Marie Claire articles from August 2007

Marie Claire archives from August 2007

Editor's note.
August 1, 2007... WE WEREN'T TRYING to be prophetic when we wrote "How Lohan can you go?" in July's fashion story about party dresses. But suddenly Lindsay was on front pages everywhere, puking and passing out from party overload. OK, she didn't land in the...

Reader of the Month.(WE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Meng Li of Brooklyn, NY. She gets a bag of Marie Claire goodies. Because she gets us. * With most fashion magazines, I just flip through the pages, but I read Marie Claire cover to cover. The articles are interesting and enjoyable, and I...

Moms gone wild.(WE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... In "Who's Watching the Kids?" (June 2007), contributing editor Ali Wentworth bitch-slaps Hollywood party moms (and hits a nerve). * "Britney Spears... cruises... like a Tri Delta babe on spring break"?! I am a third-generation Tri Delta...

Crime and punishment?(WE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... Tara McKelvey' s profile of a reformed terrorist ("When Mom Has a Secret,'" June 2007) stirred thoughts about justice. * Sara Jane Olson should have turned herself in before having children. Leading an idyllic life does not bring back the...

Porn in the U.S.A.(WE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
August 1, 2007... MC road-tested Web porn in "Sign On, Turn On" (June 2007). A few hard-core reader responses: *... what a turnoff... EUGENIA RITTER, Howell, MI * Is not a percentage of the money going toward the drug trade? PATRICIA...

Feedback-o-meter.(WE GOT MAIL)(Table)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Feedback-o-meter These are the stories that struck a chord this month. Oh, and those of you who want fashion credits? See our shopping guide on p. 196. "Kill Yourself, 4% or Your Family will Kill You" Cover...

Behind the cover shoot.(ON LOCATION)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Hapless Devil Wears Prada assistant be damned! On our shoot, Anne Hathaway rocked out to Scissor Sisters, ordered vegan, and invited family along DOUBLE THE THICKNESS! TOP LEFT: Hathaway gets hair extensions. RIGHT: Just a few of...

Rhapsody in blues.(FREE FOR YOU NOW!)
August 1, 2007... Hit the road in a rockin' pair or jeans. We've got $5000 worth for 100 lucky readers 100 to win! Curvy or skinny, deep blue or bleached whatever your lave, Levi's has got you covered. Winners receive a gift certificate worth $50...

Jeanius!(SHOPPING)(Brief article)(Photograph)
August 1, 2007... Hottest thins on two legs? Jeans, of course. Here, in our annual denim issue, the best pairs on the planet, both skinny and on the loose. So '70s: Kate Moss in London last year in a pair of fave vintage Chloe wide-legs. [ILLUSTRATION...

Ankle-length skinny.(SHOPPING: DENIM TREND REPORT)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CURVACEOUS! Flattering doesn't equal tight; it means roomy enough for real curves. EASY OFF: When it's hot and sticky, zippered ankles are a godsend for getting off tight jeans. $3280 Forever 21; forever21.com. ...

Bright colors.(SHOPPING: DENIM TREND REPORT)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... NARROW PASSAGE: Jeans this colorful look clownish if cut too wide-choose a slim leg. NEUTRAL GROUND: When pants make the big statement, keep tops quiet in black, white, or neutrals. "Bright jeans make a splash in a sea of dark-blue...

Eco-friendly.(SHOPPING: DENIM TREND REPORT)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... BAMBOO YOU: Fabric derived from bamboo pulp makes for sustainable--and really soft--jeans. $310 Replay; (888) REPLAY-8. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $185 Habitual at Barneys New York; (888) 8-BARNEYS for stores. [ILLUSTRATION...

New finishes.(SHOPPING: DENIM TREND REPORT)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... DARK NIGHT: Jeans's answer to the little black dress-the resin wash means it won't fade. SILVER SURFER: They'll come in for a closer look when you wear jeans with a subtle sheen. $410 Just Cavalli; (305) 861-5151. [ILLUSTRATION...

High-waisted wide leg.(SHOPPING: DENIM TREND REPORT)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CALL OF THE WIDE: With jeans getting so big, think itty-bitty blouses. JIVE WALKIN': Disco-style denim is a low-cost way to get in on fall's '70s revival. "Nothing defines the waist or lengthens the leg better than tailored jeans" ...

