Allure articles from January 2009

Allure archives from January 2009

Scene Stealer.(celebrity fashion and grooming)
January 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL Scene Stealer Who? Eva Mendes. What? he January cover of allure , shot by Michael Thompson. When? October 9. Where? An artist's loft in New York City's Chinatown. Why? Later this year, the actress appears with...

Before And Aftermath.(fashion makeovers)(Editorial)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Makeovers used to be a guaranteed hit. Nearly everyone wanted one, nearly every celebrity got oneand anytime a television show or a tabloid needed a boost, it offered one (or two, or 20). Homes got...

Look Now: Tropical Getaway.(make-up and hairstyle trend)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY Judging from the nautical buttons, anchor appliquA[c]s, and navy stripes at many resort shows, designers seem to think we spend a lot of time on the Love Boat. But at the Dior resort show, John Galliano offered a...

Editors' Favorites.(cosmetics and hair care preparations)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2009... Goofproof lip stains, a miracle hair mask, and a bath gel for escapists. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Neil George Intense Repair Mask. This antioxidant-rich cream left our damaged hair feeling like new. $38;...

Smell This: Clear Choices.(C-Thru scents )(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE With everyone yammering about the need for transparency, the new C-Thru scents may be the perfect solution. There are three: Ruby blends peach and vanilla, Blue Opal mixes watermelon and lilac, and Purple Diamond...

Color Of The Moment: Warm Red Lips.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: JESSICA PRINCE Is it a coincidence that thermometers and makeup artists measure heat in red? We think not. Right now, the warmest reds have a touch of brown, such as Shiseido The Makeup Perfect Rouge in Dragon (above right) and...

Picture Perfect.(Casio EX-Z300)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: DANIELLE PERGAMENT A new camera is designed to give you what only concealer, a dermatologist, or good genes could in the past: a better complexion. The Casio EX-Z300 has a Makeup Function feature, which essentially airbrushes...

Free Stuff.(personal care products)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: JENNIFER KASS 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) JANUARY 2...

The Scoop: Skin Shield.(StriVectin Phase-2 Topical Anti-Oxidant)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL WHAT IT IS: StriVectin Phase-2 Topical Anti-Oxidant. WHAT IT CLAIMS: Neutralizes free radicals, which can lead to lines and dark spots; minimizes existing damage. WHAT'S IN IT: BW-2 sulforaphane, an antioxidant...

The $2,200 Scent.(Amethyst Luxury Edition )(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: STEPHANIE TWEITO JACOB Who says money can't buy love? Not Ralph Lauren, whose new Love fragrance Amethyst Luxury Edition costs $2,200 for a half ounce. We took a closer look at the floral-oriental scent with our nose and a...

Best-Sellers: Hair Color.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN As the old maxim goes, nothing endures but changeand American women are proving it by continually reinventing themselves with home hair color. In Missouri, they choose sandy blonde; Oregonians like golden brown; and...

Bold Shoulders.(fashion)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Michael Carl In 1932, costume designer Adrian offset Joan Crawford's hips by accentuating her broad shoulders, widening the actress's gowns to almost absurd proportions. This season, designers are again exaggerating the...

Punk Rocks.(clothing )(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Designers honor fashion's rebels with unraveled tees and destroyed denim. LUST MIKE & CHRIS lambskin jacket, $915 (singer22.com). MUST SCHOTT leather jacket, $475 (schottnyc.com). LUST DEREK LAM lambskin-and-metal...

Mix Masters.(sandals)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Textured and brazen, the latest sandals fuse cotton and wood with exotic skins and heavy metal. CHLOE patent-calfskin-python-and-rubber sandals, $675 (chloe.com). BCBG MAX AZRIA stingray-and-metallic-leather sandals, $325 (bcbg.com)....

How To Deal With Winter Hair.
January 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, CARA BIRNBAUM, AND ELIZABETH ANGELL Expert advice on why we procrastinate and how to get motivated; how to make an easy, irresistible dessert; plus, the weirdest new cocktails. An Interview...

What To Serve For Dessert.
January 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, CARA BIRNBAUM, AND ELIZABETH ANGELL Expert advice on why we procrastinate and how to get motivated; how to make an easy, irresistible dessert; plus, the weirdest new cocktails. An Interview...

Ask allure.(eye liners)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Makeup artist PAT McGRATH Q: My eyes are slightly downturned. Can eyeliner give them a little lift? Susannah, Denver McGRATH'S RESPONSE: Yes. Start at the center of the lid, close to the lashes, and draw a line outward with...

How To Stop Procrastinating.
January 1, 2009... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT, CARA BIRNBAUM, AND ELIZABETH ANGELL Expert advice on why we procrastinate and how to get motivated; how to make an easy, irresistible dessert; plus, the weirdest new cocktails. An Interview...

Easy Tweaks.(hair care and management)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Chris McMillan Often, I run a radical idea by one of my clients, like a major chop or a drastic color changenot because I don't like her look, but because I want to see if she's willing to take a risk. If she isn'tand lots...

