Liz Caughey has curated an affordable exhibition to raise money for her Braveheart Youth Trust.

Winter greens are such a bountiful picture of health, you feel a sense of vitality just looking at them, writes Amanda Laird.

Australian fashion designer Akira Isogawa has relished the opportunity and challenge of creating his own rugs.

A richer economy doesn't always equate with wellbeing and happiness, writes Rosie Walford.

Creating an optical illusion is one of the best makeup artists' tricks to learn.

Food stylist Susan Spungen has taken her culinary wizardry all the way to the big screen, with delicious results.

The web has revolutionised the way we access the latest fashions, making it quicker and less painful to get designer garb delivered right to our doorsteps.

This recipe is the lovers' sexy midnight snack in the movie It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep and Steve Martin.

After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.

Silverbeet with farro, blue cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Brussels sprouts with roasted garlic and pinenuts.

Actress/artist Amelia Guild has a theatrical sense of style off the stage as well as on.

Two sisters with a thing for handmade accessories tell us about what else makes their list.

Givenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.

Sauvignon blanc is in danger of going the way of Kath and Kim's favourite tipple, chardonnay.

Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

A great opportunity for those keen on the fashion industry.

Diamonds for dogs, spa-ing partners, fresh faces and much more.

A salon-only nail polish service that has just launched globally seems bound to shake up the nail industry.

Choosing a colour is just one of the ways to make your nails look their best.

Tauranga couple Chris and Rachelle Duffy love to combine their vintage treasures with the latest design trends.

Australian Fashion Week celebrated its 15th year last week - Viva reports from the back row.

Winter is just around the corner so it's time to start using seasonal vegetables to create comforting and tasty soups.

Winemakers often have the best results when they combine old practices with new techniques.

Author Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.

An Auckland stalwart shows it still has plenty of gloss in its style and service.

Four glass artists tell us why they chose the medium and what inspires their unique creations.

Kumara with watercress dumplings.

Split pea, chorizo and silverbeet

Potato, celeriac and sage.