Marie Claire articles from August 2006

Marie Claire archives from August 2006

Editor's note.
August 1, 2006... DEAR READER, Let me introduce myself. My name is Joanna Coles and nine years ago I fell in love. I'm British, and in 1997 I was tapped by an English newspaper to be their bureau chief in New York. From the moment I stepped off the QE2 and...

Virgin mayhem.(letters: From the heart of Texas to the U.K., what our readers loved,hated, and can't get enough of)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I read "Would You Trust This Man With Losing Your Virginity?" (May 2006), and I had to tell you that I am also in my late 20s and very uncomfortable with still being a virgin. I don't have the guts to go out and sleep with someone I don't know,...

Weighty matter.(letters: From the heart of Texas to the U.K., what our readers loved,hated, and can't get enough of)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I read the two negative letters in response to your article "Why America Hates Fat Women" (February 2006), and I almost started crying. I don't think those readers understood the article like it should have been understood. I am fat. I am 5'6"...

Knock it off.(letters: From the heart of Texas to the U.K., what our readers loved, hated, and can't get enough of)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... I recently read an article about designers trying to stop cheaper imitations of their designs. They called it a form of piracy and mentioned Marie Claire's "Splurge vs. Steal" column. I am a fan of this column. People who can afford designer...

Too much celebrity?(letters: From the heart of Texas to the U.K., what our readers loved,hated, and can't get enough of)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2006... Your article "Rumors & Lies" (May 2006) was both insightful and alarming, as it accurately presents society's dependence on celebrity gossip. Tabloid magazines, television shows, and paparazzi only fuel the false sense of importance exuded by...

More than a pretty face: she's only 33, but Valerie Gbonon's investigation into the cause of a deadly disease is making waves in the male-dominated world of science.(Q & A)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... VITALS NAME: Valerie Gbonon AGE: 33 JOB: Scientist and medical doctor LOCATION: Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) MARITAL STATUS: Single, with a 10-year-old daughter NOTABLE QUOTE: "My dream is for clinics to be able to...

Customize your smile: worth $1000.(marie claire exclusives: free for you: Get ready for fall with beauty & fashion MAKEOVERS worth over $8700)
August 1, 2006... One lucky person will be treated to a smile makeover by Lumineers. For details on how to enter, visit www.marieclaire.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Update your makeup: worth $2475.(marie claire exclusives: free for you: Get ready for fall with beauty & fashion MAKEOVERS worth over $8700)
August 1, 2006... 25 readers will score these key pieces from Givenchy that suit every skin tone. To enter, visit www.marieclaire.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Win a luxurious spa trip: valued at more than $2000.(marie claire exclusives: free for you: Get ready for fall with beauty & fashion MAKEOVERS worth over $8700)
August 1, 2006... One grand-prize winner will receive a trip to California's Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa along with an MD Skincare spa treatment! Get pampered for two nights at this elegant spa--a skincare treatment is included. To enter and for more...

Revive your closet: worth $2140 total.(marie claire exclusives: free for you: Get ready for fall with beauty &fashion MAKEOVERS worth over $8700)
August 1, 2006... 10 winners will make out with three items every girl needs this season: a classic trench, a flirty dress, and a derailed bag, all from Rampage (www.rampage.com). Visit www.marieclaire.com to enter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

What was your best vacation ever?(YOU & YOUR WORLD)(Personal account)
August 1, 2006... I say tomato, you say to-mah-to... but how about 240,0000 pounds of them? That's how many are released at La Tomatina, an annual festival held in Bunol, Spain. There, 30,000 partiers engage in this multicultural food fight. Turn the page to...

What is your dating deal-breaker? Tacky shoes? Bad ... e-mail? Men everywhere spill the surprising things that turn them off--and on!(MEN (EVERYWHERE!) CONFESS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... FYI In India, public embraces aren't just a dating taboo: A couple was fined for kissing in public--at their wedding! "I don't like any talk of ex-boyfriends--although talk of ex-girlfriends is pretty cool." Tobias, 26 ...

7 reasons to feel good about the world: we scoured the globe for good news--and found it!(GLOBAL GOOD NEWS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... FYI Globalexchangestore.org sells Fair Trade--certified products, ensuring that your money goes to the artisans who create them. Here are seven reasons to smile this month 1 THE BALD EAGLE IS THRIVING. THE U.S. MASCOT...

