Marie Claire articles from June 2003

Marie Claire archives from June 2003

Editor's note.
June 1, 2003... Welcome to our first Make the Most of Your Looks issue! What you tell me you love about Marie Claire is that we accept you as you are--we don't try to "make you over," but instead show you how to maximize your assets, no matter what your shape,...

Behind the scenes.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... It was bound to happen--and it did! Marie Claire's fashion editor Beau Quillian (left) was scooped up by supermodels Janice Dickinson and Tyra Banks (the show's creator) and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons to help judge America s Next Top...

Speakout!(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... GOOD GOLLY, MISS MOLLY Reading "Would You Bare Your Butt for Molly Sims?" (March 2003) made me smile. I rarely see publicity about ovarian cancer. My mother had a grapefruit-size tumor on one of her ovaries-and her doctors almost didn't...

Free for you: win the hottest summer skincare worth up to $100 each. (Make the Most of Your Looks).
June 1, 2003... 21 PRIZES WORTH $100 EACH BIOTHERM BRONZE MAGIC self-tanning collection, including the SPF 15 Express Spray and Cream Gel 60 PRIZES WORTH $40 EACH VENUS III BROW TWEEZER COMPACT Includes a powerful magnifying mirror 35 PRIZES...

Hot new look: nail a perfect pair with sexy sandals and hot polish. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ELECTRIC HUES Warm orangey-pink polish is an eye-catching choice with aqua heels. Shoes, $510, Jimmy Choo; (212) 593-0800. Chanel Nail Colour in Dream Gloss. MAD FOR MOD Add an edge to modern heels with the unexpected: polish...

How to wear it: not sure which shades are right for you? Follow our guide to find the perfect frames to flatter your face shape. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... * ROUND JULIA STILES Get a chiseled visage with a square-shaped pair; the straight lines create the illusion of angles. Avoid small, round styles. Fendi, $245; (800) FEND-NY * OBLONG LIV TYLER A big pair of...

How to wear it: go sheer this summer with the right underpinnings for under $100. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... THE HALTER * A convertible bra does the trick--choose one with padding, since halters can flatten your shape. Top, $32, Younique Clothing; (212) 764-4545. Bra, $27, Fashion Forms; (800) 232-1854. THE TUNIC * Slip on a cami in...

Weekend in a bag: fashion expert Natalie Massenet, CEO and founder of the shopping website Net-A-Porter.com, reveals her secrets for packing stylishly light. (Style).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... "My favorite escape is a weekend getway to the beach for a bit of delicious food and lying in the sun. I pack up my oversize, floral Marni tote with a few key pieces, and I'm off." Tote, $440 Marni: (404) 237-9000 A WHITE SHIRT "A...

Update your look: mini makeover; transform your face with just two products. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Kirsten Dunst ADD 1 Chanel Powder Blush in Reflex 2 Babbi Brown Lip Tint SPF 15 in Blossom Natalie Portman ADD 1 Prescriptives Eyelash Curler Mascara in Black 2 Retro Glow by Physicians Formula Eyeliner in...

Summer splurges: colored stones are this season's new diamonds. (Style).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... * H.Stern, $17,000; (800) 7-H-STERN * Pomellato, $1350 each; (800) 254-6020 * Movado, $1495; (888) 4-MOVADO * Tiffini Dooris, $316; (310) 396-4842 * Delices de Cartier, $7200; (800) CARTIER * David Yurman, $2000 each;...

10 best fashion: play up pink's possibilities with summer pieces for $100 & under. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Twill skirt, $60, To the Maxi (212) 302-0798 Watch, $70, Swatch; (800 8-SWATCH Cotton skirt. $34, Dollhouse www.dollhouse.com Demi bag, about $100, Reed Krakoff for Coach; (866) 262-2440 Sunglasses, $32, Esprit...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... YOUR HOME 1 Intense aroma: Burn Red Flower's Thai Honeysuckle Candle, $30, to scent your room with summer blooms. YOUR FACE 2 Flaw fixer: Nix imperfections with Clinique Airbrush Concealer, $18.50. 3 Eye accent: Sweep on...

10 best to do. (Recommends).(music, books, movies, cameras)
June 1, 2003... HEAR IT The Waifs Bob Dylan tapped this up-and-coming Aussie folk band to open some of his spring shows. (And we know he knows his stuff.) The brilliant Up All Night delivers poetic, catchy songs--good for folks who don't even like folk....

