TREAT YOURSELF
THIS CHRISTMAS
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Christmas is a time of magic, but it can also be a time of stress with last-minute shopping in overcrowded, overheated stores and battles for the last carpark space.
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he team at Merivale Mall believe that Christmas is also about needing some ‘me time’. They believe their customers deserve to treat themselves as well as their friends and family during the festive season. Their unhurried, calm environment is perfect to do some gift shopping, and to make things as easy as possible, there are three late nights coming up when they remain open until 8pm. They are Thursday 15 December, Thursday 22 December and Friday 23 December. There are wonderful gift shops, boutiques, and quality food stores so whether you are shopping for presents, for your wardrobe or for the dining table, they will have something for you.
And while you’re there, why not make the most of the experience? Catch up with friends for a coffee, book yourself a beauty or hair treatment, and browse the shops with yourself in mind. The shops are full of this summer’s gorgeous rich, bright colours and floral designs. The emphasis is on the feminine and on letting your inner fashionista shine through with contrasting patterns being the season’s top trend. They all combine stunningly with the hot, new metallic look featuring strongly in shoes, bags and clothing. And if the gift you bought for someone else doesn’t find its way under the tree on Christmas Eve after all? Well, don’t you deserve a treat too?
Mary Outran, Sophie Doull
Leah de Friez, Sarah Davidge
SUMMER STYLE STORMS THE CATWALK
Rebecca Dore, Kris Bickerton, Katy Jeffrey
Lucy Downes, Allanah Diver, Mackenzie Scott
On Thursday 27 October, sartorial hot spot Merivale Mall showcased the hottest looks of the coming seasons as part of its annual Fashion Show.
Sophie Doull
Chris Ashton, Ben Whitty, Paul Lawrence, Ryan Koning
Angela Stone
Michelle Thompson, Juhee Choi
Photos by Jane Wyles Photography - for copies email janewyles@paradise.net.nz 38 December 15, 2016 Metropol