Marie Claire articles from May 2003

Marie Claire archives from May 2003

Editor's note.
May 1, 2003... Fact: Ten percent of gun owners are women. Another fact: It is more likely that a gun kept in the home will be used in an accidental shooting or a suicide attempt than in self-defense. So the question is, why does a woman own a gun-- and is her...

Behind the scenes.
May 1, 2003... To celebrate the launch of its latest perfume, Chance, Chanel and Marie Claire want you to give us your definition of chance in 20 words or less. The reader with the best definition will win a four-day, three-night trip to Paris, as well as...

Speakout!(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... THE LITTLEST VICTIMS * I am literally shaking with outrage over your article "This Baby Is the Victim of an Unthinkable Crime" (February 2003). I have never even imagined a crime as reprehensible and monstrous as the rape of a defenseless...

Hot new look: ride the surfer chic wave to the beach and beyond. (Style).(accessories)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Watch, $600, Christian Dior; (800) 321-4832. Vest, $78, string bikini (top not pictured), $82, OP; (800) BUY-SWIM. Bag, $595, Miu Miu; (800) 937-9146. Neoprene hoodie, $88, Banana Republic; (888) BR-STYLE. Sandals, $115, Cole...

Best summer buy: nail three trends--minis, Hawaiian prints, and racing stripes--with one (very affordable) reversible skirt that doubles as a swimsuit coverup! (Style).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... THE VERSIBLE SKIRT Mossimo at Target, $14.99; (800) 800-8800 CITY CASUAL With a polo it works for shopping, lunching and--yes--work! Polo, $28, Banana Republic; (888) BR-STYLE. SURFER STYLE Go from beach to luau--just...

Update your look. (Style).(women's clothes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Stay cool in sorbet-colored tanks with sweet, feminine details To The Max!, $40; (617) 354-6043 Diesel, $79; (877) 433-4373 Michael Stars, $40; (877) STAR-TEE Arden B., $58; www.ardenb.com Rebecca Taylor; $182; (310)...

Update your look: take inspiration from the past to get a stylish new do. (Beauty).(hairstyles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... MAKE THE LOOK MODERN: Keep your bangs--and the rest of your hair--sleek and smooth to decrease puffiness. MAKE THE LOOK MODERN: Extra layers; loosely tousled banks, and a dab of pomade make this crop a classic today. MAKE THE LOOK...

10 Best fashion: go back to the beach in retro 50's style for $50 & under. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Stretch shirt, $24.50, New York & Company; (800) 853-2920 Stretch capris, $44, XOXO; www.xoxo.com * Eyelet espadrilles, $49, Nina; (800) 233-NINA Silk scarf, $14.50, Gap; (800) GAP-STYLES * Bikini bottoms, $44, Rampage Swim;...

10 Best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-have. (Recommends).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... YOUR FACE Loveliest lipcolor: Play up your pout with Clinique Colour Surge Lipstick in Extreme Pink, $13.50. Convenient compact: Choose from four shades in Sue Devitt Studio Mini Stars Lipgloss Palette in Chars, $28. Subtle...

10 Best home: make your powder pretty in pink. (Recommends).(bathroom accessories)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Acca Kappa toothbrush, C.O. Bigelow Chemists, $7.95; (800) 793-5433 Leather "poof," Bark, $262; (718) 625-8997 "Shaker" tissue-box holder, Lillian Vernon, $14.98 www.lilianvernon.com Towels, Rhapsody Royale,$22 each;...

10 Best to do. (Recommends).(movies, books, sound recordings)
May 1, 2003... The Guys A New York City fire captain (Anthony LaPaglia) enlists a writer (Sigourney Weaver) to compose eulogies for the firemen he lost on 9/11 in a wrenching film that may be the most cathartic movie you'll see all year. Come prepared to...

Trade Secret Salons. (Beauty Buzz).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... New and Now at Trade Secret Salons. Healthy Sexy Hair is the first-ever Soy based haircare line. Soy Protein feeds the hair by giving it extra strength and protection. Healthy Sexy Hair has a unique collection of cleansing, conditioning,...

