Allure articles from March 2010

Allure archives from March 2010

Shopping.
March 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Shopping Money may not buy happiness, but the act of spending it certainly seems to provide more than a little pleasure. Below, a brief history of shopping. 60: Estimated number of streets the six-century-old Grand...

Beyond The Music.
March 1, 2010... Byline: DAISY SHAW Beyond the Music Jessica Simpson recently traveled to seven foreign countries for her new VH1 show, Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty (which premieres at 10 P.M. EDT March 15), with her hairstylist, Ken Paves. She...

The Light Fantastic.(Editorial)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief The Light Fantastic My friend Jane had lived in her apartment for two years before she realized that something about it made her feel unattractive. Every night before she went out, she would curl her...

Look Now: Schoolgirl Hair.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA KIRBY LOOK NOW Schoolgirl Hair Like Grimm's fairy tales, many of the runway hairstyles for spring seem childlike at first, but are really quite grown-up. The classic braid was sexed up at several shows this season:...

Editors' Favorites.(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2010... EDITORS' favorites Lash-transforming mascara, one gentle scrub, and the prettiest bath salts. Get more daily favorites on allure.com. Daniel Benedict Design Bath Salts in Coral Reef. They look like delicate pieces of sea glass; just a few...

allure's Face: Emma Roberts.(Interview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN allure'S FACE Emma Roberts Being the daughter of Eric Roberts and the niece of Julia Roberts comes with some baggage. But 19-year-old Emma Roberts seems more than capable of carrying it. In Valentine's Day, she...

Energy Stars.(Barbar Eco 8000 Blow Dryer, Vidal Sassoon EcoStyle Energy Efficient Dryer, Rusk Go Green Blow Dryer)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: STEPHANIE TWEITO JACOB Energy Stars Energy-guzzling blow-dryers are the SUVs of the beauty world, so it stands to reason that companies are now coming out with more environmentally friendly versions. Barbar Eco 8000 Blow Dryer,...

Pastel Polish.(nail polish)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: LIANA SCHAFFNER Pastel Polish Jordan almonds won't be the only things coated in sweet pastels this spring. New lacquers in colors such as mint and robin's-egg blue look tempting on short nails. "These shades are incredibly fresh...

Smell This: Sweet Talk.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: VICTORIA LAND SMELL THIS Sweet Talk Most women are suckers for flowers and dessert, and now fragrances are blending the two notes in one bottle. DKNY Be Delicious Sweet Caramel mixes lily of the valley with candy apple; Marc...

Going Gaga.(Interview)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Going Gaga Lady Gaga costars with Cyndi Lauper in the latest ad for M.A.C. Viva Glam Lipstick, which benefits people living with HIV/AIDS. We asked her what's behind the mask. What was your style in high school? "I...

Eye Tech.(Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE Eye Tech Gadget fans have a new toy: The Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion ($245) whirls at a rate of 125 times per second to massage in an eye serum stored in the device. We play Inspector Gadget. SHOPPING GUIDE:...

Counter Suits.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Michael Carl Counter Suits MARCH 2010 In Vertigo, Kim Novak wanders through San Francisco in a dove gray suit, driving James Stewart mad with desire in the process. The sober gray suit is soft and provocative once againthis time...

Blue Streak.(women's clothing and shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Blue Streak Jackets, skirts, and even wedge sandals get the blues. LUST DEREK LAM cotton polyurethane trench, $1,090, at Derek Lam, N.Y.C. (212-966-1616). MUST BANANA REPUBLIC cotton ramie trench, $175 (bananarepublic.com). ...

Clock Wise.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Clock Wise Canvas, nylon, and rubber straps put black and olive in a new time zone. SEIKO stainless steel watch with canvas strap, $221 (amazon.com). TIMEX CAMPER resin watch with nylon strap, $35 (timexstyle.com). CARTIER titanium...

Dream Weaver.(bags)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Dream Weaver Soft and woven, these bags are both slouchy and sophisticated. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG leather bag, $600 (dvf.com). CHANEL tweed-and-silk bag, $3,475 (800-550-0005). MARC JACOBS lambskin-and-calf-leather bag, $1,495...

How To Whiten Your Teeth.
March 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE AND MARINA KHIDAKEL HOW TO WHITEN YOUR TEETH Advice from the experts on keeping your shoes looking beautiful, perfecting the art of conversation, and more. MARCH 2010 An Interview With Jeff...

How To Care For Your Shoes.
March 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE AND MARINA KHIDAKEL HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SHOES Advice from the experts on keeping your shoes looking beautiful, perfecting the art of conversation, and more. An Interview With Edmundo Castillo ...

Iphoning It In.(Apple iPhone applications)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: KAYLEIGH DONAHUE iPhoning It In Are iPhones the newest beauty tool? We tested these styling apps to see which ones provide the most realistic results (or at least a good laugh). MakeUp ($0.99) We uploaded a photo and digitally...

How To Talk To Anybody.
March 1, 2010... Byline: INTERVIEWS BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE AND MARINA KHIDAKEL HOW TO TALK TO ANYBODY Advice from the experts on keeping your shoes looking beautiful, perfecting the art of conversation, and more. An Interview With Daniel Menaker Menaker...

