LifestyleAuckland beauty queen crowned Miss Universe NZAmidst a sea of sparkles and hairspray, the winner of Miss Universe New Zealand was crowned on Saturday night.07 Jun 10:57 PM
EconomyTop fashion labels entice Chinese nouveau richeVivienne Westwood is to open 20 boutiques in China, and fellow British fashion house Burberry has confirmed that it will add 66 stores to its 44 Chinese outlets by 2012.06 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleMonday good day for extra bathroomThe average woman spends 76 minutes getting ready for work on Mondays, four times as long as they do on Fridays, a new study has found.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCheers and tears among catwalk hopefulsLong legs, high heels and big smiles were on show yesterday as auditions began for the second series of <i>New Zealand's Next Top Model</i>.05 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty and charmSome of the country's most beautiful women donned bright smiles and designer gowns as they vied to be crowned Miss Universe New Zealand last night.05 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom fan to glam, Amy eyes TV model showAmy Wang is among thousands of runway hopefuls auditioning for the second series of NZ's <i>Next Top Model</i> this week.04 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe treasure hunterDamaris Coulter, one of the owners of Coco's Cantina, loves finding hidden gems on her shopping expeditions.01 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestylePrince Harry crowned king of coolPrince Harry has been crowned king of cool by <i>GQ</i> magazine.30 May 10:20 PM
Small BusinessYou wear it well - but do you have to wear it?Employers cannot force workers to buy from the company catalogue.30 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleRio Fashion Week: SS 2010 collectionsRio Fashion Week photos from the summer 2010/2011 collections.30 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandAll-things-nice makes girls costlier than boysParents might have long suspected it, but research has shown girls cost more than boys to raise.29 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeight on shouldersHair loss, dandruff and weight gain are the three biggest concerns for image-conscious Kiwi blokes.29 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleMcQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empireThe late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.27 May 09:20 PM
LifestyleVenus' risque dress fashions a stir beyond the baselineVenus Williams has been playing at the French Open in a revealing black lace dress with a plunging neckline and bright red straps.26 May 11:10 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Contour classCreating an optical illusion is one of the best makeup artists' tricks to learn.26 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleClick and shopThe web has revolutionised the way we access the latest fashions, making it quicker and less painful to get designer garb delivered right to our doorsteps.25 May 09:00 PM
LifestylePacific princessBeautiful singer/songwriter Erakah plans on dressing to impress at this weekend's S3 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau.25 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleTurning back timeAfter a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.25 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoes Topshop live up to the hype?<i>Viva</i>'s fashion writer Zoe Walker checks out Topshop's new store in Takapuna...24 May 12:54 AM
LifestyleFavourite things: A crafty pairTwo sisters with a thing for handmade accessories tell us about what else makes their list.22 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleLooking good for Fashion WeekAfter hunkering down during the recession, fashionistas believe they will be able to afford to show at this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.22 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleShore to SucceedActress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.22 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandBump babes bare belliesOrdinary mums-to-be are taking off their clothes in the name of beauty, appearing in a lingerie ad campaign spanning 16 countries.22 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandBe in the running - top tips for modelsThe finalists of last year's <i>New Zealand's Next Top Model</i> offer their tips to hopefuls.22 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhite hot: Why Givenchy is more desirable than everGivenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.21 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's up, Doc? Britain's favourite boot at 50Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.20 May 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Retail Therapy:</i> A very fashionable poochDiamonds for dogs, spa-ing partners, fresh faces and much more.19 May 02:08 AM
LifestyleFashion's army: The resurgence of khakiKhaki is back with a vengeance. <i>Viva</i> looks at what's hot in military wear for 2010.18 May 11:40 PM
LifestyleTreasure hunters: Vintage shopping enthusiastsInexpensive, unique and often charitable - second-hand shopping is becoming more and more popular. <i>Viva</i> talks to three fans.18 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandTrelise unruffled as author mocks fashions of the richCharlotte Grimshaw's fourth novel <i>The Night Book</i> is set among Auckland's wealthy political elite and tells of women with more money than dress sense, decked out in "yards of ruffle and flounce and skirt and boot".15 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleNail breakthroughA salon-only nail polish service that has just launched globally seems bound to shake up the nail industry.15 May 04:00 PM