Jergens. (Beauty Buzz).(Soft Shimmer[TM] Skin Radiance[TM] Moisturizer )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Jergens[R] Soft Shimmer[TM] Skin Radiance[TM] Moisturizer softens skin tone variations and gives your skin a healthy glow. Infused with subtle light reflectors, it enhances your skin's natural beauty throughout the entire day, helping you look...

Biore. (Beauty Buzz).(Self-Heating Mask)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Turn up the heat with the Biore[TM] Self-Heating Mask, the original one-minute deep cleansing facial. The mask, with its unique heating action, purifies your skin while it absorbs excess oils and deep cleanses pore-clogging dirt.

Bedroom.(Herlinde Koelbl's book )(people in their bedrooms)
May 1, 2003... What would people see if they spied into your bedroom? That was the question photojournalist Herlinde Koelbl set out to answer when she traveled around the world to capture people in their most intimate settings for her book, called in the...

Positively jaime. (Celebrity Lives).(actress Jaime King)(Interview)
May 1, 2003... There's hardly a trace of the former poster child for "heroin chic" in actress Jaime King's sunny, sweet demeanor. During a daylong shopping trip, Jaime shares her perspective on her newfound peace, real inner beauty, and why she saves sadness...

Could you cheat on your stylist? (Appearances).(hair dresser)
May 1, 2003... Rachel strayed from her two-year relationship with Edward because she wanted to "boss someone around a bit" Kelly cheated on Kyle to "shake things up." Four women share the details of how they cheated on their hairstylists and dish the dirt on...

How often do you have sex? The average woman has sex about five times a month. Can you guess how many times a month (from 0 to 20) these eight women do it? (Your Sex Life).
May 1, 2003... "I enjoy sex without commitment." --Tiffany, 36, real-estate salesperson 3 times a month I enjoy sex without commitment, and I don't have any hang-ups about it. I don't have a boyfriend, but I still have guys I can booty-call when I'm...

Remove make-up with ease. (Advertisement).(Face Off Make-Up Remover Pads and Towelettes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Calico's Face Off Make-Up Remover Pads and Towelettes contain the revolutionary kaki tannin to combat dry skin plus vitamins to help reduce fine lines. The reusable Premoistened Towelettes are 45% bigger than the competition. Ideal for travel...

The latest styles... direct to you. (Advertisement).
May 1, 2003... Carabella brings designer fashions direct to you--all at affordable prices! From the latest mix and match swimwear, to the most exciting collection of eveningwear, sportswear, lingerie, shoes and accessories, Carabella has the styles to fit...

"I sacrificed my daughter to save other children". (First Person).(Uganda's Angelina Atyam talks about abducted daughter)(related article: Why are children being abducted?)
May 1, 2003... Young Charlotte Atyam is just one of 16,000 Ugandan children to have been abducted by fanatical rebels over the past 17 years. Her mother, Angelina, tells the harrowing story of her family's loss--and why she made the heartbreaking decision not...

What do men really notice about you? (Men Confess).
May 1, 2003... Sometimes you have only 60 seconds to make a first impression. But What sticks in his mind? Your clothes? Your hair? Your cleavage? We dressed one woman three different ways--smart, sexy, and smoldering--and had her "bump" into three different...

Women + Guns. (Special Report).(attitudes about firearms)
May 1, 2003... Women represent just 10 percent of U.S. gun owner's But their reasons for carrying firearms-and their conflicted feelings about them-reflect the full range of America's relationship with guns. Here five women shoot from the hip. the former...

I knew it was over when... It felt like true love--until he wet the bed, or she got wasted at a family function. Here, men and women reveal the relationship deal-breakers that sent them running. (He Says/She Says).
May 1, 2003... "HE GAVE ME A LOUSY GIFT" --Julie, 28, marketing manager * My guy and I were celebrating our one-year anniversary. I'd spent weeks shopping for the perfect titanium watch for him. It cost more than I usually spend on boyfriends, but I...

What are your hidden sexual desires? Would you believe that your favorite colors hold the key to a fantastic sex life? Take our quick quiz and discover how to unlock passions you never knew you had. (Your Sexual Horoscope).
May 1, 2003... The colors you're drawn to on any given day reflect your subconscious moods--your hidden, innermost feelings about love and lust. Dr. Paul Goldin, a behavioral psychologist, has studied the relationship between emotions and colors for 40 years...

