Sydney is truly an international city when it comes to the beauty industry.

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

Sydney's multicultural dining scene is the inspiration for these flavourful Asian-influenced dishes.

Viva takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Interiors stylist Leeann Yare shares the addresses of the city's hottest home stores.

Three fashion-savvy Sydney-based Kiwis share their career moves across the Tasman and why they love their chosen city.

Electrician-turned-award-winning chef Mark Best is heading across the Tasman to show us his style. He gives Viva an insight into what drives him.

Sydney-based blogger and stylist Romy Frydman talks us through her fashion choices.

Producer Tara Riddell loves her work. Viva finds out what else makes her happy.

Whether it's multi-brand boutiques or grand designer stores, Sydney does fashion in its own special way. Here are Viva's favourite fashion shops.

A Ponsonby icon proves a sure bet for impressing transtasman visitors.

There's nothing like the wafting smell of freshly baked pastry and pies make the perfect warming meal.

Online homewares store operators Claudia Zinzan and Nick Hutchinson have a simple, classic aesthetic illustrated in their choice of best-loved things.

When a biochemist could not find the right skincare products to suit her, she took matters into her own hands. Now Olga Garkavenko has a blooming cosmetics business.

A movie about celebrated food writer Nigel Slater's childhood looks at the connection between food and emotion.

From icy to indigo, there's a shade to suit.

Gerald Melling's response to architecture is an emotional one. Here he discusses his passion and motivation, including helping to rebuild after the Sri Lanka tsunami.

Australian Fashion Week is about so much more than what's on the runway. Viva gives us the lowdown.

Battered satchels, fleetingly fashionable designer clutches, elegant classics ... We should acknowledge that bags are a crucial barometer of our times.

Fashionable events worth checking out this week.

Janetta Mackay checks out a treatment fast winning fans.

Chef Ben Batterbury will soon be showing an elite crowd of American foodies just what New Zealand cuisine is all about. Viva finds out how his nerves are holding up.

A new tapas bar on Dominion Rd satisfies the palate as well as the wallet.

Viva sniffs out the latest perfumes.