Marie Claire articles from July 2004

Marie Claire archives from July 2004

Editor's note.
July 1, 2004... SHOPPING FOR BARGAINS IS SUCH AN American obsession, I'm surprised it hasn't been named an Olympic sport! What's new today, however, is that scrounging for secret treasures has been totally democratized. No longer the forced lot of...

Behind the scenes.(editor's note)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... THANKS TO YOU, our March 2004 charity drive to replant trees lost to the California wildfires was a huge success! Our goal was to fund a 33-acre grove, but sales of our exclusive butterfly necklace (modeled by Sarah Michelle Gellar) raised...

Naked truth.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Wow! I had to hold back tears reading "Naked? In a Magazine? Me?" (April 2004) about regular women baring all and looking gorgeous. Thanks for helping a real woman see her own beauty. --Amanda Barrett A couple of Aimee's and Madeline's...

Note from mom.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Thank you for selecting Nicole Le Bris for "One Woman, Two Messages" (April 2004). Since Nicole matured into a beautiful woman, she has carried herself with confidence and grace. She's a wonderful soul and person. I'm more proud of her than...

Women and Iraq.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Marie Claire is the best. You talk about important women's issues in articles such as "If Iraq's Been Liberated, Why Is This Woman Living in Fear?" (April 2004). I just finished writing my congressional representative about Iraqi women and...

Instant message.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Your article "One Woman, Two Messages" (April 2004) was a revelation. My body resembles Nicole's, and while some people (such as my husband) find my body sexy, I figured that not many Americans would agree. To learn that more people found...

The skinny on skinny.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... It was so refreshing to read about someone else who experienced the pain of being too thin in junior high and high school (Editor's Note, April 2004). People never seem to understand that being skinny was just as painful as being fat. To add...

Wave hello!(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... Thank you for encouraging women with wavy/curly hair to stop straightening their gorgeous waves ("Does Your Hair Make You Look Fat?" April 2004)! The photos of Jessica Simpson with ironed hair before and fabulous waves after are proof that...

Name that job.(talk to us!)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2004... In "Wacky Jobs That Pay Big Bucks" (April 2004), I couldn't help but notice my perfect dream job: a professional namer. But I'm clueless about how to find employers in such a field. Editor's Note: Find information about the profession...

"Why I want to vote": we hit the streets to find out why women are psyched to vote this year.(Vote for your future: election 2004)
July 1, 2004... "I'm finally a U.S. citizen!" I was born in Hong Kong, and before becoming a citizen in 2001, I felt left out when my friends here voted. I feel strongly about many issues: I'm against the death penalty, and I support Roe v. Wade. So I look...

Free for you.(July exclusives)
July 1, 2004... Win his-and-hers perfumes to suit your couple worth $6280 20 pairs worth $90 each * SEXY like Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt Victoria's Secret Very Sexy For Him (2) and Her (2) His contains lavender and sandalwood. Hers is...

Summer steals under $100.(Shopping)
July 1, 2004... You can look like a million bucks for less! And no one knows that better than the women responsible for The Gap's fresh new look. Here, their secrets for great summer style. Turn the page for more chic-on-the-cheap tips VP of Men's &...

What's hot: all-star fashion.(Sport Style)
July 1, 2004... THIS SUMMER, SPORTY STYLES SCORE BIG OFF THE COURTS Zip It! As Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, and BCBG demonstrated on the runways recently (above), track jackets have transcended their locker-room roots. Our pick, Adidas's three-stripe style...

How to shop for bargains.(shopping)
July 1, 2004... From recreating runway looks at the mall to scoring a genuine couture dress at a garage sale (yes, it has happened!), these FASHION GURUS know how to get the greatest deals. Here, they let you in on the tricks of the trade CAMERON SILVER,...

Best beauty buys.(beauty)
July 1, 2004... Update your look three gorgeous ways, no matter what your budget LILAC LIDS $$$ HARD CANDY Eyeshadow Quartet in Star, $28 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $$ SEPHORA Glitter All Over Color Palette in Shades of Violet, $24 ...

