Marie Claire articles from January 2005

Marie Claire archives from January 2005

Editor's note.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... WHAT'S TOPS ON YOUR WISH LIST FOR THE NEW YEAR? IF YOU'RE LIKE MOST Marie Claire readers, it's a new start with your body. Health Editor Marty Munson has taken your desires seriously and created our first ever "New Year, New Body" section. See...

A few choice words.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... I'm a U.S. Army Reservist and an avid Marie Claire reader. Regarding your October report on life inside Manila City Jail ("The Prison Where Families Are Safe"): While I appreciate that some people have few choices, they are their choices...

Stop! Sex police!(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... Thank you for "Is Your Sex Life Being Censored?" (October 2004). Frankly, I was expecting to read things I already knew. Instead, I learned many new facts, and as I turned the pages, I went cold with fear--not only for my safety as a woman, but...

Shoppers without borders.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... I loved the October issue and just had to compliment your "10 Best Global Shopping Special." Not only was it visually stunning, but the picks were perfectly, internationally chic--just like Marie Claire! I'd love to see it become a regular...

More is better.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... I wrote a few months ago about the decreased horoscope content, so I was very pleased to see the forecasts extended in your October issue. Please continue these detailed horoscopes; my friends and I love them! Laurie Dalzell ...

The real bare-naked ladies.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... Your October 2004 piece "What Will Your Body Look Like in 10, 30, 50 Years?" was great. With so much emphasis today on weight and wrinkles, it was fantastic just to look at natural progression. I don't think our changing bodies are a reason to...

Free for you: win luxurious lingerie & seductive beauty items worth $3660.(exclusives)
January 1, 2005... Honeydew Feeling flirty? Slip into this cute and comfy mesh and lace cami set. 46 prizes worth $30 each [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Agent Provocateur Suds up with these scented soaps to get velvety smooth skin. 20 prizes...

Shopping.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... New year, new buys! Kick off 2005 with this year's it bag, a roomy metallic tote. Ring in the next 365 days in style with the great finds on the following pages $210, MZ Wallace; www. mzwallace.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $428,...

Obsession: possession.(shopping)
January 1, 2005... WE'RE OBSESSED WITH ULTRA-CHIC KATE MOSS IN HER VERY PRACTICAL (AND FASHIONABLE) MUKLUKS. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET THE SAME STYLISH-BUT-WARM LOOK OBSESSION $880 MISS TRISH OF ST. MORITZ www.vivre.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $430...

Best cardigans.(shopping)
January 1, 2005... Layer winter's versatile, MUST-HAVE sweater over any look DETAILED EDGING BLUMARINE [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $99 CITY DKNY (800) 777-4524 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $118 MARCIANO www.marciano.com for stores ...

Best beauty buys: coast-to-coast, here's what sold best in 2004. Have you tried them yet?(beauty)
January 1, 2005... Seattle BEST SELLER: Chanel Gardenia Eau de Toilette [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Los Angeles BEST SELLER: Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New York BEST SELLER: Dior...

10 best fashion.(recommends)
January 1, 2005... A splash of orange makes modern pieces pop--for under $100 1 TRENCH, $69.99 La Redoute; (800) 246-5111. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 BLOUSE, $89, Gene Meyer for Marshall Field's; to (800) M-FIELDS for stores. [ILLUSTRATION...

10 best beauty.(recommends )
January 1, 2005... Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's MUST-HAVES Your Hair 1 LUMINOUS LOCKS: Spread a dab of L'Oreal Serie Expert Liss Extreme Shine Perfecting Serum, $15.50, through your strands. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 PARTY...

10 best to do.(recommends)
January 1, 2005... * SEE IT 1 THE AVIATOR Have you been missing Leo DiCaprio? Unless you're a certain Brazilian model, probably. Good news: He's back, and he's well on the way to becoming the serious actor of his generation. In his second outing with Martin...

