Marie Claire articles from March 2009

Marie Claire archives from March 2009

Ready for my close-up!(Welcome to MARCH)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I CONFESS: Not long ago, I caught myself wondering what it would be like to be a east member on The Hills, stalked by cameras and pouting my way through everything from style issues to traffic jams. Real or not, I...

Reader of the month!(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tracey McCarthy of South Plainfield, NJ, will receive an MC beauty bag because she's using us as conversation starter: "Every now and then, I'll repeat a fascinating tidbit that I read in MC--that prostitutes are...

Therapy nation.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In "Analyze This" (January 2009), MC weighed the pros and cons of therapy in our high-anxiety times. * This package had me laughing out loud. I too had my share of counselors and finally learned that just because...

Feeling the pinch.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... When MCs Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles confessed to hitting a financial snag after college in "My Two Cents" (December 2008), it turned out readers could relate. * I can't thank you enough for your editor's note--it was just what I needed,...

Red-light revenge.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For "Dangerous Liaisons" (January 2009), senior international editor Abigail Haworth investigated the dark trend of Hong Kong prostitutes drugging Western businessmen. * I agree with the prostitute who said she...

The real Jessica.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MC got the inside scoop on the pop phenomenonturned--country crooner from costars, directors, and the faro for "40 Things You Don't Know About Jessica Simpson" (January 2009). >> The way I look at Jessica Simpson...

Buffett vs. buffett.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(The Billionaire's Black Sheep)(Warren E. Buffett, Nicole Buffett)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We received a massive, often heated response to Janualy's "The Billionaire's Black Sheep," about the estranged granddaughter of the world's richest man, Matthew Wurtzel of TheDeal,com accused Nicole Buffett of...

Gam on! Celebs caught short-skirted.(trend spy)(Fashion)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... HIGH-HEELED AMAZON'S SPARKLE IN HOT NEW "MINI" SERIES [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHLOE SEVIGNY Wham, bam, thank yOU [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LINDSAY LOHAN Diamonds are 4 ever. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SIENNA MILLER Vegas...

A-listers smolder in one-shoulder frocks.(trend spy)(fashion)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... GODDESS GLAMOUR RULES RED CARPET PENELOPE CRUZ Works the crowd in classic black Oscar de la Renta. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DIANE KRUGER Channels Aphrodite in a goddess gown. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RIHANNA Good girl gone red...

Fashion resume.(STYLE)(Brief biography)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Michelle Williams: indie spirit education * 1980: Born in Kalispell, MT, to a commodities-trader father and homemaker mother. * 1989: Joined community theater after seeing her first stage performance, * 1995: Finished high...

"A" is for alphas.(behind the COVER shoot)(celebrities)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What do you get when you mix stunning megastars Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Ginnifer Goodwin with a DJ, 20 racks of gowns, and a camera? A kick-ass L.A. party--er, photo shoot PICTURE PERFECT Right...

Check out these links you'll love.(marieclaire.com)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * WIN A GIVEAWAY-A-DAY Go to marieclaire.com/ giveaway for a chance to win beauty products and fashion goodies. Enter every day for more chances to win. * CALLING ALL GAMERS! Check out marieclaire.com/...

101 ideas + 50 star pieces to buy and keep.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Look on the bright side: With the economy gone bust, we've become super-smart shoppers! Consider the following pages a spreadsheet of spring's most bankable styles 1 Button-down shirt $39.50 each, L.L. Bean;...

Ruffles & flourishes.(101 IDEAS)(bags and shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Valentino leads the charge as bags and shoes grow ripe with roses BAG $2195, Valentino; (212) 772-6969. SHOES Price for similar styles available upon request, Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lira;...

Must-get stones.(101 IDEAS)(jewelry)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Funky agate necklaces in psychedelic '70s hues. Hang loose, boho girl From left: EXPRESS, $22.50; express.com. GUCCI, price upon request; gucci.com for stores. NUGAARD DESIGNS, $175; nugaarddesigns.com.

Private parts.(101 IDEAS)(watches)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Skeleton watches expose their inner workings without sacrificing their timeless snob appeal 1. Swatch $175; swatch.com. 2. IWC price upon request; iwc. com for stores. 3. Hamilton price upon request at Tourneau;...

Still tickin': star-powered designs, hotter than ever..(101 IDEAS)(watches)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyday elegance for the one and only Jackie O. 1. Swatch $175; swatch.com. 2. IWC price upon request; iwc.com for stores. 3. Hamilton price upon request at Tourmeau; (866)597-0595. 4. Rado price upon request at...

