Allure articles from April 2009

Allure archives from April 2009

Necks.
April 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN In her book I Feel Bad About My Neck , director and screenwriter Nora Ephron wrote that "our faces are lies and our necks are the truth"however unfortunate that may be. Below, the true neck-related stories that have...

Curl Gone Wild.
April 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL Who? Taylor Swift. What? The April cover of allure , shot by Michael Thompson. When? January 26. Where? Lux Studio in New York City. Why? In 2008, Swift was the best-selling recording artist in the country. Her...

Idle Worship.(wellness)(Editorial)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief I used to go to a manicurist who ran her salon as if she were the exacting headmistress of a finishing school. She accepted new clients only by referral. She allowed no men past the wind chimes in the...

Look Now: Major Lashes.(eyelashes)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY Models were all aflutter backstage at the spring collectionsbut not because of preshow jitters. It was because of their heavily fringed eyes. "It's a glamorous, luxurious look," said makeup artist Pat McGrath of...

Editors' Favorites.(beauty products)(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Pastel eye shadows, a wickedly good candle, and a shortcut to glossy hair. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Essie Nail Color in Lacquered Up. This fiery red sizzles on all skin tones. $8; essie.com. Yves Saint Laurent Palette...

allure's Face: Anna Torv.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL Anna Torv has played an unfaithful lesbian, a gifted equestrienne, and, in the video game Heavenly Sword, a blade-wielding ninja. ("Sometimes you do things you're really proud of; sometimes you don't," she says.)...

Color Of The Moment: Pewter Shadow.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: JESSICA PRINCE A gray forecast this season is actually good news. "Gray eye shadows are often flat and gloomy, but new pewter gray shades have a reflective quality that makes them vibrant and flattering," says makeup artist Maria...

Free Stuff.
April 1, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER KASS These products aren't available in stores until next month, but the first 500 allure readers to sign up at noon EDT on the dates below will get one free. Log on to allure.com/freestuff for details. APRIL 1 Elf...

Berry Notes.(Hally Berry perfume collection)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL With a name like Berry on the package, our nose had certain expectations. But the new Halle by Halle Berry fragrance surprised us by combining bergamot, freesia, and amber for a woody blend that's anything but...

The Scoop: Damage Control.(L'Oreal Paris EverPure UV Protect Spray)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: JILL SCHUCK TAYLOR WHAT IT IS: L'OrA[c]al Paris EverPure UV Protect Spray. WHAT IT CLAIMS: Shields hair from sun damage and helps keep color from fading. WHAT'S IN IT: Mexoryl (a sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB...

Best-Sellers: Eye Creams.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Women are hawkeyed when it comes to crows'-feet, puffiness, and dark circles, which is why they consistently stock up on creams designed to minimize them. New Yorkers go for an herbal formula, while Bostonians seek...

Smell This: Rose, Hip.(Gucci Flora)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE A rose by any other name may still smell as sweet, but not all rose fragrances are alike. Gucci's Flora updates the flower's lovey-dovey image with osmanthus, citrus, and patchouli for a "sensual and...

Buffing It.(hair removal)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: PETRA GUGLIELMETTI While we've resisted the siren call of the Snuggie, the late-night ads for SmoothAway hair-removal pads were too tempting. In them, women serenely and painlessly rub away their body hairas if! But it turns out,...

Golden Touch.(Dolce & Gabbana)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY It's no secret that designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana like glitzwith their metallic bustier dresses, silk pajama eveningwear, $383,000 sunglasses, and restaurant called Gold. But their new makeup...

Privates Affairs.(vaginal health)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: DANIELLE PERGAMENT Suddenly there seems to be a niche market for putting the va-va-voom back into your va-jay-jay, with specialized treatments and products designed to tighten and firm the region. We asked Margaret Polaneczky,...

Youth Movement.(beauty products)(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Byline: ALYSSA KOLSKY HERTZIG Are the new natural anti-aging products as strong as synthetic ones? "You can get results from natural active ingredients, but the products usually won't be as potent," says dermatologist Patricia K. Farris,...

Green Beauty: The Natural Look.(cosmetics)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: STEPHANIE TWEITO JACOB A sprinkling of goji berry doesn't make a lipstick naturalbut that hasn't stopped companies from slapping the word on their makeup labels. Now, more of them are committing to 95 percent natural ingredients....

Recycling Beauty.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE We've always wondered if it's OK to toss shampoo containers in the recycling bin with our Evian bottles. Anne Johnson, director of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, explains how to recycle beauty products: ...