Ban. (Beauty Buzz).(underarm deodorant)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Great Underarm Confidence with Ban[R] Beautifully Smooth[R]! Bare your arms in confidence this season with Ban Beautifully Smooth antiperspirant/deodorant. The formula, enhanced with soothing botanicals and skin conditioning emollients, goes...

Mad about summer. (Beauty Buzz).
June 1, 2003... Stay tuned to the July issue for Mad About Summer...the ultimate shopping guide for the true shopping guru!

Girlshop.com. (Beauty Buzz).(tank tops)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Double team! When you buy a personalized monogram tank for $60.00 you'll get a perfect cotton tank (regularly $26) for just $9! Team up to save! $69; http://www.girlshop.com/tanks

Trade Secret. (Beauty Buzz).(Trade Secret Salons)(skin-care)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... New & Now At Trade Secret Salons. Get your stride ready for sandal-wearing weather with Pedicure by O.P.I. You can treat your feet to nature's botanicals and minerals that soften, hydrate, smooth, and protect your skin to keep it looking and...

Redken. (Beauty Buzz).(hair products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Get ready to turn up the heat this summer with Redken and Marie Claire! Don't miss the launch of Redken and Marie Claire's new fashion site on Redken.com. It's THE place to discover the hottest fashion and hair trends of the season--including...

Just list: indulge your passion for prints with bright flow totes. (Shopping).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... Old Navy, $14.50 (800) OLD-NAVY Missoni, $405 (212) 517-9339 Chanel, $625 (800) 550-0005 Mossimo at Target, $9.99 (800) 800-8880 Patch NYC, $178 (212) 807-1060 Miu Miu, $495 (888) 977-1900

Events. (Beauty Buzz).
June 1, 2003... Join Marie Claire for an exclusive shopping night at United Colors of Benetton. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while you shop for the season's must-haves at United Colors of Benetton. Plus, as a guest of Marie Claire, you will receive 15%...

Where women pay $12,000 for male affection. (Women of the World).(host clubs for Japenese women)
June 1, 2003... In Japan, $12,000 can buy you an economy car. Or it can buy you love--literally. At Tokyo's "host clubs," hardworking women pay to be flattered and fawned over. They can even buy sex--no strings attached. It's 11 p.m. and Ayaka Tsuchida,...

Can you guess who belongs together and why? (Make the Most of Your Looks).(look-alike couples)
June 1, 2003... Call them well-matched. Call them weird. But whatever you do, don't call them brother and sister! Opposites may attract--but these look-alike couples are clearly meant to stay together Nicole & Chris "When I met Chris, the first thing...

How my culture taught me to love my body: mirror is a family tradition. (Make the Most of Your Looks).
June 1, 2003... TAMMY, 25 JEWISH E-COMMERCE COORDINATOR * I'm blessed with a Jewish nose. And no, I'm not being sarcastic when I say that--at least not anymore. As a child, I didn't fully appreciate my super-size schnozz. Neither did my friends,...

These women may look sexy ... but they don't have sex. That's right--they're all virgins. And if you think great sex is the key to happiness, they've got news for you. (Real Lives).
June 1, 2003... * I had a boyfriend for four years in college, and we both remained virgins. It was never an issue for us, because we were both fulfilled sexually. Today, as a single woman living in a big city, I date a lot, but I still don't have sex. It's a...

Kelly Clarkson: from American idol to public enemy # 1: you wished you were her when she belted out that winning song, but you'll be glad you're not when the original American idol takes on America's most-hated jobs. (Celebrity Challenge).
June 1, 2003... HATED JOB #1 THE TELEMARKETER * All 30 headset-wearing employees at Los Angeles--based Concorde Communications are diligently dialing, ready to harass another day's worth of unsuspecting phone answerers, when they do a massive double take....

Can you tell these women a part? (Make the Most of Your Looks).(twins)
June 1, 2003... Sometimes, even their father can't! We dropped twins into each others' lives, challenging them to switch jobs, clothes, habits--and even bedrooms--all to find out: what puts the "I" in identity? DAY 7 JEN AS MARGARET "What are...

76 things you need to know about sex around the world: we combed the map from Kansas to Kazakhstan to find all the racy details about who's doing it where, who does it the longest, who fakes it the most, who pays for it, and much more! (Sex Lives).
June 1, 2003... sex by numbers * Every day, the people of the world engage in 120 million acts of sexual intercourse. In the U.K., the average person spends two entire weeks of their life just kissing and will have sex 2580 times with five different...

