Allure articles from December 2009

Allure archives from December 2009

Pills.
December 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Pills For centuries, scientistsand entrepreneurshave searched for the magic bullet that will clear our skin, improve our concentration, even make us taller. Below, a look at how we've supplemented our lives over the...

Beneath The Surface.
December 1, 2009... Byline: DAISY SHAW Beneath the Surface Kirsten Dunst may have played the queen of France in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, but she made no regal demands at the allure cover shoot. The actress drove a silver Prius to Franklin Canyon Lake...

Magnum Temptation.(calories in fast food)(Editorial)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Magnum Temptation It was fashion week in Paris, and I needed a break from all the platform shoes, tulle minidresses, and ruffled bloomers. So I ducked into the movies. It seemed like a great idea until...

Look Now: Winged Shadow.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY LOOK NOW Winged Shadow With all the shoulder pads and neon on the runways, it's no surprise that another gutsy '80s lookwinged eye shadowis having a moment. At Versace, makeup artist Pat McGrath smudged glittery...

Editors' Favorites.(buyers guide to cosmetics)(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2009... EDITORS' favorites The best-looking gifts to giveor (let's face it) to get. Find more daily favorites on allure.com. Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collector's Edition. There are 25 reasons why this eyeliner set tops our wish list, and they...

allure's Face: Lea Michele.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: CATHERINE SCROOP allure'S FACE Lea Michele Instead of singing in her bedroom, Lea Michele was singing in Les MisA[c]rables on Broadway. By 14, the Bronx native had a leading role in the musical Spring Awakening, in which she...

Best-Sellers: Hair Spray.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN BEST-SELLERS HAIR SPRAY If hair spray calls to mind mall bangs or crunchy curls, maybe it's time to consider the top-selling formulas across the country. In Kansas City, women look for a spray that adds volume,...

Smell This: Ciao Bella.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: JESSICA PRINCE SMELL THIS Ciao Bella Glamour comes easily to Italians. We took Moschino's new Glamour, a hibiscus-amber blend, to New York City's Little Italy to test its sprezzatura. "It smells fruity and expensive, and it...

Beauty Reporter.
December 1, 2009... Beauty Reporter 97% of women want beauty products or services for the holidays. ALLURE.COM POLL For great beauty gift ideas, log on to allure.com/go/gift_guide.

Eau, Victoria.(Victoria Beckham)(Interview)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY EAU, VICTORIA We're used to seeing Victoria Beckham frownbut she's pretty good at cracking wise, too. We talked to her about food, clothing, and her latest scent, Signature Story for Her, a mix of white peony and...

The Twilight Effect.(makeup lines Volturi Twilight and Luna Twilight)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: ALYSSA KOLSKY HERTZIG The Twilight Effect Now that New Moon has hit screens, beauty companies want a bite of the fervor. The saga has spawned two official makeup lines, Luna Twilight and Volturi Twilight, which offer glosses...

Beauty Reporter.
December 1, 2009... BEAUTY REPORTER 60% of women first colored their hair as teenagers. ALLURE.COM POLL

Free Stuff.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER KASS FREE STUFF 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. (1)...

The Scoop: Filler Up.(GoodSkin Labs Filextra Facial Revolumizing Treatment)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: BROOKE LE POER TRENCH THE SCOOP FILLER UP THE NEWS: GoodSkin Labs Filextra Facial Revolumizing Treatment ($42.50) claims to provide a topical alternative to dermatologist-office fillers by stimulating collagen and adding volume...

Following The Scent.
December 1, 2009... Byline: BY LINDSY VAN GELDER Following The Scent An easy guide to choosing and wearing perfume. Whoever coined the term "spoiled for choice" might as well have been talking about fragrance. With a staggering 1,270 brands of women's...

Space Odyssey.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Michael Carl Space Odyssey This season's best numbers are boldly going where no trend has gone before. Designers are adding futuristic flourishes to sensible knits and jaunty frocks, creating looks that are wholly unexpectedand...

Zooey Deschanel.
December 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Zooey Deschanel Only Zooey Deschanel could wear these clothes and look perfect, not precious. Sparkling tights, rarely seen on a grown woman outside of ice-skating competitions, somehow look right on the quirky...

