Allure articles from June 2008

Allure archives from June 2008

Coming Next Month In allure.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... SPECIAL ISSUE: Sexy Beauty Seductive Eyes, Plumped-Up Lips, and Shiny Hair Bronzing Directory The Best Fake Tans From New York City to Los Angeles The Cravings Diet Eat This Instead of Those Chips One Shade Fits All Skin Tones?...

Sweat.
June 1, 2008... Byline: --SARAH VAN BOVEN Thomas A. Edison famously once said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration." We say that we wish our unwanted beads of the stuff were going toward such a lofty goal. A look at the other...

Funny Business.
June 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Who? Jessica Alba. What? The June cover of allure, shot by Michael Thompson. When? March 10. Where? Pier 59 Studios West in Santa Monica. Why? This month, the actress stars in The Love Guru with Mike Myers and...

Politically Correct.(Editorial)
June 1, 2008... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Carla Bruni, once a saucy model and now the First Lady of France, has sold her fashionable soul. In news photographs of official functions, she's wearing shift dresses...in gray...with flats, as if...

Stained Lips.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --VICTORIA KIRBY Makeup artists conserved their resources at the fall fashion shows, dabbing on a layer of lipstick that was so lightweight and blotted it looked like a stain. "It gives the lips a healthy-looking flush," said...

Editors' Favorites.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Foamy bath salts, flattering pastels, and a hairbrush that fits in your palm. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. CAPTION(S): Paula Dorf Paula's English Garden. One kit for countless summery looks: The shadows brighten all eye...

allure's Face: Lake Bell.(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --DAVID DeNICOLO After playing the psychic in Over Her Dead Body, Lake Bell (her real name; 29, her real age) appears in What Happens in Vegas.... This fall, she will be on hand for the filming of Not Our Class, Dear, a...

Perfectly Polished.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --CARA LITKE With her Bottega Veneta bags and Azzedine Alaia shoes, manicurist Ji Baek practically drips with style. The same can be said of her Manhattan nail salons, Rescue Beauty Lounges, which elevate the basic manicure to a...

Personal Shopper: The ABCs Of CVS.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN There's more to your neighborhood CVS than Band-Aids and Ambien refills. The national pharmacy has recently given its beauty section a makeover, installing over 1,000 advisers trained to dispense skin-care...

Best-Sellers: Waterproof Mascara.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --KATE SULLIVAN Nothing makes you appreciate waterproof mascara like the summer day you forget to wear it (and your regular formula has smeared by noon). Midwesterners go for the blackest of shades; New Yorkers favor oversize...

The Scoop: Tracing Your Roots.(Marc Anthony Pro Root Touch-Up)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL WHAT IT IS: Marc Anthony Pro Root Touch-Up. WHAT IT DOES: The brush-on dye colors roots in about ten minutes, the company says. WHAT'S IN IT: Hydrogen--peroxide and hydrolyzed wheat and soy proteins. HOW IT...

Free Stuff.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --JENNIFER KASS These products aren't available in stores until next month, but 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 for details. JUNE 2...

Hair Power.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Flabby arms have biceps curls; now weak hair has shampoos and conditioners that claim to strengthen it both inside and out. We asked cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson to judge how well four new sets work out. ...

Smell This: Flower Girl.(Vera Wang Bouquet)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --NATALIE TOREN According to Vera Wang, her newest fragrance, Bouquet, "captures the magic of a radiant, modern bride"--a woman who apparently exudes the scent of honeysuckle, black-currant leaves, and dew (a.k.a. water). We...

Color Of The Moment: Sheer Bronze.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --ALEXANDRA JORDAN We like to add a little glow to our skin--but there's a fine line between bronzed and baked. Our favorite new liquid bronzers give the skin a faint hint of color so it "looks more like your natural skin and...

In His Face.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --PATRICIA TORTOLANI The belief that men don't need skin-care advice died out with the word "metrosexual." Here, New Orleans dermatologist Mary P. Lupo explains what they should know. PROBLEM: OILY SKIN SOLUTION: "A mild...

Men's Grooming: Cut And Paste.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --ALEXANDRA JORDAN No self-respecting man likes to look like he's spent hours fluffing his hair. New pomades are hair-type-specific to take away the guesswork--and the girlie-man feeling. VO5 Extreme Style Texturizing Gum "is so...

Summer Splash.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --ALEXANDRA JORDAN A cold Bud, Gold Bond powder--guys have plenty of tricks for keeping cool in the heat. Now, new fragrances provide another option. Very Irresistible Givenchy Fresh Attitude for Men Summer Cocktail (1), Carolina...

