Marie Claire articles from April 2003

Marie Claire archives from April 2003

Editor's note.(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2003... There's something you can't tell about me from this photo. I'm barely 5'2". Nothing wrong with that, except that I grew up being taunted as a "shrimp" and was always the last picked for basketball. In the fashion world, of course, being short...

Speak out!(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... Hey, Joe! Your article "What Does the Average Joe Think About You?" (January 2003) made me so furious. I'm not one to judge, but Joe the divorced firefighter is a real trip. It's no wonder his marriage didn't work. I wouldn't put up with...

Woman of the world: "I had a memory of Iran I wanted to keep alive".(Marjane Satrapi)
April 1, 2003... Marjane Satrapi was raised in Iran amid the violence and oppression of the Islamic revolution. So what made her decide to write a comic book about those times? Marjane Satrapi, 33, is no ordinary young woman: She is a full-fledged...

Stay in touch with your partner! (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... You've got a partner for life one that requires frequent nuturing occasional caressing and lots of tender loving care. It's your skin, of course, and like any partner in your life skin requires attention. NIVEA is here to help NIVEA offers a...

Hot new look: Asian elements add an exotic touch to your spring style. (Style).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... 1 Necklace, $95, Annika Inez; (212) 717-9644. 2 Top, $58, Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-Frankel; (212) 334-9888. 3 Cuff, $125, R.J. Graziano; (212) 685-1248.4 Pants, $280, Ferre Jeans; (212) 265-4166. 5 Clutch, $215, Cole Haan;...

How to wear it: show off your shape in spring's sexiest cropped pants. (Body Special).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Rampage, $58; (212) 840-1466 How & Wen, about $10; (718) 745-1500 Hot Kiss, $46; (800) 343-0121 IF YOU HAVE A SMALL FRAME Kenneth Cole New York; $138; (800) KEN-COLE Ankle-length capris compliment your shape when paired...

How to wear it: our editors turn spring's runway looks into realway chic. (Recommends).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... THE SKIRT "The mini will work at work if you pair it with a double-breasted jacket." MARIA DIVARIS, ASSISTANT FASHION EDITOR Jacket, $209, Diesel; (877) 433-4373. Skirt, $365, Miu Miu; (888) 977-1900. Patent leather pumps, $740,...

Update your look: be light on your feet in metalic gladiator sandals. (Recommends).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Cesare Pciotti, $370; (212) 452-1222 Gucci, $360; (800) 234-8224 Ananias, $37; (888) 901-8412 Giuseppe Zanotti Design, $289; (305) 868-0133 DKNY, $165; (800) 231-0884 Joey O. Footwear; $100; (888) 282-6060

Update your look: five fast new ways to get a sexy body by tonight. (Body Special).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... For silkier skin, be sure to moisturize (1 and 5), use a body brush to aid circulation (3); exfoliate regularly (4), and like our model, unclog your pores with a mask (2) 1 TIPTON CHARLES BODY BUTTER Use solid balm right on rough...

Spring trends: try the season's best new makeup looks for day & night. (Beauty).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... BLUE EYESHADOW a.m. Sweep it on close to your lash lines to add definition to your eyes. p.m. Dust it on all over lids, then add high-lighter under brow bones. EYELINER a.m. Trace around the perimeter of your...

Trade Secret Salons. (Beauty Buzz).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... New & Now At Trade Secret Salons. Spring is perfect for trying new styles using I.C.E. Whip, a firm-hold designing foam by Joico. Use on wet or dry hair to define curl, add shine and boost volume. And the alcohol-free sunscreen formula protects...

Alcon. (Essentials).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Opti-Free[R] Express[R] Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution No Rub[TM] Lasting Comfort Formula is a real advance in contact lens care. It has a special hydrating ingredient that attracts moisture to the surface of the lens as it soaks...

10 best editors' picks: our favorite shape-enhancing pieces. (Body Special).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... "Draw attention to TONED ARMS In a detailed tank." -- Zoe Glassner NX Annani Exchange, $68, www.arm.an/exchange.com "This narrow skirt gives the illusion of CURVY HIPS." --Wendy Wallace Tommy Hilfiger, $89; (888) TOMMY-4-U ...

10 best fashions: bring zing to your look with sporty citrus & white for under $100. (Recommends).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Silver cuff, $28, Tommy Hilfiger; (888) TOMMY-4-U Ribbed polo $49, Nine West; www.ninewest.com Kini tank, $22.50, New York & Company; (800) 853-2920 Denim skirt, $94, Ecko Red; www.ecko.com Watch, $75, Tommy Hilfiger Watches;...

