Marie Claire articles from September 2007

Marie Claire archives from September 2007

The fashion issue starts here ...(EDITOR'S NOTE)
September 1, 2007... WHEN WE GO TO elect a new president next year, the deciding vote won't be cast by soccer moms or NASCAR dads; it'll come from you, a striving, single, working woman. Collectively, your demographic has the power to change history. It'll be...

Chastity begins in the home.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Amanda Robb profiled a young woman who gladly let her father guard her virginity in "Father Knows Best" (July 2007). Lauren Wilson seems happy with her path, but the letter her father wrote to her fiance is nothing short of appalling. Mr....

Angie unbound.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... "Angelina and Brad's dedication to their family and to the organizations they're involved with is inspiring and heartwarming. I wish all the best for their 'little United Nations'!" --MONIKA HORCSOG, Ossining, NY

She's mighty mighty.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Tabloids, schmabloids. You still love Angelina Jolie, and so do we. Readers respond to "Angie Unbound" (July 2007). I enjoyed seeing: beautiful Angelina, but I have to wonder why she is always portrayed as mother of the year! The woman does...

Marie Claire reader of the month!(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... Ginger Datillo of Winthrop, MA For her Angie-enthusiasm, she gets a bag of Marie Claire goodies. I have been a huge admirer of Angelina's for years--I think I may be the only person who saw Cyborg 2 in the theater. I get the warmth of her love...

Jagged little pill.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... In "Betrayed by a Pill" (July 2007), Norine Dworkin-McDaniel recounts the unforeseen side effects of taking the abortion pill. I live in a very conservative part of the country, so I have a difficult enough time explaining why I'm...

Skin deep.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... "Black Woman, White Skin" (July 2007) was Kenosha Robinson's deeply personal essay about her difficulties growing up as an African-American with albinism. It's hard to decide who is more beautiful in this issue: Angelina Jolie or Kenosha...

Thirsty girls.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... For the fashion story "Party Patrol" (July 2007), our models hit the streets of Miami for a night on the town. Some readers did not enjoy the ride. "How Lohan can you go?" Do you want young women to emulate an admitted alcoholic/AA...

Etc.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2007... One from the miscellaneous folder: "The blasthead" podcast on madeclaire.com is the most brilliant innovation in women's magazines today. I feel like I am getting a mini internship each month. The episodes make me positively giddy! DAWN...

Feedback-o-meter.(WE'VE GOT MAIL)(Table)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Based on your letters, these July stories struck a chord: "Party Patrol" 6% "Angie Unbound" 17% Other 15% "Black Woman White Skin" 13% "Betrayed by a Pill" 27% "Father Knows...

Behind the cover shoot.(ON LOCATION)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Ashley Olsen brought a slew of ideas to our fashion shoot at Brooklyn's old Navy Yard, including a cool, new take on androgyny PICTURE PERFECT: Olsen totally clicked with photographer Ruven Afanador's team. RIGHT: Afanador gare Olsen a...

Weekend warrior: a little bit country in floral dresses, rustic leather, and tweed--and a little bit free. Twenty-five readers will receive a $200 gift certificate to Italian label Max & Co.(FREE FOR YOU NOW!)
September 1, 2007... our $5000 giveaway! Log on to MARIECLAIRE.COM for details about our Max & Co. gift certificate.

Sweet-issimo! Win these scents and indulge yourself the way Italian beauties do--no passport or euros necessary!(FREE FOR YOU NOW!)(guide to skin care products, essences and essential oils)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 15 to win! ICONIC SEDUCTRESS: So sensuous is this vanilla musk-and-grapefruit scent, Tocca named it Cleopatra, worth $68. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 15 to win! HOW DIVINO: Splashes of citrus groves, bergamot, and incense keep you...

Falls power look.(SHOPPING)(clothing for the autumn )(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Got the goods to join the bold guard? The season's ultra-modern military spoils include electro colors, gear, and leather studded with attitude BIKER CHICK BRIGHT COLORS '70S WORKING GIRL MILITARY MODE [ILLUSTRATIONS...

What to wear for: working 9 to 5.(SHOPPING)(buyers guide to women's work clothes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Why we love the '70s: women stormed the workplace in SASSY EXECUTIVE tunics, soft bow blouses, and pants! Paging Mary Tyler Moore... $109 Antonio Melani; antoniomelani.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $89.90 H&M;hm.com for stores. ...

What to wear for: a weekend in the city.(SHOPPING)(guide to women's clothing)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Shopping, brunching, gallery-going with your most glam GFs? MILITARY-STYLE CLASSICS--the new at-ease uniform $48 Echo; echo design.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $100 BB Dakota at Outfitters Pasadena; (626) 396-4972. ...