Splurge vs. steal.(101 IDEAS)(fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... How to do south-of-France chic? Invest in high-end spring staples, or put the look together for less [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE TOTAL $1022 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STEAL THE DRESS From left: $118, Calvin Klein; macys.com...

Get the look for under $100.(101 IDEAS)(fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Good ol' summery seersucker and pinstripes go short and sexy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Tanks $92 each, Miss Me; missme.com. 2. Top $16.99, Piper and Blue for Kmart; kmart.com. 3. Clutch $95, Sobella;...

Runway to real way.(101 IDEAS)(fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Indulge your every catwalk fantasy in a way that works for you and your wallet [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fringe Everyone from flappers to rappers will love shaking supersize tassels all over the dance floor. Dress, $300, Frock! by...

Designer dossier: Giorgio Armani.(STYLE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUBLIME TO THE METICULOUS "Seeing people walk down the street in Armani is flattering, but I can only go to sleep satisfied if I've pushed myself every day--have I reinvented the perfect slim pant, I wonder? I...

This month's best beauty buys.(101 IDEAS)(cosmetics)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... LASH LUST: I've got my eyes on the new Rx-only eyelash growth enhancer, Latisse. Formulated from a glaucoma drug with fringe benefits, it promises longer, fuller lashes in 16 weeks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SUPERMODEL SKIN SECRET ...

Toss/try buy: this month's ultimate refresh-your-routine guide from MC's beauty editors.(101 IDEAS)(beauty products)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [TRY] Home hair-color cures: Optical brighteners in Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo ($34) kill brassiness; UVA blockers in L'Oreal EverPure UV Protect Spray ($8.99) keep shades true. [ILLUSTRATION...

Dubious beauty trend.(102 IDEAS)(skin care products)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... SPOTTED: Latest craze in Cambodia? Using water-based lube from Number One Plus condoms to treat acne. If the idea of slathering your face with lube makes you queasy, try a more traditional approach: zit cream. TO THE RESCUE: Philosophy On a...

Pocket-size miracles.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Size so matters! Stock up on these cult-brand sample sizes, free at beauty counters in March [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TWICE AS NICE Call La Mer counters for free facials and petite jars of Eye Concentrate. SHOWER POWER ...

15 years of shoes.(101 IDEAS)
March 1, 2009... This month, as a toast to MC's 15th anniversary, we look back at a decade-and-a-half of shoe styles that still tap our inner bikers and Barbies and sweep even supermodels off their feet Platforms "I love high-heel platforms; I find...

Woman to watch Rashida Jones.(radar)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... WHY SHE'S ON OUR RADAR: The freckled fox plays Paul Rudd's unflappable fiancee in the bromantic comedy I Love You, Man. HER SHTICK: The Harvard-educated Hollywood habitue--she's the daughter of music legend Quincy Jones and '70s Mad Squad...

Adventureland.(Movie review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Post-Twilight Kristen Stewart still sulks, only now it's in writer/director Greg Mottola's fun, engaging, less raucous follow-up to Superbad. As Em, Stewart's a bored amusement-park attendant. James (Jesse Eisenberg), a new college grad who's...

Sunshine cleaning.(Movie review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... One glance at princess-face Amy Adams and knockout Emily Blunt and we know they weren't born to mop. But they are winning in this off-kilter dramedy, as Albuquerque sisters who start a business cleaning crime scenes. Single morn Rose (Adams) is...

Hunger.(Movie review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... This unflinching, award-winning biopic about IRA martyr Bobby Sands's 1981 prison-hunger-strike-to-the-death deals more with the human spirit than with Irish politics. As Sands, up-and-comer Michael Fassbender is fierce even when emaciated....

Lily, Unfiltered.(Q&A)(Lily Allen)(Interview)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On her new record, It's Not Me, It's You, paparazzi godsend Lily Allen, 23, spins cautionary tales about party girls run amok. Has she--gasp--lost her edge? MC: This record seems to make a case for a low-key...

Our favorite ranch hand, Thomas Haden Church.(TWO-MINUTE DATE)(Brief biography)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We fell hard for Thomas Haden Church, 48, back in the '90s, when he played dimwit mechanic Lowell Mather on the airport sitcom Wings. Channel surfers struck by his Brawny Man good looks were converted to bona fide...

The believers.(PAGE-TURNERS)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE BELIEVERS by Zoe. Heller (Harper) Dad is in a coma, Mom copes by protesting at peace rallies... The Litvinoff kids were screwed up even before a woman shows up, claiming her son is their half-brother. Heller...

