Songstress Kirsten Morrell talks us through what she deems her pragmatic approach to style.

US fashion experts say Duchess of Cambridge wouldn't be looked at twice on the street if she wasn't a royal.

One good thing about the RWC having finally kicked off (you see, it's not hard to master this rugby lingo), I won't have to suffer again through being told, three times, during one 3 News bulletin, that there was only one more sleep to go.

Spring's latest scents are beautifully bottled.

The vice-president of an international perfumery tells Viva about creating a fragrance with top fashion designer Elie Saab.

Kiwi women's love affair with the colour black has been underscored by a new survey which says 80 per cent believe it makes them look good.

Photos of some of those attending New Zealand Fashion Week 2011, by Pip Smith.

Photos from the Kathryn Wilson show, which closed NZ Fashion Week 2011.

Lady Gaga is appearing on the front cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine with no makeup.

The latest runway photos from Fashion Week in the Big Apple.

I think everyone could learn a thing or two from New Zealand's Next Top Model.

This talented young designer is one to watch in the fashion world.

Men's thicker skin visibly ages more slowly than women's but one area can be a giveaway.

Four stylish men about town tell Viva what's on their wish list this spring.

British media have published guides to the notable wives and girlfriends (Wags) - dubbed the "scrummies" - who could be hitting our shores for the tournament.

South Auckland hairstylist Lincoln Nguyen is off to the US after winning the NZ title of new talent colourist for this balayage look.

Kathryn Wilson opened her shoebox shaped pop-up shop in Britomart on Saturday, with the entire spring/summer 2011 collection and styles exclusive to the store.

Record crowds are flocking to Buckingham Palace to see the dress worn by Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge for her wedding to Prince William.

Key pieces from the collection included burgundy velvet pumps, a pair of brown leather ankle brogue boots, 60s pony skin flats and a pair of monochromatic tweed pumps.

A drag act, the live finale of New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Britney Spears Oops…I Did It Again (all three minutes and 30 seconds of it), and a story of Good v. Evil.

The World guys just get that by the end of Fashion Week everyone is ready for the party, a lot of theatre and a damn good time.

Brigette Thomas was last night crowned New Zealand's Next Top Model.

A celebration of New Zealand's finest textiles with a focus on merino knits was shown this afternoon.