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Beauty queen puts crown in jeopardy

Putting long-wear makeup to the test

For makeup with staying power, look out for new generation long-wearing formulas.

Hey gents, here's how to pick the perfect scent

Hey gents, here are a few pointers on choosing that perfect scent.

The problem with online shopping

Have you bought a pretty frock, or maybe some designer boots, online recently? You may well be driving other New Zealanders out of business. But should you be feeling guilty about it, or celebrating the joys of internet shopping? Viva investigates.

A-Z of shopping in Auckland

Explore the city's best boutiques and stores with this inspiring guide and then refuel at the nearest cafe or restaurant.

Talent with T-shirts gets winners to fashion week

Ray-Ban: 75 years of sunnies and celebs

Audrey Hepburn, Kate Moss, Barack Obama, Gaga and R-Patz are among the celebs captured rocking Ray-Bans. We've raided the iconic sunglasses' picture vault and pulled together this gallery.

Make-up mantra for working women

Quick, easy and appropriate - that's the makeup mantra for weekday mornings.

Louis Vuitton's Shanghai birthday (+video)

Louis Vuitton marked 20 years in China and the opening of their new Maison with a two-day extravaganza in Shanghai. Zoe Walker joined the celebrations.

Miss Crabb's tired eyes belie a fiery creativity

As boutique fashion store Miss Crabb celebrates its eight-year anniversary, Viva visits Kristine Crabb - a designer who has stayed true to her own vision - at home in St Marys Bay.

Lady Gaga creates world's first black perfume

Lady Gaga's bleach and big tease don't cut it

Adidas faces anti-poverty campaign

Skinny jeans threaten manhood: study

Skinny jeans are squeezing sartorially adept males too tightly in a particularly sensitive area, new research shows.

Three's a charm for gorgeous skin

No wonder Frenchwomen are such beauty salon fans when they can tap into treatments like these.

Raf Simons breathes new life into Dior

Dior's new artistic director Raf Simons brings flowers and finesse to the catwalk and brings a fresh take to the classic French label.

Interview with fashion powerhouse: Marc Jacobs

Louis Vuitton artistic director, Marc Jacobs, shares the goss on his newest collaboration with Yayoi Kusama.

Spot-on designs from Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton's new dotty collaboration with Yayoi Kusama combines the best of both the luxury brand and the eccentric artist. Susannah Frankel looks at the history behind the collection.