Allure articles from February 2005

Allure archives from February 2005

Mail.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2005... Mail Food and Whine As someone guilty of throwing good eating rules out the window at Christmas, I appreciated Judith Newman's witty and entertaining guide to preventing holiday weight gain ["Holiday Spread," December]. Her excellent...

Cover Look.(Mischa Barton)
February 1, 2005... Cover Look Miss Sixties Who? Mischa Barton. What? The February cover of Allure, shot by Michael Thompson. Where? At Pix Studio in Chelsea. When? November 2nd. Barton took the red-eye from Los Angeles to New York City and arrived a few...

letter from the editor: February '05.
February 1, 2005... Totem and Taboo I was sitting at Per Se, the four-star culinary palace in Manhattan, when I spotted friends in a hushed discussion with the maItre d'. He was smiling pleasantly, but he was clearly displeased. My friends had arrived wearing...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Eye Shadow Made Easy * A Boost for Fine Hair * The New Classic Polish look now Half-Up Hair Half-Up Hair There were no Peter Pan collars, but the spring runways did showcase one hallmark of schoolgirl style:...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites editors' favorites A sweet-smelling scrub, fadeproof shadows, and a smoothing spray that won't make hair flat. Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites Laura Mercier Secret Brightener....

Beauty Reporter.(Amy Adams )
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter allure's face Amy Adams She's put in her time on the TV guest-star circuit (Charmed, The West Wing), as well as in the movies Drop Dead Gorgeous and Catch Me If You Can. But Amy Adams had never actually left the...

Beauty Reporter.
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter 5 Top Tips dewy skin Dewy skin Put down the Vaseline, and step away from the mirror. Tempting as it is when skin turns dry and dull, a dewy look does not come from a vat of goop. Makeup artist Diane Kendal offers a...

Beauty Reporter.(Root Cleanser + Tip Mender shampoos from L'Oreal)(Almay eyeshadows)(Le Couvent des Minimes bath foams)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Better Hair Fine Condition Fine Condition the flat roots and split ends common to fine hair can leave women divided over their choice of shampoo and conditioner -- volumizing formulas help roots but not ends, and...

Beauty Reporter.(blush)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Best-sellers blush blush Women clearly have romance on the mind -- just check out their blush choices. Floridians long for a little spice; Texans are going all the way; and out West, nothing says love like a rose....

Beauty Reporter.
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter word of mouth Needle Points Needle Points Women are getting pricked yet again in pursuit of a younger-looking face. The so-called acupuncture face-lift is the latest fad among celebrities, who endure the ten or so...

Beauty Reporter.(lip-and-cheek products for moisturizing the lip and skin)(body care tips)(Ilaria Montagnani workouts for structure maintenance)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Makeup Update Cream Players Cream Players We love the look of lip and cheek stains so much that we wear them even though they tend to suck every last molecule of moisture out of our skin. Now two new lip-and-cheek...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101.(lip care)
February 1, 2005... beauty101 lip gloss Long-lasting shine in three easy steps. By Catherine Piercy Lip Gloss Long-lasting shine in three easy steps. By Catherine Piercy Men, lip gloss -- why does it always come down to commitment issues? Why must we...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card.(lip care)
February 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card Cheat Sheet 1 Gently massage a damp, soft-bristle toothbrush or washcloth over the lips to smooth away rough spots (gloss will stick to dead skin, magnifying it). When the surface is smooth, dry the...

Fashion Bulletin.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Fashion Bulletin Valentine Finds * New Rope Shoes * Wrap Stars The Big Tops Pump up the volume, baby! That's right -- just when I'd finally gotten the slim, refined lady look down, everything has to be rethought, rebought, and...

Fashion Scoop.
February 1, 2005... Fashion Scoop A Good Sport A Good Sport A.D.I.D.A.S. now stands for "All Day I Dream About Stella" as McCartney brings her runway style to the gym with a 133-piece line. McCartney's touches -- a lean fit, raw edges, draping ribbon...

style101.(shawls)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... style101 Shrink Wraps Kiss the coat check good-bye. The new tiny cover-ups can be worn all night long. By Robyn Forman Shrink Wraps Kiss the coat check good-bye. The new tiny cover-ups can be worn all night long. By Robyn Forman...

Style 101: Fashion 101 Card.(shawls)
February 1, 2005... Style 101: Fashion 101 Card How to Wear Them <pAnyone who has ever dragged her shawl through tapenade will recognize the built-in advantage of the new shrunken wraps -- they usually don't require readjusting, and they leave your hands...

