Allure articles from March 2008

Allure archives from March 2008

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March 1, 2008... How to Look and Feel Younger Expert Advice on Creams And Treatments, the Best (And the Most Overhyped) New Procedures, an Anti-Aging Diet, and Makeup That Takes Off Years. Plus, the Truth About Antioxidants. Gutsy Pastels Spring's...

The Mail.(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2008... Good Girl Thank you for putting Rihanna ["Bright Young Thing," January] on your cover. She is so beautiful and talented. I have been buying your magazine for almost two years, and it is so refreshing to see a woman of color on your cover....

Fakes.(femenine beauty and plastic surgeries)
March 1, 2008... Byline: SARAH VAN BOVEN T. S. Eliot's declaration that "humankind cannot bear much reality" seems especially true about what we see in the mirror. Padding, paint, choppersthere isn't much we haven't tried to make our looks more...

Behind The: Scenes.(makeup artists and shoe designers)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Hannah Morrill W hat do you get when you combine a master shoe designer, a dazzling fashion team, and an impeccable hairstylist? The real riddle arises when it's time to photograph them for allure' s Influencers portfolio. Each...

Bare Essentials.(Kate Beckinsale, star of Snow Angels, photoshoot preparations for hair and makeup)
March 1, 2008... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL Who? Kate Beckinsale. What? The March cover of allure , shot by Michael Thompson. When? November 28. Where? Pier 59 Studios in New York City. Why? The British actress stars in Snow Angels with Sam Rockwell, out this...

Made To Odor.(customized production of perfumes)(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief At a cosmetics company in the Midwest (yes, they exist), I was invited to create my own fragrance from little brown bottles of essential oil. The company's head perfumer, a Frenchman, watched in Gallic...

Side-Parted Ponytail.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY Hairstylists were taking sides at the spring shows, creating ponytails with parts that veered far from center. "It's a casual look that doesn't seem fussed over," said hairstylist Orlando Pita of the hair at Marni,...

Editors' Favorites.(skin creams and cosmetics)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Seriously sexy lashes, sunscreen made easy, and six sweet bath oils, miniaturized. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. CAPTION(S): Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Intensive 3-in-1 Eye Cream. The hydrolyzed soy protein, yeast...

Olivia Wilde.(interview)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... Byline: DAVID DeNICOLO The middle child of a family of elite journalists, Olivia Wilde, nA[c]e Cockburn, trod a privileged path though Georgetown Day School and Andover. That's where the predictable stops. She attended the Gaiety School of...

World Pieces.(fashion designer Christopher Kane )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: LAUREN COHEN British designer Christopher Kane is new on the fashion radar, and this spring he's branching out into beauty. He collaborated with LancA[acute accent]me to create the Juicy Tubes World Tour, glosses inspired by his...

Easy On The Eyes.(L'Oreal Paris' Skin Genesis Daily Treatment Eye Serum anti-aging cream)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: LIANA SCHAFFNER Treating signs of aging may be a matter of concentrationat least with the new serums, which target fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness around the eyes more aggressively than diluted creams do. "Serums contain higher...

Free Stuff.
March 1, 2008... Byline: PATRICIA TORTOLANI 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. ...

Rainbow Bright.(C-Scope Vibrant Eye Waterproof Mascara )(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: JENNIFER KASS Having created just about every color under the sun, makeup companies are going back to good old ROY G. BIV. Vincent Longo C_Scope Vibrant Eye Waterproof Mascara comes in shades of grass green, candy-apple red, and...

Anti-Agers.(Vitamins A and E battles skin aging)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Whatever their time zone, American women are focused on turning back the clock. In Oregon, they take a daily dose of vitamins (wrinkle fighters A and E in a cream), while New Yorkers choose antioxidants to protect...

Charm School.(Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring and Prada's Infusion d'Iris Parfum de Sac )
March 1, 2008... Byline: LIANA SCHAFFNER Fragrance lovers have a charming new way to wear their favorite scents. The Marc Jacobs Daisy Solid Perfume Ring, which can be slipped on a finger or hung from a key chain, is as sweet as the soft floral notes...

Au Jus.(Chloe S.A. perfume)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: PATRICIA TORTOLANI In 1956, ChloA[c] launched its first prA*t-A -porter collection and introduced Parisian women to the kind of Bohemian femininity that has become a trademark of their style. Now, with a new signature fragrance,...

Straight Dope.(Nexxus Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL WHAT IT IS: Nexxus Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray. WHAT IT DOES: Straightens unruly hair on contact and, with continued use, is supposed to encourage hair to remain that way. WHAT'S IN IT: Silicones, PVP...

White Nails.(nail polish use on different skin color)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: LAUREN COHEN White nail polish is abandoning its association with tacky French manicures. Worn all over the nails, "it makes just as strong a statement as dark winter nail colors," says manicurist Deborah Lippmann. Opaque pure...

