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People look best from the left: study
The left-hand side of your face is most attractive, according to a new study.

Hair colouring for subtle sophistication
Hair colour can be bold, but it is so much better if the edges aren't obvious.

Wellington Fashion Week 2012 - First group show
The first group show has been held at Wellington Fashion Week featuring designs from Taylor Boutique and Trelise Cooper, among others. VIVA Fashion Feature Editor Zoe Walker was at the event.

Dita De Boni: Shooting from the lippy
Consumers have the ammunition to stop cosmetics from being tested on animals.

NZ designers ditch Australian Fashion Week
No New Zealand designers are showing at Australian Fashion Week this year.

Create your own pamper haven at home
If you can't relax somewhere fab, make home your sanctuary.

Barkers turns 40
Iconic Kiwi label, Barkers, brings up its big four-oh today. Here's a look at how the designs have developed over the years.

Former Black Cap's beauty business
A former Black Cap cricketer talks about his latest test and the thrill of setting new goals.

Catwalk king Alex Perry shares fashion memories (Q+A)
Designer and TV personality Alex Perry is as well-known across the ditch as the glamorous, high-profile women he dresses.

The most influential fashion muses of all TIME
While hype builds for the reveal of the annual TIME 100 poll, the magazine has compiled a bunch of All-TIME 100 lists, including the All-TIME 100 Fashion Icons. The list is broken down in to categories - we've pulled together a gallery of TIME's greatest fashion muses. Check out the full list here.

Pint-sized fashionistas: Auckland's youngest trendsetters
A 14-year-old fashion blogger whose style is admired by Karen Walker, and a brother and sister with a passion for international designer duds … Rebecca Barry Hill meets Auckland’s youngest trendsetters.

iD Dunedin Fashion Week: Designer showcase (+video)
There was a moment in yesterday's public lecture with former fashion director for the The Daily Telegraph Hilary Alexander, where I was reminded of the importance of the location shoot when it comes to editing fashion.

Ivanka Trump's ready-to-wear collection
Ivanka Trump staged her first fashion show to display the latest addition to her merchandise empire: an array of brightly coloured scarf dresses, slim pants and tailored suits.