Insider Guide.(what to bring on a beach vacation)
February 1, 2005... Insider's Guide Top experts reveal how to make an apology with grace, find a psychic you trust, and more. what To Bring on A Beach vacation By Christiane Celle By Christiane Celle Celle, a native of Cannes and a frequent visitor...

Insider Guide.(How to apologize)
February 1, 2005... Insider's Guide Etiquette How to apologize By Howard Rubenstein By Howard Rubenstein Rubenstein is president of Rubenstein Associates, a public relations firm. His clients have included Lizzie Grubman; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York;...

Insider Guide.(Fay Koliai Psychiatrist services)(Diana Ross interview)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... Insider's Guide service How to find a good psychic By Fay Koliai By Fay Koliai Koliai has been a psychic for 15 years. Her clients include Hollywood celebrities and executives, as well as members of royal families. Psychics can help...

Insider Guide total makeover.
February 1, 2005... Insider's Guide Total MAkeover Thinking Thin By Meirav Devash mikale Lichota, April Joy Varner, and Kate Schmidt are ready to ditch their bad eating habits. Lisa Sasson, a professor of nutrition at New York University, tackled...

Insider Guide Total Makeover.
February 1, 2005... Insider's Guide total makeover April Joy Varner, 32, financial executive DIET RX: "April is unaware of how much she consumes," Sasson says. "She drinks fruit juices, which are a concentrated source of calories, and snacks on high-fat...

Health: Body News.(briefs)
February 1, 2005... body news Caffeine Addiction Caffeine Addiction As little as one cup of coffee a day can cause caffeine addiction, and so can two to three daily soft drinks, according to a report in Psychopharmacology. When study subjects gave up that...

Health: Mood News.(briefs)
February 1, 2005... MOOD news Anxiety Relief Anxiety Relief An herb believed for more than two millennia to reduce anxiety can in fact make people calmer, British scientists have demonstrated in a preliminary study. Psychologist David O. Kennedy and his...

Health: Fitness News.
February 1, 2005... FITNESS news Sleeping Fitfully Sleeping Fitfully Although working out regularly has been shown to lead to more restful sleep, a single bout of intense exercise may have the opposite effect, according to a study presented at an American...

Directory.(hairstyling)(Brief Article)(Directory)
February 1, 2005... directory The Cutting Edge The rising stars of hairstyling, from Madison Ave. to Ventura Blvd. NEW YORK Marco Maranghello EM Studio 762 Madison Ave. 212-472-3440 Our blonde ponytailed hair evokes Betty's innocence, but we yearn...

Vacation Look.(makeup trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Flush Hour Flush Hour To replicate that just-off-the-sailboat look, says makeup artist Dick Page, apply tinted moisturizer that matches your skin or is "a hair deeper." With a sponge, blend a sheer red cream blush on the cheekbones, the...

Vacation Look.(makeup trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SUN Burst Whoever said vacation is a state of mind left something out: The rest of the body. Dreaming of white sands and pink sunsets won't reinvigorate dull skin and hair -- but these tricks will. By Lindsy Van Gelder It's the time...

Vacation Look.(makeup trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Golden Girl Golden Girl Even those with milky complexions can have warm, summery skin in the dead of winter, says Page. The secret is using golden pressed powder rather than bronzer. Here, Page dabbed a pale gold powder under the model's...

vacation look.
February 1, 2005... Warm Body Warm Body Unless you're naturally dark-skinned, odds are that you look like a fish belly this time of year. And you're in good company. Makeup artist Joni Powell regularly turns pale-bodied actors such as Mischa Barton and Adam...

vacation look.(make up)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Going Deep Going Deep For a more polished look -- on those February nights when you're more likely to be wearing boots than going barefoot -- Page likes to use all matte products. Here, he layered a gold-based bronzing powder over the...

spa secrets.
February 1, 2005... At Your Service You don't need a secret password to get VIP treatment at salons and spas. Here's how to crack the code. By Jenny Bailly

spa secrets.(fashion trends)
February 1, 2005... At Your Service Silk-and-cotton jacket, silk-jersey-and-velvet bustier, and silk taffeta pants by Gucci. Snakeskin pumps by Dolce & Gabbana. On him: Turtleneck and trousers by Agnes b. Oxfords by Ralph Lauren Purple Label Footwear. Makeup...

spa secrets.(etiquette of salons and spas )
February 1, 2005... At your service the peculiar, inscrutable etiquette of salons and spas can baffle even seasoned veterans, such as the regular at one high-end Los Angeles spa who glided out of the locker room before her body scrub one afternoon wearing a...

