Lara Daly

@lara.daly
Lara is a writer and makeup artist interested in beauty, fashion, art and music. She is particularly interested in the use of beauty in counter-culture. She was a staff writer for Ensemble from 2022 until 2024, and is now the features editor at Fashion Journal.

Exchanging vows in the rain at a lakeside wedding

In the crux of a storm, Harri and Courtney’s wedding day was a tender celebration of love and life.

category imageFashion
1.4.2024

Chromatic meals are the dopamine hit I didn’t know I needed

Living vicariously through Annabella Schnabel’s colour-themed banquets became the highlight of my week.

category imageCulture & Travel
18.3.2024

Remember when we all wanted to smell like a cupcake?

Y2K's favourite fragrance family - gourmand - is growing up.

category imageBeauty & Wellbeing
28.2.2024

What NZ’s ban on ‘forever chemicals’ in cosmetics means for you

“There’s possibly bigger fish to fry, but yeah, we will probably all have runny mascara.”

category imageBeauty & Wellbeing
2.2.2024

This church wedding was full of old world romantic charm

Plus, a 'glitter bar', lots of dancing and three vintage-inspired outfit changes.

category imageFashion
6.2.2024

15 charming wedding ideas that break the mould

Tips from Ensemble readers who did the big day, their way.

category imageFashion
18.1.2024

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