Her outfit was as closely guarded as the bride's, right up until the morning of the royal wedding.

Bronagh Key may be wearing Trelise Cooper, but there is another NZ fashion designer stamping her mark on the royal wedding too.

The founder of a fast-growing beauty chain says women just want to look better.

Dressing actors for Auckland Theatre Company's period piece Mary Stuart doesn't mean slavish adherence to Tudor fashion.

Finding clothes that fit and don't make people laugh becomes the bane of every pregnancy. You have a tight budget with a baby on the way but still need to be able to go out in public.

Songstress and mother Jackie Clark is doing her bit to help families hit by the Christchurch earthquake.

Kate Middleton may have been using venom from New Zealand bees as a face treatment ahead of her wedding.

When the financial crisis hit, fashion said farewell to the froufrou. Three years on, sleek silhouettes, muted colours and an austere androgyny continue to dominate the catwalks.

More and more fashion designers are creating their own prints: Viva finds out the story behind the fabric.

Lady Gaga loves them - the crazier the better - Beyonce goes for gold and Katy Perry wore them to the MTV awards. We're talking about Minx nails.

Two businesswomen are on a mission to win converts to their mineral makeup cause.

Local Topman menswear buyer Liam Coleman tells Viva about his style dresser.

Its intricacy, expense and craftsmanship once made it a must-have for England’s elite. Denise L’Estrange-Corbet traces the history of Honiton lace, a famous feature of royal births and weddings.

Hip publisher Jefferson Hack discussed the future of media in Melbourne - and Viva was there.

Ever wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.

John Key will wear a bespoke New Zealand-made suit at the royal wedding woven from merino and washed with pounamu (greenstone).

Columbine was set up 60 years ago by the three Thorpe bothers, Alan, George and Jack.

You can bet that one would shop at Selfridges for one's wedding attire if one happens to be attending Prince William and Kate Middleton's nuptials.

Look closely and be afraid, very afraid, about hair health. That's what trichologist David Salinger does for a living.

A tip for blokes: Look in the mirror - and please pull up your pants.

Annabel Fay has a gorgeous voice and a hot wardrobe.

Designer Charlie Brown has brought a touch of Sydney style to Auckland.

Viva celebrates the life and work of Britain's most imaginative - and imitated - designer, Vivienne Westwood.

The annual Dunedin Fashion Week continues to stimulate and inspire.