Retail Therapy: Pink bits

Miss Crabb blue dress. Photo / Supplied

You may have noticed that Auckland's Sky Tower is lit a lovely shade of pink to show support for this month's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year SkyCity is also offering Auckland women a unique ladies night out, called "Makeovers, Manicures and Moet", with a donation from each ticket sold going to the Breast Cancer Foundation. On Monday October 12 and 19, the Sky Tower will host the pink event, with only 100 places available. The evening will begin with a glass of Moet and Chandon, with mini makeovers, massages and live entertainment. A good night to support a good cause. Tickets are $60 each, and are available from www.ticketek.co.nz.

Want to be a model?
Cook Island Tourism are on the look out for a normal Kiwi couple to be the "face of romance" in the Cook Islands. One lucky couple will win the chance to head to Rarotonga for 10 days, where they will be photographed by photographer David Kirkland for up and coming promotions for the Cook Islands. Do you think you and your partner have what it takes? Check out the competition details on their ad on page 6 of this edition of Viva and get snapping to win.

Taylor does Wellington
Good news for Wellington fashion fans: Taylor Boutique is set to open its first store in the capital on October 15. The boutique, in the Old Bank Building on Customhouse Quay, will showcase the label's distinctive individualistic pieces with a twist, as well as a range of carefully selected international brands.

Eye to eye
Iconic Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's is expanding and opening a sunglass gallery in their Queen St store. The gallery space - which officially opens today - will feature eyewear from the likes of Gucci, Dior, Tom Ford, Armani, Roberto Cavalli and more.

Dress up
Miss Crabb designer Kristine Crabb wowed the crowd with her collaboration with Huffer at NZ Fashion Week a couple of weeks ago, and continues to produce some standout pieces under her own label - including this new blue dress which has recently arrived at her Ponsonby Rd store. $450 from Miss Crabb, ph (09) 361 3322.

EGG in Harrods
EGG Maternity is set to sell in London department store Harrods, through the concession stand for UK maternity brand 9 by Emily Evans. EGG's essential care range, preggy pops and pieces from the Charlotte Devereux for EGG collection will be available at the store.