It was an Auckland afternoon of shining thoroughbreds, dazzling dresses and regularly refilled glasses - all centred around a three-minute horse race in Melbourne.

From gravity defying fascinators to bright, painterly prints, here are our top race day looks.

A model with half a million followers has revealed why she's quitting social media and the 'empty, deluded' life it brought her.

Today's event at Ellerslie will feature the course's 10 races plus big screen live coverage of the action at Flemington.

Heidi Klum's 2015 Halloween costume takes the cake.

Your guide to nailing your look at the races.

US singer Ariana Grande will launch her very own MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam lipstick and lipgloss range.

Halloween make-up tutorials don't fit stereotypes about how women should look or behave. In fact, they feel kind of transgressive.

What makes someone want to cover themselves in tattoos? Enthusiasts reveal all.

A woman has struck a fresh chord with her sassy video about the fashion faux pas that is wearing leggings as pants.

Duchess of Cambridge outshines Bond girls at Spectre's glitzy royal premiere.

This season's shorts offerings are a lesson in versatility.

Kick back and relax this long weekend with these chic classics.

The partnership between fashion guru Paula Ryan and super model Kylie Bax looks set to sizzle this summer.

Gently does it. Lovely lace continues to inspire a romantic mood for summer.

An artist has repurposed Bratz dolls to create a collection of inspiring dolls based on female heroes from history.

You've most likely heard of activewear, but what about Ya Ya and Normcore?

Scientists say the days of suffering needles for younger-looking skin could soon be gone after they developed a rub-on gel containing the powerful toxin.

Not for the shrinking violet, these sunglass options are a surefire way to turn heads this summer.

A fashion blogger has spoken out about abuse from strangers over her pregnancy weight.

Ever been disappointed by the results from a beauty product? Here are eight times advertisers tried to trick you, but didn't quite get away with it.

It's the dress that broke the internet. Now scientists think they've found the reason why so many people swore black was white.

Check out how to get Miranda Kerr's sleek style for a fraction of the price.

Golden tones make for a perfect addition to whatever colour palette you're already working with. Here are 10 of our favourite pieces to give any room an easy update.

Beauty is more than skin deep this spring.

The model-turned-actress said that she wanted "the world to swallow me up" during her school years.

Seaside motifs and colours offer a new spin on that classic nautical look.

Victoria's Secret models work hard to stay in shape so you'd think they wouldn't need digital enhancing.

A charity group has recreated iconic magazine covers with homeless dogs in the hope of attracting new homes for the animals.

But the supermodels of today are lacking one important thing, according to a veteran of the industry: a smile.