Match your present to her personality, says Janetta Mackay, and ensure a treasured treat.

Christina and Toni Sills reflect on their tremendous influence that their mother, Caroline Sills, had on their personal and professional lives.

Ilona is 94, Jacquie is 83, Lynn Dell is 81 . . . These women are the stars of Advanced Style, the sensationally successful fashion blog. Now, their colourful stories are being told in a new documentary.

Tatiana Strudwhick reflects on the tremendous influence that her mother, Cida Mattos, had on her personal and professional life.

Michal Mckay reflects on the tremendous influence that her mother, Eleitino Paddy Walker, had on her personal and professional life.

Well-picked and well-priced flower spots.

What we're loving, buying and browsing this week

New treatments offer extra oomph for hair or skin, writes beauty editor Janetta Mackay.

Highlights from the red carpet arrivals at today's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala, celebrating the exhibition Charles James: Beyond Fashion

A new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” will be opening tonight

He’s still considered the enfant terrible of fashion - after four decades in the business. Jean Paul Gaultier talks to Camilla Morton about corsets, tattoos, and being a bit of a Brit.

The foursome behind street-style blog Foureyes share their favourite spots around Auckland.

Sally Field in pink, Sarah Jessica Parker in florals and Naomi Campbell in sequins - take a look at this week's most stylish moments.

Fiona Ralph chats to Mimco’s managing director about her 10 years with the accessories label.

Waiuku-based leatherworker Zoli Szalardi talks about taking his fine craftsmanship to the world.

It’s been a long time coming, writes Janetta Mackay, but Auckland is finally sharing in the wisdom of this country’s first professional beauty institute.

Rebecca Barry Hill talks to avant-garde French-German design duo Augustin Teboul who touch down in Auckland for this week’s Semi-Permanent design forum.

Take a look at the work of avant-garde French-German design duo Augustin Teboul.

Your sneak peek at the five dresses from Moochi's NZ Style Set Project.

Viva's Beauty Editor picks her favourite item to pack.

Who's best-dressed this week?

Beauty editor Janetta Mackay checks out the latest trends and tips.

Fashion news around town.

Shop second-hand - it's ethical and environmental, reducing the amount in landfill while eliminating manufacturing materials and processes. Fiona Ralph shares her favourite spots.

Daisy's Vintage Dresses and Linen Closet is a hidden gem in Parnell.

A year on from the Rana Plaza disaster, a global movement is calling for a more ethical fashion industry. Find out how to take part in Fashion Revolution Day.

Interesting things to do, cook and support this week.

Why should someone else define beauty first, then sell it to you?

Motel bathrooms bring out our worst flaws.

Quietly but surely, classic jewellery has made a comeback, shaking off its dusty, bourgeois connotations. Think of the single strand crystal necklaces at Rochas and Dries van Noten, or the 18ct gold necklaces with miniature LV trunk pendants sitting against wool sweaters at Louis Vuitton: these are pieces that won’t show up well in a street style or Instagram photo. A fob chain passed down from your grandmother, an engraved signet necklace from a friend, a tennis bracelet bought for a special occasion — fine jewellery is personal, sentimental and worn only for yourself.