Splurge vs. steal.(SHOPPING)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... When girl meets boy blazer, look tailored yet totally on trend TIP: Sneak into the boys'department for classic school jackets at genius prices. $169 STEAL United Colors of Benetton; (800) 535-4491. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $4835...

Shop talk with Zoe: the scoop on this month's surprising arrivals.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... MY HERO: Hogan, known for boots and bags, debuts its first-ever motorcycle jacket (for stores, call 888-60-HOGAN) WEAR Heeling Power Always a step ahead, the denim-meisters at 7 For All Mankind are breaking out their first shoe...

When Hollywood goes on holiday.(STAR STYLES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... WHAT'S A CELEB to wear when she goes on vacation? ACCESS HOLLYWOOD's fashion guru, Ryan Patterson, and Marie Claire' s style director, Cleo Glyde, dissect the downtime looks of the A-listers. ELIZABETH HURLEY RYAN SAYS: "The epitome of...

Why do these jeans cost $555?(SHOPPING: DECONSTRUCTED)(Product/service evaluation)
August 1, 2007... RANCHO DELUXE * It used to take years of hard labor to wear in a pair of jeans; now Diesel's team of international designers does the dirty work for you. Why does this limited-edition pair cost $555? We reduced it to its jean-etic material...

High tied.(10 BEST SHOES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... With a hip, tall heel, the old-school oxford is newly cool Double kick: Two-tone with a pointed toe takes you from conference room to cocktails. $575 Bally; (212) 751-9082. A rich burgundy pair will age as well as a classic black one....

Gloss menagerie.(10 BEST BAGS)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... This season, it's the bag's turn to shine. Watch it try to upstage all your other accessories! Briefcase relief: Patent poshes up the corporate classic. $1150 Be & D; neimanmarcus.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $3950 Gap;...

10 best fashion (under $100).(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Dark denim in tailored cuts is a smart new choice for the office. Watch your style stock soar 1. CARDIGAN, $68, Banana Republic; banana republic.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. BLOUSE, $58, Ann Taylor Loft; anntaylor.com. ...

Introducing marieclaire.com: home from the beach? Then surf our site! Five fab things to love this month.(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1. GET STAR TREATMENT Astrologers advise heads of state; what do they predict about that promotion you're in line for? Visit marieclaire. com/horoscopes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. DRESS LIKE AN A-LISTER We've merged Who's Who...

Crazy for color.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2007... Changing your hair color can change your life--which may be why more than half of you indulge. Turn the page for the latest ways to score a whole new hue.

10 commandments of sinfully rich hair color.(BEAUTY)
August 1, 2007... Tempted to try a DIY dye job? Whether you're headed toward blonde, red, or brunette, don't even crack open the box till you've read these expert tips Crazy for color! Changing your hair color can change your life--which may be why...

Same girl, different hair: whoa! What started as a simple color change led to major life impact. Here, a tale of two women who accepted our re-'do challenge.(BEAUTY: HAIR COLOR)
August 1, 2007... GOOD-BYE BLONDE, hello brunette THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR looked formidable, assertive--and utterly foreign to me. What had I done to myself? Here, I had jumped at the chance to have Manhattan colorist Rita Hazan dye my natural blonde hair a...

At-home highlights 911: why is at-home so hard? Get to the root of the problem.(BEAUTY: DIARY)
August 1, 2007... * HAVING HAD MY SHARE of teenage Sun-In traumas, I set out in search of a $14 DIY job that could, of course, pass for a $200-plus salon treatment. My goal was a brighter blonde version of me--nothing radical. Unfortunately, since I was a...

"What I love about me".(BEAUTY: ROAD SHOW)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... NATALIE KEIPER, 23 "Flair--and authenticity--are key for me." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] REBECCA RALSTIN, 20 "I'm studying theater, so my expressive face is a virtue." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EMILY DUCKWORTH, 23 "My...

Tricks for travel: as a denim fit model, Paige Adams-Geller made a bundle off her butt. Now, with her own jeans line, she relies on brains, beauty loot, and frequent-flier miles. Destination: gorgeous!(BEAUTY SNOOP)(beaty Q&A with former Miss California )
August 1, 2007... * THE MOST FAMOUS jeans fit model of our time--who earned the nickname "best butt in the business"--is, at 38, nowhere near ready to hang up her thong. During the decade or so that Paige Adams-Geller was working five days a week with...

