Marie Claire articles from July 2007

Marie Claire archives from July 2007

Editor's note.(women politicians)
July 1, 2007... THE LAST TIME you used "politics" and "pretty" in the same sentence, you were probably talking about Hillary, Condi, or Nancy Pelosi and whether their hair, hemlines, or heels were appropriate for women in powerful positions. It's what we do--a...

Holy Hayek!(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I BOUGHT THE May 2007 issue of Marie Claire as research for my master's thesis. I expected to see an abundance of emaciated models. However, I was pleasantly surprised with your magazine, especially your interview with Salma Hayek ("Hot...

Busted!(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... MEREDITH BRYAN NEEDS to get a grip on reality ("Breast Intentions," May 2007). Gravity happens. I suggest she participate in her local Race for the Cure, where she can meet women with legitimate reasons to be concerned about their breasts....

For the record.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... AS A 33-YEAR-OLD quadriplegic, I think it is great to bring awareness to individuals with disabilities ("When Love Rolled In," May 2007). That said, not all spinal-cord injuries are the same. Other readers should not think, for example, that...

Turban test.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... THE URBAN TURBAN "Fashion Road Test" (May 2007) was great! Cleo Glyde looked fabulous. She's one of the few women who can pull off that look! Is this something new for MC? May I suggest road-testing Sienna Miller's black underwear as outerwear...

Behind cover shoot: Funny how the most mystique-laden actress on the planet is also one of the most down-to-earth: Angelina Jolie could not have been more collaborative on the set.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... DOWNTIME Jolie told Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles about the importance of advocating for children's rights around the world. Learn more at global action for children.org. SHARPSHOOTER A paparazzo, perched on a billboard 200 yards...

Life's a beach.(skin care products)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Ahoy, sun lovers! Lifesavers for skin and nails... totally gratis! 25 to win! Your tan deserves great tips: Essie Nail Polish three-pack, worth $24. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 50 to win! Skin's coolest drink of water: Laura...

Deal or no deal: fashion as private club? So not cool. On the following pages, get into the groove by pairing designer splunges with real steals.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... [LO] DRESS: H&M's M by Madonna Collection. $59.90 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [HI] CLUTCH: Dior by John Galliano. $2200 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [HI] SHOES: Jimmy Choo. $660 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

What to wear for: a summer bbq.(SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Casual's come out of its comfort zone: ethnic accents spice up geometric prints, floaty caftans, and embellished bags [HI] $475 M Missoni at Constance Boutique; (828) 252-4002. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [HI] $580 Marni; marni.com for...

What to wear for: a career move.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In a season filled with funky, pop-colored pieces, black & white classics say "I'm cool, confident, corner-office material". [HI] $375 Cole Haan; colehaan.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [HI] $325] Tod's; (800) 457-TODS. ...

What to wear for: a night on the town.(SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Consider them your Friday night brights: choose eye-popping patterns, shocking colors, plus a big hit of black, and you're the evening's star [HI] $1710 Missoni; (212) 517-9582. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [HI] $510 Marina Rinaldi;...

Splurge vs. steal.(SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Get out your crayons! The splashiest summer dresses are bright, swingy, and mini--but with mega sex appeal. Insta-masterpieces at every price. $3750 SPLURGE Valentino: valentino.com for stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $1994 STEAL...

Why does this bag cost only $3499?(SHOPPING: DECONSTRUCTED)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... OH, KNOCK IT OFF! When is a fake not a fake? When it's made by the same designer--with the best intentions. "Target let me offer a collection anyone can afford," says Devi Kroell of her collaboration with the score on a nicely priced...

Shop talk with Zoe: the skinny on what's in store this month.(SHOPPING)
July 1, 2007... "Now's the time to preorder your fall must-haves! I'm on the wait list for two-tone heeled oxfords at Mare by Marc."--ZOE

Well-traveled.(Gwyneth Paltrow)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Can't confirm if Gwyneth Paltrow carries her Oscar in her Kingsley Southport I Junior bag, but it's big and so on trend, I want one too Designer Lisa Kingsley's signature details braided South African ostrich and faded earth tones inspired by...

