Allure articles from November 2011

Allure archives from November 2011

The Mail.(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2011... THE MAIL Bright Ideas I was totally mesmerized by the creative photos used for the article "Look Sharp" [September]. I was even more thrilled when I turned to the "How to Get the Looks" page and there were recommended products in all price...

Flight Attendants.
November 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Flight Attendants Flight attendants have made the sky a little friendlier, safer, and, well, sexier. Please put your trays in the upright position, and prepare for history. 12th: Century Bona of Pisa, a nun, aided...

Ashley Greene.
November 1, 2011... Byline: DAISY SHAW Ashley Greene Michael Thompson photographed Ashley Greene at Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club in Los Angeles, a former haberdashery and now a restaurant and club. CRY, BABY: Greene showed up carrying two bagsfrom Jimmy...

Feast Or Famine?(Editorial)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief Feast or Famine? Did you know that the average American consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving?" the receptionist asked with a bright smile as she greeted me. I was spending the holiday at a spa in...

Look Now: The New Volume.(Hairstyle)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH LOOK NOW The New Volume "The bigger, the better" was hairstylists' motto for the fall runwaysbut not in the way that you might expect. Rather than creating volume only at the models' crowns or all over,...

Editors' Favorites.
November 1, 2011... EDITORS' FAVORITES A sensuous fall fragrance, a foolproof cream blush, and a mask that leaves skin younger-looking. Get more daily favorites @allure.com/go/editors-favorites. Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Age Erase Recovery Mask. With...

The Scoop: Skin Vision.
November 1, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE GAMBRELL THE SCOOP Skin Vision THE NEWS: LancA[acute accent]me's new Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector creamy serum imitates the natural defense mechanisms of plants to address fine lines and wrinkles, large pores,...

@allure.com: Beauty Review.(Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE GAMBRELL @allure.com Beauty Review Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray What it is: A heat-protective styling spray What it does: Shields hair from damaging blow-dryers and irons and works as a...

Back To The Future.
November 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH BACK TO THE FUTURE Old trends never die. Proof: Makeup artists and hairstylists referenced every era in the past 60 years. Buckle up for a trip through time. The 1940s At Miu Miu, models looked like modern-day...

Color Test.
November 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH Color Test To come up with a makeup look for a fashion show, the designer provides inspiration and direction and guides the makeup artist through the test session. We followed makeup artist Diane Kendal at Thakoon...

Smell This: Italian Style.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA OWENS SMELL THIS ITALIAN STYLE With Calabrian tangerine, jasmine, and leatherand a bottle inspired by Fendi's Baguette and Peekaboo handbagsthe new Fan di Fendi perfume sounds like Italy's latest hot export. We brought...

Splitting Hairs.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: MARY ROSE ALMASI SPLITTING HAIRS For many of us, the solution to a bad hair day is a ponytail. But Jeni Thomas, senior scientist for Pantene, simply heads to the lab. We asked her about the science of hair. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST...

Raise A Gloss.
November 1, 2011... Byline: KRISTA BENNETT DEMAIO Raise a Gloss Makeup artist Troy Surratt has glossed so many celebrities' lips, he's an authority on the shiny stuff. Now he has created four lip glosses for Juicy Couture, including shimmery shades named...

A New Flame.(Absolute Rose perfume)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: HEATHER MUIR A New Flame allure is 20 years old, but we'll only be blowing out one candle: Best of Beauty winner Malin + Goetzknown for its candlesis making its first thoroughly feminine one, Absolute Rose, in honor of allure 's...

Modern/Classic.(Fragrances)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: KRISTA BENNETT DEMAIO Modern/Classic Spin-off fragrances are launched at a pace that rivals smartphone releases, which makes it all the more shocking that Guerlain's Shalimar hasn't been significantly altered for more than 85...

Work It.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: DAISY SHAW WORK IT Being faithful to your partner is a good thing, but to your gym? Bo-ring. A new websitefitist.com, serving New York City and Los Angeles and set to roll out in other cities in 2012lets members choose a workout...

A To Zoe.(Zoe Saldana)(Interview)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH A TO ZOE She was dirty in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and blue in Avatar, but Zoe Saldana is at her most striking when she's offscreen. We sat down with the new face of Avon's latest...

