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Magic powder
Janetta Mackay checks out the new world of weightless, invisible hair-styling solutions.

Recipe: Kale, chickpea and feta tart
A simple and tasty tart from Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich.

The changing face of architecture
On the eve of the first Women+Architecture exhibition, we look at whether architecture is still a boys' club.

Body + Balance: Maintaining an upbeat life
Yoga, gardening and a Waiheke escape pad are just some of the pastimes that help this media creative to maintain her optimistic outlook.

Lighten up (+recipes)
Angela Casley takes a fresh approach and incorporates new season’s produce into these warm, appealing dishes

Making the most of tight living
Three architects show that dense living needn't compromise cosiness.

Noelle McCarthy: On beauty
Why do women wear makeup and perfume? Noelle McCarthy explains her reasons.

Favourite things: Global Designs
Architect Megan Rule’s appreciative eye for good design has resulted in great finds from Africa to Northland.

Nici Wickes: The joy of hard copy
Nici Wickes on her love of cook books and food magazines.

Standard issue stuff
Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay turns her eye to the beauty looks on day three of NZFW.

Designers push differences
NZ Fashion Week drew to a close last night with a presentation from Salasai that combined fashion show and installation.

Guide to Runway Beauty
James Molloy, M.A.C director of artistry for Asia-Pacific, flaunted his international talents at New Zealand Fashion Week. Viva went behind the scenes to capture some of his magic in the making.

Bright Young Things
Fashion Week is about more than just the "big" names, says Zoe Walker.

Recipe: Roasted strawberries
A simple and delectable strawberry dessert from Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich.

People of Fashion Week: The Editor
Meet Lana Guineay, the editor of ASOS Australia and in town for NZ Fashion Week.

Review: Miss Clawdy, North Wharf
Nici Wickes' expectations are exceeded at Miss Clawdy, where the quality of food overshadows the Southern American origins.

Best of bridal
They say everyone loves a bride and the Weddings Show at NZ Fashion Week had a bride for everyone.

NZFW Beauty: Hair here
The hottest beauty looks from Trelise Cooper and Stolen Girlfriends Club.

Designs to have and to hold
"Here come the brides," said the sign borne by a pageboy as Fashion Week's bridal show yesterday kept pace with changing times.