The world's your beauty bazaar and, with the whole global traveller look set to continue as a fashion and cosmetics trend in the seasons ahead, it is easy to adopt an eclectic approach to your appearance.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Lucky breaks, talent and hard work helped New Zealander Brent Lawler make it in the fashion world.

The new ghd eclipse is an upgrade of the original product, rather than an entirely new tool. The battle of the hair straighteners heats up.

Hair straighteners come in varying prices and versions to choose from, so it pays to check out both the aesthetics and performance. Viva have put together a list of the top straightners to consider.

Make-up makes women appear younger by increasing the contrast between facial features and skin tone, new research claims.

Grooming touches make all the difference for men who know those little extras matter

Grooming touches make all the difference for men who know those little extras matter.

We ask four men with very different individual looks how they wear a beard well

Neisha Henry, from Smashbox cosmetics, which had its start in the film studios of Hollywood, tells Viva how the professionals shine.

Margaret Bartlett, education manager for Estee Lauder New Zealand, answers Viva's questions on the ABC of BBs.

Rihanna has celebrated her birthday by signing a massive new deal with MAC Cosmetics.

Fashion may have had its fling with pretty-pretty for now - moving boldly towards winter's sharper styles - but cosmetically speaking, sugar-spun confectionery colours are like candy to a baby.

Sniff out these fragrant new selections for true romantics.

Nicole Kidman has regained movement in her face after turning to Botox to stave off aging.

Taylor Swift has sparked rumours she underwent a breast enlargement after showing off a noticeably fuller cleavage on red carpets recently.

Jane Fonda instructed her plastic surgeon not to eliminate her wrinkles because she didn't want to look "overdone".

"I owe 30 per cent to genes, 30 per cent to good sex, 30 per cent because of sports and healthy lifestyle and for the remaining ten per cent, I have to thank my plastic surgeon."