Free Stuff.(Cosmetics)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: RENEE TRILIVAS 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 EST on the dates below will get one free. Log on to...

Flawless Foundation.
November 1, 2011... Byline: BY SOPHIA PANYCH Flawless Foundation Faking perfect skin is easier than it seemsjust follow these four simple steps. In architecture, an exposed foundation signals a fatal flaw in construction. The same is true in beautytoo much...

Checks, Please.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Treena Lombardo Checks, Please When the fashion set starts talking about menswear and androgyny, I immediately worry that this is code for droopy boyfriend jeans and boxy blazers. In other words, frumpy, stuffy, and boring. But...

How To Wear It.(Menswear)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... How to Wear It Whether you're the Prince of Wales or a pop princess, menswear and patterns look best with a dash of colorand a little exaggeration. Find a check, mate. A pipe isn't the only accessory that works with houndstooth, tweed,...

Cold Play.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Cold Play These warm and gutsy separates make for one stylish weekend. LUST ALTUZARRA wool-and-coyote-fur jacket, $3,215, at Jeffrey New York, N.Y.C. (212-206-1272). MUST GAP cotton parka, $168 (gap.com). LUST JEROME...

Leather And Lace.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Leather And Lace Sexy lace-up boots with texture and substance to spare. DIOR printed-calfskin boots, $1,400 (dior.com). MARC JACOBS patent-leather boots, $1,139, at Marc Jacobs, N.Y.C. (212-343-1490). STUART WEITZMAN ...

Dolce & Gabbana's Top 10 List.
November 1, 2011... Byline: PATRICK ROGERS Dolce & Gabbana's TOP 10 LIST One is a product of Italy's industrial north; the other comes from Sicily, the country's emotional southern soul. This season Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce are revisiting the...

Hello, Kitty.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: FRANCES LITTLE Hello, Kitty It was sex kitten meets big cat at Givenchy's fall ready-to-wear show, where designer Riccardo Tisci mixed black pencil skirts and whisker-thin stilettos with pointy glasses and peaked-ear caps. The...

How To Choose An Eye Palette.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY SOPHIA PANYCH How to Choose an Eye Palette Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. An Interview With Jillian Dempsey Makeup artist Dempsey is Avon's...

How To Wear Color.
November 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY ELIZABETH ANGELL How to Wear Color Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. An Interview With Diane von Furstenberg Von Furstenberg designs clothing,...

Ladies' Man.
November 1, 2011... Byline: HEATHER MUIR Ladies' Man Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. When a man has eight sisters, he has to figure out what women want. In addition to designing clothing...

Ask allure.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... ASK allure Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. Makeup artist Pat McGrath Q: My eyeliner disappears in about an hour. How do I make it last? Margaret, Washington, D.C. ...

How To Choose A Dermatologist.
November 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY MARY ROSE ALMASI How to Choose a Dermatologist Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. An Interview With Fredric Brandt Brandt is a cosmetic...

The Best Dress List.
November 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH ANGELL The Best Dress List Advice from the experts on wearing colors and patterns, choosing the best dermatologist, and more. Sometimes a dress can launch a career and encapsulate an era. In 100 Unforgettable Dresses...

Body News.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Kristin Sainani BODY NEWS Fighting Belly Fat Low-carbohydrate diets may have benefits beyond weight loss. For eight weeks of a regimen designed to achieve weight maintenance, and then eight weeks of a weight-loss plan,...

Mood News.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Lois B. Morris MOOD NEWS A Good Cry? Most people believe that crying will make them feel better, but in many instances, it doesn't, a team of psychologists in the United States and the Netherlands have found. The researchers...

Snip Decisions.(Hairstyles)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Sophia Panych Snip Decisions "One size fits all" may apply to scarves and Snuggies, but certainly not to haircuts, where a flattering style requires tailoring based on hair type and face shape. Here, a few of our favorite...

Hot Topics.(Hairdressing)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Elizabeth Siegel Hot Topics You asked usand we asked the top experts to answer. Hairstylists Garren and Mark Townsend and colorist Marie Robinson offer the best solutions to the vexing cut, color, and styling questions you posted...