I'm loving.(SHOPPING)
July 1, 2007... I'M LOVING: Yellow gold-electroplated vermeil studs by Shana Lee, $65. Delicate but edgy--a real rock-chick vibe. I got mine at Armoire (718-486-7770). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Do look back.(Simon Jablon the sungalss designer relaunches)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... When the family attic is a warehouse, like Simon Jablon's--he's the son of Linda Farrow, a '70s sunglasses designer who was also a distributor for Pucci and others--rummaging should yield decent stuff. Jablon discovered over 1000 shades--on...

Lam's got the chops.(SHOPPING)(Derek Lam)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... When I heard that our favorite California boy, Derek Lam, had been snapped up by Tod's as creative director, I texted him our congrats: ZOE: hey drk: haws the new gig? DEREK: italy is gr8. the incred craftsmnshp still exists! ZOE:...

Pursuit of Libertine.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Libertine fans--who include Liv Tyler and Karl Lagerfeld--will show no restraint once the arty/edgy label's capsule line hits Target this month; sneak off to a quiet suburban branch to nab some pieces! I see myself in this pinstripe dress with...

Role model: when tsunami survivor Petra Nemcova wanted to mentor young models, Hollywood had two words: reality show. Tyra, watch your back.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... PETRA NEMCOVA is proof you can't get by on looks alone. Her pretty face didn't make her childhood in communist Czechoslovakia any easier, and it didn't matter a damn to the 2004 tsunami that swept her boyfriend to his death. The stories of how...

Halle's hits & misses: the Oscar winner fesses up.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... HALLE BERRY GAMELY PLAYED along when ACCESS HOLLYWOOD coanchor Nancy O'Dell confronted her with her fashion past. "Halle's a friend of mine," says O'Dell. "I felt guilty surprising her with these pictures, but she was a really good sport."...

Candy bags.(10 BEST SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Bet you can't stop at one! Bright, color-happy bags are highly addictive $40.50 Chinese Laundry; chineselaundry.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $358 Charles David; charlesdavid.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $2950 Salvatore...

Notes on a sandal.(10 BEST SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Stand tall as a tree in summer's high-style wooden platforms that take inspiration from nature $651 Giuseppe Zanotti; giuseppe-zanotti-design.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $129 MICHAEL Michael Kors; michaelkors.com. ...

Ring masters.(10 BEST SHOPPING)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... With this bling, I thee... Forget the wedding band-slip on a supersize statement ring instead $310 Montblanc; (800) 995-4810. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] And you thought a Montblanc pen made your hand look elegant." This chunky silver...

10 best fashion under $100.(womens clothing)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Three cheers for red, white, and blue American classics... at prices low enough to cause a revolution 1 CARDIGAN, $29.99, Libertine for Target; target.com. 2 TOP, $68, Banana Republic: banana republic.com. 3 SHIRT, $89.50, Lauren...

Are you ready for the burkini? MC style director Cleo Glyde takes a wild hybrid for a spin on the beach in Venice and Santa Monica.(Aheda Zanetti )(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... CREATED BY MUSLIM designer Aheda Zanetti in Sydney, Australia, the burkini was originally designed as a way for women bound by the Islamic code of female modesty to enjoy the beach. Soon after, everyone went "bezonkers," Zanetti says, including...

Solar powered.(sun baths)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Play it safe, and sun can be for your health, looks, mood! So, bask in bold makeup and the glory of your new, bikini-friendly bod. Read on... FEELING UV Next best thing to actual ocean spray: a cool, moisturizing skin spritz like Sisley...

Bold rush: itching to escape your same ol' safe, pretty look? Have a summer fling with these daring new makeup trends. You always blame the heat ...
July 1, 2007... LOUD MOUTH "Nothing complements tan skin like a sheer, glossy pop of lipcolor," says Christopher Del Castillo, senior makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics. The most universally flattering shades? Reddish coral and berry. TIP: "The wet look...

Look better by tomorrow! What a difference a day makes: get a flaunt-worthy physique with quick-fix tricks that actually work.
July 1, 2007... TRICEPS To tone upper arms, Olympic gold-medal swimmer Melanie Valerio advises grabbing a can of soup in each hand, then, with arms bent in front of you at a 90-degree angle, lowering and raising them. Do three sets of 10. NAILS ...

A better body for the long haul: whew! So you faked your way to a great bod for the weekend. Now learn some strategies that will effectively improve your body for good.
July 1, 2007... SUPPOSE YOU HAVE the luxury of two whole weeks before you need to be in your bikini. Welcome to the plan that can make real changes in your body that fast. We don't usually like quick-fix plans, but we know that there are certain moments when...

