Life & Style: press.co.nz - the-press

Lifestyle

Language of love - anything but universal

"Whatever in love means" - Charles

JOHN MCCRONE - © Fairfax NZ News

With Valentines Day upon us - cards, flowers and all that strange fuss - here are some potentially useful terms drawn from the international lexicon of love.

I Do

A gallery of Canterbury newlyweds' photos

Did you get married in the last 12 or so months? How about sharing your big day with us?

Any colour as long as it's black

Dita Von Teese says all women should own a "perfect-fitting black lace bra".

A feast of food & song

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

Kate Fraser suggests designing a musical dinner for your Valentine.

Contemporary with an edge

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

Lee-Anne Quirk justifies her purchases of fashion magazines, as she talks style with Kate Fraser.

Memories of a Valentines Day dinner

LIZ BRESLIN - © Fairfax NZ News

How a garlic-flavoured dessert killed the romance of a Valentines Day dinner.

What you are wearing: in Sydenham

JANE BROUGHTON - © Fairfax NZ News

Jane Broughton discovers the styles of women in Sydenham.

Welcome to the 1940s

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

For autumn-winter 2012, the decade defined by World War II has been trawled for its fashion opportunities.

Concentration boosters

CAROLINE VELIK - © Fairfax NZ News

Choose foods that keep youngsters' energy and concentration levels in top shape.

A new batch of beer

CARL HADLER - © Fairfax NZ News

Brewers are a resilient lot, says Carl Hadler, with the craft-brewing industry still growing in Christchurch.

My style: Sue Bramwell

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

What won't you find in Sue Bramwell's wardrobe? Three-quarter pants, she tells Kate Fraser.

Bar hopping: The Monday Room

KEITH LYNCH - © Fairfax NZ News

Keith Lynch finds a brave bar where it's all happening, whatever day it is.

'ave an avocado

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

From smoothies to stuffing, the avocado is becoming as well known for its versatility as it is for its health benefits.

Cafe chat: January 25

KIM TRIEGAARDT - © Fairfax NZ News

Make a note of February's whisky and beer festivals and visit the vineyard tucked away in a Cashmere valley.

My style: Andrew Davison

JANE BROUGHTON - © Fairfax NZ News

He's a rugby fan, farmer and flower arranger, and has a man cave with spectacular views.

Life without 'the bad half'

OLIVIA CARVILLE - © Fairfax NZ News

Brioney Henderson-McGregor weighed 168 kilograms at the age of 15. She had to have her clothes made specially for her, and she says people were scared of her size.

Driftwood competition kicks off on Coast

A West Coast beach will be busy from today as artistic endeavours are revealed in the annual Driftwood and Sand event.

Here's to an ice-cold summer

JILL DUPLEIX AND KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

Summer is icecream season, so chill out with some homemade icecream and sorbet recipes.

Texting tops driver distraction list

It's illegal, but more than 16 per cent of Kiwi drivers surveyed admit to texting while driving.

Bar hopping: West Coast Bar & Grill

KEITH LYNCH - © Fairfax NZ News

Keith Lynch mulls over the slice of West Coast bush that inhabits a Christchurch bar.

Make the most of your shape

JANE BROUGHTON - © Fairfax NZ News

Being pear-shaped is not uncommon, and it is possible to buy clothes that fit and flatter, Jane Broughton discovers.

Making the crowd go wild

DAVID WILLIAMS - © Fairfax NZ News

The Crowd Goes Wild team draws the humanity out of sports people. David Williams goes behind the scenes to see how it's done.

Ukelele in the rubble

One Christchurch man, armed only with a ukulele, has written a song he hopes will make Cantabrians smile.

Back in 2008, Paul Grieco took the radical decision to make riesling the only white wine served by the glass at his New York wine bar. Now his "Summer of Riesling" concept has become an international phenomenon.

What you were wearing at Riccarton Mall

Riccarton Mall shoppers discuss their style with Zest.

Cafe Chat: Eateries reopen

The New Year is bringing a rush of new dining choices with restaurants opening in Lyttelton, the central city and Kaikoura.

Cafe Chat

The latest hospitality news from around the city.

Battery power

Hayden Walles is charged up over the history of batteries.

Study raises alarm over silent killer

Traffic related pollution is killing almost as many New Zealanders as road accidents.

Watch out reindeer

JANE BROUGHTON - © Fairfax NZ News

Father Christmas might not enter down the chimney this year but Kate Senior and her family are still getting into the spirit of the festive season.

A craft beer kind of Christmas

CARL HADLER - © Fairfax NZ News

From a craft beer point of view, this has been a very busy year, writes Carl Hadler.

Barnstorming into Volstead

KEITH LYNCH - © Fairfax NZ News

Sit on a couch that could have been your granny's, sip some moonshine and keep an eye out for King Kong.

Junior chef aims for the stars

New Zealand's top junior chef Zane Neustroski is happiest in the kitchen.

Christmas dinner from start to finish

KATE FRASER - © Fairfax NZ News

If you've got the main event sorted but you're still at a loss for Christmas starters and desserts, here's some inspiration.

Manolo Blahnik's shoe secrets

Manolo Blahnik has to carefully "edit" himself to ensure he doesn't "go wild" with his designs.

The real Downton Abbey

Pamela Wade explores the castle which is the setting for the hit TV series Downton Abbey.

Shipwreck movie a bit of a disaster

Mike Mitchell directs a ship wreck writes James Croot.

Switching looks effortlessly

KIM TRIEGAARDT - © Fairfax NZ News

From Fimo to diamonds and pearls, life has been a sparkling journey for former Christchurch designer Kat Gee.

Taking tea with a Twining

KIM TRIEGAARDT - © Fairfax NZ News

Kim Triegaardt talks tea with 10th generation teamaker Stephen Twining.

Christmas favourite

Almond-flavoured pastry and mixed berries create a tart that goes down well with a Christmas cuppa.

What you are wearing

Cantabrians are mixing overseas fashion purchases with locally bought items, Jane Broughton discovers.

Survival of romance

Tales abound of love turning sour when partners travel long-haul together. But one couple have a successful formula.

Dear Dot ...

An early form of Facebook has been uncovered by a Dunedin historian who has brought a pre-World War I social network to life in a new book. Jane Dunbar reports.