Retail Therapy: Get Ingrid

You read all about her in last week's issue of Viva, and now you can go and buy some of her clothes - Auckland boutique Made have just received a selection of pieces in store from new label Ingrid Starnes. They have various dresses as well as a beautiful silk lace cut-out top and lace bustier. Prices start at $239 for the bustier to $475 for a silk dress. Ph (09) 366 1693.

Eye to eye

Karen Walker has released a new range of eyewear. Called Sun Gods, the collection features several new or updated styles, from the round "Rover" style in fluoro orange or tortoiseshell, the thick square acetate frames of "Number One" or metal frames. Fans of her ever-popular styles like the Hector, Annie and Deep Freeze will be pleased to know they are still available.

Heavenly shoes

New in at Verranda Young are shoes from iconic French footwear brand Repetto. The handmade shoes are famous for their comfort, and the boutique has heels and ballet flats. 6 Rugby Rd, Birkenhead Point, Auckland, (09) 418 0052.

Anna on film

Oh goodie: The September Issue is now out on dvd, so you can watch Anna Wintour and co from the comfort of your own home. The documentary follows Wintour and her Vogue team as they create the September issue of the magazine - and the biggest issue in the magazine's history. The dvd features more than 90 minutes of unseen footage - which is pretty much like a whole other movie!

Alexa rules

Everyone loves Alexa Chung at the moment it seems, from US brand Madewell, which has collaborated with the sometime-presenter on a range that will get female bloggers around the world salivating, to UK Vogue, who have featured her on their recent cover (wearing Chanel clogs!). They've also asked her to "text in" what she's wearing every day for a month, pictures of which they are showcasing on their website - much to the delight of female style bloggers.

Naturally protected

Deodorants are subject to more internet scare stories than most beauty products, giving rise to a demand for natural alternatives free of the chemicals, preservatives and synthetic ingredients, including sometimes aluminium, found in anti-perspirants.

Options are fairly limited, although health-food stores carry a small range of products including crystals you can rub on your underarms, so you don't need to worry about what your skin might absorb. If that sounds a bit hippie, check out Weleda's organic deodorants in three fragrances, drawn from essential oils. The non-aerosol citrus spray smells more like a summer spritz than a deodorant and costs $23.50. There's also wild rose and sage. They work to neutralise odour-causing bacteria without preventing perspiration. weleda.co.nz.

What a difference a day made

The Documentary Film Festival starts this weekend, with a fantastic line-up of films playing in Auckland until March 14. We're particularly excited to see What A Difference A Day Made - Doris Day Superstar, which follows the life of actress, singer and "Little Miss Average" Doris Day.

Now 85, she hasn't appeared in public for more than 30 years. Extracts from her many TV, film and stage appearances are interspersed with interviews from actors Philip Brown, Peter Graves, Jackie Joseph and Noah Keen, and her fans and childhood acquaintances. docnz.org.nz.