Aveda. (e-Favorites).(www.aveda.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.aveda.com Sap Moss Nourishing Concentrate. Help nourish and repair dry, damaged hair with iceland moss, sap and certified organic honey. Find Aveda by calling 800.374.4175 or visiting www.aveda.com.

Clinique. (e-Favorites).(www.clinique.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.clinique.com Love to see him smile? Make Dad's day. Clinique offers an assortment of tailor-made sets that make great scents, great shaves. Just for Dad. For that special gift any time of the year for him or her, visit our gift center...

Redken. (e-Favorites).(www.redken.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.redken.com Get ready to turn up the heat this summer with Redken and Marie Claire! Don't miss the launch of Redken and Marie Claire's new fashion site on Redken.com. It's THE place to discover the hottest fashion and hair trends of the...

Estee Lauder. (e-Favorites).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.esteelauder.com It's chic. It's shocking. It's beyond gloss. Cubes of hot pulsating lip colors with fantastic, high-energy shine. Slick on a single shade or create a mix. Get the look @ www.esteelauder.com

Rembrandt. (e-Favorites).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.rembrandt.com The new Rembrandt[R] Whitening Wand is convenient, on-the-spot smile touch-up. One swipe instantly adds shine to teeth and freshens breath.

Girlshop.com. (e-Favorites).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... www.girlshop.com/tanks Double team! When you buy a personalized monogram tank for $60.00 you'll get a perfect cotton tank (regularly $26) for just $9! Team up to save! $69; www.girlshop.com/tanks

What kind of men does your look attract. (Make the Most of Your Looks).
June 1, 2003... We challenged one woman to post the same internet dating profile six different times. The catch? Alongside each profile, she included a different photo with a different "look"--and once attached no photo at all. What message do your looks...

"I was imprisoned & tortured by Saddam. (First Person).(Khafia Mohammad )
June 1, 2003... Five months pregnant, Khafia Mohammad was dragged from her home in Northern Iraq, imprisoned, and tortured because her husband had joined a rebel army. Despite beatings, deprivation, and giving birth on the prison floor, Khafia is still...

Horoscope.
June 1, 2003... Joanna Martine Woolfolk gemini (May 21-June 20) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEMINI! You're coming out of a difficult time, but as a result, you've sharpened your creative skills and discovered your strength. Now, make a choice in love....

Fashion: your top five fashion commandments.(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... WORK THE INSIDE Gorgeous lingerie gives you confidence--a much sexier accessory than anything you can throw on. Bra $35, briefs, $24 DKNY Underwear. AIM HIGH Don't let stilettos intimidate you! They really, truly are the fastest...

Best dressed: Charm, sophistication, sex appeal summer's ladylike looks let you have it all.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... Opposite page: Jersey wrap-dress, $325, Diane von Furstenberg, leather sandals, $490. Christian Louboulin; hat $250. Jacques Le Corre, crocodile tubular bangle, $366, leather flat bangle, $228, Prada. This page: Cotton top, $140, silk...

On the edge: zippers and studs, grommets and graphics; take summer style to new heights in sleek black & white.(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... Cashmere sweater, $640, pants, $560, Celine by Michael Kors; pumps, $415, Dior by John Galliano; bag, $740, Givenchy; watch, $1300, Hermes. Fashion editor: Tracy Taylor. Pantsuits $1665, Dolce & Cabbana: shoes $515, Manolo Blahnk; bag,...

Country-Club Chic.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... This page: cotton top, $285, cotton miniskirt, $490, white beaded necklace, $295, yellow and white necklace, $762, Prada. Opposite page: Cotton sweater, $48, Gap; bikini, $350, Christian Dior; sandals, $430, Christian Louboutin; multicolor...

101 ideas summer's best for work & weekend.(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... Dress, $56, Rampage; pumps, $175, Stuart Weitzman; bag, $29, Liz Claiborne; brooch, $150, Kenneth Jay Lane. Fashion editor: Beau Quillian. 1 Belted jacket, $88, Arden B.; shoes, $300, D&G; bag, $195, Via Spiga. 2 Top, $28, Banana...

Dresses for every size & shape: summer is the season to flaunt your figure, and the latest ladylike looks offer you pretty new ways to play it up. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... size 0 "The wrap detail and bias hemline really feminize my petite figure--plus, this shade of blue is a sophisticated alternative to black." Matte-jersey dress, $54, Rampage; (212) 840-1466, ext. 204. Shoes, $195, Constanca Basto;...

