The talented contemporary dancer is now based in London, with festivals across Europe on her plate for the rest of the year — including two weeks in Barcelona, working with choreographers from around the world. “I’m anxious at the moment, because I’ve only ever lived in Wellington, so it’s moving my entire life!” the 24-year-old told […]
As a member of TVNZ’s Parliamentary press gallery team, 32-year-old Katie Bradford has a perfectly powdered nose for news that takes her around the country and the globe as stories break. This frequent flyer always looks glamorous under pressure, and always has a bag at the ready, in case of urgent travel to another city […]
When the lights go up, and the curtain lifts, Abigail Boyle takes centre stage with full makeup, slicked hair and tutu as a dancer in the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Yet despite the stress of constantly applying and removing makeup — not to mention the dancing in between — her skin positively glows. The dancer, who’s […]
If you’re experiencing a midwinter (or long-term) break-out, pigmentation problem or other skin woe, and have tried everything but failed to find a solution that works, then make Thorndon’s Skin Therapy your next destination. Treating skin from below the surface, and finding the underlying cause for problems, is the focus for Skin Therapy owner, Rachel […]
Why can’t nailing winged eyeliner, achieving perfect glowy skin, or discussing MAC’s latest and greatest creations be classed as an ‘interest’? It’s a question pondered by Wellington friends Morgan Ashworth (24) and Harriet Pudney (23) — one that led them to launch beauty blog Hyacinth Girl, to prove that a love of beauty isn’t vapid. The […]
As FishHead’s beauty editor, I’m in the lucky position of being able to test drive new and exciting products, while as a political reporter for Newstalk ZB, I need hassle-free skin and hair products that stay put while I’m running round Parliament, travelling overseas or rubbing shoulders with power players. Here are my favourites for […]
Winefield’s days start early, polishing newsmakers for TVNZ’s Breakfast, before a return later in the day for Seven Sharp. A big part of the job — even before she has a brush in her hand — is setting nervous guests at ease. “I like to make sure that from go to whoa, that they’re comfortable, that […]
It was by word of mouth that I discovered Scout: my regular hairdresser was fully booked through the festive season, my hair was an overstyled, bleach-burnt mess, and so I turned to the Internet for help. A Facebook plea for a new salon was quickly answered by Scout’s devotees, a group forged over just eight […]
Elegant, smart and charming – and with an enviable wardrobe to boot – Catherine Hunt is the kind of girl other women want to make friends with. Regularly rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of Wellington, Hunt always looks her best – and she’s perfected the switch from daytime beauty to night-time glamour, too. She […]
Jewellery creator, store-owner, mother, jazz singer: Claire Terry loves beauty products that cater for a busy woman. Her beauty bag is a mix of no-fuss items that mean business, and pampering treats to help relax after a day on her feet – with as many locally made, organic choices as possible. Whilst running her Cuba […]
