When it comes to eyewear this season, confident colour and bold patterns make an impact.

US pop star Demi Lovato has urged US retailers not to censor the latest issue of Cosmopolitan, which features the singer flaunting her figure in a revealing dress.

A photographer has teamed up with a group of plus-size women in order to reclaim the word "fat" and remove the negative stigmas that are currently connected with it.

Debate over correct way to wear earrings is raging over Facebook after a man posted that you should remove the plastic backing from ear studs before they're worn.

Eating, or applying large amounts of, antioxidants might damage skin in young people as free radicals are needed to keep skin regenerating effectively.

Rather than precious metals or gemstones, Suzanne's blue pendant with ivory tear shapes is, in fact, made from her own breast milk.

The 45-year-old supermodel was convicted in her absence by a court in Sicily Friday. It's alleged to have hit photographer Gaetano Di Giovanni with her handbag in 2009.

Spring forward to the new season.

If in doubt, a clean and neutral palette is a reliable fall-back.

Women are sharing pictures of stretch marks and scars on their thighs as part of the latest trend to celebrate body positivity on social media.

Great news for the New Zealand fashion scene, popular Spanish chain store, Zara, will be hanging on our racks for the first time this weekend.

From the the depths of an eating disorder, even the most harmless image, comment or interaction could trigger waves of self loathing and insecurity, writes Emma Gleason.

Two blocks of Auckland's downtown Queen Street are lined with women's retail stores- their faceless mannequins looming over shoppers as they bustle by.

Popular fashion brand Topshop has agreed to scrap unrealistically tall and skinny mannequins after a social media complaint went viral in the UK.

American actress Eva Longoria has slammed an Australian journalist who claimed her spectacle spruiking was based on a lie.

Former Fashion Police panelist, Kelly Osbourne, has been left hanging by Kiwi magazine, Remix, taking to social media to share her distress.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Twitter photos show support for a young woman who was beaten up by a gang of girls as she sunbathed in a park wearing a bikini.

An Auckland woman who posted photos of her remarkable weight loss on Instagram has hit back at commenters accusing her of "faking" it.

21-year-old Miss Samoa advises to 'dare to be you' as she gets ready for the Miss World contest in China.

Pop star Rita Ora has been named the new face and body of sexy Italian lingerie brand Tezenis.

Put on the glitz for a night on the town.

Gwyneth Paltrow has advised women to pee in the shower.

Those clever guys from Remix magazine are at it again. First Paris Hilton then Kylie Jenner. Now the magazine has got Kelly Osbourne to pose up.

The countdown is on for New Zealand Fashion Week but one notable name will be missing this year when models take to the catwalk in Auckland from August 24-30.

Prepare for new season deliveries with an adventurous spirit.

An upgrade in the Chuck II comes with technology imported for the first time from corporate parent Nike.

Men who have good-looking sons are themselves considered to be better-looking by women, according to a study.

Wine-lover and Hollywood star Eva Longoria has spent the day at Waiheke Island vineyards.

"We wanted to create lingerie that was fashionable and sexy, as well as functional, and which genuinely helped people and restored their confidence."