Allure articles from July 2007

Allure archives from July 2007

Mail.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... The Mail Girl Gone Wild Lindsay Lohan is a golden goddess of the silver screen and more than a movie star ["Coming of Age," May]. She's like the screen luminaries of the past -- Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte Bardot, and Lana Turner -- and...

Beauty By Numbers.(fashion trivia)
July 1, 2007... Beauty By Numbers Models 1852: Year Maria Vernet Worth, a Parisian shopgirl, became the first fashion model by acting like a mannequin to help out her dress-salesman husband. 17: Waist measurement of the first famous model, Lisa...

Cover Look.(Liv Tyler)(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Cover Look Liv Strong Who? Liv Tyler. What? The July cover of Allure, shot by Michael Thompson. When? April 18. Where? At Lux Studio in New York City, not far from Tyler's town house. Why? This month, Tyler costars with Scott Speedman...

Beauty Reporter.(thick eyebrows)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Smooth Legs Fast * Beachy Scents * One-Minute Nails Look Now Eyebrows Go Bold Not since a bushy-browed Brooke Shields emerged from The Blue Lagoon have thick eyebrows been so hot. On the fall runways, they...

Beauty Reporter.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Editors' Favorites Mouthwatering lip glosses, a rich hair mask, and a cult product improved. Juara Skincare Tiare Jasmine Tea Bath & Shower Gel. With its spicy scent of jasmine tea, vanilla, amber, and musk, this...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Smell This Ocean Breeze Whether your ideal weekend involves a seaside roller-coaster ride or lounging at the beach club, two new fragrances offer an instant escape. Bond No. 9 New York Coney Island blends margarita...

Beauty Reporter.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Light Touch Light Touch Dabbing on a heavy fragrance is as appealing in the heat as swimming in wool trousers; that's why a number of popular scents have a new, breezier interpretation: Dior J'Adore Satin Moisture...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Express Nails Not since paint by numbers has coloring been so simple. Yves Saint Laurent Nail Touch Nail Lacquer Pen Brush comes in a convenient flow-through applicator and forgiving shades of nude and baby pink....

Beauty Reporter.
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter The Sex Files Sophia Loren once said, "Sex appeal is 50 percent what you've got and 50 percent what people think you've got." The screen siren's ratio skewed a bit higher, but the power of perception can help, too....

Beauty Reporter.
July 1, 2007... Beauty Reporter Allure's Face Amanda Bynes Amanda Bynes grew up watching Carol Burnett in Thousand Oaks, California, and then had her own self-titled sketch show on Nickelodeon. This month she plays Tracy Turnblad's best friend,...

Beauty Reporter.
July 1, 2007... Beauty 101 Bikini Wax Get swimsuit-ready in six easy (we swear) steps. By Victoria Kirby Mark Twain once said, "Man is the only animal that blushes...." Could it be because we're the only creature who subjects our bikini line...

Beauty Reporter.
July 1, 2007... Beauty 101 Cheat Sheet 1 Clean skin with a wet washcloth or a facial toner. Pat dry and dust baby powder on the area. 2 Place a towel on the floor in front of a full-length mirror, then sit on the towel with one leg bent so the...

Fashion Bulletin.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Fashion Bulletin Flat Sandals * Jessica Biel's Styles * Bikinis 101 Shirt Tales By Michael Carl Quick -- what do the leading ladies of Risky Business, Barefoot in the Park, and Breakfast at Tiffany's have in common? For their...

Style 101.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Style 101 The Right Fit The difference between a bikini that looks good and one that should be cast out to sea is fabric, cut, and fit. * No matter what size you are, your bikini should have a high Lycra content. "You want at least 90...

Insiders' Guide.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Insiders' Guide Expert advice on throwing a glamorous pool party, wearing bright colors, and more. How to get a great pedicure An Interview With Elle Elle is a manicurist and pedicurist whose clients include Jennifer Lopez,...

