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...
An exciting new opening is in our midst; an addition to the contemporary restaurant series, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Borrura. Seoul is set to welcome Gucci’s fourth global restaurant, located on the top floor of the Gucci Goak flagship store in the district of Itaewon. This will herald the contemporary...
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....
Rolls-Royce have a reputation for their luxurious cars, but now they have taken it to the next level by collaborating with award winning artist Helen Amy Murray to release the Phantom Orchid. Helen and her team have produced a contemporary and luxury reinterpretation of a motor car’s fascia and instrument...
Just when we thought we couldnt get any more excited about travelling overseas again, Bvlgari Hotels and Resorts has announced they will be opening a hotel in Tokyo in 2022. This will be Japan’s first Bvlgari Hotel, and just as the other hotels and resorts, it will feature the distinctive,...
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...
While international travel may now be slowly opening up for us here in NZ, for the past two years we have only had photographs for us to contemplate when looking beyond our backyard to the big wide world. Photographs have the ability to help us look past what is directly...
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...
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...
It is not uncommon to hear the benefits that wholefood diets can have for our bodies, physically and mentally. With a constant flow of processed foods being offered to us, it can be hard to know where to look. Author and influencer, Sophie Steevens lives a healthier and happier life...
I encourage you to be adventurous with roast cauliflower as it makes a wonderful, neutral salad base. Taste-wise, its subtle presence means the sky’s the limit when it comes to the flavours you can add to it. I particularly love combining cauliflower with legumes, such as chickpeas and lentils, or...
Everyone wants to look better, feel better and age well. This means being able to do what you want, not getting sick, being able to work, and making plans that you know you will be able to carry out. I have always said, “I have never seen anybody who is...
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...
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...
Getting a good night’s sleep is absolutely essential for our health. On par, in fact, with eating a balanced, nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Moreover, the magic number of eight hours that we should, on average, supposedly be sleeping each night, isn’t just vital internally for our bodies and brains,...
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...
