Allure articles from July 2010

Allure archives from July 2010

Pinups.
July 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Pinups Always provocative, never obscenepinups are the ultimate girls next door (minus a few key articles of clothing). Below, the many poses of the pinup over the years. 5,000: Years ago that a nude female was...

Diane Kruger.
July 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE Diane Kruger Diane Kruger was photographed by Michael Thompson in his New York City studio. The two go way backhe first photographed Kruger when she was a teenage model. EARLY BIRD: Kruger arrived early and...

Tan Lines.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Tan Lines I was at a charity dinner at the Plaza Hotel when a woman known far and wide for her caustic, withering judgment swooped down on my group. She traveled clockwise around the table, planting...

Look Now: Skin That Glistens.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY LOOK NOW Skin That Glistens Makeup artists are known for working magic backstage. Pat McGrath's pixie dust of choice at the fall shows: highlighter, which she used to add an almost supernatural radiance to skin....

Editors' Favorites.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2010... EDITORS' FAVORITES A frizz-fighting hair spray, refreshing shower gels, and a mega mascara that truly doesn't clump. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Living Proof Flexible Hold Hairspray. Most hair sprays create frizz, but this...

Makeup Mix Master.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: AMY KELLER LAIRD Makeup Mix Master The whole point of eye-shadow palettes is variety. To prove how versatile EstA[c]e Lauder's new Blue Dahlia kit is, creative director Tom Pecheux sketched three different looks. For each, start by...

Beauty Reporter.
July 1, 2010... BEAUTY REPORTER 71% OF WOMEN SAY THEIR HAIR LOOKS BETTER IN THE SUMMER THAN IN THE WINTER. ALLURE.COM POLL

The Scoop: Germ Warfare.(Clean Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream Unscented)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: SARAH Z. WEXLER THE SCOOP GERM WARFARE THE NEWS: Clean Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream Unscented ($10) claims to kill 99.9 percent of germs for up to four hours after application. HOW IT WORKS: While the alcohol in...

Free Stuff.
July 1, 2010... Byline: DAISY SHAW 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 EDT on the dates below will get one free. Log on to allure.com/freestuff...

Smell This: True Religion.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA LAND SMELL THIS TRUE RELIGION Bohemian denim line True Religion now has a fragrance that mingles fruity notes of Granny Smith apple and mandarin orange with freesia and cedarwood. We took it to Church Street in New York...

Test Run: High And Dry.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: JESSICA PRINCE TEST RUN HIGH AND DRY Plenty of volumizers work well when applied to wet hair before blow-dryingand then are totally useless if your hair flattens out halfway through the day. But new products, including Oribe Dry...

Well Adjusted.(Almay One Coat Dial Up Mascara)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: DANIELLE PERGAMENT WELL ADJUSTED With all the news about nuclear disarmament, the Wall Street sequel, and banking regulations, 2010 is starting to feel a lot like 1987. It seems only fitting that the new Almay One Coat Dial Up...

Power Pills.(Immuno-Viva Core)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: JOAN KRON Power Pills Dermatologists are buzzing about the megadose of antioxidants in a new line of supplements called Immuno-Viva Core. Studies have shown that taking either the soft gels or the cold-pressed oil for 60 days can...

Rosy Outlook.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: BROOKE LE POER TRENCH ROSY OUTLOOK Products for brighter skin usually either fight blotchiness or promote radiance. Now several brighteners are using new ingredients to do the former, the latter, or a little of both. Clarins...

Magic Markers.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE MAGIC MARKERS LIP STAINS: SO PRETTY, SO NATURAL...SO DRYING. NOW TWO COMPANIES HAVE FIGURED OUT HOW TO BRING A WHOLE LOT OF MOISTURE INTO THE EQUATION. TARTE'S NATURAL LIP CRAME PENCILS ARE LOADED WITH JOJOBA OIL...

Best-Sellers: Sunscreen.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN BEST-SELLERS SUNSCREEN Women across the country are taking sun warnings seriously. In Des Moines, they demand a sunscreen that's sweatproof, while New Yorkers don't set foot in Central Park without added pollution...

