Allure articles from September 2011

Allure archives from September 2011

The Mail.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2011... THE MAIL Star Power As a former teacher at Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights, California, I proudly remember Fergie as that vivacious cheerleader pictured in Brooke Hauser's article ["The Show Stopper," July]. She was always an...

Eyebrows.
September 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Eyebrows Raised brows are a lot more productive than a raised voice. Arching just one can question wordlessly; together, they exhibit quiet surprise and even seduction. Below, what's up with eyebrows. 16th B.C.:...

Salma Hayek.
September 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN Salma Hayek Mario Testino photographed Salma Hayek at a beachfront house in Malibu, California. BRIGHT AND SHINY: A barefaced Hayek arrived promptly at 8 A.M., warmly greeting the crew and sipping a decaf Starbucks...

No Contest.(Editorial)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Linda Wells, Editor in Chief No Contest Don't Pippa me!" The meaning of this warning, which I heard the other day, was immediately clear: Don't wear a slinky white dress with tiny buttons up the back on my wedding day. To a prince....

Look Now: Blind Sided.(hair styles)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH LOOK NOW Blind Sided Five-inch stilettos weren't the only challenge models faced on the fall runways: At some shows, hair obscured their vision. "It's a nod to the '60s, but in a minimalist, sporty way,"...

Editors' Favorites.
September 1, 2011... EDITORS' FAVORITES One lovely blush, an attractive room fragrance, and eye shadows that deliver professional results. Get more daily favorites @allure.com/go/editors-favorites. Almay Oil-Free Makeup Eraser Sticks. Snap at the line, and the...

allure's Face: Analeigh Tipton.(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN allure'S FACE Analeigh Tipton Alongside some of the biggest names in HollywoodSteve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stonein the comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love is one you've probably never heard of: Analeigh...

Going Matte.(make-up)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH GOING MATTE When dozens of matte eye shadows started piling up on our desks, our response was more "Oh" than "Oooh!" But they serve a real purpose: "Matte shadows allow you to define and contour your eyes, and look...

Feed Your Face.
September 1, 2011... Byline: KRISTA BENNETT DEMAIO Feed Your Face Some beauty products look and smell good enough to eatand now there's one that actually is. IO Beauty, a skin-care line from makeup artist Sue Devitt and nutritionist Tanya Zuckerbrot, offers an...

Girl On Film.(Emma Watson's style through the years)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: NOREEN HALL GIRL ON FILM The camera's been capturing Emma Watson's beauty looks since she was a little girl. Here, the budding star and new face of LancA[acute accent]me reviews her hair and makeup past. 2002 "You can tell...

Gleam Weaver.(Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gel)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH GLEAM WEAVER This EstA[c]e Lauder highlighter looks almost too pretty to touch with its rippled, pebbled, gleaming surface. It's actually a mix of a powder, gel, and liquida "tribrid," according to the companycalled...

@allure.com: Check Out Our Reviews.
September 1, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE GAMBRELL @allure.com Check Out Our Reviews We're adding new reviewslike this oneto the online allure Beauty Product Finder. Get all of the details at allure.com/go/product-finder. Living Proof Restore Shampoo,...

Creative License.(inspirations)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: SOPHIA PANYCH Creative License U2 sang, "When you look at the world, what do you see?" For makeup artists and hairstylists, the answer is never boring. Here, the nutty inspirations that were tossed around backstage at the fall...

Stick-On Eyeliner.(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL Stick-On Eyeliner Eyeliner is tricky unless it's smudged forgivingly. But Dior has a new gimmick: Stick-on appliquA[c]s that are dramatic, exaggerated, and reusable. Each Velvet Eye kit ($55) contains four pairs of...

Cover Test.(foundation)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2011... Byline: AYREN JACKSON-CANNADY COVER TEST Back in the day, foundation just covered flaws. Now, new formulas contain ingredients intended to improve the condition of your skin while you wear them. A look at the most impressive multitaskers....

Smell This: State Of Play.(fragrance)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: BRINLEY ROGERS-GRAVEN SMELL THIS STATE OF PLAY Chanel's new fragrance, Jerseya mix of lavender, vanilla, and muskwas named after the fabric Coco Chanel took from menswear and applied to women's designs. Still, we couldn't resist...

Heidi Ho!(Heidi Klum )(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: KATE SULLIVAN HEIDI HO! The lily of the valley and spicy pink peppercorn notes in Heidi Klum's new floral-oriental fragrance, Shine, are almost as perfect together as the model and her singer husband, Seal. We challenged Klum to a...

Super Sculpt.(OneSweep Sculpting Blush Duo)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE Q. O'NEILL Super Sculpt Contouring is usually a technique best left to makeup artists. But L'OrA[c]al Paris's The OneSweep Sculpting Blush Duo claims to contour and enhance cheekbones without producing war-paint stripes....

