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Want to get your hands on a piece of cheap designer fashion? Of course you do, so we suggest heading to St Kevin's Arcade this Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Jimmy D and fashion shopping website General Cucumber are joining forces once again and having their second pop-up sale
store, which will feature samples, one-off pieces and bargains from labels including Jimmy D, Zambesi, Nom.d, Cybele, Lonely Hearts, Jaeha, Deadly Ponies and Emma Ford swimwear. Shop 16, St. Kevins Arcade, 179-183 K Road, Auckland. 10am to 5.30pm each day.
Huffer's close shave
The Huffer team has designed a special T-shirt to help support the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation 'Shave Off'. The foundation is hoping to inspire 10,000 people to shave their heads during Shave 09, from March 9 to 15 - this represents the 10,000 New Zealanders living with a blood cancer. A free Huffer T-Shirt - which comes in grey and white - will go to every person who raises $500 for Shave 09. And if you don't want to part with your hair, you can still help support the cause: the T-shirts are available to buy for $70. For more information on being part of Shave 09, or to buy a Huffer tee, visit www.shaveforacure.co.nz.
Brand new jewels
Muse Amber is a new online boutique that sells a range of amber and silver jewellery. The amber is sourced from the Baltic region, and is thought to aid healing and protect from negative energy. The jewellery is imported from Eastern Europe, and sold via the website. Visit www.muse-amber.com for more information and to order.
New from Meadowlark
Local jewellery label Meadowlark has produced a mini collection of smaller, more affordable pieces. The design duo has included some of their most popular designs, including the serpent ring, chunky skull rings and cufflinks. But our favourite is the charm bracelet, which features swan, cherry blossom and diamond charms. Find out more information at www.meadowlark.co.nz.
Winter warmers
Ponsonby Road boutique Wallace Rose has new things in store for winter, including gorgeous kaftan style dresses, winter boots and plenty of knitwear. They also have a range of floral dresses and skirts that are perfect easy wear pieces for the cooler season. Wallace Rose, 186 Ponsonby Road, ph (09) 376 0572.
Marvel celebrates Crown Lynn
Marvel Menswear are having a special Crown Lynn ceramic sale. The store will sell an eclectic collection of pieces from the 1940s to 1979, including a full dinner set, original coffee sets, floral tea cups, a Frank Carpay dish and pieces made especially for Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Herald. Marvel Menswear, 143 Ponsonby Rd, ph (09) 376 4204.
Basics stitched up
Stitch Ministry have added a new basics range to their brand, called Stitch Vitals. The capsule range features foundation pieces, perfect for winter layering. There are two stories - wool blend and slinky with viscose and spandex - and each piece has a unique design twist. Prices start from $45, and pieces will be available from Stitch Ministry stockists as well as from their website, www.stitchministry.com.
Sorry
We gave the wrong prefix for the Esther Diamond contact last week, so for those of you wanting to get a hold of one of their fantastic tea towels, the correct number is (06) 833 6553. For more information on the Esther Diamond range visit www.estherdiamond.com.