English Rose.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: BROOKE LE POER TRENCH English Rose Natural, understated, classicChristopher Bailey's designs for Burberry have always been English to the core, and now the fashion house is offering makeup to match. Inspired by the classic English...

Trick.(Shiseido Men's Anti-Shine Refresher Gel)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY TRICK How to fight shine Powder is a sticky mess in the summer, and blotting papers only work if you remember to tuck them in your purse. A better idea from makeup artist Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido:...

Big In Japan.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL BIG IN JAPAN For years, makeup pros have rhapsodized about their love of Japanese brushesbrushes that tended to be exorbitantly expensive and/or require a plane ticket to Tokyo. But now, certain cult favorites are...

Breakouts.
July 1, 2010... Byline: BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT Breakouts Three easy steps to a clear complexion. They say there are no shortcuts in lifeand, as dermatologists have discovered, that principle also applies to treating acne. But while no one pimple cream...

Strong Suits.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: Michael Carl Strong Suits With cutouts peppering the runways this season, a few designers thought to apply that spice to swimwear. Forget nose plugs and beach balls: One of these babies is what a Bond girl would wear aboard her...

Summer Nights.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2010... Summer Nights Floaty dresses, sequined tops, and bags are all about romance. LUST LANVIN silk dress, $4,575, at Lanvin, Bal Harbour, FL (305-864-4254). MUST KAY UNGER silk dress, $79.99, at Marshalls (800-627-7425). LUST ...

Chain Reaction.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Chain Reaction Hammered and braided, chains liven up flat sandals. COACH embossed-leather sandals with metal links, $208 (coach.com). BELLE BY SIGERSON MORRISON leather sandals with metal chains, $195, at Belle by Sigerson Morrison,...

Look Sharp.(Luggage by Phoebe Philo)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Look Sharp Phoebe Philo, CA[c]line's creative director, seems to apply the logic of Occam's razor: The simplest solution is best. In Paris, insiders are flocking to a pop-up store to snatch up Philo's cropped jackets,...

How To Treat A Sunburn.(Susan H. Weinkle)(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEW BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE How to Treat A Sunburn Expert advice on how to make a great cocktail and pack for the beachplus an exclusive look at the beauty secrets of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. An Interview With Susan H....

How To Eat For More Energy.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEW BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT How to Eat for More Energy Expert advice on how to make a great cocktail and pack for the beachplus an exclusive look at the beauty secrets of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. An Interview With Lauren...

Beach-Bag Essentials.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE BEACH-BAG ESSENTIALS Designer Cynthia Rowley has spent time in Thailand, Costa Rica, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic. Her favorite stretch of sand is in Montauk, Long Island. She tells allure what's always in...

Cocktail Hour.(Recipe)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: DAISY SHAW Cocktail Hour When friends materialize for an impromptu party, all you need to get started are lemons and a bottle of vodka. Then rummage through your pantry and follow the combinations from bartender Danielle Motor of...

Insiders' Guide.
July 1, 2010... INSIDERS ' GUIDE "Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." Sam Keen

Ask allure: Makeup Artist Pat Mcgrath.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... ASK allure Makeup artist Pat McGrath Q: I tend to get mascara on my upper lids. What can I do? Lorna, Concord, MA A: Hold a mirror below eye level so you are looking down slightly and your eyes are partially closed. Brush the mascara...

The Ultimate Road-Trip Playlist.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: DAISY SHAW THE ULTIMATE ROAD-TRIP PLAYLIST Without the right soundtrack, a summer road trip is just another boring car ride. Kelson Berkus of playlist.com picks the music you should download before you get behind the wheel. ...

How To Bodysurf.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEW BY DAISY SHAW How to Bodysurf Expert advice on how to make a great cocktail and pack for the beachplus an exclusive look at the beauty secrets of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. An Interview With Dyckman Dyckman is the...

