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SNEAKING INTO SPRING
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Sneaking into spring Sneaking into spring
Cool white sneakers are one of this season’s highly coveted accessories, paired with all manner of apparel from casual to chic to couture.
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Major shoe designers such as Kathryn Wilson, Asics, Saben and Cole Haan have all added to their bright white sneaker options
Following the runaway success of last summer’s Stella Slide, Saben adds newcomer, the Sunday Sneaker to its repertoire, adding extra luxe summer appeal such as mock-croc detail with gold webbing and gold eyelets in addition to comfortable moulded footbeds, rubber soles and leather uppers.
Understated and practical for everyday wear, this season’s sneakers will take you from beach to BBQ with stylish ease.
Saben designer Roanne Jacobson says the sneaker is a wardrobe staple that can’t be missed, and Metropol agrees. Here are some for you to check out:
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Shades of Silver
When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone. It’s a natural For lunges and lounging process but it does not have to be a gruelling one. When teamed with a precision cut, the result is transformative, explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Just because you have silver hair coming in and you want to go grey gracefully, doesn’t mean it has to be a silver colour,” she says. “We help you discover if you are warm or cool based on hair, skin and eyes, and from there we help you decide the best look for you.” While those with a warm base suit silver hair with soft champagne, sandy iris,
The breathability and functionality work wonders when breaking a sweat. But as much as tights are used for being active, they are used just strawberry beige, or translucent butterscotch tones, those with a cool base suit silver dove, champagne lilac or platinum iris. “Getting your colour undertone is so important and Marlow high when this is done right it gives waist fl o your face an instant brightening, leggings lift and can take years o ,” Vicki says. “Get it wrong and you will feel drab and look drained and older… consultation is key!”
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Activewear has been having a moment for a while now, and it doesn’t seem like the popularity is going anywhere fast. For workouts and walks, stretchy pants have a purpose.
as much for the exact opposite. Lounging, relaxing, and running errands; activewear has become a comfortable alternative for everything in between.
Silver & Grey Specialists
Marlow thermal rib zip front top and fl o high waist rib legging Camilla and Marc zala logo knit pant Sportscraft avito legging in khaki
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Men's Hair & Skin care Men’s Hair & Skin care
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An experience you won't forget
On October 28 from 3-8pm come into Acacia Skin Health and Beauty with your friend to receive an experience you won’t forget, with a complimentary glass of champagne, skin analysis and prizes to be won. On purchasing 3 O Cosmedics products you receive a free facial! Booking fee is $50 which is redeemable on product purchase.
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Short textured hair
A haircut that creates texture, volume and movement. To increase volume to this type of haircut, Mike suggests adding movement by scrunching while blow-drying or adding a wave to it using hot irons or a weave perm. Colour may be used to add volume. Use these products: MHC Conditioner MHC Shampoo Whip MHC Texturising Crème
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Variety, personality & quality
With colour bursting out all around us, spring is the perfect time to rethink your spectacle frames. Gone are the days when we select safe blacks and greys to blend with every outfi t. Today’s glasses frames are an accessory in their own right, and with them front and centre on your face they need to be gorgeous.
When it comes to colour and shape, the rules are there are no rules and certainly no age limits apply. ‘In fashion’ is itself a dated concept in spectacle frames because everything is on the table. You simply choose what you like and the sheer variety means that your frames are innately timeless and individual to you. Matthews Eyewear Eyecare Riccarton has a huge range of frames, full of personality and the best quality around. Ultra-soughtafter Maui Jim sunglasses are joined by quirky Parisian brand Carolyn Abram, plus sleek American designs from Garret Leight, and German indie brand Kreuzbergkinder are just a few of the designer names in store. Experts at fi tting frames to faces, you’ll leave with sunglasses or spectacles that enhance your look and express your style.
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That winning smile
It says a lot about how far we have progressed in the making and fi tting of dentures when those wearing them fi nd themselves receiving compliments about their teeth.
Today’s dentures aren’t about just replacing what has been there before. More importantly, they are about being aesthetically pleasing while feeling like a natural fi t in the mouth.
Ryan Carlton of Dentures Plus is committed to making every denture fi tting appointment a positive experience for clients.
Every aspect of denture work is carried out here, whether that be full, partial, implant or immediate dentures. It is the only clinic in Christchurch to have the welder specifi cally designed for the repair of partial dentures.
Sports mouthguards and splints are also available.
Ryan’s team is a global one, including Ryan’s wife, Marion, who is a German-trained dental technician. “Having such an international team has helped us extend our knowledge of the many di erent techniques out there,” Ryan says.
Ryan recommends clients visit before their teeth are removed so the natural face shape can be appraised, thereby ensuring the denture is sculpted more realistically.
This is when the expertise of the denture makers proves invaluable, resulting in dentures that are indistinguishable from real teeth.
HEALTH &WELLBEING.
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Clear Away Spots & Acne
Wildflower Botanicals have formulated a duo utilising native extracts to help treat acne, spots, and related skin issues. Calm Mist acts as a soothing and conditioning toner, with kanuka, tea tree, and German chamomile. Clarify Gel contains totara extract to target acnecausing bacteria and aloe vera to help prevent and heal scarring.
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One-stop shop for health and wellbeing
We are a boutique Pilates & Barre studio offering small group classes & private one on one sessions individually tailored to clients needs. We are a one stop shop covering your health & wellbeing, offering Nutrition consultations alongside your fitness goals
Corrective Skin Transformations
O Cosmedics Peels work to transform the skin and achieve cell optimisation, using natural fruit extracts together with pure, medical strength actives. Find a clinic near you.
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GERnetic’s advanced, highly concentrated and effective products address the specifiic needs of the skin with exceptional results. Contact award-winning aesthetician Wendy Barker to learn more.
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Not ready for the gym?
With the current challenges of busy lifestyles, family and work pressure and of course lockdowns, we know that it can be hard to get to the gym. At Total Fitness we offer the online Virtual Services of Personal Training and Nutrition so you can get fit and lose weight in your own home. • Convenient • Effective • Affordable • No parking required
