Welcome to our Capsule Collection! Here’s our eclectic collection of new things we love this month – from events and fancy long lunches to the best of new products in fashion, beauty, food and lifestyle – you’re welcome!
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Samsung Galaxy S25
From $1599
It can take a photo that rivals a professional’s fancy camera; summarise and transcribe meeting notes (and then save it into your notes app) and seamlessly complete tasks that require more than one app without having to switch between them… if you want a phone that makes your life a hell of a lot easier, as well as blow your mind with its capabilities (and, trust us, take a bloody good Instagram profile pic that you can edit seamlessly without *ahem* any skill, then you need the Samsung Galaxy S25. (And stay tuned for our full review of the Galaxy 25 Ultra soon!)
Barilla Limited-Edition Heart-Shaped Pasta
$6, available at Woolworths
There’s nothing more romantic than sharing a gorgeous Italian dinner on Valentine’s Day, but instead of Lady and the Tramp-ing it (still cute) pop to the supermarket and grab some special heart-shaped pasta for your beloved because hey, it’s the little things!
Red Bull The Berry Edition and The Coconut Edition Sugar-Free
$3.69
You don’t need sugar to get a caffeine hit – and if you’re not a fan of the OG Red Bull flavour (one too many Jagerbombs in our youth, perhaps!?) then give Red Bull’s newest limited-edition flavours a go!
MECCA Cosmetica In a Good Light Illuminating Drops
$50
Lucky in love… or just got the perfect glow from this skincare-makeup hybrid? The gift of good glow is always a welcome vibe with this radiance-enhancing serum that you can wear by itself or under foundation for that ‘glowing from within’ look that you can totally lie and say came from the gym and lots of kale. It’s available in four shades to flatter a broad range of skin tones — to brighten, bronze, flush or illuminate your glow.
Maebl Vulva Intimate Care
From $43
New Kiwi brand Maebl was founded by Shannon Phillimore who, like millions of people around the world, struggled with recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis. After 15 years of ineffective solutions and a challenge to find advice, Shannon identified a need for well-formulated intimate care in New Zealand, alongside accessible and credible educational resources, and they offer certified microbiome-friendly products, made from natural ingredients, and formulated by science.
Blunt Serpentine Umbrella
From $139
Unleash your wild side with the bold and beautiful new Blunt Serpentine umbrella! Paying homage to the Year of the Snake, its striking black canopy features a stunning design that intertwines snakes – symbols of change and rebirth in many cultures – with an exquisite array of orchids, cacti, camellias, peonies, and tazetta daffodils. These delicate blooms represent good fortune and new beginnings, creating a perfect balance between nature and mythology.
Circa Rose and Lychee Soy Candle
$44.95
Circa’s Rose & Lychee fragrance offers a sensory experience that lasts far longer than your usual bouquet – months of indulgence compared to just days of wilting petals! Think fresh, floral notes of rose petals and a juicy burst of lychee, all housed in Circa’s signature 350g Soy Candle – and this fragrance offers a much fresher and vibrant take on a floral scent compared to your usual, all-rose options!
Jo Malone Taif Rose
$266
A sensuous scent, irresistible with coffee and amber, evokes this radiant and iconic flower and elevates your traditional rose scent to something quite unique! It’s a really fresh and luminous scent with a touch of crispy greenness, but also has a kind of jammy, syrupy note that makes it really moreish – a perfect option for your Valentine’s Day scent!
Best Foods Bougie Mayos
$5.99
I (Kelly) am what you might call a *condiment queen* and one whole shelf in my fridge is just made up of different sauces. Three new flavours of the OG Best Foods classic mayo – Peri Peri, Burger Sauce and Truffle – have hit stores and my tummy is HAPPY about it.
Sophie Love Struck Hoop Studs
From $96
We’re big fans of local brand Sophie, and their adorable mini Love Struck collection, released for Valentine’s Day, are just the cutest little additions for your jewellery cases (hell, we’re not waiting around for someone else to buy them for me, its called *self-love*. We love these hoop studs endlessly!
Innerbloom Coffee
$62.99 for 12
Founded by professional firefighter Ollie after living in the US and noticing there weren’t any RTD coffee options in New Zealand that were both convenient, while also being good for you, Innerbloom was born. Mixing coffee with superfoods that enhance performance and help fuel your day is the vibe, with cold brew coffee up to 65% less acidic than regular coffee (say less), making it easier on your stomach. The cold brew process is a lot more delicate than hot coffee, meaning you get more of the antioxidants and flavours from the premium coffee beans – combined with added superfoods such as cacao, MCT, maca or L-Theanine. We especially love the vanilla-flavoured protein coffee!