Beautiful People.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Beautiful People Endless Summer Christiane Celle: Boutique Owner By Victoria Kirby Christiane Celle believes her destiny was written in the stars. "In the Chinese horoscope, I'm a dog, which means I have a strong sense of...

Total Makeover.
July 1, 2007... Total Makeover Travel Plans By Elizabeth Einstein For most people, traveling means taking in the sights, not the inside of a gym. But Chopin Rabin, Kathleen Maignan, and Barbara Drayer know that to keep losing weight, they need to...

Bee Sting.(Viewpoint essay)
July 1, 2007... The Sting The author was in no hurry to tie the knot -- until a near-fatal accident put her life (and her love) in a very different perspective. By Susan Choi First past that spot -- where the path passes over gnarled tree roots,...

Secret Surgery.(genital enhancement)(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Secret Surgery With porn going mainstream and plastic surgery more common than ever, perhaps it's no surprise that vaginal enhancement is popular. By Joan Kron Much of cosmetic surgery is still discussed in whispers and layered with a...

Body News.
July 1, 2007... Body News By Kristin Cobb Weight Myth It is assumed that dieting and exercising reduces weight better than dieting alone. But in a six-month study, people who cut calories by 25 percent and others who cut calories by 12.5 percent and...

Mood News.
July 1, 2007... Mood News By Lois B. Morris Eyes vs. Mouths People perceive faces differently based on their cultures. Masaki Yuki of Hokkaido University, in Japan, and his colleagues created images of faces with ambiguous expressions, such as a happy...

Directory.(Directory)
July 1, 2007... Directory Bikini Lines The smoothest skin from Madison Avenue to Little Santa Monica Boulevard. NEW YORK Sothys Spa Arlene Baldasare-Colannino 37 W. 57th St. 212-688-9400 A wax is a little like a flu shot -- painful but necessary...

Rules of Attraction.
July 1, 2007... Rules of Attraction Of course, sexy is as sexy does -- but smoldering eyes, gleaming skin, and touchable waves sure can't hurt. By Brooke Le Poer Trench It is better to be looked over than overlooked," Mae West said, and these...

Natural Resoursces.
July 1, 2007... Natural Resources Give peace a chance by loving, not fighting, your hair's inherent texture. By Elizabeth Einstein Since Biology 101, we've known we're a product of both nature and nurture -- and it's true right down to the tips of our...

Trade Secrets.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Trade Secrets Five top makeup artists share their most valuable products. By Jolene Edgar The contents of makeup artist Dick Page's kit, from left to right, top to bottom: 1. M.A.C. Face and Body Foundation. 2. Foundation from Inoui...

Saving Your Neck.(proper care for the neck)
July 1, 2007... Saving Your Neck The face isn't the only place that ages. A little effort now can keep the most neglected body part tight, smooth, and even swanlike. By Margaret Lee More reasons to add to your jean pool: Slouchy fit, skinny fit,...

Jean Sweep.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Jean Sweep More reasons to add to your jean pool: Slouchy fit, skinny fit, high- rise, mid-rise, wide leg, straight leg, dark rinse, faded finish. And that's not counting the jackets. Jean Jacket Denim jacket by Gap. Jeans by...

Jean Sweep.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Jean Sweep Nothing sets off jeans like a cotton tank or a tails-out denim shirt. For kicks, put biker boots with slouchy jeans and platforms with slim ones. -Frances Little SEYCHELLES leather wedges, $95 (shopkitson.com). ...

Bottoms Up!(derriere)
July 1, 2007... Bottoms Up! The shape of things -- specifically, the butt we covet -- has changed in recent years. So long, stick figure. Hello, high, round, and firm. By Rory Evans The name Beyonce sounds bouncy. Shakira, meanwhile, sounds like...

Sweet Emotion.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Sweet Emotion Most celebrity children can't stay out of rehab (or jail). But for Liv Tyler, being the good girl is the only way to rebel. By Rebecca Mead When Liv Tyler was pregnant with her son, Milo, she and her musician...