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Winter outfit inspo: NZ made and sustainable fashion
Read more: Winter outfit inspo: NZ made and sustainable fashionWith ethical fashion production and the Fashion Revolution of #whomademyclothes on my lips this month, we take winter outfit inspo in this shoot from New Zealand-made and sustainable fashion from a selection of local labels, all available online at www.societynz.com. As a believer in the benefits of buying investment pieces like good coats and jackets,…
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We’re loving: Wellington luxury sleepwear brand, Fog and Stone
Read more: We’re loving: Wellington luxury sleepwear brand, Fog and StoneWe’re loving: Wellington sustainably-produced luxury sleepwear brand, Fog and Stone. I don’t think I would ever want to get dressed if I had a wardrobe full of these pyjamas… Fog and Stone, a Wellington based sleep and homeware company, was founded in 2017 by two friends, Justine Vanstone and Christina Goss. “With a love of…
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Painted Bird, Handpicked European Vintage in Milford
Read more: Painted Bird, Handpicked European Vintage in MilfordPainted Bird in Milford is the realization of a lifelong passion for vintage clothing collector and owner Stephanie King. Painted Bird is the only True Vintage clothing store on Auckland’s North Shore. Stephanie’s passion for vintage fashion started at a young age. Watching and sewing with her grandmother and enjoying her Colombian mother’s style were…
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I’m off to Australian Fashion Week: what I’m taking
Read more: I’m off to Australian Fashion Week: what I’m takingI’m normally quite the planner. I love lists. I even make numbered lists – which you don’t have to tick off in order, but bonus points if you do. So it is with great excitement that I’m planning a trip for my very first time, to Australian Fashion Week 2018, and making a list. Luckily…
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We love: Mariachi Vintage boutique on Ponsonby Road
Read more: We love: Mariachi Vintage boutique on Ponsonby RoadYou know me, I love my vintage! It’s a combination of the thrill of the find, and knowing other people won’t look exactly like you, and the interesting details and fabrics of clothes from yesteryear. So it was great excitement that I headed into Ponsonby’s Mariachi Vintage boutique at 135 Ponsonby Road to meet beautiful…
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My fashion Summer Essentials from SocietyNZ.com
Read more: My fashion Summer Essentials from SocietyNZ.comWith the change of seasons, it’s good to update your look with a few well-chosen, quality pieces. Here’s my pick of Summer essentials from local fashion e-tailer Society NZ, where you can shop conveniently from a variety of labels at the one place – to tie in with the first day of Summer. Follow them…
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Eat Up New Zealand by Al Brown
Read more: Eat Up New Zealand by Al BrownEat Up New Zealand by Al Brown is the latest stunning cookbook by the much-loved Kiwi chef, out now from Allen and Unwin books, and I think it would make a perfect Christmas gift for someone you love, who loves food – or of course, for yourself! Al Brown is a fave NZ chef of…
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Rachel Grunwell shares tips to improve flexibility and movement
Read more: Rachel Grunwell shares tips to improve flexibility and movementAre tight, sore muscles slowing you down? Rachel Grunwell, runner and qualified yoga teacher shares stretching tips for better flexibility, performance, and range of movement. Flexibility allows us to do everything from lifting our children to sweeping the floor to running for a bus. It even has an impact on our brain, giving us better…
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Beautiful design by NZ designer Jane Sutherland
Read more: Beautiful design by NZ designer Jane SutherlandFrom time to time you come across a label that sums up what you love about New Zealand design 0f edgy, stylish and wearable with an attitude- but also, speaks of the landscape from which it comes. This label for me is Jane Sutherland. The brand, established in 2004 at Lake Wakatipu in Kingston, draws…
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Petites by Liza Peterson
Read more: Petites by Liza PetersonPetites is a brand by Auckland-based designer Liza Peterson that celebrates petite women and focuses on creating niche quality outfits to complement petite figures. It is a brand solely focused on petite women, creating a sisterhood. “My designs are one-off designs, and limited selection. Seasons are split into Spring/Summer, and Autumn/Winter, so one-off designs never…