Allure articles from February 2011

Allure archives from February 2011

Teeth.
February 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Teeth Teeth have not always been pearly white, but their history has had moments of true brilliance. Take a bite. 1000 B.C.: Approximate year of Africa's Bantu migration. The people believed death entered the body...

Jennifer Aniston.
February 1, 2011... Byline: DAISY SHAW Jennifer Aniston Aniston was photographed by Michael Thompson at his New York City studio. ENERGY STAR: The actress arrived just after noon and almost immediately requested black coffee with a shot of espresso and a...

Hair Care.(hairdresser-client relationship)(Editorial)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Hair Care The longest relationship I've ever had with a man involves sharp objects, hot tools, and the occasional harsh chemical. Garren cut my hair when I started at Allure 20 years ago. He took care...

Look Now: The New Romantics.(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: ANGELIQUE SERRANO LOOK NOW The New Romantics It's rare that a model can walk straight off the runway and onto the streets without removing a pound of makeup and 50 hairpins. But with flushed cheeks, pink lips, and a casual hair...

Editors' Favorites.
February 1, 2011... EDITORS' FAVORITES A cure for depleted skin, lipsticks that feel as good as they look, and a hair-shine serum that fits in your pocket. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Benefit Bella Bamba. This flamingo pink blush is flecked with...

Happy Face.(Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: HEATHER MUIR Happy Face Blush can make you look cheerfulbut feel that way? That's what Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush promises. We evaluated. THE SCIENCE: The blush contains Euphoryl, a...

Halle Reveals.(Halle Berry)(Interview)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN HALLE REVEALS As a teenager, Halle Berry wore Jean NatA[c] After Bath Splashlike "every other girl at my high school," she says. Presumably, she developed a more sophisticated nose to help create her third fragrance,...

Eastern Promises.(Kesari Triphala Radiance Firming Serum)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: BROOKE LE POER TRENCH EASTERN PROMISES In the latest East-meets-West mashup, Kesari Triphala Radiance Firming Serum combines herbal extracts used in Ayurveda, India's ancient medical tradition, with retinol, the Western gold...

Color Foam.(hair color foam)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: HOLLY CRAWFORD Color Foam Foam makes for a close shave, an indulgent cappuccinoand now, the easiest way to deliver permanent hair color at home. L'OrA[c]al Paris Sublime Mousse Permanent Conditioning Haircolor, Clairol Nice 'n Easy...

In Full Plume.(feathers on hair)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: VICTORIA LAND IN FULL PLUME Feathers in fashion conjure up the flighty, free-spirited feeling of 1970s bohemiaespecially when they are worn in the hair. Los Angeles-based stylist Ramona Kama of the Hive salon is capturing that...

Buyer's Guide: Maybelline New York Fit Me Foundation.(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: ABBIE KOZOLCHYK BUYER'S GUIDE MAYBELLINE NEW YORK FIT ME FOUNDATION WHAT IT IS: 18 liquid foundation shades that the company says will match every skin tone KEY INGREDIENTS: Each contains fine pigment particles to create a...

Bright Idea?(teeth whitening devices)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE Bright Idea? Professional light treatments are the fastest, most effective way to whiten your teeth. But new at-home light devices promise to get the job done from your couch. Glo Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening...

The Scoop: Splitsville.(hair creams)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL THE SCOOP Splitsville THE NEWS: Nexxus ProMend Leave-In Treatment CrA[c]me and Overnight CrA[c]me claim to temporarily fuse up to 92 percent of split ends after one use. HOW THEY WORK: While most split-end...

Color Of The Moment: Black-Green.(nail color)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH COLOR OF THE MOMENT BLACK-GREEN Pearls have been a Chanel signature since Coco layered them around her neck, so it's only natural that the company's latest nail color is called Black Pearl. The twist is in the...

Free Stuff.(cosmetics)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH FREE STUFF These products aren't available until next month, but they can be yours nowfor nothing. The first 500 Allure readers to sign up at noon EST on the dates below will get one free. Log on to...

Lashtastic.(mascara)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: HEATHER MUIR LASHTASTIC At Allure, we go through mascara like Lady Gaga does costumes. But this one's a keeper. L'OrA[c]al Paris Voluminous Million Lashes contains a double-wiper system: As you pull it from the tube, the wand...

Electric Company.(fluorescent girls' clothing)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Michael Carl Electric Company This season, designers turned to daylight fluorescents as a brilliant alternative to spring pastels. First used as a safety material in World War II (to avoid friendly fire), Day-Glo fabric has been a...

Color Coded.(girls' dresses and shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Color Coded Classic Mondrian color blocking brightens dresses, tops, and shoes. LUST BALLY cotton jersey dress, $895 (bally.com). MUST PETIT BATEAU cotton dress, $92 (800-399-4819). LUST MARNI silk top, $1,060 (marni.com)....

Nuts And Bolts.(rings)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Nuts and Bolts These tough rings borrow shapes and materials from industrial design. LIA SOPHIA metal-and-crystal ring, $130 (liasophia.com). BASILE & PAPE sterling-silver-bronze-and-stainless-steel ring with cubic zirconias,...

