clothing
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MAC makeup for ITZME and Julian Danger at NZFW 2015
Read more: MAC makeup for ITZME and Julian Danger at NZFW 2015I totally enjoyed both of these shows. The first, ITZME, was a fun and youthful collection and this was followed by Julian Danger’s sleek and chic looks that were very polished and mature in design. Great work by both brands. DESIGNER: ITZME KEY MAKEUP ARTIST: Samantha Holley INSPIRATION: ‘Feminine with a daring edge’ KEY PRODUCTS:…
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Kate Sylvester “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015
Read more: Kate Sylvester “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015The Mercedes-Benz Presents Kate Sylvester show “a Muse” at NZ Fashion Week 2015 ended the first amazing day at this year’s fashion week with her AW16 collection against a stage set of abstract art depicting the three muses. Kate Sylvester is always one of the leading labels I get excited about seeing each year. Last year, her…
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Best foot forward with ECCO this Summer
Read more: Best foot forward with ECCO this SummerI know what you’re thinking. It’s so hard to get out of BOOTS, even once it’s September and Spring is here. But I have good news for you boot-lovers, Ecco has boots for Spring! These are the perfect in-between-season footwear for when days are crisper and sunnier – but not quite the lazy hazy days…
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MAC makeup at Kate Sylvester at Marr Factory 2015
Read more: MAC makeup at Kate Sylvester at Marr Factory 2015Makeup and fashion go hand-in-hand like a model carrying a smoke wand. Like WHAT?!” you ask – well that was what happened at Sunday night’s Marr Factory show fro Kate Sylvester’s in-sseaon SS15/16 collection down at Golden Dawn. Models bearing pink smoke wands strode the runway in the standing room only bar with Nineties neo-grunge…
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INDUSTRY NEWS August 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS August 2015This is the week between Marr Factory and NZ Fashion Week. It’s basically the equivalent of the days between Christmas and New year; you’ve had fun, you’re waiting for more fun, and it’s like time stands still in this no-mans-land. Okay it’s not quite the same, but nevertheless this week’s industry news column is all…
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MAC makeup looks at Karen Walker at Marr Factory 2015
Read more: MAC makeup looks at Karen Walker at Marr Factory 2015Following 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, and realised that “functional and strong…
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Model Casting at NZ Fashion Week 2015
Read more: Model Casting at NZ Fashion Week 2015So, how do models get chosen to walk in shows? If you’re a model aspiring to walk in New Zealand fashion week, your agency will attend the model casting about 3 weeks prior to NZ Fashion Week and designers can choose models to suit their individual shows as the men and women walk in front…
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The Week On Thread: Episode 16
Read more: The Week On Thread: Episode 16The Week On Thread: Episode 16 with highlights in photos of some the things I’ve been up to and enjoying this week at fashion events, beauty launches, and more. I was in the Sunday Star Times newspaper with Cinderella of Disney On Ice from their High Tea held at Sofitel Auckland, where guests with small people…
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INDUSTRY NEWS August 2015
Read more: INDUSTRY NEWS August 2015News in the New Zealand fashion and beauty industry in our latest INDUSTRY NEWS column, for August 2015, featuring KILT, Glassons and Otago Polytechnic, Elizabeth Arden, ObjectSpace, NZ Fashion Week, Marr Factory, and Heroes and Villains jewellery… KILT opens New Zealand factory NZ fashion brand Kilt (www.kilt.co.nz) is opening their own NZ made factory! That’s right…
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Loving: New Balance Vazee trainers
Read more: Loving: New Balance Vazee trainersOne of the most anticipated shoes of the summer, the New Balance Vazee is a lightweight, very fast shoe with good support. And you know what else? It looks amazing! I have the Vazee Rush grey and neon half and half colourway shown below which complements this New Balance sports racerback top beautifully with its…