Horoscope.
May 1, 2003... taurus (April 20-May 20) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TAURUS! You've persevered through recent chaos and discovered your inner wild child along the way. Now, let your spirit fly. A big project will highlight your charisma and brilliance with...

Fashion: never say never ... to ultra-saxy, "Bond girl" beach style.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... bold print Spring into action in a Pucci-inspired pattern. Ondade Mar, $105 Britt Ekland (with Roger Moore) in The Man with the Golden Gun, 1974 hip-hugging Be dangerously appealing in bold white. Burberry, $120 ...

Bond Jane Bond: from designers with love, supper sexy looks that get you ready for action.
May 1, 2003... This page: Belted cotton jacket with patent finish, $1695, hot pants, $175, MaxMara. Opposite page: Wetsuit top, $149.95, Body Glove International; bikini bottoms, $210, Chanel; sandals, $350, Missoni; necklace, $1200, Patricia Von Musulin;...

Bikini Island: summer's sizzling swimwear and sultry coverups won't leave you stranded.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This page: Bikini, $148, wrap, $598, Emporio Armani; necklace, $28, Viktoria Hayman at Supplements NY. On cheeks: MAC Sheer-tone Blush in Pinch O'Peach. On lips: MAO lipstick in Morange. Opposite page: Silk top, $4350, pants, $1995, Giorgio...

Splurge vs Steal: which twin has the cash and which is the poor relation? You just can't tell with this season's rich swimwear.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Splurge: Bikini, $148, Emporio Armani; sandals, S190, Stuart Weitzman; camellia pin (in hair), $170, Chanel; bangles, $400 a dozen, M+J Savitt. Steal: Bikini, $44, United Colors of Benetton; sandals, $59, Etienne Aigner; leather ponytail...

101 ideas: summer's sizzling swimwear.
May 1, 2003... Handkerchief top, $38, scoop bottom, $32, Victoria's Secret; sunglasses, $240, Face a Face; hoops, $53, Agatha; bangle, $55, R. J. Graziano. Fashion editor: Beau Quillian. 1 Bikini, $98, Sauvage by Elizabeth Southwood; skirt, $69, Club...

Best black swim suits under $100: black never fails for an overall slimming effect, but you can kick it up another notch by choosing the right cut for your shape. (Swimsuit Special).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... IF YOU HAVE A BOYISH FIGHRE Contrasting prints and ribbon ties create curves. A\X Armani Exchange, $68 www.armaniexchange.com Daring lines give you a sexier silhouette. DKNY, about $99 (800) 231-0884 A tie-front...

The best swim suits to flatter your shape: get your sexiest beach body ever with great-fitting suits in this summer's hottest new styles. (Figure Fixers).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... EDITORS' PICK FOR ALL FIGURES A plunging neckline flatters your upper body, while high-cut sides lengthen legs. Laura Urbinati, $150; (310) 652-3183. Create curves * Horizontal stripes and string-tie details help fill out your figure....

Swimsuit solutions: find the perfect bikini, boy short, one-piece, or tankini for your figure in summer's bold, blue-hued styles. (Shopping).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... * Short legs * TOP, $36, BOTTOMS, $36, RAJMAN; WWW.RAJMAN.COM * LA PERLA, S291; (866) LA-PERLA * ANNE COLE COLLECTION, $78; (800) 547-8770 * large bust * LA BLANCA BY ROD BEATTIE, 590; (800) BUY-SWIM * TOP, $38,...

Get the hair you want with the hair you have: just because you weren't born with your ideal mane doesn't mean you can't get it. Here, pro tips, product must-haves, and styling secrets for scoring locks you'll love--and others will covet. (Beauty).
May 1, 2003... color When using color from a box, stay within a shade or two of your true hue (if anything, err toward going too light, which is easier for a pro to fix than hair that has been dyed too dark). The day before coloring, prep your hair with...

