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Reflecting on the fashionable year that was
As 2011 draws to a close, Viva looks back at another year of fashion scandals and triumphs on and off the catwalk.
Tasteful gifts for the wine connoisseur this Christmas
If there's a wine lover on your Christmas list and you're stuck for ideas, don't panic - there are plenty of options.
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
Into the depths of Alain Ducasse's empire
It doesn't get more glamorous than running a global food empire from Monte Carlo. The great Alain Ducasse takes us inside his fabulous world.
A perfume expert unbottles the mystique of scents
Melbourne fragrance expert Lucy Settle brought a wealth of experience and fascinating stories to Auckland when she ran a recent masterclass.
Five minutes with ... Greig Buckley
Meet Greig Buckley, the providore behind the new online artisan food website kai.co.nz.
Experts' top tips for Christmas entertaining (+ recipes)
Chefs smooth the way for you to appear the perfect Christmas host.
Clinique's visionary colour queen
A new international makeup artist makes a Kiwi connection.
Focus on Babies and Monsters
Meadowlark's Claire Hammon usually focuses on jewellery, but now she's branching out into very cool babywear.
Bonkers? Maybe. Fabulous? Absolutely
It's hard to believe, but bonkers Ab Fab character Eddy is based on a real person, former PR guru Lynne Franks.
Greece is the word for the fashion savvy
Jacquie Hudson was so taken by a label she discovered in Athens, she was compelled to bring it to New Zealand.
Beauty Briefs
Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.
Berried treasures (+ recipes)
Summer fruits are at their best now and add a splash of flavour and colour to make-ahead Christmas desserts.
Tasteful gifts for those Christmas stockings
They may sound good enough to eat, but these goodies are strictly nil by mouth.
Architect Greg Noble's classical tastes
There's a European influence in architect Greg Noble's list of favourite things.
Pop-up and get crafty this Christmas
Support independent creatives by Christmas gift shopping at local craft fairs and pop-up stores.
The riesling revolution
A campaign to convince Kiwis that riesling rules will reach our shores early next year.
Perfumes that hit the right note
The Herald's music journalists turn their critical noses to the latest celebrity scents.
Festive feasting (+ recipes)
Impress Christmas Day guests with this menu of decadent dishes.
Waiheke Island: Escape before the Christmas rush
Avoid the pre-Christmas madness and invest in some healthy healing time on Waiheke Island.
Retail Therapy
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.