Allure articles from January 2005

Allure archives from January 2005

Spring Fling.
January 1, 2005... SpringFling Forget the usual batch of tried-and-true pastels. This season we're head over heels for all things dazzling and daring. By Catherine Piercy In every great love story, rules must be broken. Where would literature be, after...

The Influenncers.(fashion designers, beauticians)
January 1, 2005... The Influencers They are, quite simply, the rock stars of the beauty and fashion worlds. While they may not employ burly bodyguards, these six visionaries have more than their fair share of A-list groupies (Jennifer, Julianne, and Sarah...

Mail.(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... Mail A Beautiful Mind Thanks for putting Angelina Jolie on your cover [November]. She's my favorite actress and one of my personal heroes. She saves the world not only on the big screen, but in real life, too. Sandra Johnson St. Cloud, MN...

Cover Look.(Ashlee Simpson grooming)
January 1, 2005... Cover Look The Beat Goes On Who? Ashlee Simpson. What? The January cover of Allure, shot by Michael Thompson. When? October 22. She flew to New York City a few days earlier to rehearse for her now-infamous performance on Saturday Night...

letter from the editor: January '05.(magnifying mirror usage and humiliation of women)(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... Smoke and Mirrors I ran into three people in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel recently who complained to me about their skin. Each one had a similar story. "The magnifying mirror," said one woman. "I can't tear myself away from it. I...

Beauty Reporter.(beauty tips)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Seriously Shiny Gloss * The Sexiest New Hairstyle * Chip-Free Polish In the News Can a pill really help protect you from the sun? Top doctors discuss the new supplement on page 27. 28% of women ages 18 to 34...

Beauty Reporter.(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites editors' favorites Skin-warming blush, budgeproof gloss, and men's scents we want for ourselves. Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites G Girl Cosmetics Bath & Body Fizzing Bath Cakes. These...

Beauty Reporter.(Ellen Pompeo grooming)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter allure's face Ellen Pompeo In Old School, actress Ellen Pompeo had to talk sense into aging frat boys. As a surgical intern on ABC's new series Grey's Anatomy, she gets to defibrillate, intubate, and cross scalpels...

Beauty Reporter.(hairstyles)
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter 5 Top Tips Evening HaiR Evening HaiR Stylist Eugene Souleiman explains the easiest, most elegant evening hair, created for Chanel's spring show: Spritz a volumizing spray just at the roots, then flip hair upside...

Beauty Reporter.
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter makeup trend Record Vinyls Record Vinyls In the spirit of bigger, better, faster, smarter come lip glosses that are (drumroll, please) glossier! Made with a mix of waxes, polymers, and supersaturated pigments,...

Beauty Reporter.(sun vitamines for sun burn prevention)(Clairol hair care kit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter IN THE NEWS Burn Prevention Burn Prevention A new pill is a ray of hope in the battle against sun-induced wrinkles and skin cancer. Sun Vitamines contains a fern-derived antioxidant that, in a Harvard Medical...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101.
January 1, 2005... beauty101 Full Hair Three quick and easy steps for pumping up the volume. By Catherine Piercy Full Hair Three quick and easy steps for pumping up the volume. By Catherine Piercy A Victoria's Secret catalog has more to gawk at...

Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card.
January 1, 2005... Beauty Reporter: Beauty 101 Card Cheat Sheet 1 Shampoo hair, and rub a volumizing conditioner on the ends only. Rinse well, and squeeze out excess water. 2 Blot the hair with a towel. Spread a small dollop of mousse or gel between your...

Fashion Bulletin.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Fashion Bulletin Clothes on the Range * Bold Beaded Necklaces Grecian Formula The hottest trend for spring is Greek to me. One-shouldered goddess gowns with yards of tiny pleats enthralled designers this season. These high-waisted...

Insider Guide.
January 1, 2005... Insider's Guide Experts reveal how to get VIP treatment in a restaurant, stop running late, and more. How to Get your Beauty Sleep By Phyllis Zee Neurologist Zee is the director of the Sleep Disorder Center at Chicago's...

Insider Guide.(ordering tips in a restaurant )(spatulas for skin cream application)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Insider's Guide service How to get vip Restaurant Service By Lois Freedman Freedman is director of operations for Jean-Georges Vongerichten's eight restaurants, including Spice Market, 66, and Jean-Georges. When you go to a top...