Head Games.(Hairdresser)(Essay)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Kathleen Rooney HEAD GAMES They know our secrets, our preferences, and our transgressions. One woman explains how she came to forge the ultimate bond of trustwith her hometown hairdresser. Believe it or not, a fantastic thing...

Color Chameleons.(Hair color)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Abbie Kozolchyk COLOR Chameleons Lighting, makeup, and wardrobe only go so far. For Hollywood's most versatile talents, hair color is a key to transformationon the job and off. Some things never change. And then there's...

When Bad Color Happens To Good People.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: JEFFREY SLONIM When Bad Color Happens To Good People The stars really are just like us: When they try new looks, sometimes they workand sometimes they don't leave the house for days. We asked a few beauties to recall their most...

Scissor Kick.(Directory)
November 1, 2011... Scissor Kick Our guide to the top haircutters from New York to Los Angeles. New York Marie Robinson JESSICA GILLIN 155 Fifth Ave., 212-358-7780 When a frosty receptionist instructed us to reserve our appointment with a credit...

Quel Hommage!
November 1, 2011... Byline: Sarah Z. Wexler Quel Hommage! "Design is design: 'Up' or 'low,' it has to be good," Karl Lagerfeld once said. He should know. At the helm of fashion houses Chanel and Fendi, he's one of the world's most tasteful tastemakers. But...

Designer Hair.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Brooke Le Poer Trench PHOTOGRAPHED BY TOM MUNRO Designer Hair Sensual updos at Dolce & Gabbana, perfectly unstyled styles at CA[c]linerunway hair may not be as instantly recognizable as the monogram on a bag, but these...

Gleam On.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Kayleigh Donahue PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH Gleam On There's more than one way to wear pearls: This season, luminous makeup on skin, eyes, and even lips can be your best accessory. Thousands of years ago, the Chinese...

Jean Sequence.
November 1, 2011... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY REGAN CAMERON Jean Sequence Denim with wool. Denim with fur. Denim with denim. Breaking down the new jean codes, one thread at a time. CAPTION(S): SHREDDED DENIM Right, on Vika Falileeva: Cotton denim shirt...

Psycho Skin.
November 1, 2011... Byline: Jolene Edgar PHOTOGRAPHED BY RENNIO MAIFREDI PSYCHO SKIN Emotions don't just rile up your brainthey can confound your skin. For a touch of acne or an outbreak of hives, solutions that go beyond the usual. It's one thing to wear...

Positive Charge.(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL POSITIVE Charge Not every emotion is a dire precursor to bad skin: A good mood boosts the complexion. Blood vessels may dilate slightly when we're happy, making the increased blood flow more uniform and evening out...

Drying Out.(hyperhidrosis treatment)(Brief article)
November 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL Drying Out Perspiration is a nuisance to most. But for those who find the problem debilitating, there are solutions. Perhaps the most common treatment for hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is Botox....

Training Days.(Celebrity workouts)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Sarah Z. Wexler PHOTOGRAPHED BY NORMAN JEAN ROY Training Days Talk about airbrushing and Spanx all you want: The fact is, celebritieslike Ginnifer Goodwinhave the best bodies going. We asked the trainers who get them there to spill...

Ashley Greene: Spills Her Guts.(Interview)(Biography)
November 1, 2011... Byline: Brooke Hauser PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL THOMPSON Ashley Greene Spills Her Guts She's in the blockbuster Twilight movies. She's had her share of scandals. She dated a Jonas Brother. What's with Ashley Greene's tabloid life? A...

Shopping Guide.
November 1, 2011... shopping guide Cover: Donna Karan New York viscose rayon elastane spandex dress, $3,695. 866-240-4700. Cover Look, Page 38: Donna Karan New York viscose rayon elastane spandex gown, $3,695. 866-240-4700. Zac Posen cotton faille gown, $4,690....

What Makes You Nervous?
November 1, 2011... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK McMULLAN What makes you nervous? Every other celebrity claims to have been an awkward, gawky, friendless teenager. But what about noware stars really as confident as they seem? At Fashion...