LifestyleWhy would any woman want to be a beauty queen?Fast forward to the present day, and beauty pageants seem as relevant as white gloves and Playtex girdles, writes Rowan Pelling.15 Jul 03:50 AM
LifestyleViva: Extravagant jewelleryViva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine.14 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleChanging the face of modellingAn 18-year-old Australian model with Down syndrome is breaking down barriers and proving that a disability needn't stand in the way of a dream.14 Jul 05:30 AM
LifestyleWhat's turning men into fashion addicts?"Sneaker collecting is in the tradition of other male collecting, like baseball cards and fine wines," says the curator of an upcoming sneaker culture exhibition.14 Jul 04:10 AM
LifestyleMiss USA contestants' cringey answersMiss USA may have been crowned, but all eyes and ears were on the third and fourth place winners who gave some cringeworthy answers during the interview round.14 Jul 03:25 AM
LifestyleHow a 14-year-old Israeli became the new face of Christian DiorIts a classic rags to riches story that's almost too much of a cliché to be true, but an Israeli teenager with no experience strode down the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week.13 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleEmerging designers to open NZ fashion weekTen emerging fashion designers have been selected to open four shows at New Zealand Fashion Week in a colourful display of garments made from Indian saris.12 Jul 10:50 PM
LifestyleDesigners picked to open fashion weekBudding designers picked to open fashion week with takes on colour using silk saris. 12 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe craze that got under our skinDeveloped during the Great War, plastic surgery has changed the way we feel about the way we look. Harry Wallop reports.12 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Boot up your styleTall, short or funky, there’s a pair to fit every need.12 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleHollywood loves Deadly PoniesSpy can reveal Kiwi fashion label Deadly Ponies is a favourite among some of the world’s pop music and Hollywood elite.12 Jul 01:30 AM
LifestyleHow to dress up a suitComplementary shirt and tie combinations elevate a humdrum suit to the next level.11 Jul 03:00 AM
LifestyleEd Hardy designer diesFrench fashion designer Christian Audigier has died in Los Angeles aged 57.11 Jul 12:10 AM
LifestyleRacy past of stars' favourite fashion designer revealedDiane von Furstenberg has lived a life of wild excess far removed from the refined elegance of her designs, according to a new biography.09 Jul 07:30 PM
RoyalsKate Middleton wows at WimbledonWimbledon spectators have taken a break from the court to dabble in a bit of royal watching, as Kate turned up the heat in red.09 Jul 03:16 AM
LifestyleToo pale to be a model?Julia Roberts' niece Emma Roberts is worried she is too pale to be a model.08 Jul 08:51 PM
LifestyleMiranda Kerr's latest business ventureAustralian supermodel Miranda Kerr's latest business venture comes in the form of a personally-designed jewellery line.08 Jul 08:40 PM
LifestyleCosmetics ad featuring Helen Mirren cleared of touch-up complaintsAds for L'Oreal moisturiser featuring actress Dame Helen Mirren have been cleared following a complaint that claimed post-production editing had enhanced her appearance.08 Jul 02:55 AM
LifestyleIn today's Viva: Mid-winter escapesViva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today’s Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.07 Jul 09:33 PM
RetailKiwi bra buying myths bustedA new survey has busted some myths about our lingerie shopping habits.06 Jul 11:45 PM
RoyalsDid Pippa upstage Kate again?Pippa Middleton has caused a stir by wearing a dress by a New Zealand-born designer to her niece's christening.06 Jul 11:25 PM
RoyalsPrince George's cute attirePrince George wore an almost identical outfit to his baby sister's christening in England to the one his father wore when he visited his newborn brother in hospital.06 Jul 02:25 AM
EntertainmentMust see looks of the weekPebbles Hooper brings you the best, worst and most bizarre celebrity looks from around the world this week.05 Jul 12:04 AM
LifestyleEthical shopping: After a fashionA global ethical fashion report monitoring methods and workers’ rights - is to include New Zealand retailers for the first time.04 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleMakeovers an inner boost for cancer sufferersAfter being diagnosed with cancer, Tracy Judd understood how something that seems as minor as applying some makeup can mean so much.04 Jul 10:07 PM
LifestyleMonochrome with a bright lipBrighten up your cool monochrome with a stunning lipstick.04 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleShould you wax your chest?'Human rug' Brian Viner tries out chest and back waxing for men. His verdict? Aaaaaargh!04 Jul 02:00 AM
LifestyleIrish author's anorexia relapse book leads new wave of young adult fictionWith her positive messages and dark themes, Louise O’Neill is leading a new wave of young adult fiction that appeals to anxious parents too. ‘We need to be open and honest,’ she tells Sarah Hughes.03 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleNew trend: Cross-stitch tattoosCross-stitching has made a comeback as the coolest new craft to try - only this time skin is the canvas.02 Jul 04:23 AM
LifestyleStar's accidental nude selfieJacobs took the selfie of the side of his butt and body and posted it on Instagram for his 194,000 followers with the caption, "It's yours to try!".02 Jul 03:55 AM
LifestyleBeing beautiful helps women strike a deal - researchBeing beautiful doesn't just help women find a mate - it could also give them the edge when it comes to making financial deals.01 Jul 07:00 PM
LifestyleCampbell's sexy new campaignProving why she's still one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world, Naomi Campbell oozes sex appeal as she models the latest range of racy lingerie for La Perla.01 Jul 12:15 AM
LifestyleRedefining 'beach body'Photographer Natalie Grono's award-winning work proves that beauty is reflected in all different types of individuals, no matter their age.30 Jun 09:35 PM
