Marie Claire articles from September 2006

Marie Claire archives from September 2006

Editor's note.
September 1, 2006... WE ALL FELT a little clairvoyant putting this September issue together (Marie Claire-voyant, if you like). There's so much forward-looking in fashion, film, and politics right now that we said, OK, let's just zero in on style with substance....

Ashlee outrage.(LETTERS: What you wrote about, called about, cared about)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... WHOA! WERE WE thrilled to get the hundreds of passionate letters from all of you responding to our July cover story featuring Ashlee Simpson. Yes, many of you were annoyed--big time--that in our article, she was quoting chapter and verse about...

Wiping out skin cancer.(LETTERS: What you wrote about, called about, cared about)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I CRIED WHEN I read your article about skin cancer [July]. My uncle died from melanoma five years ago, and I have to get a mole removed next month. I'm in pharmacy school, and one thing I want to accomplish is raising awareness of this disease....

Marie Claire changed my life!(LETTERS: What you wrote about, called about, cared about)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... WHEN I READ about Caroline Mutoko's campaign to provide Kenyan schoolgirls with sanitary napkins in the March issue of Marie Claire, I couldn't believe women in some parts of the world have no access to something so basic. But in a small way, I...

Maggie Gyllenhaal: that old black magic--aka hair, makeup, to-die clothes, and genius photography--works every time. Here, our September cover secrets ...(BEHIND THE SCENES)
September 1, 2006... "I kept looking at Maggie and thinking she was a starlet from the 1920s or '30s--that's the feeling she gave me--so I gave her a little bit of a crazy, '20s vibe." --Rolando Beauchamp HAIRSTYLIST As soon as we secured Maggie Gyllenhaal...

Red, hot & blue: Marie Claire's greatest fashion coup ever: photographing the heavy-hitters of politics in the best of American style. An unbeatable ticket ...(BEHIND THE SCENES)
September 1, 2006... It took a village to pull off our salute to American style (p. 179)--and our dream of pairing political powerhouses with fashion kingpins. (Want to be electable? Look delectable, we say)Thirteen Marie Claire staffers, two dozen assorted...

... And inside "Closet Confessional".(BEHIND THE SCENES)(Correction notice)
September 1, 2006... We confess: The title of our accessories feature, "Closet Confessional" (p. 216), is a bit of a misnomer. There's no secret to organizing your closet--just make like MC and call the experts. Along with creating the set for our story, California...

Shopping sprees! Win $14,800 in gift certificates to our favorite websites.(FREE FOR YOU)(Website list)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... www.laredoute.com A stylish and very French take on your wardrobe basics--dresses, pants, shirts, even footwear--plus some of the most affordable prices this side of H&M make LaRedoute the go-to site for... well, almost any occasion! Five...

Darkness falls: black is back, babe. From bags and boots to coats and suits--a lotta glam, a little Goth, and anything but basic. Think strong espresso--to go!(SHOPPING)
September 1, 2006... FASHION SPOTLIGHT: INDIE GIRL She's a little edgy, a little underground, always self-styled. Even off-camera. WHAT SHE'S READING * Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro * In Persuasion Nation by George Saunders * A Gun for...

Glove story: channel your inner femme fatale: elbow-length gloves guarantee both classic and indie girls will be well-armed all season.(SHOPPING: MOST WANTED)
September 1, 2006... LEFT: Portolano Products, Inc., $290; (212) 719-4403. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CENTER: Hermes, $810; (800) 441-4488. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RIGHT: LaCrasia Gloves, $150; www. wegloveyou.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Radical cheap.(SHOPPING NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Looks like Alexander McQueen recognized the sticker-shock on the faces of his clients one too many times. The edgy designer has recently introduced a casual line, McQ. Reminiscent of 1960's biker gangs and teen rebels (think Johnny Depp, et al,...

Out on a Lim.(SHOPPING NEWS)
September 1, 2006... The fashion world loves Phillip Lim for his detailed, feminine clothing--equal parts smart, cool, and chic--and we're scooping up everything with his name on it, including the Bing Bang for Phillip Lim 3.1 line of "boyfriend jewelry," which was...

Air quality.(SHOPPING NEWS)
September 1, 2006... We tested them; they passed. Fifty blocks later, we've elevated Cole Haan to genius level for its new Nike Air--infused line of heels and boots. Starting at $275, we'd buy them based on their appearance alone--their comfort is simply a bonus....

