Artist August Ward’s ultimate guide to a flawless fake tan
The painter and beauty aficionado talks us through her self-tanning routine and how to fully embrace a faux glow.
The Cosmopolita will be your new favourite summer cocktail
Auckland eatery Lilian shares the recipe for their fresh take on a classic Cosmopolitan, with apple and elderflower.
Say ‘flock yeah’ to Babydoll Wines at Splore
How to win a Splore prize pack.
Sun’s out, (safe) tan’s in
An ensemble of readers put the latest in gradual tanners to the test.
Chasing the sun with artist Ruby Wilkinson
After going without sun for days, the painter attempts to immortalise daylight with her debut solo exhibtion, Sun Room.
An ode to the close girl summer
Annabel Hawkins traces the course of a summer heartbreak and the healing power of female friendship.
This is your reminder to go for a swim
Not sure where to go? The founders of towel brand Baina share their favourite swimming spots.
More butts on the beaches is a win for feminism
Big and small, wrinkled, dimply or tanned, each and every butt deserves its moment in the sun.
Got gin? Make this summery cocktail
Heather Garland of Auckland bar Caretaker shares a recipe with a twist on a holiday classic.
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The joy of ‘bonkbusters’
A love letter to the underrated and horny literary genre.
Fancy drinks in cans, reviewed by graphic designers
An expert ‘type vs. taste’ test of the new breed of canned beverages with groovy fonts.
Me, back then: the thrill of vintage summer photos
We look back on NZ holiday style of the past with these vintage photos - because sometimes you can be your own style inspiration.
