Monday Must-Haves

This week’s Remix Monday must-haves is chock-full with inspiration, beauty essentials, unique adventures (and possibly a twist of Disney). To get you over the hump of the day and get your week started right, treat yourself to some retail therapy or even a memorable escape. They will be sure to benefit your week - as well as your long-term sanity!

Vans Disney “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Collection
Vans invites all ghouls, ghosts and goblins to celebrate the holidays with Halloween Town’s most beloved characters, announcing the release of a special collection inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” With a 10-piece footwear offering complimented by a range of apparel and accessories, Vans designers highlight a variety of film moments and character bounding interpretations that honours Vans and Disney’s long collaboration. Vans combine all-day comfort and classic style with the ComfyCush Authentic which will feature all of the characters from the film layered on a Checkerboard backdrop. A variety of different designs and product offerings are catered for ghouls of all ages, including features such as elastic laces, zip closure and glow-in-the-dark elements. 

Step into the imagination and artistry of the cult-classic film and shop the collection at www.vans.co.nz/vans-x-nightmare-before-christmas

Airbnb Animal ExperiencesAirbnb launches its newest category, Animal Experiences, which will see over 1000 experiences available on the platform underpinned by a new progressive animal welfare policy, backed by World Animal Protection as a long term commitment to putting animal conservation first. Experiences are available near and far so that even busy urbanites can reconnect with the natural world through hiking with rescue dogs, chilling out with alpacas or cuddling cows. Beyond meeting animals in a new way over 100 Experiences listed are considered Social Impact with all proceeds directed to non-profits. There are already some amazing New Zealand experiences available, as well as a spectacular world-first KISS rock concert at sea for Great White Sharks only a short flight away in Port Lincoln, South Australia. 

For more information or to make a booking: //www.airbnb.co.nz/s/experiences

Evolu Invigorating Body Scrub

Evolu’s Invigorating Body Scrub is a beauty must-have! Treat your body to an efficient exfoliation, without stripping precious moisture. With all-natural Arabica Coffee to refine and smooth your skin's texture, this invigorating body scrub buffs away dead skin cells and surface impurities, boosts circulation and leaves a healthy glow. Naturally balanced with hydrating Harakeke flax and skin-calming Kawakawa leaf extracts, it’s the perfect prep for moisturising body treatments. 

The Spring Blossom Rooftop Pop-Up

Welcome Spring in with 22 days of festivities at a magical pop-up bar wrapped in cherry blossoms, blooms and deep jazzy tunes. This October, SOHO Wine Co has taken over The Glass Goose and transformed it into a home of colossal cherry blossom trees, floral vines, sugar-coated food stalls and of course - the SOHO Pink Sheep Rośe. This pop-up also raises awareness for Mental Health - donating 50c per bottle sold. Don't miss out on this magical kaleidoscope of immersive colour. 

Date: Ends October 11

Location: 78 Federal Street, Auckland.

For more information: //www.heartofthecity.co.nz/