Thicker Hair.
April 1, 2009... Byline: Erin Quinn Five easy steps to fatten up thin hair. The saying "thin is in" may be true for laptops, cell phones, and, up to a point, models, but it's never been true for hair. Most women would happily have plump hair, but...

Romance Hot List.(fashion)
April 1, 2009... Flirty little dresses, feminine jewelry, kissproof lip color, and a few choice moviesfour stylish women let us in on the objects of their affection. Erin Wasson, model and designer Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California. "It's the...

Dot Dot Dash.(fashion; polka dots)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Michael Carl See spots. See spots on the runways. See spots leave any nursery-school associations in the dust. Designers are pairing lively polka dots with tailored blazers and tops this season, adding a little levity to very...

Amy Adams.
April 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN It's hard not to attach the word "adorable" to Amy Adams. But in truth, the diminutive adjective refers to her roles, not the actress herself. And it certainly doesn't describe her wardrobe. Far from the...

The Shining.(fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Metallic tones sizzle on sexy dresses, flashy skirts, and trim leather jackets. LUST DEREK LAM silk lame dress, $1,990, at Derek Lam, N.Y.C. (212-966-1616). MUST HALE BOB Jacquard chiffon dress, $284 (halebob.com). ...

The Uprising.(pumps; high-heeled shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Elaborate textures and colored jewels bring a dose of attitude to daytime pumps. NINE WEST sequined polyurethane pumps, $89 (800-999-1877). LANVIN satin pumps with crystal embroidery, $1,885, at Susan of Burlingame, San Francisco...

How To Look Good In The Rain.(rain coat)
April 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA BIRNBAUM, BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, HANNAH MORRILL, AND EMILY HSIEH Expert advice on how to make over your bed, write a condolence note, buy a bra that really fits, and more. An Interview With Brix Start-Smith...

How To Buy A Bra That Fits.(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA BIRNBAUM, BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, HANNAH MORRILL, AND EMILY HSIEH Expert advice on how to make over your bed, write a condolence note, buy a bra that really fits, and more. An Interview With Lori Kaplan ...

Good Graces.('Why Manners Matter: The Case of Civilized Behavior in a Barbarous World')(Brief article)(Book review)
April 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL The crisis in etiquette may not top your list of pressing problems, but Lucinda Holdforth, the author of Why Manners Matter: The Case for Civilized Behavior in a Barbarous World (Putnam Adult), thinks our manners...

How To Write A Letter Of Condolence.(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA BIRNBAUM, BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, HANNAH MORRILL, AND EMILY HSIEH Expert advice on how to make over your bed, write a condolence note, buy a bra that really fits, and more. An Interview With Leonard M. Zunin...

The Emperor Of Fashion.(fashion designer Valentino)(Interview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: ELIZABETH ANGELL For Valentino: The Last Emperor, director Matt Tyrnauer spent two years filming the Italian designer as he sketched his final collection and traveled the world with his five pugs. We asked Tyrnauer about the last...

How To Style Your Bed.(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA BIRNBAUM, BROOKE LE POER TRENCH, HANNAH MORRILL, AND EMILY HSIEH Expert advice on how to make over your bed, write a condolence note, buy a bra that really fits, and more. An Interview With Ellie Cullman...

The Naturals.(hair styling)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Chris McMillan Right now, everyone is thinking about and talking about going green. Like a lot of other owners, I've added solar panels to my salon, as well as an air-circulation system to cut down on AC, and I'm happy that more...

New Balance.(weight loss experiences)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Hannah Morrill Committing to a diet can feel like entering a witness protection programyou stop frequenting old hangouts and even start looking like a different person. But with the help of weight-loss expert Stephen Gullo and...

Body News.(cocoa for the skin; cancer risk; Pycnogel for jet lag)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Kristin Sainani Cocoa for Better Skin Cocoa with a high antioxidant concentration has been shown to smooth the skin when ingested regularly, but a new study is one of the first to prove that it has anti-aging effects when...

Mood News.(diet; mental health and outdoor activities; stress and allergy)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Lois B. Morris Peer-Pressure Eating The amount women eat is affected more than they may realize by other people. In a study by Lenny R. Vartanian, assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University, and his colleagues,...

Skin Saviors.(anti-aging)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Cara Birnbaum The ten commandments of anti-aginghanded down from on high by the best dermatologists in the country. W e don't have to tell you what aging looks like. Fine lines, not-so-fine lines, enlarged pores,...

Ethnicity And Aging.
April 1, 2009... Byline: CARA BIRNBAUM With the national dialogue focused on race these days, it seems only fitting that skin color is also a burgeoning area in anti-aging research. And pigment isn't the only factor dermatologists consider. Each ethnic...

