march 2016
mULTI aWarD-WINNING PUBLIShING cOmPaNY PUBLISHER charlotte Smulders Star media 12 Venture Place, Middleton Christchurch 8024 379 7100 GROUP EDITOR Kate Preece kate@starmedia.kiwi EDITOR Victoria Tait victoria.tait@starmedia.kiwi DESIGN Emma O'Sullivan
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Style explores the best of Christchurch, giving readers the opportunity to develop and celebrate their individual style in life, home and fashion. A monthly publication, Style is presented on high grade gloss stock with a hard cover. Delivered flow wrapped to top real estate value homes around Christchurch, it targets readers with a high disposable income. Designed to inspire, Style has a lengthy shelf life that offers excellent value for your advertising choice. Star Media is not responsible for any actions taken on the information in these articles. The information and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the opinion of Star Media or its editorial contributors. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information within this magazine, however Star Media can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information.
There is something so inviting about the warmth and colours of autumn. In this issue we look at fashion and interior trends that embrace the season with rich, deep colours – such as navy, burgundy, mustard, and deep greens – and textured fabrics that offer an ultra-lush look. Be inspired by Covet Me (pg. 17) and the fashion editorial (pg. 41) that was photographed at Riccarton House as the first of the autumnal leaves began to fall. As our city prepares for the cooler weather we also take a look at more serious matters in our rebuild section (pg. 34). This month’s focus is on ‘As is, where is’ properties, and we outline what you need to know before selling or buying. I also had the opportunity to speak
with the beautiful Abigail Boyle (pg. 14). As prima ballerina in the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company, her stellar career is as impressive as the work that goes on behind the scenes. Looking ahead to Easter weekend at the end of the month, we provide some advice for travelling families in the new Style Junior section. You will love our showcase of children’s fashion straight from the catwalks of Europe (pg. 48). Ross Kiddie takes the new matt-look Peugeot 208 for a spin (pg. 64) and with weddings on many people’s minds, we offer advice and top trends for the big day, too (pg. 64). Enjoy the latest Style, Victoria Tait STYLE EDITOr