24/7 denim.(SHOPPING)
August 1, 2006... Why do we love denim? This wardrobe classic goes from casual to formal, day to night, and one season to the next. Find your perfect pair (and more picks) on the following pages

Dress up your denim.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, and more)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Rebecca Danenberg has quite a history with denim: She made the back pocket the most important attribute of a pair of jeans as head designer of 7 for All Mankind back in 2001. Now she's designing a new line called Three Girls Running. Here,...

Work it.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, and more)
August 1, 2006... Looking for the perfect polished denim for the office? Try Anlo's trouser jean in a dark, lightweight cotton. We love the wood buttons, too--they add a touch of character. $178 Anlo at Injeanous; (617) 523-5326. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Breakout brand: Deener.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, andmore)
August 1, 2006... With more than 10 years in the denim industry, designer Ya-el Torbati parlays her experience into a new line of amazing washes, great cuts, and corduroy pieces. Visit deenerdenim.com for details. * $140 Deener at Diavolina; (310) 550-1341....

Natural beauties.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, andmore)
August 1, 2006... New York native Kimberlin Brown travels the world collecting delicate buds, branches, and seeds to cast in 18K gold, then she tops them off with Tahitian pearls, sapphires, and other precious gems. The result? Stunning works of art. $3240...

Match point.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, and more)
August 1, 2006... Not going pro anytime soon? You can still dress like one. Official Wimbledon outfitter Ralph Lauren has a new collection of tennis apparel modeled after the original professional line, for winning style any time. Blazer $595, shirt, $85....

Right on Target.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, andmore)
August 1, 2006... Francophiles, rejoice: Boudoir-inspired camisoles, slim-fitting trouser shorts, and embroidered pin-tucked shirts, all from eclectic French label Paul & Joe, are now available at... Target! The third label from the retail giant's Go...

Good site-seeing.(Gurej.com)(Website overview)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Our favorite new website? Gurej.com. Sisters Heather and Margo Harrison have expanded their Houston boutique of the same name, which offers an amazing selection of hard-to-find-online labels like Acne, Borne, and Sue Stemp, into this Internet...

Prime time.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, andmore)
August 1, 2006... Check out the new Marc by Marc Jacobs timepiece collection, which is just as quirky-meets-classic as his clothing and other accessories. Visit marcjacobs.com for details. $150 Marc by Marc Jacobs;(212) 924-0026. $300 Marc by Marc...

Bright idea.(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, and more)
August 1, 2006... Trying to keep your jeans tucked into your boots? Try Radcliffe's detachable (and undetectable) stirrups. $185 Radcliffe Denim by Suzy Radcliffe; www.radcliffedenim.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Who's she wearing?(what's hot: DENIM for work and play, the best new accessories, and more)
August 1, 2006... We've ID'd the hot labels to the stars, so you can look as fab in denim as they do. From Sarah Jessica Parker in J. Brand, Sienna Miller in Rag & Bone, and Kate Bosworth in Sass & Bide. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

For jeans best accessories: sexy, demure, or fashion-forward: the shoes make the look. Here our picks at all prices.(THE DENIM ISSUE)
August 1, 2006... the cutest flats $230 A.P.C. (212) 966-9685 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $89 CARLOS BY CARLOS SANTANA www.carlosshoes.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $375 TOD'S (800) 457-TODS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Best fall buy: transform your closet with a versatile sweater dress.(SHOPPING)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... 3 WAYS TO WEAR IT TURN IT around and adorn it with a brooch. Sexy heels make it totally date-worthy. Brooch, $145, R.J. Graziano; (212) 685-1248. Heels, $275, Kate Spade; (212) 274-1991. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FEMINIZE IT for work...

Quality vs quantity: your pick: one ultra-luxe lipstick--or seven sexy, $-saving lip looks.(BEAUTY)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... $85 Serge Lutens Lipstick in Roman Rouge When formulating his new lipstick, famed perfumer makeup artist Serge Lutens spared no expense, = $85 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $23 50 Chanel Aqualumiere Sheer Colour Lipshine...

