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Designer labels plus-size models 'a joke'
Julien Macdonald, who is also a judge on Britain's Next Top Model, insists catwalk models should be "size six to eight".

All the world's a stage
Cyan Corwine's career has been as colourful and eclectic as the costumes she designs.

Wave goodbye to bushy hair
Unruly or frizzy locks can now be kept under control for up to four months.

Ammonia-free dye: Colour me happy
A new ammonia-free hair dye is revolutionising the process, writes Janetta Mackay.

Teens opt for nip and tuck
Australian women as young as 18 are taking overseas holidays for cosmetic surgery.

Hair care: Gently does it
Natural or eco-friendly "green" hair is the latest trend, writes Janetta Mackay.

Louis Vuitton: Where the boom never ends
As the world's most famous luggage brand opens a landmark store in London, Patrick-Louis Vuitton shares why we love LV so.

Retail therapy: Shoe porn
If you have a thing for shoes, check out new local blog The World at your Feat.

Auckland beauty queen crowned Miss Universe NZ
Amidst a sea of sparkles and hairspray, the winner of Miss Universe New Zealand was crowned on Saturday night.

Top fashion labels entice Chinese nouveau riche
Vivienne Westwood is to open 20 boutiques in China, and fellow British fashion house Burberry has confirmed that it will add 66 stores to its 44 Chinese outlets by 2012.

Beauty and charm
Some of the country's most beautiful women donned bright smiles and designer gowns as they vied to be crowned Miss Universe New Zealand last night.

Monday good day for extra bathroom
The average woman spends 76 minutes getting ready for work on Mondays, four times as long as they do on Fridays, a new study has found.

Cheers and tears among catwalk hopefuls
Long legs, high heels and big smiles were on show yesterday as auditions began for the second series of New Zealand's Next Top Model.

From fan to glam, Amy eyes TV model show
Amy Wang is among thousands of runway hopefuls auditioning for the second series of NZ's Next Top Model this week.

You wear it well - but do you have to wear it?
Employers cannot force workers to buy from the company catalogue.

Rio Fashion Week: SS 2010 collections
Rio Fashion Week photos from the summer 2010/2011 collections.

All-things-nice makes girls costlier than boys
Parents might have long suspected it, but research has shown girls cost more than boys to raise.

Weight on shoulders
Hair loss, dandruff and weight gain are the three biggest concerns for image-conscious Kiwi blokes.

McQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empire
The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.

Venus' risque dress fashions a stir beyond the baseline
Venus Williams has been playing at the French Open in a revealing black lace dress with a plunging neckline and bright red straps.

Beauty: Contour class
Creating an optical illusion is one of the best makeup artists' tricks to learn.

Click and shop
The web has revolutionised the way we access the latest fashions, making it quicker and less painful to get designer garb delivered right to our doorsteps.

Pacific princess
Beautiful singer/songwriter Erakah plans on dressing to impress at this weekend's S3 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau.

Turning back time
After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.

Does Topshop live up to the hype?
Viva's fashion writer Zoe Walker checks out Topshop's new store in Takapuna...