Thick And Thin.(hair care)
April 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEW BY HANNAH MORRILL Hair loss can be caused by a medical issueor it can be simply a consequence of aging. Here, the myths and facts about thinning hair. An interview with George Cotsarelis, associate professor of...

Helping Hands.(anti-aging; care for the hands)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Mary Rose Almasi You dote on your faceonly to have your hands betray your age. Here, the fastest ways to get a grip on youth. Y ou shake to say hello, clap to show approval, gesture when impassionedand chances are, you also...

The Nail File.
April 1, 2009... The best manicures and pedicures from SoHo to San Francisco. NEW YORK Dashing Diva Multiple locations dashingdiva.com Clean, efficient, and inexpensive Dashing Diva nail salons are popping up all over Manhattan. The...

Body Of Work.(mystery and crime novels)(Book review)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Hannah Morrill Bad plastic surgery has found a home in the tabloids, on TV, and on the Internet (for proof, just click on awfulplasticsurgery.com). But on bookstore shelves, mystery and crime writers have taken the theme to...

Coming Of Age.
April 1, 2009... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Anyone can dress like a teenager, inject Botox nonstop, and dye grays into oblivion. But looking good and feeling powerful at any age requires subtlety. Experts reveal the foods that combat...

Youth Pill.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: JILLIAN MACKENZIE We've all heard about the anti-aging benefits of red wine. Now Sirtris Pharmaceuticals is focusing on using the drink's resveratrolwith its ability to activate sirtuins, enzymes that may lead to a longer,...

Model Citizen.(Cindy Crawford )(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL Cindy Crawford is genetically blessed. But her attitudeand her skin-care secretscould apply to anyone. How has your skin changed over the years? In some ways, my skin is better now than it has ever been. I used...

Rise & Shine.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY RICHARD BURBRIDGE After a noticeable absence, lip gloss is shining again. This time, it's not over-the-topthe soft shades are refined peaches, nudes, and pinks with no obvious glitter. There...

Hat Trick.
April 1, 2009... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON Name your hair complaint (frizz, roots, limpness), and you can hide it in style. Spring's hottest accessories have major payoffs for your hair. Let's face it: Hipsters have been...

Love Medicine.(Donna Karan )
April 1, 2009... Byline: Alexandra Jacobs PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY KATE SULLIVAN A slimmer body. Radiant skin and eyes. These holistic experts helped Donna Karan transform. Designer Donna Karan is a riddle wrapped...

Stark Contrast.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG KADEL Black and white and ready all over. A killer combination makes a comeback. CAPTION(S): BEADED DRESS WATERCOLOR-PRINT GOWN WINDOWPANE TOP PRINTED PANTS MESH-AND-METAL KNIT...

Stark Contrast.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Byline: FRANCES LITTLE In the tradition of Steinways, spectator pumps, and the classic Chanel suit, black-and-white always delivers a kick. Wear it in florals, graphic prints, or clear solids. BANANA REPUBLIC cotton trench coat, $250...

Spell Bound.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Wicked cutouts, weblike patterns, tightly overlapping straps. Clothes that wrap you up and show you off are the sexiest things on two heels. CAPTION(S): LATTICE LEGGINGS ...

The Story Teller.(Taylor Swift )(Interview)
April 1, 2009... Byline: Daphne Merkin PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Taylor Swift has conquered Nashville, high school, a public breakup, and her hair. And she'll probably write songs about it all. For all of her invoking of the princess myth in...

Coming Next Month In allure.
April 1, 2009... SPECIAL ISSUE: LOOK BETTER NAKEDNOW The Trick to Flat Abs, the Cheater's Diet, and Inspiration From Stripped-Down Stars The Biggest Skin Embarrassments Solutions for Cellulite, Body Acne, Spider Veins, and More Beauty 101:...

Horoscope.
April 1, 2009... Byline: BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM For weeks, you've been grappling with a coworker for control of a project or having a tug-of-war over your partner with his intrusive family. When Venus comes out of retrograde on the 17th, approach a truce...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
April 1, 2009... Cover: Halston silk dress, $3,995. Neimanmarcus.com. Cover Look, Page 44: Halston silk dress, $3,995. Neimanmarcus.com. Donna Karan New York silk dress, $4,200. 866-240-4700. Christian Louboutin satin pumps, $895. Christian Louboutin, N.Y.C....

What's Your Favorite Compliment?
April 1, 2009... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Celebrities have a reputation for being deeply insecure, but we imagine they enjoy a compliment as much as the rest of us do. At the Gotham Independent Film Awards, a Museum of the...