Three Foods To Avoid For Seriously Flawless Skin
If there’s one thing that nobody likes it would have to be bad skin days. It might be cute when you’re 13-years-old and gawky, but there comes a time in every woman’s life when skin issues just aren’t cute anymore. When it comes to looking after our skin, most of what […]
Five Undefeated Beauty Tips from a Non-Beauty Girl
Do you follow a 12-step skincare routine? Is your face regularly and flawlessly snatched? Do you know the latest trends and the must-haves of the season? If you answered yes to all (or almost all) of the above, then the internet would describe you as a “beauty girl.” You are […]
Recipe: The Best Green Smoothie For Healthy Skin And Hair
I don’t know who invented smoothies, but there have been many times in my life that I have felt that I need to personally thank this clever person for inventing a breakfast option that I can safely consume while driving to work, yelling at cyclists and applying my lipstick. Okay, […]
Age – Beyond the Digits
Would you agree that the stigma around ageing is uncalled for? If you do, welcome aboard! No one is exempt from going through the human life cycle. How ageing is regarded as a negative thing is confusing at best. Besides, as the infamous saying goes, age is just a number, right? […]
Zen and the Art of Serene Living
As the swift trajectory of modern life seems to become more hectic and frenetic by the day, it is no surprise the art of simple living in the way of Zen has increased in popularity as we search for that perfect antidote to offset the stresses of daily life. Though […]
The Art of Life
We all know the Danish philosophy of hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), which conjures cosiness, calmness and contentment from the small things in life – a quality moment’s pause with those you love or some time for yourself curled up in your own hyggekrog or cosy corner. And there’s lagom, Sweden’s frugal […]
Destination: X-Space
Sanlorenzo, the giant and masterfully skilled forces behind what we know to be some of the world’s best superyachts, finds itself once again in pursuit of discovering unexplored design horizons. X-Space, as introduced to the world by way of the “Walkthrough Live Tour”, which is an immersive digital experience conceived […]
A Shining Star
It’s not something that’s usually on the top of the priority list for people on the job hunt, but an office with a view is a real perk. If on one end of the spectrum, you have the dreaded square office cubicle, where four white walls make up about as […]
Not Your Average Home Theatre
The couple of years have been tough for those who love to watch their movies on the big screen. With theatres closed for large periods due to lockdowns, many of us have been forced against our will to watch the latest blockbusters and old classics on our modestly sized home […]
Good debt, bad debt: why knowing the difference can help you build wealth
Contrary to popular belief not all debt is created equal Think all debt is destructive? Not necessarily. Effectively managing good debt can go a long way to helping you achieve your financial goals. Good debt can be used as a tool to grow wealth, while bad debt can financially cripple […]
The Advantages of Investing in Studios and One-Bedroom Apartments
With space at a premium and pressure on urban space increasing as cities grow and populations burgeon, compact studio and one-bedroom apartments are fast becoming an attractive prospect. First-time buyers and property investors are hoping to acquire a centrally located investment property that harnesses the demand of a wide range […]
A Millennials Guide to Financial Freedom
Want to fast-track your financial independence? Here are eight ways to help bring you closer to financial freedom, writes Lifetime financial adviser (and millennial) Matt Wenborn. As millennials, there’s often a gap between what we think will make us financially free versus what actually does. My story is testament to […]
Get The Coffee You Want, When You Want It With The Nespresso Vertuo Next
If you’re anything like me, your coffee choice tends to change with the time of day; a pour-over style coffee with family in the morning, a double shot Flat White after lunch and a Long Black in the afternoon. So while we’ve been spending more and more time at home […]
Make The Kitchen A Happy Place With The Kenwood MultiPro Express Weigh+
We all love the satisfaction of serving a delicious gourmet meal at home. Though after spending hours slaving away in the kitchen to make the meal, various tools, utensils, and appliances used in the process are often left scattered over the kitchen bench, taking out the joy of that very […]
Celebrate Family, Friends And Food With Le Creuset
Now that it’s looking like we’ll finally be able to spend time with loved ones during the upcoming Christmas period, it’s time to put your best foot forward when it comes to the dining table. Your usual everyday dinner and cookware simply won’t do, so it’s time to step it […]
15 Pieces To Create An Al Fresco Affair In Your Home
Take the dinner parties outside and make the most of beautiful, sunny weather. Be it lounging with a glass of Rosé in hand or gathering friends and family around a veritable feast, outdoor entertaining makes for the perfect summer soirée. 1. “Flavour” by Yotam Ottolenghi, $59.99 from Whitcoulls, 2. […]
Anong Klinyoo Tells Us What It Takes To Become a Sommelier
We caught up with wine geek and entrepreneur Anong Klinyoo to talk about culture, wine, and how she got started at being a sommelier. Anong Klinyoo founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. When you’re done reading the […]
9 Asian Fusion Dinner Party Dishes
Recently I had the honour of talking to sommelier Anong Klinyoo who founded A-LLURE, a wine distributor that has made it possible for Kiwis to have an authentic Thai wine experience. There’s a wine for everything, and that includes Asian fusion food. As an aside Klinyoo shared with me 9 dishes and their […]
Under The Mountain With A Style Of Their Own
