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The Great ghd Styler Exchange!!!
The dream of owning the definitive styling tool has now become an attainable reality!
From December 29, 2008 until February 28, 2009 at all participating salons nationally, any heat styling appliance from straighteners to curling tongs can be traded in for the new ghd IV styler by both girls aspiring to own a ghd and those fashionistas who are wishing to upgrade from an older model to the avant-garde of beauty: the new ghd IV styler.
Sisters, friends and colleagues nationwide can call a truce to catfights over their ‘shared’ ghd styler and get $70 back (from the RRP) when they trade in their unwanted styling appliance for the most revolutionary styling tool to date, the ghd IV styler.
The ghd styler exchange program is running in approved ghd salons from 29th December 2008 – 28th February 2009. For stockist information phone 0800 HAIRGHD (in NZ), RRP for the ghd IV styler is $350 but receive $70 back with the exchange.
Pull Your Christmas Cracker!
PullYourSocksUp.co.nz have added some crackers to their site just in time for Christmas!
Check out the new men's and women's vintage goodies now, and visit again soon for a PYSU first: vintage paintings and awesome 80's mirror posters!
E-mail Ange to buy anything without the hassle of bargaining or bidding
We Heart Two Sisters
Here at Showroom 22, we love a good idea. So we're sharing the latest and greatest one with you.
From our friends at Two Sisters vineyard in Central Otago's Lowburn Valley, we bring you the Christmas specials you've been waiting for.
There's the Two Sisters '06 Pinot Nior for $360.00 a case, the Two Sisters '07 Riesling for $250.00 a case, and if you're a total devotee you can pre-order a case of the Two Sisters '08 Pinot Gris for $288.00 a case.
But get in quick - these offers are only for Friends of Showroom 22 and they only last until Christmas 2008!
E-mail here to place your order.
Beth's The Best
Metro magazine have announced their 'Best of Auckland' for 2009 and handed Beth Ellery the award for 'Best Under-the-Radar' fashion designer.
Beth's quietly confident demeanor is evident in her clothing, designing for intelligent, well-heeled women who love fine things.
Her rise has been quiet yet thorough, with her label now stocked in some of the best boutiques in New Zealand and abroad.
Congratulations Beth!
Turn to Jordan
TurnedOut.tv's new New Zealand editor is Jordan Rondel.
You'll see Jordan snapping only the best looking guys and gals all over the country from now on, using her naturally sharp fashion instincts to discover the coolest trends, silhouettes, fabrics, cuts, colours and accessories.
www.TurnedOut.tv
Starfish is Blooming
To urge on a brilliant New Zealand summer and beautiful pohutukawa blooms, Project Crimson and Starfish have launched the “Bloomer” - a fundraising t-shirt where all proceeds go back to protecting Pohutukawa and Rata trees in New Zealand.
Laurie Foon, Wellington designer and well-know eco-advocate, embraced the opportunity to support the Project Crimson Trust by designing and distributing the tee-shirt.
“Bloomers” are made for women, and can be purchased at any Starfish store, on Project Crimson’s website www.projectcrimson.org.nz or by calling 0800 pohutukawa. They are New Zealand made garments and retails for $55.
OliviaHemus.co.nz
It's not a very creative headline, but it's the one new website you NEED to be visiting.
The site hosts the work of young New Zealand photographer Olivia Hemus and it's HOT!
Liv's recently returned from a stint overseas and the first thing she did was shoot a series of portraits for the showroom to launch our winter collections.
Check the site out here or call us if you want to book Olivia and we can hook it up.
Vintage Lovers and Op-Shop Devotees - PullYourSocksUp!
Vintage Queen Ange Crane has launched a new buy-on-line blog site, PullYourSocksUp.co.nz.
Lovers of fine vintage treats and treasures will be kept in perpetual bliss by Ange's array of op-shop finds from all over New Zealand, brought to you in a no-frills way.
