Beach babe or siren starlet, the Californian girl sizzles with sexy style.

Anna Piaggi, the fashion journalist who inspired the designer Karl Lagerfeld, has died in Milan aged 81. Ms Piaggi stood out in the front rows of Milan and Paris shows, dressed in her eccentric outfits, including elaborate hats and theatrical make-up.

Controversial Miss Universe New Zealand boss Val Lott has announced she's retiring.

Susan Hislop shares her refined aesthetic.

Flicking through magazines, those appealing fashion pages are as much to do with the stylist as the clothes. Viva asks a few of these on-trend professionals to share some of their know-how.

Royalty, sports stars, musos and actors are among the stylish folk named on this year's Vanity Fair International Best Dressed list.

Former beauty queen Jennifer Hawkins shares her style evolution.

Have you bought a pretty frock, or maybe some designer boots, online recently? You may well be driving other New Zealanders out of business. But should you be feeling guilty about it, or celebrating the joys of internet shopping? Viva investigates.

Explore the city's best boutiques and stores with this inspiring guide and then refuel at the nearest cafe or restaurant.

Audrey Hepburn, Kate Moss, Barack Obama, Gaga and R-Patz are among the celebs captured rocking Ray-Bans. We've raided the iconic sunglasses' picture vault and pulled together this gallery.

Quick, easy and appropriate - that's the makeup mantra for weekday mornings.

Louis Vuitton marked 20 years in China and the opening of their new Maison with a two-day extravaganza in Shanghai. Zoe Walker joined the celebrations.

Bronwyn Sell finds inexpensive designerwear — after a fashion — in inner-city Auckland.