10 best home: give your home the royal (purple) treatment. (Recommends).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Lacquered bed trays, $100 (set of three), Meijing Design; www.meijingdesign.com La Marie chair, $166, Philippe Starck from The Terence Conran Shop; (866) 755-9079 Tibetan lambswool pillow, $150. King's Road Home: www.kingsroadhome.com...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves. (Recommends).
April 1, 2003... YOUR FRAGRANCE 1 Aromatic herb: Spritz on Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier Baime edu de toilette, $90, a basil-infused scent. YOUR FACE 2 Sensuous smile: Play up your pout with MAC Lipstick In Showoff, $14. 3 Two-timing shadow:...

10 best to do. (Recommends).
April 1, 2003... SEE IT 1 Prozac Nation In this darkly humorous adaptation of her 1995 bumming-of-age memoir, Elizabeth Wurtzel (Christina Ricci) is depressed, drugged--and just plain nuts. If you're feeling glum, consider this movie therapy: You'll...

Clinique. (Essentials).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... New Clinique Colour Surge Lipstick! Visit any Clinique counter and try this color saturated lipstick. Clinique Colour Surge delivers high impact color in one smooth stroke. Lips immediately feel soft and smooth. 18 fabulous new shades. $13.50....

Ann Taylor Loft. (Happening).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Spring at Ann Taylor Loft starts with a fresh new collection full of the crisp, graphic energy of stripes, stripes and more stripes. Best of all, Loft kicks off the season with the HEAD TO TOE fashion sweepstakes: the first-ever Loft and Marie...

A new look at Christina Aguilera.
April 1, 2003... No other celebrity gets as much grief for her clothes (or ack thereof). "It's hard, because you open yourself up to judgment from other people," she sayd. But Christina defends her style as "bold, fun, and fearless." What would happen if we...

The height of vanity: in China, height equals more than beauty. It can land you a job, and even a husband. Richard Jones investigates the growth of a painful beauty trend--and its often tragic consequences. (Body Special).
April 1, 2003... in a hospital ward in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, patients with large metal frames attached their lower limbs lumber around slowly, leaning on metal crutches for support. Most of them are women; all of them are dreaming of being...

How body obsessed are you? (Body Special).
April 1, 2003... How often do you think about your body? Once, twice, 10 times a day? Or is it more? We asked several women (and one guy) to click a counter with every body thought they had for three days straight. You won't believe what they learned. The...

"I've never had cellulite in may life". (Body Special).
April 1, 2003... Don't hate these women because they don't have cellulite. (These photos are unretouched.) Yes, they'll tell you, some of it's luck. But some of it is the beauty and body secrets they share with you here. Quitterie, 27, beautician I...

"The secret sex trick I use to feel confident in bed". (Body Special).
April 1, 2003... Eight women spill their most intimate "I-can't-believe-I'm-admitting-this" tricks they use to feel more body-beautiful between the sheets. "I flick on the black light in my bedroom and presto! Perfect-looking skin." FLORA, 24,...

Could you be a diva for a day?
April 1, 2003... What does it take to turn a 26-year-old quality assurance analyst from New Jersey into the Next Big Thing? We gave one woman a $2400 Armani suit, a $1200-a-day bodyguard, and a celebrity entourage to rival J.Lo's, then sent her out on the...

Trading spaces. (Designer Challenge).
April 1, 2003... You're in strange office. You have no idea what you're doing. But everyone expects you to run the show. It's either a bad dream--or it's what we did to fashion designer Michael Kors and our own Lesely Jane Seymour. Would either survive their...

"I said no to female genital mutilation. (First Person).
April 1, 2003... Two million girls each year must undergo the devastating and disfiguring act of genital cutting. But one Ethiopian girl, Genet Girma, stood up and said no, turning her back on her family and culture. Read on for her inspiring story of courage....

Is it the man or his money? (Dating).
April 1, 2003... One guy takes you out for a slice of pizza, another for a spin around the city in a helicopter. It's PC is say money doesn't matter, BUT DOES IT? We sent a writer out with three guys ranging from prince is pauper to find out. DATE #1 ...

Horoscope.
April 1, 2003... aries (March 21--April 19) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARIES! You've had a crazy year, but you're now ready to start on a new course. Get rid of whatever is weighing you down emotionally. Love is springing to life! Bare your soul, and you'll...