24 summer dresses (under $100) satisfy your color craving with this season's freshest hues. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... yellows (Faded Glory, $10.77; ww.fadedglory.com) (Esprit, $74; (800) 343-0121) (Victoria's Secret Catalog, $35; (800) 888-8200) (The Limited, $49.50; (800) 756-4449) (Wet Seal, $34; www.wetseal.com) (Susana Monaco,...

Work the look: translate runway trends into casual-Friday wear for under $100. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... Sporty Chio * REFINE DENIM FOR THE OFFICE A shiny, lightweight jean skirt is the effortless way to get sophisticated style that's also comfortable. Just pair the skirt with your favorite polo and slingbacks to feel as good as you look....

Splurge vs steal: flaunt a fresh, sporty beach look on any budget. (Shopping).(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... SPLURGE $235 Fendi (800) FENDI-NY $695 Michael Kors (212) 452-4685 $295 Michael Kors (212) 452-4685 $545 Miu Miu (888) 977-1900 $130 Coach (866) 262-2440 * Bathing...

Get the look for less: take inspiration from our "Best Dressed" story--for under $170. (Shopping).(Illustration)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... $125 each Honora; www.honora.com $56 XOXO; www.xoxo.com $126 (cardigan $78, caml, $48; sold separately) Arden B.; www.ardenb.com $169 Via Spiga; (305) 604-9111 $102 Ruth; (323) 935-3154 $88 City DKNY; (800) 777-4524 ...

Get the look for less: take inspiration from our "Country-Club Chic" story--for under $100. (Shopping).(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... $34 DKNY Jeans Juniors; (800) 777-4524 $43 Single-strand, $18, and double-strand, $25 necklaces, Liz Claiborne; (800) 555-9838 $75 DKNY Eyes; (800) 544-1336 $54 Gap; (800) GAP-STYLE $32 50 New York & Company; (800) 853-2920...

Four summer essentials: your makeup & skincare wardrobe made simple. (Beauty).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... LUSH LIPS Sick on Clinique Superbalm Tinted Lip Treatment (shown here in Rashpberry Tint). The moisturizing formula firms lips and diminishes fine lines around your mouth. SKIN SAVER Smooth on Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion. Its...

Summer beauty 101: your personal plan for getting gorgeous skin and hair this season. (Make the Most of Your Looks).(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2003... SMARTSUN PROTECTION Find your skin type below and learn how to save your face from harmful UV rays: NORMAL SKIN Choose a sunscreen that's oil-free, yet hydrating enough that it can also work as your moisturizer. Try Bain de Soleil...

Fragrance finds. (What's Hot Now).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... There's more than one way to pick a perfume. Sephora has introduced Sephora L'Eau (left); a collection of six scents that will inspire you with mood-enhancing colors and fragrances. Or, if you're the type who finds olfactory inspiration in your...

Minimalist makeup. (What's Hot Now).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Summer primping doesn't get much easier. Neutrogena Shimmer Sheers All Over Color (shown here in Charmed) can be dabbed onto cheeks, lips, and lids with your fingers for lasting luminescence. They're available in six shades for only $8.99 each....

Direct from Didi. (What's Hot Now).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... * If you consider the time you spend doing your nails to be playtime for grown-ups, check out Fingertips and Toetips, $9.99 per package. Simply stick one of the patterned decals on a finger-or toenail and shave off the excess with the nail tile...

Tried & Tested the best new mascaras. (What's Hot Now).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... * for thickening Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black makes any lash color look deep and lush. * for volumizing DiorShow Mascara creates full, voluminous lashes. * for multitasking Smashbox Limitless Lash Double-Ended...

Do-it-yourself derm. (What's Hot Now).(Prescriptives' new Dermapolish System)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... By now you've probably heard about the benefits of microdermabrasion-but you might not have tried it, due to cost or time issues. To the rescue: Prescriptives' new Dermapolish System. The kit contains a three-step regimen you can use at home...