Happy New You.(body weight management)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Cara Litke Countless women promise to eat healthfully and work out in the New Yearonly to give up by the time Valentine's Day rolls around. But Dana Lenetz, Lauren Semino, and Suzanne Wilson won't get off so easily. Over the next...

Your Top Breakthrough Products.(beauty products )
January 1, 2009... Vote for the best beauty innovations, and you could win a trip to New York. Apenny for your thoughts is nice, but wouldn't you rather win a trip with spa treatments? We thought so. You and a guest could win a trip to New York City and...

Body News.(stress and influenza, skin aging, and sensitive skin cures)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Kristin Sainani Stress and Flu Fighter Twenty percent of people say that they came down with the flu last winter, according to a Harris Interactive survey. Now researchers have found that a particular antioxidant could help...

Mood News.(food cravings on diet, personal appearance and interpersonal attraction, and women's body image)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Lois B. Morris Giving In to Temptation Some diet experts suggest that depriving oneself of favorite foods can be self-defeating, since the craving may intensify. Now, a study of 24 nonobese people at the State University of...

Makeover Masters.(Directory)
January 1, 2009... We're giving away 739 free haircut and hair-color appointments, makeup applications, and personal-training sessions this month. Every weekday in January, go to allure.com/freestuff to win a service with one of these top experts. FREE...

Best Makeovers Of The Year.(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Rory Evans Talk about change you can believe in. The White House and Congress weren't the only places where transformations occurred in 2008Hollywood also offered its glammed-up version of turning over a new leaf. Here, nine...

Turning Point.(women hairstyles)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Danielle Pergament PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Six actresses on the cusp of stardom avoid Hollywood clichA[c]swhen given a chance to try styles that reflect who they truly are. Carol Channing went to the Academy Awards in...

Shape Shifters.(cosmetics use)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig PHOTOGRAPHED BY THOMAS SCHENK Contour used to mean dark stripes and war paint. A new approach enhances your features without the obvious trickery. The idea of producing higher cheekbones or larger eyes...

Head Trip.(hair styles and colors)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Cara Litke PHOTOGRAPHED BY BAARD HENRIKSEN Chopping it, dyeing it, or letting it go naturalnothing changes your look like a new hairstyle. Six women become transformers. W hile we can't say this story was inspired by Hair, the...

Higher Power.(anti-aging skin creams)(Product/service evaluation)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Mary Rose Almasi PHOTOGRAPHED BY MILES ALDRIDGE Is it possible to get prescription-like results from a beauty-aisle skin cream? Maybe sowe investigate the issue. In a windowless room, 49 barefaced women sit quietly as their...

Doctors' Orders.(nonprescription dermatological products)
January 1, 2009... Byline: ELLEN MILLER You can't find them in Sephora or CVS. You won't see their television ads during Grey's Anatomy . A growing number of companies are making skin-care products to be sold only in doctors' officesbut without a doctor's...

Risky Business.(product testing and advertising of cosmetic products)
January 1, 2009... Careful wording is extremely important on a cosmetic's packaging and advertising. That's because the FDA regulates cosmetic products differently than it does prescription productsprohibiting the former from making "medical claims." So you...

A Sharper Image.(women's clothing for spring collection)
January 1, 2009... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER With their taut waists and stacked heels, the spring collections reflect a tough femininity. Prints pop. Curves collide. Even the ruffles have an edge. CAPTION(S): CRINKLED SUIT ...

A Sharper Image.(women's clothing)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2009... Byline: FRANCES LITTLE Spring swings from draped to molded, with satiny dresses and fitted bombshell looks. There's a bit of Hemingway in the wide belts and polished khakis. And the heels? High pumps, higher platforms, highest fashion....

Horoscope.
January 1, 2009... Byline: BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM The solar eclipse next to Jupiter in Aquarius on the 26th shows that 2009 will be a wild and crazy year. This is good news for those who love adventure, but it may not go over so well with those who prefer...

Fashion Credits.(wome's clothing and accessories)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2009... Cover: The Row polyester cotton T-shirt, $230. Bergdorf Goodman, N.Y.C. 212-753-7300. Cover Look, Page 20: The Row polyester cotton T-shirt, $230. Bergdorf Goodman, N.Y.C. 212-753-7300. Stella McCartney faux-napa-leather bag, $1,195, and...

Beauty Guide.(personal care industry websites)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... The Balm, thebalm.com. Black Radiance, blackradiancebeauty.com. Clinique, clinique.com. Elizabeth Arden, elizabetharden.com. Epionce, epionce.com. JK Jemma Kidd, target.com. Kerastase, kerastase.com. Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, kevynaucoin.com....

What Makes You Feel Beautiful?(female celebrities on the red carpet)
January 1, 2009... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Depending on whom you askand whenbeauty either comes from within or is only skin-deep. We spoke to stars at a CFDA dinner, the CondA[c] Nast Fashion Rocks concert, and a Cinema...