Marie Claire articles from February 2002

Marie Claire archives from February 2002

Women and heroism. (You Speak Out).(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... * I want to say "bravo" for your December issue. Never have I been prouder to read a fashion magazine. September 11 has changed everyone forever, and you managed to deal with this tragedy in a smart, touching, and informative manner. My heart...

Did you know? (What's New).(shelters for women and animals)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... There are four times as many shelters for animals in the U.S. as there are for homeless women and children.

Support our troops overseas. (In the News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The U.S.A. Support Mail Program, the first nationwide letter-writing campaign created for the troops of Operation Enduring Freedom, has devised a subsidiary campaign, Operation Prayer E-mail For Troops, which allows Americans to e-mail our...

Ski to stop breast cancer. (In the News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The fourth annual Women's Ski Clinic, sponsored by Head Tyrolia Wintersports and Subaru of America, is raising money for the fight against breast cancer. All winter, Head and Subaru are offering ski clinics to women around the country and...

Learn to pack a punch. (In the News).(Girls Fight Back)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... In honor of Shannon McNamara, a coed who was murdered on June 12, 2001, at Eastern Illinois University, her friend Erin Weed has launched Girls Fight Back-a new program to teach women self-defense skills, GFB offers general classes, plus...

Hot new look: choose classic heels for any outfit, at every price. (Style).(Illustration)
February 1, 2002... FABULOUS FINDS 1 Isaac by Isaac Mizrahi, $175. 2 Enzo Angiolini, $69.3 Ellen Tracy, S165. 4 Nine West, $69. CHIC BUYS 1 D&G, $280. 2 Coach, approximately $200 . 3 Kaki Daniels, $290. 4 Monica Magli, S240. SEXY SPLURGES 1...

How to wear: this season's peasant blouse, the new white shirt. (Style).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... COUNTRY WEEKEND * Go for hippie-inspired comfort in gauzy cotton viole. Wear with jeans or a denim mini to kick back in style. Michael Soheil, $300 COCKTAIL HOUR * Pair this sexy, shoulder-baring, slit-sleeve style with slim...

Update your look: for spring, accessories are the easy way to reinvent your style. (Style).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... the belt Worn low-slung and wide, the new belts come in woven leather with western-inspired extras like antiqued hardware and fringe. The earring Long and dangling, feathered, or chandeliered, earrings range from chin- to...

10 best workwear basics in pink and navy for $100 & under. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... FASHION Leather belt, $99, Furla. Slingback, $98, J. Crew. * # Cashmere sweater, $89, Lands' End. * # Stretch-cotton skirt, $54.50, RALPH by Ralph Lauren. Cotton blazer, about $100, Tommy Hilfiger. Broadcloth shirt,...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... YOUR FRAGRANCES 1 Scentual delight: Spray Biotherm Aqua Relax Eau Relaxante, $35, all over. 2 Mood lifter: Pour Aroma-Floria at Home Hydrangea Aroma Beads, $12, into a bowl or sachet. YOUR HAIR 3 Tress treat: Dress up your do...

10 best to do. (Recommends).
February 1, 2002... 1 Charlotte Gray (Warner Bros.) In this lush adaptation of the best-selling novel, Cate Blanchett plays a fiery Scot who falls for the mysterious Billy Crudup (above) while working with the French Resistance during World War II. Though she's...

Women of courage. (Women of the World).(Reebok Human Rights Award)
February 1, 2002... Every day women around the globe put their lives on the line to fight injustice--from forced prostitution and slave labor to racism and child abuse. Here, Kerry Kennedy Cuomo talks with four remarkable heroes--all winners of this year's Reebok...

Halle Berry dishes the dirt. (Celebrity Challenge).
February 1, 2002... Would you recognize a famous movie star if she waited on you in a diner? Halle Berry puts on an apron and serves up burgers, fries--and some amazing revelations about her life as it might have been. "Good morning, I'm Leticia. Can I get you...

What are these people dying to do? Go blonde! (Appearances).
February 1, 2002... Would you get more guys if you went blonde? Would you command more--or less--respect on the job? With so many people going golden (from Serena Williams to Ben Affleck), we asked top stylist John Barrett to brighten the worlds of eight basic...

Is a mama's boy best? (Dating).
February 1, 2002... Bryan, Mike, and Raiph have radically different feelings for their moms--ranging from love to dread. We challenged one woman to pick blind dates with each based on that information alone. So, can you really judge a guy by his relationship with...

Heroin addict. (Special Report).
February 1, 2002... At the time this photo was taken, this pretty, 16-year-old high school student had her whole life ahead of her. Fourteen years later, she was dead. The police mug shots that follow record her tragic slide into addiction and despair. These...

Could you give up sex for 40 days? (Your Sex Life).
February 1, 2002... Would you last a day? A week? A month? Longer? We asked five women to summon their willpower, fend off their partners, and take a vow of celibacy for 40 days. Here, they share the details--from cold showers to close calls DAY 1 My...

