Time spent on skin is never wasted says a French skincare expert.

Dawn fresh or very noir, new season scents work around the clock.

Viva talks to the faces we see in store to find out why personal service matters.

Spain's Cristobal Balenciaga museum is a stylish nod to fashion tourism.

Supermodel Miranda Kerr shares how she juggles her career and family, and tells us about her bond with New Zealand.

Without ugliness, there is no beauty. Cultural commentator Stephen Bayley celebrates the power of imperfection.

Surgical nurse Angela Frazer on how to deal with acne.

You thought it was all about the little black dress, but Chanel's Little Black Jacket is every bit as iconic, as a new book featuring some of the world's most beautiful women shows.

Viva magazine pinned down some of the teens about town to find out what's on their minds.

Bobbi Brown's latest book is a celebration of individuality, launched with a whirl in New York.

Miranda Kerr has been crowed the hottest woman Down Under by men's mag Maxim. The 29-year-old supermodel landed the top spot on the Australia Hot 100 List ahead of Jennifer Hawkins at number two and Delta Goodrem who was third. "This list proves two things: Australian men can't get enough of the stunning Ms Kerr and Orlando Bloom is still one extremely lucky bastard," Maxim editor-in-chief Santi Pintado said. After beginning in the US edition of Maxim in 2000, the Hot 100 now features in 20 international versions on the magazine.

Dan Ahwa visits fashion icon Carine Roitfeld in Paris.

Modern music biz glamour really rocks.

We ask four local creatives how music influences and inspires their lives.

Brad Pitt's commercial for classic scent Chanel No.5 has been shown for the first time in full length. Check it out.

Wellington has all but cemented itself as the permanent home of the World of Wearable Art awards after signing a nine-year strategic partnership.