Heading to San Fran? Ginny Fisher shows how to have a chic and stylish experience away from the typical tourist traps.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich shares her recipe for light and fluffy banana muffins.

This week's food news.

Elegance, simplicity, joy and nature are elements of Scandinavian design that give it universal appeal, writes Claire McCall.

We're envisioning softening winter's oncoming blow with crisp new furnishings and simple, stylish ceramics.

Follow these makeup tips, says Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay, to ensure you look and feel your best on the big day.

Debbie Walsh from The Nail Lounge shares her advice.

Hady Wenham, managing director of Forme Spa, recommends planning ahead when it comes to spa treatments.

Amanda Linnell discovers the Mercedes ML 250 BlueTec Special Edition is perfect about town and on country roads.

Anna Curzon, ASB's general manager of marketing, talks dressing with intent, keeping stress at bay and tips for entrepreneurial success.

Three new collaborations reflect fashion's enduring obsession with street style.

Have you noticed that sodas have taken a grown-up, stylish turn? Our pick of the best around town.

Zoe Walker talks to three local accessory designers who prove that details matter.

Stylish ideas for modern brides.

Photographer Babiche Martens Stylist Rachel Morton Hair & Makeup Carolyn Haslett for M.A.C. Models Liv and Brad from Red11 Shot on location at The Foundation Precinct, 8 George St, Newmarket. Many thanks to Corso de Fiori.

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The Italian fashion house buys a slice of a Milanese pasticceria, writes Ellie Pithers.

Gorgeous wedding gowns from Bo and Luca will soon be available in New Zealand.

An exhibition in Dunedin will showcase the wedding gowns created by fashion designer Tanya Carlson.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics announces Kate Upton as their new celebrity face, and shares how to get her look.

Fiona Ralph speaks to Vic Brotherson about her new book, her trademark rustic style, and how to arrange your own wedding flowers.

A recent celebration confirms to Janetta Mackay that the best weddings are those that express the character of the couple.

Follow these hair tips, says Janetta Mackay, to ensure you look and feel your best on the big day.

Noelle McCarthy on the sad passing of the fashion designer L'Wren Scott.

It's not just the bride who gets to look good on the big day.

A new store from label Twenty-seven Names is opening on Auckland's Ponsonby Rd.

Nici Wickes contemplates cheating . . . with a new food processor.

Angela Casley fills her basket with fresh produce and specialty ingredients to create this light late-summer feast.

Try this light and tasty salad with a fresh turmeric and honey drink.

Try Angela Casley's luscious chicken and shitake filo while the summer produce is still abundant.

This beetroot and smoked fish salad is a delight to try.

Knitwear, charms and a birthday celebration - read about it in this week's shopping and retail news.