Allure articles from December 2004

Allure archives from December 2004

Mail.(Letter to the Editor)(Correction Notice)
December 1, 2004... Mail Natalie Portman Responds I am writing to offer my most sincere apologies for not being as articulate as I could have been regarding my thoughts on W.E.B. DuBois's The Souls of Black Folks ["Natalie Would," August]. My lack of...

Cover Look.(Claire Danes)
December 1, 2004... Cover Look Staged Beauty Who? Claire Danes. What? The December cover of Allure, shot by Michael Thompson. Where? At Lux Studio in Chelsea, New York City, just minutes from SoHo, where she grew up. When? September 23. Why? In Stage...

letter from the editor: october '04.
December 1, 2004... Flash in the Pan When I packed my bags for the Milan and Paris fashion shows, I carefully folded tissue paper around a new cardigan with thick bands of jewel applique at the neck, added a jacket edged in rhinestones, and tucked two...

Beauty Reporter.(ponytails)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter Mascara You Can Sleep In * The Newest Way to Shimmer * Making Waves look now Split Decision The ponytail ditched any and all remaining Sandra Dee connotations on the fall runways, hanging long and loose, with a...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter Editors' Favorites June Jacobs Spa Collection Lip Renewal. Welcome relief for the driest mouths, with shea butter and ceramides to moisturize and a refreshing grapefruit scent you'll want to lick. $20;...

Beauty Reporter.
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter 5 Top Tips Body Shimmer Body Shimmer Would Kate Moss wear light-up Santa earrings? We think not. For those with an ounce of style (and self-respect), makeup artist Jenna Anton recommends spreading some holiday...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter Best-sellers Night CreAms Everyone knows that the benefits of eight hours of sleep go far beyond looking rested. Women from Athens to Anaheim maximize that time with night creams that firm, smooth, and protect...

Beauty Reporter.(Julie Gonzalo)(Brief Article)(Interview)
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter allure's face Julie Gonzalo Don't blame Julie Gonzalo for being perky. The Argentinian-born actress played a cheerleader in Freaky Friday, A Cinderella Story, and Dodgeball. Now, she sheds the pom-poms in Christmas...

Beauty Reporter.
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter Better Hair care Package Talk therapy can resolve life's big issues. For the smaller ones -- like how to choose the right mix of hair-care products -- there are Bumble and Bumble's new regimens: Damage Therapy,...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Opener.(nail care)
December 1, 2004... beauty101 Metallic Nails A high-shine manicure in three easy steps. By Amy Keller Metallic Nails It feels like a cruel joke: The more you go out and need to look good, the less time you have to do so. This year, however, we're getting...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card.
December 1, 2004... Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card Cheat Sheet 1 Soak fingertips for three minutes in warm, soapy water to soften cuticles, then gently push them back with a damp washcloth. (Do not cut the cuticles.) 2 Use a fine-grain emery board to...

Fashion Bulletin.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Fashion Bulletin Metallic Bags * Jacob the Jeweler * Full Skirts 101 Satin Worship Why should Sarah Jessica, Nicole, and Beyonce be the only ones who get to strut around in drop-dead gorgeous evening gowns? My holiday gift to...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Opener.(fashion trends)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... style101 Full Circle The new voluminous skirts are equal parts flirty and flattering. By Jenny Bailly Full Circle The new voluminous skirts are equal parts flirty and flattering. By Jenny Bailly Most seasons, designers deliver a few...

Fashion 101 Card.
December 1, 2004... On Top Pair these skirts with a billowy blouse, and your body suddenly becomes amorphous. Whatever is on top should be lean and narrow. Leaving skin exposed at the neck offsets the ample material of a full skirt. A top in stretchy or...

Insider Guide.
December 1, 2004... Insider's Guide Experts reveal how to tell a joke, get the gift you want, shop for a man, and more. How to Look your best in lingerie By Serena Rees London-based Rees is the co-owner and designer of Agent Provocateur. If you're...