The Spa Pedicure.(foot manicure tips)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Ellen Miller Six easy steps to happy (and soft and smooth) feet. Most at-home pedicures are like a NASCAR pit stopa quick polish change, one squirt of foot lotion, and you're racing out the door. But "to keep feet healthy and...

The Hair Diaries.(hairdressing)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Victoria Kirby Five masters of the runway explain their inspirations, methodsand tips you can use at home. A recent poll showed that women spend an average of 23 minutes styling their hair before a big event. That's nearly...

Spring Hot List.(women's fashion and style)
March 1, 2008... Bold makeup, charming accessories, floral dresseseight stylish women show us how to celebrate the season. Gemma Ward, Model Chanel polyester bag. "I'll use this for picnics and the beach. I can't wait!" Daisies. "A fresh daisy...

Block Party.(color-block paintings serve as inspiration for fashion designers Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander, and Donna Karan)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Michael Carl Back in 1965, Yves Saint Laurent centered an entire collection around Piet Mondrian's color-block paintings, duplicating Broadway Boogie Woogie on a shift dress that's now a museum piece. This season, several designers...

Victoria Beckham.(fashion sense and style)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Victoria Beckham loves fashion, photographers, and her own over-the-top image so much, you can't help but cheer her oneven as she winds up on Mr. Blackwell's worst-dressed list. Unlike some less-skilled professional...

Club Members.(buyers guide for clothing and accessories)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Striped pants, easy shirtdresses, and bright sweaters take the starch out of prep classics. CAPTION(S): LUST LOUIS VUITTON polyester knit sweater with sequins, $1,080 (louisvuitton.com). MUST J.CREW cotton sweater, $58...

The Big Time.(watches for women)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Masculine featuresgutsy size, classic stainless steelare now fit for a woman's wrist. CAPTION(S): HERMAS watch, $3,025 (hermes.com). TAG HEUER watch, $2,895 (tagheuer.com). CARTIER watch, $7,500 (cartier.com). ...

Hold, Please.(handbags maintenance, design, and usage)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Cara Litke The perfect day bag has a spacious interior, luxurious touches, and a conscientious owner. Handbags have always had more star power than other accessoriesthey've been named after princesses (Grace Kelly) and...

How To Touch Up Your Makeup.
March 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA LITKE AND BROOKE LE POER TRENCH Expert tips on caring for your jeans, telling a good story, organizing your mail, and more. An Interview With Molly R. Stern Stern is a Los Angelesbased makeup artist who...

How To Manage Your Mail.(an interview With Donna Smallin)(Interview)
March 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA LITKE AND BROOKE LE POER TRENCH An Interview With Donna Smallin Smallin is an organizational expert and author of The One-Minute Cleaner (Storey Publishing) . Telling someone who struggles with a mountain...

Ask allure.(use of tinted moisturizer in makeup)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Makeup artist Pat McGrath Q: Will tinted moisturizer really give me enough coverage? Katie, Rhinebeck, NY MCGRATH'S RESPONSE: The advantage of tinted moisturizer is that you get a sheer finish that looks flawless but not heavy. Try...

How To Tell A Great Story.(Anna Deavere Smith on great storytelling)
March 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA LITKE AND BROOKE LE POER TRENCH An Interview With Anna Deavere Smith Deavere Smith is an actress and playwright and the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant. Her one-woman shows, Fires in the Mirror and...

British Invasion.(Burberry's new perfume, The Beat)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY The Burberry fragrancesBrit, London, Weekendare decidedly straightforward in name, but the brand's newest scent, The Beat, evokes a much more free-spirited attitude. We asked creative director Christopher Bailey to...

How To Care For Your Jeans.(fashion designer Scott Morrison on taking care of your jeans)
March 1, 2008... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY CARA LITKE AND BROOKE LE POER TRENCH An Interview With Scott Morrison Morrison is the cofounder and designer of Earnest Sewn. Years ago, denim was an industrial fabric, but now the treatments we use to make...

Kill Clutter.(kitchen cleanliness and weight loss)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: ELLEN MILLER Clearing out your kitchen could help you drop pounds, according to organizational expert Peter Walsh, as he explains in his new book, Does this Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? (Free Press). The title of the book is...

On The Marc.(makeup for Marc Jacobs' fashion shows)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Dick Page I've done the makeup for Marc Jacobs's shows for eight years, and we always do something new. We've created wildly different makeup looksand most of them are still relevant today, even though they were intended for a...

Basic Training.(weight loss exercises)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Cara Litke Some trainers make it sound like anyone with a calculator can lose weight: Burn more calories than you take in and you're all set. But Deidre Sully, Kathleen McNary, and Heather Allison know that it takes motivation and...

Relative Beauty.(Short story)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Elizabeth Benedict In a pair of sisters, there's always the smart one and the pretty one. So what happens when the line between them begins to blur? I have a very pretty sister. How do I know? My friends tell me. "Wow," one of...