Bella's Beauty Secrets.(Kristen Stewart)(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY Bella's Beauty Secrets Bella Swan, the heroine of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse played by Kristen Stewart, may be mortal, but her otherworldly glow has made her the object of much vampire and werewolf affection. Though...

Lighten Up.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Dick Page LIGHTEN UP Women can get hung up on the idea of summer makeup and feel as though they should run out and buy the latest luminizer and baby pink lip gloss the moment it hits 70 degrees. Instead, think of your makeup the...

Forbidden Fruits.
July 1, 2010... Byline: ZZ Packer FORBIDDEN FRUITS When you're used to church elders telling you exactly what to wear, how do you develop your own sense of style? Through lots of trial and error. The men in the black Southern Pentecostal church in...

Body News.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Kristin Sainani BODY NEWS Easier Weight Loss Choosing a simpler weight-loss plan could help women stick with it longer, a study has found. Researchers surveyed 390 women who were following one of two dietsa structured,...

Mood News.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Lois B. Morris MOOD NEWS Sorority Bodies Women who rush a college sorority view their bodies differently than those who don't try to join one. In a study of 68 women who participated in a rush process and 59 who did not, the...

Foxy News Channel.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: David DeNicolo FOXY NEWS CHANNEL Roger Ailes is such a whiz At the infotainment biz. His Fox News babes are always hot (And health care is a Commie plot!). But we digress; let's start anew To look upon these happy few With locks so...

Summer Of Sexy.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Sarah Z. Wexler PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON SUMMER OF SEXY Glistening skin, kissable lips, beach-tousled hairthe ultimate guide to looking and feeling sultry all summer long. You know her when you see her: body like a felony....

Shiny, Happy People.(celebrities' shiny and radiant skin)
July 1, 2010... Byline: Danielle Pergament Shiny, Happy People There are luminaries, and then there are luminous luminaries, women whose bodies shimmer as if they were sprinkled with fairy dust. The pros who give Jennifer Aniston, BeyoncA[c], and other...

Brush Off.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL BRUSH OFF They may have access to the newest, most advanced everything, but celebrities often turn to something lower-tech to buff their bodies: dry brushing. The idea, which dates back to Greco-Roman bathhouses,...

Skin Deeper.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE Skin Deeper When your body skin needs more than a few pumps of lotion, a visit to the dermatologist may be in order. Here are the latest treatments for: SPIDER VEINS: The FDA-approved injectable Asclera is a...

The Bright Stuff.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Robyn Brown PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON The Bright Stuff Ten easy tips for getting the hottest pedicure of the season without ever setting foot in a spa. After the long, dreary reign of blah gray polishes, things are...

Super Ego.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Danielle Pergament Super EGO Confidence. You've heard of it. It's what allows you to stride happily into a party solo or command the room at a big meeting. And it can be acquired without years of therapy. If you don't believe us,...

Flesh Points.(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER FLESH POINTS Dresses that open and buttons that pop. Saltwater tangles. Bardot tops. Seven ways to show a little and suggest a lot. CAPTION(S): PLUNGING SWIMSUIT Polyamide spandex...

Deadline Diet.
July 1, 2010... Byline: Rory Evans Deadline Diet When you want to lose weight and the clock is ticking, you need to make the most of your timewhether it's ten days or six months. T ick. Tick. Tick. If there were a sound effect for getting things...

More Than A Pretty Face.(Diane Kruger)(Interview)
July 1, 2010... Byline: Judith Newman PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON More Than a Pretty Face Don't underestimate her because she's beautiful. Diane Kruger said so long to Troy and emerged as a serious actress. And she's just getting started. D iane...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2010... fashion credits Cover: Michael Kors cashmere sweater, $1,395. 866-709-KORS. Cover Look, Page 22: Michael Kors cashmere sweater, $1,395. 866-709-KORS. Hermes leather bag with gold plate hardware, $7,850. Hermes.com. Fashion Cravings, Page 48:...

What Is Sexy Now?(Brief article)
July 1, 2010... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN What is sexy now? The definition of sexiness changes depending on whom you talk to. We asked stars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Ball and the Academy of...