Unless you have thick skin or a lot of practice in taking direct feedback, most people will agree that being criticised can be rather uncomfortable. The trick to turning criticism into something valuable is to distance yourself from your initial emotional response, find the nugget of truth embedded in the...
As we age, we become more familiar with our own baseline personality. We know whether we fit into the extrovert or introvert camp. We can put a label to our core being whether that is sporty, intellectual, fun, etc. When it comes to money however, we often struggle to acknowledge...
While the new year seems to be the time to lay down or recap those big ambitious goals, I got thinking a little more about the small things this summer. On New Year’s day, our family headed to the beach with some friends and took part in their annual ritual...
We may not be able to travel to Paris but at least now we can shop like we’re there. French fashion house, Louis Vuitton have recently blessed us with their third New Zealand boutique, a homage to their Spirit of Travel, in Westfield Newmarket, Auckland. Celebrating the brand’s savior-faire, the...
Party in Pōneke Wellington’s favourite summer street festival is back to entertain, excite and wow visitors this March with talented musicians, artists and performers giving us their best show on the infamous Cuba Street. The iconic CubaDupa festival will take over the Capital’s most vibrant street on 26th and 27th...
When picking out a new car, easily the most trivial but at the same time crucial aspect of the decision is the colour. The shade of the outer coat has little practical function, yet we absolutely factor it in, because if we pick one we don’t like, we have to...
Lazy days spent at the beach or relaxing at home are well paired with a good book in your hands. We’ve put together a list of the best new releases to while away these hot days with. From heartfelt memoirs to new novels from best selling authors, to calls for...
We have compiled a list of all the movies and TV shows that you should be putting on your summer watch list. spot Death on the Nile For those who love a bit of Agatha Christie, it’s time to get excited! The long awaited follow-up to 2017’s Murder on the...
A study conducted by Texas-based online journal, Neuroscience News.com proves that, after listening to a certain piece of music that truly touches the soul, our brains—the sections being the Heschl’s gyrus and the superior temporal gyrus, to be more specific—light up like a Christmas tree. What a beautiful thought, to...
Our world has become a small one, made of lightly jostling bubbles. Time moves quicker than usual, but in the moment, it’s at a snail’s pace. This new insular world we’ve created for ourselves is due to an even smaller world of microorganisms that inexplicably have the power to ravage...
Santa’s been and gone, Christmas dinners have been eaten and a brand-new year has arrived. Synonymous with popping champagne corks ushering in the New Year, is the making of resolutions. If one of your New Year resolutions is to be more successful with money, keep reading as these 5 pointers...
Tammy Faye sat, dressed in a flowing white gown, her memorably warm face with her iconic eyelashes beaming at the screen in front of her, and hosted the first-ever satellite interview on her own The PTL [Praise The Lord] Club network. ‘The PTL Club’, if you didn’t already know, was...
Strike Gold La Prairie has bottled the majestic light effects of the gracious golden hour in their Pure Gold collection. The power of the noble metal is used to impart immediate radiance to the skin and release actives over time in a sustained manner to replenish the skin long term....
Keep your cool and ride the wave of the summer daze with these beauty essentials. Beauty by Sophie Chung | Image by Gisou Beauty Hotlist Boost your beauty gears into overdrive with the latest essentials. 1. Floral Spice Elevate your everyday space with a spritz of Aesop Cythera Aromatique Room...
In an industry that is known for its fickleness, 100 years in business is definitely something to celebrate. And Gucci really knew how to celebrate during their recent Love Parade show for the brand’s centenary year. Taking over Hollywood Boulevard in LA, Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, put on a visual...
Look no further if you are wondering what is on trend this summer, M2woman has you covered! A Natural Feeling There’s something about cotton that just screams summer. Comfortable, light, breathable and durable, cotton really is the MVP when the warmer months come rolling around. One Kiwi brand who knows...
Soak up the blissful rays of summer in the most luxurious of poolside loungers. Handcrafted to withstand the harshest of elements and with a sleek shape mirroring the natural curves of the body, the Ko Lanta sun lounger from Lujo will transport you to halcyon days time and time again....
If there’s one thing we all embraced last year it was the return of the humble picnic. Take the wholesome, free activity into ’22 with elevated picnic style at your local park or in the backyard for some outdoor entertainment. Style Tip: Investing in great outdoor accessories does double duty...
La Dolce Vita is a way of life that most Italians try to adhere to, quite literally meaning “the good life”. So do as the Italians do and embrace the languid days of summer lounging. With relaxed, rustic furnishings, nostalgic beach accessories and citrus accents, bring the La Dolce Vita...
Solar Power – The sun has powerful effects on our mood so why not bring those good vibes into your home this summer. For an instant dose of Vitamin D, surround yourself with bursts of sunshine, through pops of vibrant yellow, solar motifs and positive affirmations. Start the year off...
