LifestyleRetail therapy: The art of gentlewomanThe lost art of embroidery, once the sign of domesticity and an accomplished gentlewoman, is examined and celebrated by artist Deborah Crowe with a display at Objectspace. 26 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty news: Nail crazeLady Gaga loves them - the crazier the better - Beyonce goes for gold and Katy Perry wore them to the MTV awards. We're talking about Minx nails.26 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Earthy appealTwo businesswomen are on a mission to win converts to their mineral makeup cause.21 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Liam ColemanLocal Topman menswear buyer Liam Coleman tells <i>Viva</i> about his style dresser.20 Apr 10:00 PM
RoyalsThe delicate fabric of high societyIts intricacy, expense and craftsmanship once made it a must-have for England’s elite. Denise L’Estrange-Corbet traces the history of Honiton lace, a famous feature of royal births and weddings.20 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleSo cool it hurtsHip publisher Jefferson Hack discussed the future of media in Melbourne - and <i>Viva</i> was there.20 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelParis: Inspired by scent of individualityEver wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.20 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleTouch of pounamu in PM's wedding suitJohn Key will wear a bespoke New Zealand-made suit at the royal wedding woven from merino and washed with pounamu (greenstone).19 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentIt pays not to be too attractive if you're a woman looking for a jobLooks matter if you want to get a job - but it may only help you if you're a handsome man rather than a pretty woman.19 Apr 04:30 AM
ManufacturingYour Business: Sheer tenacity keeps family-run hosier NZ madeColumbine was set up 60 years ago by the three Thorpe bothers, Alan, George and Jack.17 Apr 05:30 PM
RoyalsIs Kate Middleton the best looking UK royal ever?Middleton is leading the competition in a global online search for the best-looking British royal.17 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleDress (and price) fit for a princessYou can bet that one would shop at Selfridges for one's wedding attire if one happens to be attending Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials.15 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Behind the maskLook closely and be afraid, very afraid, about hair health. That's what trichologist David Salinger does for a living.14 Apr 10:00 PM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: Dedicated flouters of fashionA tip for blokes: Look in the mirror - and please pull up your pants.14 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleFashion Plate: Annabel FayAnnabel Fay has a gorgeous voice and a hot wardrobe.14 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleCharlie Brown the Glamour pussDesigner Charlie Brown has brought a touch of Sydney style to Auckland.13 Apr 10:00 PM
LifestyleVivienne Westwood: Wild at heart<i>Viva</i> celebrates the life and work of Britain's most imaginative - and imitated - designer, Vivienne Westwood.13 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleDunedin Fashion Week: Showcasing southern styleThe annual Dunedin Fashion Week continues to stimulate and inspire.12 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleMake it click: Online shopping takes offThe way we shop is changing, and the web is to blame, writes Zoe Walker.12 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleA priceless chance to buy Liz Taylor's jewelsChristie's has announced plans for a series of auctions featuring some of the late actress' belongings.12 Apr 01:20 AM
SportSurf lifesaving: Traditional cap under threat in OzThe red and yellow cap worn by surf lifesavers has been a familiar sight on Australian beaches for more than 70 years.11 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessDesigner adds celebrity touch to Massey campaignFashion designer Kate Sylvester will today receive an honorary doctorate from Massey.11 Apr 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gill South</i>: Figuring out your styleGetting the once-over from an appearance expert gives Gill South the confidence to put her best foot forward.10 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleAustralian designers nab top accolades at Dunedin's iD awardsA strong, albeit much more commercial line up of winners triumphed at last night's iD International Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin.07 Apr 11:30 PM
LifestyleDunedin's iD International Emerging Designer Awards (Warning: Some nudity)Emerging designers from around the world were chosen to display their collections at the awards, which are held as part of the annual id Dunedin Fashion Week.07 Apr 11:02 PM
LifestyleBeauty: The new short back and sidesIt's back to the future for men's hair this winter, with cropped back and sides teamed with versatile longer lengths on top. This allows hair to be styled back slickly or worn more casually tousled.07 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleGrooming: Borrowed inspirationMen are increasingly coming around to the idea of skincare.07 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleTux appealYou can put your own personality into formal wear, writes Lee Holmes.06 Apr 10:00 PM
