Category: Lifestyle

Oct 02
The Style Column

Belinda Nash takes us behind the scenes in New Zealand’s fashion industry and gives us her hot pics of the month. Suit up, summer’s coming Fashion trends come and go but the suit is eternal, says co-owner of French83, Vivian Cheng. The suit emanates trustworthiness, confidence and gravitas, says Cheng, and is the ultimate “dress […]

Oct 02
Foodie Bites

Alexia Santamaria is the co-author of popular blog www.cheapeats.co.nz, the Auckland guide to eating great food without going bankrupt. Restaurant Review: Samadi We’ve been meaning to head to Samadi since it opened this year and finally made it one recent cold rainy Auckland night. Any sogginess we might have felt, metaphorically dried up the instant […]

Oct 01
Hottie: Lewis Rowe, Entrepreneur & Socialite

Lewis Rowe describes himself as an entrepreneur and socialite with a keen eye for detail, classic fashion…. and a love for a glass of champagne! His spring style aesthetic is classic, block colours, crisp white shirts, and fine detail, for example, understated patterns, contrast stitching, and pocket squares. Lewis has no problem dressing for the […]

Oct 01
October: Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems: Q – I’m concerned for my girlfriend. I knew she smoked cannabis occasionally when I met her but recently her intake has increased and I’m scared she’ll become a drug-addict. I’m pro medicinal marijuana but she has been using it daily for anxiety […]

Sep 29
Book Review: Tin Man

An emotionally charged novel that strikes the emotions from the outset, Tin Man by Sarah Winman is an exquisitely crafted tale of loss, loneliness and gay love. The first half is narrated by 46 year old factory worker Ellis. He tells the story of how he lost his mother, wife and his best friend Michael. […]

Sep 28
Fashion Week Welcomes a New Era for Kiwi Fashion

New Zealand Fashion is looking to the future as kiwi designer’s unique take on our best non-conformist fashion was showcased at 2017’s shows. Express’s Zakk d’Larté was there and tells of his front row experience. The busiest week in fashion is done and dusted and what a week it was! New Zealand Fashion Week is […]

Sep 02
Masculinity Is Not What It Used To Be

The men of today are less limited than previous generations (and do things that their fathers would have baulked at!). This includes spending lots of time and money on ‘grooming’ products and services – moisturiser, body hair removal and yes, even makeup.  At its most basic level, makeup is an art form – much like […]

Sep 01
September: Ask Agony Uncle Eli

Rainbow Counsellor Elijah Luke Michel is here to help with your problems: My partner is a lovely man, but he isn’t affectionate. He never hugs, cuddles, or shows affection because he never received it from his parents, especially his mother. I am warm and affectionate by nature, which is what I think attracted him to […]