The allure of precious metal is your best bet for shining this party season.

Gwen Stefani's debut childrenswear line borrows prints "right off costumes" she's worn in the past.

In the fickle world of fashion there exists a man who continues to defy the tides of change, towering above the rest with his vast knowledge and influential touch. What more can we learn from the powerhouse that is Karl Lagerfeld?

New Zealand-trained fashion designer Collette Dinnigan will be honoured by Massey University this week.

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

Pimples that pop up long past the teenage years are just, well ... unfair.

Christian Louboutin has taken designer shoes to dizzy heights, writes Harriet Walker.

Forget the facelift and push aside the anti-ageing creams - all you need to do is smile.

Model Miranda Kerr is pumped, prepped and ready to wear a US$2.5 million dollar bra in this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

A lesson in how to wear palazzo trousers - without stilts.

TV takeover queen has Auckland business in her sights.

The dress worn by late British soul singer Amy Winehouse on the cover of her Grammy-award winning album Back to Black is being put up for sale for charity.

A tribute to one of the creators of Vans shoes, James Van Doren.

Check out the future of local fashion at this year's Rookie 2011 show.

Some say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but studies suggest being a hottie has real benefits.

Rumours are rife that Lady Gaga's first fragrance will be called Monster. The eccentric star says the perfume smells like an 'expensive hooker'.

Loulou de la Falaise, who created jewellery and hats for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, has died at age 63.

Sarah Burton, the woman who created Kate Middleton's wedding dress, has been named Designer of the Year by influential style magazine Harper's Bazaar.

As the weather warms up get ready to embrace a bolder, glossy pout, sending nude lips in to hibernation.

Jessica Biel believes your skin is a "reflection of your inner health".

Princess Charlene of Monaco has broken her silence to deny reports that she was a reluctant bride.

End of an era as the Oppenheimer family sells its remaining stake in the world's leading diamond producer.

Nails can indicate all sorts of issues, so before she gets them beautified Gill South ensures she's in good nick.

You needn't spend a fortune on advanced formulas.

Kate Buckley is a champion of the perfect vintage wardrobe.

Nicole Richie's fashion line is superior to other brands because it is "totally modern and fresh", according to a top stylist.

Some brilliant ways to save money stylishly from a few of our creative friends.

In the first of a monthly series, we visit a stylish workplace to find out what other people wear to work.