Herald arts and books editor Linda Herrick shares her passion for the written word.

All-American girl next door Katie Holmes shares her beauty secrets.

In the midst of a Friends to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary, Noelle McCarthy looks back at its style legacy: the Rachel.

The Beat poets left behind more than just a literary legacy, as designers continue to channel the spirit of rebellion through their style, says Rebecca Gonsalves.

Our round-up of shows, music and movies to book in this month.

Mother's Day beauty deals are worth checking out, with many spas offering extras to entice you to book a treatment. Here are a few that caught our eye.

Jordan Rondel, aka The Caker, shares a few of her favourite weekend hangouts.

This week was all about the Met Gala in New York - but there were other fashion hits too. See our round up of the best looks this week.

Illustrator Clare Grove has painted her favourite things for Viva - and shoes are just one of them.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich shares her recipes for wholesome and delicious children's party food

Ghana cocoa farmer and teacher Rose Boatemaa Mensah talks about how the chocolate you choose to eat affects her community.

Jo Crabb compares two foodie destinations.

Talking to Lance Herbst, of the award-winning Herbst Architects.

Food inspiration for Mother's Day and more.

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

Flowers and food are combined to brilliant effect in The Botanist, a new cafe, bar and florist.

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

Nici Wickes finds this Kumeu highlight well worth going the distance for.

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

The world's most famous bachelor has finally met his fate.

These passionfruit yoyos are a perfect mothers day melt-in-the-mouth treat.

Free-form tarts, of course, can be filled with any selection of delicious flavour. For mine I have used spinach and ricotta with a hint of blue cheese. These are always great to serve for lunch when my mum and sisters come for lunch.

Make the most of what's in season and try Angela Casley's light and tasty quinoa, chicken, guava and feta salad.

Viva's beauty editor reminds us that our mums are always with us, present or not.