The charm of Paris found in beauty products.

Zambesi menswear designer Dayne Johnston takes us inside the fast-paced world of working the Paris fashion collections.

A tourist and a resident give their views on the best bits of the City of Love.

Janetta Mackay test drives a host of beauty products, from Paris with love.

Surfwear retailer Billabong is buying Californian clothing brand RVCA for an undisclosed amount.

The Independent's Susannah Frankel contemplates buying a little white dress for the European summer.

Leading American grafitti artist Matt Moore tells Viva about his collaboration with eyewear icons Ray-Ban.

I owe Air New Zealand - and Trelise Cooper - an apology. When the first photos of the uniforms were released, I was appalled.

They're down to the final 13 in the search for New Zealand's Next Top Model.

Paula Herbert is one of those glamorous socialite types who looks enviably golden and glossy in the Sunday social pages.

The supermodel says she regrets "banter" in which she appeared to admit using a banned product made from rhino horn.

Lady Gaga-inspired monsters and vibrant spring colours take centre stage in Paris.

Decode the spa circuit and cross the pretenders off your list, writes Janetta Mackay.

Auckland's Fashion Central is facing a dressing-down, with boutique owners saying sky-high rents will force them out of the area.

Pretty dresses and comfort are high on the agenda for hair stylist Kate Murphy.

Travel tricks so you can take off with a minimum of fuss.

Held in rooms at the gilded Place Vendome, Givenchy's haute couture show gave attendees a chance to touch the gowns.

Take off with a minimum of fuss with some holiday-enhancing products, writes Janetta Mackay.

A fascinating doco about New York Times street style photographer Bill Cunningham is showing at this year's New Zealand film festival.

More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders believe we are increasingly adopting a more casual approach to our workplace attire.

There are few things in this world more glamorous, sophisticated or elegant than the haute couture shows in Paris.

Get ready to relax - body, mind and soul all get five-star treatment at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat in Queensland.

Vivienne Westwood, Anne Valerie Hash and AF Vandevorst fielded their most commercial lines in Paris yesterday.

Gok Wan is returning to New Zealand, with a critical eye for our celebrity 'four eyes'.

Keya Matthews is lucky enough to work with the designers of one of her favourite labels.

Zoe Walker offers her two cents' worth on the issue of 'ultra-skinny' models.

France is in thrall at a dispute which has all the incendiary plot-lines of a great TV melodrama.

When asked in an interview about receiving a 'blood diamond' Naomi Campbell stormed out - but she won't have the same option open to her when she appears in The Hague.

You can get away with a lot when your superhero arsenal includes a "lasso of truth" and the ability to fly.