"What I love about me": no surprise that in Savannah, GA, our ninth cross-country stop, we found several peaches-and-cream types--but it didn't stop here! Check out marieclaire.com for a sneak preview of our first Beauty Road Show video.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... KELLY MEAGHER, 22 "I just cut my hair--it was down to my butt--but it's still my best feature." KAREN ZELENKA, 25 "I love how my eyes get all squinty when I laugh." LEVATA CUTTER, 23 "My nails! I plan my activities around...

Black woman, white skin: her parents were black, but she looks white. Kenosha Robinson on trying to figure out where she fits in.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... GROWING UP IN Jackson, MS, I gravitated toward white people. It felt natural, I suppose, because I looked like them. While my cousins got black baby dolls for Christmas, mine were always peaches and cream. Once, during playtime in elementary...

Beauty for beginners: Hilary Rhoda has a huge new cosmetics contract, but at just 20, she claims she's a beauty novice--with a lot of making up to do.(BEAUTY SNOOP)
July 1, 2007... * A MERE TWO years ago, the famously bold-browed Hilary Rhoda segued from Catholic-high-school jock to glamazon when labels like Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Balenciaga booked her to grace their catwalks. Healthy, smiling, fresh-faced,...

Heavenly body.(deodorants)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Summer skin's a triple threat when it looks, feels, and smells delicious SPLURGE As sensual as a night in the tropics, this zesty mandarin-and-vanilla "treatment fragrance" is said to contain a mood-elevating pro-endorphin. Sweet...

What does your look reveal about you? Psychiatrist and dermatologist Amy Wechsler analyzes Victoria Pederson, whom we met at Minneapolis's Mall of America.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... THE SHRINK: Those eyes reveal a fierce intelligence despite Victoria's looking so young. She's well-groomed and flaunts her freckles, which hints at an independent streak. VICTORIA RESPONDS: I'm actually 23 and work as a financial adviser....

Sun-proof.(hair care preparations)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Heads up: your hair's texture and color (from nature or a bottle) need sun protection, too Sheen Machines Alcohol-free styling products are less likely to dull color-treated locks. MC RECOMMENDS: WELLA COLOR PRESERVE CURL DEFINER, $11....

Summer's abuzz with energy-boosting honey, multitasking bronzers, high-tech mascara.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Fringe Benefits Your summer makeup is often limited to a swipe of SPF lip balm and mascara--so make the most of the latter. MAYBELLINE'S DEFINE-A-LASH is short on clumps and long on lashes. SHU'S NEWS Makeup master Shu Uemura's...

Oh glow on.(skin care products)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Summer's sunny shades are natural beauties. Here, our picks for low-key perfection 1. PEACH BABE: Dust your decolletage with Shiseido The Makeup Multi-Shade Enhancer in Sunset Glow, $35 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. WHAT CHEEK! Get,...

The filter: what all your friends will be (or should be) talking about this month.(CULTURE)
July 1, 2007... DROP TO YOUR knees, pagans! It's a good-versus-evil kind of month, starting with EVAN ALMIGHTY, which features Morgan Freeman (of course!) as the big man upstairs and ex-virgin Steve Carell as his Noah. In SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS, Anthony Hopkins...

Books: Q&A: Bridget Kinsella, on her memoir Visiting Life.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... AFTER HER divorce, Publishers Weekly editor Bridget Kinsella found solace--and love--in an unexpected place: California's Pelican Bay State Prison, with Rory, an inmate she was trying to help get published. Now, four years later, she's sharing...

Bad Girls.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... BAD GIRLS, nonfiction essays edited by Ellen Sussman (Norton) TO SUM UP: True tales of girls behaving badly from 26 (naughty!) female writers. WHY IT'S WORTH YOUR TIME: These essays take back the "bad girl" label from spring-breakers and...

The Manny.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... THE MANNY, a novel by Holly Peterson (The Dial Press) TO SUM UP: A Manhattan mom in a dead-end marriage hires a hot male nanny for her son. You see where this is going. WHY YOU SHOULD READ IT: It's like eating an entire carton of Dibs in book...

Before.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... BEFORE, a novel by Irini Spanidou (Knopf) TO SUM UP: Beatrice, a 20-something in 1970s New York, battles the bottle and an unwanted pregnancy. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: The realities of free love make the '80s and '90s seem pretty awesome.

