As the ‘selfie’ officially becomes the word of the year, Harry Wallop examines the social media craze that has gripped pop stars, politicians and even the Pope.

Janetta Mackay speaks to a woman who is in the business of going brown. Plus, our tanning product picks.

Low-alcohol wines are exploding on to the scene in increasingly palatable varieties reports Jo Burzynska.

Try Eleanor Ozich's simply delicious vegetable dish.

Cool new cafe L'oeuf has Sunday hangout written all over it.

With a proliferation of bows, pearls and ruffles on the hottest catwalks of the season, Rebecca Gonsalves wonders if that curiously English phenomenon is set to return.

Artist Reuben Paterson has created dazzling accessories with his friends from World.

An annual international art photography event supported by Armani, this year's Water and Light Acqua#4 exhibition brought together stunning photographs from 1900 to the present day.

Bespoke suits have long been the domain of men, but English tailor Serena Kelsey’s list of women clients is growing.

Nici Wickes pulls up a seat at Ima for a shared family style meal created by Israeli chef Yael Shochat.

A cruel accident changed the course of a career in front of the camera for Caroline Lorinet. She shares her story with Janetta Mackay.

Melvin Sokolsky talks to Zoe Walker about the changing nature of fashion photography.

Abruptly widowed US First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wanted the world to witness the outrage she felt. But that opportunity is forbidden to us, writes Noelle McCarthy.

As an exhibition looking at fashion photography opens at the Auckland Museum, Noelle McCarthy celebrates the power of the image.

Viva's beauty editor finds herself sauntering up the red carpet at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

Rachel Khoo shares her favourite food memories and recipes inspired by her travels around France.

With the launch of New Zealand’s first National Honey Week, an Auckland woman says city dwellers can do their bit to safeguard a vital species.

Nici Wickes explains why she needs a gadget audit.

Try Viva photographer Babiche Martens' delicious white sangria recipe, perfect for summer.

Beauty tips from the New Zealand Music Awards' official hair and makeup sponsors.

What's new and delicious around town.

South Africa’s wines are as varied as the country’s landscape writes Jo Burzynska.

Michal McKay celebrates the comeback of that old faithful, the cardigan.

As summer edges ever closer, Janetta Mackay warns its time to up the effort on protecting your skin.

Nici Wickes finds Britomart’s latest addition, Ostro, is a triumph of casual dining with flair.

Be inspired by Wellington-born interior designer Sandra Nunnerley's easy glamour in this week's issue of Viva.

Looking at the fashion in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - including a Kiwi connection.

The exhibition Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! opens in London this week, charting the life and wardrobe of one of contemporary fashion’s most extraordinary and influential characters. Alexander Fury unpicks her influence and legacy.