Allure articles from April 2008

Allure archives from April 2008

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April 1, 2008... SPECIAL ISSUE: Get a Better Body Now! Expert Advice on How to Lose Pounds and Get Buff--Quickly. Plus: Pink's Killer-Body Secrets. Stars Strip Down Five Actresses and Singers Reveal (Almost) Everything In the Flesh Sheaths, Tunics,...

The Mail.(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Sarah Smile Thank you for featuring the lovely Sarah Jessica Parker on your February cover ["The Star Next Door"]. Not only is she humble, but she's also well-mannered, well-spoken, and thoughtful. Ms. Parker's response to Maxim 's rude...

Beauty By Numbers.
April 1, 2008... Clean Hard as it may be to believe in this germ-obsessed day and age, cleanliness hasn't always been next to godliness. Queen Elizabeth I is believed to have said that she bathed once a month--"whether I need it or not." Here, the naked...

Mariahland.(Mariah Carey)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Who? Mariah Carey. What? The April cover of allure , shot by Michael Thompson. When? January 14. Where? Lux Studio in New York City, a ten-minute Maybach ride from Carey's TriBeCa triplex. Why? The five-time Grammy...

Tick, Tock, Nip, Tuck.(Editorial)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Madonna hosted a party recently at which she raised almost $6 million for aid to Malawi and UNICEF, but all anyone could talk about was her face. New Yorkers who are ordinarily unfazed--or at least...

Look Now: The New Knots.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --VICTORIA KIRBY At the spring shows, hairstylists proved that being at loose ends can actually be a good thing--when it comes to intentionally unraveled updos. "It gives something different to a classic look," says hairstylist...

Editors': Favorites.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... An eye-brightening liner, budgeproof concealer, and the hottest new U.K. import. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Hyaluronic Acid/Peptide Capsules. Squeezed into your regular moisturizer, this daily...

allure's Face: Jena Malone.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --DAVID DeNICOLO Since her debut in Bastard Out of Carolina at age 12, Jena Malone has carefully navigated that treacherous path from precocious child to adult actress. After she sent him an audition tape, Sean Penn chose her to...

Lil' Brow Wow.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Honey, I shrunk the brow kits. Or rather, beauty companies have, miniaturizing tweezers and brushes to fit inside tidy compacts. Chanel Le Sourcil De Chanel Perfect Brows, CK Calvin Klein beauty Duo Brow Palette...

Smell This: Dream Catcher.(Dreaming)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --ALEXANDRA JORDAN So what exactly is the stuff that dreams are made of? According to designer Tommy Hilfiger, whose new scent is called Dreaming, it's a fruity floral blend of peach, tuberose, and hibiscus, inspired by the...

Beauty Reporter.
April 1, 2008... 52% of men think that women who are in positions of power are more attractive than women who aren't. --International Cosmetics & Perfumes, Inc. survey

Prime Time.(hair care products)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN New hair potions claim to do for styling products what skin primers do for foundation: smooth the surface to make whatever goes on top more effective. When applied to clean hair, Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep...

Free Stuff.
April 1, 2008... Byline: --JENNIFER KASS These products aren't available in stores until next month, but the first 500 allure readers to sign up at noon EST on the dates below will get one free. Log on to allure.com/freestuff for details. APRIL 1...

Color Of The Moment: Coral Gloss.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN You don't need to go 20,000 leagues under the sea with Jules Verne to experience the beauty of coral. This spring, the shade is turning up in glosses that "give lips a full, lustrous look," says makeup artist Diane...

Personal Shopper: Bluemercury.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN Nearly naked makeup, exotic body oils, and multitasking skin care--these are a few of Marla Malcolm Beck's favorite things. But instead of singing about them--or stocking her bathroom to the rafters--Beck opened a...

The Scoop: Crystal Clear.(Borba HD-Illuminating Plasma Infused Crystals scrub)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL WHAT IT IS: Borba HD-Illuminating Plasma Infused Crystals scrub and serum. WHAT IT DOES: The two-step treatment deep cleans skin, minimizing the appearance of pores and making skin more luminous, according to the...

Berry Picking.(berry scents)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN Not since Prince recorded his '80s anthem has wearing raspberry been so cool. This spring, the berry is giving new scents an unexpected kick. "Traditionally, raspberry has appeared as a top note for a quick flash...

Best-Sellers: Bronzer.(Neutrogena Corp.'s product lines)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --KATE SULLIVAN While there's no safe way to get a tan, there are plenty of ways to get a fake one. New Yorkers go for subtlety with a sheer bronzer; Arizonans like a robust shade that mixes rose and caramel; and in Hawaii, they...

Blades Of Glory.(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --ELLEN MILLER Sweeney Todd has given the straight-blade shave a rough reputation, but trendy new barbershops say it's due for a comeback. We talked to Shorty Maniace, the barber at Freemans Sporting Club in New York City. ...

