Cut through sickly sentiment with expressive new fragrance choices.

Music stars - from colourful glam rockers to the new black of Joan Jett - bring a much-needed edge to fashion.

London-based New Zealander Karen Cole is giving merino wool a designer edge and succeeding.

La dolce vita is just a ferry ride away at Poderi Crisci restaurant on Waiheke.

However you say it, we all love them.

Japanese ceramics artist Asumi Mizuo has found a unique way to create beauty out of imperfection.

The new "it" colour for nails is anything but dreary.

American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with Viva.

The textures of New Zealand wines have developed from severe to silky.

It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.

Enviromental expert Jerome Partington gives a basic 80s bach an elegant new lease of life whilst keeping the good of the planet utmost in his mind.

Nothing says summer like icecream. Try making your own with these seasonal recipes.

A Thai restaurant that shines a little brighter.

One of New Zealand's finest creations, Crown Lynn crockery, is being celebrated in a new exhibition. Viva meets some of its most passionate followers.

The iconic Aussie drop has a new winemaker at the helm but drinkers shouldn't notice.

A Ponsonby Rd eatery proves itself worthy of a repeat visit.

'Tis the season of delicious summer fruits, which can be enjoyed many different ways.

While most eateries took a break over the holiday period, there were a handful of industrious people opening new restaurants.

In the lead-up to their appearance at the Big Day Out, Billie Rogers and Emily Littler share their style preferences with Viva.

Using taxidermy for her art is just one of the eclectic loves of Lisa Black.

What do you get when you combine fashion's young in-crowd with sumptuous food and great wine in a stylish Hawkes Bay lodge? A chic alfresco party. Viva was there.