LifestyleBeauty: Counter cultureTopshop's new affordable and on-trend makeup line will soon be stocked in New Zealand at Takapuna's The Department Store.26 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Taste itEdible cosmetics are the latest beauty industry idea to get you spending on your interior as well as exterior.26 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDon't mind the gap ... why toothy grins are inThe gap-toothed smile flashed by some of today's top models is leading to a stateside boom in quirky dental treatment.25 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBooty Pop knickers a boost in the bumIt's an age-old question: "Does my bum look big in this?" And the answer is yes - for women wearing the Booty Pop.23 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Kiri NathanNathan is largely inspired by fabrics when designing. "Fabric speaks to me," she smiles. "I'm like the fabric whisperer or that little kid from <i>The Sixth Sense</i>.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: At the cutting edgeRichard Kavanagh is on a mission to better connect New Zealanders with global hair trends.20 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleAn extraordinary life<i>Viva</i> chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleMemory of muse dealt a cruel blowIsabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.20 Oct 12:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Set for summerHair, like skin, needs extra care and attention under the summer sun.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandJeweller dangles carat to 'best couple'Kiwi diamond buyer Ange Hardy went up against the big boys to secure the rare 22-carat white diamond which Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian will brandish on her finger on Tuesday.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeauty queen wants end to racism disputeJacinta Lal said controversy over the Miss IndiaNZ pageant had distracted from the "inappropriate and offensive" comments made by Paul Henry.15 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleLe beau mondeWhile we ponder what to buy this season, designers in Europe are showing what will be hot for summer in 2012.14 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Nature's answerIs SPF15 enough protection in our natural skincare products?13 Oct 11:00 PM
CompaniesL'Oreal shakes up make upL'Oreal is considering a bid of US$44 ($58.16) a share for Avon, the UK's <i>Daily Mail</i> reported.13 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Harsh light of dayWise up for the warmer weather with informed sun care choices.12 Oct 10:00 PM
LifestyleShady ladiesWhether they're retro or quirky, cutting-edge or glamorous, the right sunglasses will transform your look. Don't be timid when it comes to your shades this summer, make a statement.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe living is easyTime to get casual, with our summer checklist - easy pieces that will form the backbone of your holiday wardrobe.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Lighting the wayMecca Cosmetica has become the New Zealand stockists of Diptyque, the cult French candlemaker.12 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeauty queen in race rowA blonde, blue-eyed woman is in a new racism row after winning a Miss IndiaNZ beauty contest, then being accused of not looking Indian enough.12 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleWhite shirt looks set to be everywhere next yearSometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.10 Oct 10:30 PM
RetailUK fashion company wins brand battle with LacosteA British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.10 Oct 08:45 PM
LifestyleFrench lessonsThe French are the experts when it comes to all aspects of culture. Julie Harries explores Auckland's Gallic connections in a quest to gain some quintessential French style and attitude.10 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessInstinctive approachLots of people start new businesses. Not so many sell them for more than $10 million. Two sisters tell Christine Nikiel how they did it - and why lunch matters.10 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Sophie RobertsActress turned director Sophie Roberts lets <i>Viva</i> in on her style secrets.09 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Week 2010 round-up: The trends The wild weather bomb that hit the 10th New Zealand Fashion Week made everyone feel a bit drippy. At times the front row resembled a row of sodden crows on a wire, as fabulous baubles and sexy shoes were abandoned in favour of warm clothes.09 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleBubbles and chicWhen a champagne house can name Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe as fans, you'd think the brand couldn't get any more glamorous - then they announce a collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.08 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleStyle Statement: Bright ideasFashion has rejected its current minimalist aesthetic and heartily embraced colour.08 Oct 04:30 PM
