Add some instant colour to banish those lingering winter blues.

Backed by their mentor Trelise Cooper, Alexandra Dunn and Lauren Connolly have high hopes for their young label.

Class is in session: time to study your ABCs with our A to Z of summer fashion.

We love the new collection of mystical, statement rings from Matina Amanita, which has recently arrived at Ruby Boutiques. "Crescent Star" ring, $259, and "Lovel" gold plated silver ring with green and blue stones, $289, both from Ruby Boutique.

Costume jewellery created for the woman at the heart of a royal scandal raised several thousand pounds at auction.

Youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore among celebrity offspring attending debutante ball in Paris.

Romance was in the air at the Paris collections, where that sentiment was widespread almost to the point of ubiquity.

Viva talks to singer-songwriter Kimbra about her unique sense of style.

Country and western rhinestones meet French couture in Paris.

The beauty bounty of oils is spreading fast.

Guests were welcomed to an underwater playground at the Chanel show in Paris yesterday.

The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress has proven to be a tidy earner for the Queen.

Kate Sylvester unveils some spanking new ventures at Auckland's revamped art gallery.

Potions to soothe the soul.

A good natural lipstick is hard to find, especially in bolder shades, so the arrival of the Aroha collection from Antipodes will please those looking for a rich red.

Arriving in store tomorrow is this new, limited edition Missoni for Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker ($250).

A look at Kanye West's spring-summer 2012 ready-to-wear collection, as shown at Paris Fashion Week.

The art of applying mascara is given an extensive comb-over with simple tips and tricks for getting the perfect wide-eyed look.

Cybele boutique manager Melissa Ly has a penchant for interesting design. Viva finds out what else she likes.

The rumour mill has gone into overdrive over who will be taking creative control of two of French fashion's biggest names.

Next month is a great chance to back a worthy cause.

Bye-bye bling, the Milan runways opt for sophistication.

Auckland's elite fashion street is host to a celebration style.

Meet a talented Aucklander who is building a career as an international perfumer.

We talk to the designer behind burgeoning label Penny Sage.

Fans of all things Chanel - or those who want to see how to spend a big-time design and marketing budget - should check out the latest Chanel Makeup Confidential digital magazine.

Who's best in black? Viva is pleased to announce the winners of the New Zealand Fashion Museum's Best in Black competition, selected from visitors at the Black in Fashion exhibition.

Here are some fashion moments close to home that changed the local industry.

Sofia Vergara thinks every woman will feel "comfortable and sexy" in her clothes.