Allure articles from December 2005

Allure archives from December 2005

Men's Allure.
December 1, 2005... December 2005 Contents Ask any man who has wound up on the skins side of a pickup basketball game, and he'll tell you: Back hair won't go unnoticed. The good news is that there are ways to remove it, and any other unwanted body hair....

Mail.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2005... Mail Golden Girl I knew Gwen Stefani from Anaheim, California, before the fame, and feel both proud and protective of her. I applaud Deanna Kizis, but I feel she may have come away with a skewed view of Gwen ["Grand Slam," October]....

Beauty By Numbers.
December 1, 2005... Beauty By Numbers Sparkle Shimmery gowns, flashy baubles, sparkling wine-all that glitters is not gold. In the spirit of the season, we take a look at the numbers that put a twinkle in our eye. -PATRICIA TORTOLANI 1698: Year the...

Cover Look.(Teri Hatcher)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Cover Look Woman on Top Who? Teri Hatcher. What? The December cover of Allure, photographed by Michael Thompson. When? September 23. Where? Lux Studio in New York City, where she lived as a young actress. Why? Hatcher has come a long...

Letter from the Editor: December '05.(Editorial)
December 1, 2005... The Perfect Party I once was a professional party goer. My job was to attend three or four events a night and write about them for the Friday edition of The New York Times. This wasn't something I'd set out to do; I dreaded the assignment,...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter The Ultimate Antioxidant * Winter-Worthy Bronzers * Designer Scents look now Neutral Shine Models at many of the fall shows looked as pretty as a picture- and not just because they won the genetic lottery....

Beauty Reporter.
December 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites Soft pastel eye pencils, lip glosses that last, and a body scrub that's really spicing things up. Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites Shiseido Accentuating Color Pencils. These six...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics, toiletries)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Makeup 911 Winter Light in the winter, a Paris Hilton tan can look as out of place as a socialite on a farm. To give skin a more natural-looking color, Guerlain, Too Faced, and Mally Beauty have packed their new...

Beauty Reporter.(Amelia Warner)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter allure's face Amelia Warner After living in the past in Quills and Mansfield Park, Amelia Warner now time-travels in the other direction: She plays Charlize Theron's sister in Aeon Flux, a futuristic thriller based...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101.(lipstick)
December 1, 2005... beauty101 Dark Lips Rich lip color that doesn't smudge-or overpower the face. By Catherine Piercy Like the Hollywood bombshells who favor them, rich burgundy lipsticks smack of confidence and, more often than not, a hint of...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card.(lipstick)
December 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card Cheat Sheet 1 Gently massage lips with a damp, soft washcloth for several seconds to sweep away flakes. 2 Smooth on a colorless lip balm. Avoid anything that feels too greasy; it will prevent the...

Fashion Bulletin.(celebrity evening wear)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Fashion Bulletin Tasty Lace * Glossy Watches * Tuxedos 101 Pure and Simple By Sasha Charnin Morrison Va-va-voom! Awards-show season is in full swing, and you can bet I'll be stealing Lindsay's, Jessica's, and Nicole's...

Gift Rapt.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Fashion Bulletin There are gifts you can't wait to give, and ones you want to keep. Then there are presents so luxurious that you buy doubles. By Meirav Devash

Insider Guide.
December 1, 2005... Experts reveal how to return gifts, handle flight delays, support a cause, and more. how to draw the ultimate bath An Interview With Jean Ford Ford, the cofounder of Benefit Cos-metics, starred in the original Calgon Bath Bead...

Total Makeover.
December 1, 2005... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover Happy Ending By Meirav Devash When three women lose over 200 pounds in today's Nip/Tuck world without touching a hospital gown, it seems almost quaint. Instead of going under the scalpel, Mikale...

Scents of Self.(Norman Leaf, Rand Rusher)
December 1, 2005... A Closer Look Could a doctor be coming to a department store near you? One woman submits herself to a plastic surgeon amid the perfumes and creams. By Judith Newman On a cold, windy afternoon, I travel to Bergdorf Goodman in New York...

Health: Body News.
December 1, 2005... BODY news Moisturizer In a Pill The effect of oral supplements on the skin is the subject of debate, but one formulation now has proven benefits. At the San Gallicano Dermatological Institute in Rome, scientists who had no financial...

Health: Mood News.(research)
December 1, 2005... MOOD news Stress and Etiquette The ability to behave diplomatically in a challenging social situation-not to blurt out an unpleasant truth or look disgusted- comes more naturally to some people than others. But stress and distraction...

Health: Food News.(diet soda's health implications)(tea helps prevent cancer, research )
December 1, 2005... Food News Diet-Soda Surprise it's well-known that calorie- and sugar-laden sodas are linked with weight gain. But diet soda may be as well, based on a study of 1,550 people at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San...

Health: Fitness News.(breakfast and fitness)
December 1, 2005... Food News The Power of Breakfast Skipping breakfast before a morning workout may diminish results. In a study presented at a conference of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, subjects ran for 30 minutes before...

Directory.(Directory)
December 1, 2005... directory Stress Busters The top spa sessions to book now from Boston to Beverly Hills. NEW YORK La Prairie at the Ritz Carlton Spa After Shopping Paradise 50 Central Park S. 212-521-6135 We're usually...

Backstage Beauty.(spring fashion)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Top Ten Trends The best looks from the spring runways show an exercise in restraint,- with a dash of color here and a finger wave there. By Catherine Piercy Leonardo da Vinci once said that simplicity is the ultimate...

Fast and Loose.(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Fast and Loose You're powering down your computer and gearing up for a big night out. The best styles for times when you have only five minutes to spare. By Liesa Goins Back when we had all the time in the world to primp for imaginary...

Life of the Party.
December 1, 2005... Life of the Party Fake smiles and phony air kisses? Check those at the door. Here are the best strategies for enjoying the evening-straight from the lips of insiders. When Truman Ca- pote threw his Black and White Ball in 1966, some...

Purple Reign.
December 1, 2005... Purple Reign Purple eyes aren't just for prizefighters. Makeup in shades of plum and lavender is surprisingly flattering-and easy to apply. By Lindsy Van Gelder Purple isn't known for being particularly easy on the eyes. Sure, if...

The Night Shift.
December 1, 2005... The Night Shift Designers are making a long story short this season, with bite-size evening dresses in velvet, lace, and not-so-basic black.

Desperate Times, Desperate Measures.(Teri Hatcher)(Interview)(Biography)
December 1, 2005... Desperate Times, Desperate Measures Teri Hatcher plays a good neighbor who is always stumbling onto other people's secrets. But the actress still has a few of her own. By Kevin Sessums Teri Hatcher has a Vera Wang dress in a garment...

private eye.(celebrity travel)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... private eye Did you leave anything in the limo? By Jeffrey Slonim We all have excess baggage. But celebrities, like the Queen of England, don't tote anything larger than an evening bag (if that). It's the car service that becomes...

private eye.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... private eye Did you leave anything in the limo? By Jeffrey Slonim Did you ever wish that you looked different? By Jeffrey Slonim T hough they may be swans now, many beauties claim to have started life as ugly ducklings. To...