Ever spent more at the shops than you really wanted to? Of course you have, but it might not be all your fault. Greg Dixon examines the subtle ways the giant shopping centres, retailers and even our brains persuade us to spend more than we mean to.
The weather is starting to warm up and one of New Zealand's top stylists has delivered some hot summer hair inspiration.
Is the explosion of plastic surgery, once the domain of the rich and vain but now affordable to many, an insidious trend that will change the landscape of how we perceive ourselves?
Beyonce Knowles loves dressing her baby bump, while her partner, Jay-Z is worried he will pass out when the baby is born this month.
All vintage clothes have their own story, but this collection has the photographs to prove it.
Legendary embroidery designer, François Lesage, whose elaborate handiwork has graced the designs of all the grandest couturiers for more than half a century, has died in Paris at the age of 82.
Louis Vuitton's new mega flagship store in Sydney ups the ante for luxury shopping in Australasia.
Model Teresa Moore may adore the Big Apple but her heart is still in New Zealand. She tells Viva more.
The pick of the fashion crop have only one designer in mind when they have nothing else to choose but ultimate luxury.
Following in the footsteps of the runaway success of its collaboration with Versace earlier this month, Swedish retail giant H&M has announced it's next big link-up will be with Marni.
After working with two established fashion names, Lucy Kemp is going out on her own with a new label.
Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.
Dita Von Teese says a little bit of red lipstick goes a long way.
Were things better 'back in the day', or is fashion's penchant for looking to the past plain lazy? Viva examines the idea of Retromania.
Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.
Felicity Jones has been announced as the new face of Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up.
Patricia Field says the writers of Sex and the City were very smart at introducing fashion into the show.
Dame Vivienne Westwood is donating NZ$2 million to battle climate change.
Black may be the colour of choice for the rock'n'roll set but it made for a somewhat boring red carpet at the 2011 ARIA music awards.
Tooth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure but take care choosing the method, writes Susan Edmunds.
Recreate Kim Kardashian's trademark curls with these tips from celebrity hairstylist Sinead Kelly.
A snapshot of teenage sartorial excellence around town.
Sophie Blazey has a low-maintenance style and creative ambitions.
The creative directors of Valentino have hinted they have a new project on the horizon.
Style icons seem to be getting younger and younger with the latest trend being a focus on tweenage stars. But how young is too young for fashion?
Coach and Fashion Foie Gras' Emily Johnston have created a bag for the "working blogger".
The tragic passing of fragrance guru and fundraising champion Evelyn Lauder has caused great sadness as the beauty world loses one of its most influential forces.
Alexander McQueen's McQ label will make its début at London Fashion Week in February next year.