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The Top 5 Spring Pieces You Need From Moochi’s Latest Palette
After the year we’ve all had, last Spring seems like a lifetime ago. However, the recent spell of warm weather and floral blossoms have bought with it a sense of renewal and optimism. Local designer brand, Moochi, have taken inspiration from this forward-thinking outlook with their latest palette, In Bloom, showing us a bright and […]
If You’re Going To Celebrate Prohibition, Do It In Style
To celebrate 100 years since Prohibition, premium Champagne Piper-Heidsieck held an intimate gathering last month 1920’s style, where the French fizz flowed and live jazz music set the tone for a roaring occasion. Entry was by secret password only and was held at Dida’s Wine Lounge in Herne Bay, Auckland, situated next to Glengarry, which […]
I Am For Life
The demands of convenience and immediate necessity above all else have delivered us a hyper-disposable society in which nearly everything that is created has waste intentionally designed into it. Disposability, enabled by linear, closed-loop systems pumping out single-use products, has fast become ubiquitous and normalised in today’s consumer culture. Prospects of a counter culture seeking […]
M2woman Spring 2020
Guidance For The Girls & All The Success News This Spring
Guidance For The Girls When you feel like you’re at a standstill in your career, what can be most helpful is talking to someone who has been there before. Receiving advice and hearing anecdotes can help put things into perspective and give us ideas to move forward and tackle any barriers in our way. Rachel...
Shaping Aotearoa
Ayesha Green (Kai Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu) is an artist based in ātepoti and her work, with it’s striking use of flat colours, concentrates on the visual language of nation building. Her work has quickly gained attention and last year she was announced as the winner of the National Contemporary Art Awards and earlier in 2020...
Flushed Glow
As the days get hotter, we’re looking forward to the next phase of glowy makeup and natural beauty. This year, the northern hemisphere sported pared back simplicity and a lacquerous glow atop the skin. Matte powders took a dive while luminous liquids, gels and cream formulas were tinted with cute and fresh shades. Australian Celebrity...
M2woman Christmas Gift Guide
Balance Your Skin With Savar
Hydrate skin, reduce shine, brighten skin and refine pores with the Savar Instant Boost Multi Toner, a natural balancing toner that is suitable for sensitive skin and also great for breakouts. Enriched with New Zealand marshmallow root extract and organic white tea to soothe, balance and ease inflammation, it will leave skin feeling wonderfully refreshed […]
Count Down To Christmas With This Gin Advent Calendar
Give the gift of a dram gift pack to be in the running for Best Gift Giver this holiday season. In the set are a flavourful range of 12 delicious gins, including Spit-Roasted Pineapple, Cucamelon and Chocolate Orange, to carry friends and family through the holiday season. The giftpacks are a collaboration between ‘That Boutique-y […]
Our Top Pick’s For Gifts This Christmas
With Christmas only just around the corner, we’ve done all the hard work for you and collated our best picks for gifts this Christmas. Whether it’s for a beauty guru, a top chef or fitspo queen, our gift guide has you covered. Boost Your Cooking With This Three Generation Guarantee Skillet The Ironclad Pan […]
Clean Living
This Is Why You Should Be Putting Lemons In Your Freezer
I’m sure we’ve all heard about the benefits of adding a squirt of lemon juice to our cup of water in the mornings, and there’s nothing I like better than a warm lemon honey drink when I have a cold – but it turns out the best way of all to be using lemons is […]
Sunscreen Safety – Is Your Sunblock Doing More Harm Than Good?
As we step into another season of renewal and enjoy the plentiful dose of Vitamin D that daylight savings provides, choosing the right sunscreen that is safe for both you and our environment has never been more important. Most sun protection products house a myriad of harmful chemicals that affect our already fragile marine life. […]
8 Ethical Clothing Labels To Make Shopping Easy
As shoppers, we are becoming increasingly aware of the what we’re purchasing and where it comes from. The drive towards making ethical clothing purchases has gained significant traction, but finding these fashion labels is not always clear-cut. We’ve put together a list of ethical clothing companies to consider when making your next purchase. Did I forget […]
Sustainable Luxury
Time Off In Tulum
South Beach, Tulum feels otherworldly. The entire stretch of unpaved road is lined with palm trees, fashion boutiques and health-oriented restaurants on the jungle side and bohemian luxe hotels on the beach side. Occasionally you’ll spot road signs encouraging you to “follow that dream”, “stay present” or “know thyself”. They do nothing for the flow […]
Make Your Dream Ring A Reality With An Ethical, Lab-Grown Diamond
The same enduring elegance. The same timeless sophistication. The same statement of love and celebration. Just a more ethical, affordable choice. Discover the real beauty of lab-grown diamonds Synonymous with love and ever-lasting union, diamonds have always transcended trends as a classic style statement, becoming treasured pieces that last a lifetime, and beyond. Such is […]
Sustainable Style & Livable Luxury: It’s the Future
Over the course of the past three years, designer Maggie Hewitt has been a vanguard in New Zealand’s sustainable luxury industry. Her brand, Maggie Marilyn, exudes a casual yet opulent feel and is creative in its way of remodelling very classic silhouettes. The combination of these characteristics makes each piece by Maggie instantly recognizable. Aside […]
