Marie Claire articles from July 2006

Marie Claire archives from July 2006

Editor's note.(Marie Claire management in to campaign against skin cancer)(Editorial)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... HERE AT MARIE CLAIRE, WE PUT REAL WOMEN AND MODELS IN BATHING SUITS--and less--all the time. But what happened when we decided to campaign against skin cancer by putting our staff in bikinis for a photo shoot in Times Square (p. 66)? First, we...

You want to stop the hunger crisis.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... Three-quarters of you who wrote to us last month wanted to talk about our hunger stories--especially Drew Barrymore's trip to Africa. Here's what you had to say: I adore Drew Barrymore. I see her as a bright, strong female something we all...

Want to do more?(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... As part of the U.N. World Food Program (WFP), I would like to thank you, Marie Claire, for highlighting the problem of hunger (April 2006). As of March 2005, WFP has taken a lead role in realizing one of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals of...

More than a pretty face: singer, writer, well-digger? Jewel Kilcher's behind-the-scenes work is helping to provide clean water in third-world countries.(Interview)
July 1, 2006... Q: Were you always passionate about the environment? A: Growing up in Alaska, nature was my church. I was brought up to be respectful of the land. Once, my dad received an offer for a job with a logging company. We were poor and it paid...

How do you celebrate your body?(Serbia's women fashion show)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... In Pristina, Serbia, women made strides walking the runway at the first Islamic Female Clothing fashion show last summer. In other cultures, women dance, fight--even fly!--to celebrate their bodies. Turn the page to hear their stories.

How do you keep your body beautiful.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2006... FYI Nike recently designed a sporty hijab for Muslim refugees in Kenya. Now, the women can play volleyball without breaking tradition. BALTIMORE, USA TRAPEZE ERIN, 29, HIV research technician & grad student "My aunt bought me...

Where in the world does this woman live?
July 1, 2006... 1 "I have two Lhasa apsos: Lenchita and Lolita. It's a rare breed here. Some people keep rottweilers or pit bulls for security. A breed of bull terrier originated in my country, but its name would give the answer away!" [ILLUSTRATION...

Mind your (global) manners: how to take a shot in Russia, eat a sandwich in Brazil, and five other insider tips to keep you from looking like a tourist.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... JAMAICA Watch what you say! Make sure you refer to the locals as "islanders" or simply "Jamaicans." The term "native" can be taken as a racial slur. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RUSSIA If someone in a bar offers you a shot, accept...

Best summer buys.
July 1, 2006... What's sexier than a two-piece swimsuit? A slinky one piece that looks like two. Find the best body-perfecting pieces for you on the following pages. Swimsuit, $96, Banana Republic; www.bananarepublic.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

What's hot our best secrets to your perfect summer style.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... FLAT ATTACK Flats are bigger than ever this season. Pair them with everything from dresses and skirts to jeans' and capris. Our favorite? Sigerson Horrison. The extra-soft leather molds to your feet perfectly after a few wears. ...

Body icon: let the stars guide you to the best pieces for your shape.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Naomi Watts adds the illusion of height to her PETITE frame with a slim miniskirt to show off her legs and wedge sandals to add a few inches. She tops off her casual look with a few playful accessories. $6.90 H&M; www.hm.com for stores ...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments & greatest deals.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... How to make a beachy outfit chic? Add gold accents--chunky jewelry and cool sandals $79 CLUB MONACO (212) 459-9863 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $140 SEQUN at Henri Bendel (212) 247-1100 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $4300 TEMPLE ST....

Best body products: six must-haves from experts who've made great bodies their business.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... CARLA KAY celebrity pedicurist (clients include Gwen Stefani) TOP PICK: Spalina Pedistone "This stone fits nicely into my hand and has a rough and smoother side, so you can tailor it to the exfoliating needs of your soles." ...

10 best fashion: go high fashion for under $100: mix pretty prints and gorgeous textures.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... 1 TOP $79, DKNY Jeans Juniors; (800) 777-4524. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 BELT $99, Streets Ahead; www.streets aheadinc.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 SKIRT (can be worn as dress) $88, Banana Republic; (888) BR-STYLE. ...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Your Face 1 BEST BRIGHTENER Use Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Royal Blue, $6.16, to amplify eyes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 PARTY PENCIL Define lashlines with Tropez Eyeliner in Tropical Blue, 99 cents. [ILLUSTRATION...

10 best to do: movies, books, music, and more ...
July 1, 2006... 1 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA This hilarious romp through the magazine world represents the rare case of a film one-upping the best-selling book that spawned it. When Andrea (Anne Hathaway) lands a job assisting a notoriously insufferable editor...

Ashlee Simpson's body language: she's had it with Hollywood's twisted view of feminine beauty. Her goal: to get women to appreciate their diverse shapes and sizes. Along with a group of teens, Simpson sends the kind of messages we all want to hear.
July 1, 2006... ASHLEE SIMPSON--SINGER, ACTRESS, reality star, and youngest member of a famed family is not an accidental celebrity. In truth, Simpson has: been building her stardom for years. The payoff has been great--her two CDs, Autobiography and I Am Me,...