Insider Guide.(time management tips)(scarf wearing tip)
January 1, 2005... Insider's Guide Organization How to stop running late By Diana DeLonzor DeLonzor, the author of Never Be Late Again: 7 Cures for the Punctually Challenged (Post Madison), advises Fortune 500 companies. Telling a chronically late...

Total Makeover.
January 1, 2005... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover And They're Off Who says three's a crowd? This year's brave new recruits give us one more reason to love the ultimate head-to-toe makeover. By Meirav Devash now that Total Makeover has become an...

Total Makeover.
January 1, 2005... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover NAME: April Joy Varner, 32 OCCUPATION: Finance director at an investment bank BODY BACKGROUND: "I was never thin growing up, but after I met my now-fiance, Frank, in college, I was so happy that I stopped...

Total Makeover.(Kate Schmidt diet habits)
January 1, 2005... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover NAME: Kate Schmidt, 24 OCCUPATION: Resource librarian at an interior-design firm BODY BACKGROUND: "Weight has always been an issue for me -- I've been over 200 pounds since high school. Then I put on another...

Phenomenon.(Hypnotherapy to remove frustration)
January 1, 2005... Under a Spell Hypnotherapy is being used more and more for losing weight, quitting smoking, and clearing up skin. Is it a simple cure or a dubious stunt? By Kristyn Kusek Catherine was frustrated that, despite training for her first...

Health: Body News.(vitamins for weight loss)(hair styling methods)(toothbrush and oral hygiene)
January 1, 2005... body news Weight-Loss Vitamins Weight-Loss Vitamins Certain vitamin supplements may help control weight, a study of more than 15,000 people suggests. Four supplements -- a standard multivitamin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and chromium --...

Health: Mood News.(women's health reports)
January 1, 2005... MOOD news Dieters' Perception Dieters' Perception Not every woman who sees images of models ends up disparaging her own body. In fact, some feel better about themselves, a study has found. When 92 women viewed magazine advertisements...

Health: Scalpel News.(cosmetic treatment side effects research reports)
January 1, 2005... SCALPEL news Serial Botox Injectors Serial Botox Injectors getting Botox injections regularly for years appears to be safe, according to a review by the Vancouver doctors who first discovered its wrinkle-relaxing benefits....

Directory.(makeup artists)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... directory Makeup Masters The best face painters, from Boston to Boulder. NEW YORK Lepine New York Joey Mills 667 Madison Ave. 212-355-4247 Mills has dozens of magazine covers under his belt, so when he drops names like Cindy and...

Flawless Logic.(makeup artist tips)
January 1, 2005... Flawless Logic aura Mercier did Madonna's makeup for eight years, which is the cosmetics equivalent of being seeded number one at Wimbledon for eight consecutive seasons. It is to Laura Mercier that Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts...

Flawless Logic.(skin care treatment and makeup tips)
January 1, 2005... Steps to Blending I Steps to Blending In Michael Thompson, who shoots for Allure and W, confesses that most photographs of models and celebrities take weeks to retouch: "But when Laura Mercier does the makeup, the skin is so...

alternate reality.(television personalities grooming)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Alternate Reality The stars of The Swan, The Simple Life, Survivor, and American Idol prove that tiny changes can produce a big reveal. By Danielle Pergament if we've learned anything from all the time we've clocked in front of the...

alternate reality.(Amanda Byram makeup and clothing)
January 1, 2005... Amanda Byram Amanda Byram As the Vanna White of makeover shows, Amanda Byram of The Swan admits, "I spend up to two hours getting my hair and makeup done." Bringing out her natural beauty was easy. Makeup artist Scott Andrew rubbed red lip...

alternate reality.(Nicole Richie grooming)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Nicole Richie Nicole Richie Viewers already know Nicole Richie as the potty-mouthed sensation from The Simple Life. Allure uncovered the well-bred girl with impeccable manners (even her two tiny dogs are well-behaved). The transformation...

alternate reality.(Amber Brkich makeup )
January 1, 2005... Amber Brkich Amber Brkich She proved she was as tough as the guys by winning Survivor: All-Stars -- and giving up the girlie stuff. "By the end, we all smelled so bad, we couldn't smell anything else," says Amber Brkich. For this makeover,...

alternate reality.(grooming and hairdressing)
January 1, 2005... Secrets of a Survivor By Jenna Morasca Secrets of a Survivor By Jenna Morasca When I first found out that I was going to be on Survivor: Amazon, I pretty much freaked out. The first thing I thought was, How can I be on TV with hairy...

the best makeovers of all time.
January 1, 2005... the best makeo vers of all time From blonde to brunette, from A to double D, many celebrities today deserve an Academy Award for playing the most elusive role of all: Themselves. Gwen Stefani Before: Just a girl, complete with a...

