KOOKY is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Rural Women New Zealand National Conference to be held in Hawera, 21st to 24th May 2012.
To help celebrate such a wonderful event and organisation, KOOKY will be showcasing the latest Autumn/ Winter Collection in a Fashion Show to be held on the evening of Wednesday May 23rd. Check back soon for photos of the event!

The evening of Wednesday May 2nd saw the Riccarton store abuzz with excited KOOKY customers attending the exclusive VIP evening showcasing the latest Winter styles. The champagne was flowing, nibbles were enjoyed and everyone listened eagerly as Head Stylist Dianne wowed the customers with tips, tricks and info about the new collection, how to wear it and why KOOKY designs are so flattering. Dianne and her team were kept busy for the hours that followed as the customers had a chance to try the new season styles on and grab themselves a bargain available for that night only.
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KOOKY are excited to announce their participation in the Re:Start Autumn Fashion Show in Christchurch on 22nd March 2012 at 7pm. This your chance to see the latest fashions on the runway and enjoy a spectacular night of shopping afterwards. Tickets are only $25.00 but are strictly limited so race into KOOKY today to secure yours. Keep an eye out for your goodie bag which includes a new season lookbook as well as a $75 gift voucher to spend in store! For more information call KOOKY CBD store on 03 943 3959. See you there!

The key to a perfect casual outfit is having a versatile pair of pants that can be mixed and matched with your other tunics and shirts. The KOOKY collection allows you to do just that by overdying denim to match prints and also carrying a fantastic range of versatile colours like Black, White and French Navy – this way you will never be short on options! The ‘Yoga Crops’ (click here) are my favourite for the Summer 2012 season. These are made from a smooth jersey knit that’s cool to the touch and never creases!  They have a floppy wide leg and, the best feature, a firm fold down band that pulls over your tum and bottom.

That’s right! Simply spend $300 or more in-store or online and receive a $50 voucher to spend on your next purchase. If you purchase in store you will automatically be given your $50 voucher. When shopping online you will be sent your gift voucher via email once your order is dispatched. Hurry though – this promotion finishes on 31st December so you only have a couple of weeks left!   Click here to view the full terms and conditions.

The ‘Enchanted Dress’ (click here) is a fun and comfy number high on my list. This dress is so comfy because its cut from a light knit with a good bit of spandex and is lined in our wonderful KOOKY knitlon lining.  Knitlon is a super fine jersey that breathes well and has a smooth surface that any fabric will slide beautifully over.  Therefore this dress won’t cling or stick on hips, bums or tums!

With Summer finally here, it’s time to look at what the trends are for this season. Following are Summer 2012 fashion trends which are perfect for every occasion whether it be a Christmas with family and friends, social engagements or relaxing at the beach and enjoying the summer. The Roseanna Suit – perfect for that special event -  I’d just wear the dress on its own or maybe slip over a White cover up (perhaps the White ‘Tulle Venetian Coat’ click here) along with some white strappy shoes just to freshen it up and give a more casual look. For a more formal event this summer you could wear the chiffon coat with a Black ‘Essential Tulle Cami’ (click here) and some smart but comfy Black ‘KOOKY Bungy Crops’ (click here).  The coat has a satin collar and satin placket that runs down the front opening and is a big look for the Summer 2012 season.

The perfect gift idea.....

Stuck for that perfect gift for a friend, sister, mother or wife? Or do you want to plant the seed with that loved one for the perfect Christmas gift for yourself? Or maybe there are some important birthday’s coming up? Problem solved! KOOKY Gift vouchers are available in store now in any denomination or online by emailing gina@kooky.co.nz. Gift vouchers are presented in stylish cardboard wallets and make the perfect present!

KOOKY is proud to be an ongoing sponsor of Casting for Recovery. This fantastic charity provides retreats at no cost to participants, which allow people whose lives have been profoundly affected by breast cancer to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn to fly fish. On November 10th a fundraiser was held in Nelson where they raised $3,000 and 4 lucky attendees won a $100 KOOKY gift voucher. For more information on Casting for Recovery, visit their website here

The ‘Tranquil Shirt’ (click here) is a completely different look to the ‘Makemecross Shirt’ (click here) but just as versatile.  Being a slightly longer length this shirt takes on a light weight ‘coat’ look when worn open over things.  A sewn on front placket is edge stitched to enhance that vertical line.  The concaved hemline is flattering through the thigh and very slimming from the side.  The crushed look is big this season but not always flattering unless, of course, the crushes only run vertically down the body like in our ‘Tranquil Shirt’ (click here).

Pictured here is the ‘Makemecross Shirt’ (click here). Where to begin with the slimming features!  The front is split into 2 with an edge stitched panel seam that runs down the body and opens up to an inverted pleat.  When this shirt is worn open there are 3 vertical lines running down the body optically cutting you down half to a whole size! The ‘Makemecross Shirt’ is pictured with the funky ‘Check-It-Out tunic’ underneath (click here) and the oh so comfortable Mermaid Denim Skirt (click here).

Shirts help create the layered look when you wear them open over cami’s and tunics.  This also makes them fabulously versatile because they double as a light weight Jacket when worn in this way.  The shirt takes on a completely different look when worn open, therefore you’ll get a lot more use, plus the vertical line created by the opening is extremely flattering.  My number one tip when buying a shirt is also buy something to match that you can wear underneath it.  This will force you to wear it in this way and at KOOKY it’s easy because, as you all know, we create a multitude of mix-n-match separates.

Welcome everyone to KOOKY's brand new blog - here you will find regular updates on Fashion Trends, Fashion Advice and KOOKY news and events. Feel free to browse the blog and keep up to date with everything KOOKY. Sign up to our fortnightly newsletter (click here) to receive Fashion tips, advice and information straight to your mailbox. Have fun! Suzanne Lee Dunn - Head Designer