A Christchurch bride-to-be was reduced to tears after receiving a dodgy wedding dress ordered over the internet.

The founders of Mr Vintage clothing say they will keep producing 'Naturally, I finished my set' T-shirts.

Expensive dental and cosmetic surgery here is creating a burgeoning industry overseas. While a nip and tuck is cheaper offshore, experts say it might also be riskier.

This week the eight remaining top model contestants learn that requires a thick skin.

Murky nails are still the hands-on trend, with Chanel's new shades leading the charge.

With sales shopping, you get back what you put in - make the effort and you'll bag the best bargains.

Check out what's new and nifty in the world of beauty, writes Janetta Mackay.

Mothers may pass their genes down to their daughters, but it appears the reverse is true when it comes to their taste in jeans.

Cosmetics giant L'Oréal has been ordered to stop using overly airbrushed images of two famous faces.

Look out for these speedy new services in salons.

Phoebe Philo single-handedly turned around the fortunes of a Paris fashion house, then quit it all to start a family.

If you're feeling inspired by Kate Middleton's sheer pantyhose, you might be interested in a new line of hosiery available exclusively at Farmers stores.

New Zealand's aspiring fashion designers have just a few more days to submit their entries for this year's Westpac Young Fashion Designer Competition.

Spoil yourself and book into one of the best spas in Australia and Asia.

Makers of makeup are shifting focus with a new range of models in their advertising campaigns.

A frequent flyer shares her secrets.

Take the stress out of holiday packing by keeping your beauty choices simple, writes Janetta Mackay.

When it comes to the current fashion for hemlines, the longer they are, the better.

Women in Asia contend with hot, humid weather for months at a time, and though many concentrate their beauty efforts on skincare, I do wonder how those who wear makeup stop it from sliding off.

Actress Gypsy Kauta often goes back to the past to make her wardrobe exude a timeless quality. Viva finds out more.

AUT's fashion school is known for turning out talented graduates, and a group of them are collaborating on a menswear-focused fashion collective, exhibition and temporary store opening in Auckland tomorrow.

Denim is fashion's great democratiser: a perennial favourite that doesn't look bad on anyone.

"Oh look, another EziBuy catalogue," says my husband, with just a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

There are new names are on the bill for NZ Fashion Week, but also some notable absences.