Christmas Fairy Lou to the Rescue

Some may argue that Christmas is merely a highly commercialised festivity that has lost sight of it's real meaning. Which is probably somewhat true, but deep down, we're all totally okay with that. So as we approach the final week before the holiday celebration of the year, here are a few last minute gift ideas to suit all the loved ones in your life. Even the trendyauntywhohasabsolutelyeverything.

For the Foodie:

Fix and Fogg Smoke and Fire Peanut Butter 

This stuff is the shizz. Created in Central Wellington, the F&F team have really managed to create a unique product in the mass of artisan nut butters. Spread over a freshly toasted wholegrain bagel for a

Summer Fashion Show in the Heart of Rotorua

Over the weekend Rotorua prepared for its premiere fashion event: The Heart of the City Fashion Show. The event was organised by Kharl Wirepa, who I interviewed a while back, and what a bloody good show it was. I've never personally felt a huge fashion and design presence in Rotorua, but after Saturday's showcase of our talented designers, I now feel proud to call my hometown a destination for all things fashion.


The show was a mix of high street and high end, with designers such as Adrienne Whitewood, below, bridging the two styles (her shop Ahu can be found on Eruera Street).

Another designer focusing on her Maori roots was local, Mereana Ngatai. Her interesting silhouettes

Wearing: Stripes and Neon

Saturday night saw a new fashion event for Rotorua, and it was seemingly fitting to dress up to mark the occasion.

Wearing: Shakuhachi skirt, Mahina top, Karen Walker clutch and Pulp Noir heels.

Blog post on the event itself to come!

Lou x