http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:31:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Dan Ahwa - New Market Flair, Dec/Jan 2010 Issue No. 22 Finding that perfect outfit to compliment each event is de rigueur, so make sure to check out what's hot for summer trends this season. It's not always about block brights, florals and pastels for the warmer months ahead. Retailers ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/12/14/forecasting-a-hot-summer/ By Sadie Hawker - Wellington Woman Magazine Phillippa Wilberforce is a woman with a mission. She wants to give every woman in New Zealand the opportunity to look and feel fantastic, whatever their age, size or body shape. As founder of New Zealand based clothing company Long Island, Phillippa certainly has ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/10/22/unveiling-new-zealands-best-kept-secret/ Coverage, Ashburton Guardian - Envy/Lifestyle Magazine, May 09 The word tracksuit has been given a bad rap. Bad shiny designs worn by blinged out rap stars, to tight lycra ones preferred by gym bunnies or loose saggy ensembles favoured by those who have lost the will to wear clothes without stretch ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/07/01/suit-yourself/ by Tina Law, The Press 23 June, 2009 - At a time when a growing number of clothing retailers are sourcing more products from China, a Christchurch company is doing the opposite. Long Island is taking an increasing amount of its manufacturing out of China and bringing it back to Christchurch. The clothing ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/06/30/clothing-firm-matures-and-grows/ by Carolyn Enting - The Dominon Post 25 June, 2009 The fashion elite may not approve but a trend-driven business cannot ignore what's hot, and right now it is cool to be curvy. Celebrities such as Jessica Simpson and Christina Hendricks (star of US television series Mad Men) are at the forefront of ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/06/29/its-cool-to-be-curvy/ Now just what is a beautiful, sexy woman who is 40+ supposed to do when they really don't have anything suitable to wear? What clothing options are available for us when we need an outfit that combines elegance, style and form flattering fit? Apparently many designers and retailers think that ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/02/12/how-to-buy-flattering-outfits-if-youre-40-years-old-the-forgotten-demographic/ The fashion industry in New Zealand is taking off in an incredible way. The growth of fashion is contributing to the economic, creative, and cultural stability of the country. This is all the more reason why you should support your local clothing retailers, not to mention the fact that you ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2009/01/15/how-to-find-women%e2%80%99s-clothing-that-is-designed-and-made-in-new-zealand/ We all know how it is - your old outfits are getting a little dull and you're starting to think it's about time to go shopping to update your wardrobe. Before you do, try these seven tips - you can actually give your old wardrobe an entirely new look with ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2008/12/15/7-fashion-tips-to-jazz-up-your-old-outfit/ Every woman wants to find pants that are flattering. Clothing that is too tight emphasises any extra weight by creating a crease that may bulge above and below. Stretched zippers open and the result is that the person wearing them appears overweight. The perfect pants disguise flaws and create a ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2008/12/08/the-perfect-pants-are-out-there-how-to-find-them/ No matter what body type you have, it's likely that you've been frustrated at times by clothes shopping. It may seem as though some days, everything on the rack is there for someone who is taller than you, bigger than you, smaller than you, better endowed than you, and so ... http://www.longisland.co.nz/blog/2008/10/21/what-body-shape-are-you/