Gloss.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... GLOSS, a novel by Jennifer Oko (MIRA Books) TO SUM UP: ATV producer's feel-good story about the beauty industry ends up landing her in prison. WHY IT FEELS SO REAL: Author Oko is a producer at CBS, so she's seen the anchor catfights up close.

Loving Frank.(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... LOVING FRANK, a novel by Nancy Horan (Ballantine Books) TO SUM UP: Fact meets fiction in this story of Frank Lloyd Wright's scandalous affair. WHY YOU SHOULD READ IT: Horan spent seven years researching it--the least you could do is read it.

Worth a revisit.
July 1, 2007... WORTH A REVISIT: FOR AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON THE PARK AVENUE CROWD, PICK UP BERGDORF BLONDES (2004), BY PLUM SYKES. WORTH A REVISIT: GLOSS REMINDS US OF ANOTHER TONGUE-IN-CHEEK MYSTERY: CARL HIAASEN'S LUCKY YOU (1997). WORTH A...

Most Anticipated: GA GA GA GA GA.(sound recording)(Sound recording review)
July 1, 2007... MOST ANTICIPATED: GA GA GA GA GA, Spoon (Merge Records)Take their past five efforts, add more piano breakdowns, introspection, and maracas--et voila, brilliance. Britt Daniel and Co. have been able to pull off the rarest of feats in their...

Most Likely To Be Successful: Easy Tiger.(Sound recording review)
July 1, 2007... MOST LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL: EASY TIGER, Ryan Adams (Lost Highway) One of rock's best modern songwriters finally relaxes a bit (see title), easing his way into his 30s with reflective gems like "Oh My God, Whatever, Etc." and offbeat,...

Just the Basics: The Brag and Cuss.(Sound recording review)
July 1, 2007... JUST THE BASICS: THE BRAG & CUSS, RockyVotolato (Barsuk)You know those artists who go all Hollywood after a taste of success? Votolato, praise Jesus, is not one of them. On the follow-up to his '06 surprise hit, Makers, his no-frills folk makes...

Hipster Heaven: It's a Bit Complicated.(Sound recording review)
July 1, 2007... HIPSTER HEAVEN: IT'S A BIT COMPLICATED, Art Brut (Downtown Records) Is there anything left to rebel against? Doesn't matter to Art Brut. With tongue firmly in cheek, these Brits put out three-chord anthems with more bark than bite. For a party...

Check the chart! Reunited and it feels so ... iffy.
July 1, 2007... CHECK THE CHART! Reunited and it feels so... iffy Band reunions have always been up-and-down affairs (The Eagles--scary; the Pixies--sublime), but that's not stopping anyone from trying. 2007 is shaping up to be the year of the second...

The British Import: Death at a Funeral.(Movie review)
July 1, 2007... THE BRITISH IMPORT: DEATH AT A FUNERAL (Matthew Macfayden, Rupert Graves) Only the Brits could make mourning this funny. Daniel (Macfayden) wants a respectable wake for his deceased father, but his plans are shattered by a pompous brother, a...

The War Flick: Rescue Dawn.(Movie review)
July 1, 2007... THE WAR FLICK: RESCUE DAWN (Christian Bale, Steve Zahn) An American fighter pilot (Bale) becomes a prisoner of war in Vietnam and hatches a Shawshank Redemption-ish escape plan. Based on the true story of Dieter Dengler, the movie is...

The Mob Comedy: You Kill Me.(Movie review)
July 1, 2007... THE MOB COMEDY: YOU KILL ME (Ben Kingsley, Tea Leoni) What do you get when you mix two parts vodka with Buffalo and the Polish mob? The most spot-on dark comedy you'll see all year. When alcoholism gets in the way of his hit-man job, Frank...

Top four anti chick flicks: Michael Cunningham, the man behind The Hours and this month's Evening, on healthy alternatives to goofy estrogen fests.(Interview)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1. THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC This 1928 silent film by Carl Dreyer was lost until 1981, when someone found a copy at a Norwegian mental hospital. A psychiatrist must have thought the sight of a woman burned at the stake would be good for his...

James Marsden, from super-cool to Corny Collins.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... IF YOU'RE LOOKING for actor James Marsden, don't go to MySpace. "I don't even know what MySpace is, what it's for," he tells me. "Then one day my brother calls me and says, 'Dude, there's someone on MySpace saying that he's you." There are...