Splurge vs. steal.(BEAUTY: ON YOUR TOES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Here are the best-selling colors across the country--some priced so low, it's pedi theft! Los Angeles Valley girls never outgrow frosty BABY PINK, according to Dashing Diva salon. $799 SPLURGE Dashing Diva Nail Polish in...

Boss o' glosses.(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Talk about lip service: MAC TENDERTONES are the ideal balmgloss hybrid, serving up hydration, brilliant shine, and SPF 12 in nine sheer-but-juicy shades. Shown: Softnote, Hush Hush, Shush!, and Pucker.

Love is in the hair.(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... If you've just caught a whiff of kakadu plum or caju fruit, you're already under the spell of Molton Brown's seductively scentednew hair line. Those addicted to MB's Heavenly Gingerlily Body Cream and Thai Vert hand wash will get cravings for...

Fragrance grand finale.(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... With Labor Day looming, it's your last chance to stock up on these light, limited-edition scents for summer: DIOR ADDICT 2 SUMMER BREEZE (shown), Eternity Summer, Tommy Girl Summer, or CK One Summer.

Pedi, set, go!(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... God's gift to sandal lovers: AVON INSTANT PEDICURE boasts 10 lacquered toes in 10 minutes. Press the enamel strips onto bare nails, trim off excess, and voila: no drying time.

Juice bar.(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Next best thing to a fresh-squeezed cocktail on a hot day: an exhilarating wash with one of MOR JUICE COLLECTION SOAPS. Try: Cumquat, Grapefruit, and Lemongrass.

Go long.(News: Grooming goodies to get you through the steamiest month of the year)
August 1, 2007... GO LONG: Pantene Beautiful Lengths has collected 10,000-plus ponytails to make wigs for women with cancer. To donate yours, go to beautifullenghts.com

Glisten good: ... with this cool summer stash.(10 BEST BEAUTY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1. GLEAM QUEEN: Bring disco back by dabbing lids with Too Faced Shimmer Veils in Pixie Dust or Fairy Wings, $18.50 each. A [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. EAU YES: Sex up your pulse points with Sarah Jessica Parker's new fragrance, Covet,...

The filter: what all your friends will be (or should be) talking about this month.(CULTURE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... JUST WHEN WE thought it was safe to pack away the Doc Martens, the '90s are back--with a vengeance! The MEAT PUPPETS--original singers of Nirvana's unplugged smash "Lake of Fire"--release Rise to Your Knees, their first since '95. And SUZANNE...

Q&A: author Jacquelyn Mitchard on how she pissed off Oprah.(BOOKS)(Interview)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... SAY YOU WRITE a novel. Then Oprah Winfrey tells everyone to go buy it, and it sells more than 4 million copies. You sit down to write again. Pressure, much? Just ask Jacquelyn Mitchard, whose first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the...

My Colombian War: A Journey Through The Country I Left Behind.(REVIEWS: We peruse the stacks so you don't have to. The one to read ...)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... ... to remind you there's a world outside the suburbs: MY COLOMBIAN WAR: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE COUNTRY I LEFT BEHIND, a memoir by Silvana Paternostro (Henry Holt and Co.) TO SUM UP: A Colombian-American journalist returns to the idealized...

I Just Want My Pants Back.(REVIEWS: We peruse the stacks so you don't have to. The one to read ...)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... ... if Old School is your favorite movie of all time: I JUST WANT MY PANTS BACK, a novel by David J. Rosen (Broadway) TO SUM UP: A crude, 20-something Manhattanite slacker has a one-night stand and loses his favorite pants. Attempting to...

The End Of The Alphabet.(REVIEWS: We peruse the stacks so you don't have to. The one to read ...)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... ... if you have an hour and nine minutes to spare: THE END OF THE ALPHABET, a short novel by CS Richardson (Doubleday) TO SUM UP: When a man discovers on his 50th birthday that he has less than a month to live, he and his wife begin...

Slummy Mummy.(REVIEWS: We peruse the stacks so you don't have to. The one to read ...)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2007... ... concealed inside your copy of the Wall Street Journal: SLUMMY MUMMY, a novel by Fiona Neill (Riverhead) TO SUM UP: A British stay-at-home mom juggles three young boys, a straitlaced husband, and a 3-foot-high laundry pile--unskillfully...