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones
$349.95
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are a true top of the range over-ear headphone, that delivers veeeery good audio with adaptive noise cancellation (a must for anyone’s sanity, really) and a sleek, ergonomic fit, with up to 28 hours of playtime and customisable touch controls (perfect for all-day wearing and travel). I [Kelly] have had a pair for a few months now and they’re my new best friends – I’ve never had headphones with as longer battery life as these, so if you travel a lot or you’re just a lazy gal like me who always forgets to charge them, these are perfect!
Ecoya High Summer Collection
From $34.95
Ecoya ALWAYS hit it out of the park with their high summer collection, but this one takes the cake – or rather, the sorbet! Their newest releases – Rosewater & Raspberry and Vanilla Bean & Passionfruit – are so good, you want to eat them. A sophisticated sweet, the diffusers, candles and plug-in diffusers will make your home delectable (we can’t stop burning our candles!).
Flint Repairing Serum
$75
This one is for the boys, because men love a good dose of skincare too! Say hello to brighter skin with Flint’s Repairing Serum. Infused with active botanicals and peptides, this formula combines science and nature to reduce fine lines and tighten pores with every use. One pump goes a long way to maintain healthier, radiant skin.
Lorna Jane Out of Office Tee
$100
I’m a new-ish convert to Lorna Jane and gals, honestly, I’m never going back. Their shorts STAY PUT and actually fit true to size; their fits and colours are gorgeous and they make you feel like you have your shit together when you’re working out which, as a less-than-natural gym buff, I truly appreciate. My current favourite piece is this cute Out of Office tee because one, it looks fab and two, I like being reminded that I’m not at work when I’m on my morning walks, and to instead live in the moment and for the love of God, just enjoy a podcast or two!
Wild Secrets Morgan Penn Glow Deluxe Vibrating Wand Massager
$184.99
Whether it’s a Valentine’s or a Galentine’s or just another day, pleasure is to be had! This wand, designed in collaboration with Wild Secrets by our pal and Life Leader Good Bitch Awards winner, somatic sexologist Morgan Penn, is the perfect place to start. This full-sized wand offers independently-controlled vibration functions, with 20 patterns and five intensities giving you 100 (100?!) pleasure combinations to explore and enjoy. Use solo or with a partner!
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Veuve Clicquot Solaire VIP Terrrace
Urban Polo Auckland (March 8) and Christchurch (15 Feb)
Veuve Clicquot is bringing back its Solaire VIP Terrace to the Urban Polo at Hagley Park in Christchurch on 15 Feb and Auckland Domain on 8 March, promising to be the sparkling finale of the summer social season (how fancy!). It’s an exclusive ticketed experience for champagne lovers to immerse themselves in the Veuve Clicquot solaire lifestyle at the premium action-packed outdoor event – enjoy some good competing and gorgeous drinks with your pals, you deserve it!
Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
$90.50, The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts, Christchurch
If you haven’t booked something special for Friday yet and you’re in Christchurch, celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special, featuring favourite soundtracks from romantic classics like Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Romeo and Juliet, and other heartfelt melodies. The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts will host this intimate concert series, offering a perfect way to express love through music.
Esther’s Longest Lunch
From $149, QT Auckland
What better way to farewell to summer days with a unique long lunch experience at Esther Courtyard in the QT, Auckland! Soak up the last of the summer rays at a luxuriously long table nested in the courtyard and indulge in a masterfully crafted four-course feast to celebrate the art of outdoor dining. Perrier-Jouët Champagne trolleys will glide between tables, as a curated menu of exquisite flavours and fine wines flow alongside a saxophonist serenading into the afternoon for an elevated experience from start to finish. Um, see you there?!
KF&C Fish & Chip Shop
Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday 21st February, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday 22nd February
Fish and chips… but make it KFC? Um, YES WE ARE THERE. Fab news from the KFC team – Kiwis can treat themselves to a post-swim feast of Secret Recipe fish, battered in KFC’s iconic 11 secret herbs and spices with chips or a Secret Recipe fish burger. All proceeds raised from the experience will be donated to Surf Life Saving New Zealand to support their ongoing efforts to keep beach-goers safe.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the SO/ Auckland
We love a good rooftop bar and the HI/SO bar atop the SO/ hotel in Auckland is one of our favourites! At the moment they are celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special cocktail – the Mandarin Hi-Ball – until February 28. In the spirit of celebration, the cocktail comes complete with a mystery envelope, containing a special gift for the guest – a fabulous idea of a garnish. Every cocktail wins. The prizes in each envelope range from petite pick-me-ups, through to indulgent staycations—no measly 10% off coupons that will expire tomorrow!