spa secrets.(fashion trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Silk dress by Zac Posen. On him: Turtleneck by Agnes b. Makeup colors: Timeless Grey eye shadow, Onyx eyeliner, Gentle Rose blush, and Rose 'n Shine lipstick by Maybelline New York. Details, see Credits page. staff

spa secrets.(managing social aspects of salons)
February 1, 2005... GETTING WHAT YOU WANT GETTING WHAT YOU WANT Beauty communication has its own rules. Ease in Always sit down for a one-on-one with your stylist before scissors or wax emerge. "When you say, 'I'd like my hair at my collarbone,' get the...

spa secrets.(tipping)
February 1, 2005... TIPPING Points TIPPING Points Express your appreciation with style. Divvy it up Sometimes you can hand over one tip -- 20 percent of the total for all services in big cities; 15 percent elsewhere -- and let the salon divide it among the...

shampoo ad.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Shampoo- Ad Hair We interrupt your program for this important message: More shine, richer color, and unbelievable body is now within reach. By Amy Keller In movie love scenes, embarrassing noises and morning breath never exist, but...

shampoo ad.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... shampoo ad hair We interrupt your program for this important message: More shine, richer color, and unbelievable body is now within reach. By Amy Keller Shampoo ads all have good body images. To master yours, skip heavy conditioners....

shampoo ad.
February 1, 2005... HIGH SHINE HIGH SHINE The meek shall inherit the earth, but the sleek and shiny shall inherit a spot in the hair hall of fame -- if they have the right shampoo, brush, and flatiron. Get the right cut. One-length hair tends to be shinier...

shampoo ad.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The best part: Dividing hair on the side creates high shine. Cotton top by Michael Michael Kors. Sunglasses from Oliver Peoples by Larry Leight. Makeup colors: Not Just Nudes eye-shadow quad, Sunkissed Bronze bronzer, Almost Nude lipstick, and...

versace.(Donatella Versace)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Beau ty Queen At six, she started her skin-care regimen. At 14, it was full Cleopatra makeup. Donatella Versace's obsession with products knows no limits. By Linda Wells Versace perches on a python chair in her Milan bathroom. She...

versace.(Donatella Versace)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... the beauty queen t takes a lot of products to look natural," says Donatella Versace, raising a finely plucked eyebrow. This may be a common observation, but when Versace uses the words "a lot of products" and "natural" in one sentence,...

morning skin.(Skin care products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Morni ng After When you've had too little sleep or too much booze, your skin is exhibit A. Count the 69 ways to come to your own defense. By Cara Birnbaum when Edith Piaf belted out the words "Je ne regrette rien," she probably...

morning skin.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... The Morni ng After When you've had too little sleep or too much booze, your skin is exhibit A. Count the 69 ways to come to your own defense. By Cara Birnbaum Silk-and-Lycra camisole by OnGossamer. Makeup colors: Satin Tutu eye...

morning skin.(Skin care products)
February 1, 2005... You stayed up all night -- and HAVE the bags and circles to prove it. You stayed up all night -- and HAVE the bags and circles to prove it. For all its restorative powers, that morning Starbucks Venti isn't going to do much for puffy eyes,...

morning skin.(skin creams)
February 1, 2005... Emergency Supplies With his X-ray vision and blinding speed, Superman triumphed over evil forces. The action-hero approach to skin crises doesn't require a cape and tights, just a few superstar products. Eric Bernstein, associate clinical...

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cardigan Jacket Cardigan Jacket Mohair jacket and skirt, cashmere sweater, cotton-crochet-covered plastic beads, patent-leather sandals, and leather purse by Prada. On pedestrian: Wool jacket and cotton shirt by Agnes b. Tie by Dolce &...

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hot Tickets Spring brings a bumper crop of jackets, all compact enough for tight fits and touchy situations.

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Cropped Seersucker Cropped Seersucker Blue-and-white cotton jacket by H Hilfiger. Khaki stretch twill pants by Larok. Grosgrain ribbon by M&J Trimming. Details, see Credits page.

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Boxy Jacket Boxy Jacket Embroidered silk organza jacket, cotton jersey T-shirt, and calfskin-and-brass belt by Marc Jacobs. Chambray cotton Capri pants by Louis Vuitton. Canvas Mary Janes by Marc Jacobs. Linen-and-leather bag by CeCe Cord....

Fashion.
February 1, 2005... Shorts Suit Shorts Suit Cotton blazer and shorts by Versace. Rayon polyester belt by Club Monaco. Gold-plated watch with goatskin band by Hermes. Plastic sunglasses from Oliver Peoples by Larry Leight. Makeup colors: Coral Myth blush,...

