Janetta Mackay discovers spray-on shampoo is the way to go without water.

Deborah Telford meets a Kiwi quietly spearheading a coffee revolution from her cult-status cafe in Lyon.

New openings and Beyonce's food favourites: this week's food and wine news.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich toasts spring asparagus in this zesty salad.

Fashion and shopping news around town.

You’ve done it: you’ve scored an internship, the first step towards your dream job . . . now, what to wear?

With its fun and fabulous food, Nici Wickes discovers the Food Truck Garage is the perfect place for hungry teens.

Don’t judge yourselves, Vogue’s Alexandra Shulman tells schoolgirls as the magazine teaches them about the real fashion world. Victoria Lambert talks healthy body image with the editor.

The future is bright if these top-achieving teens are anything to go by.

From shooting for Vogue on her 17th birthday to walking for Chanel, New York-based Holly Rose Emery is another Kiwi teen shining on the world stage.

Top tips from Heather McAllister's career planning manual.

Encouraging good skincare by girls isn't always easy, as beauty editor Janetta Mackay knows first-hand. PLUS our favourite youth beauty ranges.

Noelle McCarthy stumbles upon a wondrous piece of textile art.

For many, food is a mere hope not a given writes Nici Wickes.

Angela Casley showcases recipes that effortlessly look as great as they taste.

Jo Burzynska samples some of our recent standouts at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.

New Zealand leads the way in the trend for products derived from bees, reports Janetta Mackay.

When you reach a certain age, warns Michal McKay, the cut of your pants is all important.

Shandelle Battersby discovers the innovative northern Indian cuisine of a popular new Victoria Park Market eatery.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich shares her recipe for a deliciously moist gluten-free date and almond cake.

Actress Karima Madut treasures pieces from her African heritage.

Leading chefs from four of the country’s top luxury lodges promise there will be no temper outbursts, only superlative food, when they share the kitchen next month to create an intimate lunch for Hawkes Bay’s Food and Wine Classic.

For intense lip colour nothing beats a matte lipstick, says Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay.

What would it be like to meet one of the best looking men in the world? This week Viva is face to face with male model David Gandy.

Claire McCall meets three success-bound friends who share a design and work attitude they’re backing to the hilt.

Janetta Mackay talks to two renowned perfumers who collaborated successfully before finding their own fragrance fame with scents for the likes of Gaultier and Armani.

Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay selects some of the best matte lipsticks in store right now.