Insiders' Guide: etiquette.
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide: etiquette How to get the gift you want By Dany Levy Levy is the founder of dailycandy.com, a website about style and food. If any of her friends are reading this, tell her boyfriend she wants Eres lingerie. Yes, giving...

inside's guide: social life.(comedian Caroline Rhea hints on managing a party)
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide social life By Caroline Rhea Rhea has been a comedian for 15 years and will appear in the upcoming film Christmas with the Kranks. Whether you're working a cocktail party or a comedy club, certain tactics will ensure that...

inside's guide: shopping.
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide shopping By Andy Spade Spade is CEO and creative director of both Kate Spade and Jack Spade. Buying for a guy is hard. Sometimes he doesn't even know what he wants -- but if you're thoughtful and remember that the gesture...

Insiders' Guide The Hair Guy.(hairstylist Chris McMillan)(Brief Article)(Interview)
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide The Hair Guy Courteney's Cuts By Chris McMillan I first met Courteney Cox 12 years ago on a press junket for True Romance and wound up cutting her hair in the bathroom of her suite at the Four Seasons Hotel. We hit it...

total makeover.(Sasha Charnin Morrison dieting )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover The Grand Finale Twelve months of rigorous workouts and balanced eating isn't as glamorous as most of the year's Invasion of the Body Snatchers-style makeovers. Rather than taking surgical shortcuts,...

Insider's Guide Total Makeover.(Abigail Einstein grooming tips)
December 1, 2004... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover Abigail Einstein, 28, chef THINKING BACK: "I was freaked out when I started this process. I don't even like walking around my house in a bathing suit, let alone wearing one in a magazine," Einstein says....

power surge.(Radio City Music Hall performances)
December 1, 2004... Scene ROCKEtte Science Who knew? The best fitness program in the world involves tap dancing, marching, and doing high kicks for six shows a day, six days a week, while wearing heavy costumes -- and even heavier makeup. By Rebecca Mead ...

Body News.(cancer checklist for women to prevent cancer)(workout energy pills )(wound healing and social stress are interlinked)
December 1, 2004... body news Anti-Cancer Checklist Anti-Cancer Checklist Following certain guidelines reduces the risk of cancer, according to a 12-year study. Women who observed one or none of nine recommendations from the American Institute for Cancer...

mood news.(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms)(women behaviour and tattooing)(teasing has impact on body image and eating habits)
December 1, 2004... mood news Attention-Deficit Shoppers Attention-Deficit Shoppers Nearly everyone experiences occasional shopping malaise, but some people who hate to shop may suffer from a psychological problem. According to a study in Psychology &...

food news.(overeating due to stress is influenced psychologically)(cereal consumption reduces weight compared to snack food)(fruit diet is a easier tip to reduce weight)
December 1, 2004... food news Stress Eating people regularly turn to food when they're feeling pressure, but women may be prone to overeating even after a stressful event is over. Researchers led by Laura Cousino Klein, a psychologist at Penn State...

directory Present Perfect.(Directory)
December 1, 2004... directory Present Perfect The best beauty stores -- and the gifts you'll want to keep. NEW YORK The Bathroom 94 Charles St. 212-929-1449 inthebathroom.com This whitewashed boutique puts its distinctive toiletries up on pedestal...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(makeup tips)
December 1, 2004... Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005 the big trends The insiders say we'll be keeping it simple this spring -- with gently sun-kissed skin, delicate rosy lips, and long, flowing hair. By Danielle Pergament At half an hour before showtime,...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(makeup tips)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005 the big trends #2 Bronzed Skin #2 Bronzed Skin What would spring be without golden skin? We won't be finding out this season: Warm, coppery shades showed up all over eyelids and cheekbones. * In its...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005 #3 Glowing Skin #4 Straight Hair #4 Straight Hair Straight hair, parted down the middle of the head, was the pros' favorite no-frills style -- whether it hung long and smooth or curved slightly at the...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... #5 Rosy Lips #5 Rosy Lips The mouth was one of the few places where makeup artists embraced vivid colors, gravitating toward shades of rose, pink, and berry. * Several coats of plum gloss at Stella McCartney made the lips look as though...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(eyeshadows)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005 #6 White Eye Shadow #6 White Eye Shadow Iridescent white powders and creams were an indispensible part of almost every makeup artist's palette. "They make the whites of the eyes look whiter and more...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... #7 Pulled- Back Hair #7 Pulled- Back Hair The pros gathered sections of hair off the face -- and gave new life to the girlish styles of grammar school. * Three-inch pieces from the middle of the forehead were clipped back loosely at the...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005 #8 Waves #8 Waves Rumpled, wavy hair was the most natural-looking style at the spring shows -- and certainly the sexiest. "You know how great your hair looks after the wind and salt has been at it?"...

