Retail Therapy: New for you

Annah Stretton. Photo / Supplied

Miss Crabb's Ponsonby Rd boutique has had a drop of new handmade knitwear from Areez Katki. And further down the road at shoe heaven Mei Mei, a brand new range of incredible footwear has arrived in store - the Mei Mei shoe range features sweet sandals, killer heels and an amazing pair of black suede clompy wedges. Get in quick, these shoes will sell quick.

Annah heads to Newmarket

Annah Stretton is opening a new store on Newmarket's Teed St. The store, Stretton's second in Newmarket, will open on Monday June 15. The street is becoming a shopping mecca, with Kate Sylvester, Zambesi, Ruby, Taylor and Moochi boutiques all nearby. Check out the new Annah Stretton store at 9/11 Teed Street, Newmarket.

Next top model?

So the winner of New Zealand's Next Top Model has been announced: congratulations Christobelle. If you've watched the addictive series and decided you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next top model, then get thee to TV3's website and pre-register your interest in season two. Yes, they're making another series. www.tv3.co.nz.

Smile - if you can

People who have Botox treatment are more likely to feel happy two weeks after the injections, when compared with those who have other appearance medicine procedures. The small scientific study in Britain, found that patients who had Botox in the forehead to reduce expression lines, were less depressed, anxious and irritable than those who did not. Half the study group had fillers and peels, the rest had Botox. The study leader, Dr Michael Lewis, from the University of Cardiff, said both groups had similar ratings for how effective they thought their respective treatments had been, but the Botox group was happier, which might have implications for those with depression. "Unlike other treatments for depression, which have significant negative side effects, the main side effect of a botox-based treatment would be a younger-looking face. But as the cosmetic effect of botox is temporary, so will be the emotional effect. As the effect of the botox wears off, one's mood is likely to return to normal levels."

Champagne fashion

Tonight's the night that Trelise Cooper will be showing her new summer collection at the uber-chic Clooney restaurant. It's going to be a night of fabulousness with great fashion, food and Moet & Chandon Champagnes and rumour has it there are still a few tickets ($240 each) available. To find out more, ph: (09) 358 1702.