Slam Dunks.(Dolce & Gabbana's newest The One)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --ALEXANDRA JORDAN Napoleon went through several bottles of cologne a day, even on the battlefield. Three new men's scents may inspire similar fervor: Dolce & Gabbana The One is a spicy basil, ginger, and tobacco blend; Chanel...

Men's Grooming: Guys, Dolled.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --PATRICIA TORTOLANI Men and makeup--it's an idea that has gone in and out of fashion since Egyptians first wore paint for protection. A brief look at how terms like "guyliner" entered the vernacular. Men in Egypt use red ochre...

Facial Hair.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Ellen Miller Waxing and tweezing tricks that will leave you fuzz-free. Many women would rather discover their sex tape on YouTube than admit they have facial hair. But they needn't be embarrassed, according to Doris J. Day, a...

Green Hot List.(women television personalities and their earth-friendly essentials)
April 1, 2008... So long, Birkenstocks and patchouli. Seven stylish women let us in on their glamorous, earth-friendly essentials. Lauren Bush, founder Of FEED Projects Tammy Fender Holistic Skin Care Antioxidant Creme. "It has a rich, fresh quality...

Look Now: Celestial Season.(designer gowns)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Michael Carl I've always considered daydreaming my special talent, but it looks like I'm in good company this season. Designers have their heads in the clouds and romance on the brain, whipping up airy gatherings of tulle in...

Carrie Underwood.
April 1, 2008... Byline: --KATE SULLIVAN Underwood's pedigree-- American Idol winner, Grammy-awarded country singer--is impressive in the music world. In the fashion world, it would usually spell disaster, which is why her discovery of an understated style...

Night Lights.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Sequins turn wardrobe staples into evening attractions. CAPTION(S): LUST CHANEL resin-and-glass cuffs, $1,295 each (800-550-0005). LUST CHANEL resin-and-glass cuffs, $1,295 each (800-550-0005). MUST KENNETH JAY LANE...

Gold Rush.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Textured or striped, these metallic bags are designed for daytime. CAPTION(S): BURBERRY PRORSUM alligator bag with nickel studs, $22,000 (burberry.com). YVES SAINT LAURENT calfskin bag, $1,895 (ysl.com). HOGAN embossed-leather...

Personal Shopper: Hardy Boy.(Pierre Hardy to partner with Gap Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --ELLEN MILLER WHO: Pierre Hardy, the French designer of shoes and bags, and the latest designer to partner with Gap. MISSION: To provide shoes that combine Gap's "lightness and spontaneity" with the "glamour and sexiness" of the...

How To Apply Fragrance.
April 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH AND DANIELLE PERGAMENT Tips on hosting a poker party, improving your handwriting, saying you're sorry, and more. An Interview With Sophia Grojsman Grojsman is a senior perfumer at...

How To Host A Poker Party.(Annie Duke)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH AND DANIELLE PERGAMENT Tips on hosting a poker party, improving your handwriting, saying you're sorry, and more. An Interview With Annie Duke Duke is a professional poker player based in...

Ask allure.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Dermatologist Richard K. Scher Q: Why are my nails so dry and flaky after I remove my nail polish? --Priya, Brooklyn Scher's response: Nail-polish remover strips nails of moisture, as does formaldehyde, a solvent in most...

How To Improve Your Writing.
April 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH AND DANIELLE PERGAMENT Tips on hosting a poker party, improving your handwriting, saying you're sorry, and more. An Interview With Barbara Getty and Inga Dubay Getty and Dubay teach...

Forbidden Fruit.(Goji berry)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Goji berry, the skin-care ingredient du jour, has popped up in cleansers, anti-aging creams, and lip glosses. But the tiny red fruit may have a hidden perk. Rumors that this "natural Viagra" could enhance your sex...

How To Avoid Getting Lost.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH AND DANIELLE PERGAMENT Tips on hosting a poker party, improving your handwriting, saying you're sorry, and more. An Interview With Jamie Jensen Jensen is the author of Road Trip USA...

The Golden Age Of Blogging.(Sarah Boxer)(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Blogs have been credited with showcasing fresh writing and blamed for the culture of snark. We asked Sarah Boxer, author of Ultimate Blogs: Masterworks From the Wild Web (Vintage), about the best the blogosphere...

How To Say You're Sorry.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY BROOKE LE POER TRENCH AND DANIELLE PERGAMENT Tips on hosting a poker party, improving your handwriting, saying you're sorry, and more. An Interview With Paul Slansky Slansky is the coauthor, with Arleen...

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Chris McMillan The most frequent request I get these days is for bangs of all types--and I love them. Bangs are so sexy and provocative--when they're long and swoopy, they twitch off the tips of your eyelashes, and when your bangs...

Dieting Out.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Cara Litke Every dieter has heard that they should stay away from restaurants, with their large portions and sneaky way of adding fat and calories to even the most virtuous dish. But because dieters are also human, total abstinence...

Love And Loss.(on breaking up)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Thomas Beller The misplaced keys, the forgotten wallet--losing things can be a sign of absentmindedness or a warning of bigger trouble. I remember when she lost her wallet. We had seen a movie and had sat through all the...

