July/August 2018 Issue

If you can’t see the future, how do you know how to be it?” Indeed. These words of Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of creative and marketing agency, Contagion, Bridget Taylor, convey the urgency and momentum to act in a way that we desperately need for lasting change on the...

While all fashion adoring eyes are on the Cruise 2019 shows, let your eyes peruse this special print issue by Business of Fashion to discover the power players in todays luxury fashion universe. From social media influencers to designers and executives, this guide will detail the factors influencing the next...

Resolving the long acknowledged issue of lost key, Tile’s new Pro Series allows you to track the whereabouts of your belongings in style on the accompanying smartphone app. The sleek Tile Style could be mistaken for an elegant key chain, whereas the Tile Sport has a dark exterior to handle...

Light up your room with the Lumio Lamp. The multi-functional lamp is hidden in a hardcover book that opens like an accordion to reveal an LED light. The water-resistant, sustainably made innovation is available in three finishes and is only 0.7 kilograms. You can open it up to 360 degrees...

As expected of any new tech item with a screen, the QLED TV has immensely improved picture quality, but what makes Samsung’s 2018 so exciting is the superhero-like powers that move this range of TVs into the future. The most highly-anticipated element of the 2018 range is Ambient mode, which...

Lake Taupo is a great Winter holiday getaway and for a unique and boutique experience the luxurious Acacia Cliffs Lodge is a divine stay. The lodge was architecturally designed to maximise the views of both the lake and the mountains. The perfect place for a romantic anniversary weekend away or...

The Miele Blizzard CX1 is switching up the way we vacuum with its superior bagless style that has been designed to be even more efficient. Most bagless vacuum cleaners let out a plume of dust when they’re emptied but by adding a fine dust filter that only needs to be...

Celebrating both the courageous and graceful nature of the adventurous women, Chloe’s latest fragrance is for the intrepid woman. The predominantly woody fragrance featuring notes of freesia, Mirabelle and oak moss is housed in a bottle echoing the design of their wildly popular Drew bag. Bolder than Chloe’s signature scent,...

Use the lustrous wine vessel of your dreams with this Tiffany & Co Teardrop Carafe designed by Elsa Peretti, part of the Tiffany & Co’s home ware collection. Coated in sterling silver and lined with vermeil, the epicurean design brings a sense of elegance to the table....

Sutcliffe Jewelry, a premium New Zealand boutique, has hand crafted the Starlit Stunner, a jaw-dropping pink and white diamond ring. The Art Deco inspired ring has gems set in platinum and rose gold encircling a 2.2 carat cushion cut diamond. Made with conflict free precious stones, the ring is a...

Crafted by British china purveyors William Edwards, the Royal Wedding Collection from Fortnum & Mason, created for the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allows you to celebrate the occasion in decadence with ornate, hand-decorated collection....

Designed by blogger-turned-designer Rumi Neely for her label Are You Am I (religiously worn by trendsetters from Kendall to Kaia), the 14K gold-plated Tati Clasp Earring reinvents the typical anatomy of the feminine accessory by catapulting the clasp, a usually purely functional part of jewellery, into focus. The earrings are...

Karen Walker’s latest collection has given us a serious case of wanderlust. ‘Lost in Paradise’ features pieces adorned with tropical prints and some Victorian-esque coats. Karen Walker was inspired by the idea of being shipwrecked on a faraway island when she created the pieces and each item has its own...

SHARP OBJECTs (Neon) Based on a book by Gillian Flynn, the author of the psychological thriller-turned-critically acclaimed film, Gone Girl, Sharp Objects is an eight-episode mini-series in the same genre with an all-star cast and crew. The series will follow Camille Peaker, portrayed by Golden Globe Award winner, Amy Adams,...

Rewarding careers for women in the construction industry are there for the taking. According to a recent PwC report, the New Zealand construction industry is the fifth largest sector by employment, accounting for 10% of total employment across the economy. New Zealand’s growing population requires more housing and therefore more...

Snowberry was delighted, says Founder, Soraya Hendesi to sponsor M2woman’s Journey to Excellence Forum, about gender diversity in business. “Women are under-represented everywhere in business and I don’t believe that’s right and I certainly believe it is to the detriment of business in a number of ways. I started Snowberry...

In February, we kicked off a discussion about gender diversity and pay equity in the New Zealand work environment as we believed in the power of providing a platform for dialogue as a starting point for change. We began our exploration of the topic by recognising underrepresentation in senior management...

As only 29% of the scientists worldwide are women, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, they are still the undeniable minority more than 180 years after Ada Lovelace became the first ever computer programmer and more than 80 years after Marie Curie completed her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. Women...

