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Leather, or its man-made equivalent, as well as faux fur, sequins, lurex and metallic studs give this season’s fashion a no-nonsense edge.However Rhonda Clark of Charisma in Orewa says this is softened somewhat and made very wearable with the addition of “ladylike” fabrics such as silk, georgette and chiffon.Leather has made its way into all types of clothing and accessories – including leather shorts that will be snapped up by the young ones.Leather is spliced into other fabrics in jackets, coats, skirts, pants and knitwear or used as edging.Sequins and lurex, metallic beading and studs add shine to many garments.Colour and patternShades of plum, mustard and inky blues, or blocked combinations of colour, as well as spots, stripes, animal prints and gold (rather than silver) are the top tones for the season, Rhonda says. There is also lots of black and white and geometric patterns.Print fabric for tops and pants is still on trend.The return of the ponchoPonchos, batwing sleeves and bomber jackets (with hoods) are back, and make a nice warm layer for cold days.

Edgy styles dominate the season’s looks

Ponchos become a statement, with some decorated with balls of faux fur or fringe. The season’s knitwear also packs a punch, featuring lurex, cabelling, leather edging, beads and funky colours and patterns.The final touchPearls, and gold accessories are in vogue including, Rhonda says, some quite well-priced genuine pearls. Images of owls, for some reason, are on everything from fabric to jewellery and scarves. Shoes are less chunky than last winter, and no wardrobe will be complete without a pair of ankle boots.

While diamonds may be forever, the way they are displayed in engagement or wedding rings has changed considerably over the years.Manufacturing jeweller and goldsmith Geoff Morris of The Goldsmith in Orewa, who has been in the trade for more than 35 years, says couples come to a manufacturing jeweller because they want something custom-designed and handmade to their individual taste.“It’s a very personal choice, and you expect to wear it every day, so it has to be exactly what you want, and combine practicality with beauty,” he says.This is one reason modern styles tend to have lower, flatter settings rather than claws.Couples can also bring in rings that have been passed down in the family and these can be melted down and remodelled into a modern design.Geoff says white gold has become almost as popular as yellow gold for wedding bands.

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A new charity shop in Silverdale is not only a way to find yourself some funky fashion and household items, but also to support women who are at a low point in their lives.The store, called Kowhai Tree, is essentially a distribution centre for Women’s Refuge. It began operating in Silverdale at the end of last year and plans to open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting this week.Women and children who are moving on from a safe house can source everything from a teaspoon to whiteware at the store free of charge –the service prevents them having to borrow money from Work and Income in order to get back on their feet in a new location.The store offers a wide range of clothing, accessories, books and children’s items all of which are donated by the public.Women’s Refuge Boutique Project Manager Stephanie Garvey says, the store has been flooded with donations and kind people offering to help. “We saw an opportunity to work, partnering with Hestia Rodney Women’s Refuge, to make things easier for the refuge, and for the women and children to source what they need. It’s also good for the community as they will be able to snag bargains at real Op-shop prices. It’s a win-win-win situation!”

Nikki Davidson (left) and Miss World North Harbour, Mollie Durey model outfits sourced from the new Kowhai Tree charity store.

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Donations can be left at the store, when it is open, on Fridays 10am–4pm or at the Hibiscus Coast Community House in Western Reserve, Orewa.Items can be purchased from the store, at 4R Titan Place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am–3pm. Info: phone 426 4281.

Village venueCouples who want to add the romance of days gone by to their wedding should consider the chapel in the Pioneer Village in Silverdale. The Methodist chapel has been in Silverdale since 1860 and was recently refurbished. It holds around 60 people and the gardens that surround it, which include a gazebo, are also available for weddings and photos. Info: phone Judy McErlich, 426 5618.

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Mollie Durey of Gulf Harbour has taken a roundabout route to achieving a place in next month’s Miss World NZ competition; she had never modelled before entering her first pageant last year to please her grandmother.Becoming Miss World North Harbour was therefore a big achievement – particularly, Mollie says, because she won her three favourite categories – talent (dancing), the interview and Miss Friendship, selected by her fellow contestants. Along the way, she made her 90-year-old grandmother, Val Fry, very proud.The 18-year-old had an adventurous childhood that included sailing around the South Pacific with her parents on board a home-built yacht, a student exchange year in Italy and a mix of traditional and Steiner schooling.She says while her childhood instilled a deep love of NZ (“I was gutting fish on the boat from the age of five”) it was isolated at times, with only intermittent formal schooling, and when she left the boat at age 11, she was very shy.Overcoming this included becoming a founding member of the youth branch of Rotary on the Hibiscus Coast and taking on a wide variety of charitable work.She says when she entered Miss World North Harbour, she initially thought it was not for her until she discovered its strong focus on raising money for community organisations and good causes.

