Any woman worth her weight in gold knows the power of a special piece of jewellery. Look to this sophisticated haul of classic pieces with a few twists, impossible for any magpie to resist. Photography by Laura Court Styling by Juvena Worsfold Ringleader Embrace your inner bohemian with an assortment of...
Contraception is something most of us are relatively familiar with but could it be altering our moods? Whether it’s the pill, the implant or an IUD, around 70 percent of the female population of New Zealand are on some form of contraception. Along with preventing pregnancy, contraception is often used...
New York City has always held a spot in my heart since I grew into my own and knew exactly what kind of person I was – a full blown hedonist who’s got an ache for a real metropolitan city. I know, it doesn’t get any more cliche than the...
One of our favourite burger spots Better Burger is challenging its customers this Earth Day (Sunday April 22), to eat their entire plate – including the packaging. Earth Day shines a light on the important issue of the amount of waste we create as a society. One of the biggest...
If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan you’re probably pretty familiar with the humble chick pea and tofu – one of my favourite things about them is how versatile they are when it comes to cooking. While I was sifting through Pinterest trying to find some new ideas for vegetarian...
Being a conscious consumer is massively important these days. It’s a trend that’s on the rise, and for good reason. Brands need to grow more transparent surrounding their ingredients, and this transparency will only ever be a good thing for everybody. It builds trust, which builds loyalty. We spoke to Danijela...
If you’re one who cares about what goes on your body and an advocate of conscientious beauty brands then you probably already know of Dr. Hauschka. Not only do they create certified organic and cruelty-free cosmetics, they also champion sustainability and make a difference around the world. It’s interesting to...
Food, food, glorious food. New Zealand has an incredible food scene, with cafes and restaurants dotted all over, you never have to go to the same place twice! And with that we have an amazing bunch of guys and gals posting on Instagram about their food adventures, right around the...
Designed and engineered in Germany, but refined Down Under, M2woman Editor test-drives the small car that’s a big deal for one of motoring’s most iconic marques. Coming up to two years of being a new parent, your before-baby identity can take a bit of a beating – of the makeup-less,...
All of you organic foodies out there are probably already aware of the super popular organic wholefood refillery GoodFor which opened in Ponsonby almost a year ago. GoodFor have been bringing Kiwis waste-free shopping since early 2017. Their Williamson Avenue store is filled with organic bulk wholefoods that use zero...
We are currently in the midst of VICELAND’s annual Women’s Week, (to coincide with International Women’s Day), at to celebrate SKY is broadcasting shows that are all about empowering women. One of the shows being broadcast that does this exceptionally well is the docu-series Woman hosted by Gloria Steinem. If...
Season two of the popular VICELAND show States Of Undress is here and as part of VICELAND’s Women’s Week broadcast on SKY now is the perfect time to get your fashion fix. Follow host Hailey Gates around the world and learn about how fashion influences and reflects different cultures, religions...
The highly anticipated second season of Marvel’s show Jessica Jones is being released on Netflix to coincide with International Women’s Day (8 March). If you’ve watched the first season of the show you’ll already know Jessica Jones, played by Krysten Ritter, is a trouble-making private investigator with straight up amazing...
From our first Journey To Excellence Forum (16 FEB 2018), Naomi Ballantyne (ONZM), Managing Director, Partners Life:...
Whether you’re aware of it or not, every single day we all participate in the fashion world. We make decisions about what we want to wear based on the way we want to present ourselves, what the weather might be like and for what we’re doing throughout the day. Fashion...
If you’re in need of a new gripping and eye-opening show to watch look no further than VICELAND’s Woman. The docu-series is hosted by feminist icon Gloria Steinem and puts forward often confronting issues that women around the world have to face. The eight episodes take us through countries such...
This past Monday a selection of women from all over New Zealand were invited to attend an exclusive Lexus Women’s Day at Hampton Downs Race track. When I found out I would be attending this day a flurry of conflicting emotions ran through me from “wow this is an amazing...
From our first Journey To Excellence Forum (16 FEB 2018), Naomi Ballantyne (ONZM), Managing Director, Partners Life:...
Why only treat her on Mother’s Day? Here’s our list of great gift ideas to pamper the important women in our lives. Clarins Double Serum Clarins Double Serum is a luxurious anti-ageing serum revitalises the skin. It’s a covetable piece for beauty lovers and helps to give skin a radiant...
Gloria Steinem has spent over half a century advocating for female rights and has been somewhat of a figure head for the feminist movement since the 1960’s. At the age of 82 she shows no signs of slowing down as she hosts her new show Woman on VICELAND. It comes as...
It has been 125 years since New Zealand gave women the right to vote, and yet many of us still face a battle for fair representation amongst the workplaces, the industries, and the private and public sector companies that drive our economy and our livelihoods. It almost seems like you can’t...
