Next New Zealand – September 2019

FROM THE EDITOR

Theperfectendtoa workout...

deputyedPhoebeandRachael

find afull-lengthselfi emirror.

Sub-editorJulia makes

the sweetest farewell

cakeforRachaeland

designer Chia.

Rachael proof-reads

in style at Odette’s

eaterynextdoor.

Setting up our NEXT

Giveawayshoot

in the studio.

PhotographerMike

and model Bridie

take five during our

main fashion shoot.

THIS MONTH AT NEXT

Editor’s photograph

Michael James Rooke

Additional photographs

Supplied

Styling

Louise Hilsz

Hair and makeup

Lisa Matson

Dress

Diane von Furstenburg

Thank y , NEXT...

We l c o m e

I’ve learned confidence is your best weapon

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Many of the stories in NEXT revolve around change. We talk about listening to gut instinct

when making decisions. We discuss how much we bene t from putting ourselves out there.

We encourage each other to be brave. So it was inevitable that at some point, the desire for

change would come and grab me.

What I’m trying to say is; this is my  nal issue as editor of NEXT. After 13 years in

magazine publishing I’ve decided to take my career in a new direction. I’m excited to

do so, but very sad to say goodbye to this title. It’s been an absolute privilege to

have had a job like this, writing for passionate, smart, driven, funny women like

you. My ambition at NEXT was to create a community where we would learn

from each other. I hope I’ve achieved that over the years; I’ve de nitely

learned a lot myself.

When I started at this company I was a fresh-faced newly-wed with

no kids who owned multiple pairs of black jeans and not a single

pair of heels. I still wear black jeans, but there’s a lot that’s rubbed

off on me from working here. I’ve learned to shop less, but buy

better. I’ve learned that con dence is your best weapon, under-eye

concealer your best friend, and ‘Let me get back to you on that’ your

best defence. I’ve learned that everyone who tries a moon cup ends up

with a moon cup-related horror story. I’ve learned that your most

important investment is a salon-quality hair dryer. Most importantly, I’ve

learned that nothing compares to the constantly uplifting environment of a

room full of women who love what they do (thank you Sarah, Lou and Mirella for

being the ultimate uplifters).

To all the women who’ve read, featured in, or helped make this magazine

• thanks for being with me on this journey. I leave you in the
  excellent hands of your new editor, and my good friend,
  Nicky Dewe. I’ll enjoy kicking back and reading the
  magazine when I can snatch an hour to myself. I’m a
  NEXT reader now, and I’m looking forward to it.

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