The oh-no-they-di'int! Comedy: The Ten.(Movie review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * THE ON-NO-THEY-DI'INT! COMEDY: THE TEN Picture Sunday school. Now add puppet-on-human sex, a hot Jesus (played by Justin Theroux), naked suburban-dad dancers, and appearances by Winona Ryder, Liev Schreiber, and Paul Rudd, and you get this...

More evidence that high school isn't what it used to be: Charlie Bartlett.(Movie review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * MORE EVIDENCE THAT HIGH SCHOOL ISN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE: CHARLIE BARTLETT First-time director Jon Poll nails this comedy about a privileged kid (Anton Yelchin) who is sent to public school and wins over his classmates with his charm, wit, and...

The war doc that will have you picking your jaw up off the floor: No End In Sight.(Brief article)(Video recording review)
August 1, 2007... * THE WAR DOC THAT WILL HAVE YOU PICKING YOUR JAW UP OFF THE FLOOR: NO END IN SIGHT In case there was any question about how spectacularly we flubbed the "postwar reconstruction" of Iraq, this film will clear it up. First-time director...

5 reasons we still love the Bourne movies.(MOVIES)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... the third installment--The Bourne Ultimatum--hits theaters this month. We'll be first in line because: 1. It stokes our NOSTALGIA for an era when Slavs were the enemy, Europe was the battleground, and homicide--not suicide--was the evil act...

Rap for non-rap fans: Finding Forever.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * RAP FOR NON-RAP FANS: FINDING FOREVER, Common (G.O.O.D Music/ Geffen) With a little help from his friends, the melodic hip-hopper wins us over again. The sweet hooks of Dwele and D'Angelo complement the Chi-town native's smooth rhymes, while...

Best new sound: Church Mouth.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * BEST NEW SOUND: CHURCH MOUTH, Portugal. The Man (Fearless Records) Alaska is the new Canada--at least as far as electro-retro pop-rock goes. Portugal. The Man reclaims the best parts of old genres--psych imagery from the '60s, guitars from...

Mainstream indie: Ex-Sensitive.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * MAINSTREAM INDIE: EX-SENSITIVE, Ben Jelen (Custard) That emo soul! That Gavin Rossdale hair! That Police-y bass line! If you're aTop 40 fan, let this be your indie primer Singer-songwriter Ben Jelen's neat orchestral pop will keep his second...

Party sound track: Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * PARTY SOUND TRACK: MEN'S NEEDS, WOMEN'S NEEDS, WHATEVER. The Cribs (Warner Bros.) The British garage-rocking brothers offer up the year's highest-energy rock tunes this side of punk. With Alex Kapranos producing, this CD is the closest thing...

Chris O'Donnell from it-hood to burnout. And the long road back.(TWO-MINUTE DATE)
August 1, 2007... MY BUDDIES ARE calling me because I'm supposed to go play golf with them later," Chris O'Donnell tells me when his cell phone rings for the third time during our conversation. "They keep saying, 'Where the hell are you?'" It's a question...

At a tattoo parlor with Eve: MC talks to the ink-loving, DUI-accused, N-word-defending rapper at a favorite haunt.(CULTURE)(Driving Under the Influence )
August 1, 2007... WHEN EVE BREEZES INTO New York Adorned, a tattoo parlor on Manhattan's Lower East Side, to consult with her tat artist, Kat, I'm nervous. Recently in the news for totaling her gold Maserati in an alleged DUI, Eve has a tough-girl reputation...

More than a pretty face: the baby saver.(Anja Giphart )(Interview)
August 1, 2007... MENTION THE AIDS CRISIS in Africa, and most Western doctors shake their heads over the 25 million people-including 2 million children--who are now infected. But where others see doom, Dutch-born Anja Giphart finds hope. As the head doctor for...

Look good while doing good! Buy this weekend bag for $35--and 100 percent of your money goes to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.(CHARITY)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... * AROUND THE WORLD, roughly 1500 children under the age of 15 are infected with HIV every day. More than 90 percent of the cases are the result of mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or breast-feeding--cases that are preventable with...

