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On the Street
Jasmine Hall swaps scrubs for style on her days off and enjoys dressing up (and down) so much so she blogs about her outfits on her Instagram page jazzthefashionblogger.
What are you wearing today?
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This amazing hot pink Ruby & Rain dress, which is my favourite colour and is also made locally in Marlborough.
What is your style?
I don’t think I have a particular style, I just wear things I love and are comfortable. I don’t follow trends as such.
What is most of your wardrobe made up of?
Colour and florals.
What are you loving at the moment?
Maxi dresses. I love a maxi dress with sneakers.
What is your approach to shopping?
I used to buy new clothes every week, this year I’ve stopped buying so much and try to shop my own wardrobe some more! I’m also more cautious of the effect of fast fashion on the environment. I love supporting New Zealand businesses.
What is your all-time favourite purchase?
There are too many to choose from, either a sequin dress or a hot pink dress.
What has been your worst clothing disaster?
I had this grey floral maxi skirt with tiers, and it was made of a stretchy mesh material. It was awful and my partner will never let me live it down.
What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?
White sneakers! They go with everything. I love dressing down an outfit with sneakers.
Do you have a style rule you always obey?
I don’t believe in fashion rules. I love red and pink together and have an amazing red and hot pink coat.
If you could raid one person’s wardrobe, who would it be?
Kelly Coe! But I would love Kim Kardashian’s massive storage space, where all of her outfits she’s ever worn are stored in a bag with a photo of the outfit on the front.
Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing…
Activewear when I’m not being active!
Tessa Jaine
Owners of enhanceskin Robyn and David Orsbourn.
enhanceskin – Putting a spring in your step!
It’s almost a decade and a half since Robyn and David Orsbourn opened the doors of the enhanceskin clinic in Buxton Square. In 2009, David moved from general practice to specialising in appearance medicine and varicose vein treatment. Since then, David has treated hundreds of Nelsonians, helping his clients find self-confidence and live their lives free from the debilitating symptoms of varicose veins. Many readers will know that David stepped back from the facial aesthetics side of the practice some time ago. Thus, allowing him to concentrate on improving people’s lives through walk-in, walk-out, varicose vein procedures. In recent months David and Robyn have decided that moving forward, their clinic will focus purely on these gold-standard vein treatments. David says, “It is pure gold to Robyn and I when we see the smiles on the faces of people whose veins we have treated; they walk into their follow-up appointments with a spring in their step.” There is always much debate about the cause of varicose veins. You will get those that advocate that occupation or lifestyle choices are the cause. But David maintains that the primary cause of vein disease is genetics. This factor accounts for about 80% of cases. So, for that very reason people of any age can suffer from varicose veins. David has treated varicose veins in patients aged sixteen to ninety-four in the past decade, proving that varicose veins and their oftendebilitating symptoms can affect anybody. Another myth surrounding varicose vein treatment is that most people have it to make their legs look better. But varicose veins are not just a cosmetic problem. They can cause heavy, painful, tired legs, with associated cramps, itchiness, and restlessness. “There is no doubt that ignoring varicose veins can lead to an increased risk of developing other, often more severe, health issues,” David says. If you’ve been ‘putting up’ with your varicose veins, Robyn urges you to contact her at the clinic. She will arrange a complimentary doctor’s vein assessment and scan with David, helping to determine which of the specialist treatments they offer is most suitable for you.
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS)
uses specialised ultrasound equipment to guide sclerosant injections to close the vein permanently. This procedure is virtually painless, so it requires no anaesthesia. Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), the goldstandard varicose vein treatment, again, requires no general anaesthesia or hospital stay. You walk in and walk out (wearing compression stockings for two weeks) and can drive home afterwards. Like UGFS, there’s no downtime, and you can be back at work the next day. Venaseal Glue is another option for a small number of patients with advantages David explains to those who he feels will benefit from this treatment. enhanceskin has Affiliated Provider status with Southern Cross for varicose vein treatment and can accept payment through all other health insurance providers. Treatment costs always include your follow-up appointments for twelve months.