Natural Highs.(cork shoes and sandals)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Natural Highs Cork shoes shake off the '70s with gutsy straps and curvy shapes. BRIAN ATWOOD cork-and-mesh sandals, $745 (brianatwood.com). CHLOE leather-and-cork sandals, $795 (chloe.com). COLIN STUART FOR VICTORIA'S SECRET ...

How To Treat Skin Redness.(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE How to Treat Skin Redness Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. An Interview With Diane S. Berson Berson is a...

Mood Lifter.(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: SARAH Z. WEXLER Mood Lifter Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. Winter doesn't have to be the most depressing season. We asked psychiatrist...

Ask allure.(acne scars)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... ASK allure Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. Dermatologist Patricia Wexler Q: What's the best way to get rid of acne scars? Kate, Brooklyn ...

Natalie Portman.(Interview)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Kate Sullivan Natalie Portman Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. Leave it to a Harvard grad to endorse a perfume for intellectual reasons:...

Her Favorite Beauty Look.(Natalie Portman)(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Her Favorite Beauty Look Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. "It's a rarity when I don't feel like a clown," Portman says of posing on the red carpet....

Coming Up Roses.(Viewpoint essay)
February 1, 2011... Byline: FrA[c]dA[c]ric Malle COMING UP ROSES Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. Forget all your preconceived ideas about rose fragranceslike the...

Readers' Choice: Awards.
February 1, 2011... Readers' Choice AWARDS Advice from the experts on writing a love letter and snapping out of the winter doldrumsplus, Natalie Portman talks beauty. Throw open your medicine cabinet, dump out your makeup bag, and rifle through your purse....

The Countess.(Rula Lenska)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Kate Sullivan The Countess She played a paragon of glamour and international stardom in ads for Alberto VO5 products. But Rula Lenska was actually an obscure Polish countess who happened to have one of the most memorable voices on...

Body News.(dieting, weight loss, and sleep)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Kristin Sainani BODY NEWS 55% less body fat was lost by dieters who slept 5.5 hours per night versus 8.5 hours. Annals of Internal Medicine Sleeping and Dieting Sleep deprivation is associated with increased body fat...

Mood News.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Lois B. Morris MOOD NEWS The Sexy-Clothes Urge Women prefer to buy revealing, seductive clothes and accessories on the few days a month during which they are most likely to become pregnant. At the University of Minnesota's...

The Books Of Love.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Judith Newman The Books Of Love As if Valentine's Day weren't cruel enough to the unattached, it's also the time when the self-help section of every bookstore overflows with relationship-advice manuals. But will they save you from...

Pink & Red Hot.(cosmetics)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Kayleigh Donahue PHOTOGRAPHED BY TOM MUNRO PINK & RED HOT They're the most classically feminine colors in makeupand the most clichA[c]d. But now they're stronger and brighter than ever before and, worn in unexpected ways, even...

The New Shag.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Robyn Brown PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER The New SHAG With tousled layers and a hefty dose of rock and roll cool, the shag becomes sexy againmore Mick Jagger than Florence Henderson. When Harry met Sally back in 1989,...

The Look Of Love.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Rebecca Mead THE LOOK of Love Romantic passion can transform a person's appearancea process that's part alchemy, part biology. Now researchers are beginning to understand the science behind the many beauty benefits of love and sex....

The Super Naturals.(natural skin care products)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Brooke Le Poer Trench PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAMIE NELSON The Super Naturals Flowers are lovely, and botanical oils look pretty in the bottle, but natural products haven't had nearly the potency of synthetic onesuntil now. In a...

Everything You Need To Know About: Fragrance.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY KENJI TOMA Everything You Need to Know About FRAGRANCE What makes a perfume last? How do you know when you're wearing too much? Read on for these and other scent secrets. Few products carry...

Blithe Spirit.(women's wear)(Buyers guide)
February 1, 2011... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER Blithe Spirit Shades of the '70s and Yves Saint Laurent's haughty peasant blouses were huge influences for spring. It's time to get a grip on big shirts, billowy skirts, and the new wide-leg...

Jennifer's Body.(Jennifer Aniston)(Interview)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Brooke Hauser PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Jennifer's BODY She's been a Friend, a paparazzi magnet, and a haircut. Now, Jennifer Aniston opens up about what really matters to her. P oor Norman. Jennifer Aniston's dog is the...

Girl's Best Friend.(Chris McMillan)(Viewpoint essay)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Jennifer Aniston INTERVIEW BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT Girl's Best Friend Chris McMillan has been Aniston's mane man for over a decade. She explains why he made the cut. Right before Friends started, I got a new manager. She took one...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
February 1, 2011... fashion credits Cover Look, Page 32: Donna Karan New York vintage-mousseline dress, $2,695. 866-240-4700. Kumi Kookoon silk pajamas, $345. Kumikookoon.com. Gucci suede booties, $795. Gucci.com. Fashion Bulletin, Page 48: Edmundo Castillo...

Readers' Choice Rules.
February 1, 2011... READERS' CHOICE RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. How to enter: Sweepstakes begins January 18, 2011, at 12:00 noon EST. All online entries must be received by 11:59 P.M. EST on February 28, 2011. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by February...

Can You Eat In That?(Brief article)
February 1, 2011... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Can you eat in that? A star asks a lot of the outfit she wears to a big event: Will it make the best-dressed lists? Will it stay put when she's posing? And in ten years, will it make...