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
LifestyleBax's comeback in Italian VogueKylie Bax returns to modelling in spectacular form - gracing the pages of <i>Italian Vogue</i> in her first major spread in years. 15 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Fingers, toes, anything goesChoosing a colour is just one of the ways to make your nails look their best.14 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleRecent mothers among world's top-earning modelsBrazilian beauty Gisele Bundchen is the highest-earning model in the world, according to forbes.com.14 May 03:40 AM
LifestyleBack row diaryAustralian Fashion Week celebrated its 15th year last week - <i>Viva</i> reports from the back row.13 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi designer creates wardrobe for British first ladyBritain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.13 May 04:54 AM
LifestyleTrend towards 'overestimating' skin tone - studyAlmost three-quarters of people who think they have olive skin actually only have fair skin, according to a University of Otago study.12 May 10:45 PM
LifestyleFashion by the bookAuthor Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.12 May 04:00 PM
KahuTV model quest keeping eye out for Maori talent<i>NZ's Next Top Model</i> organisers say a Maori model will have better overseas opportunities because "it's a special NZ look".11 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleAboriginal teenager eyes world's catwalksSamantha Harris's mother was one of the "Stolen Generations", removed from her parents because she was black.10 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleA galaxy of stars ... and meDita De Boni is thrust back into the social scene post giving birth to and raising her small children - and finds she has nothing to wear.09 May 10:50 PM
LifestyleAnnah Stretton's edgy debut at RAFW Annah Stretton, the last New Zealand designer to show at Australian Fashion Week, proved that fashion can be deep.08 May 12:24 AM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Barbie girlJust like fashion itself, Barbie is going back to basics with a new collection that celebrates the power and sophistication of the Little Black Dress.07 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleTerrific in tartanChecked shirts have never gone out of fashion, but today this comfortable, rugged cloth of the clans is selling like never before.07 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Behind the Red DoorElizabeth Arden celebrates its 100th anniversary and a singular story.06 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleChic incarnateIntelligent, mischievous and absurdly glamorous, French model and eternally beautiful style icon Ines de la Fressange gives a rare interview.06 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Age appropriateHair and skincare needs change with time, writes Janetta Mackay.06 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBonding with benefitsCombine mother-daughter time with a treat this Mother's Day.05 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: A brighter futureSkin tone is becoming the new beauty obsession, writes Janetta Mackay.05 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleOut damn spotA smattering of freckles may look cute, but blotchy brown spots the size of a 20c piece are rather less fetching.05 May 03:00 PM
LifestyleKate Sylvester gets romantic at Australian Fashion WeekKate Sylvester's new collection is simple, subtle and swooney, writes Zoe Walker.05 May 03:42 AM
LifestyleProducts for a brighter futureSkin tone is becoming the new beauty obsession.04 May 10:13 PM
EntertainmentIs it time to put <i>Sex and the City</i> out of its misery?As the fab four return to the big screen, the question is: has the franchise played itself out? Eva Wiseman says yes and Jo Elvin puts forward the case for no.04 May 10:00 PM
LifestyleCamilla and Marc present signature Sydney style<i>Viva</i>'s Zoe Walker blogs from Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.04 May 08:44 PM
LifestyleA daughter's giftIsabelle Olson was inspired by her little girl to create gorgeous clothes for children. <i>Viva</i> asks about her own style.04 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleGlamour glowHighlighting powders are a lovely all-in-one way of sculpting and illuminating the face.04 May 02:00 PM
LifestyleSGC all grown up for roots-inspired 5th birthday showA bold Aztec print featured heavily throughout Stolen Girlfriends Club's show at Australian Fashion Week, as did diamante encrusted bandannas...03 May 10:28 PM
LifestyleSave your soleFlats are bad, stilettos are worse. Is there a shoe that will keep the podiatrist happy? Michelle Coursey does some research.03 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleAustralian Fashion Week kicks off<i>Viva</i>'s Zoe Walker blogs from Australian Fashion Week in Sydney...03 May 03:58 AM
