Allure articles from June 2006

Allure archives from June 2006

Mail.(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2006... Mail All About Eva It was so wonderful to see a true Latina on your cover [OGarden of Eva,O April]Nand one who is very proud of where she comes from. Eva Longoria demonstrates that background doesnOt matter, and anything is possible....

Beauty By Numbers.
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter Bikinis have spelled sex since their invention in the 1940s. Now they sell menOs magazines, inspire diligence in dieters, and (evidently) enhance the performance of beach volleyball players. We add up the tiny numbers....

Beauty Reporter.(actor Bree Turner)(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter allureOs face Bree Turner After playing blondes in Bring It On Again, American Pie 2, and Sorority Boys, Bree Turner is swapping hair colorNand roles. This month she plays the slightly jaded friend of the so-called...

Beauty Reporter.
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter just try it finger pointers finger pointers After watching women make the same mistakes for decades, manicurist Carolyn Cianciotto decided it was time for some enlightenment. OCertain polishes can make your...

Beauty Reporter.
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter color of the moment bronze eye shadow We used to wear white to create the illusion of a tanNuntil we discovered the trompe lOoeil effect of bronze eye shadow. OIt has a reflective, sunny quality that gives...

Insiders' Guide- Beautiful People.(Shu Uemura: Makeup Artist)
June 1, 2006... Insiders [macron] Guide Beautiful People shu confessions Shu Uemura: Makeup Artist 6[currency]6Most women are intimately familiar with the name Shu Uemura. But few realize it belongs to an actual person. That [macron]s because...

Total Makeover.
June 1, 2006... InsidersO Guide Total MAkeover packing it on By Meirav Devash Whether it means dinner in a four-star restaurant or a slice of pizza at an airport Sbarro, traveling can be rough on the diet. But on their recent trips, Robyn Gombar,...

Total Makeover.
June 1, 2006... InsidersO Guide Total MAkeover Janeene Fears, 34, financial executive PAST TRAVELS: OMy philosophy used to be, when youOre on vacation, youOre on vacation. I ate and drank whatever I wanted and didnOt exercise at all. I donOt normally...

Phenomenon.(beauty secrets )
June 1, 2006... The Tip-off Bobbi Brown, Garren, Susin Garcia. While the latter isn [macron]t well-known, beauty tricks from her *and other readers *are now worthy of the big time. By Colleen Rush 6[currency]6Working at Allure is like being a...

Phenomenon.
June 1, 2006... The Tip-off Bobbi Brown, Garren, Susin Garcia. While the latter isn [macron]t well-known, beauty tricks from her *and other readers *are now worthy of the big time. By Colleen Rush u6[currency]6Working at Allure is like being a...

Phenomenon.
June 1, 2006... The Tip-off Bobbi Brown, Garren, Susin Garcia. While the latter isn [macron]t well-known, beauty tricks from her *and other readers *are now worthy of the big time. By Colleen Rush u6[currency]6Working at Allure is like being a...

Essay.(fragrances)
June 1, 2006... Scents of a Woman Scrapbooks, photo albums, or diaries may be the way some people hold on to their memories, but for one woman, fragrances are her touchstones. By Julia Glass 6[currency]6i am 15, riding in our ultramarine VW bug. My...

Phenomenon.
June 1, 2006... getting a leg up Six women go out on a limb to reshape their lower halves with cardio, body sculpting, and more. Here are the skirt-raising results. By Lauren Iannotti 6[currency]6B6[currency]6etty Grable, Angie Dickin-son, and...

Phenomenon.
June 1, 2006... getting a leg up Problem: Thick legs Name: Shelley*, 26 The expert: Edward Jackowski, chief executive officer of Exude Fitness Center in New York City and author of Escape Your Shape (Thomas Dunne Books). The story: OWhen...

Phenomenon.(cellulite)
June 1, 2006... getting a leg up Problem: cellulite Name: Susan*, 23 The expert: Fred Hahn, owner of the Serious Strength Studio in New York City and author of The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution (Broadway Books). The story: "I've had...

Phenomenon.(straight legs)
June 1, 2006... getting a leg up Problem: straight legs Name: Christina*, 34 The expert: Pilates instructor Mari Winsor. The story: OI grew up in California. We had more important things to worry about than our legsNlike having a nice rack...

Heat Wave.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave When itOs sweltering outside, thereOs no need to sweat your beauty routineNsummerOs the time for light, loose, and easy. Mastering summer beauty is a bit like a martial art: The opponents do not respond to force, and to...

Heat Wave.(makeup)
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave sunny makeup Just as the seasons and the tides follow the laws of nature, relaxed, breezy summer beauty has its own guidelines. There is one steadfast rule: DonOt overdo it. The following are a few of the less obvious...

Hot Summer.
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave in the bag SheOs the one with the perfect bronze tan and her hair windblown just so. Her Herms pareo puts every beach towel to shame. And when the sun sets, sheOs ready for dinner with just a stroke of lip gloss and a few...

