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Designers share their dream wedding dresses
Local wedding dress designers share their thoughts on creating a dream gown for the big day.

Ten tips on how to create a wonderful wedding
Leading Waiheke wedding planner Sophia Hoadley shares her ideas on how to ensure your big day is both stylish and unique to you.

Nailing the trend: Get the right polish for you
Polish has become the ultimate fashion accessory. Now, which will suit your taste?

Ethical judgments for NZ fashion brand
Ethics play an important part in the fashion decisions of We'ar manager Anya Merrifield.

Guys, keen for some 'Brotox'?
They call it "Brotox" - slang for Botox treatments for guys. Evan Lo Balbo had never heard of the word until his girlfriend suggested...

Christian Louboutin celebrates 20th anniversary
Christian Louboutin's red soles have become a cultural phenomenon. Viva celebrates the 20th anniversary of his label.

Rihanna's fashion choices: 'I just live my life'
Rihanna recently made headlines when she donned a see-through black top and no bra. But despite the controversy, the 24-year-old singer insists she just wears what she feels comfortable in. "I don't do things for the response or for the controversy. I just live my life." Here's a selection of some of her most daring ensembles.

The girl in stilettos shares fashion tips
From Kumfs to Karen Walker, the Girl in Stilettos, Annah Mac, shares her style tips with Viva.

Diary of a makeup artist
M.A.C's Amber D outlines her stint working the shows which wound up in Paris last week.

The Diary: Princess chooses Kiwi designer
One of the Monaco royals requested a New Zealand designer over Aussie counterparts to dress her when she stepped out...

The most memorable moments from fall fashion shows
Viva's fashion features editor Zoe Walker looks back on the moments that shaped the season.

Viva's top moments from the fall fashion shows 2012
Some stunning collections were presented, but the Fall 2012 show season in New York, London, Milan and Paris was dominated largely by the news off the runway, with two influential designers leaving their labels. From farewells to pants, celebration and celebrity, Viva's fashion features editor Zoe Walker looks back on the moments that shaped the season.

Beauty News
Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.

Stages of hair damage
Here are the stages of how a strand of hair looks from healthy to damaged.

Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.

Stefano Pilati bids farewell to YSL
Yves Saint Laurent's head designer has departed the famous label, leaving behind a mixed legacy.

Timeless make-up
Australian make-up artist Rae Morris takes us through her tips for looking your best at every age.

Q+A with Bobbi Brown (+photos)
Makeup maven Bobbi Brown shares her beauty philosophy and reveals a bit about her home life.

What's your fashion personality? (+photos)
What's your fashion personality this winter? We chart the season's top looks via five fashion archetypes.