This winter there are big trends and then there are mini trends - here are Viva's top 20 winter hits.

A year ago we had barely heard of argan oil, now we know it as an "It" ingredient, with many hair salons featuring rows of little

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn menswear fashions.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Photos from London as the stars arrive and walk the red carpet at the British Film Awards.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in fall menswear fashions.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in fall menswear fashions.

The latest household spending survey shows Kiwi women collectively part with $208 million for shoes and $809 million on clothing each year.

NZ males have spoken - Pippa Wetzell is the country's most desirable woman, a study by Colmar Brunton shows.

Fashionable New Zealanders give Viva insight into their perfect Valentine, plus tips for the big date.

Chelsea Jade Metcalf is a talented Aucklander with a unique outlook.

The dude known as a Miss chats to Jacqueline Smith about dodging weather bombs and modelling with sheep while filming America's Next Top Model in NZ.

It's getting easier for darker skinned women to find makeup that suits, but equal choice is still a work in progress.

It's so easy to wear, and so feminine. The dress continues to reign supreme.

London-based New Zealander Karen Cole is giving merino wool a designer edge and succeeding.

The new "it" colour for nails is anything but dreary.

American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with Viva.

Female film-makers are turning their eye to the 'feminine love affair with Miu Miu' in a series of short films made in collaboration with the Italian fashion house.

Togs, togs, togs ... undies - remember the advertising image of a beachgoer in swimming togs walking up the beach into a shopping centre?

Once stuck in a 9-5 rut in a Wellington office job, Gala Darling donned a new identity and created a new life as a New York style and self-help guru.

More than 15 beauty spas have offered to cover Rhiannon Hayman's treatment after voucher company Total Experience left her empty handed when it filed for liquidation this month.

She may enjoy glamour in Hollywood, but Rachel Hunter has revealed a life more ordinary when she is in NZ.

Hold on to that holiday feeling while harnessing a little help to weather the hot season well.

Claire Stapleton uses the power of shopping to help those in need.