Candy-apple kiss.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Think all lip glosses are more or less the same? Not this one. In addition to tinting your mouth a seductive sheer-crimson shade, DKNY Red Delicious Lip Gloss, $16, tastes like a champagne cocktail. It's a virtual kiss magnet. ...

Soap stars.(Unna and Co. herbal soaps )(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... If you're the kind of person who appreciates fine wine and cheese, you'll love Unna & Co. herbal soaps (prices start at $33 for two', www.unnaco.com). Like the aforementioned goods, these one-of-a-kind cakes take time to create (five weeks of...

Petal power.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... These eye-catching accessories--Goody Folkadelic Faceted Bead Flower Salon clips, $4.99 each--and a little bit of creativity are all you need to give your 'do an instant upgrade. We recommend sliding one into a twist or your bangs, or placing a...

Magic wand.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Another perk of celebrity life? Scoring beauty products before they're available to the public. Apparently, Jennifer Aniston became so enamored of Chanel Inimitable Mascara Multi-Dimensionnel after it was applied to her lashes for the Oscars...

Direct from Didi.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... The term "ionic" has turned up on everything from hair dryers to straightening irons of late. While these tools do have the ability to change the electrical charge of your hair, rendering it softer and straighter, sometimes a girl craves a bit...

10 best fashion: give your denim a downtown makeover with these chic pieces, UNDER $100.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... 1 CARDIGAN $89, Sisley; (800) 535-4491. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 SWEATER $29.99, H&M; www.hm.com for stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 EARRINGS $95, Zoe Oliver; www.zoeoliver.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4 JACKET $90,...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Your Face 1 EYE DO Sweep Christian Breton Powder Eye Shadow in Rythm's, $15, onto your lids. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 CHIC SHINE Slick on Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Fuchsia Fever, $6.99, for a hot lip look. ...

10 best to do: movies, books, music, and more ...(RECOMMENDS)
August 1, 2006... 1 THE GREAT NEW WONDERFUL Set in September 2002, this quietly moving film portrays the lives of a collection of New Yorkers a year after 9/11.You'll cheer, laugh, and wince as they struggle to cope with the complex realities of their daily...

Courteney in control: after years of being a team player in Friends, Courteney Cox is finally ready to take the lead.(CELEBRITY LIVES)(Interview)(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... When you think of Courteney Cox, probably the last thing that comes to mind is "kooky." Composed? Sure. Organized? Judging by the neatly paper-clipped stacks of memos on her desk, her savant-like attention to her daughter Coco's schedule, and...

Long walk to safety: it takes up to two hours on a dirt road to trek from rural outposts to the town of Gulu, Uganda. But every evening, 40,000 strong make the journey. What's surprising isn't just the 16-mile round trip--it's that it is done barefoot. In the dark. By children as young as 3. Marie Claire reports on the risky business of being a "night commuter".(INTERNATIONAL REPORT)
August 1, 2006... Every night, as the sun sets over the once-lush terrain of northern Uganda, small figures begin to cluster on the dusty road leading into the town of Gulu. Their movements are so subtle that at first it appears to be a mirage; and then, as if...

Barter-nomics: the art of the swap.(U.S. REPORT)
August 1, 2006... How can you get what you want without spending a dime? Welcome to the new economy, where trading what you have can get you anything you need--from vintage jewels to a new job. In fact, it's a cultural revolution that might change the way you...

What gets you ... The best table? The right job? First class? Turns out the small things--from what you wear to how you sit--are bigger deals than you may have thought. Here, experts spill the inside info on what little tricks you can pull to get big results.(APPEARANCES)
August 1, 2006... MEET THE EXPERTS: AT THE TABLE Jenni Kwantes is the maitre d' at Koi, a modern Japanese restaurant in New York. ON THE JOB Cynthia Shapiro is the author of Corporate Confidential: 50 Secrets Your Company Doesn't Want You To...

"I won the lottery: but missed working 9 to 5": a $4.7 million lottery win transformed Andrea Holmes's life--but, as her diary reveals, it also left the 30-year-old wanting more than her windfall could provide.(FIRST PERSON)(Diary entry)
August 1, 2006... SATURDAY, JUNE I THE LUCKIEST DAY OF MY LIFE I WAS A BIT MIFFED WHEN I WOKE UP today. I'm a stylist in a hair salon, and I knew that working on a Saturday would be manic. However, I still stopped off on my way to work to buy a lottery...