In The Shower.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Ellen Miller New tricks for coming clean. By now, of course, you know how to take a shower: Get wet, lather up, and rinse off. But there's a bit more to it than you think. For example, did you know that the chlorine in your...

Summer: Hot List.
June 1, 2008... Flowing dresses, effortless makeup, enviable getaways--seven stylish women share what they have in store for summer. Molly Sims, actress Maui, Hawaii. "My boyfriend surfs, and he's going to teach me in Hawaii this summer." ...

Taking Flight.(feather dresses)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: Michael Carl I always assumed that feathers were strictly for the birds (and perhaps the occasional boa), but designers gave them free range on the runways this season. Airy plumes adorned thigh-grazing dresses for a look that...

Anne Hathaway.
June 1, 2008... Byline: --KATE SULLIVAN Hathaway's transition a few years ago from teen queen ( The Princess Diaries ) to full-blown actress (in movies with--shocking!--nudity) was seen as too abrupt by some. In fashion, the metamorphosis was seamless....

Summer Stock.(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2008... Airy dresses, woven bags, and leather wedges give weekend wear an easy upgrade. LUST BOTTEGA VENETA silk shirt, $1,360, silk top, $450, and silk briefs, $930 (bottegaveneta.com). MUST GGBLUE cotton silk blouse, $104 (ggblue.com)....

Reign Drops.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Teardrop earrings swing between old-world and new with diamonds, fine filigree, and tasteful glitz. MARTIN KATZ diamond-tourmaline-and-gold earrings, $49,500, at Martin Katz, N.Y.C. (212-759-7900). TIFFANY & CO....

How To Create A Stylish Ponytail.
June 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY ELLEN MILLER, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN Expert advice on dressing for hot weather, planning an adventure vacation, and more. An Interview With Guido A London-based hairstylist and Redken...

How To Rent A Cool Car.(Interview)
June 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY ELLEN MILLER, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN Expert advice on dressing for hot weather, planning an adventure vacation, and more. An Interview With Stephan Wilkinson Wilkinson is the automobiles...

Ask allure.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: Dermatologist Patricia Wexler Q: Is there anything I can do to get rid of stretch marks? --Elaine, Springs, NY WEXLER'S RESPONSE: Stretch marks are areas where the skin has been strained and thinned, collagen and elastin have...

How To Dress In Hot Weather.(Interview)
June 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY ELLEN MILLER, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN Expert advice on dressing for hot weather, planning an adventure vacation, and more. An Interview With Tracy Reese Reese is a New York City--based...

Southern Comfort.(Katie Lee Joel )(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --ELIZABETH ANGELL She learned to cook in her grandmother's West Virginia kitchen, but now Katie Lee Joel plays host to foodies and celebrities in her Hamptons and Manhattan homes. In her first book, The Comfort Table (Simon...

How To Plan An Adventure Trip.(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY ELLEN MILLER, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN Expert advice on dressing for hot weather, planning an adventure vacation, and more. An Interview With Mollie Fitzgerald Fitzgerald is a co-owner of...

Purple Haze.(Jeannie Ralston)(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --HANNAH MORRILL Former allure contributor Jeannie Ralston, author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen: A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming (Broadway Books), left Manhattan for Texas to start a lavender farm and a line of beauty...

How To Choose A Good Book.(Interview)
June 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY ELLEN MILLER, DANIELLE PERGAMENT, AND SARAH VAN BOVEN Expert advice on dressing for hot weather, planning an adventure vacation, and more. An Interview With Mary Gay Shipley Shipley is the owner of That...

Arm Wrestling.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... It's bad enough being trapped on a plane for hours, but to have to do it with nowhere to rest your weary elbows is just cruel. Wendy Perrin, consumer news editor at Conde Nast Traveler , offers her tips for staking out your territory: Go...

Simply Done.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Dick Page I do not believe in rules--I believe in trying it all and discovering what works for you. Having said that, I've seen a lot of people who are well versed in makeup fall into basic traps. So these aren't my rules for...

Essentials.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Skip the product arsenal. If you're reaching for eye-shadow base, eye shadow, liner, brow filler, and thickening and lengthening mascaras, it's too much. Nor do you need tinted moisturizer, foundation, blush, concealer, and powder. Leave some...

Short Stop.(weight loss)
June 1, 2008... Byline: Cara Litke Anyone who has been stuck waiting in traffic knows how frustrating it is to come to a complete halt when you still have miles to go. Deidre Sully, Kathleen McNary, and Heather Allison know the feeling, too, only for...