Fashion: these icons knew how to maximize their assets so can you!(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... SEXY LEGS If you've got 'em, flaunt em--with ankle-wrap stilettos. Christian Louboutin, $430 A LONG NECK Spotlight the graceful curve of your neck with dangling chandelier earrings. Isaac Manevitz for Ben Amun, $85 A BOYISH...

Body language: eight of Hollywood's sexiest stars show off their shapes in spring's hottest looks--and prove that beauty comes in all sizes.(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... "Having breasts at an early age, you tend to flaunt them if you've got them-and I sometimes do." Sara Rue is the star of ABC's Less Than Perfect Cotton dress, $405, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti: suede heels, $550, A. Testoni; gold and...

Cut & color: the shape of things for spring? Sexy, body-hugging looks with strategic cutouts and a dramatic range of color.(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Dress, $2970, Valentino; heels, $510, Roberto Cavalli; jade bangles, $45 each, Kenneth Jay Lane. Crepe-jersey dress, $525, Celine by Michael Kors; lizard clutch, $650, Coach; crystal bracelet, $375, Baccarat. On lips: Delux Beauty Lip...

Set sail for remance in spring's prettiest color of the moment: pink.(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Silk ballerina dress, $3300, John Calliano, sandals, $585, Walter Steiger; earrings $580, Maron Von Gerkan; cuff, $350, Fendi. Fashion editor: Tracy Taylor. Chiffon dress, $200, BCBG Max Azria; earrings, $175, Alexis Bittar; cuff, $165,...

101 ideas: laid-back looks for work and play.(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Suede jacket, $178, snap-front shirt, $38, skirt, $49.50, Gap, boots, $245, Privilege, hat, $400. Tauro Sahta Barbara, belt $48, Banana Republic 1 Jacket, $328, sequin tank, $195, pants, $195, Anne Klein New York; bag, $175, DKNY. 2...

Make the most of your shape special. (Body Special).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... * 10 WAYS TO FLATTER YOUR FIGURE * SUITS FOR EVERY SIZE * KEY PIECES FOR EVERY BODY * DRESS 10 LBS. SLIMMER * LOOK YOUR BEST FROM BEHIND PIECES THAT WORK FOR ALL BODY TYPES THE REPLUM JACKET The nipped-in cut and...

10 ways to flatter your figure: runway to realway workwear trends for spring make you look stylishly professional, and more. (Body Special).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... 1 Look leaner in a body-skimming, straight-Cut suit. Jacket, $99, pants, $59, Ann Taylor Loft; (800) DIAL-ANN. Bolt, $50, Ellen Tracy: (212) 753-4000. 2 Appear taller in a monochromatic outfit. Blazer, $148, trousers, $88, United Colors of...

Suits for every size & shape: when it comes to workwear, there's nothing like a good suit to let you look your best and feel great about your body. These six women prove it. (Body Special).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... size 0 petite "The length of this skirt is perfect for me. It's short yet still professional-plus, it makes my legs look longer." Jacket, $440, skirt, $218, Shin Choi: (212) 625-9202. Tank top, S45, Emma Black; (937) 424-4693. Shoes,...

Key pieces for every body: it's not about hiding your figure, it's about showing it off. Dress your best in spring's form-flattering separates. (Body Special).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... lose 10 pounds * Look slimmer in seconds by donning double-breasted jackets, straight skirts with vertical details, inner-support tops to keep you tucked in, flowing dresses that skim your body, and pinstriped pants. * JACKETS *...

Figure fixers: look your best from behind. (Body Special).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... shape it AVOID high-waisted pants that make your rear look longer if you have a flat butt. TRY low-out wide-legs with a racerback-style top to create a curvier bottom. Top, $26, Liz Claiborne Woman: (800) 555-9838....

Figure fixers: dress 10 pounds slimmer. (Body Special).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... pear shape AVOID horizontal stripes & pegged pants. TRY a jacket paired with straight-leg trousers to create a slim line. Pantsuit $218. Sisley; (800) 535-4491 Tank $132, Juicy Couture; (818) 981-7567. ...

Splurge vs steal: build a fresh work look around a classic trench & trousers. (Shopping).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... SPLURGE $120 Cacharel: (212) 941-9656 $216 Shin Chol; (212) 625-9202 $270 Hermes; (800) 441-4488 $65 Longchamp; (877) LONGCHAMP $450 Jimmy Choo; (212) 593-0800 ...

