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THE YELLOW EFFECT

THE YELLOW EFFECT

Turning up the heat in winter with colour is a great way to inject brights into your wardrobe and adding personality. Yellow is a hot trend this winter, so we've given you some eye candy to get you thinking.

 

 

SHIRTING AROUND

SHIRTING AROUND

There is nothing like the power of a great shirt!

The perfect shirt is trans-seasonal, versatile and can transform an outfit. By learning how to style them, a high-quality shirt can go from casual to work-wear, and into the night just by switching up the base layers.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF STYLE

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF STYLE

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Paula Ryan clothing brand, a label which is synonymous with New Zealand and Australian women. Bridget Hope talks to Paula about her successful career and shares her secrets to style confidence.

Words by Bridget Hope.

 

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

There's something magical about the powers of costume jewellery. It’s an affordable way to recharge your wardrobe, transform an old outfit and make a dull ensemble feel bright and sparkly again. When it comes to jewellery, this season it’s about making a statement. Wear your heart, not on your sleeve but on your ears, collar or layered up on wrists.

THE ART OF DRESSING FOR WEDDINGS

THE ART OF DRESSING FOR WEDDINGS

There is nothing like an impending wedding to dress or suit up. Weddings are a special occasion, and by their very nature, a bonafide reason for you to look the part.

For wedding dressing success, these hard and fast rules will help raise the stakes on the big day.

WHAT TO WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY

WHAT TO WEAR ON CHRISTMAS DAY

There’s something about the deadline of Christmas that dispels a frenzied panic among the calmest of women.

As soon as December 1st arrives, somehow the mind goes into a cloudy fog of to-do lists, which then only seem to grow. Leaving ourselves to last, we then forget about what to wear. Try these ideas to help you look forward to, not dread, the 25th.

STYLE DOCTOR : Your Last Minute Racewear Checklist

STYLE DOCTOR : Your Last Minute Racewear Checklist

It’s here – the racing season and all the bubbles and sparkle it brings. This is probably the one time of year that we give ourselves the runway to really dress up. And, while the big New Zealand race days are just around the corner, here are some final things to consider before getting out of bed for Cup Week.
SUMMER FASHION EVENT

SUMMER FASHION EVENT

Girl's - Get Your Diaries Out!

Paula Ryan and Bridget Hope are presenting at this year's Country Christmas Fete - with a special preview fashion evening at Hanmer Springs Heritage Hotel.

WHEN: Wednesday + Thursday, October 25 - 26, 2017
TIME: From 10-4pm
WHERE: Glenmark Domain

STYLE DOCTOR: Fashion First Aid

STYLE DOCTOR: Fashion First Aid

How to keep your clothes in good shape after they leave the store.

Have you ever wondered why some clothes look amazing in the shop and then seem to deteriorate after time spent in your closet? Chances are, they are in poor fashion health. 

Try these quick tips to help make your wardrobe gleam with delight.

STYLE DOCTOR: How to update your man's style (without him even knowing).

STYLE DOCTOR: How to update your man's style (without him even knowing).

If the average man spent half the money on their backs as they did on audio equipment, the world would be a much more stylish place. Try these undercover tips to lift your man’s personal style - without him catching on.
STYLE DOCTOR: For the love of scarves

STYLE DOCTOR: For the love of scarves

I love a good scarf. It can be the perfect full-stop to winter dressing and make your coat feel complete. That said, undue scarves can also be the root cause of clutter in the most discerning of wardrobes. Here's how to find your perfect match.

The long and short on WINTER BOOTS

The long and short on WINTER BOOTS

A new pair of boots can transform a tired wardrobe. Here's what's hot (an not so) in the land of winter footwear.