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Viva Hit List 19/6
A handpicked edit of the best in beauty right now – see this week's issue of Viva for more.
Queensland: Festival of flavour
San Pellegrino chefs help to make the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival a gastronomical event not to be missed - but get your tickets early for the next one.
How to transform your little black dress
All it takes to transform your little black dress is some glamorous grooming.
Wine: Spirit of adventure
Diversity is the name of the game in Gisborne, where they're catering to every taste.
10 Favourite Things: Natural selection
Treasured pieces fill Savar founder Vicky Woolford's home.
Review: Petra Shawarma, Kingsland
Behind a modest exterior lies a cornucopia of flavours from the Middle East.
The man behind M.A.C
M.A.C's main makeup man Gordon Espinet is a driving force behind the brand's global success.
Beauty: Evolve your look through the ages
No matter your age or stage, evolve your beauty look with our expert guide.
Photos: Street style at Salasai
The hip crowd at the off-site installation at Ponsonby Central.
Review: Blue Breeze Inn, Ponsonby
A unique Pacific take on Chinese food shines in this playfully original setting.
The hippest guys in hospo
From crisp smocks to a slick of red lippy, waitstaff at Auckland's hippest joints are serving up a side order of style.
Beauty: The good oils
One of the stars of Karen Walker's eyewear campaign talks about her luxury skincare line, now available in New Zealand.
Share delight (+recipes)
At your next soiree, tuck into small plates of food that look as good as they are to eat.
Expert chefs: Top winter food
Three of our favourite chefs share their take on the season's best ingredients - and explain how they use them to create comfort food with a difference.
Second time round (+recipes)
Take your friends down memory lane with these classic dinner party dishes.
Viva's Hit List: 6/3
A handpicked selection of what’s new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week’s issue of Viva for more.
Retro styles we love
Big hair, big eyes, youth, glamour and sex: it's easy to see why fashion continues to be fascinated by the look of the 1960s and 70s.
Ginny Fisher's favourite things
San Francisco's flea markets and thrift stores enchant Kiwi expat Ginny Fisher.
10 Favourite Things: On the table
The founders of Trestle Union tell us about their top things, from an old T-shirt to a radio constantly tuned into Kiwi FM.
Beauty: 1920s update
Take the best of the past and combine it with more forgiving modern makeup and hair styling for a softer take on this dramatic era. Amp up your appearance but keep it contemporary by avoiding helmet hair and harshly drawn brows and lips.