Today, the brand has retail operations spread out across…

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  • INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015

    INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2015

    Here’s our latest INDUSTRY NEWS column with what’s new in fashion and beauty for May 2015. Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer launch UNA UNA is a visual creative studio founded by New Zealand-born, now Melbourne-based illustrator Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer. “After over 20 years cumulative experience working as freelance artists and art directors UNA grew from the desire…

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  • Holly Howe Collections ‘Kappa Normae’

    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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  • ON MY DESK: January 2015

    ON MY DESK: January 2015

    Happy new year! I’m writing this in the midst of an exceptionally hot New Zealand summer, delighted that I can finally use some of these summer sun-oriented products on my hair and body after what seemed like an endless rainy season in early December. Here’s the first ON MY DESK column of the year, showcasing…

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  • I try: Mineralogie mineral makeup

    I try: Mineralogie mineral makeup

    I love discovering amazing make-up brands that I hadn’t tried before, especially when they are now sold in New Zealand so we can find them easily and not have to go through the extra bother of shopping for them from the States. So it is with Mineralogie mineral makeup. It’s a hugely popular brand overseas but has…

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  • Lunch with Alex Perry and Specsavers

    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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  • FACEHUNTER x OPSM

    FACEHUNTER x OPSM

    I 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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  • Highlights of my Melbourne trip in Spring 2014

    Highlights of my Melbourne trip in Spring 2014

    Melbourne is an incredible city and by far my favourite I’ve visited in Australia, so when I had the opportunity to tag along on the boy’s business trip and do some shoppercise and culture touring of my own, I leaped at the chance. Here are some highlights of my Melbourne trip in the Spring of…

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  • Jean Paul Gaultier fashion exhibition at NGV Melbourne

    Jean Paul Gaultier fashion exhibition at NGV Melbourne

    On Thursday we were invited to attend the media preview of The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk on Thursday 16 October at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, in Melbourne. Kelly Thompson, New Zealand-born illustrator now based in Melbourne, attended the opening for Thread. The Fashion World of…

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  • Iconic Style: Elizabeth Taylor and her jewellery

    Iconic Style: Elizabeth Taylor and her jewellery

    In 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…

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