Scott and Reg had long harboured a dream of building their own home. They knew exactly what they wanted and had a very particular aesthetic in mind. “We searched for the perfect location around Matakana north of Auckland for about a year before finding our property,” says Scott. “It’s a […]
Four Super Easy And Affordable Ways To Revamp Your Home
I’m constantly on the lookout for new pieces and ways I can revamp my home. Re-organising and re-decorating your home can be very therapeutic and stops the space from getting boring. However, most of us don’t have a magical pool of money at the ready to blow on new pieces […]
More Than An Address
Authentic, bold, creative to the core… this encapsulates the very essence of England’s homegrown luxury house, Burberry. Undeniable in the many remarkable collections we’ve seen the house produce, these words will also ring true in their flagship store, which is the very first to feature Burberry’s new global design concept […]
A Force For Long Term Impact
Life can change forever in a split second. This is a fact Julia Vahry, the founder of Vahry Insurance, knows too well. During her decade in the New Zealand Police, Julia’s experience on the front line gave her witness to the moments that can change families forever. She now helps families to think […]
An Expert Goal Setter Shares Her Tips For Making Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Every year, I set resolutions for the year ahead with the best intentions. Sadly, my follow-through isn’t as good as it should be and I tend to forget about my January aspirations come June. If you are in the same boat as me, which I imagine many of you are, […]
Finding The ‘Why’ In Your Business
When starting a business, or anything new really, our instincts first tell us to iron out the tangible details; What are we doing? Where are we going to set it up? When will we be able to get it off the ground? These questions are often the easiest, because the answers are black-and-white, easy to […]
Tips For Prolonging Your Manicure From The Experts
Sitting down at the manicurist or doing your nails is a luxury and one of lives small pleasure, but that does not mean we want to be applying lashings of nail polish week after week because we have a manicure that doesn’t last. There are plenty of nail hacks out there, […]
On a Roll
As we spend more time ensconced in our homes, it’s not surprising that we turn our attention more meticulously to the spaces we inhabit and the various routines we follow to live a more balanced life. And the more things that we can incorporate into our lives that have mood-boosting […]
Trans-Seasonal Tresses With Tāne Tomoana
7 Tips To Keep Your Hair Healthy This New Season Words by Tāne Tomoana, Creative Lead at Dry & Tea Australasia With a new season, it is paramount we address the damage caused by living life, with added stress from heat styling. Without protecting your hair and scalp, it is […]
Fit For A Queen
Being a Queen may be a life reserved for a few, however one of the world’s most famous palaces is soon giving visitors the opportunity to live like one, if only temporarily. The Palace of Versailles will soon be welcoming guests to stay at its new resident hotel, Airelles Château […]
A Busy Summer Ahead At Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
While it has been an understandably quiet few months in the corridors of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, the months ahead look to be increasingly promising for one of the city’s cultural hubs. Since reopening its doors in November following several months without a visitor in sight due to […]
A Sweeping Skyline
The sweeping signature lines of Zaha Hadid Architects will soon be gracing the cityscape of Shenzhen Bay with the build of Tower C at the Super Headquarters Base. The Base – set to be an important business and financial hub in the city, accommodating 300,000 employees each day – will […]
Handcrafted Wine Alert, Free Delivery Across New Zealand
Making your way out to Poderi Crisci winery on Waiheke Island is like being transported to a small slice of Italy. If you’re hunkered down on the island for Level 3, we definitely recommend you check out their famous long lunch option they have available online for pickup (yes there’s […]
Need To Warm Up? Try This Hot Toddy Cocktail
Winter is well and truly here and with it comes all things warm and toasty. Scarves, crackling fireplaces and hot beverages are all on the cards as the evenings get darker and colder. While many of us may become hermits during these months, there’s no excuse not to socialise with […]
Toto Pizza Knows That Sharing Is Caring
While it’s great to head out for a big lunch with friends or colleagues, it’s usually the case that the more people you have, the more of a hassle ordering can be. Toto Pizza has clearly thought this through and has plenty of solutions to this kind of problem. Although […]
Shaping Timeless, Bold And Solid Stories In Jewellery
If you have been fortunate enough to have already discovered Holly Simpson-Howe’s jewellery designs, you will know how elegant, edgy and enduring they are. The sort of luxury keepsake pieces that are statement-making yet can be worn effortlessly every day – and which you feel incomplete without. Since handcrafting the […]
Lorde Released An EP In Te Reo, And We Are Here For It
Following her recent release of her latest sun-inspired folk medley album Solar Power, Lorde has come out with a mini-album of five tracks in Te Reo Māori – and we are all over it. The Kiwi singer describes the album as a starting point of a new journey, titled Te […]
KITA: Songs That Speak
There’s definitely something unique about home-grown music that has been created unapologetically from the heart. Songs that are nice and comforting, like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, or a billion songbirds harmonising together. Songs that speak from the ‘outside-looking-in’, or narrate on global issues, and have […]
Escape To Italy At L’Americano