When television focuses on fashion we’re usually used to seeing runway models and avant-garde red carpet looks which is part of why VICELAND’s States of Undress is so refreshing. Model/actor/journalist Hailey Gates guides us through countries like Mexico, France and Romania to document the difference in fashion around the globe and the...
From Gucci’s newest Chinese New Year inspired collection to luxury seaside accommodation in Christchurch – we’ve gathered up the must-have covetable pieces and places for Autumn. Dog Days It’s the year of the dog and to celebrate Gucci have released a special collection for the occasion. Handbags, shoes, clothes and...
There’s nothing like settling down with a warm cup of tea and a good book – so get stuck in, and give one of these new novels a try. The Astonishing Colour Of After Emily X.R. Pan Leigh Chen Sanders is sixteen when her mother dies by suicide, leaving only...
If you were to look for albums made entirely by men, it wouldn’t take too long to lose the ability to count them on both hands. Albums made entirely by women? Well that is a different story. Georgia Nott noticed this gap and decided she needed to do something about...
From nail-biting thrillers to heart pounding action, Autumn is all about movies that will get the adrenaline pumping! Tomb Raider In cinemas 15 march 2018 “The fate of humanity is now in your hands,” this may sound like a lot of pressure for a 21-year-old but fiercely independent Lara Croft...
The songs you are about to hear on every radio station and stereo, plus the upcoming artists you should familiarise yourself with. Caroline Rose Loner Four years after her debut album Indie rocker Caroline Rose is back with what can be best described as an album filled to the brim...
The end of Summer may be upon us – but don’t worry there there’s still some great events to look forward to as we head into Autumn. March The Big Hoot Auckland-wide March – May 2018 Auckland is about to be invaded by giant owls! Up to 47 owls, all...
Grace Wright Artist, currently taking place in the Child Cancer Foundation’s Haier Big Hoot Art Trail I’d name my autobiography: Diving Head First To me success means: To reach the end of your life having enjoyed every moment along the way and looking back regretting nothing. My most treasured possession:...
Emma Parry Doctor, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Lifemum Medical Ambassador, Businesswoman I’d name my autobiography: ‘Women, Vaginas and Success’! It’s the working title of a book I started writing a couple of years ago. It’s semi-autobiographical and focuses on the stories of the women and families I’ve cared for. I figured...
Ricki Harrison Business Development Manager at Nutra Organics I’d name my autobiography: Life, Love And Other Mysteries… To me success means: To blaze a trail for myself. To stand on my own two feet knowing that effort, talent, the support of a team you trust and sometimes a little luck...
Millicent Austin Florist, La Femme Fleur I’d name my autobiography: The Flower Lady To me success means: Success is convincing my local community to see flowers as a necessity, not a luxury. And having their homes full of beautiful blooms every week. My most treasured possession: My dog Freida. The...
On March 8th, 2018, International Women’s Day, women were again celebrated for their tenacity and resistance in the face of past and present challenges. In honour, we are celebrating 13 women who are working to create a better and safer life and planet for current and future generations. Eleanor Roosevelt...
Gender diversity and pay equity in the workplace should not be something we still have to discuss. Yet, New Zealand woman are still getting paid 9.4% less than men and under 30% of top-listed board directors are women*. M2woman decided it was time to take charge and influence meaningful change...
Jessica Chastain is devoted to empowering women, from playing a significant role in #MeToo and #TimesUp, to encouraging women to break free of societies’ ideals of what it means to be a woman and decide for themselves. It is this devotion that made Chastain the perfect choice as the face...
Cosmeceutical skincare – we’ve been here many times before. By now, we should already understand that a prescribed regime – as in a customised collection of products that are specifically suited to your particular skin condition, needs and goals – is the way to truly see results. Dr. Ben Johnson MD,...
It’s been a tough few months, constantly having to dab sweat off our upper lip during the exhausting heat waves. Moving out of summer, we’ll be replenishing our dehydrated and sun-damaged skin as well as using brightening treatments to even skin tone for a flawless canvas. With the latest wave...
A range of fresh new special delights for every avid beauty collector. Desperately Coveting From mattes, satins and shimmers to metallic finishes, the NARSissist Wanted Eyeshadow Palette, $94, ticks off everything you’ve ever wanted in a palette, all with an intensely rich colour payoff to last all night. Brush Worthy...
Flirty Finishes Shiseido’s new UV Lip Colour Splash SPF42 PA+++, $36 , serves as a versatile lightweight tinted lip protector that can be used under or over your lip products to provide a veil against the harsh UV rays. Use under 16Brand Colourrulez Lipgloss, $21, a three-tiered gradient gloss that...
Skincare that doesn’t cost the earth Complicated skincare can aggravate skin and even confuse the best of us. Naturally derived Sukin skincare takes us back to basics with a simple 1, 2, 3 regime. Reminding us that we need to get the basics right first before we get caught up in trend-focused or...