You got her body: (but did you inherit your mothers hang-ups?).
July 1, 2006... You share the same hips and thighs, so why does your mom love her curves and you, well, not so much? Here, four women share their feelings about the figures they've inherited and their families' body history. How do you compare? NICOLE,...

Would you bare your body to fight skin cancer? We did! That's us--the staff of Marie Claire--in Times Square, wearing next to nothing to raise awareness for a cause that concerns ... you! Turn the page for more details.
July 1, 2006... Skin cancer is the second-most common cancer in women ages 20 to 29. One in five Americans will develop it in their lifetime. That means you're more likely to get this deadly disease than to get hit by a car, marry a millionaire, write a best...

Why we're at war with our bodies: you hate your hips ... and worship Madonna's abs. You agonize over your stocky legs ... and obsess about Angelina's breasts. Random connection or insidious cycle of unrealistic body aspirations? Hilary de Vries takes on America's growing fascination with celebrity bodies, and what it means for our own precarious body image.(Viewpoint essay)
July 1, 2006... IT'S LIKE BEING TRAPPED IN A ROOM of fun-house mirrors. Flip through the tabloids, surf the Web, or tune in to an entertainment-news show, and practically all you see are distorted pictures of Hollywood stars and their weight problems. Mariah...

"I grew up with cannibals": Sabine Kuegler, 33, spent an idyllic childhood in remote West Papua. When she finally left the jungle for her native Germany at 17, the culture shock was crippling. Here, her story.(Biography)
July 1, 2006... THE MOMENT I ARRIVED in the Lost Valley will stay with me forever. It was January 1980, I was 7 years old, and my family had already spent a year living in a small jungle base in West Papua, Indonesia, where my parents, both linguists, were...

"My life as a high-class courtesan": she's young, smart, attractive--and a call girl. "Jet Set Lara" tells us why she loves her profession, and why men pay $9000 a day to be with her.(Interview)
July 1, 2006... MY PARENTS, DESPITE their apparent liberalism, would be mortified to learn what I do. My father was the senior vice president of a large British consumer-goods group; that's how he met my mother. Shortly after my birth in France, we relocated...

"I survived the London bombings.(Gill Hicks narration at London Terrorist Bombings, 2005)
July 1, 2006... On July 7, 2005, four men boarded trains and a bus during London's rush hour and blew themselves up, killing 52 people. Gill Hicks, 37, was on her way to work as curator at the Design Council when she stepped into one of the ill-fated subway...

"We love the way you look in the morning" (and other things guys don't tell you).
July 1, 2006... Does your man use your beauty products? Send texts when he's thinking of you--or when he's with another woman? Is he on a quest for a soul mate? We teamed up with Men's Health to get the real answers--from 2102 men--about sex, love, commitment,...

Your 7-year feng shui forecast: you've probably heard of feng shui as a way of sprucing up your place, but does it relate to your day-to-day life? Absolutely! You can use this ancient Chinese tradition to gain insight into your personality; bring money, love, and opportunities into your life; and glimpse your future.(FENG SHUI SPECIAL)
July 1, 2006... FIND YOUR PERSONAL FENG-SHUI COMBO THE BASIC LIFE FORCE KNOWN AS "chi," which flows around you in various directions, can be either positive or negative. Feng shui is all about capitalizing on positive chi while finding ways to neutralize...

Red, white, and zen.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Traditionally a color of intensity, this season's red emits a calmer, cooler tone, especially when paired with accents of crisp white. THIS PAGE: Dress, $524, Reyes; earrings, $920, Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern. [ILLUSTRATION...

Day (glo) at the beach.(swimwear fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Capture that island feel in fun, flirty pieces this summer. With everything under $100, you might have enough cash leftover to splurge on two tickets to paradise UNDER $100 Bikini top, $49, Hot Kiss; shorts, $59, Guess?; earrings, $85,...

Shirt dressing: a feminine take on the classic white button-down has come to the forefront of fashion. From traditional looks to romantic interpretations, you'll find the perfect way to beat the summer heat in style.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... THIS PAGE, LEFT: Dress, $725, Miu Miu; sandals, $375, Christian Louboutin. RIGHT: Dress, $495, Leta Rose: sandals, $375, Christian Louboutin. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPPOSITE PAGE: Dress, $3400, Calvin Klein Collection. Fashion editor:...

101 ideas: follow the light! Lemon-yellow pieces are the easiest way to breezy summer chic.
July 1, 2006... Dress, $49.90, H&M; shoes, $98, BCBGirls; necklace, $75, Carolee. Fashion editor: Maria Divaris. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Jacket, $159.50. MICHAEL Michael Kors; dress. $148. BCBG Max Azria: shoes, $79.99. Aldo Shoes: bag, $222. Dutchy....

On location with Marie Claire: What to do in Tokyo--and giveaways just for you.(TRAVEL)
July 1, 2006... WHERE WE WENT: TOKYO Asian influence ruled the spring/summer 2006 runways, so what better place to shoot these pieces than the source of the designers' inspiration? We visited the Japan National Tourist Organization website (www....