Tried & Tested. (What's Hot Now).(HairUWear Accent Knots)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Hair pieces can be tricky to handle--but not HairUWear Accent Knots ($10 each). Use one or more to secure a French twist, or stick one into a ponytail to give your do a little extra flair. They're available in natural colors, contrasting colors...

Golden goods. (What's Hot Now).(toiletries recommended by Marie Claire beauty editors )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Every year in France, Marie Claire beauty editors from around the world meet to decide which products will carry the "Prix d'Excellence" logo (top left, look for it on select drug- and department-store products). The winning products must be...

New for African-American hair. (What's Hot Now).(Relaxed & Natural from Pantene)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Pantene has just introduced Relaxed & Natural, a collection of five hair products--including the conditioner shown--infused with vitamins and essential oils that address the concerns of African-American women, including dryness and breakage. As...

Direct from Didi. (What's Hot Now).(Revolutionary Products' RevoStyler)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... * "Smooth" and "tame" are not words I regularly use to describe my curly hair. However, they accurately convey the results I achieved using Revolutionary Products' RevoStyler ($79.98 for two if you buy online at www.revostyler.com). This...

Look we love. (What's Hot Now).(headbands)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... This spring, headbands crowned the tresses of many of the models strutting down fashion runways. Although the stodgy staple gets a bad rap, today's best bands (like the Frederic Fekkai one shown here) are made out of chic leather and...

Good hair day. (What's Hot Now).(survey )
May 1, 2003... 75% of women say it's very important to be having a good hair day when they bump into an old flame, according to an online survey of 1003 women conducted for Procter & Gamble's Physique last year.

Celebrity get the look the undone updo: copy this elegant star style with minimal effort. (Beauty).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... To emulate the sexy, studiedly disheveled updo celebs are sporting, skip the personal hairstylist and follow these simple steps: 1 Use a comb to create a deep side part in your shoulder-length or longer hair. Then, using your fingers, rake...

Celeb styles you can do yourself: your guide to the hottest celebrity hairstyles--plus expert advice to make them work for you. (Beauty).
May 1, 2003... long tousled tresses * seen on Salma Hayek (above), Naomi Watts, Jill Hennessy * who can wear it This style is flattering on everyone, but medium-to-thick hair usually holds the waves best. * get the cut Ask for a blunt (all one...

Splurge vs Steal: take your pick of this month's best investments and greatest deals. (Beauty).(beauty products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Splurge: L'Oreal Shock Proof Extreme Wear nail polish in Blush Steal: Rimmel 60 Seconds nail polish in Girl Power $197 $510 Splurge: Laboratoire Remede Sweep Body Steal: Thalgo Descomask Scrub $65 $27 ...

The healthy you must eat more of: Omega-3 fatty acids can help you with everything from depression to menstrual cramps. (Health Check).(related article: Boost Your Omega Intake)
May 1, 2003... They fight cancers. New research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids (found in fatty fish, fish-oil supplements, and some plants) may have protective effects against breast, colon, and endometrial cancers. Scientists have yet to pinpoint the...

Who will get fat first? Will your eating habits today cause you to blow up later in life? Find out which women our expert says will have the fattest future--you'll be surprised.
May 1, 2003... the fat-free freak "I've been on a diet since I was 10." --Rachael, 24, marketing manager HEIGHT 5'3" WEIGHT 145 DRESS SIZE 6 POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE FAT *** on a scale of 1 to 4 stars (4 = definitely will get fat)...

How healthy is his penis? Taking a good look at your partner's privates might save you from a sexually transmitted infection--or worse. (Sexual Health).(related article: Circumcised or not--what's healthier for you?)
May 1, 2003... If you notice: FLESH-COLORED BUMPS It could be: HPV (GENITAL WARTS) Protect yourself: Use a condom to help you avoid exposure to his warts (they're passed by skin-to-skin contact), and continue to use condoms even after he's had them...

Lust list: as the weather heats up, you'll covet cool thong sandals. (Shopping).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Jimmy Choo, $430; (212) 593-0080 Farylrobin, $92; www.girlshop.com Chanel, $340; (800) 550-0005 Jack Rogers, $75; www.snappy-turtle.com Lulu Guinness, $220; (212) 367-2120