United front.(SHOPPING NEWS)
September 1, 2006... As designer collaborations with large stores reach an all-time high, they are also becoming readily available online--fabulous news for those of us not within driving distance of an H&M. The point-and-click must-have of the season? Vivienne...

Smitten with Britain.(SHOPPING NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Let's be honest: U.K. style is often one step ahead of the U.5. (Who gave us the original version of The Office? Exactly.) After Burberry, more British labels are finally making their way here, and we couldn't be happier. * Handbag company...

Man with a plan.(YOUNG DESIGNER ALERT!)
September 1, 2006... At 22, Alexander Wang already has four clothing collections under his belt. Here, he reveals the secrets to his success: Q. IS BEING SO YOUNG AN ADVANTAGE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY? A. Initially, it was hard for people to take me...

The It girl.(YOUNG DESIGNER ALERT!)
September 1, 2006... * With the venerable retailer Saks Fifth Avenue snatching up her last five collections (including her thesis project) and being named Parsons School of Design 2004 Designer of the Year, Ashleigh Verrier, 24, is no stranger to the charmed life....

Small wonder.(YOUNG DESIGNER ALERT!)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... * "There are five elements to maintaining success: fate, luck, talent, timing, and location. Missing any one of these makes it difficult to survive even one month in the fashion industry," Nuj Novakhett warns. Judging from her 20-piece fall...

Model behavior: they're muses to the major designers, the heavenly bodies we pin our fashion dreams on ... but off-camera, top models are style gone wild.(SHOPPING)
September 1, 2006... THE PROS OF CONTRAST Less is a bore, thinks lekeliene, which is why she liberally mixes stripes with florals and smiley-faced skulls; Julia Dunstall cinches a Western belt around a rocker tee, then slips on a sporty hoodie. LAYER-AWAY...

Dream bags: what do we see when we close our eyes? These super-luxurious handbags. Maybe the rent can wait a month ... or six?(SHOPPING: WISH LIST)
September 1, 2006... TOP: Derek Lam at Peoples, $2150; (404) 816-7292. CENTER: Lou is Vuitton, $1680; (866) VUITTON. BOTTOM: Zac Posen at Neiman Marcus, $15,000; (713) 621-7100. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED]

Old Navy.
September 1, 2006... RUFFLED LEATHER JACKET $129 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CANVAS TOTE $24.50 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EXTRA-LONG HOODIE $29.50 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SLOUCHY FLAT BOOTS $39.50 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BANDED CORD...

10 best fashion: plaid isn't just for kilts this fall. Finish with classic pieces, for under $100.
September 1, 2006... 1 SHORTS, $79.50, Esprit: (212) 651-2121. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 TOP, $58, Victoria's Secret; www. victoriassecret.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 NECKLACE, $9.99, GirlProps.com, www.girlprops.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

10 best beauty: Marie Claire's beauty editors pick this month's must-haves.
September 1, 2006... 1 SMOOTH SKIN: Lather up with Caress Glowing Touch Moisturizing Body Wash, $5.99. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 DRAMATIC QUAD: Create a sultry evening look with Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Mosaic Eye Shadow in Eye Candy, S18. ...

10 best to do.
September 1, 2006... 1 QUINCEANERA Mexican-American Magdalena can't wait for her 15th-birthday celebration, until she discovers she's pregnant--even though she's never had sex. So begins this sweet, funny drama about searching for a safe place to fall when your...

One size fits all? What's it like to go shopping when your wardrobe consists of long, black robes? Two chic Dubai women took us on a fashion caravan to find out.(EYE ON THE WORLD)
September 1, 2006... ON PAPER, MUNA bin Kalli and Maryam Al Hamly sound like they could be two of your closest friends. Their local shopping ground is the world-famous Mall of the Emirates. Al Hamly, 24, is in PR; bin Kalli, 22, is an events coordinator. In their...

What's your favorite place to shop?(EYE ON THE WORLD)
September 1, 2006... Nozomi Endo, 31, auto-industry exec SHOPPING HOT SPOT: It's Happened to Be a Closet I was on my way to meet a friend at Siam Square--our hot shopping district--when I first spotted this store and said, "Yes, this is it!" I love...

More than a pretty face: she has endured tragedy and traveled the world. At 26, Sveva Gallmann is ready to take on some of her generation's not-so-minor problems.(Q & A)(Interview)
September 1, 2006... Name: Sveva Makena Gallmann Age: 26 Job: Somewhere between an anthropologist, an environmentalist, & an educator Location: Kenya Philosophy: Never let anybody defer you from your passion. Make sure you live what you preach, & never be...