Charity at heart of pageant

The project taken on by Miss World NZ is to raise enough money to bring a child called Loren from the Philippines to NZ to have a tumour removed from her face.Mollie says this, and making many new friends, has made attending weekly rehearsals and mastering walking in stilettos in the lead-up to Miss World NZ all worthwhile.She has juggled rehearsals with study towards a double BA in Psychology and English at Auckland University.After the pageant, which takes place in Auckland on April 26, Mollie has her sights set on starting up her own initiative – a charity called Confidence to support teenagers – as well as again working with Rotary.“Of course if I win, the next step is Miss World in London which would help me raise more money and awareness so that I can make a difference.”

Mollie Durey

Weddings go wildTraditional church weddings are becoming less popular as couples head into the wild, to find a unique venue. Couples looking for something different are dressing up outdoor Rodney venues such as Te Arai Quarry, or staying in luxury tents (glamping). One couple hired Auckland company Wildernest to set up tents beside the Mahurangi River, and cater for their wedding. The tents had showers with an open roof, so you could wash under the stars and the couple stayed in a ‘luxury suite’ tent. Wildernest founder Anita Rogers says guests camping together makes for a relaxed wedding. Another couple, both divers, chose to get married underwater.

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Weddings onlineBy our social media expert Pauline StockhausenPlanning a wedding can be time consuming, with some couples taking a year to organise their perfect day. The digital age has made planning the perfect wedding a lot easier. While I’d encourage everyone to shop locally for goods and services, whenever possible, there are some websites that make life easier for brides to be. Here are two of my favourites: www.looklovewed.co.nz This works the same as Pinterest, in being image based. You can pour over the beautiful images of weddings as well as cakes, marquees, dresses and keepsakes and the beauty of this website is that if you click the images you go through to the supplier’s website. www.nzweddingplanner.co.nz Need to get organised? This website is great for those who need help keep track of all those arrangements. Sign up to become a Bridal Club member and get help with budgeting, to do lists, guest planners, invitations and lots more.

Sweets have moved out of the realm of the candy store and children’s parties and now take centre stage at Kiwi weddings, with candy buffets in big demand.The idea of creating a spectacular table of sweet treats, designed to your wedding theme, came from America (of course) and has been growing in popularity here for around five years.Couples can create their own lolly bar, or bring in the professionals.Kimberley Hay of Hey Hay Candy in Gulf Harbour has been creating candy buffets via her online service for three years and says you name it, she can source it from suppliers in the UK, Canada and America.Custom made candy includes lollypops or chocolate in any flavour or colour imaginable with a logo, names or pictures on them.Imported treats include champagne bubbles, personalised M & Ms, sweethearts with names embossed on them and lollypops in a wide range of shapes.The buffets are designed depending on the theme, environment or colour palette of the wedding, as well as budget, and can be anything from vintage to decadent and glamorous or simple and pretty.

Candy buffets like this one, created by Hey Hay Candy, add sweetness to weddings.

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They can double as a backdrop and often include keepsakes for guests.A combination of canapés, followed by a candy buffet makes for a nice, easy flow.Among the more bizarre requests Hey Hay Candy has had was a Narnia themed wedding with lion-shaped lollypops at each place setting and a medical-theme chosen because the couple met in a hospital. The candy included fake blood made of cherry syrup, gummy plasters, ‘chill pills’ and even candy made to look like a urine sample.Kimberley says the most popular styles at present are romantic, outdoor or vintage.

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Opulent weddings are out, replaced with a move towards nostalgia, romance and pretty, rural settings according to local wedding celebrant Melanie Kerr.Melanie says this is reflected in everything from a preference for soft lace wedding gowns to more relaxed makeup and floral arrangements.“Old style bicycles, bunting and flowers in recycled jam jars are popular, coupled with a more informal style of photographs,” she says.Same-sex marriages are also relatively new; Melanie has officiated at three since the law changed last year and

says what struck her most was that they were just the same as any other wedding – a celebration of love and family. “It wasn’t a political statement for those couples, it was about their love for each other and a joyous family occasion,” Melanie says. “There was spontaneous and heartfelt applause during the vows at one ceremony.”“None of the same-sex couples I married had chosen to have a civil union and there was joy at being able to be legally wed. I know some people struggle with this but to me love is love and I’d be surprised if even the opponents of same-sex marriage were not moved by the feelings expressed at those weddings.”

Meg Nicholas (right) and Victoria Walker’s wedding was full of laughter and love. Celebrant Melanie Kerr of Little Manly is pictured rear. Photo, Doug Cole.

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