Haute summer.(Haute buzz: a monthly guide to irresistible objects and haute events)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Take the plunge! Bloomingdale's has the swimsuit you want--and expert sales associates who will help you find it. The pros at Bloomingdale's will help you choose the perfect swimsuit made with Lycra[R] that will have you looking good and...

10 best insider beauty tips (you haven't read before).(beauty)
July 1, 2004... Pros give up the aha! grooming secrets they've been hoarding for years. 1 GET LASHES SO THICK THEY LOOK FAKE (like these) by applying 10 (yes, 10) quick coats of mascara, one right after the other, says Tricia Buenvenida, a cosmetics...

10 best fashion under $100.(recommends)
July 1, 2004... * Chill out in these cool Caribbean colors, all under $100 1 PANTS, $48, Rampage; www.rampage.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 SCARF (worn as belt), $58, Coach: (866) 262-2440. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 SUNGLASSES, $18,...

Heart. Help, Hope.(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Beginning June 1st, receive a FREE Heart & Hope Charm bracelet with the purchase of any two retail size Redken styling products. * Redken is proud to support City of Hope in its dedication to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer and...

Win a weekend of makeovers!(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Ready for a divine new look? Enter the Divine Yourself Sweepstakes from NEW Venus[R] Divine.[TM] You could win a weekend of makeovers, shopping, and more in NYC--all with our team of experts from your favorite magazines! Visit...

New Garnier 100% Color.(haute stuff)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... The first long-lasting, intense permanent haircolor created with pure color and micro-minerals. Grabs On. Holds On. Check out www.garnierl00color.com to enter our sweepstakes and look at our full range of pure, intense, long-lasting shades!...

10 best beauty.(recommends)
July 1, 2004... * Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves Your Body 1 PARTY POLISH: Brush Apt.5 nail polish in N-08, $4.50, onto your fingertips. 2 TIME SAVER: Suds up with Philosophy Raspberry Sorbet, $16, a three-in-one...

10 best to do.(recommends)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... * SEE IT 1 BEFORE SUNSET A smart sexy man who can talk about his feelings: Is that so much to ask? Ethan Hawke gives it iris best shot, reuniting with Julie Delpy (right) in this sequel to the 1995 romance Before Sunrise. It's one of those...

40 years of independence.(Promotion)
July 1, 2004... For four decades, the Ford Mustang has promised adventure, freedom, and independence. Behind the wheel of this sleek, sexy, powerful vehicle, generations of American women have punched beyond the horizon, where anything and everything has been...

Make tour life easier with Eckerd ... the one-stop-shopping source for all your needs.(haute tips)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Head to Eckerd for all your prescriptions, photo processing and beauty needs. Convenient locations, friendly and knowledgeable associates, and exceptional customer service are just the start. High quality pharmacy services, state of-the-art...

Fresh for summer from Neutrogena[R].(haute tips)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Get the look for summer with Neutrogena[R]. Your summer beauty forecast calls for glowing skin and the perfect pout and Neutrogena[R] makes it effortless. Clip the coupon and head to Eckerd to save on the season's must-haves--#1...

15 million women ages 18-34 didn't vote in the 2000 presidential election.(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Exercising your right to vote is like working out at the gym, you'll never get results if you don't show up. This election season, Step Up Women's Network and Marie Claire are partnering in a non-partisan effort to encourage women to vote...

Gwyneth Paltrow: my first times: she's raising a baby, canoodling with Chris Martin, and starring in a revolutionary new film. But what other virgin ground has this super-talented star broken lately?(celebrity lives)(Interview)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... The first time I noticed my body change from pregnancy It was very soon after I found out I was pregnant. I was like, What's happening here? [points to her breasts] What are these? Who do these belong to? It was a great phase, actually,...

These girls are about to meet their future husbands. So why don't they look happy?(Investigation)
July 1, 2004... Vietnamese farm girls don't always marry for love. They marry for survival. Desperate for a solid financial future, they put themselves through assembly-line interviews and virginity tests by brokers who hitch them up with old, sometimes...

