The trend for customisation and bespoke touches is gathering pace. From monogram mania to meaningful trinkets, this time it’s personal, says Rebecca Gonsalves.

The notion of timeless style essentials is a joke - so you might as well have fun with it.

Nothing beats bespoke to ensure you’ll cut a stylish figure.

So many products, so little time, it's overload every time a consumer walks into a shop.

Everyone needs a little decadence sometimes, or even just the right to dream. Here's a few indulgent ideas.

Cool looks from Glastonbury and more in our style round-up.

Bikram Yoga, Saturday-morning soccer and Tarzan are on the weekend agenda for Nic Watt.

Winemakers have heralded 2013 as one of the best vintages in decades, but is it living up to the hype, asks Jo Burzynska.

It may be ready to eat, but you missed the best bit!

Eleanor Ozich's fig jam is delicious on sourdough, a frittata or crackers and cheese

It's Lorde fever as she visits home to promote her new line for M.A.C.

The 73-year-old designer and campaigner tells Candice Pires what drives her, the last time she cried and why she eats so much lettuce.

As a confirmed fan of all things Americana, Michal McKay shoots from the hip on frontier style.

The host of a new Auckland-only radio station treasures keepsakes from her family collected around the world.

Designer drops both new and classic are elevating the humble wallpaper into must-have territory, writes Claire McCall.

An unpretentious yet imaginative eatery evokes memories of Thailand for Nici Wickes.

A light and clean colour palette, feminine furnishings and artistic touches have transformed Penny Harwood’s apartment into a haven of peace and calm, writes Claire McCall.

Widen your cultural range of dishes and try this Nasi goreng recipe, the Indonesian version of fried rice.

Try Angela Casley's warming and flavoursome chicken masala for those cold wintery nights.

If you haven't cooked duck before, this divine duck breast recipe is a great one to start with.

Stimulate your tastebuds with three of Angela Casley’s favourite Asian dishes.

21 years of memories: as designer Kate Sylvester marks the milestone, we look back on some favourite collections and moments.

• Read our exclusive story by Stacy Gregg in Viva on Wednesday.

A how-to guide to Lorde's top beauty looks.

Home in Auckland for the launch of the Lorde M.A.C makeup collaboration, makeup artist Amber D chats to Viva's Janetta Mackay.

We discover the latest ways to work the ongoing coconut trend into your repetoire.

The CEO of tech company Trigger Happy on being the boss.

Sabato's Phil and Jacqui Dixon taste their way around Europe on an enviable business trip.

Our pick of the best red carpet style.