Could you love a guy with back hair?(men confess)
January 1, 2005... MEN AREN'T KNOWN FOR TALKING ABOUT THEIR BODIES. (WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD A GUY ASK, "DO THESE JEANS MAKE ME LOOK FAT?") BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THEY AREN'T THINKING, OR EVEN OBSSESSING, ABOUT THEIR SHAPES OR FLAWS. HERE, SEVEN GUYS SHOW...

Mischa Barton's baby love.(celebrity challenge)(Interview)
January 1, 2005... A year ago, Mischa Barton was just another high-school student. But with her role on the hit series The O.C., she has, quite literally, collided with fame. Right now, she's Hollywood's it girl and fashion's muse, but Barton wants to eventually...

Can you change your life in 7 days?(the best you ever)
January 1, 2005... Stop procrastinating! Rev up your social life! Update your wardrobe! If you're anything like us, your list of New Year's resolutions is 10 feet long. But can you chip away at it one day at a time? We challenged five women to break their worst...

"Fate threw us together".(couples)
January 1, 2005... When they least expected it--and where they east expected it--four women stumbled upon the loves of their lives. Here's how each of them seized the life-changing moment and realized it had to be him LAURIE & JOHN LAURIE'S STORY BEGINS:...

Does your hair say more about you than you think?(appearances)
January 1, 2005... According to a recent study, others form impressions of your intelligence, assuredness, and sexiness within three seconds of meeting you... based on your hairstyle. We asked five women what they think their hair says about them, then asked a...

"I am the mother of my enemy's child".(Amnesty international campaign: Sudan)
January 1, 2005... In Sudan, a country ripped apart by civil war, women have become a unique kind victim. The invading Arab Janjaweed militia rape to terrorize the wives of black farmers, destroy their families, and deliberately lighten the skin of the next...

Outsmart your food fears: are you terrified of carbs? Will one drop of fat make you gain 10 pounds instantly? Is sugar your personal demon? New research says it's time to embrace your fears and eat yourself healthy. Read on to find out how.(New Year New Body)
January 1, 2005... WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EAT "BAD"? These three women did it, and they lived to tell the tale... FOOD FEAR: CARBS Luz, 29, senior account executive "I'm at my healthiest, and I'm eating chocolate." I did Atkins for six...

Haute chance: win a new 2005 ford mustang!(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Just let us know your man is a Mustang man and you could be driving off in the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang. Your guy's a Mustang man if... ... You love his bold style and powerful strength as much as his genuine personality ... He...

Garnier haute beauty.(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... On September 18, 2004, Atlanta's hautest trendsetters grooved with the style at the Garnier Beauty Bar and Ryan Cabrera concert! Beauty fans lined up to receive hair color consultations, Garnier Fructis hair style touch-ups, and free...

Have a carefree day.(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Make feeling fresh and staying dry part of your daily routine with CAREFREE[R] DRY IDEAL[TM] Pantiliners. A revolutionary pantiliner that locks in two times more moisture and stays drier than the leading pantiliner. So even the day's end...

Is your body image ruling your life?(New Year New Body)
January 1, 2005... What would you eat, do, trade, or pay to be skinny? And would it really matter to you in the end? * Take this quiz, then see how your answers stack up against 1200 other Marie Claire readers from marieclaire.com QUIZ: FIND THE TRUTH...

New ways to get motivated at the gym: surf camp? Dodge ball? No-sweat yoga? Make exercise fun again with these unexpected options.(New Year New Body)(Illustration)
January 1, 2005... OLD NEW WHERE THE INTENSE 30-MINUTE * Express Core Fusion Ex- STANDARD WORKOUTS hale Spa (exhalespa.com) "GYM Expect a no-nonsense, ...

"I used to be fat": are you looking to shed those last 5, 10, 20 pounds? Get inspired by these three personal trainers who took their own formerly out-of-shape bodies and turned them into lean, mean, you'll-want-to-be-buff-like-them machines.(New Year New Body)
January 1, 2005... FROM WORK-CRAZY TO WORKING OUT LIKE CRAZY TRAINER: "Reign" Hudson, 36 Dance instructor and choreographer at Crunch Gyms; personal trainer to celebrities such as Lil' Kim and Faith Evans CURRENT STATS: 5'7", 135 pounds ONCE...

