Marie Claire articles from May 2006

Marie Claire archives from May 2006

Editor's note.
May 1, 2006... I REMEMBER THE FIRST HAIRCUT I EVER GOT. IT WAS A DO-IT-YOURSELF 'DO created by my first-grade best friend. She decided my waist-long hair needed a new look: bangs. We hid the hair beneath her bed, but there was no hiding the artwork: a big...

The february stories you wrote to us about.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... "Why America Hates Fat Women" 75% "I Made It by 30! And So Can You" 1% "How to Live a Guilt-Free Life" 1% Penelope Cruz 3.5% "You & Your World" 3.5% I just wrote to...

Desperately seeking Valentino.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... The February 2006 issue set a record for requests (almost 100!) about obtaining the Valentino gown Penelope Cruz wore on the cover. "Wow, did I see myself in 'The Hidden Reason You Feel Bloated'! I had eight of the 10 symptoms listed for...

America and Fat Women.(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... WHEN I OPENED the February issue, I was excited to see "Why America Hates Fat Women." I'm 17 and recently lost 80 pounds. From my experience, I can say there are many prejudices against overweight women. There were many times in my life when...

Marie Claire Changed my life!(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2006... "As a Youth Development Peace Corps Volunteer in Bulgaria, I host meetings to help Bulgarian teens learn English. The program uses pop-culture items to develop language skills. I use Marie Claire to show that beauty comes in all sizes and to...

Update.(letters)
May 1, 2006... Emily Poltrack, 25, the blood-clot survivor we featured in "Marie Claire Changed My Life" (Feb. 2006), is training for the American Stroke Association's Train to End Stroke marathon. You can help her fund-raising efforts by donating to the ASA...

You asked, we answer.(letters)
May 1, 2006... Q: "Dear Lesley, Could you tell me the brand and color of the lipstick you have on in your 'Editor's Note' picture?" --Michelle Spahic WASHINGTON, DC A: Shiseido Perfecting Lipstick in P17 Brown Red (www.sca.shiseido.com)

31 Great hair days.(marie claire exclusives)
May 1, 2006... Daily tips and $5800 in FREE PRODUCTS (win at marieclaire.com) MAY 1 GET A FREE BLOWOUT at any ULTA Salon (from 4/4/06-5/4-06) when you buy Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow-Dry Lotion--at 50% off the retail price of $14.92. 2 FOR...

Which celeb cut do you want most?(YOU & YOUR WORLD: KNOW MORE, LOVE MORE, LIVE MORE)(celebrity influenced hair styles)
May 1, 2006... We asked women in four countries: Katie's curls are making waves in Paris; Jessica's blunt bob is a hit Down Under. See how you can steal these styles SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA SACHA fashion marketer "This is the easiest hairstyle I've ever...

What's the most you've spent on beauty?(SNEAK PEEK)
May 1, 2006... PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC Kamila, 26, a model, spent hundreds. "I love Chanel makeup! My favorite is the Vitalumiere Satin Smoothing Creme foundation--it's very light and makes my skin look fresh the whole day. I use their Ruban Perle Creme...

Which runway style attracts him most?(MEN (EVERYWHERE!) CONFESS)(Chart)
May 1, 2006... Which Runway Style Attracts Him Most? We asked guys around the globe to weigh in on four very different high-fashion looks. Turns out they have strong opinions! RED RUFFLES CHIC PANTSUIT RETRO DRESS MODERN METALLIC ...

More than a pretty face: she dazzles on the big screen, but it's her behind-the-scenes humanitarian work in Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Africa that really makes Julia Ormond shine.(Q&A)(Interview)
May 1, 2006... Q: What inspired your involvement with refugee issues? A: Several years ago, I was the executive producer of Calling the Ghosts, a film about two women who had survived a Serbian concentration camp. The movie covered the atrocities that...

Summer's smartest buys.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The quickest update for summer? A bold-print bag, which instantly energizes your wardrobe. For more fresh ideas, turn the page Top, $350, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent at Dish; (510) 540-4787. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ring, $95,...

How to wear the new shorts.(what's hot: This season's shorts fashion with a CONSCIENCE, and more)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Chic shorts--from ones with slouchy, wide legs to micro-minis--have been spotted up and down the runway this season, but they can be tricky to pull off. Here, top insider dressing tips to look polished and sophisticated all season long: IF...

Designers who give back.(what's hot: This season's shorts fashion with a CONSCIENCE, and more)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Buy Globally Help Locally Looking for the perfect summer top--and to save me world while you're at it? Shared founder Carlo Colacci is, too. He asks global retailers that stock his gear to choose local chanties, to which he donates half of...

Ingenious Jeans.(what's hot: This season's shorts fashion with a CONSCIENCE, and more)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Stretch Your Jeans--and Your Dollar California Born's new four-way stretch hugs every curve, and the company also donates a portion of its profits to Style International Source, which supports women affected by eating-disorder issues--a...

