May/June 2018 Issue

This issue, as we have promised, we have continued the conversation of women in the workforce and gender equality at senior levels. In this issue, we focus on the concept of women supporting other women. Many of those we have interviewed on the subject have spoken about that damage that...

From luxury skincare to stationary inspired by Hollywood icons we’ve hand picked a selection of this season’s most covetable pieces. Escentual For a signature scent perfume Prada’s La Femme is a great choice. La Femme is a floral and feminine fragrance that pays homage to the frangipani flower, with spicy...

Gin Wigmore’s new album Ivory is dropping April 6 and already Wigmore has released a slew of empowering tunes from the new album as part of her #GirlGang project. The singer teamed up with five different inspiring female artists to create original pieces of art inspired by each of the...

Take a closer look at the intricacy and fragility of human connections – from friendships to relationships to families, these are some of our top reads that deal with the human connections we all have. Women In Sunlight Frances Mayes Women in Sunlight revolves around the life of three women...

An all-female heist team, wise-cracking superheroes and more, as we give you the rundown on the movies worth seeing throughout May and June. Ocean’s 8   “For three-and-a-half weeks, the Met will be hosting its annual ball and we are going to rob it.” This is Debbie Ocean’s (played by...

Oprah Winfrey on the role that took 56 years to come to light. Interview and images courtesy of Disney. It has been 56 years since the sci-fi novel, A Wrinkle In Time first made its way onto the bookshelves of young people around the world – and in 2018, the...

Winter may be coming, but that doesn’t mean you have to hibernate until September – here’s the hottest events throughout May and June. May Auckland Writers Festival Aotea Centre, May 15 – May 20 The Auckland Writers Festival returns for 2018 – and over 200 of the world’s best authors will...

On February 16 2018, M2woman hosted its first ever Journey To Excellence panel where we discussed gender diversity and pay parity in the workplace – one point that did arise, however, was the need for women to empower and help each other. We spoke to some of New Zealand’s top...

Late last year, Clarins released the eight generation of their iconic Double Serum – a highly-anticipated release for the brand’s loyal followers. Housing 20 plant extracts and a new hero ingredient, turmeric, the Double Serum can be best described as an anti-aging concentrate that promotes better functioning and communication within...

A curated selection of glow-getting goodies and sensual olfactory picks to leave a trail of mystery during the icy season. Styling By Juvena Worsfold Photography By Laura Court Dior Capture Youth Glow Booster, $190. Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Brightening Hydragel Cream, $99. Tom Ford Jasmine Rouge, EDP, 50ml, $378. L’Occitane...

While the rest of the world is falling head over heels like it’s a Black Friday sale for New Zealand’s natural self care products, it seems that us kiwis take it for granted. A truly green and clean nation filled with people who are creating products directed by moral compass,...

In light of recent events, the Autumn Winter 2018 catwalk shows were a mix of interpretations by creative directors of the now globally prevalent neo-feminism. Exhibiting ways to express power and strength whilst maintaining a sense of sex appeal and soft femininity was the apparent challenge. Drawing from menswear as...

As we know, our skin is the largest organ in the human body and without its protection, we’d die. It’s also very beautiful – and by some estimates, we spend more than USD100 billion annually, hoping to enhance our skin. The problem? Knowing what to choose and why. We asked...

Just in time for our seasonal inspo search, the four global fashion weeks served an array of looks that focused on wearability. With the intention to champion uniqueness; natural, loose and carefree styling was popularized. In this issue, we discover how to recreate the styles that rode the running theme...

Trapped in the cyclical humdrum of work-life, the olfactory world opens a new chapter that encourages brave spontaneity to live our deepest fantasies. Free Spirit Emanating the elegant confidence of the travelling woman who scours the world, a powerful blend of floral chypres, oak moss, freesia and mirabelle plum evokes...

A range of fresh new special delights for every avid beauty collector. Botanical Blend Sukin Ultra Hydrating Body Oil, $28.99, combines the goodness of sunflower, jojoba, rosehip, marula seed and avocado oils to smoothen and nourish dry skin with no oily residue. Floral Bliss Jurlique’s long-awaited Rosewater Balancing Mist Intense...

Atop a perfectly prepped and primed canvas, we’re going full circle back to brown to create the universally flattering light-handed smokey eye. Alpha Power With the fashion industry’s movement gravitating towards the celebration of bare-faced beauty, smooth glowing skin is the fundamental objective we need to tick off. Resurfacing and...

Call it delaying the inevitable, but we can’t seem to let go of any burst of warmth and colour. The vibrant, whimsical illustrated handbag and silk scarf from Christian Dior may just do the trick of injecting sunny, positive vibes into the dreariest of winter days. Styling By Juvena Worsfold...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Witchery White Shirt Campaign which hopes to bring awareness and raise funds towards ovarian cancer research. Tuesday May 8 marks the day, and Witchery are encouraging Kiwis to wear a white shirt in support of those suffering from ovarian cancer. To commemorate...

Keep up to date with all the latest trends and news in the fashion world. 90s Child The ‘90s have had a major impact on fashion over the last four years – from baby doll dresses and band tees to tattoo chokers and oversized plaid shirts, there’s something very grungy...

Athletic apparel brand Reebok and actress Gal Gadot are joining forces to empower women through fitness. Gadot has been announced as the face of Reebok’s ‘Be More Human’ campaign which strives to inspire women of all ages to embrace a more active lifestyle. Reebok have introduced Gadot through a series...

Meet the New Zealanders who are turning their love for all things health-related into lucrative business opportunities. In 2019, the wellness industry is booming – from nutritionists to yoga teachers, there’s now a higher demand than ever before for all things health and fitness related, and it’s not just overseas....

There was a time when eating a completely plant-based diet was seen as ‘plain’ or ‘dull’, but with more people choosing to try out the vegan way of life in the last ten years, most of us have realised cutting out animal products doesn’t have to mean missing out on...

The latest products and news you need to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape this Autumn. Keeping It Simple One of Adidas’ newest sneaker offerings is the Adidas Deerupt with the casual streetwear design paying homage to the last shoe the company’s founder, Adi Dassler worked on back...

The nights are a little longer and colder now but that’s the perfect excuse for some inside entertaining. To help add some flavour to your evenings The experts from QT Hotels have two simple cocktail recipes that will add some flair to any occasion. Shinsen Martini Cocktail by Jared Thibault...

I vividly remember as a child my Father thanking his apprentices at the end of every day for coming to work. I secretly laughed to myself thinking “Silly Dad, thanking them for coming to work – he is paying them to come in!” Prior to entering the world of recruitment,...

It’s very easy for us to conform to stereotypes and to inadvertently mould our children with these preconceptions. Boys are usually given action figures, guns and the like and girls are usually often dressed in pink and surrounded by dolls, princesses and fairy tales where they are rescued by the...

This is a question I hear quite often working in the marketing discipline. Advertising is one of the tangible parts of marketing (we all have those parts of our jobs, the ones that our parents can get a handle on). But advertising is just that, a part of marketing. I...