Viva talks to Grace Pearson about her classic, preppy approach to style.

Margaret Howell is British fashion's queen of minimalism. The designer explains why she has never felt part of the fashion industry.

The spa scene in Auckland is stepping up.

A leading New York dermatologist says treating sun damage is not just superficial, it is good survival strategy.

Salon owners Sara Allsop and Jock Robson talk to Viva about the things that have contributed to their happiness and success.

The organiser of Miss Universe New Zealand pressured judges of last year's pageant to crown a blonde in order to please a sponsor. Since the pageant's return in 2006, all but two of the winners have been blondes, as seen in this gallery.

Designers showcase 'wearable art' garments from materials found and or used on farms at the NZ National Agricultural Fieldays. Photographs by Christine Cornege

It smells like red wine, feels slimy when wet and is figure hugging. Inspiration for the red wine dress came when Gary Cass noticed a skin-like layer covering a vat of wine that had been contaminated with bacteria and "gone off". The University of Western Australia researcher wanted to create a wearable seamless garment that formed itself without a single stitch. “The product is very delicate, comprising micro-fibrils of cellulose, the material that forms green plants’ cell walls," he said. Researchers are now using other forms of alcohol, including growing the bacteria on beer, to produce a translucent material.

Results explain the renewed popularity of this skincare ingredient.

A makeup maestro gives a masterclass in achieving pin-up girl style with a modern twist.

M.A.C's Asia-Pacific director of artistry, James Molloy, creates a pin-up inspired look with the M.A.C Hello Sailor! collection that he describes as 'pin-up girl style with a nautical twist'. Read more here.

Auckland mane maestro Mana Dave has been named NZ Hairdresser of the Year at a ceremony in Sydney. The annual Hair Expo awards bring together the cream of Australasia's hairdressing crop. It's the third time Dave, head stylist and co-owner of BLAZE salon, has been named the country's best. Take a look at the super stylin' that won him this year's title.

Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood's Queen costumes designed for Charlize Theron's role in Snow White and The Huntsman.

Hair health can be a worry in winter.

Twilight star Kristen Stewart has a few colourful words for her red carpet critics in a candid new interview.

Check out all the photos as stars arrive on the red carpet and collect awards at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.