Best accessories at every price.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Splurge or save? You decide! Pick from this season's CHICEST PIECES statement pendants $985 STEPHEN DWECK at Bergdorf Goodman; (800) 218-4918 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $165 R.J. GRAZIANO (212) 685-1248 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Splurge vs steal.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Take your pick of this month's best INVESTMENTS & greatest DEALS Mix it up! Pair a menswear-inspired shirt with flirty, feminine shorts. $525 M+J SAVITT FOR MICHAEL KORS (800) 3-SAVITT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $165 REBECCA &...

Quality vs quantity.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Do you like to invest in one pair of sexy slingbacks or go on an all-out shopping spree? Here, the best PATENT-LEATHER pieces to satisfy both kinds of fashionista $650 CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN (212) 396-1884 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] =...

10 best tressed list.(THE HAIR ISSUE)
May 1, 2006... From "wow" to "what were they thinking?" we bring you HOLLYWOOD'S HAIR high- and lowlights 1 * BOLDEST BRUNETTE LINDSAY LOHAN She was cute as a redhead and less-than-believable as a blonde, but we think she's hit her stride as a...

20 best cuts for your face shape.(THE HAIR ISSUE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Hair is the one "accessory" you wear every day. You'd never walk around in shoes that don't fit, so why sport a style that's not perfectly tailored to your face? Here, great new looks to suit your face, whether it's round, square, oval, or...

10 Best fashion.(RECOMMENDS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The best spring looks begin with graphic prints & rich hues, UNDER $100 1 JACKET $58, Kenzie Girl; (310) 587-2180. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 DRESS $22.99, Charlotte Russe; (877) 266-WEAR for stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

10 best beauty.(RECOMMENDS)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's MUST-HAVES 1 Your Hair CHIC STYLE Tie your tail in a Bellissima Ponyholder, $14. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 Your Nails CUTICLE CARE Get manicure-ready with Sally Hansen Nourishing...

10 best it bags.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Get a handle on spring's best STATEMENT PIECES 1 "THE BROOKLYN HOBO" by Coach $78 ww.coach.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 "THE ROMONA" by Jimmy Choo, $1850; (866) J-CHOO-US [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 "THE BRASS-LOCK...

10 best to do.(RECOMMENDS)
May 1, 2006... Movies, books, music, and more 1 FRIENDS WITH MONEY Grass--is-always-greener thinking will only make you blue. That's just one lesson to be learned in this quietly moving film about three wealthy couples and their partnerless, penniless...

Molly Sims live from Las Vegas: Las Vegas Star Molly Sims traveled to Sin City for us and put her nerves--and her hair--to the test. Want your locks to look just as lovely? Skip the smoke and minors and use the secret tricks on these pages.
May 1, 2006... Molly Sims has come a long way from the tree-lined campus of Tennessee's Vanderbilt University, where she harbored aspirations of a legal career. All that changed when Sims sent several photos to a New York modeling agency. Wouldn't you know...

Would you trust this man with losing your virginity? This 32-year-old woman did ...(Japanese women )
May 1, 2006... In workaholic Japan, career-driven women can find themselves, at age 30, lacking in sexual experience. Embarrassed to admit their perceived shortcomings to boyfriends, they grapple with a dilemma: Where do good girls go to learn about...

Rumors & lies: why you're addicted to celebrity gossip.
May 1, 2006... The global appetite for celebrity gossip has never been bigger, or bigger business. What was once confined to a few newspaper columns and a handful of cheesy tabloids has exploded into the mainstream media, and there's no end in sight. Guilty...

"I surfed naked for a pair of Manolos": when we asked what you'd do to win the designer shoes of your dreams, Mary George, 26, streaked ahead by daring to bare all at a crowded beach.(competition from Marie Claire)
May 1, 2006... Like everyone, I struggled with body angst as a teenager and spent a lot of time worrying about the way way I looked. When I moved to Sydney, Australia, from Canada, I was a bit lonely and gained 18 pounds; all I did was eat. I tried to lose...

Confessions of a sex spy: meet Sandra Hope. She gets paid by women like you to be a "honey trapper." In other words, she comes on to your guy to see if he'll cheat on you. Here, she reveals her trade secrets.(Interview)
May 1, 2006... I never thought I'd make my living tempting men. I had been married for 11 years when I started to suspect my husband was cheating. The signs were predictable: He'd smell like perfume, he'd buy himself new underwear, he didn't care whether we...

Your personal astrological guide: 100% lust & love.
May 1, 2006... We've got the scoop on your romantic future--from every angle. First, we decode your zodiac sign. Then we share the secrets revealed by your body, from your eyes to toes(!). Finally do some sex number crunching. Read on for the ultimate lowdown...

