Nici Wickes visits an enchanting inner-city French bistro and is inspired enough to start planning her next visit to Paris and the south of France.

The Seafarers Club joins the global trend of bringing together like-minded people who value creativity, in a chic, exclusive setting, writes Claire McCall.

Greta Villiger likes to test boundaries — and break them.

As Prada opens its first New Zealand flagship store, Zoe Walker looks at the relevance of the Italian brand today.

Key looks from the new Prada collection.

Angela Casley's refreshing beetroot and orange soup is great served cold on a summery day.

Get into that summer vibe with Angela Casley's tasty lamb chops grilled on the barbecue.

Cheat your way through dessert with this crunchy and sweet brulee, made in 15 minutes.

Fiona Ralph reluctantly admits she may just belong to the often ridiculed subculture.

Top ways to enhance your interior, from summer fans to new graphic bean bags.

Exploring the Waitakeres and popping into his favourites cafes and bars are on the agenda.

Salon-style high-shine gel lacquers are now becoming more readily available for at-home application. We put four to the test.

Fabulous to look at, delicious to eat, Angela Casley’s take on food parcels puts a stylish spin on entertaining.

Angela Casley's prawn and vermicelli lettuce rolls are always a hit during the warmer months of summer.

Try this tasty rolled chicken with a moreish combination of pistachio and apricot.

Try Angela Casley's elegant twist on the traditional pavlova, served with chocolate and berries, or with cream and fresh passionfruit folded through.

Designer Rose Thomas treasures nostalgic and unique possessions, often created by like-minded friends and family

This week's food news includes the opening of Cepage, a French wine and cheese bar and Queenstown favourite Madame Woo heading north next year.

From head to toe, Janetta Mackay reports on the latest beauty trends.

Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen shares a recipe for wholesome corn, cheese and chive muffins.

A new book showcases the award-winning works of Crosson, Clarke, Carnachan Architects.

A new book with more than 600 contributors examines and celebrates women’s relationship with clothes. Zoe Walker talks to the editors.

She’s been called the nicest model in the industry — and even bakes cookies for charity. Rebecca Gonsalves asks, is Karlie Kloss too good to be true?

An app that captures our changing approach to beauty appointments is making big waves. The masterminds behind Flossie Concierge talk to Rebecca Barry Hill about growing a digital business.

Avondale just got a cool new community hangout.

Fab fattoush salad, buttery-beyond-belief briocheschmarrn — Nici Wickes visits a bakery cafe that has transformed itself.

The fashion factor will be high at tomorrow night's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, with hosts Dai Henwood and Shannon Ryan dressed by I Love Ugly and Ruby. Here, the ever stylish Shannon shares her pick of what to wear.

A sneak preview of hosts Shannon Ryan and Dai Henwood's looks for Thursday night's VMAs.

A new Taiwanese diner from the team behind L'oeuf opened Tuesday.