A year of living dangerously: the Iraq war is now the most lethal war journalists have ever covered. National Public Radio's Baghdad bureau chief, Jamie Tarabay, 31, explains how and why she does it.(REAL LIVES)
September 1, 2006... Talabani, a rotund, jovial man, sat back and laughed out loud. He turned to me, pointed at the politician, and said, "He says you could fetch $100,000." He meant that as a female Western journalist, if I were to be kidnapped, my ransom would be...

Immigrant nation: there are more than 11 million illegal aliens in the U.S. But could spot in a crowd? They're not always who think they are.(U.S. REPORT)
September 1, 2006... AS YOU READ this story, more than 11 million undocumented immigrants are living in your country. Another 400,000 are expected to arrive by next year. Yet despite their large numbers, you may never have seen an illegal immigrant--or if you...

Girls, interrupted: at what age should a child be in charge of cooking the family dinner or giving a parent a daily injection? Across the U.S., 1 million children are now shouldering the burden of running the household.(DOMESTIC NEWS)
September 1, 2006... tori was 5 years old when she first noticed that her mother, Jennifer Hayes, was not the same as other mothers. For one thing, Hayes often spent entire days in bed. She would go for half a week straight without eating, leaving Tori to forage...

Crime & beauty: instead of a modeling contract, the winner of this Siberian prison's beauty contest gets early release. Too bad life on the outside is just as tough.(INTERNATIONAL REPORT)
September 1, 2006... IN THE MIDDLE of a small room, with dirty-white walls decorated with pictures of Jesus and an array of plastic plants, a young woman stands on a stool. She wears a cotton-candy-pink ball gown. At her feet, three other women sew tiny flowers...

Body talk: head, shoulders, knees, and toes ... introducing six women and their exceptional bodies.(YOUR BODY)
September 1, 2006... JENNIE SOMOGYI 29, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet * I've been a professional dancer for 13 years. I was on pointe at 8 years old, just one year after I started dancing, because my ballet teacher thought I was strong for my...

The ex files: what a tangled web we weave. Liaisons both dull and dangerous. But can you tell a woman by her past boyfriends? We tried. Follow the lines from lady love to the pilot, the painter, the rapper, and beyond. And proceed with caution ...(RELATIONSHIPS)
September 1, 2006... MARIE BERNARD 24, writer THE OPEN-MINDED DATER: Now sampling all flavors EX #1: John, 25, actor THE TYPE: High-school sweetheart DATED FOR: Nine months John and I went to an arts boarding school and dated our whole senior...

The swim (don't sink) guide to shopping: men just don't get it: Shopping is a sport. It takes stamina, strategy, and sometimes a boatload of cash to get the right bag, shoe, or dress. Five readers fess up on how to keep afloat.(SHOPPING)
September 1, 2006... On average, women spend about 102 minutes shopping per month, while men spend a mere 60 minutes (according to Women's Wear Daily). Is it any wonder we go to extreme measures to make the most of those precious 1224 minutes a year? THE...

Horoscope.
September 1, 2006... VIRGO (August 23-September 22) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VIRGO! LOOKING FOR LOVE: Guess what? You're not too level-headed to fall head over heels. You'll be wowed by a guy who meets your demands--and kisses like a dream. HOT NIGHTS: 7th, 28th. IN...

Red hot and blue.
September 1, 2006... A brand-new season, a brand-new reason to salute American style: the rebel spirit, the bold idealism, and the optimism that survives even in this most politically charged period. On the following 20 pages--against the backdrop of our capital...

Get shorty.
September 1, 2006... HOW TO STAY ON TOP THIS FALL? 1. PICK UP A FABULOUSLY SEXY MINIDRESS 2 ADD TEXTURED TIGHTS--AND A LITTLE ATTITUDE 3 WATCH HEADS TURN THIS PAGE: Shirt, $990, Dior by John Galliano; dress, $671, Karen Walker; belt, $212,...

Truly, deeply Maggie: the planets have aligned. With four movies in theaters this fall and her first body due next month, Maggie Gyllenhaal is having a moment.
September 1, 2006... WHENEVER MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL starts thinking about how to portray a role in a new movie, the first thing she focuses on is the wardrobe. "Clothing, for me, is expressive," she explains. "It's very important to me that I feel connected to what...

