1. Scents and sensibility
In the realm of beauty, luxury often comes with a hefty price tag, but thanks to beauty entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton (of MONDAY Haircare fame) this is not the case. Enter her latest project, Châlon Paris, a range of hand and body soaps, as well as lotions that boast mood-enhancing scents. Having worked with leading Parisian perfumer Alexandre Freile to create classic and elegant scents that juxtapose tradition and modernity, Châlon’s formulations comprise of top, mid, and base notes ‘to give you that same layered effect as parfum. With three scents to choose from — Lavender & Chamomile, Mandarin & Basil, and Rose & Sandalwood — you’ll be transported to another place, or even another mood. On the surface Châlon is practical. With multiple benefits to the skin, the products use hyaluronic acid to hydrate. The ingredients also nourish, moisturise, and repair and protect the skin’s barrier. The bottle and pump are recyclable, and, Lupton says, while they focused on what was in the formulations, they equally focused on what wasn’t. “We have an extensive ‘no’ list’ — meaning you won’t find parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, silicones, or propylene glycol in our products.”
2. Spice up your life
Famed for their premium quality bottled cocktails, Batched are inviting you to add a little spice to your next Friday night drinks with their new Pineapple and Chilli Margarita. Made using authentic tequila sourced from the Jalisco region in the Mexican Highlands and jalapeños from Mexico, this tipple is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and boozy — making it the ideal winter warmer. Joining the brand’s already extensive range of bottled cocktails which includes Strawberry and Rhubarb Gin Sour, Salted Grapefruit Margarita, Passionfruit Martini and Whiskey Sour, a chilli margarita was a fitting addition considering the drink’s hype over the summer. Whether paired with your favourite Mexican dish, or enjoyed on its own with a chilli-salted rim, Batched’s range offers all the flavour and flair without the fuss, and can be served straight from the bottle or with a simple shake and pour.
3. Spin a yarn
Following their plastic-free production pledge made at the beginning of 2024, local slow-fashion label Kowtow has designed their latest reimagine capsule from surplus yarn rather than fabric. Composed of four nostalgic knitwear styles that pay tribute to vintage ski wear staples, each piece is guaranteed to last the test of time in your wardrobe. Constructed from a palette of 19 unique and repurposed colours, the pint-sized collection is bursting with pops of pink, red, blue and cream, offering monochrome lovers a chance to uplift their winter rotations.
4. Move with the times
As women, our bodies are constantly changing and growing throughout the various stages of life, which means the way we move has to change too. In an exciting new release from FQ favourite Fluidform comes the 6-week Peri & Menopause Program — designed to positively support the changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Boasting both a workout and nutrition plan certified by a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and nutritionist, the program will aim to improve bone density, bladder function, sleep quality, digestive system, muscle and joint pain, moods and energy levels. Available to anyone, anywhere in the world through Fluidform at Home (FFAH), it’s an easy and convenient way to put your wellbeing first. Available to pre-order now. Starts Monday June 24, 2024.
5. Tread lightly
Having long been pioneers of sustainable, ethical production, and waste reduction, Deadly Ponies has announced that it is officially B Corp Certified and now recognised as a business leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. To achieve B Corp Certification, the brand has had to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability — all of which are core values for the accessory label. “While we are humbled by this milestone, our journey doesn’t end here,” said Deadly Ponies’ co-founders Liam Bowden and Steven Boyd. “We are excited about what this means for our future, and the enduring positive impact we aim to achieve within our industry as a New Zealand brand.”
Find out more about Deadly Ponies’ brand values here.
