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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Perfumes for Autumn

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Perfumes for Autumn

Your seasonal scent wardrobe starts here. Hint: Cherry is having a serious moment!

How to Create the Corporate Grunge Look

How to Create the Corporate Grunge Look

Corporate grunge meets glam in the debut of our new beauty series — featuring our very own Editor, styled and shot by Auckland’s best.

Jessie Kirk on Her Career, Fashion and Beating Cancer

Jessie Kirk on Her Career, Fashion and Beating Cancer

A sit down with the Auckland-based content creator on fashion, self-expression and navigating (and beating!) breast cancer.

Met Gala 2025 Predictions for 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'

Met Gala 2025 Predictions for 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'

Inside the 2025 Met Gala theme and what it means for fashion’s most-watched night.

The New Huda Beauty Setting Spray Might Be the Best One Yet

The New Huda Beauty Setting Spray Might Be the Best One Yet

We put Huda’s latest launch to the test and here’s why this mattifying mist might be the one that finally replaces your powder.

The Only Mexican Chef Approved Ceviche Recipe You Will Ever Need

The Only Mexican Chef Approved Ceviche Recipe You Will Ever Need

Ceviche in the way it’s meant to be.

The Best Korean Skincare Products to Try in 2025

The Best Korean Skincare Products to Try in 2025

Discover the best Korean skincare products of 2025 — from cult cleansers to skin-boosting essences that deliver real results.

The Best Benefit Products That Never Miss

The Best Benefit Products That Never Miss

The tried-and-true Benefit products that consistently deliver — no hype, just hits.

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Has Landed in the Southern Hemisphere

Haus Labs By Lady Gaga Has Landed in the Southern Hemisphere

The wait is over. Haus Labs officially arrives in NZ and Aus just in time to refresh your beauty stash. Here are our must-haves.

The Beauty Launches Editors Are Actually Using

The Beauty Launches Editors Are Actually Using

From skincare breakthroughs to everyday staples, these are the editor-approved beauty buys living up to the hype right now.

Top 7 Heat Protectants You Need Right Now

Top 7 Heat Protectants You Need Right Now

The best heat protectants for every hair type and weather — rain, hail or shine.

What’s In My Everyday Makeup Bag?

What’s In My Everyday Makeup Bag?

As a beauty editor, I’m always testing the latest launches but these are my ride-or-dies that survive every rotation.

The 7 Day Hair Treatment That Helps Regulate Oil Production

The 7 Day Hair Treatment That Helps Regulate Oil Production

How Dermal Therapy’s sebum control range balances oily scalps and refreshes hair without the buildup.

What I Would Buy With a $100 MECCA Gift Card

What I Would Buy With a $100 MECCA Gift Card

The ultimate guide to making the most of your MECCA gift card.

Our Honest Take on the HUDA Ube Collection

Our Honest Take on the HUDA Ube Collection

The HUDA Ube collection is finally here!

A Culinary Experience at 30,000 Feet with Singapore Airlines In Partnership with NZ chef Sid Sahrawat

A Culinary Experience at 30,000 Feet with Singapore Airlines In Partnership with NZ chef Sid Sahrawat

Experience world-class in-flight dining with Singapore Airlines and Chef Sid Sahrawat, featuring exquisite dishes crafted from New Zealand’s finest ingredients.

The Margarita Brand That Top NZ Chefs Are Raving About

The Margarita Brand That Top NZ Chefs Are Raving About

Michael Meredith said that it’s “the best pre-mixed margarita out there, even better than most freshly bar made.” So I’d say that it settles the verdict.

10 Things That Are Staying With Me In The New Year

10 Things That Are Staying With Me In The New Year

My top discoveries from the year 2024.

Pink vs Yellow Powders

Pink vs Yellow Powders

Find your perfect match with this guide to yellow vs pink powders!

Top 8 Fragrances for Women Under $150

Top 8 Fragrances for Women Under $150

Starting at $55, discover my gate-kept scents without breaking the bank.

12 Beauty Brands by Artists and Experts You Need to Put On Your Radar

12 Beauty Brands by Artists and Experts You Need to Put On Your Radar

Exploring the rise of artist-driven beauty brands as consumers prioritise expertise, authenticity and products crafted by industry insiders.

A Case for Long Distance Relationships

A Case for Long Distance Relationships

There’s a reason they say absence makes the heart grow fonder!

A Review of Paris Hilton The Memoir

A Review of Paris Hilton The Memoir

If you think you know Paris, think again.

A Sit Down with the Heiress of Glengarry Wines

A Sit Down with the Heiress of Glengarry Wines

“I mean come on… A 29-year-old woman stepping into general management of any business is going to turn heads.”

Design Inspiration for the Short Nail Trend That Will Dominate 2025

Design Inspiration for the Short Nail Trend That Will Dominate 2025

Short nails are back in style, proving practicality doesn’t mean sacrificing creativity.

Colours to Look Out For in 2025

Colours to Look Out For in 2025

Chatty approved colours that are bound to dominate the beauty season in 2025.

The 2025 Chatty Chums Beauty Forecast

The 2025 Chatty Chums Beauty Forecast

New year, same you– only more iconic.

12 Mocha Mousse Investments to Elevate Your 2025 Wardrobe

12 Mocha Mousse Investments to Elevate Your 2025 Wardrobe

Brown is the new black.

The Hottest Lip Combo Essentials You Need

The Hottest Lip Combo Essentials You Need

There’s a difference between simply wearing lipstick and creating a lip combo.

My 12 Week Skin Prep Routine for EXCEED Microneedling

My 12 Week Skin Prep Routine for EXCEED Microneedling

From 'good' to poreless perfection. *chef's kisses*

The 2024 Chatty Chums Holiday Gift Guide

The 2024 Chatty Chums Holiday Gift Guide

Applicable to those who seem to already have everything!

From Australia to Aotearoa, How Endota is Redefining Wellness in New Zealand

From Australia to Aotearoa, How Endota is Redefining Wellness in New Zealand

Let’s talk about the Endota effect.

We Found a Dupe for the Diptyque Baies Candle

We Found a Dupe for the Diptyque Baies Candle

Yes, we’ve discovered a dupe for Diptyque’s globally loved Baies home fragrance.

A Review of the Shark Stratos Vacuum to Turn Your Chaos Into Calm

A Review of the Shark Stratos Vacuum to Turn Your Chaos Into Calm

Tested on a construction site for maximum effect.

Our Picks From Half Magic for The Party Season

Our Picks From Half Magic for The Party Season

By Euphoria’s visionary makeup artist, Donny Davy.

The PM Serum That’s Bringing Vitamin C into Your Nighttime Routine

The PM Serum That’s Bringing Vitamin C into Your Nighttime Routine

Transform your skin overnight with this innovative vitamin C serum, designed to brighten, firm and boost radiance while you sleep.

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