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Should you wax your chest?
'Human rug' Brian Viner tries out chest and back waxing for men. His verdict? Aaaaaargh!

Irish author's anorexia relapse book leads new wave of young adult fiction
With her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.

New trend: Cross-stitch tattoos
Cross-stitching has made a comeback as the coolest new craft to try - only this time skin is the canvas.

Star's accidental nude selfie
Jacobs took the selfie of the side of his butt and body and posted it on Instagram for his 194,000 followers with the caption, "It's yours to try!".

Being beautiful helps women strike a deal - research
Being beautiful doesn't just help women find a mate - it could also give them the edge when it comes to making financial deals.

Campbell's sexy new campaign
Proving why she's still one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, Naomi Campbell oozes sex appeal as she models the latest range of racy lingerie for La Perla.

Redefining 'beach body'
Photographer Natalie Grono's award-winning work proves that beauty is reflected in all different types of individuals, no matter their age.

In today's Viva: Old money
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.

Auckland's best bargains
From underwear to shoes, bags and designer clothing and at a fraction of the price? Here are some of the best bargains in Auckland.

Verity Johnson: Skinny jeans and heels - why do we do it?
Women are not in competition to win at life over other women, so why do we get so physically judgmental of each other, asks Verity Johnson.

Online makeup craze explained
First there was fat shaming, then slut shaming and skinny shaming. Now the internet is buzzing with makeup shaming, and women have found a unique way to respond.

Viva: Raising consciousness
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.

Saddest wedding dress ad
A "rejected" ivory lace wedding dress was advertised online, seeking "lasting love and holy matrimony".

Six dangerous clothing items
Fashion is a fickle beast, and it is definitely trying to kill you. Here are six of the most dangerous items of clothing.

The dangers of wearing skinny jeans
After squatting in skinny jeans for hours while emptying kitchen cupboards, an Adelaide woman collapsed and spent four days in hospital.

Not so snug: Sheepskin boots harmful?
Prolonged wearing of sheepskin boots can cause damage to the foot arch because of lack of support from the boots, podiatrists warn.

Fashion: 80s revisited
Eighties’ street smarts and underground sub-cultures collide for an inspired take on dressing with an edge.

Hair straighteners for gyms
Frazzled and frizz-afflicted women can expect free hair straighteners at plenty of gyms and bars.

You've never seen this Tyra
Supermodel Tyra Banks has shared a "raw and real" selfie on Instagram.

Top models now come in shades of grey
Catwalks and ad campaigns are turning silver. Judith Woods talks to the woman who has just been spotted - at the age of 82.

Lee Suckling: We need to stop slut shaming
Slut-shaming is the act of making a female feel guilty and inferior for behaving in a way others deem to be sexually inappropriate, explains Lee Suckling.

In today's Viva: Hello Kitty
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.

Cute Prince George makes Crocs cool
The brightly coloured footwear cops flak for being such a tragic fashion faux pas, but cute future king, Prince George, caused the shoe to sell-out.

Facial filler injections blind 98 people
Nearly 100 people have been left blind by cosmetic treatments that went wrong, according to a doctor who pioneered the use of Botox.

Top model's fashion whirlwind
Top model Danielle Hayes unveils her own fashion line, YY Express.

Hot agent sells your house
Using a good-looking agent could fetch homeowners an extra $20,000 on the price of the average Auckland home, research reveals.