Cheap, cheerful, clever multi-tasking items are what you need for casual breaks.

Summer is the perfect time to play around with a pout that pops. The sun is out, it’s party season and a bright, bold lippy boosts any outfit.

Have these handy travel companions for a gorgeous weekend away.

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

Here we have compiled a list of the top 10 fashion crimes that can be committed during the festive season.

Rachel Zoe is "beyond excited" about expanding her company. The Hollywood stylist has launched the Zoe Media Group, a digital company aimed at women.

Ann Demeulemeester's designs are modern, minimal and monochrome. Harriet Walker talks to the queen of darkness.

Versace has opened the doors to its very first children store in Milan. The lilac and white boutique is dominated by a giant merry-go-round and decorated with super-sized candy canes.

Need help with your last-minute shopping panic? Viva is here to help.

With January's haute couture season approaching, all eyes in Paris remain fixed on Christian Dior and, specifically, who will replace John Galliano at the grand French fashion house.

Cosmetic connoisseurs will adore these items.

Help is at hand with this selection of beauty buys for the lovely ladies in your life.

A collaboration collection with M.A.C means avant-garde designer Gareth Pugh's work is a little more accessible for the masses.

In this week's round-up we get ready for Christmas by looking at gift items that also serve as smashing decorations.

Enhance facial features with these pretty-as-a-picture palettes.

As 2011 draws to a close, Viva looks back at another year of fashion scandals and triumphs on and off the catwalk.

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

Melbourne fragrance expert Lucy Settle brought a wealth of experience and fascinating stories to Auckland when she ran a recent masterclass.

Foo Fighters fans are preparing for a soggy evening, but that doesn't have to mean plastic ponchos clinging to your skin or black makeup dripping down your face. In fact, you can work with the elements to pull off a sexy ensemble.

With summer upon us the bikini will nonetheless become the hot item for any beach adventures. Here we take a look back at the history of this two-piece capable of motivating exercise as well as garnering admiration.

Stilettos can look fabulous, and with some simple tips to care for your feet, don't need to come with the ouch factor, writes Susan Edmunds.

A new international makeup artist makes a Kiwi connection.

Meadowlark's Claire Hammon usually focuses on jewellery, but now she's branching out into very cool babywear.

Olivia Wilde has to be careful with her make-up application as she can look like a "tranny".

Jacquie Hudson was so taken by a label she discovered in Athens, she was compelled to bring it to New Zealand.

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

The iconic American designer, Tommy Hilfiger, takes inspiration from the best of British fashion.