Lowboy.(PAGE-TURNERS)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LOWBOY by John Wray (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) Will Heller--aka Lowboy--is a schizophrenic teen who has gone off his meds and escaped the nuthouse. And that's just the beginning. The novel chronicles Will's getaway...

Spoiled.(PAGE-TURNERS)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPOILED by Caitlin Macy (Random House) With the rest of us cutting back, Macy's fizzy chronicle of wealthy New Yorkers feels a bit ill-timed. Nonetheless, this collection of nine lively short stories proves a welcome...

Neko Case.(Middle Cyclone )(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. NEKO CASE Middle Cyclone (Anti-) Here, notorious tough cookie Neko Case owns up to being a romantic. Granted, her songs are rooted in animism and folklore, but how else do you describe a record that sounds like...

An horse.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... 2. AN HORSE Rearrange the Beds (Mom & Pop Music Company) Is there a better lyric for falling too fast despite yourself than "Oh my God your hands got so full of me way too quickly"? This Australian girl-boy duds spare rock makes their neurotic...

Telepathe.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. TELEPATHE Dance Mother (IAMSOUND) This crackly electro-pop out of hipster Brooklyn is arty but affecting The duo's buzzy synths give "Devil's Trident" the adrenaline kick of an '80s action-movie soundtrack. Most...

Audrye Sessions.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... 4. AUDRYE SESSIONS Audrye Sessions (Black Seal) The vocals soar like Thorn Yorke's wail; the band rocks a chorus like Oasis. You could stop reading now and know all that you need to know about this coed indie band from Oakland, CA. But be...

Your entertainment diet for March.(THE CULTURE PYRAMID)(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... GUILTY PLEASURES>> (partake sparingly) The Scarlett Johansson Collection DVD. Seriously? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Craving flabby athletes and has-been pop stars hoofing it in jazz pants? ABC's ratings...

Meet the team.(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... In the new reality show Running in Heels (debuts March 1 on Style), three ambitious interns jump into the fashion world of Marie Claire. Here are the top editors who mentor, guide, and whip them into shape JEREMY SPEARS, ASSISTANT FASHION...

Book club: it's cops, robbers, and hipsters in the hood, as the book club takes on the urban crime novel Lush Life, by Richard Price. Will it keep you turning pages? Read on ...(radar)(Book review)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE PLOT: At 4 a.m. on New York's Lower East Side, Ike Marcus is shot and killed. His drinking buddy, Eric Cash, says two kids from the projects nearby did it. But when Cash is hauled in...

Gossip girls: get in on the best gabfest in town: Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and Ginnifer Goodwin, the stars of He's Just Not That Into You, talk about hookups, breakups, and the importance of girlfriends with Judith Newman.(Interview)(Cover story)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EVER WANT TO feel like Sally McDork, president of the Model U.N. club, who's mistakenly been invited to the cheerleaders reunion? Then I'd advise organizing a get-together with Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, and...

An upside to the downturn: losing your job, or just worrying about it, is no joke. But some of us are finding silver linings amid the maelstrom.(BULLETIN: TRENDS, THE NEWS, THE STATE OF THE WORLD ... BEHOLD, YOUR WATERCOOLER SHEET)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A FEW WEEKS AGO, I got laid off. After my bosses delivered the blow--plunging economy, budget cuts, blah, blah, blah--I walked up to the Miro exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, which I'd never have had the time to...

Girl in the world: knocked up in Iran.(Q&A)(Azadeh Moaveni)(Interview)
March 1, 2009... AZADEH MOAVENI, an American journalist of Iranian descent, was working as a foreign correspondent in Tehran in 2005 when she fell for a local software developer with long, dark curls. After the then-28-year-old realized she was carrying their...

Standing tall.(land mine victims)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... At the annual Miss Landmine pageant, you won't find Vaseline smiles and duct-taped cleavage. But contestants do wear swimsuits--all the better to flaunt disabilities from landmine explosions, which cause 4000 injuries and 1400 deaths every...

Buy, but beware.(shopping tips)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Although shopping is now considered a patriotic act, don't get suckered. Some retail tricks to watch out for: 1. Corralled into buying. "Most of us are right-handed, which means our left hand is for holding and our right hand is for...

USA for Africa.(BETTER WAY TO SPEND YOUR LUNCH BREAK)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the Democratic Republic of Congo. more than 54 million people have died in the last 10 years in two civil wars. while brutal rape with bayonets and guns has gone from weapon of war to common civilian street crime....

