"I came out of school straight into this so I had to learn about design - self-taught design, and I'm a self-taught business person," she says.

16-year-old Kiwi model Eden Bristowe is fast becoming an international star

Two Kiwi teenagers have traded life in Taupo for two weeks' modelling work in China.

Dust off your maxis and revisit your inner bohemian.

Every woman knows from bitter experience the hell of the changing room. They say the camera never lies, but the one thing I've learnt is that changing room mirrors do.

When it comes to eyewear this season, confident colour and bold patterns make an impact.

US pop star Demi Lovato has urged US retailers not to censor the latest issue of Cosmopolitan, which features the singer flaunting her figure in a revealing dress.

A photographer has teamed up with a group of plus-size women in order to reclaim the word "fat" and remove the negative stigmas that are currently connected with it.

Debate over correct way to wear earrings is raging over Facebook after a man posted that you should remove the plastic backing from ear studs before they're worn.

The 45-year-old supermodel was convicted in her absence by a court in Sicily Friday. It's alleged to have hit photographer Gaetano Di Giovanni with her handbag in 2009.

Spring forward to the new season.

If in doubt, a clean and neutral palette is a reliable fall-back.

In more news that will delight the local style set, New Zealand will get its own version of popular Australian department store David Jones, it was confirmed today.

Former supermodel tried to hide from paparazzi for visit to plastic surgery clinic. It didn't work.

Women are sharing pictures of stretch marks and scars on their thighs as part of the latest trend to celebrate body positivity on social media.

Great news for the New Zealand fashion scene, popular Spanish chain store, Zara, will be hanging on our racks for the first time this weekend.

From the the depths of an eating disorder, even the most harmless image, comment or interaction could trigger waves of self loathing and insecurity, writes Emma Gleason.

Two blocks of Auckland's downtown Queen Street are lined with women's retail stores- their faceless mannequins looming over shoppers as they bustle by.

Former Fashion Police panelist, Kelly Osbourne, has been left hanging by Kiwi magazine, Remix, taking to social media to share her distress.

Viva managing editor Amanda Linnell shares highlights from today's Viva magazine. Follow her hyperlinks below and be informed and inspired at viva.co.nz.

Twitter photos show support for a young woman who was beaten up by a gang of girls as she sunbathed in a park wearing a bikini.

"Just because you're a yogi, doesn't mean you won't have an occasion for beer, and we're certainly interested in talking to that crowd."

She was celebrating her 46th birthday - and like any self-respecting pop star, Jennifer Lopez made sure she was going to be noticed.

An Auckland woman who posted photos of her remarkable weight loss on Instagram has hit back at commenters accusing her of "faking" it.

21-year-old Miss Samoa advises to 'dare to be you' as she gets ready for the Miss World contest in China.

Pop star Rita Ora has been named the new face and body of sexy Italian lingerie brand Tezenis.

Put on the glitz for a night on the town.

Gwyneth Paltrow has advised women to pee in the shower.

Those clever guys from Remix magazine are at it again. First Paris Hilton then Kylie Jenner. Now the magazine has got Kelly Osbourne to pose up.

The countdown is on for New Zealand Fashion Week but one notable name will be missing this year when models take to the catwalk in Auckland from August 24-30.