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At the drop of a hat
Myra lloyd wears hats like they're T-shirts: every day, with a special hat for every occasion.

Beauty: Trend tracker
Whether each runway look initially stands out for its statement colour or arresting artistry, the underlying unifying feature is beautiful skin.

Style blogger teams with Karen Walker (+pix)
Fashion blogger Ari Seth Cohen speaks exclusively to Viva about his collaboration with Karen Walker.

Valentine's Day date-spiration
Where to go on Valentine's Day? Viva gives you some food for thought.

Cosy up for Valentine's with food and flick
Spoil your loved one - or yourself - this Valentine's Day and cultivate some food for thought via these films.

Ari Seth Cohen colab with Karen Walker
Ari Seth Cohen has turned his eye to Karen Walker, photographing four stylish women for the designer's new Karen Walker Forever campaign, described by Walker as "a celebration of eternal optimism". Read more here or grab a copy of Viva.

Beauty briefs: Indulgent Valentine's
Stuck on what to give your lady love this Valentine's Day? Check out these beauty-ful solutions.

Seashells by the seashore
The treatment is a new take on a hot-stone massage and, to my mind, the clams used to rub over your oiled skin are an improvement on stones in that they hold heat much longer.

Romantics, sniff out the perfect scent
Sniff out these fragrant new selections for true romantics.

Q&A with Alannah Hill (+win a trip to Melbourne Fashion Festival!)
Ahead of her runway show at the L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, we talk to fashion queen Alannah Hill.

Fab food on the go
It's a worldwide trend - top chefs moving into gourmet fast food and now chef Sean Marshall (Roxy) is the latest restaurant chef to bring us fabulous food on the go.

Luxury still sells
Christian Dior opened its first Australasian flagship boutique in Sydney last week, reflecting continued demand for luxury fashion despite the tough economic climate.

From the vine (+recipes)
Embrace the plentiful bounty from flourishing vege gardens and local markets with simple, fresh and delicious recipes

Wine: Sweet mystery
Sweetness, considered a positive in so many areas of life has sadly become soured in wine because of its association with being old-fashioned or unsophisticated.

Interiors: Home is where the art is
Leanne and Brian Culy draw inspiration for their many creative projects from their sprawling villa in Hawkes Bay.

Viva's hot list for 2013
Diaries at the ready! From fashion to film, music to must-reads - there’s much that’s exciting us about the year ahead.

Exclusive Q&A: NZ's first model to close for Chanel
Ashleigh Good closed the Chanel Haute Couture show last week, in what we believe is a first for a New Zealand model.

Recipes: Eating to live well
Chef Hermann Schafellner explains the principles behind the delicious food at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat