Fashion & Beauty

The Beauty Beat

Winter’s essentials for the beauty cabinet. Estée Lauder New Dimension Shape + Fill Expert Serum, 30ml RRP $172 Shiseido Future Solution LX Replenishing Treatment Oil RRP $220 Maybelline New York Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid, Nude Thrill RRP $19.99 Trilogy Nutrient Plus Firming Serum 30ml RRP $48.90 Kérastase Elixir Ultime Volume Beautifying Oil Mist RRP $50 L’Oréal Paris Nude Magique Cushion RRP $33.99 ...

Hazy Shades of Winter

Brighten up winter with these killer pieces Trelise Cooper Detux Diet Jacket (RRP $699) and The Thirty Wine Steps Pants (RRP $329) Andrea Moore Galloping Giraffe Tunic (RRP $198) Elliatt Myth Dress (RRP $157) from Lone Wolf Ruby Alpine Peacoat (RRP $429) and Baseball Cap (RRP $79) Alice McCall Open Your Eyes Dress (RRP $459) from Katerina Boutique Karen Murrell’s Racy Rata lipstick (RRP $29.95) Fantasie Aveiro Twist Bandeau Swimsuit (RRP $174.99) from The Fitting Room Marc Jacobs Decadence, 100ml (RRP $194) Corona Uni Poncho (RRP $215) from Nordic Chill Rebecca Balducci 5024 ($399.90) from Issimo Sunday Somewhere Yetti Sunglasses (RRP $329) from Raw Nova L’Oréal Paris Infallible Sculpt Palette (RRP $33.99) ...

Made in CHCH – Untouched World

Firm believers that you don’t need sacrifice luxury to be good to the planet, Untouched World lives out its name by not making a harmful mark on Earth (as well as removing marks left by others, saving kiwi and empowering youth!). Working from founder Peri Drysdale’s philosophy “to provide a platform for growth of the human spirit based on a foundation of environmental sustainability and renewal”, they consider sustainability in everything they do, from utilising sustainably-grown fibres, certified-organic dyes and water-based prints through to what to do with staff’s banana skins after lunch! No surprises then that Untouched World are the only lifestyle fashion company in the world to be officially recognised by the United Nations for sustainability practices. As well as being good to the planet, they’re also innovators in fashion technology. Their unique Ecopossum blend of Merino, Brushtail possum and silk was the first textile to add a new...

The Beauty Beat

Autumn’s essentials for the beauty cabinet. 1. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil-in-Conditioner RRP $49 2. Essie Bell-Bottom Blues Nail Polish RRP $22.993. Blinc Mascara Amplified RRP $44.954. La Mer Blanc de La Mer The Brightening Infusion Intense RRP $160 5. Maybelline New York Superstay 24-hour Foundation RRP $33.99 6. Cailyn Pure Luxe Lipstick RRP $367. L’Oréal Paris Superstar Superliner RRP $28.99....

Fall Force

Reclaim autumn with these scorching fashion must haves. Helen Cherry Hannah Dress (RRP $629) Bronx and Banco Katia Dress (RRP $519) from Katerina Boutique Third Form Bracket Dress (RRP $319) from Raw Nova Georgia Alice Prison Skirt (RRP $429) from Infinite Definite Trelise Cooper Cut The Crepe Dress (RRP $649) Freya & Sabine Chant Ankle Boot (RRP $259) from Issimo Kaibosh JuneBug Sunglasses (RRP $199) from Stencil 18ct Gold Diamond-set Snake Ring (RRP $1,990) from Westenra Jewellers Dylan Kain The Birkin Belt (RRP $139) from Raw Nova Saben Tilly Clutch (RRP $250) from Issimo ...

Heat Wave

Hot looks to keep cool this summer.     Style Stalker Esquire Slip (RRP $220) from Raw Nova Five Each Scoop Dress polka dot (RRP $69.99) from Stencil Trelise Cooper Flora Ashley Dress (RRP $629) Helen Cherry Lia Pantsuit (RRP $539) from Workshop Mooi Lee clutch (RRP $219) from Issimo NOM*d Apron Dress (RRP $335) from Plume  Martini Diamond Studs (RRP from $490) from Polished Diamonds Karen Walker Helter Skelter Superstars Sunglasses (RRP $329) from Raw Nova GX Gwen Stefani pumps (RRP $199.90) from Issimo Sterling Silver Oxidised earrings (RRP $599) from Filigree Fine Jewels ...

True Grit Hair Salon - A Cut Above

Industry-leading trailblazers in all things hair, the innovators and style mavens at True Grit, helmed by Jacqui Victor, have fearlessly forged a national brand synonymous with trust, commitment to excellence and cutting-edge expertise. With a reputation as the city’s preeminent on-trend style makers, they’re also renowned for their next-level service; think complimentary shoulder and head massages, barista-made espresso coffee, European wines, specialty teas, and sweet treats, all served up in the über swank surrounds of their funky new salon space. www.truegrithairspa.co.nz...

The Face of Spring

With Kristen Stewart of Kristen Stewart School of Make-up. This Spring look out for glossy lips, perfect shiny or bronzed skin, the ‘no make-up’ look, either soft pastels or some seriously smoky eyes, striking red lips or the brilliance of some other off-the-hook colour, and to finish it off, fine liner. For the perfect skin, with a very light looking see-through base, I recommend M.A.C Face and Body Foundation. This is a light foundation that has a buildable coverage and a flawless, natural satin-shine finish. We are falling back in love with eye products! So when prepping your face with amazing moisturisers and primers, do not forget to do this to your eyes, as this will help keep your eye make-up looking fresh and vibrant all day long. My absolute favourite mascara M.A.C Haute & Naughty Lash is a two-in-one mascara that lets you have either a very natural-looking lash or...

Style Guru with Paul Dean of Sergios

Paul Dean of Sergios provides some style tips for lads approaching their wedding day. Tying the knot? There are no excuses for grooms not to be looking sharp on their big day. The good news for guys is it doesn’t need to be difficult. Suit, shirt, tie and done … well, we could put a little more effort in than that. Regardless of how often you're going to wear the suit, I'd recommend the groom purchasing a suit for his big day – you'll own a garment that fits you perfectly and you will look and feel so much better. At the end of the day a wedding is a big spend for most couples, so you might as well come out of it with your own suit – it beats buying one down the track for someone else’s wedding! The groomsmen’s suits (generally hired) don’t have to match the groom's,...

Home Grown: Botanical Beauty

Cityscape catches up with Brigit Blair on the 20th anniversary of Linden Leaves. How did you get into the natural beauty business? I began in a very small way, focussed on natural ingredients that could be used daily by 2 of my children who had the daily challenge of dealing with severely itchy, raw, inflamed, infected and sensitive skin. How would you describe the past 20 years with Linden Leaves? It has pretty much been my life and my passion, a time filled with gaining knowledge and insight and building a team of talented and dedicated people around me with some success. What are the requirements of your ingredients? Our skincare range is 100% natural and NATRUE certified, as I believe the facial skin is the most delicate and visual and the products are function-specific to give the utmost protection. Other general body care products in larger sizes range from 98.5%...