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The ghd styling iron, rrp $350, really does have the potential to turn bad hair days into good ones. If you've been lusting after one, this is your chance. From January 15 to March 31, ghd is running the ultimate Styling Iron Exchange.
Take any competitor's straighteners, tongs or curlers - anything from a cheap substitute to the bung old curlers you've had for eight years - into a ghd-approved salon and receive $100 off the original ghd ceramic styling tongs.
It's also an brilliant opportunity to upgrade that Christmas present that wasn't a ghd. For stockists see www.ghdhair.com or call 0800 880 209.
Soft touch
If you love wearing pure, oh-so-soft cashmere next to your skin, you'll want it for your loved ones.
Local designer Yvonne Bennetti fancies this concept too, which is why she's designed two new cashmere collections - one for the fellas and one for the underaged. The men's garments include a V-neck sweater, a vest and an extra-long scarf and start around $200.
The babies' outfits are even more adorable, in mostly pastel colours, stripes and stars with ribbons and sequins for detailing. Wee accessories include pom-pom hats and scarves. Prices start at $90. Prepare to see a queue of indulgent grandparents outside the Yvonne Bennetti boutique at 24 Jervois Rd, Ponsonby. Ph (09) 361 2388.
Jean Tweenie
Danger, danger, lock up your children! The celebrity denim trend has hit the under-fifteens, or tweenies as they are also known. Now the jeans that pop singer Madonna's daughter, Lourdes wears, are available here too.
True Religion make jeans for children as well and Drop Dead Gorgeous in Newmarket are stocking them. At $235 each, they have three styles available, one for younger boys and girls and another, a more skinny leg jean, for girls aged between 6 and 14. 35 Teed St, ph (09) 522 8118.