For true fashionistas. (What's Hot Now).
June 1, 2003... Ever notice how an ugly hairbrush can mess up the aesthetic of your whole bedroom? Denman's D3 candy-stripe Styling Brush won't. The colorful styler was specially made to match your designer duds. In addition to its marvelous, mod looks, it...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments and greatest deals. (Beauty).(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... Splurge: Chanel Infrarouge Lipstick in Rose Flash Steal: Revlon Moisturous Lipcolor in Rosewater $22.50 $7.50 Splurge: Biotherm Skin Loving Colors Blush! In #10 Steal: L'Oreal Blush Delice in Stawberry Tart $16.50 ...

Easy now to hair removal: the quickest, most painless ways to get fuzz-free from head to toe. (Beauty).
June 1, 2003... WAXING best for many areas, including. bikini line, arms, and belly the scoop While waxing offers slower regrowth than shaving (weeks as opposed to days), many complain about the pain, which is most severe the week before, and during,...

Pro tip. (Star Secrets).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Nail expert and celebrity manicurist I Deborah Lippmann--who uses her Lippmann Collection polishes on tons of celebs, including Sarah Jessica Parker (Prelude to a Kiss, bottom left), Mariah Carey (As Time Goes By, middle), and Mary J. Bilge...

Complexion perfectors. (Star Secrets).(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... Celeb pick: Jurlique Foaming Facial Cleanser Reported Reported Fan: Nicole Kidman Get it: www.jurlique.com Celeb pick: Tracie Martyn Enzyme Exfoliant Reported fan: Liv Tyler Get it: (866)-MARTYN Celeb Pick: Elizabeth...

Sexy eyes and more! (Star Secrets).(Physicians Formula Illuminating Eye Shadows)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Glam up your gaze with the new Retro Glow by Physicians Formula Illuminating Eye Shadows (shown in Victorian Violet). Physicians Formula makeup artist Lizbeth Williamson, who used one of the pretty powders on Cindy Crawford, says you can apply...

Curlcare. (Star Secrets).(Oscar Bland products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... After years of development celebrity hairstylist Oscar Bland has launched a top-rate line of hair products that includes shampoos, conditoners and styling aids. Our fave? Curl Acception Curl Enhancing Spray (the name came from cllent Julianna...

Sweet smell of success. (Star Secrets).(Celine Dion)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... As the world's best-selling female recording artist, Celine Dion could sit back and rest (very comfortably) on her laurels. Instead, in addition to performing her own show in Las Vegas, she's introduced Celine Dion Parfums Eau de Toilette, a...

Best hair ever: new pro styling tips for getting sexy summer locks. (Beauty).(from Erick Hoffman of Dionicia Essence Boutique)
June 1, 2003... go wavy For easy waves, try this trick from Erick Hoffman, owner of the Dionicia Essence Boutique salon in Beverly Hills, CA: In the morning, mist just-washed hair with styling lotion (try Bumble and Bumble Styling Lotion), and gather it...

The Victoria's secret buff-body workout. (Make the Most of Your Looks).
June 1, 2003... Most Victoria's Secret models owe their sexy physiques to good genes--and to trainer David Kirsch. Here, he reveals part of the month-long shape-up plan he put Heidi Klum through before the annual lingerie show. It really works! Do it four...

Eat your way to a flat stomach: your belly may have nothing to do with your workouts and everything to do with your diet and lifestyle. Here, nine quick fixes that beat the bulge. (Health Check).
June 1, 2003... watch your stress When you're under the gun, your brain releases stress chemicals that can speed up or slow down your digestive tract and cause symptoms like bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Next time tension strikes, try drinking...

Stress at 2030 & 40: stress may be a constant in your life, but the reasons for stress--and ways to handle it--keep changing. An age-specific guide. (Health).
June 1, 2003... stress IN YOUR 20s YOUR #1 STRESS a thankless job Studies show that demanding work with little autonomy-and no chance to spread your wings-can send stress levels skyrocketing, leading to insomnia, tension headaches, and even stomach pain....

25 ways to have your best orgasm ever! Straight from the sexperts: 25 ways to score longer, stronger (and yes, multiple!) orgasms. (Sexual Health).
June 1, 2003... WHEN YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN 1 try self-massage. Light some candles, then rub warm body oil over your arms, breasts, and torso. Slowly stroke your legs, working upward toward your buttocks and saving your genitals for last. Do it all in front...

Better than botox? (Anti-Aging Breakthrough).(StriVectin-SD)
June 1, 2003... "Who would have thought a stretch mark remover would turn out to be the anti-wrinkle breakthrough of the decade!" In a remarkable turn of events, arguably one of the strangest in the history of cosmetics, women across the country are...