Tier Drops.(buyers guide to women's clothing, bags, and shoes)(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2009... Tier Drops Ruffles in surprising places energize black basics. LUST LOUIS VUITTON polyamide viscose top, $2,996, and wool skirt, $1,123 (louisvuitton.com). MUST LIFEWITHBIRD polyester dress, $530 (lifewithbird.com). LUST...

Pretty Faces.(buyers guide to watches)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Pretty Faces Delicately trimmed with sparkle and set on slim black bands, these watches work as evening bracelets. ARMITRON Swarovski-crystal-and-brass watch with leather strap, $45 (amazon.com). BADGLEY MISCHKA ...

How To Hire A Makeup Artist.(Gordon Espinet)(Interview)
December 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, MARINA KHIDEKEL, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN HOW TO HIRE A MAKEUP ARTIST Advice from the experts on giving holiday gifts at work, pulling your house together for a party, avoiding embarrassing email...

How To Get Your House Party-Ready.(Interview)
December 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, MARINA KHIDEKEL, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN HOW TO GET YOUR HOUSE PARTY-READY Advice from the experts on giving holiday gifts at work, pulling your house together for a party, avoiding embarrassing email...

The Lawful Truth.(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: SARAH VAN BOVEN The Lawful Truth So Sue Me, Jackass! (Plume), a new book of legal advice, is as irreverent as its title (but less confrontational). Authors and sisters Amy Epstein Feldman, a Philadelphia lawyer, and Robin Epstein,...

How To Give Gifts At Work.(an interview with writer Jacqueline Whitmore)(Interview)
December 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, MARINA KHIDEKEL, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN HOW TO GIVE GIFTS AT WORK Advice from the experts on giving holiday gifts at work, pulling your house together for a party, avoiding embarrassing email...

Ask allure.(hair care tip)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Hairstylist GARREN ASK allure Q: If I don't feel like blow-drying my hair, how can I make it look presentable? Ellen, Dallas GARREN'S RESPONSE: The key is to work with your hair's natural texture. For all hair types, start by...

How To Prevent An Email Gaffe.(an interview with Will Schwalbe and David Shipley)(Interview)
December 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, MARINA KHIDEKEL, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN HOW TO PREVENT AN EMAIL GAFFE Advice from the experts on giving holiday gifts at work, pulling your house together for a party, avoiding embarrassing email...

Photo Finish.(before and after measurements of women who underwent a weight reduction program)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Kayleigh Donahue Photo Finish CruditA[c]s with Greek yogurt, 6 A.M. training sessions, and kettlebells are a few of Suzanne Wilson and Lauren Semino's new favorite things. Here's why: Thanks to their commitment, they've experienced...

Presents Of Mind.(on gift giving)(Essay)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Cheryl Strayed PRESENTS OF MIND Sometimes it takes a really horrible, thoughtless, last-minute gift for us to truly understand the deeper meaning of giving and receiving. My first true love gave me a 12-pack of Diet Coke for...

White-Wine Teeth.(wine stains the teeth)(antioxidant in spice tumeric may prevent the growth of fat tissue)(prescription cream fluorouracil is good for the skin)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Kristin Sainani White-Wine Teeth 50% of women who drink say that wine is their preferred alcoholic beverage. Gallup Red wine is known to stain the teeth, but, surprisingly, white wine is also a culprit. Mark S. Wolff and...

Four Steps To Success.
December 1, 2009... Byline: Lois B. Morris Four Steps to Success When confronted with a difficult problem, take a step backliterally. That's what a study conducted at Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands suggests. Thirty-eight volunteers took a test...

Fresh Faced.(skin care products)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Judith Newman Fresh Faced Brighter skin. Tighter skin. Fewer lines. These beauty goals are perennialbut the ways to achieve them are new. "AAs.ai." It's an exciting word, isn't it? Chances are you've heard of it, even if you're...

Outside The Bottle.(skin care treatments)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: JOAN KRON Outside the Bottle Some new treatments that go beyond creams but not as far as surgery have been attracting doctors' notice. Home Laser Machine The first personal laser approved by the FDA to smooth fine lines...

