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These days, you can buy virtually anything online. When it comes to clothes, I love the wide range available to me, particularly global brands. For some, rather than pining over designer shoes that cost a week’s rent, sites such as Ali’s Express, Romwe and Chicwish seem to provide the answer. They offer replicas that appearRead more

Recently, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the HSBC Premier High Tea at The Langham. It was a day filled with fashion, food, champagne and some incredible guest speakers. Everything was luxury, from the pop-up stands to the high tea put on by The Langham. Not to mention all the fantastic headpiecesRead more

Empowerment comes in a variety of forms. For some, a physical attribute can be a source of anxiety and low self-confidence. It is not the same for everyone and at the beginning of this year, I read with intrigue the personal story of young actress Ariel Winter. At 18, she made the decision to undergoRead more

Who remembers the thrill of ball dress shopping? It’s a High School experience that I remember fondly. Except, of course, the inevitable last minute dash to secure that perfect dress to tie everything else together. It all came flooding back to me last weekend, when I was shopping with my teenage niece in Newmarket. WeRead more

This year saw a surprisingly long and hot summer. In fact, I had my doubts it would ever end! However, the end of May has undoubtedly brought with the cold chill of Autumn. With this comes the inevitably high winter energy bill. Undeterred, I’ve been seeking ways to keep it down while still staying warm.Read more

Auckland has no shortage of cafes or restaurants, but very few places that slot neatly in the middle of the two. This is exactly what I was seeking one Saturday afternoon – not quite a cafe as I wanted a wine or two but a restaurant either. Strolling through the usually buzzing corporate scene justRead more

Be it a wedding, a birthday, an anniversary or a special achievement, nothing epitomises celebration more so than a cake. I noticed that more and more, people are opting for cupcakes in lieu of a cake. Before I succumbed to the trend for a recent event, I stopped and asked myself – why? There isRead more