Without ugliness, there is no beauty. Cultural commentator Stephen Bayley celebrates the power of imperfection.

Surgical nurse Angela Frazer on how to deal with acne.

Viva magazine pinned down some of the teens about town to find out what's on their minds.

Bobbi Brown's latest book is a celebration of individuality, launched with a whirl in New York.

Miranda Kerr has been crowed the hottest woman Down Under by men's mag Maxim. The 29-year-old supermodel landed the top spot on the Australia Hot 100 List ahead of Jennifer Hawkins at number two and Delta Goodrem who was third. "This list proves two things: Australian men can't get enough of the stunning Ms Kerr and Orlando Bloom is still one extremely lucky bastard," Maxim editor-in-chief Santi Pintado said. After beginning in the US edition of Maxim in 2000, the Hot 100 now features in 20 international versions on the magazine.

Dan Ahwa visits fashion icon Carine Roitfeld in Paris.

Modern music biz glamour really rocks.

We ask four local creatives how music influences and inspires their lives.

Brad Pitt's commercial for classic scent Chanel No.5 has been shown for the first time in full length. Check it out.

Wellington has all but cemented itself as the permanent home of the World of Wearable Art awards after signing a nine-year strategic partnership.

She's the glamour girl of the Silver Ferns, dating a French-based rugby star and wants to design shoes. Check out the full profile on Maria Tutaia here.

The angels reveal their thoughts on the art of seduction.

Try a cool new ocean-inspired look for the warmer days ahead.

Mila Kunis was told her career would be over if she didn’t pose for provocative photographs.

The three-time Hairdresser of the Year will open a new business in Newmarket this week then at the end of the month he is off to Spain to represent New Zealand.