Head-to-toe secrets: the ancient art of reading body parts can tell you a lot about yourself--and anyone you want to know better. So grab a mirror (and perhaps a pal, for comparison's sake!) and get ready to uncover the hidden insights revealed by your eyes, hands, and feet.
May 1, 2006... YOUR EYES SIZE MATTERS If your iris is on the small side, you're likely to be a sensitive person who needs a lot of reassurance. A large, full iris points to an emotional openness and a love of communication. LASHING OUT? ...

Love numbers: by crunching a few digits, you can learn a lot about your personality (and his) and take charge of your love life.
May 1, 2006... STEP 1: Write down the digits in your birth date, and add them together. For example, the birth date May 10, 1977 is 5/10/1977, so 5 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 7 = 30 STEP 2: Break that sum into its two digits and add them together: 3...

This woman was forced into slavery ... in the U.S.: they dreamed of a better life. Instead, they found themselves ensnared in the most hideous black-market trade of modern times: human trafficking. Every year, thousands of women are bought from overseas suppliers to work as slaves in U.S. brothels, factories, and private homes--and the number are growing.
May 1, 2006... In Yolanda's hometown, a tiny coastal village near Zihuatanejo Mexico, dusty plots of land barely yield enough corn to feed the families who harvest it. Death by starvation is an ever-present reality. Growing up, Yolanda remembers eating...

What to wear now.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Don't get lost anywhere without the season's key piece: the dress. Flip the page to find one for every occasion at every price Dress, $320, Saja; (212) 226-7570. Necklace, $405. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel at Nicole Miller; (404)...

Paradise found: go for this summer's biggest hit--the dress--in soft, sexy, flowing fabrics and pure pastels for a look that never leaves you stranded.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... THIS PAGE: Dress, $298, Maxstudio.com; earrings, price upon request, Anthony Nak; ring, $60, Alexis Bittar. OPPOSITE PAGE: Dressm $3990, Nina Ricci; sandals, $430, Jimmy Choo; earrings, $1010, Irene Neuwirth. Fashion editor: Tracy Taylor....

Portrait of a lady.(Emmy Rossum)(Biography)
May 1, 2006... Graceful. Timeless. Exquisite. These are just a few words used to describe actress Emmy Rossum--and the breathtaking frocks she models so well on the following pages Chances are, the paparazzi won't catch Emmy Rossum out club-hopping with...

Sexy in the city.
May 1, 2006... Get noticed: if the bold colors don't grab their attention, the long, lean, sexy silhouettes will. Make room in your closet for this seasons brightest idea yet Shirt, $69.50, MICHAEL Michael Kors; jeans, $204, Odyn; bag, $1025, Barbara...

101 ideas.
May 1, 2006... How to show off summer's hottest pieces? Start with khaki--it's the perfect canvas for spotlighting the feminine silhouettes, citrus shades, and floaty fabrics of the season Jacket, $278, Juicy Couture; top, $198, Nikka; skirt, $149, Polo...

Travel with marie claire: stay, play, and shop on the island of Oahu (and win it all!).
May 1, 2006... WHERE WE WENT: OAHU, HAWAII Oahu, one of the most popular of the six Hawaiian islands, is known for its ideal surfing conditions and offers more man 112 miles of white-sand beacnes, forested mountain ranges, and watercolor blue-green...

Dresses for every size & shape.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Meet your new SUMMER-WARDROBE STAPLE: a fresh, flirtatious, fabulous frock ypu'll reach for again and again A full skirt and cap sleeves add the illusion of curves to you narrow figure Dress. $295, Plenty by Tracy Reese: (212)...

24 dresses under $100.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Take your pick from this season's most VIBRANT colors, here and on the next page citrus twist $79, Spiegel; (800) 345-4500 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $54, Ruby Rox at Dillard's: (800) 345-5273 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $99,...

1 dress, 4 seasons.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A year-round dress? YES! Layered correctly, it offers four distinctive looks $396 PAPER, DENIH & CLOTH www.shopbop.com The rich color scheme works well with dark and light underpinnings. Silk is ideal for summer but also layers easily for...

Biggest hair issue ever!(silky and shiny hair)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Now that you've found a face-flattering cut on page 61), flip for 18. more pages jam-packed with transformative hair tips, tools, and ideas. TIP FOREVER YOUNG You do it for your skin now you can age-proof your hair, too. Two lines,...

1 cut, 7 ways.(seven ways to breathe new life into old layers)
May 1, 2006... Look around any room today, and you'll notice that almost everyone has some verison of the same basic cut: long layers, says Kevin Mancuso, artisitic director of Kiehl's. Although the look suit everyone, it can get a tad, well, boring. So here,...

