Former expat Georgina Robertson has brought the fashion influences of France and England home with her to New Zealand.

From Napier to New York, Nga Waiata's striking jewellery is making some waves.

These wearable winners are sure to please, writes Janetta Mackay.

Outrageous Fortune brought Westie bogan chic into our living rooms - now it's hitting the Auckland Museum in a new exhibition.

Children's toys and lipsticks are at the centre of an investigation which has found a toy that contains lead 314 times over the allowable limit.

Researchers claim to have found the first proof that getting a regular eight hours' sleep a night can make you appear more attractive.

A New Zealander and his US-born wife have won an international competition looking for the 'world's best couple'.

The finalists for next year's iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced.

Cloud Nine has a great Christmas deal on its groundbreaking The O induction pod for heated rollers.

More and more NZ women say they would prefer to age gracefully and forgo a cosmetic surgery.

Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.

When former bank executive Melissa Cheals was at home with a new baby, she began researching ideas for her own company.

Buyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.

Making your own cosmetics is a gift idea you've still got time to pursue before Christmas - and it could change your life.

In this season of swimsuits and kaftans, feel good about exposing your body to summer.

She practically lives in opshops and runs her own vintage site. Viva talks to second-hand diva Kelly Barriball.

Five stylish women and the day-to-night essentials that will take them through the party season.

The Next Top Model hair team share tricks of the trade you can use at home.

Check out the look of these latest celebrity scents.

The winner of America's Next Top Model, Ann Ward, is so thin that a judge managed to fit both hands around her waist.

It's not often I let my husband fly solo, but when it came to the garage sale, it was the only way to go.

Teenage skin needs to be treated differently.

There's no need to spend up large at a time when it pays to experiment.

She may only be 16, but Lili Sumner's tastes are all grown up.

There are alternative, non-trashy celebrity icons out there for today's teenagers, writes Zoe Walker.

Bobbi Brown makes up the stars but her appearance advice is very down to earth.

Anjali Stewart and Rachel Easting are childhood friends and the designers behind Twenty-seven Names.

For a young person in a competitive job market, getting your foot in the door in your chosen industry is key.