Allure articles from January 2006

Allure archives from January 2006

Beauty By Numbers.(trends of makeover)
January 1, 2006... Beauty By Numbers Things have changed in the 40-odd years since Dionne Warwick sang "Don't Make Me Over." Plastic surgery is commonplace on prime-time TV, starlets seem to reinvent themselves weekly, and even inanimate objects (houses,...

Cover Look.(Gwyneth Paltrow)
January 1, 2006... Cover Look Who? Gwyneth Paltrow. What? The January cover of Allure, shot by Michael Thompson. When? September 7. Where? At Lux Studio in New York City, her hometown. Why? Paltrow has generated award buzz for her role in Proof opposite...

Letter from the Editor: January '06.(trends of makeup)
January 1, 2006... Off Base E verything that scares me about makeup could be summed up in one word: foundation. It is crude, heavy, artificial, and altogether unappealing. No wonder people call it base. I can still remember the way the sponge in my...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter Brightening Foundation * High-tech Cream * A Spellbinding Scent look now White Shadow i n battle, white signals surrender-but at the spring fashion shows, the shade was an indisputable winner. "White...

Beauty Reporter.
January 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites An illuminating cream, multitalented mascara, and lip glosses that taste as good as they look. Beauty Reporter Editor's Favorites Good Skin All Bright Moisture Cream. Glucosamine speeds...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter Secret Weapon Better Buffer Better Buffer We've figured out how to walk and chew gum at the same time, but standing on one foot while scrubbing the other still baffles us. To aid the uncoordinated, Revlon came up...

Beauty Reporter.(cosmetics)
January 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter color of the moment Indigo Shadow C omfort isn't the only reason to love denim. New indigo shadows, such as Lancome Color Design in Ciel du Soir (Matte) and Paula Dorf Eye Color Glimmer in Midnight (shown),...

Insider Guide.(Diane von Furstenberg)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... HOW TO DRESS WELL IN THE COLD An Interview With Diane von Furstenberg Fashion designer von Furstenberg has endured winters stylishly in Belgium, Switzerland, and New York City. When it's freezing outside, it's important to dress...

Total Makeover.
January 1, 2006... Insiders' Guide Total MAkeover A Fresh Start 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...

Health: Mood News.
January 1, 2006... MOOD news Self Sympathy Self Sympathy Self-esteem is often touted as the key to mental health. But self-compassion-feeling caring and forgiving toward oneself-may be more central to happiness. Mark R. Leary and other psychologists at...

Allure's A-List.(beauty salons)
January 1, 2006... Allure's A-List You voted, we noted: Readers name their favorite spas, salons, and beauty shops in 11 cities. Applied to celebrities, the term refers to the faces cluttering tabloid covers; to one's group of friends, it is the guest...

The Transformers.
January 1, 2006... The Transformers Celebrities are no strangers to makeovers-they perform some version of them every day before setting foot on a soundstage. Now, five stars share their latest (and greatest) transformations. By Judith Newman B ...

The best makeovers of 2005.
January 1, 2006... The Best Make overs of 2005 * ollywood stars may have access to the best stylists, makeup artists, hair cutters, colorists, trainers, and nutritionists on the planet, but they're as vulnerable to missteps as the rest of us. The main...

Great Expectations.(Gwyneth Paltrow)(Interview)
January 1, 2006... Great Expectations Gwyneth Paltrow may be most comfortable lounging in sweatpants taking care of her family. But she's still very much a star. By Kevin Sessums G wyneth Paltrow is barefoot in the kitchen. For all the shots of her...

Wearing Thin.(movie stars, losing weight)
January 1, 2006... Wearing Thin How are those stars losing so much weight? While the spin is willpower and workouts, the answer may be in a dangerous drug. By Deanna Kizis A publicist, a trainer, and a young movie star are in the green room of a...