Free Stuff.
September 1, 2011... Byline: CATHERINE Q. O'NEILL 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 EDT on the dates below will get one free. Log on to...

Whiter Teeth.
September 1, 2011... Byline: BY MARY ROSE ALMASI Whiter Teeth Brighten your smile in three fast, easy stepswithout making a trip to the dentist. How is it that even cash-strapped students and chain-smoking, red-wine-loving models seem to have gleaming...

On The Spot.(fashion trend: polka dots)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Treena Lombardo On the Spot Polka dots tend to conjure up itsy-bitsy bikinis or zany poodle skirts. Not so this fall. Marc Jacobs used them as a pattern on some seriously sexy pieces, like fitted pencil skirts and body-hugging...

How To Spot Treat.(fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... How to Spot Treat Think thin. A lean pencil skirt or a tailored blouse, like Diane von Furstenberg's high-neck top (right), is preferable to full or billowy cuts. Go big. The new approach to graphic dots is to think big, as in bigger...

The Graduates.
September 1, 2011... The Graduates Argyle, tartan, and suede pieces feel like fall at Fashion U. BALLY wool-felt-and-leather coat, $2,695 (bally.com). NAUTICA wool-polyester-viscose-and-leather coat, $245 (macys.com). ALTUZARRA wool...

In Shape.(bags)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... In Shape Tassels and texture take the stiffness out of sharp, double-handled bags. CELINE python bag, $5,200, at Barneys New York, N.Y.C. (212-826-8900). MARC JACOBS calfskin bag, $1,595, at Marc Jacobs, N.Y.C. (212-343-1490). ...

Pumped Up.
September 1, 2011... Pumped Up New heels cover more of the foot and leave the rest to the imagination. JASON WU calfskin pumps, $970 (jasonwustudio.com). DONNA KARAN NEW YORK leather pumps, $650, at Donna Karan New York, N.Y.C. (212-861-1001). ...

Frida Giannini: 10 Things Every Woman Should Have.
September 1, 2011... Byline: SARAH Z. WEXLER Frida Giannini: 10 THINGS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE Frida Giannini is a fashion alchemist. Her designs combine wool with silk, suede with fur, and feathers with python and alligator. Then she layers hot pink, purple,...

How To Camouflage Your Roots.(hair care)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY SOPHIA PANYCH How to Camouflage Your Roots Advice from the experts on how to express gratitude, shop at a flea market, choose satisfying (but not diet-destroying) snacks, and more. An Interview With Matt Fugate ...

How To Shop A Flea Market.(shopping ala Anna Sui)(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY RACHEL STURTZ How to Shop a Flea Market Advice from the experts on how to express gratitude, shop at a flea market, choose satisfying (but not diet-destroying) snacks, and more. An Interview With Anna Sui Sui is...

Smiley Face.(facts about the smile)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: ALISON CAPORIMO Smiley Face That old adage about eyes as the windows of the soul got the body part wrong: You can tell far more from a smile. Marianne LaFrance, a professor of psychology at Yale University and the author of Lip...

Ask allure.
September 1, 2011... ASK allure Dermatologist Patricia Wexler Q: Short of injections, what can I do about wrinkles around my eyes? MAUREEN, BALTIMORE A: Most wrinkles around the eyes are movement-related: When you smile or squint, the area crinkles, and...

How To Say Thank You.(Interview)
September 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY RACHEL STURTZ How to Say Thank You Advice from the experts on how to express gratitude, shop at a flea market, choose satisfying (but not diet-destroying) snacks, and more. An Interview With Henry Alford Alford...

Look Right.(how a person's looks affect his/her life)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: LIZ KRIEGER Look Right You're born with just one faceand how attractive it is will affect your finances, your career, and your relationships. Daniel S. Hamermesh, an economist and the author of Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People...

How To Snack Wisely.
September 1, 2011... Byline: INTERVIEW BY KATE SULLIVAN How to Snack Wisely Advice from the experts on how to express gratitude, shop at a flea market, choose satisfying (but not diet-destroying) snacks, and more. An Interview With Lauren Slayton Slayton...

Aging Gracefully.(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: ELIZABETH SIEGEL Aging Gracefully You need only turn on the Bravo channel to see women who look overly plumped or stretched. In his book The New Natural: Your Ultimate Guide to Cutting-Edge Age Reversal (Rodale Books),...

Bright Liner.(make-up)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Elizabeth Siegel BRIGHT LINER Black liner is a staple, surebut jewel-tone shades are so much more fun. Makeup master FranAs.ois Nars offers a lesson in how to pull them off. Smoky eyes, nude lipsthe appeal of some makeup looks...

Stealing Beauty.(shoplifting)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Katherine Zoepf STEALING BEAUTY A surprising number of upper-middle-class women are secret shoplifters. What would make someone who can afford to buy almost anything steal it instead? By her mid-20s, Lauren* seemed to those who...

