1. Knee drop
Meadowlark unveils a stunning collaboration with local high-fashion bridal brand LVR Bridal, offering a capsule collection that celebrates love and devotion with bold, romantic designs. Featuring standout pieces like the ‘Pave Till Death’ Ring, adorned with 59 diamonds, and the delicately engraved ‘Till Death’ Band with a single ruby, the collection blends timeless symbolism with modern elegance. Customisable charms and graceful pearl earrings complete the range, ideal for the modern bride. “It’s about creating pieces that tell personal love stories,” says Meadowlark’s creative director, Claire Hammon. Available online and in-store from October 17, 2024.
2. Out of this world
Need an olfactory hug? Kylie Jenner’s signature scent, Cosmic, has landed in Sephora this week, which transcends the ordinary, capturing a celestial allure with its sweet, warm floral profile. This magnetic, ambery floral eau de parfum opens with vibrant notes of star jasmine and blood orange, leading to a heart of golden amber and red peony. The base settles into an irresistible blend of vanilla musk and cedarwood, creating a fragrance that’s both radiant and addictive. Housed in a sculptural bottle designed to resemble a work of art from another world, Cosmic is a must-have for day-to-night allure, exuding sophistication and charm.
3. Pump it up
Nothing pulls an outfit together like the perfect pair of shoes — make them a pair of shoes from Maison Christian Louboutin and it’s an instant ensemble elevation. Now, with their new ‘Kate Toile’ denim brode pumps, the luxury French fashion house has taken what is usually the most functional of materials and revamped it into an impeccably elegant blue denim fabric that shimmers with strass embellishments from top to the pump’s iconic pointed toe. With a bold 85mm heel and the brand’s legendary red sole, you won’t be feeling blue in these.
4. Making space
Kayu Studio has opened a sleek new showroom in Grey Lynn, following the launch of its Totara Street space and Kayu Casa, a stylish Airbnb in Mount Maunganui, late last year. Known for its contemporary, timeless furniture and homewares, the studio’s latest showroom showcases bestselling collections like Glide and Engineered Stone. Founder James Mitchell continues to blend craftsmanship with enduring design, offering a curated, fair-trade selection that elevates any space. If your interiors are in need of some sculptural statement pieces, Kayu Studio demands priority viewing.
5. Think pink
This October, The Estée Lauder Companies mark 32 years of their global Breast Cancer Campaign, with a mission that hits close to home in Aotearoa. Partnering with Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, the initiative raises crucial funds and awareness to combat the most common cancer among New Zealand women. Founded by the late Evelyn H. Lauder, who co-created the iconic pink ribbon, the campaign has contributed over USD$131 million globally. This year’s Limited-Edition Pink Ribbon products from brands like Estée Lauder, Clinique, and La Mer continue to support the fight for zero breast cancer deaths.