What to wear for: a birthday bash.(SHOPPING)(guide to women's clothing)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Let's get this party started... ELECTRIC-BRIGHT dresses have voltage to last through cake and ice cream and on to the club $69 DNK jeans Juniors; (800) 777-4524. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $425 Catherine Malandrino (212) 929-8710. ...

What to wear for: club-hopping.(SHOPPING)(guide to women's clothing)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Front girl of your own band or a diehard groupie, groove to ROCK-CHICK CHIC in skinny pants and skirts and black leather everything $198 Lia Kes at Pastiche:(203) 637-4444. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $64 Kenneth Cole Reaction;...

What a croc!(SHOPPING: WISH LIST)
September 1, 2007... Carry Chanel's colorful crocodile-quilted chain bag, and you'll be swamped with invites. $2250 to $3850 Chanel; (800) 550-0005. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Why does this bag cost $1550?(SHOPPING: DECONSTRUCTED)(Salvatore Ferragamo's Eleanora shoulder bag)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... NO SLOUCH * Salvatore Ferragamo is brilliant at disguising comfort within luxe packages. The legacy lives on with the deceptively simple, softly gathered Eleanora shoulder bag. It took us one hour and seven razor blades to pry it apart....

Splurge vs. steal: ask any English poet or corporate raider: nothing ties a look together like a big, floppy bow.(SHOPPING)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... $2999 STEAL Alice Temperley for Target; target.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $58 STEAL Victoria's Secret; victorias secret.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $79.50 STEAL Esprit; esprit.com. ...

Cinch city.(SHOPPING: MOST WANTED)(guide to belts)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Fall's answer to the sexy bare midriff: a big, bold, curve-creating belt $248 Street Ahead; (800) 669-8218. Clasp-conscious: A supersize, stone-studded belt adds power and heft to soft knits, satin dresses, coats, and jeans. $54...

Freshman facebook.(MODEL DIARIES)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... These catwalkers were the stars of the fashion shows last March, so expect to see them everywhere CATHERINE MCNEIL HAILS FROM: Queensland, Australia BIG LEAGUES: A new favorite of legendary photographer Mario Testino. ...

Shop talk with Zoe: the ultimate finds in store this month.(SHOPPING)(guide to women's clothing and bags)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... BOSTON-BOUND? The Museum of Fine Arts' exhibit on shoes through the ages, "Walk This Way," starts September 27 (mfa.org). NAME GAME While Hermes's Birkin and Kelly bags (for icons Jane and Grace) are still in demand and Marc Jacobs...

Something about Mary Janes.(10 BEST SHOES)(guide to women's shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Fergie even wrote a song about her "heavenly" MJs. No wonder, with so many divine choices (even if you re strapped for cash!) $89 NineWest; ninewest.com. Temper the temptress factor in the office with subdued colors. [ILLUSTRATION...

Hard wear.(10 BEST BAGS)(guide to bags)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Buckles, chains, and metal accents add edgy embellishment to everyday bags $2995 Burberry; 12" x 18" x 8" (800) 284-8480. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $558 Max & Co.; 11" x 14" x 12" (323) 606-4440. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] $495...

Hyper links.(10 BEST WATCHES)(buyers guide to watches)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Nothing gives you instant access to style like a slinky link wristwatch 1. GUCCI, $7990; (800) 456-7663. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. MARC BY MARC JACOBS, $175; nordstrom.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. MOVADO BULETO, $995;...

A bright palette rules this season. Keep silhouette slim and colors coordinated, and you'll dazzle like the crown jewels.(10 BEST FASHION (under $100))(guide to women's clothing and shoes)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1 SHIRT. $84, Jones New York Collection; (800) 848-8668 for stores. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2 BLOUSE, $24.99, Isaac Mizrahi for Target; target.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3 SHIRT, $68, Armani Exchange; armani exchange.com. ...

Fashion week with the A-listers.(STAR STYLES)(interview with Maria Menounos )(Interview)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... ACCESS HOLLYWOOD special correspondent Maria Menounos tells Marie Claire's Cleo Glyde the secret to getting the scoop at the collections in New York CG: What's in your fashion-week tool kit? MM: Lots of Band-Aids for blisters;...

Wardrobe swap.(SHOPPING)(Chronology)
September 1, 2007... we asked two very different MC staffers to exchange clothes. Read on for their diaries of a traumatic week! >> When my boss gushes about how "sassy" I look in Michelle's clothes, I realize this experiment includes shock treatment. Then I...

Introducing marieclaire.com: try on a hairstyle, win our cover look, and get the inside scoop. All that and tons more at the new marieclaire.com.(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1 NEWS U CAN USE... FROM MC Tell us what you want, what you really, really want: hair and beauty? Style and shopping? Stories about women around the world? We'll send you monthly MC newsletters on your favorite subjects. SIGN UP >> at...

