1. Hopelessly devoted to you
Inspired by iconic love ballads such as ‘I Want It That Way’ by The Backstreet Boys and Seal’s ‘Kiss From A Rose’, Twenty-seven Names’ new collection is truly one for the lovers. Dubbed ‘Love Songs ‘Til Midnight’, the collection harnesses a romantic palette of reds, pinks and florals in an array of versatile styles. From a bold red wool suit cut from a sumptuous deadstock fabric to the uber-cute Sleepless in Seattle vest, each piece in the range was made with love on the brain. Whether you‘re heading out on a date or tuning into your favourite Taylor Swift song, why not indulge your inner hopeless romantic?
Drop one of the collection is available in store now or online at twentysevennames.co.nz
2. Just for kicks
There are few things we love more than a good pop-up store – especially one that’s sticking around for a few months. In anticipation of the launch of their new season collection, local footwear label Bronwyn is making a foray into brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of their new space on Ponsonby Road in Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland. Located just a stone’s throw away from Ponsonby Central, the freshly renovated store stands in good company amongst many of Aotearoa’s best brands. In addition to their incoming Collection Five range, the space will also be stocking Bronwyn’s entire AW23 Collection as well as past season Summer styles. With a medley of warm neutrals and dreamy pink tones set to arrive in a selection of sandals and slides, consider your summer shoe situation sorted.
The Bronwyn pop-up is open now at 95a Ponsonby Road between Thursday and Sunday till February 2024.
3. Turn up the volume
Finding a mascara that effortlessly adds volume and length while avoiding clumping is no simple task, so we’re always on the lookout for a new lash product to try in our beauty routine. In the latest release from Clinique comes the new High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara, a lightweight gel formula that claims to provide 230% more volume to the lashes in just a couple of swipes. With its ultra-intense pigments, fibre-infused formula and triple oil blend, you’ll be delivering nourishment, length and lift all at once – without the need for falsies. It’s a yes from us.
Clinique Loud Lash is available online now at clinique.co.nz or in store at Farmers, Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantynes, David Jones and Life Pharmacy.
4. Luxe lounging
Since first launching in 2016, local label Laing has grown a reputation for its elevated yet unfussy garments. With origins in sleepwear, the brand centres its focus on the balance between comfort and luxury – an ethos that is perfectly captured in the brand’s latest collection for spring/summer ‘23. Inspired by enduring style icons such as Carolyn Bessette, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jane Birkin and Lauren Hutton, Laing’s SS23 collection carries the essence of chic women on holiday, with each piece designed to move effortlessly from the office to home, and everything in between. “I loved referencing women who seemed to breeze through life, always looking effortlessly chic, says Laing founder, Anna Murray. “The range evokes that feeling of exploring new cities and streets on travel, or summer entertaining looking polished but relaxed.” Featuring relaxed silhouettes and a pared back palette of ecru, black, and grey (with splashes of lemon and cerulean for good measure) each style makes for a valuable addition to your trans seasonal wardrobe.
Drop one of SS23 is available now at lainghome.com
5. Good things come in pears
When that mid-afternoon slump strikes, we’ve been reaching for Almighty’s new Pear sparkling water. Refreshing, hydrating, and subtly sweet, this new flavour from the B-Corp certified company gracefully balances the Williams pear variety’s natural sweetness in a sugar-free carbonated water. It’s one of those seasonal flavours we go back to time and time again, and with the general mood looking ahead to spring, this is an addition that couldn’t have arrived any sooner. Yes, it’s become our pre-dinner go-to, but come al fresco dining season, this flavour would pair sublimely with a cheese platter or summer salad.
Available in a six-pack at Countdowns across New Zealand, or direct from drinkalmighty.com
