Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Fashion & Beauty

You don’t need more eyeshadow, you need the right palette

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry In the last column we spoke about how you don’t need more make-up; you need a method. The same...

You don’t need more make-up, you need a method

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry There’s a moment that happens after you’ve bought the “right” products. You’ve matched your foundation. Invested in skincare. Your...

The art of hair and skin, perfected in Howick

At Estilo Hair and Beauty, beauty is approached with intention, expertise, and a deep understanding of what truly works for hair and skin. More than...

Why your make-up still isn’t sitting right

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry There’s a moment many women experience after upgrading their make-up bag. You’ve invested in better products, chosen shades more...

Mainstream skincare doesn’t understand menopause – Vivéa does

Formulated in New Zealand, the Vivéa® range instantly cools, calms and hydrates hormonally sensitive skin. For many women, menopause is not a gentle transition but...

Stop wasting money on make-up – how to choose products that suit

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry There’s a quiet frustration I see almost daily: women standing in front of their make-up bags filled with...

Why your make-up isn’t sitting right and how to fix it

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry After adjusting your skincare for the cooler months, you might expect your make-up to fall effortlessly into place. But...

Transitioning skincare routine for cooler months

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry As the warmth of summer fades and cooler days begin to settle in, your skin often feels the...

Retailer shuts doors to store, moves to online only

A retail store that has long been a favourite with east Auckland shoppers has closed its doors and is moving to an online-only business. RAPT...

The busy business baddie – beauty that keeps up

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry In a world of back-to-back meetings, school drop-offs, workouts and last-minute dinner plans, make-up should feel strategic, not...

Heat-proof hair: Your summer survival guide

By Sarai Elora, of Bonita Artistry Summer hair faces its own unique challenges. Humidity can undo styling in minutes, intense sun exposure dries out lengths...

Heat-proof make-up – your summer survival guide

By Sarai Elora of Bonita Artistry When summer turns up the heat, make-up needs to work with your skin. Heat-proof make-up isn’t about heavier coverage...

Fresh start at Meadowlands Shopping Centre

The New Year may be well under way, and those resolutions might already be fading, but it’s never too late to give yourself the...

Ormiston Town Centre has your beauty needs covered

After the busy Christmas period, taking time to focus on beauty needs is an important part of restoring balance and well-being. The festive season is...

New face of professional beauty – one-size-fits-all glam dying

By Sarai, of Bonita Artistry For decades, professional beauty followed a familiar formula: a signature look, a set routine, a universal idea of what...