Hot pink: catch spring fever with these fuchsia finds. (Beauty).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... FLIRTY FLUSH Look fresh in no time by highlighting your face's bony spots (cheeks, forehead, and chin) with Estee Lauder Pure Eden Blush Petals. PRETTIEST PEDICURE Liven up spring sandals by bronzing sandals by bronzing your legs...

Treatment or torture? Shots that suck out fat. Skin-singeing lasers. Hair-wrenching hot wax. (Beauty).
April 1, 2003... The newest high-tech services to battle bulge, zap spider veins, and remove unwanted fuzz often sound more scary than soothing. But is the gain worth the possible pain? We sent 11 women to find out Remove FAT Lipostabil injections...

Chic Shadows. (What's Hot Now).(L-Oreal)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... L'Oreal's stunning new Wear Infinite Shadows (shown, left to right of Garden Painting, Wall color and Sky Art) are a goof-proof way to create this season's pretty, airbrushed-eyes effect. Just swipe one across your entire lid. Since the...

A better body--for him! (What's Hot Now).(Lab Series For Men Ab Rescue Body Sculpting Gel)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Last we checked, men complain about their weight, too (let's hear it for gender equality!). So if you're sick of hearing, "Honey, does my gut look big in this?" give him a tube of Lab Series For Men Ab Rescue Body Sculpting Gel, $30. The cream...

New good-for-you ingredient. (What's Hot Now).(white tea)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * Every so often, an ingredient comes along with such convincing clinical evidence it really works that cosmetic companies race to use it in their products--and you start seeing it in everything you buy. White tea is the perfect example. A...

Direct from Didi. (What's Hot Now).(Estee Lauder Sheer DayWear Plus Tint Release Formula SPF 15)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... I've never been able to find a tinted moisturizer that I really loved for the simple reason that the products I tried were better at tinting than moisturizing. But now, I've discovered Estee Lauder Sheer DayWear Plus Tint Release Formula SPF...

Hair must-haves. (What's Hot Now).(Lancome)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Cosmetics giant Lancome has developed a full haircare range composed of four lines--for normal, dry, fine, and colored hair--that's appearing at its makeup counters nationwide (shown here, Nutrition Intense Mask for dry hair). So now you can...

Soap stars. (What's Hot Now).(Confianca soaps)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... For a decadent start to the day, use one of these oversize (they last for weeks) Confianca soaps, $13 each. Packed with moisturizing glycerin, as well as real fruit extracts--absolutely no artificial perfumes were used in the creation of these...

Lipcolors they love. (Star Secrets).(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Celeb pick Urban Decay Lipstick in Burn Out. Reported fan: Madonna Get it: www.sephora.com Celeb pick: Hard Candy Lipstick in Pixie Reported fan: Liv Tyler Get it: www.hardcandy.com Celeb pick: Cynthia Rowley Lip...

Pro tip. (Star Secrets).(Victoria's Secret models )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Even Victoria's Secret models Heidi Kium (right), Naomi Campbell, and Gisele Bundchen need a little help before they show a lot of skin. Prior to the recent Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, makeup artist Charlie Green slathered their bodies,...

Damaged-hair repair. (Star Secrets).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Rose Hall, Jamaica, where Beverly Johnson (left) and Lauryn Hill go to recharge, is known for using edible ingredients to combat hair woes. Two of the spa's most popular treatments are the "Hair Restorer" (with salmon...

So long, stretch marks. (Star Secrets).(Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... If your weight fluctuates and you're worried about developing stretch marks, stock up on Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil (right). Kate Moss and Catherine Zeta-Jones used it while pregnant, and Moss claims to have never suffered from a single...

What Kylie craves. (Star Secrets).(Kylie Minogue)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... * Time was, every new makeup brand claimed Madonna as a user. Recently, however, we've noticed that it's Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue everyone wants as a fan. A few of the (many) brands she's said to love: Korres bath and body line,...

The right haircut for your body shape; believe it: what you do on top can make the most of--or just make a mess of--your figure. (Body Special).
April 1, 2003... IF YOU'RE TOP-HEAVY GO FOR a cut that hits just below the shoulder, with graduated layers, If your hair is curly, make sure the layers start below the chin, so your hair doesn't look puffy on top. Long, soft side-swept bangs are also...

