http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Viva Magazine headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:00:05 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=533 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632814&ref=rss Would you believe that I first visited the French Cafe more than 25 years ago? My mother had discovered this "new place" in Symonds St. Behind the unassuming shopfront lay a world of food and fashionable people we didn't know existed.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632574&ref=rss Those in the know, know that attending an Angela Wickstead Designer Shopping Event is the hottest ticket around. Wickstead, who lives in Milan, comes back to New Zealand every year laden with gorgeous designer garments and accessories... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632557&ref=rss Recently I discovered I needed glasses. Rather than being disappointed by this obvious nod to ageing and decline in my vision (which is accompanied by a steady decline in other areas), I was quietly thrilled. It meant going shopping,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632546&ref=rss Chris and Helen Cherry have been vital figures in New Zealand fashion design and retail for three decades. The work they have done over that time has strongly influenced high-casual and sophisticated dress modes in New Zealand.It... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632539&ref=rss There's nothing more exciting than seeing a fashion collection coming down the runway. The music, the lights, the long-legged models ... But more importantly, it's an opportunity to see a designer's vision come together in one magical... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632553&ref=rss If two people know the business of fashion events it is Pieter and Myken Stewart. This dynamic mother and daughter team has been running New Zealand Fashion Week for 10 years - working closely with designers, international buyers... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632530&ref=rss Being fashionable isn't just about clothes - although they do help. It's about being informed and taking inspiration from anything and everything, whether it be a documentary about hair, a magazine about strong women or the clothes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632826&ref=rss As the last of the long summer days merge into autumn with fresh mornings and the promise of cooler weather, it is the ideal time to start thinking about how best to enjoy the last of those summer flavours while introducing the autumnal... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631554&ref=rss Just recently, I was paid two jars of jam for a morning's work. Accustomed as I am to a consultant's daily rate, this was something of a downfall in monetary terms. Yet it was one of life's most delightful deals.As plums were... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632833&ref=rss Serves 4 500g pumpkin, peeled and slicedOlive oilSalt and pepper6-8 cherry tomatoes per person1 Tbs balsamic vinegar3 stalks of thyme2 garlic cloves, finely sliced8-10 green beans per person, trimmed1 bunch of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632830&ref=rss Serves 4 3 duck breasts250g farrosalt½ cup olive oil20 sage leaves4 peaches Dressing 1 Tbs hazelnuts, roasted½ a cup greek yoghurt1 Tbs extra virgin olive oilJuice of ½ a lemonSalt and freshly ground... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632829&ref=rss Serves 4 400g oyster mushrooms2 Tbs grapeseed or other unflavoured oil4 tsps black sesame seeds1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts1 head of lettuce, rinsed1 bunch of fresh coriander Dressing Juice of 1 orangeJuice... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10632578&ref=rss Chunky knits or biker leather? Enamelled love beads or punked-up baroque pearls? Ethereal or edgy? Lost innocent or jaded sophisticate?Make your style selection; this season will see you right. But how to set off these seemingly... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631543&ref=rss As a boy growing up in New Plymouth, Richard Naish commandeered the dining table in his parents Lockwood house and filled it with the imaginative construction of a roller coaster made of balsa wood. His ideas didn't come from... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631306&ref=rss Are you a country or a city girl? That was the great divide at the recent London collections.And so badger hats and antlers - courtesy of Emma Cook at Topshop Unique's very woolly collection - rubbed shoulders with razor-sharp... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631595&ref=rss A clutch of somewhat atypical winegrowers have clubbed together to promote their wines. Each is a rare breed, in specialising in just one grape variety or style. But perhaps the group's most surprising feature is that they don't make... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631526&ref=rss Lately I'm loving lavender. Seems I'm not alone: the old-fashioned fragrance is having a mini-renaissance, the colour is a perfect complement to winter's grey fashions and the hardy plant thrives even in neglected gardens.Maybe... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631523&ref=rss A big occasion, demands big hair. Not a bird's nest, but something that commands the right kind of attention, setting off your face and your outfit and perhaps accommodating a hat. The awards season and big events such as the races... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10631556&ref=rss Sparkling by day, twinkling by night, the Viaduct Harbour is a wonderful place to spend some time soaking up the nautical atmosphere. Add to this the excitement of a prestigious international sailing event and the Viaduct truly comes... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200