Ask allure.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... ASK allure Dermatologist PATRICIA WEXLER Q: Should I apply my anti-aging cream all over my face, including my nose? Carrie, Atlanta WEXLER'S RESPONSE: Absolutely. I smooth on anti-aging cream from my hairline to my neck. Since...

Dunaway Hits.(Faye Dunaway)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Chris McMillan DUNAWAY HITS Most people don't realize how influential Faye Dunaway's hairstyles have been over the years. Almost every look she's had on the big screen has gone mainstream. I work with Faye now (although I didn't do...

Month Three.(spring makeover)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Kayleigh Donahue Month Three Eliza Babcock's and Joi Garner's version of spring cleaning: banishing bad eating habits and sporadic exercise. They're not entirely immune to temptation at this point in their makeover, but both women...

Tell All (Most).(cosmetic surgery)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Joan Kron TELL ALL (MOST) What makes some women deny they've ever gone near a scalpel or needleand others talk about their latest procedures with complete abandon? Julie*, a 33-year-old publishing executive, has something to...

Stronger, Shinier Hair.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Kristin Sainani Stronger, Shinier Hair Eucalyptus may improve hair. In a study of 67 people in Japan, Caucasian and Asian volunteers applied a lotion containing 3 percent eucalyptus extract to one side of the scalp and a placebo...

Does Microdermabrasion Work?(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Kristin Sainani Does Microdermabrasion Work? The benefits of microdermabrasion seem to depend on how aggressively the skin-exfoliating procedure is done. Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor treated people with a...

Nails And Health.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Kristin Sainani Nails and Health Nail, skin, or hair samples may help detect cancer. When the nail clippings of 22 breast-cancer patients were subjected to an X ray that reveals the molecular organization of proteins, they all...

Laugh Attraction.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Lois B. Morris Laugh Attraction Attraction and humor go hand in hand, research shows. Norman P. Li, an evolutionary social psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, and his colleagues studied 46 men and women and found...

Self-Control Pill.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Lois B. Morris Self-Control Pill People who just can't stop pulling their hairand perhaps even those who eat or drink compulsivelymay get help from a common food supplement. More than half of people with trichotillomania (habitual...

Critical Success.(Brief article)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Lois B. Morris Critical Success Failing isn't funyet some people thrive on it. So-called reappraisers don't take criticism personally and regard stressful events positively. Jacquelyn N. Raftery, a researcher at Clark University in...

Ones To Watch.(hair stylists)(Directory)
March 1, 2010... Ones to Watch The rising stars at hair salons from Manhattan to Melrose Avenue. New York Haircut Juan Carlos Maciques Rita Hazan Salon 720 Fifth Ave. 212-586-4343 You know those women who complain about their hair, then...

Tried And True.(skin care)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Liana Schaffner TRIED AND TRUE Every day, beauty editors interview experts about shrinking zits, battling lines, and fading spots. These are the tips we use on our own skin. T he very concept of flawless skin is flawed. Say...

As Seen On TV.(Hair care appliances)(Product/service evaluation)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Judith Newman AS SEEN ON TV Maybe it's the insomnia talking, but we find late-night beauty infomercials strangely compelling. First there's a black-and-white scene of someone struggling with a devastating problemstringy hair! neck...

The Influencers.
March 1, 2010... Byline: David DeNicolo PHOTOGRAPHED BY NICOLAS MOORE THE INFLUENCERS In a field based on divining, creating, and perfecting trends, some innovators stand out. Six beauty and fashion visionaries tell us where they're coming fromand where...

Fresh Faced.(makeup for spring)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON FRESH FACED Spring doesn't always have to mean pastel shadow and demure rose blush. Model and actress Amber Valletta shows off this season's daring shades of khaki green,...

Flora & Fauna.(hair styles)
March 1, 2010... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Flora & Fauna Designers have blurred the edges, popped the centers, and pushed the petals of every single flower out there. Our first impressions of spring in bloom. THE NEW TEASE The classic...

The Short List.(clothes and accessories for women)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2010... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK DEMARCHELIER The Short List Miniskirts. Microshorts. Maxi-necklaces. Major statements. Our favorite ruffled and ruched things for spring, plus the best belts and bags. CAPTION(S): CRUMPLED DRESS ...

On Her Own.(Jessica Simpson)(Interview)
March 1, 2010... Byline: Alexandra Jacobs PHOTOGRAPHED BY NORMAN JEAN ROY ON HER OWN Uncensored? Goofy? Yes and yes. But now, Jessica Simpson has gained a new attribute: Real confidence. I'm sorry, I just belched," says Jessica Simpson matter-of-factly....

Fashion Credits.
March 1, 2010... fashion credits Cover: Burberry Prorsum cotton knit dress, $2,195. Burberry.com. Cover Look, Page 54: Burberry Prorsum cotton knit dress, $2,195. Burberry.com. Lanvin silk dress, $2,988. Lanvin, Bal Harbour, FL. 305-864-4250. Rosena Sammi...

Who Sees You Naked?
March 1, 2010... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN Who sees you naked? Thanks to constant fittings and photo shoots, one thing stars may not be able to afford is modesty. At the Accessory Council's Excellence Awards and Cinema Society...