Look sharp in graphic black and white.

Despite the bright blocks and pastel hues arriving with the first spring deliveries, there's no denying the power coupling of classic black and white. That yin-yang combination works better this season, with sharper prints. Even the fabrics are more luxe.

You may have battled blemishes in your teens, or made it through puberty and early adulthood with relatively clear skin, but it always feels particularly unlucky contending with zits in adulthood.

Victoria Beckham is clearing out her closet and selling off more than 600 pieces of clothing to raise money for charity.

The humble Kiwi jandal, known as flip flops to the rest of the world, could be the hippest thing to flash on your feet this spring.

Lingerie to purr for, says Leigh Matheson.

Step aside, Suzi Quattro. The jumpsuit gets a classy makeover.

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese is launching her own maternity lingerie line.

Members of a Les Mills gym have been told they can only wear certain brands of clothing if they plan to stand near the front of some fitness classes, because they were being filmed.

She wove a stylish thread through NZ history. Now, the sartorial contributions of trail-blazing politician Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan will go on show.

New season, new colours. Take a foolhardy approach to this season’s bright fun things.

Colour blocking is trickling its way into spring/summer collections and, while winter focused on mixing block pastels and brilliant hues with subdued tones, now its about embracing brights with gusto. After all, who said minimalism was restricted to neutrals?

Hollywood A-lister Reese Witherspoon is joining a flock of celebrities lining up to cover their faces in Kiwi sheep placenta.

The celebrated style of top Kiwi designers Kate Sylvester and Juliette Hogan will again grace the fashion week runway after several years' absence.

A day at a spa or salon is like a spiritual experience for many women.

Did you know you would end up with such a fine head of hair when you set out on your hairdressing career 45 years ago?

Charities have received money from a beauty pageant after concerns were raised about where the proceeds went.

No need for opening acts with rock stars like these.

The purpose of a good cocktail ring is to attract attention. Oversized cluster rings, or dinner rings, as they can also be called, are perfect for the after-five function where the dress code requires a little more effort.

Hollywood actress Kate Bosworth is expanding her fashion career by launching a style app.

Lupita Nyong'o has strutted red carpets and won Academy Awards, so you would have thought her first cover issue for Vogue would be a breeze.

French cosmetics giant L'Oréal has cut its ties with a Belgian football fan after pictures of her on a big game hunting trip sparked outrage online.

Elle Macpherson says she was an ‘insecure dork’ at the height of her model stardom. Now, at 50, she reckons she looks better than ever — but don’t ask her about skinny models, writes Matthew Stadlen.

Pump up the volume with these clean-cut and relaxed separates.

Pump up the volume with these clean-cut and relaxed separates.