Makeup wish list.
July 1, 2004... Wish your fairy godmother could make you more glamorous overnight? Click your heels together and discover the Retro Glow[R] Collection from Physicians Formula. It's a full line of tetra inspired makeup with a modern twist. Want your own...

"I became my sister's mother": 19-year-old Josephine Rios never imagined she'd be a teenage mom--especially to her 15-year-old sister. But after their mother was murdered, Josephine was determined to keep her family of two together.(first person)
July 1, 2004... One Saturday night in late November of 2002, I was in my dorm room at the University of West Florida (UWF) in Pensacola when my 15-year-old sister called. I wasn't surprised to hear from Lorraine--I called Miami to talk to her and my mom almost...

"I paid thousands to look like a celebrity".(real lives)
July 1, 2004... They could have bought a new car, some serious jewels, or a lifetime supply of champagne. Instead, these women shelled out major bucks to look like someone famous. How far would you go to get your 15 minutes? 33, SALES MANAGER & MOTHER OF...

20,000 men confess.(Survey)
July 1, 2004... Has your guy secretly read your e-mail? Would he cheat if he knew he wouldn't get caught? Is his real marriage fear that you'll turn into your mother or his? We teamed up with Maxim magazine to find out the answers to these juicy questions...

What's your guy's secret turn-on? Is it bondage? Belly buttons? Or bacon? (Bacon!? Yes, bacon.).(Men, sex & you)
July 1, 2004... Before you bellow, "You want me to do what with what?" meet four average Joes who prove these titillating turn-ons are not so twisted after all HIS SECRET SEX FETISH: your stomach FABIO, 31, haircolorist * I grew up in Brazil,...

Men's-room stakeout! What do men really say behind your back? Pairs of women have been scuttling off to the ladies' room to dis or discuss their dates for years. But what about men? What do they share--and how much--when they think no one is listening? We staked out men's rooms in five different locations to find out.(Challenge)
July 1, 2004... MEN'S ROOM #1 The Rowdy Sports Bar Inside this Dixie-themed playland for recent college grads, I find TVs tuned to different sporting events and an earsplitting sound track that I swear on George Wallace's grave is a continuous loop of...

Could you live in a world without men? A new study says that because of a genetic defect in the male chromosome, men could disappear off the face of the earth within the next 125,000 years. What would the world be like without beer bellies and back hair? Ten noteworthy women weigh in.(chat room)
July 1, 2004... "It'd be great not to have to worry about the toilet seat being left up or stinky socks lying around the house. There'd be no pressure to get married, to get funky bikini waxes, or even to shave. But who would cuddle with us, and kiss our...

Horoscope.
July 1, 2004... LEO (JULY 23-AUGUST 22) LOVE: It's time for you to get off this emotional roller coaster between heartbreak and happiness. How? By letting go of the past, you'll be able to fix the present with your lover. WORK: Stop waiting for the...

Black & white classics.(Fashion)
July 1, 2004... You don't need a movie-star budget to dress movie-star chic. These classic black & white pieces look just as great today as they did on the 1950s Hollywood set. THE CAPRI PANTS PANTS $78, A|X Armani Exchange www.armaniexchange.com. ...

Think pink.
July 1, 2004... Summer's sweet, rosy clothes will make you blush from head to toe Silk top, $44, mini-skirt, $39, Hot Kiss; sandals, $69.99, A.S. Studio; bag, $28, Rampage Handbags; necklace, $75, Farahbean. On him: Tee, Sisley; jeans. Levi's; thongs,...

Clothes calls under $100.
July 1, 2004... * You may not be living the Ashton and Demi lifestyle, but you can still dress like the paparazzi's most-wanted couple. As hot young actor Jonathan Bennett and top model Ingrid Seynhaeve prove here, in chic black and white clothes (all for...