5 reasons we still love Nancy Drew, who gets the big-screen treatment this month in, starring Emma Roberts (Julia's niece).(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1. Her best girlfriend's name was GEORGE--before androgyny was trendy. 2. She drove a BLUE CONVERTIBLE--and she always kept her legs closed when she got in and out. 3. She solved The Mystery at Lilac Inn wearing a PENCIL SKIRT and...

Me and the boys: getting a shot at every guy's fantasy, Howie Kahn attempts to roll deep with the cast of Entourage.
July 1, 2007... IT WAS AN ENVIABLE assignment: Be an Entourage guy for a day. Breakfast and pedicures with the boys, just bantering the way they do on their excellent HBO show every Sunday night. How hard could it be? For me--not exactly a Hummer-driving ass...

A short history of the non-apology: did you know that every 37 seconds someone in America non-apologizes? As former CIA director George Tenet concludes his non-mea culpa media tour, we take a look at this insidious American epidemic.
July 1, 2007... JOHN MCCAIN APRIL 19, 2007 Transgression(s): Let us count the ways: walked heavily guarded through a "safe" Baghdad market, used the phrase "tar baby," and started singing "Bomb Iran "to the tune of The Beach Boys' "Barbara Ann." Strategy:...

Get your art on: super-hip Debra Singer of NYC art space The Kitchen picks this summer's top exhibits to up your culture cred.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1 SPENCER FINCH: MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, BOSTON This 14-year survey of Finch's work highlights his tendency to depict some absurdly elusive things--the wind, candlelight, the exact pink hue of Jackie Kennedy's pink pillbox...

Micro-excerpt.(politicians' spouses)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "When you're married to an elected official in Washington, you are always, first and foremost, a political wife, and you are expected to toe the company line in a town where the commerce is power and politics. In such a world, the standard...

I can't get through July without my ...(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... LEATHER TRAVELER'S JOURNAL "My journal is part of my body's organ systems. I compulsively record everything significant that I do, feel, or see, so wherever I go, the journal follows." (from $14.95; bn.com) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The MC rant: this month's subject: selling Jimi.(Beverage Concepts LLC's Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... A California company called Beverage Concepts, LLC is right now rolling out an energy drink called The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience. That's right--another little can of caffeine, vitamins, and absurd promises will crowd that ultra-saturated...

Catchphrase we're already sick of framily/framilee/n.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... 1. Once-cute locution employed by young urban transplants to describe a group of friends that serves as family, only without the guilt, judgment, or bad birthday gifts. Ex: At brunch with my framily, we drank rose mimosas and talked about...

"My boss is driving me crazy!" Got a workplace worry? Take it to the coach.
July 1, 2007... Q. Dear CC: My boss continually comes to my office to shoot the breeze, distracting me from what I should be doing. How do I get rid of him? A: Head him off at the pass. Get into his office bright and early every morning with an update,...

The DC Oscars: the food is bad and the clothes are worse, but where else can you see Karl Rove and Sheryl Crow throw down?(White House Correspondents' Association)
July 1, 2007... THERE IS REALLY only one event in Washington worth shaving your legs for, and that is the White House Correspondents dinner, an evening where the president and press corps come together in mutual appreciation. It's the Potomac's version of the...

More than a pretty face.(Beth Galante )(Interview)
July 1, 2007... IN THE MONTHS FOLLOWING Hurricane Katrina, Beth Galante left behind a successful career in law and joined forces with Global Green USA, a national environmental organization working to rebuild New Orleans in an eco-friendly and energy-efficient...

Water worshippers: by the shores of the Arabian Sea, India's Hindus cleanse their souls.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... PEOPLE HAVE BEEN making pilgrimages to Dwarka, an ancient Indian city in the province of Gujarat, for centuries. The city, which borders the Arabian Sea, is believed by Hindus to be one of the sacred places where Lord Krishna ruled, and the...

Angie unbound: Angelina Jolie has morphed before our eyes from wild child to humanitarian and mother of four. An intimate chat with a woman of much importance.(Interview)(Cover story)
July 1, 2007... ON THIS CLEAR AFTERNOON IN EARLY SPRING, Hollywood Boulevard is crammed with tourists jostling for a glimpse of a celebrity--any celebrity as black ears pull up to the Blades of Glory premiere. If only they knew that at this very moment, the...

