I’m slightly conflicted about our celebration of celebrity. Yes, I know I am possibly in the wrong industry. I think that innate human tendency to reference our worth and success against others can not only detract us from the wonderful gift that each day is (I didn’t mean for that...
Take a look at the art events that you should not be missing this Autumn. Surreal Scenes Experience the weird world of the 20th Century’s greatest surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, in this upcoming multisensory exhibition. Combining cutting-edge technology, imagery, real objects, and illusions, audiences will become immersed in the artists’...
Find out what to watch when you are planning on a cosy night in! Ms. Marvel Marvel’s latest release follows teen Pakistani-American Kamala Khan, a.k.a Ms. Marvel, a superhero fan who soon discovers her own powers. A grade-A student, avid gamer and fan-fic writer, Kamala struggles to fit in with...
Paris is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of romance, buttery pastry and gorgeous architecture. Most importantly, it is known for being the home of couture and luxury fashion house Dior has just given us yet another reason to book a flight over....
I don’t know about you, but I struggle to cast my mind back to a time when Rihanna didn’t exist in our collective lives. She’s always been there. My foot taps on the ground and my head starts to bob as I remember listening to her debut hit, ‘Pon de...
1. Matte Makes Moves Soft and cool with a barely-there feel, Gucci Sérum De Beauté Fluide Matifiant, $92, is enriched with seboregulators as well as moisturising ingredients to create a comfortable shine-free finish all day. 2. Ballad of Light Inspired by the dance between light and water in the pristine...
All Day, Every Day We all know that sun protection is a quintessential part of our daily skincare routine but what we don’t prioritise is defending our skin from atmospheric pollutants. When UV rays and pollution are combined, they create a cumulative impact and can overwhelm the skin’s natural defense...
For a brand with a heritage like that of Dior, it’s little wonder that their collections often look to bring the past with them into the future. Creative Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Ready-To-Wear Fall Winter 22-23 collection was inspired by the works of artist Mariella Bettineschi, who examined portraits of...
Keep up to date with all the latest news and trends in the fashion world. Versatile Loungewear As our lives get busier and more fast paced, we are valuing comfort and versatility more than ever. General Sleep’s luxurious Autumn Winter collection is everything we didn’t know we needed. With an...
Take a page out of the history books as a classical revival makes a comeback. Striking the balance between elegant and quirky, look to sleek column and arch designs or playful key prints and statue motifs for a blast from the past. Style Tip: The relaxed neutral and blue color...
Perfectly timed for cooler days, a rich and luxurious palette of warm browns is set to take Autumn by storm. With decadent shades of bitter chocolate, caramel and nutmeg, transform any stark space into a cosy haven. Style Tip: Leave the 90’s stigma behind and embrace an all-brown aesthetic for...
Treat your trusty sidekick to the best a pet-lover can buy. No longer merely purpose built, accessories for our furry companions have come a long way from boring and make their own stylish mark in the home. Style Tip: Co-ordinating your pet’s décor to your own brings an organised element...
Cut a fine figure with objects that double down on form and function. With abstract prints, sculptural silhouettes and curvilinear lines, think outside the box and add a new dimension to any blank canvas. Style Tip: Choosing like tones and shapes across various standout pieces completes the look rather than...
The Grandmillenial trend lives on and gains a new lease on life for 2022. An antidote to white walls and minimalist monotony, this charming, personable aesthetic creates a warmth and eclecticism for any old-soul. Image from the Palazzo collection from Osbourne & Little, POA from Seneca Style Tip: Layering is...
We go through life, our lifestyle priorities change and evolve, however, there are some constants necessary to thrive and one of these is to have a place you can always feel at home. We have a mental list of the things our dream home would have, if and when we...
Hit refresh on the home-front and give your space an update with these new drops in home tech and furnishings. Inspired by Aotearoa Living in such a beautiful country like New Zealand, it only makes sense to take inspiration from the idyllic landscapes for inside our homes. Artist and designer,...
Where would we be without the mothers in our lives? With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s time to show them how much we care by spoiling them with special treats to show our appreciation. We’ve picked out our top gifts for the mums and mother-figures in our lives. Give Her...
Struggling to maintain your New Year’s resolution of keeping fit? Lucky for you, a new fitness trend is about to sweep the globe – it’s MMA, but not as you know it. They have rebranded themselves as Alta, a program designed, delivered and promoted by some of the most respected...
Summer might be over, but my ice cream cravings are definitely not. Luckily enough cult favourite Duck Island has just announced that they will be diving into the nation’s ice cream market by expanding their flavours in pint form, nationwide. This means that you will not have to brave colder...
From time to time during an employment relationship, issues may arise that an employer needs to better understand. Employment relationships in New Zealand are underpinned by the mutual requirement for the employer and employee to act in good faith. What does that mean? It means that both parties are required...
How does that title make you feel? Excited in acknowledging your strengths, experience and achievements or does it bring with it a level of uncomfortableness? “Who am I to suggest I am brilliant’ says the voice in your head. What I can tell you is, it is absolutely time to...
As a business, Pure SEO spends about $6k a month on Google Ads and $3k a month on social advertising. Despite this significant paid media spend, about 80% of the leads we get through our website are organic through Google search. For a business to benefit from organic (non-paid) visitors...
My six-year-old daughter tells me she wants to play summer soccer. We visit a shop called “Rebel Sport”. It is brightly lit, full of strange clothes made of mesh or elastic, and morose teenage shop assistants with their noses sitting over the tops of their masks. My daughter looks great...
We all have the one friend who’s hard to buy for. Every year when their birthday rolls around, we end up scrambling around trying to find that unique gift because they already have all the latest gadgets or on-trend accessories – and buying them yet another voucher is starting to...
With Easter just around the corner, heralding the cooler temperatures and shorter days of Autumn, these celebratory holidays bring with them the anticipation of egg hunts, sweet spiced hot cross buns and chocolate-covered bunnies. But for many of us, we find our chocolate obsession is matched in equal measure with...
Colours, textures and accessories are regularly the key points of discussion when it comes to interior design. While we commonly get informed of new must-have products, often the art of feng shui is overlooked. The philosophy behind feng shui is; a practice to arrange pieces within living spaces in order...
When in Tuscany’s capital Florence, with its palazzos, cathedrals and bustling squares, you can’t escape the distinctive scent of leather. In this beautiful city of the Italian masters, there are shops and market stalls offering quality leather goods on practically every street corner. If you’re in the market for a...
I don’t know if it’s just got a great PR team or what, but some people out there would have you believe that the Espresso Martini is the only decent espresso-based cocktail out there. I’m here to tell you today that this is patently untrue. The evidence? The Amazonia Espresso...
I hope I don’t rile up its fans too much by suggesting that the Negroni is one of the more divisive cocktails out there. Its powerful punch of flavour makes it unable to claim to be a universal crowd-pleaser like your understated classic G&T, but the Italian classic has its...
Oh man, what a lot of us would get right now for a luxury trip around the most beautiful cities in Europe. A lot of people have already started eyeing 2023 as the year they restart their love affairs with travel (pending the situation at the border) and for those...
While, at first glance, there might not seem much commonality between the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms and a bottle of meticulously handcrafted gin, Hendrick’s has taken it upon themselves to channel the airs of wabi sabi and bottle the beauty of the ephemeral in life with their smooth and...