The fresh prints under $100: sprinkled with fresh flowers, covered with paisleys and swirls, these spunky, funky clothes will have you jumping for joy.
July 1, 2004... THIS PAGE: Dress, $89,Tommy Hilfiger; hat, $12.99, Smart Set.; bangles, $20 to $85, R.J. Graziano; bag, $90, Lulu Guinness. On nails: OPI Nail Lacquer in Desire. OPPOSITE PAGE: Tank, $14.50, Gap; skirt, $100, Pretty Punk; espadrilles, $48,...

101 ideas under $100.
July 1, 2004... Mix whites with brights for a can't-miss summer look. 1 Top, $38, pants, $68, Necessary Objects; earrings, $70, Alexis Bittar. 2 Top, $58, A|X Armani Exchange; pants, $44, Gap; shoes, $89.95, Steven by Steve Madden; bag, $88, Banana...

Best buys under $100.(Shopping)
July 1, 2004... Our special six-page guide proves you don't have to blow your budget to look your best RUNWAY TO REALWAY Inspired by the catwalk but priced for the real world, these steals top our shopping list R.J. GRAZIANO, $75 (212) 685-1248...

Trends fashion.(Profile)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Tired of salads with oh-so mundane flavors and textures? Aren't we all! Then get ready to spice up your lunch hour this summer with the new BURGER KING[R] pouch. It comes full of tantalizingly hot and delicious chicken or shrimp, which you pour...

Bright on!(Beauty)
July 1, 2004... Summer's Best Nail Hues are Bold & Beautiful * CREATIVE NAIL DESIGN Nail Polish in Hot Pop Yellow [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * KANEBO Nail Colour in Neon [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * OPI Nail Lacquer in...

Get horgeous gast! 7 easy pieces.
July 1, 2004... Makeup artist Charlie Green explains how to use the same seven products to produce three speedy, sexy looks that take you from work to weekend--and everywhere in between MAKE OVER YOUR MAKEUP BAG What constitutes a "speedy" makeup kit?...

What's hot.(beauty; cosmetics industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... MAKEUP MUST-HAVE We haven't been able to stop ooh-ing and aah-ing over Dior's new Addict Lipstick shades, $23 each (from top in X-Brown, X-Pink, X-Violet, and X-Mauve). The stunning sticks impart a gorgeous sheen that's especially...

Beauty: what I've learned: Gabrielle Union--star of the recently released movie Breakin' All the Rules rejects the notion that gorgeous people are just born that way. Here, she shares her own tips on how to make the most of your looks.(star secrets)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Less is more when it comes to makeup: "In my seventh-grade yearbook picture, I have peroxide-red bangs, frosty-pink lipstick, and electric-blue eyeliner," Gabrielle says. She credits her present-day makeup minimalism to her mom. "She...

Get flat abs fast: the key to that elusive flat belly? A regimen that works all your abdominal muscles. Try these five moves from Leandro Carvahlo, creator of Equinox Fitness Clubs' Brazilian Tummy Tuck class, four times a week for results in a month.(nude & improved)
July 1, 2004... belly rolls * WORKS: vertical ab muscles * WHAT TO DO: Sit with your legs bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms straight in front of you. Exhale and roll back until your lower back touches the ground--stop. Inhale and roll back up....

Are you taking the wrong vitamin? When it comes to vitamins, one size doesn't fit all--your prescription depends on what you do and how you eat. Here's how to get the nutrients your body needs most.(health check)
July 1, 2004... If you are under extra stress... Whether it's physical, mental, or emotional, stress can deplete your levels of B vitamins (including [B.sub.6], [B.sub.12], and folate). These vitamins help keep your energy and nervous system at their peaks....

Are you being denied the best birth control?(health)(tubal ligations)
July 1, 2004... It's legal. It's reliable. It's safer than the alternatives. So why do women have such a hard time getting doctors to tie their tubes? Three Marie Claire readers tell how they were questioned, lectured, or flat-out denied the contraceptive they...

Splurge vs steal.(beauty)
July 1, 2004... * Take your pick of this month's best investments & greatest deals Splurge Zalia Cosmetics Powder Blush in Latin Passion $2650 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Steal Physicians Formula Powder Palette Blush in Blushing Berry...