Check it out now at PullYourSocksUp.co.nz.
Brand New Talent
Congratulations to Alexandra Owen for gracing the cover of November 2nd's Sunday magazine.
We are about to embark on our fourth season with Alexandra, and we're proud to be part of her extremely successful and rapidly growing business.
Cover to Cover
Showroom 22 clients have made the covers of even more publications lately, namely Bettina Liano on the cover of Jolie (pictured), Anna Fitzpatrick from Alt TV's 'The Seen' pictured on the cover of About Town with Dan Carter (Oct. 19th) and Karen Walker Eyewear on the cover of the Dominion Post Spring/Summer Fashion Supplement.
These covers top off a couple of MAMMOTH months for press coverage in New Zealand for our clients.
All Over It
Alexandra Owen graces the cover of issue 26 of Wellington-based magazine Lucire, out on shelves this month (October 2008).
Alexandra's collection is also used exclusively in one of the editorials inside the issue, helping reinforce her cred as one of New Zealand's best young fashion talents.
Glassons is Wedged!
Get a load of the new shoes at Glassons!
The first ever shipment of Glassons shoes has arrived (the style pictured plus much more) and is available at selected Glassons stores nationwide.
RRP's from $39.99 to $69.99 - why wouldn't you buy a pair or four?
Julia Fong is Next
Taking after her peer Beth Ellery, Julia's cobalt blue Silk Multi-Wrap Top is currently gracing the cover of the November issue of Next, worn by the elegant Jeanette Thomas.
The Jimi Hendrix of Fashion Journalism
IsaacLikes has spurred on an amazing debate about the role of fashion journalism in New Zealand, drawing comment from New Zealand, Australia and further afield, and even anointing Isaac as the Hendrix of fashion journalism!
The debate started over Media7's on-line panel discussion about coverage of ANZFW and has sprouted intelligent discussion about the pro's, con's, pitfalls and merits of honest, knowledgable fashion journalism.
Check out where it started and where it's currently at.
Opensouls Well Suited at NZ Music Awards
The Opensouls looked like a million bucks last night as they played alongside Tyra Hammond and Scribe at the 2008 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
The group were decked out in Gibson and Pierre Cardin suits for the occasion as they pulled off one of the most memorable performances of the night.
ghd Purple Pulling Power
There's only one gift to give (and hopefully receive!) this Christmas thanks to ghd...
The world's best ceramic hair styling iron will be launched in a limited edition Christmas holiday gift pack at the end of October '08 with some cute new friends.
The ghd Limited Edition Purple Gift Set is the ULTIMATE must-have, with a new ghd IV styler in high-gloss purple pearl finish with a paisley pattern, and one of ghd's best additions ever: a mini purple travel hair dryer!
Go and reserve yours now at your nearest ghd approved salon for only NZD$385.00
Notorious T.S.N.
Twenty-Seven Names are taking care of business right now, thanks to their fantastic show at ANZFW '08.
Check one of their best reviews here.
I'd be smiling, too.
We Conquered Air New Zealand Fashion Week!
WOW! What a week!
Showroom 22 clients Alexandra Owen, Twenty-Seven Names, Juliette Hogan, Karen Walker, Sera Lilly, Laurie Foon, Starfish and ghd all took part in fashion week from September 16-19, as well as long-time Showroom 22 partners Stephen Marr and M.A.C who were there to partner and support almost all of our initiatives.
Check out the range of exclusive photos shot during the week by Showroom 22 photographer Kathryn Robinson at our events page now!
The Seen & RunwayReporter.com Partner Up
Alt TV's dedicated fashion TV show 'The Seen' (Tuesdays, 8pm, Sky 65) partnered with New Zealand's biggest on-line fashion portal, RunwayReporter.com to bring exclusive footage from the front row and backstage during Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2008.
Click here to check out The Seen's host Anna Fitzpatrick getting up close and personal with all the best designer action.
