Burlesque star Lili La Scala, aka Felicity Wills, shares her passion for vintage style with Viva.

For those who love idiosyncratic and quirky style but with an elegant edge, Marni is a label worth a look.

The apple often doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to stylish mothers.

Here's a small selection of some of the good buys available in gift sets, and a few items that spell out their message of love loud and clear.

Kat Gee's favourite things reflect her quirky jeweller's aesthetic.

Auckland lawyer and advocate for historic buildings Peter Macky's latest project is breathing new life into an old German railway station with regal beginnings.

Dressing actors for Auckland Theatre Company's period piece Mary Stuart doesn't mean slavish adherence to Tudor fashion.

A warming bowl of soup is perfect for a chilly afternoon or evening.

Claire Sullivan, editor-in-chief of Design Folio magazine and website, went to Milan for the world's largest design fair, the Salone del Mobile, in search of the directions for the year ahead in design.

Songstress and mother Jackie Clark is doing her bit to help families hit by the Christchurch earthquake.

When the financial crisis hit, fashion said farewell to the froufrou. Three years on, sleek silhouettes, muted colours and an austere androgyny continue to dominate the catwalks.

Architect James Timberlake says helping rehouse the victims of Hurricane Katrina is one of his greatest achievements.

More and more fashion designers are creating their own prints: Viva finds out the story behind the fabric.

You don't want your wedding tipples to leave a bad taste in your guests' mouths, so choose them wisely.

The lost art of embroidery, once the sign of domesticity and an accomplished gentlewoman, is examined and celebrated by artist Deborah Crowe with a display at Objectspace.

MooChowChow brings modern Asian to Auckland.

It doesn't have to be all about chocolate - here's a spin on the traditional foods served at Easter.

A road trip to try some of our rarer wines is a treat more tempting than chocolate eggs.

Two businesswomen are on a mission to win converts to their mineral makeup cause.

Ellie Smith's magazine Extra Curricular focuses on talented people who get creative in their spare time.

Madhur Jaffrey's latest cookbook simplifies Indian cooking while staying true to the spirit of her homeland.

Local Topman menswear buyer Liam Coleman tells Viva about his style dresser.

Hip publisher Jefferson Hack discussed the future of media in Melbourne - and Viva was there.

With the rise of tapas and small dishes on restaurant menus, Spain has never been hotter as a source of inspiration.