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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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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…
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Britomart Fashion Sessions are back for 2015!
Read more: Britomart Fashion Sessions are back for 2015!I was just thinking about this the other day and then ping? the info arrived in my inbox. Perhaps I should spend more time thinking about winning Lotto instead of fashion shows and I might be rich. The annual runway shows featuring New Zealand’s top designers who retail in the Britomart region, Britomart Fashion Sessions,…
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Online shopping: my picks of the January Sales from NZ Designers
Read more: Online shopping: my picks of the January Sales from NZ DesignersSort: Low to high! That’s what I’ve been doing, on a mission to bring the cheap goodness to you, dear reader. Here are my personal picks of great deals that are on now on the interwebs with New Zealand fashion design on sale. I am saving for my trip to Japan but there’s no reason…
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Spark Lab hosts free Fashion Month in Auckland
Read more: Spark Lab hosts free Fashion Month in AucklandAre you into fashion design, blogging, the fashion industry, beauty, and makeup? You’ll love this exciting news – the inaugural Spark Lab Fashion Month is bringing New Zealand fashion’s most influential figures to 14 free workshops in Britomart, Auckland next month. This February 2015, Spark Lab will host 14 free events from a wide selection of…
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Selling Old Fashion Essentials To Buy New Ones
Read more: Selling Old Fashion Essentials To Buy New OnesIt’s not a bad idea to sell your old clothes, bags, shoes or jewellery to help free up some cash. Sure, style changes from year to year, but you likely have some basic essentials that held value and are in good shape, but just don’t get used often. The sell-and-buy model allows you to unload…
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Best of 2014: The year’s highlights in photos
Read more: Best of 2014: The year’s highlights in photosI’m exceptionally lucky to get to see some of the country’s beauty launches, blogger and media events, and fashion shows, and it’s been such a busy year. Here are some of the top events and highlights of 2014 for a snapshot of some of my favourite fashion and beauty industry events in the past wee while.…
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Top Must-Have Items for Your Uniforms in 2015
Read more: Top Must-Have Items for Your Uniforms in 2015Looking ahead to the new year with a fresh face, new look and a great outlook is definitely the right kind of approach you’ll need if 2015 is a “take no prisoners” kind of year. And why not? It’s been a tough recession to date and competition for employment has been fierce. Maybe it’s time…
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IN THE SWIM: Carena West Swimwear Shoot SS14
Read more: IN THE SWIM: Carena West Swimwear Shoot SS14IN THE SWIM: Carena West Swimwear Shoot SS14 features swimsuits for a variety of body types from the Carena West swimwear collection – “The Trip”. Ali from Ali’s Makeup Station has selected a few favourites that can be worn on all body shapes. Our models represent health, real body shapes and diversity. To see the full collection…