Makeover All-Stars.(makeover transformations of stars)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Makeover All-Stars Judy Matz, Abigail Einstein, and Sasha Charnin Morrison all captivated readers with their Allure Total Makeover transformations. Now they look back, cut loose, and kiss that dreaded black bathing suit good-bye. ...

Makeover All-Stars.(Judy Matz weight management)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Judy Matz Judy Matz It's been over a year since I completed Total Makeover. Since then, I had gained about five pounds. So to prepare for this shoot, I cracked down: eating and drinking less, working out more -- and I lost the weight....

Makeover All-Stars.(Abigail Einstein personality development)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Abigail Einstein Abigail Einstein When I first heard about this makeover, I thought: Awesome! But all the attention that came with it, even when it was positive, was tough. I didn't tell casual friends or coworkers about what I was doing...

Makeover All-Stars.(fashion editors weight management)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sasha Charnin Morrison Sasha Charnin Morrison Everyone knows that fashion models are tiny, and as a rule, so are fashion editors. I never felt pressure from people in the industry to lose weight -- I think everyone saw me as a big...

business class.(Carolyn Kepcher grooming)
January 1, 2005... Business Class The Apprentice's Carolyn Kepcher has definitely left the boardroom. Our favorite ice queen warms up to a brand-new look. By Sarah Van Boven When the Donald's right-hand woman walked into the studio for her photo shoot...

counter intelligence.(makeup artists selection and customer services)
January 1, 2005... Counter Intelligence Submitting to a department-store makeover can feel almost as risky as gambling. Fifteen simple ways to shift the odds in your favor. By Jenny Bailly On any busy day at a big department store, hundreds of makeovers...

counter intelligence.
January 1, 2005... Stakes are low for counter makeovers -- if you don't like the results, just grab a few tissues and rub. If you ask for "dramatic," you can blame only yourself when you end up resembling a Vegas showgirl. staff

counter intelligence.
January 1, 2005... Counter Intelligence Shy people get the worst makeovers. Shy people get the worst makeovers. Being self-centered, not solicitous, is the key to success at the counter. Most makeup artists are trained to ask questions about your...

counter intelligence.
January 1, 2005... Counter Intelligence BEFORE after The good: "The makeup artist asked me about my skin-care regimen, what I normally wear for evening, what colors I prefer on my eyes, and whether I wear lipstick and liner. He decided on soft purple...

counter intelligence.
January 1, 2005... Counter Intelligence BEFORE after The good: "The artist showed me a mirror and asked if I was OK with her direction. I liked the look and didn't wash it off until bedtime. I got a lot of, 'Wow, where are you off to?' comments." The...

counter intelligence.
January 1, 2005... Go ahead and ruin the big surprise. Go ahead and ruin the big surprise. You'll miss out on the chair-swiveling "ta-da!" moment, but observing every step of the application process will help you replicate those techniques at home. "Always...

A Light In the Attic.(fashion trends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A Light In the Attic Ready for some fresh air? The spring collections are full of fluttery dresses, weightless leathers, filmy tops, and skin-thin knits that go with the flow. Apron Dress Apron Dress Silk tulle dress by Yves Saint...