Hot Summer.
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave Do-It-Yourself Bikini Wax An interview with Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare spas in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida: Know your limits [degrees]Only clean up the edges. No Brazilians *you [macron]ll wind up...

Hot Summer.
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave An interview with Deborah Lippmann, New York City manicurist and creator of Lippmann Collection Nail Polishes: Cover your bases [degrees]Clean nails with a cotton ball soaked in remover, so there [macron]s no dirt stuck to...

Hot Summer.(toiletries)
June 1, 2006... Heat Wave Summer Stock To everything there is a seasonNand lotions, scrubs, lip balms, and hair treatments are no exception. We grilled the salespeople at some of our favorite beauty boutiques to see which products hit their peak in...

Hot Summer.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Bathing Beauties When the sun comes out, so do the celebritiesNand their bikinis. Jessica Alba, 2006 Gisele Bundchen, 2005 Lindsay Lohan, 2005 Jennifer Aniston, 2005 Elle Macpherson, 2003 Cheryl Ladd, 1978 ...

Metallic.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Wake-Up makeup A touch of gold, a sliver of silver, a dusting of copperNthe newest metallic makeup delivers an eye-opening glow. By Catherine Piercy Silver Lids Silver conducts heat, but it also gives smoky eye makeup a...

Wake Up Makeup.
June 1, 2006... Shining Right Shining Right Take a lesson from Midas *not everything you touch should turn to gold (or silver or copper or bronze). A little bit of shine can go a long way: Choose your metal. To decide which ore is right for you,...

Wake Up Makeup.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Platinum Highlights Platinum Highlights Metallic highlighter Omimics the sheen of dewy, healthy skin,O says Robinette, who suggests patting on a transparent formula where the light hits the face (high on the cheekbones). On pale...

Wake Up Makeup.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Golden Eyes Golden Eyes A wash of gold shadow on the lids has the same effect as a quick nap. OIt brings light to the eyes, so they look open and rested,O says Pecheux. At night, a few coats of black mascara make the shade...

Wake Up Makeup.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Precious Metals Raise an eyebrow (figuratively) with edgy silver shadow. Raise a cheekbone (literally) with shimmering highlighters. The latest metallics flatter every skin tone. Precious Metals 1 Revlon Eyeglide Shimmer Shadow in...

Abs Fab.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... abs fab The good news: Every woman has a six-pack in there somewhere. The even better news: Unearthing it might not be as hard as you think. By Rory Evans Somewhere along the way, daily sit-ups became a measure of celebrity...

private eye.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... private eye WhatOs the sexiest beauty treatment youOve ever had? By Jeffrey Slonim Angie Harmon An Egyptian massage in Hawaii. Two people rub eight different kinds of rare oils on you. When I came out, I was euphoric. ...

letter from the editor: April 05.(nail salon as sanctuary)(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... Special Treatment 6[currency]6Every Sunday, I travel a few blocks from my apartment to a place of sublime comfort. As I walk out the door, I tell my husband I [macron]ll be back in an hour. Let me say right away that I [macron]m...

Beauty Reporter.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter Summer Hair SOS [yen] Smoothing Foundations [yen] Self-tanners With Benefits look now soft waves A brush with romance may soon have more to do with your hair than your love life. OGently brushing through...

Insider Guide.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Insider's Guide ExpertsO tips for feeling energized, starting a jazz collection, mixing cocktails, and more. How to Wear Khaki stylishly An Interview With Jean Touitou Touitou is the designer of the French fashion label A.P.C....

Beauty By Numbers.
June 1, 2006... Beauty Reporter The shape, length, and color of a womanOs fingernails are about more than mere decoration: In imperial China, noblewomen had their long fingernails measured and recorded in marriage contracts to exempt them from manual...

Beauty 101.(Skin care)
June 1, 2006... Beauty 101 Home Peels Brighter skin in three easy steps. By Molly Friedman To shed their skin, snakes rub up against tree trunks. We humans can get to what lies beneath by using our opposable thumbs to reach for a home peel....

Beauty 101.(Skin care)
June 1, 2006... Beauty 101 Card Home Peels Cheat Sheet 1 Cleanse face to remove oil so the active ingredients can penetrate more effectively. Let skin dry completely. 2 Apply the peel over entire face starting at the T-zone Navoid the eye area,...

Fashion Bulletin.(Shirts)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Fashion Bulletin Canvas Bags [yen] Cocktail Rings [yen] Underpinnings 101 shirt tales Sometimes even fashion divas like me just want to be comfortable. ThatOs why shirtdresses are the bomb this season. Whether theyOre belted,...

Mail.
June 1, 2006... Mail All About Eva It was so wonderful to see a true Latina on your cover [OGarden of Eva,O April]Nand one who is very proud of where she comes from. Eva Longoria demonstrates that background doesnOt matter, and anything is possible. Rosie...