A short history of the acrimonious divorce: thanks to Kim and Alec's latest--and ugliest--chapter, the bitter public split is officially back. We wade into the muck of the most memorable.(MC BULLETIN: CELEBS, SEX TIPS, THE STATE OF THE UNION ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER CHEAT SHEET)(Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger)
August 1, 2007... ANNE HECHE VS. COLEY LAFFOON (MARRIED 2001 TO 2007) In a nutshell: Heche filed for divorce, citing her unemployed videographer husband's porn addiction. Laffoon countered with a reminder that Heche is bonkers. Who got custody of the...

10 things we don't expect you tO do in bed *.(MC BULLETIN: CELEBS, SEX TIPS, THE STATE OF THE UNION ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER CHEAT SHEET)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 1 Put lipstick on your nipples, bronzer in your decolletage, concealer on your bum, or mascara on your landing strip 2 Proclaim to your partner how you love anal so much that you want to do it at least twice a day for the rest of your life...

The continuum: minimum required vacation time around the world: this month, while you're deciding whether taking a long weekend will kill your career, much of Europe is embarking on their mandatory monthlong tanning session. Below, the tally. Read it and weep--or move to Finland.(MC BULLETIN: CELEBS, SEX TIPS, THE STATE OF THE UNION ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER CHEAT SHEET)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... 0 DAYS China, U.S. (Dutifully working ourselves into an early grave.) 6 WEEKS Germany, Finland (Slacker havens.) 1 WEEK Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico 2 WEEKS Canada, Japan 3 WEEKS Colombia, New Zealand...

I can't get through August without my ...(MC BULLETIN: CELEBS, SEX TIPS, THE STATE OF THE UNION ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER CHEAT SHEET)
August 1, 2007... Danica Patrick, 25, the first woman ever to lead a lap in the Indianapolis 500 SCUNCI NO DAMAGE HAIR TIES "I have to wear a helmet, but my hair still gets in my eyes--it'll do that when you're clocking 240. These don't have metal, so...

How to not ruin your life by sleeping with a movie star.(MC BULLETIN: CELEBS, SEX TIPS, THE STATE OF THE UNION ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER CHEAT SHEET)(Ralph Fiennes)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Granted, things were already not so great for flight attendant Lisa Robertson before her seven minutes of heaven with Ralph Fiennes last winter. The 39-year-old Australian had a failed career as an undercover cop, a successful one as a...

"My colleagues act like frat boys!": got a workplace worry? Take it to the coach.(THE CUBICLE COACH)(workplace management)
August 1, 2007... Q: Dear CC: I work in a male-heavy office where banter often leads to sexual jokes about the female receptionist. I don't want to make a big deal of it, but I do think their talk is offensive. Should I just laugh along like one of the guys? ...

The next big thing: you won't catch her falling out of a limo sans undies--but she'll gladly go topless if the role calls for it. Mold-breaking Anne Hathaway does Hollywood her way.(Interview)(Biography)
August 1, 2007... IT'S A STEEP, WINDING CLIMB through the Hollywood Hills to the horseshoe-shaped ranch house where Anne Hathaway is staying. Neat shrubbery frames the front--door; there's a black Range Rover out front. It's on Blue Jay Way, the namesake of the...

Womb for rent: customer service, tech support ... these days we outsource everything to India. So why not pregnancy? Abigail Haworth reports on the growing number of Indian women willing to carry an American child.(INTERNATIONAL REPORT)(Najima Vohra)
August 1, 2007... THE MIDDAY SUN is ferociously hot outside the Akanksha Infertility Clinic, a scuffed concrete building in the small Indian city of Anand. Crammed into a single patch of shade by the gate, a stray cow and a filmily of beggars--caked so uniformly...

I fembot: tired of touchy-feely friendships and being the vulnerable one in romance, a new breed of steely female is beating guys at their own game. Theresa O'Rourke takes the pulse--if she can find one--of the fembots.(RELATIONSHIPS)(girls' experiences on love, marriages and being single )
August 1, 2007... I'M AT A SAKE BAR watching a man get drunk on an ice-cold woman. He shamelessly admits he can't stop thinking about her. "Really," she says, devouring a fat slice of tuna in one tidy bite. "That's interesting." Her raw beauty recalls a young...