Backstage Beauty*Spring 2005.(eye liners, hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... #9 Colored Liner #9 Colored Liner Makeup artists rarely pulled out the eyeliner this season. But when they did, the rule was the brighter the better -- and less is more. "The clothes are so colorful," said Pat McGrath at the Miu Miu show,...

night lights.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Night Lights As darkness falls, so do daytime makeup rules. In their place: Simple, sexy looks for every occasion. By Robyn Forman night terrors aren't just for sleeping children. Grown women are often afflicted when they stare into...

Night lights.(eyeshadows)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Night Lights Quick Silver Quick Silver Wearing dark, smoky eyes to a cocktail party feels a little stale, like being served yet another plate of bruschetta. A flash of metallic breaks up the darkness. Virginia Young lined the model's...

night lights.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Night Lights red Hot red Hot Lips as shiny as a candied apple are lovely, but they require spending the whole evening in the bathroom -- and we don't mean with Colin Farrell. Makeup artists prefer reds that fall halfway between matte...

night lights.
December 1, 2004... Night Lights Getting Out the Door Getting Out the Door he first and most compelling dilemma that haunts me each and every time is the obvious one: Should I go with the black pants and jacket, or try something else for once in my life?...

night lights.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Night Lights all night long all night long As the evening wears on, most makeup will wear off -- but packing on lipstick and eyeliner like a carb-loading marathon runner isn't the solution. "If you wear a gallon of foundation, yeah,...

Night lights.(eyeshadows)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Night Lights gold rush gold rush The key to pulling off a relaxed but elegant look: creamy shadows. "They're less stiff and perfect-looking than powder," says Young, who likes yellow golds on pale skin and copper shades on darker...

Happy Hours.(party hints)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Happy Hours The champagne will flow. New friends will be made. Inhibitions will be lost. Welcome to cocktail-party season. By Danielle Pergament PhotographeD by MARIO TESTINO It's got to be the grimmest holiday trend since Furbies: the...

Happy Hours.(party hints)
December 1, 2004... Best Guest List Best Guest List "One more drink, and I'd have been under the host," Dorothy Parker once quipped. You can show your enthusiasm without getting horizontal. * Always be on time It sounds elementary, but few people do it. "Come...

Happy Hours.(party hints)
December 1, 2004... If the conversation gets as bland as the crudites, resort to a good old game of Truth or Dare. Pretty Quick. Pretty Quick Going from the office to a cocktail party requires a few wardrobe tweaks, an accessories update, a fragrance...

Happy Hours.
December 1, 2004... The Art of the Drive-by The Art of the Drive-by Even the most well-mannered among us are guilty of the ten-minute party hit-and-run. You might as well do it right. * Map it out. Once you've figured out how many parties you can hit in one...

Happy Hours.
December 1, 2004... Happy Hours One guest came with a bottle of Jffigermeister. Five minutes later, people were dancing in their underwear. danielle pergament

Pumped Up.(hairstyles)
December 1, 2004... Pumped Up From a collision between librarian and rock-star hair comes the new bun. It's sexy, strong, and upswept, but never uptight. By Cara Birnbaum The classic updo, with all its bobby-pin buttressing and hair-spray cement, is as...

Pumped Up.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pumped Up The Big Twist Proof that the French twist is no longer formal, this combines the sleekness of the original with a dash of rebellion. Hairstylist Serge Normant spritzed the roots with volumizing spray, teased the crown, then...

Pumped Up.(hairstyling)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Pumped Up Roughed Up The quickest way to rid the chignon of its society-lady stiffness is to make a mess of it. Normant created a side part and swept the hair over the forehead, keeping it relatively smooth. He then applied spray gel...

Pumped Up.
December 1, 2004... Pumped Up Undone Bun For this unrestrained, bouffant-like bun, Normant rubbed silicone serum on the ends, then flipped the model's head upside down. "I gathered the hair at the top of the crown as if making a ponytail -- but loosely,...

Holiday Spread.(weight gain)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Holiday Spread Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, partygoers let loose -- and their clothes get tight. How to trim the fat from the festivity. By Judith Newman I've found the secret to keeping weight off during the holidays. It is...