You're fired up!(BEAUTY)
September 1, 2007... Cleopatra eyeliner, bold new brows, and lips So red they make the heart race (literally)--there's precious little that's muted in makeup right now

Fall beauty trends inspired by Hollywood: get ready for your own close-up by taking beauty cues from the actress-influenced looks on fall's fashion runways ... tho' feel free to play them down!(BEAUTY: RUNWAY REPORT)
September 1, 2007... Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, 1963 RUNWAY REVIVAL: Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Molinari, MaxMara THE CLOSE-UP: Taylor's skin is perfection, her lips nude. Focus is on the black precision...

Scent of an icon: can you bottle a big-name star? Designers try to capture the essence of the most sensuous sirens, from Mae West to Madonna to Beyonce.(BEAUTY)
September 1, 2007... WHEN FRENCH DESIGNER Hubert de Givenchy suggested he might start selling the fragrance he'd commissioned for Audrey Hepburn, the modest gamine cried, "Mais, je vous l'interdit!" ("But I simply forbid it!") Knowing she could be teased out of...

Going European: so long to shampoo and shaving, salut to smoky eyes and cigarettes: all-American writer Meredith Bryan turns into a sizzling French siren for the summer.(BEAUTY)(Viewpoint essay)
September 1, 2007... I'M NO UPTOWN glamazon, but I blowdry, I use straightening irons and mousse, and I don't go anywhere without lip gloss. I haven't tried Botox, but I spend more on antiaging creams than on groceries--and I'm not even 30. I envy those women who...

"What I love about me": can't keep the good women of New Orleans down--as we found on a recent trip to the French Quarter.(BEAUTY: ROAD SHOW)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... KATTAI BARROW, 39 "I'm a mix: African-American, Native-American, Hispanic, and French; so my bone structure is unique." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AUBREY LEIGH, 18 "I've grown to like my eyes--and my teeth, which are big for my...

Diva must-haves: who's got it going on like fashion designer and hip-hop scene-maker Rachel Roy? Here's how she cuts it in two worlds without breaking a sweat.(BEAUTY SNOOP)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... KICKIN' IT * After six years at urban clothing line Rocawear--she's now married to its cofounder, music mogul Damon Dash--designer Rachel Roy launched her own high end label inspired by her full-bodied fashion idols Ava Gardner and Marilyn...

To Botox or not to Botox: wrinkle-reducing wonder drug or freaky facial poison? Two top derms debate the phenomenally popular Botox. One swears it actually ages you ...(BEAUTY: CONTROVERSY)
September 1, 2007... IT'S HARD TO believe that in the five years since Botox was first FDA-approved approved for cosmetic use, we've grown indifferent to the expressionless A-listers and me-but-better rooms we see every day. A cultural force, Botox has forever...

Splurge vs. steal: spas-in-a-jar for your stressed-out skin.(BEAUTY: GET YOUR GLOW ON)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... $300 SPLURGE Shiseido Bio-performance Intensive Skin Corrective Program There are 10 years of research behind Shiseido's two-step system that boosts hydration, calms irritation, and improves texture. The premeasured daily doses of...

Obsessions & confessions with Ying: the need-to-know buzz in beauty--from out editor's lips to yours.(BEAUTY)
September 1, 2007... PRECIOUS GEMS Like rubies and garnets set in a tiny jewel box, the new lipcolor and gloss duo from Cle de Peau seemed too pretty to touch. I finally did and was thrilled with the result: #101 Glittering Red produces a my-lips-but-better...

Beautify your bum! Check out vanity's weird new frontier.
September 1, 2007... WAS IN L.A. recently with a group of' friends, devouring potatoes frites and red wine, when someone blurted out, "You know, Suzanne had this horrible reaction when she had her anus bleached and had to go to the emergency room." Yes, I know, I'm...

Indian summer: restore your beach-ravaged skin and hair while reliving summer's most delicious moments.(10 BEST BEAUTY)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... 1. FANTASTIC VOYAGE: Lose yourself in an exotic soak with Luxe Bath Crystals in Istanbul, Tuileries, or Capri, $36. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2, SWEET ESCAPE: Spritz on Gwen Stefani's L by L.A.M.B. fragrance, a tropical mix of white...

Ladies, start your engines: in conservative Iran, women are finding power behind the wheel.(EYE ON THE WORLD)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... MOST OF WHAT we hear about Iran these days is worrisome, but there's at least one upbeat movement afoot: the rise of the female race-car driver. Last June, ZohrehVatankhah (left;) and her navigator, Afsaneh Ahmadi (right), entered a multipart...

More than a pretty face: the rap-star rep.(interview with Jennifer Justice)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Name: Jennifer Justice Age: 30-something Job: Music-industry lawyer Location: New York City Notable Quote: "Music crosses all borders. It is the ultimate inspiration." THE DAUGHTER OF A single welfare mother, Jennifer...

