Kylie Bax returns to modelling in spectacular form - gracing the pages of Italian Vogue in her first major spread in years.

Choosing a colour is just one of the ways to make your nails look their best.

Brazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen is the highest-earning model in the world, according to forbes.com.

Australian Fashion Week celebrated its 15th year last week - Viva reports from the back row.

Britain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.

Almost three-quarters of people who think they have olive skin actually only have fair skin, according to a University of Otago study.

Author Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.

NZ's Next Top Model organisers say a Maori model will have better overseas opportunities because "it's a special NZ look".

Samantha Harris's mother was one of the "Stolen Generations", removed from her parents because she was black.

Just like fashion itself, Barbie is going back to basics with a new collection that celebrates the power and sophistication of the Little Black Dress.

Checked shirts have never gone out of fashion, but today this comfortable, rugged cloth of the clans is selling like never before.

Elizabeth Arden celebrates its 100th anniversary and a singular story.

Intelligent, mischievous and absurdly glamorous, French model and eternally beautiful style icon Ines de la Fressange gives a rare interview.

Hair and skincare needs change with time, writes Janetta Mackay.

Combine mother-daughter time with a treat this Mother's Day.

Skin tone is becoming the new beauty obsession, writes Janetta Mackay.

A smattering of freckles may look cute, but blotchy brown spots the size of a 20c piece are rather less fetching.

Kate Sylvester's new collection is simple, subtle and swooney, writes Zoe Walker.

Viva's Zoe Walker blogs from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.

Isabelle Olson was inspired by her little girl to create gorgeous clothes for children. Viva asks about her own style.

Lights, makeup, camera ... controversy.

Highlighting powders are a lovely all-in-one way of sculpting and illuminating the face.

A bold Aztec print featured heavily throughout Stolen Girlfriends Club's show at Australian Fashion Week, as did diamante encrusted bandannas...

Flats are bad, stilettos are worse. Is there a shoe that will keep the podiatrist happy? Michelle Coursey does some research.

Viva's Zoe Walker blogs from Australian Fashion Week in Sydney...

They met "May-oris" wearing "butt flaps", posed with "horny beasts", and were confused about their geography.

Handbags, sweaters and dresses were flying as hundreds of shopaholics fought their way into the opening of New Zealand's first Topshop outlet yesterday.

World have collaborated with the Pashmina Environment and Community Trust to present a range of luxury pashminas.