Love, sex health money: all your questions answered.(Horoscope)
January 1, 2005... GET WHAT YOU WANT IN 2005: HOW CAN YOU FIND HAPPINESS AND SECURITY? HOW CAN YOU FIND HAPPINESS AND SECURITY? ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) JANUARY AT A GLANCE: A big decision looms, but you can make the right choice if you stop...

Fashion.
January 1, 2005... The fastest way to glam up your look? With a wrap-and-tie belt--the perfect bit of bling or embellishment for the simplest clothes. For more ideas, turn the page TIP The new way to wear your belt? Cinched directly at the waistline--no...

Fade to black and white.
January 1, 2005... IN A SEASON OF COLOR, CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE GETS A SERIOUSLY TWIST--WORN HERE BY THE O.C. STAR MISCHA BARTON [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Silk-jersey dress, $2950, Gucci; satin and Swarovski crystal sandals, $460, Luca Luca. Fashion...

Dreamweaves.(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... Comfortable? Sure. But this season, knits get a sexy new makeover. In playful patterns, slinky fits, and rich colors, these cozy pieces aren't just for cuddling. Jacket, $225, Notify; dress, $2200, Zac Posen; sandals, $435, Dolce &...

101 ideas: play to win in sleek, sporty pieces you'll wear everywhere, with everything.
January 1, 2005... 1 Swimsuit, $58, Anne Cole Collection; skirt, $275, OMO Norma Kamali; necklace, $89, Beaux Bijoux; basketball, $35, Nike. 2 Jacket, $297, Custo Barcelona; pants, $62, Puma; pumps, $69.99, Aldo; bag, $60, Nike. 3 Jacket, $350, A|X Armani...

Lingerie special: lingerie sets the stage for everything else you wear. On the next pages, find the best bras, panties, camisoles, and slips for every body type and every budget.
January 1, 2005... Bra, $137, panty, $118, Marvel by La Perla; (866) LA-PERLA for stores. Necklace, $195, Helen Ficalora; (877) 754-2676. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] splurge Combine naughty and nice with black lace and soft pink Bra, $245, panty,...

What goes underneath: not a runway model prepared to bare it all? Here, lingerie fix-its to wear with the season's best looks.(lingerie special)
January 1, 2005... CAMISOLE AND TROUSERS TIP: A strapless bra provides invisible shape and support. OVER: CHLOE UNDER: Bra, $36, brief, $12.50, GAP BODY; www.gapbody.com. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] OPEN KNIT SWEATER TIP: An opaque bra in a...

Figure-flattering underwear: what mother nature didn't give you can be faked. Shape-fixing lingerie does the trick everytime.(lingerie special)
January 1, 2005... create curves * Try a thong bodysuit with padded bra cups to hold in your tummy and give you cleavage. * A boned corset contours your waist, while padded cups boost your bust. * A heavy-duty Lycra slip with a built-in push-up bra...

Knickers in a click.(What's hot: how to wear, care & shop for what lies beneath)
January 1, 2005... It's where Sarah Jessica Parker, Gisele, and J.Lo all go for their lingerie fix. And now you can, too. Greenwich Village's La Petite Coquette, an NYC shopping destination for more than 27 years, just threw open its virtual doors at...

Find your true bra size.(What's hot: how to wear, care & shop for what lies beneath)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... "If your bra's uncomfortable, it's the wrong size," says Bubbles Smolev, founder and head designer of On Gossamer. Follow Smolev's foolproof way to find your true size: 1. Determine the circumference of your body by measuring your rib cage...

Make your lingerie last.(What's hot: how to wear, care & shop for what lies beneath)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... * NEVER put lingerie in the dryer. Heat damages underwires and the elastic on underwear, so line dry or lay flat on a towel instead. * ALWAYS use a lingerie bag when washing to prevent snagging from other items. * ALWAYS machine-wash...