Body News.(dietary supplements for anti-wrinkles)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Kristin Sainani Wrinkle-Reducing Pill M any dietary supplements claim to fight skin aging, but these promises are not always well supported by science. Now, a particular formulation has proved to have a modest effect on...

Mood News.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Lois B. Morris 75% of airborne pollen, which may worsen mood in allergy sufferers, occurs in spring. --Directions in Psychiatry Depression and Allergies M ost people are familiar with the term "seasonal affective...

Food News.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Christine M. Palumbo Alcohol and Diet E ssential fatty acids, found in fish, are believed to be helpful for heart health and mood. But a tendency to binge-drink (consuming five or more drinks in one day) may lead to decreased...

The New: Agelessness.(Botox)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Amy Larocca Does anyone really look their age anymore? Women are battling time--and sometimes winning. A couple months ago, my boyfriend came home from a work trip to Los Angeles, walked into our apartment, and made a sudden...

Accidental Muse.(Diane Keaton)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Meghan Daum She doesn't wear gowns or bikinis, yet Diane Keaton has proven that keeping your clothes on is just as sexy as taking them off. More than 30 years after Annie Hall , Woody Allen's comedy about love between two...

The Double Standard.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Mary-Kate and Ashley taught us a thing or two about Boho chic, but there are more valuable lessons to be learned from twins. Using identical twins, doctors have long conducted scientific research to show just how...

Skin Defenders.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Brooke Le Poer Trench There's no doubt that skin needs antioxidants. But with so many available, the question is which ones. We've got the answer. L ike sex educators, dermatologists constantly lecture on the importance of...

April 2008: Directory: Face Book.(Directory)
April 1, 2008... The country's best facialists--from SoHo to San Francisco. NEW YORK Isabelle Anton Advanced Skincare Day Spa 10 W. 55th St. 212-758-8867 A facialist with a suntan doesn't initially inspire trust--but Anton more than earned ours....

Valley Of The Dolls.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder Ever since Star Wars, the heroes of action movies have been immortalized with six-inch Mini Mes. But lately, a different kind of pop-culture action figure has been miniaturized in plastic, complete with signature...

Clock-Stoppers.
April 1, 2008... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG WILLIAMS You don't have to be older to be wiser about aging. Six top experts explain the latest news on looking young, feeling stronger, and thinking sharper at every age. BODY AND SOUL Like a less...

Pale Fire.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Meirav Devash PHOTOGRAPHED BY TESH Pastel makeup has never been so powerful: Lilac is worn as winged liner, pink lips are practically opaque, and blue shadow is strong and brushed up to the brows. Shrinking violets need not apply....

Fresh Hair.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Danielle Pergament PHOTOGRAPHED BY TOM MUNRO Shiny curtains of hair, a headful of voluptuous curls, bouncy ends that don't split--hair inevitably loses its youthful zest over the years, but new products can help recapture the past....

Anti-Aging Challenge.(Product/service evaluation)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Brooke Le Poer Trench PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICOLAS MOORE An at-home peel, a $650 cream, the prescription treatment doctors recommend most: With the help of dermatologists and high-tech machine analysis, we put six anti-aging skin fixes...

Natural Selections.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER FRANCES LITTLE OUT WITH THE OLD. IN WITH THE NEW. THE BEST TRENCH COAT, WORK DRESS, WIDE-LEG PANTS, CITY SHORTS, AND PARTY PARAPHERNALIA FOR SPRING. Crisp linen trousers and a laundry-white...

Weight Watchers.
April 1, 2008... Byline: Rory Evans PHOTOGRAPHED BY NORMAN JEAN ROY They say you are what you eat, but new research proves you are whom you eat with. Friends can make or break your diet--and the dinner table competition can be ruthless. D inner among...

Easel Street.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON Patterns popping. Dresses sweeping. High heels pounding. Big, painterly prints meet the pulse of the city in a collage of nervy spring clothes. CAPTION(S): SHEER FLORAL Model: Ubah. ...

Waiting To Exhale.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Byline: Brooke Hauser PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Her vocal range and songwriting talent made her a star. Her troubled love life, weight issues, and public breakdown made her a tabloid target. But Mariah Carey is still here--and she's...

Horoscope.
April 1, 2008... Byline: BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM The Sun forms a grand trine to Saturn and Pluto on the 20th and 21st, which means that the big deal you've been working so hard on will come through. (The trine among the three most powerful planets in...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2008... Cover Look, Page 54: Dior by John Galliano chiffon gown, $4,390. Christian Dior, Las Vegas. 702-735-1345. Yves Saint Laurent leather boots, $975. Ysl.com. allure's Face, Page 79: MaxMara cotton blouse, $400. MaxMara, San Francisco....

What's On Your Night Table?
April 1, 2008... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Astrological charts, Rorschach tests, the Myers-Briggs exam--there are many ways to divine a person's hidden self. A night table can be just as revealing. We asked celebrities at...