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Widen your eyes this winter with sultry lash extensions at Lucy and the Powder Room. The beauty boutique above Stephen Marr in Newmarket is offering a special eye package until September 1 that includes lash extensions plus a nail shape and polish, for only $80. Ph (09) 524 6702.
Must-have heels
Karen Walker has had a new drop of heels from Brit-It boy, Jonathan Kelsey. The footwear designer is a favourite of the hip London set, including Amy Winehouse and Alexa Chung, and Walker uses his shoes in her fashion shows. Kelsey's latest designs available at Karen Walker stores include a magenta ankle boot with a bow, and this sexy, strappy number. $995, from Karen Walker stores.
Safety first
Want to win a $1000 voucher from the Sk8Factory or a special K Road T-shirt? Auckland's infamous street is raising awareness for its pedestrian safety campaign with a giveaway. Prizes include the $1000 Sk8Factory voucher, a K Road hoodie and T-shirt, $100 streetwear vouchers, and daily draws of a K Road T-shirt. Visit the www.kroad.com website for more information, and remember - cross at the crossings!
Spring has sprung
World has a taste of sun in store with the new summer collection, Seven Deadly Sins, and Newmarket boutique Stenbeck & Morse has just had a new delivery of Deborah Sweeney (think pretty floral dresses and shiftdresses) and Trelise Cooper, with spotty smocks, full cotton skirts and more. Ph (09) 520 2110.
Fair report
The Auckland Vintage Textile Fair will be held at St Mary's College Hall in Ponsonby on Sunday September 14. Admission to the fair is a very cheap $3, and inside there will be gorgeous vintage textiles, clothing, hats, household linens, aprons, buttons, patterns, craft books, lace and more. This is a great place to be inspired and pick up unusual accessories perfect for customising outfits.
Switched on
Have you got what it takes to be Farmers' new star? The department store is on the lookout for "Miss Switch", an up-and-coming model to front their new Switch fashion campaign. Girls over the age of 14, with a sense of fun and confidence are eligible to enter the competition, which closes on October 3. As well as fronting the Switch campaign, the winner will also get $100 a month of product for a year, a trip to Melbourne, an iPod, a Farmers gift card and hair appliances. For more information and to enter, visit www.MissSwitch.co.nz, fill out the application form and upload two photographs of yourself.
