Nici Wickes gets out of the store and into the outdoors.

Design aficionado Terry Curtis shares his love for the handmade and functional.

Wine editor Jo Burzynska heads to Marlborough to meet the winemakers holding their own among the big boys

Celebrating twenty years of Karen Walker.

Petite Kitchen's Eleanor Ozich extols the wonders of apple cider vinegar.

Nici Wickes visits new Chinese takeaway Bamboo Kitchen.

From duck confit to pappardelle, Nici Wickes falls for a new arrival in St Heliers

A beauty queen reflects on 30 years in the public eye.

From tacos to tagines, the 2013 Viva Takeout Awards celebrate the tastiest fast food in town.

With a diary crammed with appointments, Dr Libby Weaver shares how she continues to look and feel her best.

Playing dress-ups shows serious intent, says Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay.

We break down the designer line-up announcement.

Stolen Girlfriends Club head to the beach with their new collection.

New season florals spring to life as designers turn their backs on digital prints, says Zoe Walker

Each week Eleanor Ozich will share her thoughts on healthy eating. Today, her recipe for a delicious buckwheat risotto

Traditional veils are proving an elegant option for modern brides.

New Zealand women’s low-maintenance beauty reputation no longer holds true, reports Janetta Mackay.

Wedding planners are must-haves in the United States and are increasingly used here. But why hire one? We talk to Auckland planner Lisa Hill.

Peter Gordon's chic new restaurant is the perfect setting for a celebratory lunch, writes Viva editor Amanda Linnell.

Michele Corty brings Parisian style to Newmarket.

As Karen Walker marks 20 years in retail, she takes a look back at some of her memorable campaigns.

Viva beauty editor Janetta Mackay finds beauty tips and products to help you look your best at your wedding.

Modern nuptials are far from predictable - they're incredibly personalised.

Seasonality in fashion is becoming irrelevant, says Viva menswear writer Andrew Glenn.

To mark our new monthly column that examines how women dress for the office, a guide to stylishly appropriate workplace dressing.

Is there a distinctly New Zealand fragrance?

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz talks beauty, luxury, and what makes women stand out.