By Michiko Hylands
New Zealand Fashion Week and NZ Fashion Weekend are set to kick off. Wow the fashion elite in a show-stopping ensemble. Think tailored capes and crisp blazers. Play up the unusual with printed separates and lust-worthy accessories for cutting-edge style.
Hoskins embroidery detail shirt $444
Stitched graphite pants $479
Zoey Heels $719
3-Piece Tassle crystal earrings $280
All from Camilla and Marc
When your accessories steal the show, pare back the hair and makeup for a modern approach. Go for a flawless look and pull your hair back in a chic pony.
Sleeper jacket in platinum $775
Z Skins in Allblack $305
Classic crew in Black Magic $530
Visor sunglasses $450
All from Zambesi
Make the ultimate entrance in this covetable puffer. Metallic eyeliner intensifies a
space-age feel.
Sicily blazer $899
Idiom shirt $339
Gattopardo trousers $469
All from World
Don't be afraid of pattern. For those who want to tone it down a notch, team this blazer with tailored black pants.
Military cape $449.90
OCRF link detail shirt $159.90
Multi metal earrings $9.90
Lou leather crossbody $139.90
Ink skinny jeans $109.90
Faith booties $279.90
All from Witchery
Channel "Fashion Diva" in this chic look. High-waisted jeans are a great choice for petite ladies as they give the illusion of lengthening the legs
Gold Shoulder jacket in black $799
Ruffle Dutch top in black $399
Triangle Tart skirt in black $479
Colour Dayz sunglasses in pink $249
All from Trelise Cooper
Cut a fashion-forward figure by dressing head-to-toe in black. Metallic accents such as a gold bag and bold costume jewellery add an extra edge.
Wave jacket $829
Ruth shirt dress $549
Soleil drop earrings $540
All from Harman Grubisa
Toughen up the pretty with "too cool for school" mirrored sunglasses and a studded clutch bag.
Panelled camber tunic in ivory $357
Delimit bustier in ivory $399
Pivot skirt in ivory $465
All from Taylor
For a great pre-spring look, team this trans-seasonal skirt with heeled sandals and a cami.
BEAUTY BAR
Nude by Nature Flawless Liquid Foundation $45
Mecca Max Wink Weapon Mini Palette in Embellished $33
Tom Ford The Ultimate Bronzer $175
Dermalogica Antioxidant Hydramist travel size $23
Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Shake Tonic $68
Ultraceuticals Ultra Brightening Serum $169
ACCESSORIES BOX
Deadly Ponies For My Little Pony Pony Puff in Twilight Sparkle $255
08.Jewellery Series 5, Earring 6 9ct gold plated sterling silver $580
Karen Walker Salvador crystal brown with gold sunglasses $389
Mi Piaci Benji heel in ox blood $250
Bess Scarf in Acid Rain $320
Deadly Ponies for My Little Pony Mr. Boxette $510