On the Street

Barista Izi Murray’s wardrobe is a mixture of second-hand grabs, timeless pieces and the odd thing grabbed from her mum’s closet too.

What are you wearing? Today I am wearing my Zambesi dress I got in Auckland for my 18th birthday. My favourite black boots which make me feel very tall and mum’s really old Nom*d cardigan that she got off Trade Me. My brother Tom made my ring and Jonty Ward who is a regular customer made my earrings. They were inspired by a jumper with a Keith Haring print on the front, he calls them ‘Keith Hearrings.’ Feeling very New Zealand made today!

What is your style? For me, comfort is key. I like jeans and tee-shirts, with sneakers. I call my Doc Martins ‘my high heels’. I love fun and fantastic earrings and spontaneously cutting myself a very wonky fringe.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of? Wide leg pants, snuggly knitwear, funky socks, vintage Zambezi, and of course too many pairs of jeans that I can’t seem to part with!

What are you loving at the moment? My new Birkenstock felt slippers which I’ve embroidered with little flowers.

What are you dressed for today? Today I am dressed to make coffee. Usually I’d go for something comfy and easy to clean after being covered in coffee grinds all day.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from? I like to shop at second hand stores so I can repurpose old clothes, and local shops, as well as online, but of course mum’s wardrobe always has something I need!

What is your approach to shopping? If I’m buying a quality piece of clothing I like to make sure it’s a timeless piece, something I’m going to enjoy wearing years later.

What is your all-time favourite purchase? My black, chunky Zara boots I bought on Trade Me.

Do you have a style rule you always obey? I wouldn’t call it a rule, but I am trying to wear less black and some more colour at the moment- easier said than done though!

If you could raid one person’s wardrobe, who would it be? I would definitely be rifling through the wardrobe of the Ocean’s 8 movie.

Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing… Animal print.

The perfect gift

The chrysanthemum flower represents happiness, love, and longevity. Choose from sterling silver or solid gold with a gemstone of your choice. Prices from $225

Louise Douglas Jewellery

191 Hardy St, Nelson louisedouglas.com

Heaven has been designed to celebrate every body

Offering a multitude of flattering styles and shapes in fun and unique prints with complimentary solids.

Little Boutique

Lingerie | Swimwear | Sleepwear 51 Bridge St, Nelson littleboutique.co.nz

Amped-up style

Dr. Marten’s boots and shoes that will see you through the summer, and beyond. Pop in to check out Dr. Martens summer styles.

Soul by Mariposa 257 Hardy St, Nelson | 49 Commercial St, Takaka Ph: 0800 132 500 | mariposaclothing.co.nz Handcrafted and custom made designs available from the RoCS Studio and Workshop in Richmond.

RoCS 238a Queen St, Richmond rocs.co.nz

Made for summer tees & tops

Cruella’s garments are all New Zealand made, including specialty in store hand knits in natural fibres including merino, linen, and possum.

Cruellas 155 Hardy St, Nelson cruellas.co.nz

Nice shades

Auckland-based label Isle Of Eden offer a trifecta of contemporary design, sustainability and fair pricing. Made with environmentally friendly materials and clever repair and recycle initiatives, each pair sold also helps to clean up 6L of litter from NZ coastlines!

Trouble & Fox Bank Lane, Nelson (lane next to BNZ, through to Montgomery Sq) troubleandfox.co.nz

Timeless men’s swim shorts from ortc Clothing that are so cool, you can wear them at the beach or around the streets. Give as a gift this Christmas.

Made for Men

219 Queen St, Richmond madeformen.nz

Teeth whitening that works

Professional teeth whitening at a great special-price. Just $169 for your 60-minute treatment (RRP $599) Living Light Candle’s beautiful new collections are here.

Living Light Shop 2A, 219 Trafalgar St, Nelson Central Arcade livinglight.co.nz

Unforgettable proposal = Unforgettable ring

Personal or group styling sessions

Feel confident and ‘own the moment’ with a personal or group styling session. Stocking a variety of brands to suit any body, like this gorgeous kaftan by Stella Royal by Augustine. NZ designed for women size 14+ and exclusive to Stacey in the Top of the South.

Stacey

249 Queen St, Richmond stacey.co.nz Creating custom jewellery and happiness since 1960

Jens Hansen 320 Trafalgar Square, Nelson jenshansen.co.nz

Luxurious sleepwear and lingerie

Feel beautiful in this slim fit, silky soft satin romper. Pull on with adjustable strap and ruffle trim.

Be Adult 117 Hardy St, Nelson (Montgomery Arcade) bkinky.co.nz

Owners of Beetees, Glen and Lorraine Beattie with model, Marina Kere, at a recent fashion shoot.

There’s no “I” in team

That is the philosophy at Beetees, say owners, Glen and Lorraine Beattie, acknowledging that their team and loyal customers are integral in the success of the local womenswear store.

While Glen tends to the general management, Lorraine works in the shop managing and buying new stock each season. Most of all she enjoys helping women select clothing that best suits their own individual style, and that makes them look and feel good. Beetees is lucky to have two fantastic assistants, Sue and Linda, who between them have many years of experience in the fashion industry. Chandra is a real gun with technology and looks after their social media and website which are a key part of their promotional outreach. Another Sue completes the team, helping Glen with their accounts. It’s been quite a journey for Lorraine and Glen who have both enjoyed varied careers and experiences prior to opening Beetees. Glen has worked in the travel industry, originally starting with NAC in Nelson before owning a successful travel agency in New Plymouth. “It was an exciting time to be in that industry, looking after some big international clients involved primarily in the oil and offshore exploration business.” Next came a stint in Australia, running a hotel in Bathurst. Glen says it was a good experience, and although it didn’t work out quite as planned, it provided a good opportunity to regroup and to look and see what other opportunities are in front of you. Lorraine managed fashion outlets in Taranaki and they both enjoyed living in that part of the country. However, the pull towards Nelson’s sunshine, family and good schooling for their young son became too strong to resist, and so Nelson became home. Glen worked at Port Nelson loading ships for a year before becoming the general manager of the Nelson Suburban Club. The Suburban Club was a busy hub for fun local activities, bands, and hospitality and his 15 years at the helm was an enjoyable time. Lorraine, originally a private secretary, has always been interested in the fashion industry. She did some modelling in her younger days and managed the womenswear department in H & J Smith’s Nelson and Motueka branches. In 2005, Glen and Lorraine purchased the Motueka store, rebranding as Beetees. After successfully trading in Motueka for eight years, they decided to move closer to home and opened in Nelson. When not at the shop, the Beattie’s love spending time with their pet dachshund’s Tessa and Josh. Travel has always been a big part of their relaxation and they have spent many summers at Kaiteriteri in their caravan, even more so now that overseas trips are off the agenda. Beetees caters to women, generally in the over 25 years age bracket, offering high quality, affordable clothing sourced from a buying group in Christchurch and various international suppliers. Glen and Lorraine are particularly thankful for the support and loyalty that they have received from their local customers, particularly during the lockdowns. “It has been a tough time for retailers, and the continued support has been fantastic.”

Beetees Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm 240 Trafalgar St, Nelson beetees.co.nz