Splurge vs steal: capture the spirit of your favorite designer no matter what your budget. (Beauty).
April 1, 2003... Splurge: Kenz purse Steal: Kenzo Jungle Edu de Parfum $40 $360 Splurge: Christian Dior gold-face watch Steal: Christian Dior I Love Dior Eau de Toilette $600 $50 Splurge: Hermes agenda Steal: Hermes un...

New ways to sexier abs. (Nude & Improved).
April 1, 2003... The American Council on Exercise (ACE) just revealed the best stomach-toning moves--and they're not what you might expect. Pick your favorite, and do it three times a week. THE BEST AB EXERCISES 1 BICYCLE MANEUVER Start fiat on...

New sex-drug dangers: the potent hormone pill DHEA promises to stimulate your sex drive, boost energy, even smooth wrinkles--but there are unexpected risks. (Health Check).(dehydroepiandrosterone)
April 1, 2003... Nearly a third of all American women have diminished sexual desire--and many are turning to DHEA, an underground libido booster sold as a supplement at health-food stores. Advocates say the pill's Viagra-like effects improve lubrication (by...

When serious illness strikes under 30: think a brain tumor could never happen to you? Or that menopause is years away? So did these four women, all with illnesses meant for women twice their age. (Health).
April 1, 2003... Serious illness is never something we plan for, and its impact is that much more disturbing when disease strikes young. Here's how four women dealt with the shock of an out-of-the-blue health crisis that usually shows up at a much older age ...

Tried & tested: ridiculous sex tips. (Your Sex Life).
April 1, 2003... OK. We'll admit it. We've all read those silly sex tips from authors and sexperts and secretly wondered to ourselves: Do they even work? We found eight guinea pigs (actually, four couples) to check them out firsthand. ...

Just list: the time is right to treat yourself to a white watch. (Shopping).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Michele Watches, $375; (800) 522-TIME Nine West Watches, $29.99; (800) 343-0121 Coach Watch, $195, (877) 563-9865 Christian Dior Watches, $550; (800) 321-4832 Timex, $30; (800) 367-8483 cK Watches, $210; (888) 256-4659 ...

Shine. (Promotion).
April 1, 2003... 1. PHYLLIS POLAND, AMBER, PEWTER $146 AVAILABLE AT THE MIRAGE, LAS VEGAS, NV 702.693.8413 OR CALL 212.307.9200 2. COLE HAAN, PAMELA, BRONZE $225 AVAILABLE AT COLE HAAN RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE, 800.201.8001, WWW.COLEHAAN.COM 3. COLE...

Exotic heights. (Promotion).
April 1, 2003... 1. JOEY O, STEVIE NICKS $140 TITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 714.841.8500, WWW.JOEYO.BIZ 2. BEBE, DISCO $95 TITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 714.841.8500 3. JOEY O, GONDOLA, BEIGE $140 TITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 714.841.8500, WWW.JOEYO.BIZ 4. COLE HAAN,...

Black & white. (Promotion).
April 1, 2003... NATURALIZER, ANTON, WHITE LEATHER $59 800.766.6465 WWW.NATURALIZER.COM PHYLLIS POLAND, SCOTT, BLACK $164 AVAILABLE AT FETISH SHOES, AUSTIN, TX 512.457.1007 OR CALL 212.307.9200 COLE HAAN, AZALEA, BLACK/WHITE $185 ...

New neutrals. (Promotion).
April 1, 2003... 1. NATURALIZER, KARI, BLUE CLOUD $49 800.766.6465, WWW.NATURALIZER.COM 2. COLE HAAN, CALEY, SILVER BLUE $155 AVAILABLE AT COLE HAAN RETAIL STORES NATIONWIDE, 800.201.8001, WWW.COLEHAAN.COM 3. JOEY O, JONI MITCHELL, BEIGE $125 TITAN...

Spring flush: the shoe fashionista knows that the perfect nail color makes the look. (Promotion).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Whether it's a strappy heel or a barely there flat, she shows off the color that was made just for her. ALL BOTTLES OF OPI RETAIL FOR $7.50 Bottles of Nicole by OPI are $10.00. For salon locations, call DPI at 800.341.9999 or...

Behind the scenes.(Editorial)
April 1, 2003... 1 Welcome to the first annual Marie Claire Body Issue! While you and your body are part of every edition we produce, we've never had an entire issue dedicated to the idea. This month, we take a look at how women in China will go to any length...