Doc Hollywood.(plastic surgeon Raj Kanodia aides Hollywood celebrities)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Joan Kron What's it like to see your work onscreen but never be able to take credit for it? Ask plastic surgeon Raj Kanodia, Hollywood's best-kept secret. Raj Kanodia is down on one knee in his Beverly Hills operating room,...

Body News.(movement therapy using vibrating platform promotes weight loss and treats osteoporosis, a new skin cream against acne rosacea, and phototherapy for skin aging prevention)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Kristin Sainani A device used to treat osteoporosis may have a surprising side effectpreventing abdominal fat. Mice placed on a vibrating platform 15 minutes a day for 15 weeks developed stronger bones and 27 percent less torso fat...

Mood News.(tetrahydrocannabinol and depression, fear of gaining weight in women, and the relationship of fertility and women attractiveness)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Lois B. Morris Happiness Helper W hile investigating the way marijuana enhances mood, researchers at McGill University in Canada have made an interesting discovery. Experimenting with a synthetic cannabinoid equivalent to THC...

Scalpel News.(breast implant ruptures, Glabellar furrow relaxation, and new anesthetic cream Pliaglis)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Joan Kron Breast Check B reast implants are not lifetime devices; as research has shown, they often have to be replaced. Because there is conflicting data on implants' longevity, a group of British physicians offered free MRIs...

10 Minute Beauty.(beauty tips)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Jolene Edgar It's pretty remarkable what some people can do in under ten minutes: somersault 29 times on skis (Christian Rijavec in Austria); swallow 552 oysters (champion speed-eater Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas); plant 51...

Game On.(The Sims 2, Rock Band, WWE Smackdown Vs. RAW, and Mass Effecy)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Beth Kwon Ms. Pac-Man had it easy: All she needed was a pink bow to stand out in the dismal fashion landscape of early video games. Today, the options for your avatar's wardrobe, body type, and hair color put Ms. Pac-Man's...

The Influencers.(practice of fashion designers and makeup artists)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Lindsy Van Gelder PHOTOGRAPHED BY NORMAN JEAN ROY Behind every sexy shoe, rich lipstick, or showstopping hairstyle, there's a creative spirit. We take a look at today's most innovative fashion and beauty experts. The Sensualist...

Spring Awakening.(cosmetics)(List)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Cara Litke PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON We like our potatoes with caviar and our denim with Prada on top. The same blend of basics and sophistication happens with the new spring makeup. Instead of classic red lips, they're...

Talent Show.(clothes buyers guide)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG KADEL They're the trendsetters of tomorrow. She's the actress of the moment. Eight edgy new designers pin their clothes on megabeauty Megan Fox. FOX HUNT It's show-business tradition for actresses to...

Junk-Food Dieters.(dieting, food habits, and weight loss)
March 1, 2008... Byline: Lesley Rotchford PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICOLAS MOORE Snack packs. Chewing gum. Potato chips. Many women are padding their dietsto avoid padding their thighs. I'm a very healthy eater," says Emily*, a 30-year-old, stick-thin...

Artificial Intelligence.(condiments and skewers)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: HANNAH MORRILL For those who want even their healthy diet food to at least taste like junk, there are new low-calorie seasonings that add lowbrow flavors to just about anything. We conducted a taste test. BACON SALT ($4.49,...

Pill Poppers.(weight loss pills safety and health aspects)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Byline: CARA LITKE Alli, the first FDA-approved weight-loss pill for use without a prescription, came out last June to much acclaimalready, more than 2 million starter packs have been sold. Alli works by blocking the absorption of a...

The Visionaries.
March 1, 2008... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG WILLIAMS THEY DON'T JUST MAKE CLOTHES. THEY MAKE AN IMPACT. FIVE ARTISTS WHO SHAPE THE WAY WE DRESS. CAPTION(S): VOLUMINOUS DRESS FLORAL SUIT BACKLESS DRESS CHECKED DRESS COATDRESS...

Horoscope.
March 1, 2008... Byline: BY CHRISTOPHER RENSTROM This month, confrontations abound when Mars and Pluto are particularly combative on the 7th, 21st, and 30th. It will be up to you to defuse tense situations as they happen. Rather than getting frustrated,...

Fashion Credits.(clothes)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2008... Cover: Dolce & Gabbana silk tulle dress, $11,995. Dolcegabbana.it. Cover Look, Page 70: Dolce & Gabbana silk tulle dress, $11,995. Dolcegabbana.it. Burberry London wool cardigan, $495. Burberry.com. Chanel lambskin-and-metal bag, $2,650....

How Is Your Closet Organized?
March 1, 2008... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Thanks to the proliferation of reality shows about clutter (and outposts of the Container Store), a perfectly arranged closet has begun to seem like a symbol of a virtuous life. We...