Quick, easy and appropriate - that's the makeup mantra for weekday mornings.

Louis Vuitton marked 20 years in China and the opening of their new Maison with a two-day extravaganza in Shanghai. Zoe Walker joined the celebrations.

Motivator Jo Brown specialises in getting that mojo moving.

Don't neglect your feet just because they've slipped out of view.

Noodles are delicious comfort food to guard against winter's chills.

Studies show moderate wine drinking is a good lifestyle choice.

Suzie Gregory sells lovely looking items. Here she shares some of the things she finds beautiful.

Enjoy a parade of delicious bites at Tin Soldier.

Auckland Restaurant Month kicks off in August with a whole host of tasty events. One of the stars taking part is Australia's celebrity chef Matt Moran.

Student Aych McArdle has a unique and colourful take on fashion.

As boutique fashion store Miss Crabb celebrates its eight-year anniversary, Viva visits Kristine Crabb - a designer who has stayed true to her own vision - at home in St Marys Bay.

With La Cigale, Elizabeth Lind has transformed a small part of Parnell into a corner of France.

No wonder Frenchwomen are such beauty salon fans when they can tap into treatments like these.

France is synonymous with good food, and these three classics are no exception.

Dior's new artistic director Raf Simons brings flowers and finesse to the catwalk and brings a fresh take to the classic French label.

The ambience of the new Sofitel hotel restaurant is such that it's easy to imagine you're eating abroad.

The common garden snail may not seem appetising, but the French have raised it to a level of luxury and international renown. Viva visits a farm where production is not as slow as you might expect.

French photographer Jocelen Janon shares snapshots of the things that contribute to his joie de vivre.

One of West Auckland’s best-kept secrets ticks all the boxes for an evening out.

Louis Vuitton artistic director, Marc Jacobs, shares the goss on his newest collaboration with Yayoi Kusama.

Louis Vuitton's new dotty collaboration with Yayoi Kusama combines the best of both the luxury brand and the eccentric artist. Susannah Frankel looks at the history behind the collection.

Treat your guests to a fine feast of decadent ingredients prepared with care.

Andrew Glenn has had a career focused on life's more opulent offerings. Here he shares what makes his world.

The meals are superb but the added touches make a night at one of Auckland's best restaurants truly special.

An expert adviser offers winning ways with hair.