Paco Rabanne Olympea Aqua, EDT, 80ml, $184, Prada Candy Sugar POP, EDP, 50ml, $162, Kylie Minogue Eyewear, available exclusively at Specsavers. Love At First Sight frames, $299 for two pairs of single vision lenses $59, Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Lip Gloss in Rapture, $37, NARSissist Wanted Cheek Palette I, $94,...

There’s no event quite like the Cannes Film Festival to draw elegant beauty inspo from. Set in the French Riviera, glamorous couture gowns were paired with the most classic beauty looks. From Parisian-chic red lip to bold smokey eyes and fresh-faced summer beauty with messy buns, the focus was on...

Corneotherapy is the latest breakthrough skin treatment methodology that renders former philosophies obsolete or at least antiquated, in the world of science. Based on Dr. Albert Kligman’s discovery of the stratum corneum a.k.a. skin barrier, being a living structure capable of self-regulation and interaction with the epidermis and dermis; Corneotherapy, described...

Montblanc Day & Night Although we haven’t figured out the ins and outs time travel, you can still treat yourself to a stunning way to tell the time with the Montblanc Bohème Day & Night timepiece. The watch exhibits the intrinsically Swiss design and traditional workmanship that makes Montblanc world...

As if we don’t have enough to deal with, nearly 50% of women will experience some form of acne during their adult years due to stress, diet and hormonal changes. Night-time moisturiser, Avène TriAcnéal EXPERT, $34.99, has an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect with an effective exfoliating enzymes and retinaldehyde to...

Take your primer to a whole new level – fix the look of dullness, sallowness and pigmentation with a  formula that modulates the irregularities in your skin tone. For those with fair skin, the YSL Touché Éclat Blur Primer Le Blue Majorelle, $93, tackles dullness and adds radiance. To neutralise...

Fluctuating indoor-outdoor temperatures, fullblast heating and torrential rainfalls – the chilly weather brings all the hair-hating factors together for a disastrous do, all season. Swap out your conditioner for a range of hair masks to treat your locks with some TLC. To inject life into weak hair, use a reconstructive...

The next generation of highlighters have veered away from the obvious streak of brightness in lieu of a natural luminescence. There’s been a rise of fine-milled multidimensional illuminators that provide a soft-focus effect as well as dewy liquid formulas for mixing with foundation and balms to create a wet-finish glow...

FEED AND FORTIFY   If you feel like your skin health has plateaued with topical applications, it might be time to extend your focus to what you’re ingesting. The Ministry of Health estimates 60% of New Zealanders fail to consume 5+ a day. With our diets severely lacking in the...

The new generation of innovative cleansers provides a solution for every skin type and requirement. If you’ve been looking for an oilfree formula to remove eye makeup without compromising your eyelash extensions, opt for the new Revitalash Micellar Water Lash Wash, $54, or the gel-textured Nivea MicellAIR Skin Breathe Eye...

Embrace the heart of winter with style. As temperatures dip to their lowest in the coming months, take comfort in a sumptuous wardrobe of luxurious, wintry textiles. Rich velvets and paisley take charge in a big way, while animal prints and fur accents make a comeback in playful colours and...

Put it down to Royal Wedding fever, but fashion is having a Brit-centric moment. Key traditional elements such as classic tweed, ribbed knits and smart plaid get a modern spin with cool, masculine cuts and oversized silhouettes. Rich autumnal florals and cheeky liberty prints add a sweet and whimsical f...

Perhaps addressing all hopeless romantics, many a designer this season turned their attentions to fairytale and Shakespearean love stories. Drawing inspiration from classical protagonists- star and heart motifs, bright lashings of carmine, glittery accents and slinky silk all combine for a look that will win hearts.    ...

A classic wristwatch will never go out of style. Opt for sleek stainless steel, statement rose-gold or timeless leather for a wardrobe staple worthy of investment. From left to right: Emporio Armani $579, DKNY $339, Michael Kors (smartwatch) $679, Skagen $249, Marc Jacobs $439 All available from Smith & Caughey’s...

We are lucky as a nation to have such a vast selection of designers, innovators and makers that champion for quality. We shine the spotlight on brands who integrate sustainable and ethical practices and shoulder accountability to their community and products made both locally and offshore. Dress $299 by Rachel...

Lovepods was a collection introduced by Pandora in 2009 as their first 18K gold collection. Now in 2018, the stunning collection is returning with a modern twist as Modern Lovepods. This contemporary edition shares the same elegance and embraces the same natural inspiration as the past, but is elevated in terms...

The fashion industry has had a notoriously difficult relationship with animal rights activists with designers split between those who will and those who won’t use real fur. Fortunately, as fur jackets are making a comeback, there’s been a surge in faux fur options that have arrived in time for the...