Newsbites taking the wheel: how women around the world are putting the pedal to the metal.(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... UNITED KINGDOM: A new car insurance issued by women, for women, offers handbag coverage, female-friendly auto mechanics, and 24-hour on-call counselors for help with questions "related to driving or not." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Diane's double life: Diane Von Furstenberg doesn't just run a fabulous fashion empire. She's helping train 100,000 female moguls-in-the making.(MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ATOP A SWEEPING STAIRCASE--its handrails shimmering with 3000 Swarovski crystals--Diane yon Furstenberg is perched in her pink-walled private studio in New York City, describing the "miracle" of her life. "So my...

The big picture.(victimized women's photographs)(Photograph)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FRENCH photographer JR has spent the past year taking portraits of victimized women in AFRICA, ASIA, and SOUTH AMERICA, then making massive, poster-size prints, which he plasters illegally in places you'd least...

The art of reinvention: switching careers requires legwork--networking, research, maybe an advanced degree--and a whole lotta moxie. Meet five women who felt the urge and took the plunge, bear market be damned.(WORK LIFE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From fact-checker to RACE-CAR DRIVER MICHELE SHAPIRO 38, NEW YORK CITY EXIT SIGNS: I used to be a nitpicker. As the head of a research department at a glossy national magazine, I had to make sure every...

Love in the time of terror: she was a single mom: she was divorced and searching. Together they kindled an epic passion for each other--and jihad.(INTERNATIONAL REPORT)
March 1, 2009... THIS IS A STORY ABOUT LOVE--love that lives and grows in the least likely places. It's a story about soul mates joined in the soulless business of terror. Malika met Abdessattar at a tram stop in Brussels. She was fully veiled; he bore the...

Get shorty: at four-foot-two, Lauren Ruotolo suffers from a rare disease that stunted her growth--but not her ambition. Every day she puts on a pair of fabulously high heels and lives life in the fast lane, juggling a jet-setting job, celebrity pals, and a pair of crutches. Here's how.(FIRST PERSON)
March 1, 2009... >> I'm at a party after the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, waiting for singer Pink to arrive. She's running late, and since I'm the event planner, it's my job to escort her down the red carpet and over to the stage where she'll be performing--and...

Animal instinct.(fashion)
March 1, 2009... Spring's look--leopard prints with spot-on. Hunt down sensuous shapes tribal accessories * Big tribal: Exotic bags and shoes suit the new escapism * Animal prints in wild-pattern mixes--safari unleashed * Spring's sculptural shapes...

Tribal in mind.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... For just a taste of the safari trend think jungle-elegant accessories in outrageously bright colors Blue bag, $2700, Louis Vui green bag, $1260, Just Cavalli. Black-and-white clutch, $1350, Giorgio Armani; multicolor clutch, $925,...

The keepsake: eco-minded model Angela Lindvall takes to the streets of L.A. with spring's major player, the jacket. How she keeps it relevant: mixing wear-forever classics with organic tanks, "green" jeans, and sustainable shoes.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Leather jacket, $4498, pants, $1998, Ralph Lauren Collection; tank, $425, Stella McCartney; necklace, $830, Ron Hami; ring, price upon request, Monique Pean. "The ultimate sustainable glamour: organic pieces worn...

Volume control.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Designers take minimalism to the max, fine-tuning full shapes and paring down the palette to B&W POWER PUFF This page: Dress, $1295, shoes, $595, Calvin Klein Collection. GRAPHIC NOVEL Opposite page: Jacket, $130, Armani...

Shop the shoot animal instinct.(Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Hunt down some of the hot new hues and exotic, bold markings of spring's Serengeti style [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TANK price upon request, Just Cavalli; (212) 888-4333. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SHOES $545, Lanvin at Amarees; (949)...

Shop the shoot the keepsake.(Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Model Angela Lindvall mixes eco-chic with insta-iconic jackets for a style that's sustainable RING $590, Melissa Joy Manning; funkylala.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DRESS $506, Cloak & Dagger;...

Shop the shoot volume control.(Fashion)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dabble in the new sculptural dressing with ultraclean lines and sleek, modern extras [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BANGLE $655, Georg Jensen; ensenstore.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WATCH $795, Movado:...

The bold and the beautiful.(beauty)
March 1, 2009... Spring's brilliant fashion calls for the most daring shades--and the attitude to match. THE BOTTOM LINE An easy update for kohl-lined eyes? Flip it. As seen on the Matthew Williamson runway for spring, this edger take adds modernity to...