Hot Streaks.(directory of top hair colorists)(Directory)
December 1, 2009... Hot Streaks The country's top colorists from New York City to Los Angeles. New York Eiji Salon Michael Murphy 601 Madison Ave. 212-838-3454 Murphy told us that our frosty natural base was draining the warmth from our...

10 Trends From The Runways.
December 1, 2009... Byline: Victoria Kirby 10 TRENDS FROM THE RUNWAYS The forecast for spring hair and makeup: Exuberant pops of color and pretty looks that you can create yourself. On a rainy Monday morning in Paris, as guests shuffled into the Palais de...

Over And Out.(fashion tips)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: David DeNicolo Over and Out When he said, "To everything there is a season," King Solomon probably wasn't talking about fashion and beauty trends, butnot to get too Dan Brownishyou do have to wonder just a little. "All is vanity"?...

Life Of The Party.(what to wear in different parties)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Sarah Van Boven Life of the Party There are outfits, and there are showstoppers. There's conversation, and there's witty banter. There are get-togethers, and there are events. The difference? A guest who truly knows what it means...

Starry Nights.(beauty tips)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Danielle Pergament PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Starry Nights 'Tis the season to deck the hallsand your eyes, lips, cheeks, and hairwith one of these stunning and simple looks. At this time of year, we all long for...

Trading Up.(clothing accessories)(Brief article)
December 1, 2009... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Trading Up Flowers, feathers, foils. Bows, sequins, shine. Our favorite dresses for the cocktail circuit. CAPTION(S): PLUNGING BACK STUDDED MINI APPLIQUE DRESS WAVY SEQUINS SEQUINS...

Scents Of Place.
December 1, 2009... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder Scents of Place A flower, a photograph, or a memory can inspire a perfumer. But the most visceral spark? A location. I t began with the violet color of the sky around the Eiffel Tower at dusk l'heure bleue,...

Room Spray.
December 1, 2009... Byline: JEFFREY SLONIM Room Spray We asked celebrities and fashion designers: Do you bring your own room scent when you travel? FRANCISCO COSTA: "I bring cedarwood chips in my bag. I also use them at home." ALEXIS BLEDEL: "Candles...

At The Inn.
December 1, 2009... Byline: LIANA SCHAFFNER At the Inn Many hotels use fragrance to create a memorable environment. "Scent can enhance a guest's experience," says Offer Nissenbaum of the Peninsula Beverly Hills, which has Anthousa room scents such as grass...

Behind The Makeup.
December 1, 2009... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Behind the Makeup Flawless colors and Orgasms are what FranAs.ois Nars is best known for. His illustrious career. The word "genius" is flung around the fashion world like...

Underground Beauty.(buyers guide to cosmetics and perfumes)(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Stephanie T. Jacob PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROGER CABELLO Underground Beauty They're under the radarand some were whipped up on a stove. But these products inspire real devotion among beauty mavens. Before a bottle of Benefit Benetint...

Mission: Control.(on self control and diet)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Judith Newman ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY JENNY BAILLY PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICOLAS MOORE Mission: Control The reason those diets fail and fitness plans flounder is all in your brain. But you can change thatand pump up your willpower. ...

Setting Goals.
December 1, 2009... Byline: DAISY SHAW SETTING GOALS Women who hit the gym every morning, keep their closets California-perfect, and never have a hair out of place probably don't need any advice on self-discipline. For the rest of us, there are well-studied...

Testing The Waters.(Kirsten Dunst)
December 1, 2009... Byline: Rebecca Mead PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Testing the Waters She may be best known for her cheerful, all-American image, but Kirsten Dunst is not without her dark undercurrents. When Kirsten Dunst, who has been a celebrity since...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2009... fashion credits Cover: Nolita cotton dress, price available upon request. Nolita, N.Y.C. 212-979-1735. Cover Look, Page 48: Nolita cotton dress, price available upon request. Nolita, N.Y.C. 212-979-1735. Chanel aged-calfskin-and-metal bag,...

Who Are Your Favorite Models?
December 1, 2009... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Who are your favorite models? While we marvel at celebrities' physical gifts, they, in turn, look up to the professional beauties. We asked stars at the CFDA Awards, a US Open...