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The Hobbit beauty inspirations
The experts reveal the beauty routines that go in to creating the magical looks for the cast of the The Hobbit.

Q & A with Marc Jacobs
Renowned for his collaborations with leading artists, Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs teams up with Daniel Buren for its spring/summer 2013 collection.

Keeping Mum: What does it feel like to be the Obama girls?
On November 6, 2012 I did something I almost never do; I ignored the pleas and whining of kids clamouring for children's television programming.

Dior's timely elegance
Dior echoes the dressmaker's toile in the latest incarnation of its VIII watch.

Moves like Georgia May Jagger
With a model mother and rock star father, Georgia May Jagger was destined for the limelight.

Sussing out sunscreen
Protect yourself this summer with sunscreens that boast added benefits.

Crafting Karen Walker's coveted diamonds
Viva visits a secret location in Auckland where precious gems and gold ingots are transformed into beautiful jewellery.

AMAs: Babes and bombs
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park has picked her best dressed dames (plus a few that missed the mark) at the American Music Awards. Share your thoughts with her on Twitter.

Kerre Woodham: Falling into the female booby trap
A survey of Kiwi women has found that nearly half of the respondents enhance their cleavage to attract attention. One in five uses her cleavage to get what she wants.

Style statements for summer hair
Colour and texture interplay for party and holiday season hair.

Party season: Rituals of getting dressed up
Three stylish women talk about the rites and rituals of getting dressed up for the party season ahead.

How to grow your mo'
Nick Offerman and friends from The Office give advice on growing a moustache for Movember. If you're stuck at the "Ugly Geraldo" stage, hang in there because... it gets fuller.