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This bud's for you - our 2012 Rose of Tralee
Forget swimwear and spray tans: the Rose of Tralee is a beauty pageant that celebrates what's on the inside.

Exquisite ballgowns revive romance of dressing up
Viva looks at the romance - and the relevance - of the fantasy ball gown.

Sexiest men over 50
George Clooney, Colin Firth and Denzel Washington are among the sexiest men over 50, according to AARP magazine's 'Men on Fire' list.

British Vogue editor melts ice queen stereotype
Warm and approachable, Alexandra Shulman is the antithesis of a hard-boiled fashion queen. Elizabeth Day visits the long-serving British Vogue editor to talk about panic attacks, her first novel, and why she'd hate to be a young woman today.

Are modern day diets destroying our smile?
Modern dietary habits appear to be playing havoc with our teeth, Janetta Mackay finds.

Eclectic style with global statement
Venezuelan singer Jennifer Zea's worldwide travels have expanded her wardrobe repertoire.

Wellington's flourishing fashion scene
Zoe Walker visits Wellington and checks out its thriving fashion scene.

Gill South: Fairest of them all
Gill South calls on the help of a makeup artist for top tips on how to look her best.

Beauty queens reveal ugly pageant truths
A former Miss Universe New Zealand is urging young women to avoid beauty pageants.

Kiwi's 'Living Dolls' photos stir controversy
A top Kiwi photographer has created the perfect body, but he is not getting much love for it.

Rebecca Kamm: The teen fighting photoshop
A fourteen-year-old is leading an anti-photoshop campaign against Seventeen magazine.

Prada: Breaking the rules of beauty
As a new exhibition in New York pays tribute to her work, Miuccia Prada's exploration of sweetness is among the standout collections of the season.

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings dress creator tells tales
The woman behind the over-the-top wedding dresses on hit TV show Big Fat Gypsy Wedding keeps her own style sparkle-free.

Daughter's love fuels hunt for 'mother' brooches
Nicky Donoghue's beautiful collection of brooches serves as a constant reminder of her mum.