Taming unruly locks into a sleek and dead-straight do is a time-consuming obsession for many Kiwi women.

Special dos for special dates.

Rachida Dati's extraordinary rise to power has taken her from a council estate upbringing to the highest echelons of French politics.

Zoe Walker reports from the Emerging Designer Awards at Dunedin iD 2010.

The flamboyant Zandra Rhodes will be a guest judge at Dunedin's iD fashion show.

The collection that Alexander McQueen started but never lived to complete was shown in Paris on Tuesday.

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and Black Caps Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum put aside their rivalry to enjoy a day at the races.

Young designer Brooke Fairgray's style is anything but boring.

With all the excitement around the Auckland Horse Racing Carnival, we couldn't go past this limited edition handmade 18ct gold and diamond pin.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller delivers his verdicts after the 'spectacle of excess' that was the 82nd Academy Awards.

The ever-stylish Noelle McCarthy delivers her fashion findings after the Academy Awards.

Noelle McCarthy and fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller bring you live style commentary as the stars hit the red carpet.

From lawyer to art retailer - Melanie-Jane Smith and what makes her tick.

Janetta Mackay shows you how to go the extra distance to look good for that big event.

Raceday outfit winners and sisters Charlotte and Olivia Moor share their unique aesthetics.

Auckland Cup Week is set to get some Gucci glamour.

Practicality isn't a priority in Superette staff member Louisa Penney's enviable wardrobe.

An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what makes Prada one of the world's most influential labels.

It's her job to make celebrities look good. Here we find out what Kiwi Emma Trask's personal tastes extend to.

Find the right match for your mop.

Organic - or at least more natural - shampoos are a growing trend.

Dry shampoos are the low-profile oddballs of the hair cleaning world. Their main fans are travellers and backstage fashion show stylists, especially time-poor ones.

Auckland boutique Made have just received a selection of pieces in store from new label Ingrid Starnes.

The trends from the latest international fashion weeks have yet to trickle down to stores here, but there is one key look you can wear right now: velvet.

The fight against killing animals for the sake of fashion continues but designers are increasingly going back to the old favourite - albeit claiming the skins are ethically produced.

No one does luxurious, practical outerwear better than the British label Burberry Prorsum, writes Carola Long.