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Blaze of glory
Opening this week in Newmarket is Blaze, a salon for trendy youths that promises potential clients it is not simply a salon, it is apparently also "an attitude". Exuberant hipsters wanting to partake of Blaze's new attitude will also enjoy interiors created by the very talented Katie Lockhart, which includes a library of books and magazines to browse and other quirky touches of decor, as well as a revolving art display in the windows and staff uniforms provided by local designer labels. Ph (09) 529 7522 for more information.
Nocturnal, glo
Meanwhile if you're into lounging about on a bearskin rug in front of the fire, dressed only in black lace, then skip this next bit. Because the latest offerings from Hey Sister are all about the cute and sportif, as they say in France. Best of the lot are the Dazzle Pony PJs and lingerie which come in bold colours anyway but literally light up at night, with glow-in-the-dark shades, and the funny Funny Pants featuring odd and interesting motifs.
Silky styles
Dunedin-based clothing company Silkbody started off making thermal-style tops and bottoms for those braving the elements. After designer Emily Cooper - she's the sister of the other Dunedin-based designer named Cooper, Tamsin - and her father discovered how well silk sleeping-bag inners worked, they went into business making clothing that also warmed, cooled and didn't get damp quickly. The thermal layers have proved a great success with sportspeople - and more recently Silkbody has expanded into more style-conscious garments. Their new "relaxed fit" includes pretty cardigans and scoop neck tops with clean, modern lines and the Silksidein line, which involves silk and wool, including a versatile cardigan that would suit any woman's wardrobe. Ph 0800 SILKBODY (0800 74552639) or see www.silkbody.co.nz for more information on stockists and styles.
DJ Lagerfeld
He may be the same age as your granny, but that hasn't stopped him from DJing at some of the hippest parties in town, starting up a roaming art gallery, and having a collectible doll made of - yes, you guessed it - himself. Of course, we're talking about legendary Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld. And what has the Kaiser - as he is also known - done now? At somewhere around 70 years of age, Lagerfeld has become a digital, "virtual" DJ within the massively successful computer game, Grand Theft Auto. Lagerfeld will be spinning the discs at the virtual radio station, K109 The Studio, that gamers listen to. No rest home for this virtual septuagenarian then!
WIN
If you can't get up on Sunday in time to make breakfast in bed this Mother's Day - it's on Sunday May 11, kids - then you should probably take Mum out for afternoon tea instead. And you'll be glad to know that if you do attend the Angela Daniel Jewellery Mother's Day High Tea at the very lovely Heritage Hotel on Sunday afternoon, the event supports The Breast Cancer Research Trust.
There'll be champagne, as well as tiny sandwiches, teacakes, scones and mini-quiches and prizes. And speaking of winning prizes, Viva has a rather attractive package to give away. It includes two tickets to the Angela Daniel Jewellery Mother's Day High Tea at Heritage Auckland, a night for two, including breakfast at Heritage Hotel & Spa du Vin, and a pair of amethyst and sterling Silver earrings from Angela Daniel Jewellery.
To enter, put your name, address and phone number on the back of a stamped envelope and send it to Mother's Day High Tea competition, Viva, NZ Herald, PO Box 3290, Auckland. Entries close April 30 with the winner announced on May 7.
Of if you just want to make sure you're going to get a seat, then tickets are $49 per person ($10 goes to the Trust) and available from Ticketek, ph (09) 307 5000.