Could a tell-all T-shirt change your life? Our writer decided to make her true feelings known: four T-shirts, four chances to share her inner monologue, Would her experiment be freeing--or just a four-pronged exercise in TMI? Read on.(REAL LIVES)(too much information)
August 1, 2006... T-SHIRT #1 I love chick lit & reality TV. WHERE: To the opera. MY MOTIVATION: I want to be the kind of person who loves the opera, but my past attempts at opera appreciation have, frankly, flopped. When I score two orchestra seats...

"They said we'd never last": what would you do for true love: defy family tradition? Consider giving up high heels? These four brave couples did that--and more--to be with their soul mates. Here, what makes their relationships work.(RELATIONSHIPS)
August 1, 2006... AMELIA, 27, cabaret-burlesque performer & ANDRES, 28, club manager TOGETHER FOR: 5 years HOW THEY FELL FOR EACH OTHER: Amelia and Andres fell in love at first dance. "We were at a salsa party, and we began dancing," says Amelia. "We...

An unbreakable spirit: she was kidnapped, drugged, and sold to a brothel, where she worked for more than five years. The most remarkable thing about Aisha Parveen is not that she escaped--but that she never stopped fighting for her freedom. Pulitzer prize--winning writer Nicholas D. Kristof.(CAMPAIGN)
August 1, 2006... FOR THE FIRST 14 YEARS of her life, Aisha Parveen lived with her family in a village in the wild north-western region of Pakistan, enjoying what in retrospect was a pleasant, cosseted, and rather boring life. Then, as she walked to school one...

Horoscope.(YOUR FUTURE)
August 1, 2006... leo (July 23-August 22) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEO! LOOKING FOR LOVE: Finding a lover when you're Queen of the Universe is no easy feat. When you do meet a regal guy, make the first move. Hot nights: 7th, 27th. IN LOVE: He adores your...

Fall's best looks: looking to achieve fall-fashion perfection? Start with our checklist, straight off the runway.
August 1, 2006... 1. RED [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. METALLICS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. PANTS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4. ACCESSORIES [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5. LEOPARD PRINTS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 6. DRESSES ...

Wear it well: we've introduced you to the best new looks for fall. Now we'll show you how to work them.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... THE PANT CHOOSE A SIMPLE, UNDERSTATED SHIRT TO MAXIMIZE THE SEASON'S BEST SHAPE, A BLEND OF SEXY-SKINNY AND MENSWEAR-SLOUCH. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAYERS PILE ON YOUR FAVORITE PIECES (SAVE THE BULKIEST FOR LAST!) FOR A...

Jean Queen: flirty, feminine, or fierce, model-actor Devon Aoki proves that this season's denim is as versatile as she is.(Devon Aoki)
August 1, 2006... IF the 501 Blues were an actual malady and not just an advertising campaign, Devon Aoki would be the perfect poster girl. "I'm absolutely obsessed with denim," gushes the 24-year-old Sin City actor, who plays a booty-kicking Japanese princess...

101 Ideas: channel your inner jet-setter with denim looks from around the world. Start with NYC--clean, sophisticated pieces give jeans urban polish.
August 1, 2006... Belted sweater, $79, jeans, $128, Guess?; platforms, $68, Colin Stuart for Victoria's Secret; bangles, $54 and $60, Wendy Mink Jewelry. Fashion editor: Maria Divaris. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I Vest, $59, Esprit: top, $39. Guess?: skirt....

Best jeans to flatter your butt: make the most of your bus! A pare of straight-leg jeans in stiff denim accentuates your assets without exaggerating them.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... TRY hot pockets Pockets that cover your butt from top to bottom will help shape your backside. Be sure they're not bulky though--too much fabric will make you look lumpy. straight shooting Why does the straight...

Best jeans to add curves: would you love to look curvier? You're in luck! The season's hottest style--a skinny jean with a high waist--totally works for you.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... TRY high style This fit hits right at your true waist, which is perfect for you. Add a bold belt, and these jeans make your waist look even smaller, creating the illusion of an hourglass shape. ahead of the curve For the...