The Vow Factor.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Amy Bloom A prettier dress, a more flattering hairstyle: A second wedding brings the chance for new beginnings--and reveals what remains unchanged. My mother loved a party. Late in life, anxiety and fatigue overtook her, and...

Body News.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Kristin Sainani Cell Phones and Sleep P rolonged cell-phone use before bedtime may impair your sleep quality. In a study of 71 people, participants took longer to reach deep sleep (an average of 22 versus 16 minutes) and had...

Mood News.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Lois B. Morris "Do I Look Fat in This?" T hat loaded question was the focus of Lynette Evans and Arthur A. Stukas, psychologists at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. They surveyed 39 couples to determine what women...

The allure A-List.
June 1, 2008... Byline: --LIANA SCHAFFNER We polled, you told: Readers name their favorite salons, day spas, and beauty boutiques in 12 cities. W e might choose a restaurant without consulting Zagat's or hit the street before checking the weather...

Top Spa.(Lake Austin Spa Resort)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --NATALIE TOREN Sometimes, the little guys really do finish first--just ask the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin. The small, cozy retreat was named this year's Best Vacation Spa by allure 's readers in a nationwide poll. Perched...

Super Store.(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --LAUREN COHEN allure readers voted Sephora the country's Best Beauty Boutique by overwhelming margins. (For locations, see sephora.com.) A peek at the top-selling products. NEW YORK CITY: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler ...

Clear Winners.
June 1, 2008... Byline: --BY CARA LITKE I melda Marcos once said, "Beauty is not extravagance; beauty is life." For once, we actually agree with the former First Lady--and apparently you do, too. When we asked our readers to tell us which beauty...

Running For Office.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Kate Sullivan Our interest in the personal habits of political figures wasn't born with the television age--long before Kennedy wore makeup for a televised debate with Nixon, Americans pored over trivia about George Washington's...

Eternal Sunshine.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON Glowing skin, smooth hair, stylish sandals--easy ways to have a sexy summer. Some women seem incapable of letting down their hair in summer. We've all seen them posing by the...

Body Heat.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Meirav Devash When the temperature soars, hair, makeup, and skin take a beating. But there's hope. From a makeup artist on location in Greece, a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, and more, tricks that stand up to the sun. As the...

Dry Ideas.(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2008... Byline: --ELLEN MILLER For fighting wetness, there's new strength for underarms--and new technology for other body parts. We asked Amy B. Lewis, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Yale University, to evaluate the latest. ...

Speckled.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Rebecca Mead PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARILYN MINTER Whether there's just a spray across the nose or constellations on the body, freckles are striking--if not always welcome. Lawful heart, did anyone ever see such freckles?" These were...

Secrets & Buys.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Rory Evans. PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON Beauty-supply stores carry cult brands and unique products you can't find at the department or drugstore--just ask the pros who shop there. T he next time you're in Lawrence, Kansas,...

Body Of Evidence.
June 1, 2008... Byline: Ginny Graves PHOTOGRAPHED BY ILAN RUBIN The scientific approach to weight loss might contradict everything you thought you knew about fat, carbs, and exercise. For years, diet-book authors, weight-loss gurus, and talk-show...

Day Glow.(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2008... Byline: FRANCES LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICOLAS MOORE NO WASHOUTS. NO WIPEOUTS. NO WIMPY LITTLE PRINTS. THIS SUMMER'S SUITS ARE DRENCHED IN COLOR AND DRIPPING WITH DETAILS. The perfect foil for a neon bikini or a sky blue maillot is...

Horoscope.
June 1, 2008... Byline: BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM Avoid making any hard-and-fast commitments on the 19th and the 26th, when Mercury and Uranus will be changing direction. These planets are infamous for bringing about surprise twists. Instead, try to wait...

Fashion Credits.(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2008... Cover: Lanvin silk satin dress, $4,300, and silver-and-crystal choker on grosgrain ribbon, $2,290. Susan of Burlingame, Burlingame, CA. 650-347-0452. Cover Look, Page 40: Lanvin silk satin dress, $4,300, and silver-and-crystal choker on...

Beauty Guide.(Brief article)(List)
June 1, 2008... Annick Goutal, annickgoutal.com. Arcona, arcona.com. Ardell, ardelllashes.com. Babyliss, babyliss.com.uk. Bare Escentuals, bareescentuals.com. Benefit, benefitcosmetics.com. Ben Nye, bennye.com. Blue Lizard, bluelizard.net. Bobbi Brown,...

What's Your Biggest Phobia?
June 1, 2008... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN You might think that celebrities would reveal their greatest fears only to their shrinks, but when we asked them to divulge their phobias at the Sundance Film Festival, the SAG...