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  • Augustine fashion show in Queenstown

    Augustine fashion show in Queenstown

    Graze in Queenstown was the picture-perfect setting for Kelly Coe’s Augustine Spring Summer 15/16 runway show on November 26th, using non-professional models to walk – many of whom were Graze staff and former staff – over canapes and flutes of Piper Champagne. The Augustine fashion show saw Auckland-based designer Kelly and husband Nathan, hosted at their friends…

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  • The Week on Thread Episode 25

    The Week on Thread Episode 25

    The Week on Thread Episode 25 featuring highlights of my week in pictures including fashion, food and beauty from Kathryn Wilson Sole to Soul, Cotton On Group event, this week’s Empties, Diabetes Action Month with FitBit, RUBY AW16 showcase, Project Botanicals pop-up bar for Bombay Sapphire, plus I get to play with Instax, read new…

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  • The Week on Thread Episode 24

    The Week on Thread Episode 24

    The Week on Thread Episode 24 featuring highlights of my week in pictures including fashion, food and beauty from The Gardens, Taste of Auckland, Ecostore, Ashley & Co, Vitafresh, and Zoe and Morgan’s tenth anniversary party. THE GARDENS I was excited to go on Friday for lunch and a jug of cocktails (I know!) at the new…

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  • Tips on getting ready for date night

    Tips on getting ready for date night

    I call it my 5:2 – the five days I have to dress up, vs the two days in the weekend I can relax in. We all have our business-slash-professional attire, and our comfy clothes and, most of the time, we groom ourselves to be pretty presentable in those outfits. Below: I’m wearing Lululemon active wear. But…

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  • ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015

    ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015

    ON MY DESK – what’s new in Food & Drink November 2015… LITTLE ISLAND COCONUT MILK Ha you try photographing anything outdoors, when you have two curious cats! The delicious Little Island Coconut Drinking Milk and Chocolate Drinking Milk. From the NZ brand Tommy & James who also do Nice Blocks. SODASTREAM WATERS FRUITS  I love…

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  • ON MY DESK what’s new for Spring 2015

    ON MY DESK what’s new for Spring 2015

    ON MY DESK what’s new for Spring 2015 in fashion and beauty new releases… RAY-BAN CLUBMASTER WOOD Thanks Ray-Ban for my new Clubmaster Wood! I adore the new wooden frames on this iconic classic style! For the first time ever, Ray-Ban is making its popular fave the Clubmaster, in real wooden frames. This model is available in three…

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  • The Week on Thread Episode 23

    The Week on Thread Episode 23

    The Week on Thread Episode 23 highlights of my week in photos, the highlight of which was Jimmy Choo coming to New Zealand, organised by REMIX magazine and hearing him speak with Amber Peebles at Sugar Club in SkyCity Auckland. Other highlights included some fun eating at MEXICO with the family, and of course the…

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  • The Week on Thread Episode 22

    The Week on Thread Episode 22

    How’s your week been? I’ve actually had a grrreat one, to quote that cornflake tiger in the TV ad from my childhood. What was he called? Was it Frosty the Tiger? Anyhow, here are some pictorial highlights (no tigers, sadly) of my week in photos, in this week’s instalment of The Week on Thread. Image…

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  • We love: Wellington rainwear label Okewa

    We love: Wellington rainwear label Okewa

    Wellington rainwear label Okewa recently released their latest collection Silk and Soul. Like Okewa’s core collection, Silk and Soul stretches from everyday, versatile pieces to sophisticated trench coats and overcoats, making it both function-friendly and outing ready. With the unpredictable Wellington weather especially in mind, Okewa’s raincoats are a transeasonal staple, making them perfect for…

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  • 5 style tips for men

    5 style tips for men

    Not everyone is a fashion enthusiast, but when they are interviewing for grad school or a new job, making sales at work, or catching the eye of someone you admire, a good first impression will increase your chance of success. 1. Casual shirts done well Wearing plain or graphic t­-shirts and shorts doesn’t have to mean…

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