Best jeans to look taller.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... Your best weapon in the fight for height? A pair of boot-cut jeans to help you look taller FRY narrow passage Make sure your jeans are slim through the thigh to create a long, lean silhouette. Baggy jeans will only make you look...

Best jeans to slim down: want to look 10 pounds lighter? With the right pair of jeans, it's possible. Our pick? The trouser cut.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... TRY great wide way The wide trouser leg drapes from the waist to the ankle, hiding hips and thighs. A dark wash heightens the effect. balancing act A leg opening about as wide as the thigh (or a little larger) helps balance...

The eyes have it.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2006... Lashes are the beauty industry's obsession du jour. Learn to make the most of yours. Flip the page to discover other looks-changing breakthroughs

Is your hair aging you? Forget your hands. These days, experts say your hair is what really betrays your age. Here, how to stay forever young--follicularly speaking.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2006... THERE'S AN AXIOM IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY that haircare trends follow skincare trends. So it was probably only a matter of time before words like "antiaging" and "renewal" started turning up on shampoos, conditioners, and stylers. Beyond being...

12 beauty breakthroughs: best new options for top-to-toe transformation.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2006... 1 STABILIZED VITAMIN C Unlike most vitamin-C products, which have a finite shelf life (usually up to six months), Dr. Sebagh Pure Vitamin C Powder Cream comes in powder form, so it lasts indefinitely. Just add the powder to your moisturizer...

Would you kiss a girl? New surveys say women are increasingly locking lips and hooking up with other women. Why is girl-girl action so hot, and what does it say about you?(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2006... FIRST MADONNA KISSED Britney. Then Samantha toyed around with a lesbian lover on Sex and the City. Even Mischa Barton's character on The OC got in on the girl-on-girl action, and last January, two girls lusted after each other in the mainstream...

Sex-scene insider: movie lovemaking takes more than two consenting adults and a few shots of tequila. Here, how the experts turn tricks into steamy sex on-screen.(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2006... There's nothing like a great on-screen sex scene to take a movie date to the next level. Just think about it: Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes going measure for measure in Shakespeare in Love. Viggo Mortensen and Maria Bello in A History of...

Can you dine your way to better sex? Two new books say the sex you have is related to the food you eat. Robin Epstein tests whether or not you really can cook up a great orgasm.(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2006... "Absolutely." That was Beau's oneword response. I'd e-mailed him asking if I could use him to help me test recipes from two new cookbooks, Great Food, Great Sex and Fork Me, Spoon Me. I wanted to see if the right foods, well-prepared, actually...

4 tips for total-body ecstasy: in less than 10 minutes, you can learn how to have orgasms that rock every single inch of your body.(SEX SPECIAL)
August 1, 2006... 1 FOCUS ON THE MOST SENSITIVE PART OF THE CLITORIS. For most women, that's a little off-center, at the 11 o'clock position (just off to your left side, from your point-of-view). "Start at the bottom of the clitoris and stroke up toward the...

Banish headaches for good: can't blame your job. Can't blame your guy. The real reason you have headaches is because you don't treat them properly. Stop making these common mistakes, and be headache-free forever.(HEALTH)
August 1, 2006... MISTAKE #1: YOU BLAME YOUR SINUSES. IN ONE STUDY, NEARLY 3000 PEOPLE with headaches thought their sinuses were the culprit. But when researchers at the Headache Care Center in Springfield, MO, took a closer look, 88 percent of those people...

How-to 101: Marie Claire's monthly guide to fashion, beauty, and self-improvement.(BETTER LIFE)(get out a red-wine stain)(apply eyeshadow)(deal with a car accident)(Column)
August 1, 2006... HOW TO... GET OUT A RED-WINE STAIN by Arianne Cohen author of Help, It's Broken! A Fix-It Bible for the Repair-Impaired 1 As soon as possible, blot the stain with a white paper towel or cloth to absorb excess liquid. 2 Run under cool...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments and greatest deals.(BEAUTY)(cosmetics)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... SPLURGE Clarins Nail Colour in Golden Red $16.50 STEAL CoverGirl Boundless Color Nail Polish in Candy Apple $3.69 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE LORAC Eye Shadow in Gold $16 STEAL Sephora Fard Paillete...