What's in, what's out; spring update: trade fall trends for hot new looks. (Fashion).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... OUT * Riding pants OUT * Mary Janes OUT * Peacoat skirt suits OUT * Structured handbags OUT * Pleated minis IN * Platforms Emporio Armani, $350 IN * Wide-leg pants Banana...

Spring preview 10 key looks.
February 1, 2002... SAFARI * THE LOOK Brown and khaki pieces, animal prints, large-pocket vests, and cargo details. * HOW TO WEAR IT One piece at a time, like an animal-print cargo skirt with a simple white shirt. * WHERE TO WEAR IT To work--in the...

Splurge vs steal: work your look on and budget with spring's best bets for 9-to-5 and beyound.(Illustration)
February 1, 2002... Spluge: Trench, $2000, Celine; pants, $280, Burberry Prorsum; shoes; $170, Stuart Weitzman; bag, $940, Bottega Veneta; sunglasses, $350, Roberto Cavalli; gloves, $125, LaCrasia Gloves. Steal: Trench, $120, Express; pants, $150, New...

Looks we love.(Illustration)
February 1, 2002... The Trench The best trenches are white and oversize. This page: Belted trech, $1400, Calvin Klein; strappy sandals, $390, Jimmy Choo. The belt to look for? Hip-slung, with sleek hardware. Opposite page: Leather skirt suit, $5780, belt,...

101 spring's new classics ideas: mix navy and camel in tailored looks with buckle details.(Illustration)
February 1, 2002... 1 Gabardine jacket, $350, top, $175, pants, $195 KORS Michael Kors; slingbacks, $185, Stuart Weitzman. 2 Turtleneck, $38, Lands' End; canvas skirt, $59, Tommy Hilfiger. 3 Belted canvas safari jacket, $77, Nautica Jeans Company. 4...

The new spring accessories: from embossed leather, fringe, and beads to wedge heels, thongs, and for tortoise shell, choose from the season's freshest runway trends. (Shopping).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... HOW TO WEAR THEM * the jewelry Necklaces, cuffs, and earrings shimmer in painted-desert hues. Add a spark to classic whites with a single piece in bold turquoise or coral. Dress any look down with casual gladiator flats, dress it up...

New trends: what to wear for spring and how to make the key pieces work for your shape and size. (Figure Fixers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... THE SKIRT * PLEATED The folds of fabric create the illusion of curves on any boyish figure. * FULL A full, below-the-knee cut hides thick things. * MINI If you have great legs, flaunt them in a mini to draw attention away from...

The skirt: mini, fitted, or circle make the most of spring's newest shapes. (Figure Fixers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... conceal a tummy AVOID open-front skirts with wide pockets, tucked-in tops, and cinched belts. TRY a mini to draw attention to legs and atop with side panels to trim your midsection. Top $59, miniskirt, $49, Tommy...

The pant: sailor, wide-leg, or slim the latest looks can work for all body types. (Figure Fixers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... elongate your legs AVOID cropped pants in light colors. TRY a wide-leg style with sailor details and vertical lines. Shirt, $28.50, New York & Company; pants, $69, Tommy Hilfiger. trim your hips AVOID ...

The dress: V-stitch, cowl-neck, or wrap this season's cuts are a tailored fit. (Figure Fixers).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... hide your hips AVOID tight, clingy, above-the-knee dresses with low-slung belts that hang on hips. TRY a long sheath with a slimming V-stitch pattern. Dress, $180, New Frontier. create curves AVOID long,...

Beauty; pretty in pink: top picks for a romance-ready look.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... SUPER SHINE BOOSTER To keep hair silky and luminous, comb Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Treatment through your tresses after shampooing. Let penetrate for three minutes, then rinse. SEXY LIPSTICK For the perfect pout, try...

Your prettiest spring look; what's in, what's out: your guide to the best hair and makeup trends from the runways--plus easy, pro how-tos to make them work for you. (Beauty).
February 1, 2002... GET THE LOOK OUT A POWDERY COMPLEXION IN Luminous skin "This is the season for skin," says MAC'S chief makeup artist, Gordon Espinet, who helped create the look at Oscar de la Renta. "Use only sheer foundation that allows your natural...

Must-have nailcolor. (What's Hot Now).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Complement this reason's feminine makeup looks with an equally lady like pink polish. Today's prettiest picks run the gamut from sheet tosuper-saturated, and look best harshed on short, rounded tips. Available next month,from top to bottom:...

Sexiest new scents. (What's Hot Now).
February 1, 2002... Drive each other wild this V-day with the seasons most alluring aromas for ladies and gents. FOR YOU * Celine Pour Femme (shown) * Aveda Love * Calvin Klein Eternity Rose Blush Eau de Parfum FOR HIM * Victoria's...

Tried & tested. (What's Hot Now).(Ginger Up Aromatic Shampoo and Conditioner)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Origins' new Ginger Up Aromatic Shampoo and Conditioner, $12.50 each, are perfect for the person who doesn't like overly scented hair products--but still wants to smell like something. In addition to the subtly sweet aroma, each is infused with...