Closet confessional: we took a peek in nine women's wardrobes to catch a glimpse of the hottest accessories for fall--and discovered much, much more. Here, the best shoes, bags, and jewelry (plus a few skeletons) come out of the closet.
September 1, 2006... THIS PAGE: Platforms, $525, Gucci; dress, $992, Menichetti. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OPPOSITE PAGE: Top shelf: Red pumps, $275, Delman; gold python sandals, $525 Michael Kors. Second shelf: Gold peep-toe pumps, $620, Casadei; red wedges,...

101 ideas.(MANUAL OF STYLE)
September 1, 2006... MINIS TOP: Coat, $375, skirt, $165, Max&Co.; beret, $12.50, Betmar; tights, $12.50, DKNY. CENTER: Shirt, $128, French Connection; shorts, $88, Banana Republic; bag, $436, Goldenbleu; necklace, $325, Francesca Romana. BOTTOM: Jacket, $89,...

You bet size matters: big eyes, hair, and lips don't only exist in the realm of make-believe. Here, how to make your beauty fantasies come true.(BEAUTY: PUMP UP THE VOLUME)
September 1, 2006... MY, WHAT BIG EYES YOU HAVE For easy enlargement, choose shadows that make your eye color pop--think tone-on-tone or contrasting--and avoid going too dark or smoky, says Carolina Gonzalez, the makeup artist who created the looks here. Apply...

Behind the make-up: the up-close-and-personal details about this season's key beauty looks. Why you'll want to wear them--and how.(BEAUTY: RUNWAY REPORT)
September 1, 2006... A NATURAL LIP SPOTTED AT: Derek Lam, Ralph Lauren MAKEUP ARTIST: Tom Pecheux, color creator for Shiseido The Makeup INSPIRATION: "The lip is understated and neither glossy nor matte," says Pecheux. The goal? To look smart and...

Lacquered up.(BEAUTY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... So much for New York City being so big that you can dwell in anonymity. Last weekend, I dashed out to my local nail salon for an emergency pedicure and promptly bumped into Marie Claire's fashion director, Tracy Taylor. Though I was hoping to...

Shady ladies.(BEAUTY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Now there's a new way to shop for lipstick: by celebrity. L'Oreal has created the limited-edition Colour Riche Star Confessions collection, for which it has asked each of its star spokeswomen to pick and autograph her favorite hue. Noemie...

Palette pleaser.(BEAUTY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... If you're craving a little dose of designer but can't quite afford to shell out the dough for a handbag, may we suggest Dior Detective Chic Multi-Use Highlighting Powder for Face and Eyes? It's the bargain of the century at $55, considering...

Save face.(BEAUTY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... Estee Lauder is at long last launching Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment, the successor to its wildly popular Advanced Night Repair. The new brew contains several ingredients that weren't in the first, including...

Be a 'do-gooder.(BEAUTY NEWS)
September 1, 2006... I just heard the saddest statistic: 8 percent of women preparing for chemotherapy consider forgoing the potentially life-saving treatments because they're scared of going bald. Given that one in three of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our...

Serena Williams: the tennis champ serves up her bag.(BEAUTY SNOOP)
September 1, 2006... Serena Williams has won every Grand Slam tennis tournament, as well as an Olympic gold medal. More importantly, she's also a self-avowed TBJ ("total beauty junkie"). 1 HENRI BENDEL MAKEUP KIT: "It holds all my makeup and is resistant to...

Total body makeover: smarter, stronger, slimmer: get your body to its peak with this seven-step plan.(HEALTH)
September 1, 2006... * At 20-something, you can live on fast food and coffee and still run a decent 5K. You can have a couple of drinks and not feel it the next day. You might blow off medical insurance because nothing seems to be going wrong. And the health issues...

How breakups hurt your health: the end of a relationship can take a toll on your health, bringing stomachaches, incessant colds, brain fog ... but new research suggests at least you can ease the blow next time.(HEALTH CHECK)
September 1, 2006... * YOU FEEL: A sting in your gut. THE REASON: Rejection activates one of the same areas of the brain as physical pain, according to research from the University of California, Los Angeles. In one study, the more snubbed people felt, the...

Figure out if you're MBA material.(HOW TO ...)
September 1, 2006... A MASTER'S IN BUSINESS administration (MBA) can take a career to a new level of success, but is it right for you? "An MBA expands your skill set and your network of contacts, and it significantly increases your long-term earning potential,"...

Splurge vs steal: take your pick of this month's best investments & greatest deals.(BEAUTY)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... SPLURGE $18 MOP C-System Firm Finish Strong Hold Hair Spray [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STEAL $8.99 Samy Skyscraper Volumizing Hairspray [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SPLURGE $7.50 OPI Nail Lacquer in Orange You Glad It's Summer ...