Becoming a Queen of the Nile could be as easy as getting your hands on the wig from the Cleopatra movie worn by Elizabeth Taylor.

Melbourne fragrance expert Lucy Settle brought a wealth of experience and fascinating stories to Auckland when she ran a recent masterclass.

Foo Fighters fans are preparing for a soggy evening, but that doesn't have to mean plastic ponchos clinging to your skin or black makeup dripping down your face. In fact, you can work with the elements to pull off a sexy ensemble.

With summer upon us the bikini will nonetheless become the hot item for any beach adventures. Here we take a look back at the history of this two-piece capable of motivating exercise as well as garnering admiration.

Stilettos can look fabulous, and with some simple tips to care for your feet, don't need to come with the ouch factor, writes Susan Edmunds.

A new international makeup artist makes a Kiwi connection.

Meadowlark's Claire Hammon usually focuses on jewellery, but now she's branching out into very cool babywear.

Get clued up on the hottest topics in the industry as well as a low-down on this week's beauty must-haves.

The iconic American designer, Tommy Hilfiger, takes inspiration from the best of British fashion.

They may sound good enough to eat, but these goodies are strictly nil by mouth.

Support independent creatives by Christmas gift shopping at local craft fairs and pop-up stores.

The Herald's music journalists turn their critical noses to the latest celebrity scents.

Nicole Richie says accessories speak volumes.

Get the goss on this week's hottest fashion loves and upcoming social events.

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.

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.

Luxury brands are extending their global reach.

Model Teresa Moore may adore the Big Apple but her heart is still in New Zealand. She tells Viva more.

Serums are the stars of the skincare firmament.

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.