Summer is the perfect time to get into the great outdoors, especially after half a year of being stuck inside. Kick-off the new year with the kiwi summer favourite. As you become one with nature again, add a little glam to your camping basics with stylish yet functional essentials. Scroll...
Hit refresh on the home-front and give your space an update with these new drops in home tech and furnishings. Earth Appeal Those with an eye for the latest in interior trends will have noticed the recent emergence of minimalist Cali-Cool aesthetic. Light and fresh interiors are complemented by raw...
We all have someone in our lives who swears by their daily shot of apple cider vinegar in the morning. More than likely they’re screwing up their face and fighting back the urge to hurl it back upright after (it’s not a substance renowned for its delectable taste), but millions...
Do you sometimes wonder what your dreams mean? Are they just random nonsense, as some people maintain, or might they offer some sort of reflection on your life? Especially the more bizarre dreams, like, why was I apparently driving my car backwards? Or that nightmare about being attacked by a...
Wellness news is here to ensure you’re healthy, well and good from head to toe, and inside out. Silky Slumber Getting enough sleep is an essential part of our physical and mental health. Assisting with cognitive ability, alertness and helping to starve off diseases, the benefits of getting our regular...
The amount of beauty and skincare brands on the shelves at the stores nowadays is positively dizzying, to the point where it’s a wonder anyone is able to come away with a satisfying purchase. Rather than playing ‘skincare roulette’ and picking a random label, not really knowing what’s in the...
For many of us, our earliest cooking memories often involve a parent or family member showing us how to make a simple (yet inevitably messy) dish, perhaps something along the lines of pancakes or chocolate cookies. Our family’s influence on our kitchen experience flows through to those old-faithful family dishes,...
Refreshing, versatile, and easy to make. It’s no surprise the Margarita is one of the world’s favourite cocktails. Created in 1948 by Margaret Sames, the original recipe is simple and has remained unchanged since the beginning: Cointreau, tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, and a salt rim. In fact, Cointreau and...
There is nothing more exciting than a gastronomic experience that takes your cooking, coffee, drinks or kitchen to the next level, so scroll down to find out the M2woman must-haves. Drink Up There’s nothing like a refreshing, fruity drink on a hot summer’s day. It’s even better when that drink...
To the majority of outsiders, the beautiful southern city of Queenstown is synonymous with thrilling, blood-pumping adventure filled activities. From the bungee jumps, jet boats, canyon swings and a whole lot more, there’s a reason this town has earned the label of ‘Adventure Capital of the World’. However, don’t let...
There is something special about setting foot in an unfamiliar place, trying a new activity, or having a novel experience. The short of it is that venturing off the beaten path and really experiencing the world is food for the soul, be it making lasting memories, cultivating new friendships, or...
There’s no doubt that the past couple of years have been tough and required us to find new ways to make things work – including what has for a long time been for many the elusive goal of ‘work-life’ balance. Throw managing health (both physical and mental), home-schooling, working, managing...
There are many things I am learning to embrace during this time of uncertainty, not surprisingly and I’m sure this may resonate with many of you – the head full of grey hair that emerged over lockdown. Now normally those greys wouldn’t have had a chance as I pursued my...
Here is the latest news from the world of success and business, breaking down burnout, diversity in the workplace and the keys to success. The Performance Pursuit In the ever-competitive world we live in, being busy is almost something to brag about. However, this busyness doesn’t necessarily lead to productivity...
Even if you don’t much like people, there is no denying that summer, with its high saturation of tinsel, resolutions and warm evenings is most definitely party season. Usually, I escape this time with nothing more than a sense of self-loathing due to flashbacks from the work Christmas do, but...
There are so many ways in which to get inventive and creative when home decorating, that it can become overwhelming, especially without a solid starting point from which to express the desired mood for a space. Fortunately, when it comes to the strongest visual element, colour, we have the Pantone...
Now that most of us are back at work, I’m sure there’s one thing we can all agree on – bring back those Friday social afternoons with the work crew! And while the days are hot and the sun is still shining right through until the evening, we still want...
Other than those annoying people who possess the superpower of being able to fall asleep the second their head hits the pillow, everyone has been through that bizarre sensation of rolling into bed completely knackered… and then staring at the ceiling for hours wondering why they can’t fall asleep. It’s an...
For those who don’t know, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. What does that mean? Well, that kind of depends on what your zodiac sign is and a bunch of other technical details related to feng shui astrology, but apparently, for Italian fashion house Gucci, it means it’s time...
There was once a time where a piece of art was simply an artefact, intended to be appreciated and admired from afar. Centuries of evolution in the medium have resulted in any number of alterations to visual art, the latest being an experience truly unique to the modern day that...
