Model call
If you are a size 16 or over and always wondered if you had it in you to be a model, now's your chance. This Sunday, August 29, The Carpenters Daughter is auditioning for models to take part in their show at New Zealand Fashion Week. They're looking for women who can strut their stuff in front of a large crowd. The auditions take place at 1pm, TCD HQ, 592 Mt Albert Rd, Auckland. To find out more go to tcd.co.nz where you'll also find out how to win one of five double passes to their fashion show on September 23.
Shop in the virtual world
Two new local online stores have been brought to our attention. Le Faire is the creation of Pauline So, an online store that stocks international and local labels like Genevieve, Blak and Luela. Zip Me Up is another local online store worth visiting. The easy-to-navigate site showcases New Zealand and Australian designers for men and women, with several exclusive labels including Alex Perry, Rachel Gilbert, Nicola Finetti and Woodford & Co.
Shore thing
Heading over the bridge for a big night out might just become the order of the day, with the launch from Monday of the Runway Touch Up service from Stephen Marr at the Powder Room in The Department Store, Takapuna. Your hair will be tonged, eye and lip makeup applied and nails shaped and polished, all for just $45 for a 30-minute zhush. Bookings ph (09) 488 0585. The Department Store is at 10 Northcroft St.
Help the cousins
Look out next month for specially packaged bottles of Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, with the company repeating its fundraiser for endangered orangutans. Their habitats in South East Asia are threatened by forest clearance, often to grow the palm oil widely used in consumer products, including cosmetics. The New Zealand company raised $20,000 internationally last year for the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation and advocates the use of palm oil grown sustainably. During September, $1 from the $22.90 purchase price of rosehip oil in boxes carrying an orangutan picture will go towards saving the creatures which share 97 per cent of our DNA. trilogyproducts.com.
Tight fit
A chic outfit starts from the bottom up. It's all-important to make sure your underwear fits and supports you properly to create a smooth foundation for what goes on top. That's why we were thrilled to find the new Holdmetight seamless style undergarments at The Warehouse. Yes, not only are these figure-hugging singlets designed to keep you in at all the right places, they're also a bargain price. Check them out at your nearest Warehouse.
Dunedin's big change
New dates have been announced for iD Dunedin Fashion Week. The popular event, now in its 12th year, will be held from April 5 to 10 2011. The reason for the change is to help attract the attendance of international guest designers and judges. Last year's designer guest was Zandra Rhodes.
Viva VIP competition
We're delighted to have 25 double passes to the new movie I Am Love to give away. Chosen to open the recent International Film Festival here in Auckland, I Am Love returns to the big screen on September 9 with its tantalising tale set in Milan about the wealthy Recchi family. Starring Tilda Swinton, the film is is dramatic, sensual and the costumes are fabulous. Plus our lucky winners will also receive a DVD of the French drama Leaving, starring Kristin Scott Thomas. To go in the draw, write your name address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send it to I Am Love Competition, Viva, NZ Herald, PO Box 3290, Auckland. Entries close September 1. Winner announced September 8.
