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The Week On Thread Episode 49

The Week On Thread Episode 49 with highlights in pictures of what I’ve been up to lately in the worlds of fashion, beauty, and more. This week a real highlight was my stay in Takapuna, and you can read my top Takapuna picks here.

Had my hair blow-dried and brows tinted by Danielle Huxtable, at the fabulous Frenchie + Co Takapuna. What I wore today: jacket Trelise Cooper, bustier Zambesi, shoes Chaos & Harmony, leggings Max, scarf Loobie’s Story, jewellery Zoe & Morgan.

Had my hair blow-dried and brows tinted by Danielle Huxtable, at the fabulous Frenchie + Co Takapuna. What I wore today: jacket Trelise Cooper, bustier Zambesi, shoes Chaos & Harmony, leggings Max, scarf Loobie's Story, jewellery Zoe & Morgan.

Had a fantastic ‘staycation’ at Spencer On Byron hotel Takapuna. Check out this view.

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Thoroughly loved French dinner and wines, at Le Desir Takapuna.

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Petit Fours made at Le Desir, Hurstmere Road Takapuna.

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I woke to Elizabeth Arden New York having shared my Instagram pic 🙂 PS Cute how they call my coffee “a cup of joe”; SO New York.

I woke to Elizabeth Arden New York having shared my Instagram pic :) PS Cute how they call my coffee "a cup of joe"; SO New York.

Accessories successories. At Seed Heritage summer preview.

Accessories successories. At Seed Heritage summer preview.

Yummy lunchboxes and serious popcorn from French Connection UK SS16 fashion preview.

Yummy lunchboxes and serious popcorn from French connection fashion preview

At Buteyko Breathing course with my boy, learning about healthy breathing to help with asthma, snoring, mouth-breathing, and improve calmness. He’s holding his nose and counting how many steps he can do up the hallway while holding his breath. Read all about it in detail, in my Buteyko article here. 

At Buteyko Breathing course with my boy, learning about healthy breathing to help with asthma, snoring, mouth-breathing, and improve calmness. He's holding his nose and counting how many steps he can do up the hallway while holding his breath.

Cutest cacti goody bags at CITTA media night. They have rebranded from Citta Design to CITTA *pronounced cheetah.

Cutest cacti goody bags at CITTA media night. They have rebranded from Citta Design to CITTA *pronounced cheetah.

What I wore today at CITTA Design media night. Dress by Uniqlo, shawl by French Connection UK, pants Staple + Cloth, shoes ECCO, handbag Saben, blow-dry Frenchie + Co.

What I wore today at CITTA Design media night. Dress by Uniqlo, shawl by French Connection UK, pants Staple + Cloth, shoes ECCO, handbag Saben, blow-dry Frenchie + Co.citta-design-2016

Fashion editors got to create our very own hat masterpieces today for Melbourne Cup. We had so much fun!

Fashion editors got to create our very own hat masterpieces today for Melbourne Cup!

The finished result of my Melbourne Cup millinery workshop creation.

The finished result of my Melbourne Cup millinery workshop creation

I got to hold the Melbourne Cup today at a fun hands-on fashion editors’ millinery workshop up at Sugar Club. I made this hat! It was such a fun event. You have to wear gloves as the first person to touch the cup with bare hands is its winner.

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French beauty brand Bourjois is holding its relaunch today at Seafarers with this Parisian-themed event showcasing three looks on models. Prices are around $19-29.

French beauty brand Bourjois is holding its relaunch today at Seafarers with this Parisian-themed event showcasing three looks on models. Prices are around $19-29.

Sweet Louise Pinot Noir from Foley Family Wines fundraising for the Sweet Louise charity supporting women with advanced breast cancer www.slwine.co.nz @sweetlouiseNZ

Sweet Louise Pinot Noir from Foley Family Wines

Today’s colour inspo is WHITE, starring white leather classic VANS, lip conditioner and makeup brushes by MAC, mug by Karen Walker, collar by Zambesi, glasses by Yves Saint Laurent.

Today's colour inspo is WHITE, starring white leather classic VANS, lip conditioner and makeup brushes by MAC, mug by Karen Walker, collar by Zambesi, glasses by Yves Saint Laurent.

Oh my goodness, Essie you know me so well- TEA (well, hot chocolate) AND NAILPOLISH. Pretty much my flatlay formula ha ha. Thankyou Essie for my personalised MEGAN mug.

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My Megan cup from essie nails! I just love anything personalised. 

My Megan cup from essie nails!

Balloons are the BEST invitation! Off to meet Mickey Mouse of Disney On Ice at the Hilton Auckland next Saturday. Who’s planning on going to Disney on Ice in New Zealand this year?

Balloons are the BEST invitation! Off to meet Mickey Mouse of Disney On Ice at the Hilton Auckland next Saturday. Who's planning on going to Disney on Ice in New Zealand this year?

Balloons are the BEST invitation! Off to meet Mickey Mouse of Disney On Ice at the Hilton Auckland next Saturday. Who's planning on going to Disney on Ice in New Zealand this year?

A gorgeous wire crate of Stoneleigh Lighter Wines and Ecoya candle for the weekend.

A gorgeous wire crate of Stoneleigh Lighter Wines and Ecoya candle for the weekend.

Megan Robinson
21st July 2016


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