Complexion Intervention.(skin care)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Cara Birnbaum PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO Complexion INTERVENTION Are you using the wrong skin products? Doctors assess the regimens of six real women and discoverand solvesome common mistakes. D ermatologists have all kinds...

Rating The New Retinols.
September 1, 2011... Byline: ALEXANDRA OWENS Rating the New Retinols Prescription retinoids may still be the gold-standard anti-aging ingredient, but over-the-counter creams continue to improve, offering better results with less irritation (and no doctor's...

Coloring Book.
September 1, 2011... Coloring BOOK 97 makeup tips from the fashion shows and red carpets.

Ready To Wear.(grooming)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Alyssa Kolsky Hertzig Ready to WEAR allure editors spend hours teetering on heels behind the scenes at fashion shows in New York, Paris, and Milan. Each season we leave with lots of ideas, several blistersand amazing makeup tips....

Red Carpet Wonders.(make-up)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Meirav Devash Red Carpet WONDERS We watch the red carpet for the glitz, the glamour, and the genius makeup ideas. The artists behind our favorite looks spill their secrets. CLASSIC RED LIPS Miller proves why a crimson mouth...

Good Answers.(eye make-up)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Sarah Z. Wexler Good ANSWERS How do you create perfect smoky eyes? Is green-tinted primer helpful...or hideous? We asked readers for their beauty questions on allure' s Facebook pageand got straight answers from makeup artists...

Local Color.(hair colorists)(Directory)
September 1, 2011... Local Color The top colorists from New York City to San Francisco. Get more recommendations for haircuts and treatments at allure.com/salon-spa-reviews. New York Garren New York CHRISTOPHER JOHN 781 Fifth Ave., 212-841-9400 ...

Mario Testino.(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: PATRICK ROGERS MARIO Testino Mario Testino's work has appeared in allure for more than a decade, but his contributions to this issue mark a first: All of this month's features and the cover were shot by the Peruvian-born...

Look Sharp.
September 1, 2011... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO By Sophia Panych LOOK Sharp Blushes are red, shadows are blue.... Not all of fall's hottest makeup colors rhyme, but you get the idea: They're lively, brightand almost poetic. Whipped Creams What...

The Latest Lash Craze.(mascaras)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
September 1, 2011... Byline: LINDSAY COLAMEO The Latest Lash Craze Two new semipermanent mascaras promise fuller, darker lashes that last weeks instead of hours. Here, our test run of the in-salon treatments. CryBaby Mascara THE CLAIM: Makes lashes...

Brush Up.
September 1, 2011... Byline: DAISY SHAW Brush Up A stippling brush is normally used to create a painting dot by dot (think Georges Seurat). But a number of makeup artists are dipping it into foundation. It gives a non-makeup-y look, says Surratt. "The bristles...

Dial "S" For Seduction.
September 1, 2011... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO Dial "S" for Seduction Bedroom hair. Boardroom skirts. Black-tie frocks. Teasing out fall's most tempting looks, with a little help from The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder. CAPTION(S): PLEATED...

Skin Power.
September 1, 2011... Byline: Jolene Edgar PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO SKIN POWER Are your skin-care products living up to their full potential? Learn the tricks that maximize their wrinkle-fighting, brightening, and moisturizing performance. An electric...

Double Header.(hair style)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Theresa O'Rourke PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO Double Header This season, sexy hair means taking sidesgoing neat and masculine or soft and feminine. In most Romance languages, "hair" is a masculine noun. Sexy hair, however,...

A Beautiful Mind.
September 1, 2011... Byline: PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO TESTINO By Rebecca Mead A Beautiful MIND The skin, the hair, and oh, yes, the body: Salma Hayek has hotness down pat. Now she's sharing her beauty knowledge with the world. It's very, very hard not to stare...

The Alchemist.
September 1, 2011... Byline: SARAH Z. WEXLER The Alchemist Hayek's line of makeup, hair-care, skin-care, and body products, called Nuance, may be jaw-droppingly comprehensivemore than 100 products!but the actress didn't slack on the testing. "My face almost...

Shopping Guide.
September 1, 2011... shopping guide Cover: Yves Saint Laurent cashmere silk cardigan, $1,100, and wool crepe skirt, $890. Yves Saint Laurent, N.Y.C. 212-980-2970. Cover Look, Page 54: Yves Saint Laurent cashmere silk cardigan, $1,100, and wool crepe skirt, $890....

Did That Dress Pose Any Challenges?(designer clothes)
September 1, 2011... Byline: Jeffrey Slonim PHOTOGRAPHED BY PATRICK MCMULLAN Did that dress pose any challenges? Celebrities are frequently asked what designers they are wearing, but rarely do we find out if their outfit allows them to sit in the limo, walk up...