Make the most of your shape.(clothing trends)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... It's true: Runway style can be yours. On the following five pages, learn how to make this season's HOTTEST LOOKS fit, flatter, and work for your body LOOK LONG & LEAN Vertical pleating and a body-skimming silhouette slim you down. ...

10 ways to flatter your figure: how do you pull off this season's hottest runway looks? By knowing what works best for your body and stocking up on these fashionable finds.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... 1 HIDE THIGHS with a pleated, knee-length skirt. Skirt, $335, Wyeth by Todd Magill at Barneys New York; (212) 826-8900. Top, $46, Queue; www. sportqueue.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 ELONGATE TORSO in an empire-waist top and slim...

Figure fixers: make your legs look their best with the right skirt.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... LOOK TALLER Avoid Long skirts that shorten petite frames Try An above-the-knee skirt to make legs look miles long. Skirt, $49.50, Express Design Studio; (877) 415-4551. Top, $19.80, Forever 21; www.forever21.com. ...

Figure fixers: get the perfect pants with these fantastic finds.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... BALANCE HIPS Avoid Slim-fitting trouser shorts that hug thighs. Try Waist details to bring the focus up to your small upper half. Pants, $407. Charles Chang-Lima at Bergdorf Goodman: (212) 753-7300. Top, $19.99, Charlotte...

Figure fixers: follow these tips to the best dress for your shape.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... LOSE 10 LBS. Avoid Layers of material that add volume. Try A tailored A-line dress for a stream-lined shape. BALANCE HIPS Avoid Empire-cut dresses that hide your waistline. Try Box pleats, which offer...

How to stay sexy all summer.(Sun Laboratories' s Ultra Dark Self Tanning Lotion)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Experts reveal the best ways to score smooth, glowing skin, camouflage cellulite, stop makeup meltdown--and much more. DIPPED IN GOLD Deeply bronzed skin is best achieved with a tinted, "dark" formula self-tanner applied liberally (use...

Summer beauty the golden rules: your plan for preventing summer's most unsightly pitfalls (stubble, self-tanner streaks, and smeared makeup, anyone?) and revealing your inner glow.
July 1, 2006... 3 SMOOTHING SOLUTIONS 1 START USING A DRY OIL. In the summer--especially if you regularly use self-tanner, which is known to be drying--plain-old lotion is not enough. Nearly every expert interviewed for this story said that when...

30 beauty moves to make before you're 30.
July 1, 2006... THIS IS NOT A PICTURE of me. But one thing I've Learned, after more than a decade in the business, is that mere mortals can look model-esque, provided they follow a bit of expert advice. Oddly, despite writing hundreds of articles full of such...

Eye-bag buster.(Benefit Depuffing Action Eye Gel)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Start your (say with a little dab of Benefit Depuffing Action Eye Gel, $24. Enriched with hygrolyzed soy flour to firm and lift. plus raspberry and chamomile extracts to soothe and nourish skin, you'll fee a cooing effect immediately and see a...

Direct from Didi.(Mally Beauty Lash Illusion lash filler)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Although false eyelashes have their time and place, for those occasions when I want the same outcome minus the adhesive, I turn to Mally Beauty Lash Illusion lash filler, $19.50. Dot the super-slim black pencil between your upper lashes to...

Kimora Lee's new baby.(KLS Cosmetics Collection)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... KLS Cosmetics Collection, a new line deputing at Sephora from mogul-model-mom Kimora Lee Simmons, features 64 product--including Chocolate Shimmer Powder (shown here $24)--that promise "a dose of glamour for women off all ethnicities says...

Most coveted lipstick.(Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Since its launch almost a year ago, Guerlain KissKiss Lipstick ($26, shown here in Sweet Strawberry and Sweet Orange) has become the number-one-selling lipstick at Neiman Marcus. Enhanced with mica, titanium, and silica, the formula provides...

Best-buy alert!
July 1, 2006... The hottest beauty-shopping spot this month? Nordstrom.com. Go to me site between June 26 and July 3 to preorder exclusive offerings (including this compact from the MAC Patternmaker Limited Edition Color Collection) and special-value sets from...

Sizzling-hot sex secrets: want to make your man hotter? Have more-fulfilling car sex? We've enlisted six unique experts to share their top tips.(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... THE USED-CAR DEALER What car do you suggest for having sex in? Any tips for not getting caught? "A 1977 Lincoln Continental, with the bench seat up front, I like the ones that fold down, giving you and your lady a 'pleasure pallet.'...

How-to 101: Marie Claire's monthly guide to fashion, fun, and fabulous self-improvement projects.
July 1, 2006... HOW TO... SHOP FOR VINTAGE JEWELRY by jewelry designer (and flea-market junkie) Alexis Bittar Educate yourself: "Vintage" is a broad term, so shop around to get a sense of what you like and the range of prices. (My fave:Victorian mourning...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments & greatest deals.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... SPLURGE Chanel Nail Colour in Deauville $18 STEAL N.Y.C. New York Color Nail Glossies in 213 $1 99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE Jaqua Rose in Bloom Body Beauty Butter $24 STEAL Suave Sweet Pea and Violet...