100 Years of Prohibition
If You’re Going To Celebrate Prohibition, Do It In Style
To celebrate 100 years since Prohibition, premium Champagne Piper-Heidsieck held an intimate gathering last month 1920’s style, where the French fizz flowed and live jazz music set the tone for a roaring occasion. Entry was by secret password only and was held at Dida’s Wine Lounge in Herne Bay, Auckland, situated next to Glengarry, which […]
Pay The Piper, The Wine That Smiles
Champagne in itself has become a universal symbol and accessory for the celebration of love and achievement. Maybe sometimes both combined. But one of the world’s most iconic Champagne brands has these elements entwined in its DNA. Piper-Heidsieck is infact a constantly evolving symbol of love and innovation. It is the most awarded Champagne house […]
Prohibition: A Piper-Hiedsieck Story
Prohibition – what on earth were they thinking? The US government’s ‘noble experiment’ of totally banning alcohol for more than a dozen years from 1920 to 1933 was a total bust. Absolutely no one stopped drinking so all it achieved was to drive the partying underground and encourage the rise of organised crime – as […]
Wellness
Mineral Bathing is the Ultimate Hack for Dry Skin
How to utilise New Zealand’s natural geothermal assets to beat dry winter skin Many of us know that feeling when the calendar flips to June, and the cold chill creeps in – the hydrated sun-kissed summer skin benefits are long left in warmer months, and the dry skin settles in for the winter. This winter, […]
Warm Up With These Post-Lockdown Events This Spring
Food and Wine Classic Hawke’s Bay Calling all foodies! The Hawke’s Bay Food and Wine Classic is back and ready to fill your bellies and glasses with the best food, wine and beer the region has to offer. After an unfortunate cancellation of the Winter event, this Summer’s festival is looking to be jam packed […]
3 Tips On Making Perfect Smoothies
Real food fuels how you think, feel and perform. So, nourish your body like you are a wanna-be athlete. Everyone wants to perform at their best, right? Smoothies can be a quick, great nutrient-dense and delicious meal for when you are on-the-go. But many people struggle with how to whip up a decent tasting recipe. […]
Design Excellence
Landscape Painting
As though decorated on a canvas by a master Argentinian painter, the Cerro de los Siete Colores is truly a beautiful sight to behold. Translated into English as ‘The Hill of Seven Colours’, the Argentinian landmark is an enchanting array of layers that stretch over the idyllic countryside. Formed 75 million years ago by geological […]
Legacy Of Luxury
There are few hotels around the world that can claim themselves to be national treasures, but Raffles Singapore is one such establishment where its name is synonymous with the city in which is resides. One of the last remaining great 19th century hotels, it’s classic colonial architecture is instantly recognisable and is renowned for the […]
NZ’s $51Million Dollar Hotel
The luxurious 129-room, 14-storey establishment is a must-stay destination. The stunning suites are furnished in vintage gold and bronze tones with floor to ceiling windows, extravagant rain showers, complimentary wifi and Smart TVs. Award-winning New Zealand design firm, SPACE Studios, worked in collaboration with AccorHotels, to create a uniquely elegant experience for all guests […]
Home Inspiration
Teal and Terracotta
Elegant and sophisticated, nothing oozes class like a dramatic colour pairing done right. Jewel toned teal is juxtaposed perfectly by earthy rust and copper hues. Layered in plush textiles and stone finishes, this look will make a statement in any room. 1. Vase $74.95 from Freedom Furniture. 2. Pendant $650 from Monmouth Glass Studio. 3. […]
Building New in New Zealand
Many people often assume that buying an existing house is cheaper than building new. After all, creating a brand new living environment uniquely designed to your needs is often thought of as an expensive dream than a potential reality. International research shows that twice as many people would prefer to live in a new home […]
7 Benefits Of Outdoor Blinds You Should Know
With Summer fast approaching, maximising the use of your outdoor area is very much the trend now. Roof Systems and Zip Tracks are on the rise in New Zealand as they become more and more affordable. 1. Maximize Space If you have a compact house or business place, using blinds is an excellent way for […]
Fitness Performance
An Expert Goal Setter Shares Her Tips For Making Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Every year, I set resolutions for the year ahead with the best intentions. Sadly, my follow-through isn’t as good as it should be and I tend to forget about my January aspirations come June. If you are in the same boat as me, which I imagine many of you are, we have found the secret […]
How To Keep Healthy This Month
Working out and sweating go hand in hand. Sweat is hard to avoid when pushing our bodies to the limits and will often leave us feeling sticky and uncomfortable. But what if we could turn that uncomfortable feeling into more energy to keep us going? Under Armour’s latest range, UA RUSH, does exactly that, by […]
How To Do A Half-Marathon Like A Pro
Running marathons – half or full – can be seen by many as a sport for the elite and committed athletes among us. However, some may argue running half marathons is a great way to keep fit and active and doesn’t require any super powers or supreme athletic ability. One such person is M2woman’s Digital […]
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