Q: should you videotape yourself having sex? A: yes: in fact, it just might save your relationship, argues Michael Alvear.
July 1, 2007... IT'S ABOUT 7 P.M., and I'm engrossed in a video of Katy and Mark, a married 20-something couple, having sex. I don't like what I see. Katy energetically climbs on top of Mark and works her way toward orgasm while Mark might as well be...

Welcome to Tehran, nose job capital of the world: amid the current crackdown, women in Iran can now be arrested for wearing their head scarves too far back on their foreheads or sporting lip gloss. So how come they're supported--even applauded--for having cosmetic surgery?
July 1, 2007... ELHUM AHMADI, A 22-YEAR-OLD biology student, is wheeled into the operating room, a stark, blue-tiled room behind the smart reception area. A thin wreath of smoke seeps in, emitting the potent, sweet smell of esfand, an Iranian herb valued for...

Father knows best: Lauren Wilson allowed her father to orchestrate her engagement; he counseled total abstinence before the big day. Writer Amanda Robb thought Lauren was crazy--until she met her.
July 1, 2007... LAUREN WILSON BLACK, 22, IS THE kind of kitten-faced, minx-bodied all-American beauty who could break a dozen hearts with one bat of her silky lashes. But until last winter, Lauren had never seduced a boy into misery delicto--or even flirted....

Horoscope.
July 1, 2007... CANCER (June 21-July 22) Hey, Little Miss Traditional, we know you're looking forward to all that birthday attention. Make a point of saving some time for yourself--you'll need to bank it for the rest of this very taxing month. If you ran,...

Opposites attractive: black with white, puffy with tight, mass-appeal prices with investment pieces ... What next? Cocktail dresses showing up at beach parties!(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... Top, $1155, Alexander McQueen at Saks Fifth Avenue; (877) 551-SAKS. Skirt, $34, Rampage; rampage.com. Ring, $150, Lia Sophia; liasophia.com. Belt, model's own. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIX IT UP HI AND LO Is that a beautiful bargain...

Party patrol: how Lohan can you go? Flashy minis, shiny bags, and strappy heels aren't just for Hollywood club kids. Dazzle 'em in these inviting frocks.(Buyers guide)
July 1, 2007... FAR LEFT: Dress, $3300, Lanvin. LEFT CENTER: Dress, $560, Max Mara. RIGHT CENTER: Dress, $4000, bodysuit, $475, Alessandro Dell'Acqua; shoes, $640, Jimmy Choo. RIGHT: Dress, $3900, Blugirl by Blumarine; tank, $17, American...

Most sensuous summer dresses ... sitting pretty in every shape and price range.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... THE NEW JERSEY LITTLE GIRL BLUE IN A SIMPLE, GATHERED JERSEY DRESS. LAFRESCO SYTLE ALLURINGLY OUTDORSY IN BREEZY CHIFFON LAYERS. TOP LEFT Dress, $174, Michael Stars; bikini top, $60, Cosahella Mare; necklace, $195,...

Go figure! This summer, we're livin' large in '60s-inspired tent dresses that flatter every figure and chest size.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... BEFORE Myla--TUESDAY, 8pm HEARST TOWER, SOUTH GALLERY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AFTER Material matters: Sturdy cotton gently drapes the body, creating a slim column. Lighter fabrics tend to flare, adding pounds. ...

Body by Marty: the latest on what to eat, do, and think to take your body and life to the max.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... "Can't stand cardio? Try going slower than you think you should. You don't want to be gasping for air and hating it. Big-time fitness gains are made (and weight is lost) at an intensity where you can still have a conversation. --MARTY" ...

Betrayed by a pill: the abortion pill was supposed to make termination safe, easy, and discreet. One pro-choice advocate found it anything but.
July 1, 2007... From the moment it was approved in 2000, I believed in the abortion pill. I thought, Finally! Abortion would at last become what it always should have been: a private medical matter between a woman and her doctor. It held the promise of a...

What we talk about when we talk to ... Mike Huckabee: the former Republican governor of Arkansas on trans fats, thongs, and presidential ambitions.(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Q: You're from Hope, AR. What is it about that town? A: Arkansas is a state where politics is retail. You have to go out, meet the voters, and "ask for the business." You can't just hide in a television studio and make commercials. It's...