A 22-year-old woman in a borrowed 1960s dress has won the annual Fashions in the Field title at the Boxing Day Races at Ellerslie.

Up to 25,000 people could flock to the Boxing Day racing carnival at Ellerslie today but the horses seem a minor attraction.

Some of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.

All Danielle Hayes wanted for Christmas was a RipStik.

The grandfather of Spanish fashion, 81-year-old Elio Berhanyer, has become the latest victim of the country's ailing economy.

Big Day Out songbirds Bic Runga and Kody Nielson share their style secrets and their preference for keeping things simple.

Go with the flow this summer by embracing beachy hair.

A Muriwai-based company's panel mounting system is holding together an exhibit celebrating the fashion house's 125th anniversary.

Handmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.

It's not called the silly season for nothing, get decked out like a Christmas tree, writes Janetta Mackay.

Former expat Georgina Robertson has brought the fashion influences of France and England home with her to New Zealand.

From Napier to New York, Nga Waiata's striking jewellery is making some waves.

These wearable winners are sure to please, writes Janetta Mackay.

Outrageous Fortune brought Westie bogan chic into our living rooms - now it's hitting the Auckland Museum in a new exhibition.

Children's toys and lipsticks are at the centre of an investigation which has found a toy that contains lead 314 times over the allowable limit.

The finalists for next year's iD International Emerging Designer Awards have been announced.

The talents behind Viva magazine reveal what they want to give and receive this Christmas.

Cloud Nine has a great Christmas deal on its groundbreaking The O induction pod for heated rollers.

With her infectious cackle and outrageous dress sense, Anna Dello Russo - influential blogger, editor-at-large, street-style icon - is putting the fun back into dressing up, and gathering a huge following in the process.

More and more NZ women say they would prefer to age gracefully and forgo a cosmetic surgery.

Survey finds only 10 per cent of outlets meet the voluntary criteria for safety.

When former bank executive Melissa Cheals was at home with a new baby, she began researching ideas for her own company.

Buyer beware: That's the expert advice for beachgoers wanting a quick fix to brighten their pearly whites for summer.

Making your own cosmetics is a gift idea you've still got time to pursue before Christmas - and it could change your life.

In this season of swimsuits and kaftans, feel good about exposing your body to summer.

She practically lives in opshops and runs her own vintage site. Viva talks to second-hand diva Kelly Barriball.

Five stylish women and the day-to-night essentials that will take them through the party season.