L’Americano transports guests to the Italian Riviera with inspired interiors and a relaxed menu, set adjacent to the Coco Republic showroom at Westfield Newmarket. A welcome addition to the inner Auckland coffee and dining scene, L’Americano is an exciting partnership between leading design brand Coco Republic and one of New […]
The Inside of this 1500s Palace in Florence is Incredible
Oh what a dream it would be to live the life of an Italian noble. Spending your days lazing away in your private luxurious palace, decorated with 18th century Murano chandeliers, marble fireplaces and a frescoed ballroom, all overlooking the banks of a river. Well, now that dream can become […]
Princess Diana’s Niece Just Had An Italian Wedding & Her Dress Is Incredible
Over the weekend, Lady Kitty Spencer had her dream wedding in Italy as she married fashion billionaire tycoon Michael Lewis at the Villa Aldobrandini in Rome. The couple have been doing billionaire things together since 2019. As an ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana, Lady Spencer was fitted with several dresses […]
Boost Your Mood with Food
Given the times we are in, we can’t and mustn’t shy away from things that could improve our mood, especially if they’re delicious. As we all know, not all foods have positive effects on your body. However, some are proven to do wonders for your overall mood and wellbeing and […]
Must-Try Wellness Trends That Don’t Break The Bank
Covid threw us a spanner in the works, and the majority of last year was spent surviving rather than thriving. As pandemic-first timers, most of our healthy habits and wellness routines went out the window to make room for the bare minimum. This meant simply making it through to the […]
10 Mindfulness Principles To Help Cope With Life
RUSHED? STRESSED? BURNED OUT? How 10 Buddhist mindfulness principles can help us cope with the downside of our Western lifestyle While our modern day society has made us richer than ever before, many of us seem to feel all the poorer for it. We enjoy more and more free time […]
Feng Shui That Will Make Your Home Happier And Healthier
Feng shui has been around for a very long time, and while many people are skeptical about how helpful it really is, de-cluttering and re-organising your home can put you in a better head space. If your home is cluttered, or dimly lit, Feng Shui states that this can cause […]
On Trend: Purple Rain
Fall in love with soft pastels all over again. In shades of dreamy lilac and soothing lavender, transform any space into an idyllic haven, be it through small bursts of colour or top to toe for a true statement. Style Tip. Tone on tone purple packs a punch […]
On Trend – Lazy Sundays
Embrace the key winter trend of “Cocooning” and swathe the home with pieces that make hibernation look chic. Be it lounging on a sink-in sofa or curled up in bed with a good book, make the most of grey days by simply taking the time out. Style Tip. Rich […]
Whisky Girl
When I say to people, “I’m a bourbon gal,” the response is usually a unanimous, “Really?! Didn’t picture you for a bourbon person.” Being a young and petite Korean lass, I may not strike you as the Westie that necks Woodies on the weekends. However, for those who know Korean […]
Check Out 185 Years Of Whisky Tradition
1836 was a very interesting year; the University of London was established; Charles Darwin returned on the HMS Beagle with its hold stuffed full of biological goodies he would use to base his Theory of Evolution on; and foodie mecca Adelaide was founded in Australia. Across the globe, another venerable […]
Debunking Some Of The Most Common Whisky Myths
Like with any popular drink, whisky comes with some common-believed myths that end up shaping some unfortunate misconceptions. We feel the need to do due diligence and inform our readers of the misleading falsehoods that surround discourse on the famous Scottish liquor that we enjoy so much. Here are some […]
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Journey To Excellence Action Plan
Companies and individuals need to take the lead, we can’t simply wait for the government to make reforms and acts. During our Journey to Excellence forum, our panelists and audience discussed numerous ways in which we can create change, from speaking out about gender diversity and pay equity, starting education […]
The true face of diversity and inclusion isn’t just women
Most of our large corporates are appointing Heads of Diversity & Inclusion, they’re implementing D&I programmes left, right and centre. Bringing in external consultants, writing strategies, making major public statements about what they’re doing in the D&I “space”, where they’re at on their D&I “journey”..! We’re doing this because it’s […]
Deconstructing The Divide: Why Diversity Matters
With a population comprising of more than 200 ethnic groups, New Zealand now has more ethnicities than the world has countries. These figures, which were released by Statistics NZ in 2013, are proof of what most Kiwis already know to be true — that diversity in New Zealand is on […]
The Latest In Success This Spring
M2woman gives you the latest success news and updates to help you progress your career. WFH Furniture Working from home will remain a part of most organisational and business structures in the days to come. On that note, finding the best of the best furniture for our home offices, even...
A View From The Top
The Siena Drone Photo Awards 2021 Known for showcasing images that give viewers an insight into the world we live in, the annual Siena Awards aims to create awareness and understanding of that which is less familiar. Displaying three different photography contests – the Siena International Photo Awards, Creative Photo...
The Dazzling Queen Of The Screen
The sparkling Sala Grande, with a capacity of filling up to around 1,100 bums on seats, is the Venice Film Festival’s par excellence when it comes to showing off the biggest films of the year. Radically renovated from its original 1937 design, the cinema (with its numerous technological enhancements) is...