The career lift: the latest resume boost? Cosmetic surgery. In an increasingly rough job market, Judith Newman finds that it pays to look good.(Beauty)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "God godsake, who cares how you look?" says my husband, John, mopping up the blood pooling on the plastic tarp he's shoved under me. I am lying on my bed, leaking a little from my back, sides, knees--sites of small...

Padma's beauty dish.(Beauty snoop)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Top Chefs Padma Lakshmi has brought sexy back to the kitchen. Now, as the new face of Pantene, she shares her recipe for flawless beauty--including homemade fragrances and hair potions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Tall order: after years of back pain from high heels and cubicle life, Ning Chao finally straightens herself out.(Beauty)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I KNOW THAT GOOD posture is supposed to make you look taller, slimmer, and more confident, but my signature slouch has always felt so natural. Add on my 21st-century superwoman gear (heels and heavy bags), and the...

What I love about me.(Beauty road show)
March 1, 2009... This month, we're keen on the edgy, vintage-obsessed lasses of London--aka Kate Moss's homegirls [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tamara Sariachvili, 22 "I'm 5'7", but I always wear heels. They give you a sexy, elegant way of walking that flats...

Q&A: Personal consult with Dr. Amy Wechsler: MC's resident dermatologist and psychiatrist.(Beauty shrink)
March 1, 2009... Q: is it true I need sunscreen in the shade and while driving in a car? A: Absolutely. Shade may reduce UV exposure anywhere from 50 to 90 percent, but I've seen patients who have gotten burned from the reflection off sand, water, and...

The new addictions: behavioral addictions--to shopping sex, even e-mail--trigger the same rush of feel-good dopamine to the brain as drugs and alcohol. Since these "fixes" aren't formally recognized by the medical establishment, insurance won't pony up for treatment. But that doesn't mean they can't undo your life.(Health)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm addicted to shopping RACHEL DIAZ, 26, MIAMI I STARTED SHOPPING compulsively a few years ago. I was a new morn in an unhappy marriage. I worked as a sales executive for a mortgage business, which was a...

Health monitor: your monthly RX for eating, thinking, and living strong.(Body & Soul)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RETAIL THERAPY Electra's Townie Holiday 3i, $620 WHAT IT IS: A retro get-around-town cruiser in lively shades. WHAT'S COOL: The ergo design lets you pedal efficiently in a comfy upright position. WHAT WE LOVE:...

Holy sex: dating the evangelical way.(LOVE/SEX)(Interview)
March 1, 2009... AT MOST BASTIONS OF HIGHER learning, beer-fueled hookup sex is the norm. Not so at Liberty, the Evangelical university in Lynchburg, VA, founded by Jerry Falwell, where virginity, courtship, and marriage are guiding lights. Kevin Roose, a...

Birth-control pop quiz.(LOVE/SEX)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sure, taking the Pill every morning can be a chore, but given the latest "breakthroughs" in male contraception, we're not prepared to delegate birth-control duties to men just yet. Can you spot the bogus baby blocker...

Bride-palooza!(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... This month's The Accidental Husband will be the ninth bride flick to hit theaters in a little over a year. Memo to Hollywood: Tulle and taffeta aren't the only things we care about. Here, we take a look back at the best and worst: ...

Split decision: my best friend's divorce nearly ruined my marriage.(LOVE/SEX)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAST SUMMER, MY FRIEND MARIA was in the midst of a huge crisis in her marriage. And boy, was I ticked off at my husband about it. Maria and I met when I moved to Milwaukee eight years ago, set up by a mutual...

The initiator: Morgan, 27, teacher, Washington, D.C.(DATING/diary)
March 1, 2009... SATURDAY 7:30 p.m., gym: Get a surprising text from the sexy lawyer I chatted up at a concert a few weeks ago. Nice! 8 p.m.: After a dozen "what have you been up to?" and "how was your week?" texts, he finally asks me what I'm doing tonight. I...

Horoscope.
March 1, 2009... March brings an energetic new attitude to Aries like Keira Knightley, while Taureans weather power struggles at work (watch your back, Rosario!) PISCES (February 19-March 20) The forecast: After flaking out on the girls one too...

Things that makes use love March.(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... YSL's unisex line of boxy blazers and masculine trousers. Recession-proof! Share with the BF to save money. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Barbie's 50th anniversary. Celebrate in a tiny pair of pink plastic pumps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...