In this year’s Golden Globes, host Ricky Gervais attempted to put Hollywood in its place. “If you win an award tonight, don’t use it as a platform to make a political speech,” he suggested during his opening monologue. “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything, you know nothing about the real world....
The word “Gucci” is synonymous with luxury and extravagance. Italy’s highest-selling brand, the fashion house is known for its bold colours and prints and is firmly sealed in the pop culture lexicon, largely thanks to its current genius Creative Director, Alessandro Michele. Gucci stores all over the world renowned for their creative flair and the...
For a brand like Rolls-Royce, exclusivity comes first and foremost. Upon the grounds of the home of Rolls-Royce, Goodwood in West Sussex, UK, grows a rose unique only to the garden it sits within. This special rose, the Phantom Rose, was bred exclusively for Rolls-Royce by rose breeder Philip Harkness, and it’s beauty when in...
Krishnan’s Dairy We all have a local dairy. A place where you can swing by to grab a bottle of milk or the morning newspaper and you can be sure there’ll be a friendly face helping you out from behind the counter. But what do we know about the lives of the people who keep...
I’d name my autobiography… Let’s Taco ‘Bout It. To me success means… Being proud & content with what you’ve achieved. In the earlier phases of The Lucky Taco, we were so focused on the next thing. The next product launch. The next colab. The new business opportunities, etc.…Which are all important stages of growth. But...
I’d name my autobiography… The Balancing Act. To me success means… Being happy internally, no matter where you are or what you do in life. Best advice I’ve been given… Be the change you want to see in others. I made my first dollar: Selling fresh fruit smoothies when I was 13. The most rewarding...
I’d name my autobiography… Hmm, not sure. But if I wrote a book, it might be on connection and communication. We (or should I say I!) get into so many muddles in life when we speak from a place of shame, fear and ego, or are too scared of speaking our truth at the outset....
Mulan is one of the most iconic figures of Ancient China. First introduced to the Northern Dynasties in the 6th century poem, Ballad of Mulan, and later as the titular character in a 1998 Disney animated film, the daughter-turned-honoured-warrior has stood the test of time. Spirited, determined and skilled on the battlefield, Mulan is a...
Tea spilling, cancel culture, call out culture — unless you’ve made the perhaps very wise decision to ‘cancel’ any connection you have to the internet, you’ve likely come across one or all of these terms. Even if you’re unsure about what these terms mean, you’ve probably clicked on at least a few articles which would...
A household name. Instantly recognisable. Crowned the sexiest woman alive – not once, but twice. With 25 years of acting experience under her belt though, Scarlett is far more than just a sex symbol. In fact, she’s fed up with being labelled a sex symbol. “I’d like to think that I have more interesting defining...
Collagen Induction Therapy, also known as Microneedling, is the ultimate skin rejuvenation treatment that’s hot right now. It doesn’t involve any synthetic substances being injected into our bodies and it works for all skin types – acneic too. The anti-aging results from each session are deeply noticeable and addictive as it sounds, the science behind...
Just Dew It The delicious and dewy dumpling effect requires a few bits of TLC that works from the inside out. Firstly, it’s important to include the holy combo of collagen and vitamin C into your diet. They don’t work without each other and so must always be consumed together. A super easy way to...
With summer falling off a cliff, you may have noticed how the change of season has affected your skin. Dry and sensitive skin means more fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and flakiness that can often look scaly after applying makeup. Following 2 years of product development, Sukin have released a skincare collection dedicated to hydration...
Peppy Petals Unifying the Grasse, Damascus, Turkish and Bulgarian roses, Miss Dior Rose n’ Rose, EDT, 100ml, $224, amplifies vibrant floralities while bergamot, mandarin and musk provides the edge. Peptide Party Aptly named, The Ordinary “Buffet”, $24.90, is a creative concoction of anti-aging peptide complexes mixed with 11 amino acids and Hyaluronic Acid – perfect...
In February 2000, actress, singer, dancer and all-round 2000’s icon, Jennifer Lopez, made history on the red carpet of the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards with the infamous Versace Jungle Dress. With its tropical green-printed silk chiffon and plunging-below-the-naval neckline, the gown not only cemented both JLo and designer Donatella Versace firmly in the intersection of...
For fashion lovers out and around Auckland, there is nothing better than being close to the action and having a stylish place to go back to at the end of the day. SO/ Auckland has kicked off their fashion package for sartorially-minded individuals or duos that want a two-day getaway. The SO/ has partnered with...
In the words of the greatest poet and playwright in history, William Shakespeare, “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” The world is such a beautiful, marvellous place and we’re all so lucky to live within it. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year explores a more rogue, wild side of that beauty. Auckland...
Small Changes, Big Difference A lot of us think of the climate crisis and are overwhelmed by the doom, which makes it difficult to know what to actually do to help. Jen Gale has recently released the book, The Sustainable(ish) Living Guide: Everything you need to know to make small changes that make a big...
Any colour as long as it’s black. While that is a broad-brush statement, this does seem to be the motto of architects everywhere – you see it in their clothes and in their cars, so little wonder it’s difficult to get them to incorporate much colour in a design. It wasn’t always this way. Celebrated...
Speick and Span In a time of over-consumption, Speick is bringing us back to simple and effective. Their Organic 3.0 Shower Gel is the epitome of shower minimalism, giving you the daily detox you need without any of the toxic ingredients. The environmentally friendly product is free of palm oil, synthetic fragrance or colour, mineral...
Do you plaster #yeswayrose all over your Instagram account or are you yet to find one that really floats your boat? There’s so much more to rosé than the three P’s, Pale, Pink and Provence. Rosé has been in growth mode for several years and with a huge number of New Zealand brands producing their...
What’s so special about The Face Place? Leading cosmetic medicine expert and entrepreneur, Dr. Catherine Stone, shares the secrets to her success and reveals why so many women trust in her clinic. The start of this new decade marks almost 20 years since you started The Face Place. If you think back to then, what...
This month, I decided to have a chat with a fellow entrepreneur, Win Charlebois the founder of The Diamond Shop. Win is an expat American, having graduated from the University of Denver in 1966. Win began a career in jewellery in 1983 as a director of Walker & Hall, working with the owner to transition...
Your business exists to provide you with the income, flexibility, connection and learnings, all things that can make your life incredible! So you need to set your business up to give you the life you want now and in the future. Many of us are in business for ourselves to have more freedom, to enjoy...
For those of us who work in an office environment, screen time often comes part and parcel to the job description, with many spending most of the day in front of some type of screen. However, more and more companies are seeing the benefit of reduced screen time during the working day, with a desire...
The silly season is over and St Nick is back safely, ensconced at the South Pole, reigning over his elves with an iron fist wrapped in a velvet mitten. Despite all that however, it is still the social season, therefore, there are still plenty more social occasions to navigate. If, like me, you vacillate between...
Building in the midst of suburbia means there will already be kerb-side greenery and gardens to soften any architectural intervention, but it comes with its own particular challenges. When Box™ was approached by clients with a 466-square-metre hillside section in Khandallah, Wellington, one priority for architectural graduate Tim Hogarth was to deliver plenty of room...
With rolling topography, views that stretch all the way to the Hen & Chickens Islands, and only five minutes from the spectacular Tara Iti golf course, securing a site at the Sandhills estate is like getting a hole in one. So in 2017 when Box™ was asked to conceptualise a design for a holiday escape...
