A healthy rag trade is just as important as the shelf life of clothing, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Noelle argues that men have it easier when it comes to dress code.

The designer is much more than wrap dresses, wedding rings and princes.

Growing up means being free to boogie like there’s nobody watching, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Diana Vreeland's memos from her time as editor of Vogue reveal a wealth of vision and flair, writes Noelle McCarthy.

A visit to the capital and Noelle is seeing all black.

We live in a culture that glorifies skinny, but the consumer has the power to change it.

Noelle McCarthy scours Paris but she's too late. The best shoes have sold out.

Feminism without a commitment to economic and social equality is just window dressing.

Noelle ponders how to go from unkempt, off-the-radar to the streets of Paris.

Noelle McCarthy finds even the Miu Miu stores have their prices clearly on display in France.

Noelle McCarthy ponders whether to indulge in the traditionally ugly, but now trendy, Birkenstock sandal.

Street style used to be about real people dressed to express their identity - now it's just many versions of the same girl.

A brush with fire in a small Spanish town has Noelle McCarthy pondering her true style essentials.

Noelle McCarthy hails drawstring waists and designer trackies - the comfortable trend.

Like fashion, what shocks us changes - whether it be minis or denim cut-offs.

As the decades fly by, it is gumption and a life well lived that makes a woman beautiful, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Welcome to France, where a svelte silhouette comes from a jar.

Perfume is a basic need - one that should not be denied, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Catching up with an old friend reminds Noelle McCarthy how far she has come.

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all first-date outfit - just wear whatever it is that makes you feel great.

They present perfection to the world but their flawless complexions can hide real women sometimes struggling with real demons.

Like money, beards are neither good nor bad - it's what you do with them.

The notion of timeless style essentials is a joke - so you might as well have fun with it.

It's Lorde fever as she visits home to promote her new line for M.A.C.

Never judge a woman by the number of kids she has in tow, learns Noelle McCarthy.

Little ways of taking care of yourself are great for reminding yourself you have standards.

European chain stores are a complicated temptation for Noelle McCarthy.

It's hard to be a high-flyer when flying high can be such a grubby process.

Sometimes clothes only matter because of the person wearing them.

In the midst of a Friends to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, Noelle McCarthy looks back at its style legacy: the Rachel.

The world's most famous bachelor has finally met his fate.

Packing for a move means streamlining the wardrobe - an impossible dream for Noelle McCarthy.

Why should someone else define beauty first, then sell it to you?

No matter how frivolous you may think clothes are, their role through history, in economics and culture is inescapable.

She’s just turned 50, is happy in love, and her global career continues to soar. Noelle McCarthy talks to Elle Macpherson about the business of lingerie and living well.

An air of domestic capability seems to be the most sought-after accessory du jour.

Noelle McCarthy's "selfying" is out of control.

Noelle McCarthy on the sad passing of the fashion designer L'Wren Scott.

You can't have style without comfort - especially when you're working from home, writes Noelle McCarthy.

High heels may turn our ankles, but their sexy message will also turn our heads.

All it took to turn Noelle McCarthy's feminist resolve to mush was a pair of drop-dead gorgeous shoes.

For someone who quite possibly doesn't even care about clothes, Jennifer Lawrence is an entertaining fashion ambassador writes Noelle McCarthy.

As Zambesi toast three and a half decades of doing it their way in New Zealand fashion, Noelle McCarthy goes behind the scenes to discover the secrets of the iconic label.

Noelle McCarthy ponders the ongoing influence of Coco Chanel and finds more than just suits.

A new boyfriend has Noelle McCarthy in a style dilemma.

Following supermodels on Instagram can be a tricky business - thank goodness for Cara Delevingne, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Don't give a damn about the festive madness, writes Noelle McCarthy.

This is the summer to wear what you want, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Abruptly widowed US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wanted the world to witness the outrage she felt. But that opportunity is forbidden to us, writes Noelle McCarthy.

As an exhibition looking at fashion photography opens at the Auckland Museum, Noelle McCarthy celebrates the power of the image.

Precious possessions aside, a sensible clean-out can lighten the load, if not your heart.

The latest moral panic has given rise to the same old, tired lame-brain arguments over what a woman should and shouldn't wear, writes Noelle McCarthy.

What to wear when meeting a new baby? Noelle McCarthy chooses flowers, and plenty of them.

There are gigs that change your life - and gigs that change your style.

Noelle McCarthy stumbles upon a wondrous piece of textile art.

Style is like money: different countries have different currencies, and New Zealand's laid-back look feels out of place on international sidewalks.

As she heads off on holiday, Noelle McCarthy reveals her secrets to feeling like a million dollars - even when you're at the back of the plane.

Poor Kanye West. Fashion fools just don't understand his contribution to their industry.

Noelle McCarthy visits her local nail-bar.

Madonna in Gucci inspired Noelle McCarthy as a teen. Can pop sensation Lorde illuminate this generation?

Why do women wear makeup and perfume? Noelle McCarthy explains her reasons.

Dressing for other people is a tiny, easy act of civic-mindedness.

A turn on the catwalk is a chance to reflect on some of Sex and the City's greatest moments.

Saint Laurent's latest collections send Noelle McCarthy spinning back to the time of grunge.

Noelle McCarthy updates Chanel's elegance of refusal for modern times.

If we are indeed facing the end of the world this weekend, we'd better be sure to make it count

Teens aren't the only ones who torment their peers - children are also capable of cruelty

Our fascination with the sight of a celebrity drug addict reveals the nastiest part of human nature

On the beach, at the bach or in deserted cities - we're not doing much at all.