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There’s always one image in every issue that lingers with me long after we’ve gone to print. This time, it’s the beautiful photo of Zambesi co-founder Elisabeth Findlay clasping a bouquet of peonies, captured by her daughter Marissa. Not only is Liz

Italian designer Achille Castiglioni drew inspiration from the dandelion when creating his Taraxacum light in 1960, revising the classic design in 1988 for Italian company Flos (seen here). Formed from 20 polished aluminium triangles and 60 Globulux

EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE ONLINE AT POWERSURGE.CO.NZ Warm metallic elements continue to make statements in stylish interiors. However, handmade pieces, like this solid brass Gaze Mirror, are always going to defy trends, lasting a lifetime and bringing co

The once dominant glossy paint look has been pushed aside, with technology now allowing us to enjoy the toned-down beauty of matte finishes, such as Resene SpaceCote Flat. Yellow is a great accent colour if you want to highlight the most important el

Gliding through a black sea by the light of the golden moon, sampans of a fishing village sail past traditional pagodas and floating gardens, full of oriental flora. While it seems an idyllic setting to drift through while on holiday, this romantic s

Atruly personal home reveals a great deal about its occupants, and Laurinda Sutcliffe’s peaceful Herne Bay abode is awash with mementos from trips abroad, with a resort-style feel that is mirrored by the bohemian aesthetic of her fashion label. Co-fo

Sharing the site of some of Auckland’s first pine trees stands one of the country’s original residential high-rises. As strong in stature as a grand evergreen, the 10-storey ivory apartment building, affectionately named The Pines, has overlooked its

When interior stylist Michelle Halford redecorated her downstairs living room she was determined to find the perfect sofa for the space. With a refined, Scandinavian-inspired interior, Michelle’s home has been featured in several magazines, and it pl

As an island nation at the bottom of the world, we’ve always had a unique outlook. A new exhibition, Moana Currents, by the New Zealand Fashion Museum, dives deep into our distinct cultural identity and dress sense, woven with Māori and Pacific infle

Pink has fallen in and out of fashion favour for both men and women over time. The word itself was first introduced in the English language in the 17th-century, after flowers of the same colour and name. Tricky to produce in fine fabric, the colour h

Looking through the archives of New Zealand’s fashion history, you’d be hard-pressed to miss the presence of Zambesi – that clever brand with a cult-like status among those who like their wardrobe to be as clever as their wit. This season marks the 4

Join the Simply You team for a decadently long lunch and hear expert tips on how to incorporate colour and the latest trends into every aspect of your life – from interior styling to fashion and beauty. Returning to Auckland and Wellington, this excl

PROBLEM: Darkness around the eyes SOLUTION: Ultra R4 Collagen 360° Eye Masks Our eyes are the window to our soul, but also the window to late nights and ageing, so this delicate area can always do with some help in the form of potent, efficacious ski

When it comes to decadence in the beauty world, it’s hard to go past La Prairie. Founded in 1931 in Montreux, Switzerland, the iconic skin and beauty brand has established a reputation for calling on precious, high quality ingredients – including rar

Sumerian men and women are said to have been the first to invent and wear lipstick about 5000 years ago, grinding semi-precious jewels and mixing them with white lead. In China, beeswax balm containing scented oils was used to protect the lips, and w

Why does hair turn yellow? Lightening hair is a two-part process which first involves ‘lifting’ the hair’s depth to expose the natural undertone beneath (yellow for natural blondes, orange for brunettes and redheads), and then applying a purple or bl

AN EAST-MEETS-WEST HAIR FACIAL “The stuffed ostrich, which holds court centre salon, is the Paris flagship’s talisman, but I’m quickly ushered past the stately fowl and into the tiny treatment room, which may be the space’s unsung hero. My hair’s hea

If an even, smooth complexion is on your wish list, Dr. Hauschka’s natural Regenerating Day Cream Complexion, $120, could be a match made in heaven. Designed to help iron out fine lines and wrinkles, the subtle hint of bronzing pigment in the formula

Giorgio Armani was initially a doctor, Mick Jagger studied economics and Jeff Bezos chucked in a Wall Street career to start Amazon in his garage. Your career path is far from fixed by the time you leave school or university, and Jackie Smith is New

It was Hippocrates who, around the year 400 BC, coined the famous quote, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – which to this day influences the advancement of medicine and healing. Through his scientific study of the medicinal propert