What does wearing pyjamas in public say about us? It's difficult to tell. We could be unconventional, lazy, slovenly, unwell or simply an independent spirit.

I've always wondered why women would inject poison into their faces in an attempt to look younger, writes Sue Kedgley.

Pamela Wade admires the sweetest cupcake, iced with Swarovski crystals.

It's one of the first rules of fashion - don't wear too many prints at once. Well, maybe it's time to break a few style laws this season, because clashing prints have burst onto the scene for autumn/winter.

Roses and chocolates are always popular presents, but try a twist on tradition with indulgent gifts that won't wilt in the vase or weigh the recipient down.

Older women are challenging popular opinion on beauty and leading the charge is supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice.

Stella McCartney did some spring cleaning for fall-winter, replacing her old wardrobe standbys with a more textural and sculpted collection than usual. With exaggerated lapels, it was the British tailoring staple - the dark pinstripe suit - that was reimagined. But for McCartney, the most feminine of designers, the menswear allusions were only hinted at. The signature remained relaxed, with soft silhouettes and circular cuts in silk duchess and silk cloquet jacquard.

Dame Vivienne Westwood has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to design uniforms made from sustainable materials for cabin crew.

The one blog that caused a seismic shift the fashion's power pantheon is The Sartorialist.

Even by mega-show standards, the reaction to Raf Simons' first ready-to-wear collection for Dior was frenzied. Lisa Armstrong got through the scrum to meet the man himself.

Commuters familiar with musty rush-hour train carriages may not believe it.

Advances in high-shine, odour-free colouring techniques are proving kinder to hair.

Singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham is preparing to open her own clothing store in her native London.

Research into how men are perceived is trying to understand how humans see men's masculinity and so called "socio-sexual attributes."

Gwyneth Paltrow had to scramble for a razor at the Iron Man III premiere after realising her dress was see-through.

Robert Lloyd was born to collect. "I have garage sales in my blood," jokes the makeup artist and hairstylist for theatre, film and television, who has been collecting Crown Lynn and other retro treasures for over 40 years.

As a new generation of Russian It-girls cause a kerfuffle on the international catwalks, we take a look at Moscow's fashion revolution.

International fashion houses are snapping up Australian crocodile farms to feed demand for accessories made from the reptiles' skins, a farmer says.

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

Keep the focus on your face's most arresting feature.

Janice Dickinson has reportedly filed for bankruptcy, claiming that she is almost US$1 million in debt.

Screen siren Marilyn Monroe has been named as having the best celebrity curves of all time, beating modern pin ups such as Kelly Brook, Christina Hendricks and Kim Kardashian.

Screen siren Marilyn Monroe has been named as having the best celebrity curves of all time. More than 50 years after her death, the Hollywood star has topped a poll. with 40.8 per cent of people voting Monroe's body to be the best. More than 2000 people across the UK voted.

The best of Brazil's bikinis and swimwear was on display at the summer edition of Fashion Rio, attracting a growing number of foreign clients. From micro, string mini to maxi and pieces that can be worn day or night, there was enough to satisfy all tastes.

A new book by a New Zealander shares the secrets of how celebrities and models achieve their perfect hair.