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Corseted Tulle Corseted Tulle Nylon dress by Donna Karan Collection. Makeup colors: Nude Shimmer eye-shadow quad and #6 lip balm by Clarins. Details, see Credits page. frances little rogers

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Cinched Jacket Cinched Jacket Lambskin jacket and silk-and-lace dress from Dior by John Galliano. Makeup colors: Urbanity eye-shadow quad and Shiniest Rose lipstick by Dior. Details, see Credits page. frances little rogers

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Bow Dress Bow Dress Taffeta-and-organza dress by Marc Jacobs. Makeup colors: Burnish eye shadow, Tulipwood blush, and Vive lipstick by Prescriptives. Details, see Credits page. frances little rogers

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... White Denim White Denim Cotton denim jacket, cropped cotton denim pants, and beaded cotton denim jeans by Ralph Lauren Collection. Makeup colors, on model at far left: Coffee Bean eye-shadow quad, Terra blush, and Champagne on Ice lipstick...

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Beaded Halter Beaded Halter Beaded tulle top and silk pants by Giorgio Armani. Makeup colors: #1 and #20 eye shadows, #15 lipstick, and #4 nail polish by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics. Details, see Credits page. frances little rogers

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Mirrored Sundress Mirrored Sundress Embroidered cotton sundress and leather belt by Prada. Makeup colors: Enchanted Bronze eye shadow, Gray eyeliner, and Natural Beige lipstick by Shiseido. Details, see Credits page. frances little...

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Sequined Cardigan And Skirt Sequined Cardigan And Skirt Sequined cashmere wool cardigan, patent-leather belt, and sequined silk muslin skirt by Louis Vuitton. Makeup colors: Rich Cinnabar eye- shadow duo, Golden Glow blush, and Perfect...

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Stingray Jacket Stingray Jacket Stingray-and-leather jacket and silk jersey viscose dress by Calvin Klein Collection. Makeup colors: Sunset Scene and Hollywood Bronze eye shadows, Silken Taupe eyeliner, Maple lipstick, and Classic Red nail...

A Light In the Attic.
January 1, 2005... Sleeved Bustiers Sleeved Bustiers Embroidered stretch satin bustier, belted silk taffeta pants, stretch jersey bustier with velvet trim, and stretch silk voile skirt by Gucci. Makeup colors on both models: Moonbeam and Topaz eye shadows,...

a light in the attic.(women's clothing buyers guide)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... A Light in the Attic Dressing like an ethereal girl calls for shapely clothes in frothy fabrics -- tulle, chiffon, and voile. Coolest pants? White and cropped. Hottest jacket? Short and snug. And to keep your feet on the ground, spike-heel...

Show Stopper.
January 1, 2005... White-gold-and-diamond necklace by VBH. Felt hat with pheasant feathers by James Coviello. Silk scarves by Hermes. Makeup colors: Dreams eye-shadow quad, Noir eyeliner, Tea Rose blush, and Satinette lip gloss by Chanel. These pages: Hair, Serge...

Show Stopper.(Ashlee Simpson interview)(Interview)
January 1, 2005... Show Stopper Ashlee Simpson decided to be bad, so she left 7th Heaven, dyed her hair dark, and made a rock-tinged album. But her big moment to date wasn't planned. By Alexandra Jacobs Music is my priority," declares Ashlee Simpson....

Show Stopper.
January 1, 2005... Velvet jacket with metal-ring belt by Yves Saint Laurent. Silver-and-tigereye pendant by Bottega Veneta. Faux-ivory-and-gold horn pendant and silver-and-smoky-topaz rings by M+J Savitt. Felt-and-pheasant-feather hat by James Coviello. Details,...

Show Stopper.(Jessica clothing)
January 1, 2005... At age three with sister Jessica (age seven) in Richardson, Texas "When I was younger, I would always follow my sister around. I would try to sing songs like she would." With Jessica at Teen People's second anniversary party, Los Angeles...

Show Stopper.(party wear)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... With Lindsay Lohan after the Golden Globe Awards, Los Angeles "I didn't actually go into the Golden Globes because I was so late. All I had to wear was this purple vintage dress, and everyone was like, 'You cannot wear that.' So my mom went...

private eye.(celebrity clothing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... private eye What would your mother think of that outfit? By Jeffrey Slonim even stratospherically famous stars have one thing in common with the rest of us: mothers who tell it like it is. At the Baby Phat, Imitation of Christ, Tommy...

Essay: The Hunger Strike.(fasting at a spa)
January 1, 2005... the hunger strike Armed only with a desire to purify her body (and a single macaroon in her purse), one woman checked into a clinic for a two-week fast -- and quickly learned that there is more than one kind of appetite. By Edna O'Brien...