Ooh la la--for less.(What's hot: how to wear, care & shop for what lies beneath)
January 1, 2005... Men trying to charm their way out of the doghouse have long turned to Chantal Thomass's extravagantly expensive lingerie to do the trick. But now, they'll have to head to the jeweler instead. The French designer is creating a line of slightly...

The thong alternative.(What's hot: how to wear, care & shop for what lies beneath)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... When you want more coverage, try the newest craze in underwear--the boy short (see left). "Boy shorts have many benefits," says Catherine Campbell, buyer for Figleaves.com, where styles by Cosabella and DKNY fly off the virtual racks. "They're...

Curvaceous women ... celebrate your curves!(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Introducing Sensual & Liveable Shapewear... finally shapewear so feminine and flattering that you won't mind getting undressed with the lights on. Brought to you by CURVATION[R], the first intimate apparel brand designed specifically for...

Start smiling.(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... In a dual-chamber pump, Mentadent Advanced Whitening keeps baking soda and peroxide separate in their most active state. When you brush, the ingredients combine to release powerful oxygen bubbles. The oxygen bubble formula helps break down and...

Proof positive!(haute stuff)
January 1, 2005... Mary Kay's Miracle Set is clinically proven to deliver dramatic results day and night. Our age-fighting TimeWise[R] products work together, maximizing results for younger-looking skin. It's all you need--and it's customized by your skin type....

Give, get, and go with Liz Claiborne.(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Join Marie Claire and Liz Claiborne for a fabulous fashion event. Get tips on cool holiday looks and finding the perfect present. Enjoy music and refreshments, and receive a Liz Claiborne signature garment bag with a $100 regular-price...

The gift of beauty.(haute stuff)
January 1, 2005... It's a new year and time for a new you. Discover the beauty secret that Julia, Gisele, Renee, Meg, and Madonna have known for years--Ling Skincare. Ling's facials and products are a legend among supermodels and actresses. From December 1 to...

Beauty.
January 1, 2005... Now's the time to wash away your holiday sins and get a clean start on your beauty routine with new pro tips and tricks for makeup, skin, hair, body, and more

7 easy beauty tricks for the best you ever! Make this the year you achieve all your looks-based goals. Here, simple strategies to help you score everything from shinier hair to a perkier butt: it's quick and painless to get a brighter smile, say the experts. The key ingredient? Peroxide.(beauty)
January 1, 2005... 1. YOUR GOAL: WHITE TEETH THE STRATEGY: GET A PEROXIDE TREATMENT. "Whitening your teeth is one of the fastest and most affordable beauty fixes," says Jeffrey Golub-Evans, DDS, a cosmetic dentist in New York City who is a proponent of...

Splurge vs. steal.(beauty)
January 1, 2005... * Take your pick of this month's best INVESTMENTS & greatest DEALS $12.50 Splurge Corinne Cobson Fresh Melon Body Scrub [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $3.99 Steal Freeman Peach & Pearberry Lathering Shower Scrub ...

Correction.(shopping directory)(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2005... On p. 56 of the December issue, the dog collar available at www.teacupspuppies.com is by Chrome Bones. On p. 182, the gold open-toe pump at the top of the page is by Steve Madden.

Can you build a better penis? The ultimate in personalization has come to the sex-toy business. But is a silicone replica of your guy's penis really sexy? Amy Keyishian sets out to capture her boyfriend's finest moment with a do-it-yourself dildo kit.(your sex life)
January 1, 2005... I'm really fond of my boyfriend's penis, whether it's nestled placidly next to me at 3 a.m. or causing a ruckus in the morning. My man's mini-me gives me maxi-bliss, even when Boyfriend himself is less than perfect. This has left me wondering,...

"If only these clothes could talk": Adena Halpern's the haute life.(essay)
January 1, 2005... THERE ARE SOME OBJECTS in my wardrobe that I would never give up, because I'm waiting for the day that they stand up and we reminisce about the wonderful times we had together. Case in point: my old cowboy boots. I wore those cowboy boots...