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Color-Blocked Canvas Color-Blocked Canvas Tan cotton canvas jacket and shorts, brown nylon cotton top, plastic necklace, leather belt with plastic buckle, and patent-leather sandals by Miu Miu. Plastic watch with leather band by Prada....

Fashion.
February 1, 2005... Embroidered Linen Embroidered Linen Beaded beige linen jacket with green embroidery by DKNY. Cotton top by Eddie Bauer. Cotton Capri pants by Gap. Calfskin-and-brass belt by Marc Jacobs. Vintage ivory bangles by Patricia Von Musulin....

Fashion.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Tie-Belted Blazer Tie-Belted Blazer Cotton jacket, silk camisole, and cotton pants by Marni. Stainless-steel watch with alligator band by Concord. Makeup colors: Tea Box eye shadow, Sun Kiss bronzer, and Caramel lip gloss by Estee Lauder....

scrapbook.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hot Tickets It's a shirt, it's a blazer, it's the top half of a suit. The best way to wear spring's lean, gamine jackets is with close-fitting Capris or cropped camp shorts, and T-shirts that show a peep of skin at the waist. Funkiest...

scrapbook.(clothing trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... Hot Tickets WENDY MINK JEWELRY mesh-covered quartz necklace, $195, and mesh-covered agate-and-quartz necklace, $225, at Mink Jewelry, N.Y.C. (212-367-9137). JOSEPHINE CHAUS cotton polyester spandex jacket, $128, at Carson Pirie Scott,...

surgery tweaks.(Plastic surgery trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SURGERY TWEAKS Plastic surgery no longer necessarily entails extensive scalpel work -- or a long recovery.

surgery tweaks.
February 1, 2005... SURGERY TWEAKS Minimal recovery time. Maximum results. Can the latest "minor" plastic-surgery procedures really deliver on their promises? By Judith Newman not every woman yearns for the fireworks of plastic surgery -- face-lift! Nose...

surgery tweaks.(Eye-Bag Removal surgery complications)(Thigh Liposuction complications)(Ear Pinning complications)
February 1, 2005... SURGERY TWEAKS Eye-Bag Removal eye-Bag Removal The Ideal Candidate: Women of any age who have undereye bags. Because the procedure can leave the undereye area looking sunken, women who have very deep eye sockets may want to proceed...

surgery tweaks.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... SURGERY TWEAKS Nips and Tucks The results of these five smaller surgeries may not always be dramatic -- but for some women, that's exactly the point. Liposuction of the Waist Courtesy of Santa Monica plastic surgeon Steven...

profile.(fashion trends)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... A starlet is born Embroidered cotton-and-silk-organza dress by Alexander McQueen. Lizard-skin pumps by Louis Vuitton. Makeup colors: Petal Shimmer eye shadow, Fresh blush, and Mesmerized lip gloss by Neutrogena. These pages: Hair, Serge...

profile.(Mischa Barton)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... A starlet is born To some, she is a recognizable and envied Hollywood celebrity. To others, she's nothing more than a face in the crowd. Actress Mischa Barton talks about life on the edge of fame. By Alexandra Jacobs Mischa Barton is...

profile.(Mischa Barton views)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... A starlet is born To some, she is a recognizable and envied Hollywood celebrity. To others, she's nothing more than a face in the crowd. Actress Mischa Barton talks about life on the edge of fame. By Alexandra Jacobs Mischa Barton is...

profile.(Misha Barton)(Brief Article)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... A starlet is born Lawn Dogs "It's funny how much I remember this. That was the dress that I wore through most of the movie. I loved that little white dress; I picked it. I was pretty awkward around this time." Dominick's, Los Angeles...

profile.(Misha Barton)(Interview)
February 1, 2005... A starlet is born With Brandon Davis at the Race to Erase MS, Los Angeles "Tommy Hilfiger picked that dress for me, and it felt very cool and flappery. But I was like, 'There's no way I'm walking down the runway. You couldn't pay me enough...

shampoo ad.
February 1, 2005... Bouncy Curls Bouncy Curls Curls haven't gotten a lot of airtime in the past, but now they're bouncing for the camera like a porn star. Work your shape. A big curly style can look conical. Stylists cut hair in layers that start two inches...

private eye.(celebrities comment on their heights)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2005... private eye Kate Hudson I'm five seven -- I'm rounding up. I'm really about five six and three quarters. Sharon Stone I'm five eight and a half. But sometimes, when I'm feeling really big, I say I'm five nine. Famke Janssen I'm...