You can very rarely ever go wrong with a monochromatic look. People might say it's boring to wear black all the time but there's a reason why it's done - it's easy, slimming, goes with pretty much everything. It looks good.

A busy lifestyle sometimes requires a wardrobe that comes without the bells and whistles.

Miranda Kerr has been revealed as the new face - and body - of Wonderbra, just under a year after parting ways with Victoria's Secret.

Nigella Lawson is to appear on the cover of the April edition of Vogue virtually makeup free.

The Vanity Fair Oscar's Afterparty gives us one last chance to scrutinize fashion on the red carpet.

Models wear creations for Chanel's ready to wear fall/winter 2014-2015 fashion collection presented in Paris.

Heads up, hipsters: Your brethren in Brooklyn are getting facial hair transplants to fill in the bald spots on their trendy beards.

It was hard to handpick just a few winners this year, but these top four most certainly made our A-class. Photos / AP, Getty Images

Our pick of the worst dressed celebs at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.

We don’t like naming and shaming, but our hands were tied (and come on, everyone loves a worst dressed list). So, herewith those that didn’t make the grade. Photos / AP, Getty Images

The glitz and glamour as stars walk the red carpet at the 86th annual Academy Awards.

Style File scoped out track side fashion at the TV3 Derby Day races at Ellerslie.

'An hour into my (non-negotiable) foray into competitive racewear I was learning it is a very serious business.' We gave our Herald reporter an unexpected assignment.

Fancy a new you this year? Body lifts are booming in popularity as people opt for increasingly extensive plastic surgery.

How can rebellious kids express themselves now that tattoos have become part of the mainstream, asks heavily inked hip-hop artist Scroobius Pip.

Style File sort out the best in fashion at the TV3 Derby Day races at Ellerslie, Auckland.

Consumers have never had it so good, thanks to an explosion of cheap, high-quality goods now available globally at the click of a mouse. But gow are traditional stores coping?

Hems are being lowered, headwear embellished and pocket squares ironed as New Zealand's best-dressed racegoers prepare to strut their stuff tomorrow.

With a number of national and regional competition wins between them Anna Campbell and her daughters Claudia and Eleanor have nailed the art of racewear.

High-heeled shoes are thought to characterise femininity and beauty, making the wearer feel self-assured and elegant. But they have long-term effects on posture and health.

Women spend 335 hours, or about two weeks each year, doing their hair and makeup, a new survey has revealed.

Owning shares in a racehorse can cost just $10 a week, provide some heart-stopping moments and involve year-round social events.

Style File road tripped to Clevedon over the weekend to take in a day of sophistication at the BMW Polo Open.

The Style File guys check out the fashion at the BMW Polo Open in Clevedon.

Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, and it's a phrase that seems to capture the motivations of many who have started small natural beauty products businesses.

The stakes have risen for this year's Auckland Cup festival, and racegoers have been told to expect higher-calibre racing, entertainment and hospitality.

Women are spending more on getting their hair cut - but are visiting the salon less often

These behind the scenes pictures were taking during the Derek Henderson shoot for the new Karen Walker Eyewear campaign. It features those who work on the Ethical Fashion Initiative project.