Holiday Spread.(weight gain)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Holiday Spread The advice to eat before a party has never made sense to me. If I'm not hungry, what's the point of going? Oh, wait: People. Right. judith newman

Holiday Spread.(weight gain)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Preparty Food Self-control is impossible for those who eat lightly all day in anticipation of a big holiday dinner. So eat, even if the plan is to reserve the majority of the day's calories for later. * Breakfast Carolyn O'Neil suggests...

Holiday Spread.(managing weight gain)
December 1, 2004... In the Eat of the Moment There have been times when I'm mindlessly lunging for the tenth piece of caramelized bacon when I would have been grateful for a man with a bullhorn shouting, "Ma'am, back away from the food ." More realistically,...

Hot Shots.
December 1, 2004... Hot Shots More and more women are turning to anti-aging injections such as Botox and collagen. The news on the risks, the recovery, and the payoff. By Joan Kron joan kron

Hot Shots.(fashion trends)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Hot Shots Eyeing the needle. Silk-and-satin dress by Tom Ford for Gucci. White-gold-and-diamond ring and platinum-and-diamond bracelet from Fred Leighton. Makeup colors: Catty Eyes eye-shadow trio, Plushed Plum blush, Blush Sparkle...

Hot Shots.
December 1, 2004... Hot Shots Many adults still harbor a pathological fear of shots. Yet as Fredric Brandt, New York City and Coral Gables dermatologist, says, "No one ever complains about the pinch of the Botox needle." Injectable wrinkle treatments are the...

Hot Shots.(wrinkle treatment case studies)
December 1, 2004... change of face Four patients demonstrate the effects of different wrinkle fighters. silicone Patient: Brenda*, 31 years old Procedure: Liquid silicone in the lips, four sessions, each one month apart Doctor: Rhoda Narins, clinical...

Hot Shots.(skin care and treatment )
December 1, 2004... FAT TRANSFER FAT TRANSFER What It Does: Fat taken from one's own body is reinjected into another area to add fullness in the lips, cheeks, or under the eyes, as well as to flatten wrinkles. No skin testing is required. The FDA has no...

Hot Shots.(fat transplants through liposuction )(botox injections for aging skin wrinkle removal)
December 1, 2004... fat injections One patient's experience with a more radical filler. fat transplant Patient: Morgan*, 24 Procedure: Fat transplants in cheeks, lips, and under eyes Doctor: New York City plastic surgeon Sydney Coleman Patient...

10 ways to Beat dry skin.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 10 Ways To Beat Dry Skin Coat your body with Vaseline when you swim across the English Channel. Otherwise, there are more appealing ways to stay smooth. By Cara Birnbaum When the subject is dry skin, the cliched ounce of prevention is...

10 ways to Beat dry skin.
December 1, 2004... 1 Buy the right body lotion. Any old moisturizer will hydrate the skin for a few hours. But it takes a truly potent one to offer long-term salvation. The easy way to spot a superior cream while in the store is to turn the closed bottle...

10 ways to Beat dry skin.
December 1, 2004... 6 Hold on to hydration. Hold on to hydration. Many of the most effective moisturizing ingredients work because they seal existing water into the skin -- so give them something to work with. Slick the lotion or cream over damp skin, just...

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Lap of Luxury There's something for every party girl this season -- enough satin, sequins, and knuckle-bending rocks to knock your stockings off. joan kron

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Lap of Luxury Embroidered Dress frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Sequined Jacket frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Embellished Boots frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Satin Tuxedo frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Diamond Rings frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Pleated Dress frances little rogers

Lap of Luxury.
December 1, 2004... Embroidered Tulle frances little rogers

The Education of Claire Danes.(Interview)
December 1, 2004... The Education of Claire Danes Claire Danes is an acting veteran and wise beyond her 25 years. But even her fame and experience didn't prepare her for the turmoil of a high-profile -- and (somewhat) scandalous -- romance. By Kevin Sessums...

Private Eye.(Who deserves a fashion award?)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Private Eye Who deserves a fashion award? By Jeffrey Slonim Who deserves a fashion award? By Jeffrey Slonim or armchair fashion critics, watching awards shows is a field day of snide remarks and petty put-downs. But when sizing up...