Superior soap. (What's Hot Now).
February 1, 2002... We're crazy about essential-oil-Faced Bath Bloomers Lathering Moisture Cakes Not only do they look cute stacked on your shelf, they also get decadently foamy without drying your skin.

Fresh breath fast. (What's Hot Now).(Hint Mint)
February 1, 2002... Just polished off a plate of shrimp scampi? Pop a Hint Mint. The tiny breath fresheners (shown in spearmint and cinnamon) are huge on flavor and low on calories, and when you're done with them, you can reuse the tin.

Direct from didi. (What's Hot Now).(DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF15)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... I'm utterly addicted to DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF15 ($1 5)--not because it contains a mysterious ingredient that makes you crave it every time it wears off, but because it really works. Unlike other salves, this clear, highshine gloss comes...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments and great deals. (Beauty).(shopping specials)
February 1, 2002... Splurge: Shiseido nail polish in Real Red Steal: Maybeline Express Finish nail polish in Red Glamour Splurge: Chanel Bronze Perfection Face Palette Steal: Tina Earnshaw Summer Girl Bronzer Splurge: Prescriptives Loose Glitter...

Grand Marnier. (Concoctions).(Cosmopolitan )(drink recipe)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Cosmopolitan Goes Top Shelf With Grand Marnier. Experience for yourself the richer, more adventurous Cosmopolitan. To make the GRAND MARNIER COSMOPOLITAN combine the following ingredients into a shaker. 2 oz premium vodka 1 oz...

Diesel. (Beauty Buzz).
February 1, 2002... DIESEL GREEN INSPIRATION: Inspired by the stimulants used to make flowers healthy, more aromatic and alluring, GREEN MASCULINE and FEMININE has been created to bring a new level of self-nurturing to the beauty routine. The bi-gender...

Tacori. (Essentials).(contest)
February 1, 2002... THE CRESCENT SILHOUETTE COLLECTION: Tacori's newest diamond engagement ring collection. These beautiful rings are handcrafted in Platinum with an open crescent shaped gallery that is completely set with diamonds. When you want elegantly...

Easy how-tos Brighten winter skin. (Beauty).(related article: 4 ways to wake up your face)
February 1, 2002... 1 CORRECT YOUR COLORING "In winter, use a thin layer of foundation over your entire face to make your skin tone uniform," says Brigitte Mansfield of the Brigitte Mansfield European Spa in NYC. First, apply a rich moisturizer (oil-free if you're...

Tried & tested: LIP plumpers we slicked on the newest to see which really add fullness. (Beauty).(lipstick products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... "My lips tingled when I put this on, but they didn't appear larger." --Christine, 30 DUWOP SHADES OF VENOM LIPSTICK, $15 "It went on smoothly and lasted all day. I definitely thought it gave me a pouty look." --Jody, 25 BENEFIT LIP PLUMP....

Your best hair ever: blowdrying tips for a salon-styled look. (Beauty).(related article: 3 pro pointers)
February 1, 2002... IF YOUR HAIR IS... STRAIGHT * Spritz a heat-protectant spray throughout damp hair. Blowdry on a medium setting until hair is 95-percent dry. Next, separate two-inch sections of hair and use a small, round brush to pull each section...

10 days to a better butt. (Nude & Improved).(hatha yoga)(related article: 3 seat-sculpting secrets)
February 1, 2002... Revamp your rear view: Try hatha yoga. "It requires controlled movement, which helps tone you," says Sara Ivanhoe, an L.A.-based yoga pro and creator of the Crunch Fat-Burning Yoga video. Try these moves every other day for the speediest...

Save your skin: stress, alcohol, cigarettes, and the sun can wreak havoc on your complexion and leave you with fine lines and wrinkles. Here's what you can do now to reverse the damage. (Health Check).(related article: Face-saving foods)
February 1, 2002... CROW'S FEET * What causes them: laughing, smoking, squinting, not wearing sunglasses * Quick fix: Crinkles in the corners of eyes can be injected with Botulinum toxin (Botox), relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkling. Botox shots...

Tried & tested ways to beat PMS. (Health).(premenstrual syndrome)(related article: Do you NEED medication?)
February 1, 2002... Kristyn Kusek is a poster child for PMS: Her belly bloats, her breasts get tender, and her cravings for salt and fatty comfort foods go wild. We sent her to four different kinds of experts to see who offered the most relief TEST 1 the...

Are you at risk for an STD? (Sexual Health).(sexually transmitted diseases)(related article: The Quiz)
February 1, 2002... If you occasionally binge on alcohol, or even have sex during your period, you could be upping your chances of getting a sexually transmitted disease. Take our quiz to find out if you're gambling with your sexual health. Your hidden-risks...

Horoscope.
February 1, 2002... aquarius (January 20--February 18) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AQUARIUS! You know how to deal with all kinds of people. Now, you can succeed with an inventive creation that highlights your madcap approach. In love, be sure not to settle....

The best of the best; a spring essential: pick from the news totes. (Fashion).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... best value Jones New York Handbags, $89. Classic Tocca, $363 Carry all Dooney & Bourke, $225 VERSACE Weekend shopper Coach, $22 logo bag Celine, $415.