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A LOCKDOWN LOVE

Danni Duncan, Beauty & Wellness Ambassador @danni__duncan I was meant to get married in April 2020. That’s right, smack bang in the middle of a nationwide lockdown. Cue the tears. Not one to be upstaged by a pesky virus, we made the most of it and spent the evening dancing, laughing, and letting the wine flow in our decorated lounge. It was definitely a night to remember.

Our official wedding day became a very beautiful blessing in what was initially an anxiety-inducing disguise, and I’ve now become an advocate for intimate, low-key affairs.

We celebrated the day a couple of months post-lockdown with 17 of our closest family and friends. We got married in the local church chapel and headed out to our favourite restaurant, Francesca’s Italian Kitchen, for our dinner reception. This saved us a significant amount of money but more importantly, we were relaxed, we savoured every moment, and we were able to focus solely on ‘us’.

I still felt incredibly pampered during the day with my friend Tom at Balayage Hair styling my hair into beautiful soft glam waves and my youngest sister doing my makeup.

In fact, my family all played a special part in our day. Dad officiated the wedding, my brother walked me down the aisle, my brother-in-law captured the day on video, Mum helped me get ready, and both my sisters were bridesmaids.

If the current state of the world has taught us anything, it’s that the connections we have with our family and friends are what is most important.

AT THE ALTAR OF BEAUTY

TRIED SOMETHING NEW RECENTLY? 1

In case you weren’t aware, Korean skincare brands are the best of the best and Sunday Ritual is the perfect place to shop a range of affordable and 100 per cent authentic products. From beautiful green tea masks to hydrating cleansers, there’s something new for everyone. sundayritual.shop

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A ONE AND DONE

Vibrant, wearable high-performance makeup, the Flavedo & Albedo velvet eyeshadow sits somewhere between a cream and a powder and is so easy to apply. Press pigment on as an all-over colour, and you’re ready to attack the day. flavedoandalbedo.com

ARE YOU DOUBLE CLEANSING? 3

I pray you cleanse your face, and I hope you do it twice. Emma Lewisham’s Illuminating Oil Cleanser bathes your complexion with hydration and full-spectrum skinbeautifying antioxidants, nutrients, and vitamins. It really is our go-to. emmalewisham.co.nz

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SOMETHING BLUE

Premium and naturally derived, recently launched Kiwi owned brand Everblue ticks all the boxes for the modern and conscious shopper. Being made in New Zealand from PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free ingredients, you can find the full range in Countdown supermarkets nationwide. weareeverblue.com

Stress and worry are feelings that so many of us experience on a daily basis, and BraveFace is here to help you overcome them. A natural supplement so many are talking about, this herbal remedy is helping everyday Kiwis rise to the challenge. hellobraveface.com

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SEDUCTIVE FOR SPRING

Miu Miu’s L’Eau Bleu is a fresh floral scent, capturing lily of the valley at its most seductive, still glistening with dew as it blooms in the cool spring dawn. A transparent tint of honeysuckle lends a touch of fragile femininity to the fragrance. ballantynes.co.nz