"I grew up in this mess": there are more than 2 million hoarders in the U.S.--people who refuse to throw anything away. For their children, like Elizabeth Nelson, it can be devastating.(DOMESTIC NEWS)(hoarders' experiences)
August 1, 2007... THE GARBAGE ALL but spills out the front door when Elizabeth Nelson tries to step inside the suburban Midwestern home. She kicks a narrow path through stacks of yellowing newspapers and towering heaps of shopping bags crammed with thrift-store...

Subtle changes--are they worth it? These days, a pre-emptive nip and tuck is considered a silver bullet among regular women as young as 30. Posing as a patient, Cleo Glyde asked two surgeons, one from each coast, to make recommendations. Then, using medical computer technology, we simulated their changes. Curious? Turn the page ...(BODY IMAGE)(plastic surgeries)
August 1, 2007... Option 1 THE DOCTOR John E. Sherman, New York, NY; president, Manhattan Council of the American College of Surgeons CLIENTELE Ladies who lunch THE PROCEDURES Blepharoplasty Removal of excess skin and fat from...

Fools rush in: while her friends were hooking up and reveling in singledom, Elissa Schappell was tying the knot. Crazy in love? Or just plain crazy?(FIRST PERSON)
August 1, 2007... I'VE NEVER PLACED, nor answered, a personal ad. Never dated my boss. Never gotten drunk at the office Christmas party and snogged a coworker. Never had my heart broken by a boy who was shaving regularly. I've had plenty of other soul-testing,...

Horoscope.
August 1, 2007... LEO (July 23-August 22) No need for the birthday tiara--we get it, you're the star this month. Then again, when aren't you? You'll feel like you drank a giant Razzmatazz with 10 energy boosts when the new moon takes place on the 12th. Put...

Fashion preview: on fashion's Richter Scale, The Fall 2007 Collections were a megaquake, with seismic shifts in shape, color, mood. here, the best of the new looks from New York, Milan, and Paris.(clothing trends)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... FALL Coat, $5995, gloves, $755, belt, $475, Burberry Prorsum. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ANYONE WHO THINKS GRAY IS A STAID NEUTRAL CLEARLY HASN'T SEEN THE NEW CHARCOAL-TONED MINIS AND SWING COATS, STUDDED WITH SEQUINS AND CUT UP TO...

Trying to save the the world: what gets supermodels out of bed in the morning these days? In this exclusive portfolio, our favorite fashion icons sport the season's new denim. Signed limited editions of these photos will be auctioned off for their favorite charities.(charitable works of fashion models)
August 1, 2007... Erin O'Connor CHARITY: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation WHAT IT DOES: Funds research for breast cancer LEARN MORE AT: bcrfcure.org "My grandmother died of breast cancer. It was kept under wraps--even today, there's a...

Every day, every way denim: from street-cred staple to major statement.(101 IDEAS)(clothing trends)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2007... TOP: Bolero, $285, Boss Orange; dress, $148, Maxstudio.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BOTTOM LEFT: Sweater, $495, Blugirl by Blumarine; top, $135, Graham & Spencer; jeans, $240, Diesel; suspenders, $200, Claudio Orciani. [ILLUSTRATION...

Under-armed: no matter what I did, even in my calmest, coldest moments, sweat rings grew under my arms. And my confidence shrank. Enter a few doctors, and things got worse. Welcome to the life and times (and triump, of course) of a human faucet.(HEALTH)(hyperhidrosis and hygiene)
August 1, 2007... I STARTED SWEATING during the summer of 1994, between seventh and eighth grade. By fall, all the girls but me were popping glossy blue Midols and ever-so-indiscreetly sneaking to the bathroom with Tampax in the back pocket of their Quiksilver...

Body by Marty: the latest on what to eat, do, and think to take your body and life to the max.(HEALTH)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... FOOD Q: On the days when I work out in the morning, do I need to eat something before or after? A: Both. Have about 100 calories at least 15 minutes before your workout (try a banana or half of an energy bar). Then have a good...

Star Jones Reynolds: the most famously fired host on daytime TV has a new show, new figure, new attitude.(Q&A)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... Q: What went wrong on The View? A: We all changed over nine years--we weren't the same pack as when we started. It would have been a lot better if we could have expressed that. It's like having a good girlfriend when you graduate college,...