FASHION + STYLE

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FASHION + STYLE @ STEP INN SHOES

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1. Ara - Adeen, available in Red, Black and White $440

2. Remonte - Moll, available in White $349

3. EOS - Serafina, available in Caramel and Black $389 4. Gabor - Garb, available in Expresso and Black $349

5. United Nude - Juko, available in Magent, Blue & Fresh $389

6. Nero Giardini - Nell, available in Black $499

STEP INN SHOES, Three Lamps, 283 Ponsonby Road, T:09 360 5512, www.stepinnshoes.nz

WINTER 2022

Step Inn Shoes, Three Lamps Plaza, 283 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby. www.stepinnshoes.nz

Ph 09 360 5512

Open 7 days Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 3pm Step Inn Shoes

DOES YOUR LAUNDRY NEED ENZYMES?

No need to let that glass of red wine or blob of body lotion destroy your favourite silk shirt – because those hungry little critters called enzymes are on the case!

So far, you may have avoided using enzyme powered laundry detergents and heard that detergents with enzymes cause skin irritations, or that enzymes in detergent damage your clothing over time. But studies show sensitivities are usually caused instead by fragrance or dye.

Again, product testing demonstrates the risk is low and damage may be the result of the washing machine and how it’s loaded. For example, delicates washed with heavy jeans can come out the worse for wear.

While enzymes are safe to use on most fabrics, most experts recommend you test first by rubbing a drop or two in an inconspicuous area of the garment. If you need to wash very soiled items, an enzyme detergent pre-soak in lukewarm water can help break down stains before you pop them in the machine.

For most stains, letting them dry or heating them up, can make them set and be harder to shift. The best time to treat a stain is when it first happens.

Know your enzymes We have our favourite foods, so do enzymes. And luckily for us, they tend to prefer the dressing to the salad. An effective stain removing detergent should contain:

•Amylase eats starchy foods like rice and pasta

•Mannanase goes for gums like you find in ice cream

•Lipase focuses on fats to remove oil from greasy fast food and cheese

•Pectate lyase targets the pectin component of wine, juice or lipstick

•Protease fights protein-based stains like chocolate, blood or milky coffee

Ultra Power is ecostore’s high performance laundry detergent and stain remover, formulated with this mix of advanced renewable enzymes that boost stain fighting by 20%*. These renewable enzymes work together to lift even dried-on stains. And if used correctly, they won’t fade colours in natural fibres like silk, wool, linen and cotton. A word of warning though, cotton or silk velvets can be extra tricky, so proceed with caution.

Tip: Remember to follow the directions on the detergent pack and read your clothing’s care label first.

*Results based on front loader performance reports in comparison to regular ecostore laundry liquid

ECOSTORE, 1 Scotland Street, Freemans Bay, T: 09 360 8477, www.ecostore.co.nz

Up to 30% Off Personal Care*

From the 16th-30th of June, treat yourself with up to 30% off all personal care!* Head down to check out the deals we have on our trusted ecostore products, our lovely team will be happy to help. *excludes Bulk & Clearance

Shop Hours Mon–Fri 10am-6pm Sat–Sun 10am-5pm Public Holidays hours may vary Visit us in store 1 Scotland Street Freemans Bay, Auckland Call & Collect 09 360 8477

FASHION + STYLE @ ZEBRANO

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1. Curate Off Duty Dress, $249

2. Obi New You Wool Coat, $493

3. Maaike Lacquer Dress, $383 4. LaLA Constance Dress, $459

5. Obi Wool Coat With Leather, $593

6. LaLA Cocoon Coat, $777

ZEBRANO, 22 Morrow Street, Newmarket - opposite Westfield, T: 09 523 2500, www.zebrano.co.nz