The right hairstyle for your body shape.(THE HAIR ISSUE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... What to do and what to avoid when it comes to choosing a figure-friendly hair look IF YOU'RE PETITE... AVOID: Too much volume or length, says Kao Hui, partner and stylist at Salon A-K-S in New York City Big hair will overwhelm you and...

Hair Q&A: solved! The experts address your biggest tress troubles.(THE HAIR ISSUE)(Column)
May 1, 2006... Q I have slightly wavy hair. How can I increase the curl?--Angela, Pueblo, CO A Even pin-straight hair can be made wavy if it's cut properly and prepped with the right products. Stay away from razor-cutting (it creates frizz), and instead,...

Do less, look better.(THE HAIR ISSUE)(achieving high-style hair)
May 1, 2006... 7 quick tips to achieving low-maintenance, high-style hair 1 SHAMPOO JUST YOUR SCALP. Save time in the shower by skipping the super-suds routine, says Louise O'Connor, owner of OC61 Salon in New York City. Just apply a dime-size amount...

Could you give up your razor for a month? It's time-consuming, it's politically indefensible, and it hurts like hell. Yet women continue to shave, wax, and pluck all their excess body hair--to the tune of $2 billion a year. What would happen if you stopped? One brave writer takes the challenge.(THE HAIR ISSUE)
May 1, 2006... I WAS 11 YEARS OLD THE FIRST time I depilated. It was July, and I was staying in a guesthouse on vacation with my mother and younger sister, both of whom had gone off that particular afternoon in search of souvenirs. This was convenient,...

Do you have a celebrity twin? Last fall, Marie Claire and John Frieda asked readers to submit photos of themselves--and their celebrity doppelgangers--for our first Blonde Celebrity look-alike Contest. Here, the winner (plus four runners-up). Can you tell who's who?(THE HAIR ISSUE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... THANKS TO HER UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE TO Sarah Jessica Parker, Marie Claire readers chose New Jersey native Kelly Ann Jewell, 22, in an online poll as "the woman they'd be most likely to mistake for a blonde celebrity." (Check out the runners-up,...

Salon etiquette 101: stop! Before you walk through that salon door, here are a few things your stylist would like you to know.(THE HAIR ISSUE)
May 1, 2006... BE ON TIME. (Or no more than 15 minutes late.) "I schedule my haircuts every 45 minutes," says Louise O'Connor, owner of OC 61 Salon in New York City. "Once we're 15 minutes past your appointment time, there is no guarantee you'll be...

Get your best body by summer: coming to your mirror next month: flatter abs, a tighter butt, and a body that can't wait for the wear-almost-nothing days of summer. It's easy with these steps.(YOUR BODY)
May 1, 2006... "TURN ON" YOUR FAT-BURNING GENES Fat genes? Forget about it. New science suggests that you can reprogram your DNA to permanently give you the body you want. It seems that every bite of food you eat contains hidden information that "talks...

Orgasm secrets you haven't heard: we searched high and low to find five-alarm tricks to stimulate all of your senses. Read on to fire up your sex life.(YOUR SEX LIFE)
May 1, 2006... 1 GET COMPETITIVE Sign up for a 5K race or schedule a game of tennis. Merely anticipating a competition triggers a 24-percent boost in testosterone for women, according to a study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. And...

101 How-tos: Marie Claire's monthly guide to everything you've ever wanted to know, from beauty to food to fabulous home-improvement projects.(BETTER LIFE)(blow drying your hair)(getting a restaurant reservation)(dating a co-worker)
May 1, 2006... HOW TO... GIVE YOURSELF THE PERFECT BLOWOUT by Luden Henriquez, stylist at Rita Hazan Salon in Manhattan 1. For hair as straight and smooth as Beyonce's, Julianne's, or Courteney's (above), start by rubbing a handful of mousse into...

How to ... get your home's glow on.(BETTER LIFE)(lighting)
May 1, 2006... LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM The setup: It's fine to have overhead lights in your living room or bedroom, but don't rely on them to brighten the entire area--they'll leave dead-light space and dark corners. Adding at least two table lamps and even...

Sangria: how to ... make sangria: Happy Cinco de Mayo, courtesy of NYC's Rosa Mexicano restaurants.(BETTER LIFE)(Recipe)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... INGREDIENTS: 9 oz. red or white wine 3 oz. Triple Sec 3 oz. apricot brandy 6 oz. orange juice 3 oz. Sprite 3 heaping Tbsp. chopped green and red grapes, apples, and cucumbers TO DO: Mix all ingredients...

Correction.(Correction notice)
May 1, 2006... On page 194 of the March 2006 issue, the white outfit is from D&G.

Splurge vs steal.(THe HAIR ISSUE)(hair care products)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Choose from this month's best hair INVESTMENTS & greatest DEALS $34 SPLURGE Bumble and Bumble Bb. Shine texturizer $5 99 STEAL Charles Worthington Shine On Body-Booster and Shine [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $18 SPLURGE...