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A year of only buying New Zealand fashion
Read more: A year of only buying New Zealand fashionI have a growing obsession with buying New Zealand fashion design. Early this year, while in the throes of planning a complete overhaul of my wardrobe (I was possibly having a third-life crisis), I came across a piece online in which World’s Francis Hooper called for shoppers to think about what they’re buying, in the…
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Where I shop online for cool stuff
Read more: Where I shop online for cool stuffThe shopping site that I have bought the most things from, isn’t ASOS or even the not-so-glamorous nappies online – or a supermarket website- but in fact is the New Zealand-owned designer sale site, ONCEit.co.nz. I was quite an early adopter for once (no pun intended) and have been buying things for my home and…
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Streetstyle: I wear Mr.W & Me, Keith Matheson and Zambesi
Read more: Streetstyle: I wear Mr.W & Me, Keith Matheson and ZambesiStreetstyle: I wear Mr.W & Me, Keith Matheson and Zambesi I’m loving my new ankle boots by MrW. & Me! I love a flat boot, and haven’t ever had a boot with this interesting pebble-effect. It has a two-tone with black fronts, and side zips on the outside of the leg, which is a bit…
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We chat to stylist Trudi Bennett of Wardrobe Flair
Read more: We chat to stylist Trudi Bennett of Wardrobe FlairWe chat to stylist Trudi Bennett of Wardrobe Flair… Tell us a bit about yourself and your background in Personal Styling? I recently moved to Auckland with my husband and 2 children, Alex 11 & Alana 9. I began my Personal Styling business, Wardrobe Flair, in Wellington over 9 years ago. It started purely with…
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My op-shop haul: I wear thrift store fashion
Read more: My op-shop haul: I wear thrift store fashionBrowsing fashion websites is a lot of fun. But I have two problems with it: everything can be too expensive to afford, and buying too much fast fashion leads to over-consumption which has obvious problems. At Thread, we believe in careful consumption. This means choosing carefully, buying quality over quantity, and only buying things you…
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Anahita Zarineh Paul photographs Olivia Poppe
Read more: Anahita Zarineh Paul photographs Olivia PoppeWITH A POPPY 23 year old Dunedin-based photographer Anahita Zarineh Paul photographs Olivia Poppe of Kirsty Bunny model agency. See more of Anahita Zarineh Paul’s work here Anahita Paul Photography See her last fashion editorial, In Monochrome, on Thread here. Below: Top: Wild Pair, black skirt: Massey Designer Claartje ten Berge, under skirt netting: sherbet…
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What I wore: grey on grey
Read more: What I wore: grey on greyWhat I wore: grey on grey In this outfit post, I threw my hair up into a quick topknot and a nude lip by MAC by Riri ‘Pleasure Bomb’ by Rihanna. I’m wearing RUBY Dreamer Trousers in silver. I love the silver seed beads down the seam of each leg, and the cuff at the…
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We meet: Amber Davies of Viva La Vintage
Read more: We meet: Amber Davies of Viva La VintageWhat is Viva La Vintage? Viva La Vintage (Amber La vintage on Facebook) is an eclectic mix of vintage and retro clothing, accessories and furniture situated in the heart of Devonport. Run by mother-daughter team Bronwyn and Amber Davies – who have an absolute passion about vintage, fashion, and interiors – each piece is carefully…
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Fashion thrift shopping
Read more: Fashion thrift shoppingHere are some of my favourite thrift shops, op shops, charity stores, and second-hand boutiques that I’ve visited in Auckland and Wellington, says Briahna Patterson, and a thrift-fashion shoot to get you started on your hunt for those special items. Wellington • Recycle Boutique – Fashion treasures are hidden here amongst the racks of both…
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Bargains & Thrift – The new Drift
Read more: Bargains & Thrift – The new DriftPeople have many different ways of comforting and relaxing themselves. Some like to purchase a ticket to a movie. Some like to go out for a drink with friends. Some like baking cupcakes and cookies in their onesie. I like to go thrift shopping. In my eyes there is nothing like going for a little…