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BOOKA SHADE

Berlin based electronic duo Booka Shade are coming to AKL on the 21st of November 2008. Squee! Their myspace says ‘Get Booka Shade’ and yeah, we got ‘em!

Oft’ described as “the best live electronic act in the world today” you will most probably be familiar with their songs ‘Body Language’ and ‘In White Rooms’. I [...]

TO MARKET, TO MARKET

The Parnell French Market is amazing. A perfect way to spend an early Sunday morning. The almond croissants baked there are unbelievable. Layers of sticky flaky pastry, filled with almond whip, rolled into a crescent and scattered with fine icing sugar. I swear, there is nothing better than that first drop of hot almond cream [...]

CRANE

Sadly, I will never have the opportunity to personally enjoy the made to measure services of Crane Brothers. However, watch out if you plan on marrying me because that’s where I will bundle you off! They’re an Auckland based men’s outfitters. They have a true handmade ethos, supported by their skilled in house tailors.

I love [...]

VINTAGE SHOPPING IN AUCKLAND

I’ve spent many a happy hour stomping up and down city streets (everywhere) looking for vintage stock for Catch & Covet, but also just for the sheer love of adding to my wardrobe. You could say that when it comes to vintage, I’m as seasoned as a 1972 Christian Dior belt!
There aren’t many vintage stores [...]

BLAZING HOT HAIR

“Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself” :: Hubert de Givenchy, Vogue, July 1985

And a good tip-off to a great hairdresser is often a cohesive and stylish brand. A week or so ago I had the pleasure of getting my hair styled at Blaze. It’s a hair salon [...]