Melissa Reid

4 days ago | outsideonline.com | Maya Silver |Melissa Reid

“This book is probably not what you might expect it to be,” says Melissa Arnot Reid of her new memoir Enough. Reid is the first American woman to summit Everest—and survive the descent—without supplemental oxygen. For one, she emphasizes that her book is not just another contribution to the Everest canon. In fact, until the last minute, the book’s title was actually This Is Not a Book About Everest.

1 month ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

Perimenopause can feel like a wild ride — one minute you’re fine, the next you’re wide awake at 3 am, sweating like you just ran a marathon. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and, let’s be honest, not talked about enough. But that’s changing. Women are speaking up, demanding better support, and celebrating this stage of life instead of dreading it. And that’s exactly what Opal & Joy is all about.

1 month ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

Jacqueline Anne Roper is a distinguished New Zealand fashion designer who’s redefining luxury fashion in Aotearoa, harmoniously blending sustainability, cultural heritage and sophisticated design. Renowned for her timeless and feminine creations, her label, Jacqueline Anne Couture, was established in 2019 following an extensive fashion career that spanned Tokyo, Paris,and Los Angeles. Her designs are characterized by their luxurious elegance and commitment to sustainability.

1 month ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

As the countdown to the highly anticipated iD Dunedin Fashion Week 2025 begins, fashion enthusiasts across Ōtepoti are buzzing with one key question: “Who will be the special guests this year?” The iD Fashion team has answered with an exciting lineup of judges and returning icons, ensuring that this year’s event will be nothing short of spectacular.

1 month ago | thelastfashionbible.com | Melissa Reid

Shoes for dating can serve as immediate visual indicators of personality traits, attachment styles, and social status, influencing first impressions during dating interactions. Research led by Dr. Omri Gillath, “Shoes as a Source of First Impressions” was published in the Journal of Research in Personality. This research demonstrates that observers may accurately deduce aspects of a persons identity, including age, gender, and attachment style, merely by examining their most-worn footwear.