Top 40 fare KT Tunstall is hipper than you think.(CULTURE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... ON THE DAY KT Tunstall agrees to give me a guitar lesson (which winds up being more like a private performance when I prove hopeless with chords), she's wearing a crazy getup of black cropped pants, kick-around saddle boots, a black and-white...

Hotter Than Hades: Under the Blacklight.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Hotter Than Hades: UNDER THE BLACKLIGHT, RILO KILEY (Warner Bros.) If you haven't jumped on the Rilo Kiley bandwagon yet, you might want to now. Expect: Jenny Lewis's rich voice and ultragrrrl appeal, plus the genius combo of chamber-pop beats...

Soul Survivor: The Real Thing.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Soul Survivor: THE REAL THING, JILL SCOTT (Hidden Beach Records) The newly divorced crooner doesn't get down on love; she gets real. Running the gamut from big-band tracks to sexy grooves, she's got a sound that's hard to OD on. We double-dog...

For the Sophisticated Prep: Lifeline.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... For the Sophisticated Prep: LIFELINE, BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS (Capitol)You know those popped-collar people who play Dave Matthews every time they pick up a red Solo cup? Push this album their way. On his ninth effort, Harper's got...

The Challenging One: Strawberry Jam.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... The Challenging One: STRAWBERRY JAM, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE (Domino) Casual music fans beware: You might find yourself thinking, "I don't get it" on this one. No judgment here--we don't entirely get it, either But we like it. And now we know what it...

Julie Delpy: on bad relationships and retarded apes.(Q&A)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... ACTRESS JULIE DELPY (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset) wrote, directed, and stars in 2 Days in Paris, a magnificently loopy new rom-com about a pair of 30-somethings who try to revive their ebbing relationship with a trip to the city of lights. MC...

5 theories: on why the opening of the nanny diaries was postponed five months.(CULTURE: MOVIES)
September 1, 2007... 1. RESHOOTS to include more close-ups of Scarlett Johansson's underpants. 2. To allow time to lapse since ScarJo's turn in the JUSTIN TIMBLERLAKE VIDEO "What Goes Around... Comes Around," which shows her perishing. Youngsters couldn't...

James Wan, director of Saw and this month's Death Sentence, tells us what movies horrify him.(ASK THE EXPERT)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S "I love Audrey Hepburn in this movie, but every time I think of Holly Golightly, I get very anxious, because every girl I've ever fallen for has shades of her She might be flaky as a bowl of cereal, but She has...

Two art-house flicks that show there are good guys out there.(Wristcutters: A Love Story)(I Want Someone to Eat Cheese with)(Movie review)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1 To learn that love is stronger than death: WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY Yup, as the title implies, it's a dark one. Brokenhearted Zia (Patrick Fugit) slits his wrists and goes to a bizarro afterlife for suicides. Laced with brilliant bouts of...

In his big TV comeback David Duchovny is bitter and funny and generally without pants.(TELEVISION)
September 1, 2007... MY PHONE RINGS, and I pick it up. The man on the other end says, "Hi. This is David Duchovny." And it really is, which is odd, because usually when you interview a celebrity, a publicist calls first to connect. When I point this out, he quips:...

Ray Kluun played the field while his wife was dying, then wrote a novel about it.(BOOKS)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... INFIDELITY IS ONE thing. Sleeping around when your spouse has two years to live is another. Just ask Ray Kluun, a Dutch marketing strategist-cum-novelist who did just that while his wife Judith was dying of breast cancer in 2001. His novelized...

We read them so you don't have to. The one to pick up ...(novels)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2007... ... when you need a literary fiction fix: THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO by Junot Diaz (Riverhead Books) TO SUM UP: A pudgy Dominican-American boy searches for love, tries to avoid a curse. WHY IT'S A MUST-READ: There's a reason we've...

A good show is hard find.(FALL TV PREVIEW)(Television program review)
September 1, 2007... TV shows are like relationships: There are plenty of options out there, but most are problematic. If you keep settling for Whatever's On, you're never going to find The One. We know your evenings are precious, so we vetted the new major network...

A short history of virginity: with a growing national movement and high-profile proponents, not getting any is having a serious moment. How we got here.(MC BULLETIN)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 7TH CENTURY B.C. THE VESTAL VIRGINS These ancient Roman priestesses have to keep their hymens intact until age 30 or be buried alive. Riding horses falls out of favor around the temple. 4 B.C.? THE MADONNA The Virgin...

I can't get through September without my ...(MC BULLETIN)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... NEWS FIXES "They bookend my day. I read The New York Times in the morning, starting with the Arts section while the coffee drips, then the front page, then the rest. (I'm famous in the writers' room for actually going to the flip pages.) At...

Micro-excerpt.(MC BULLETIN)(Why BeautifuI People have More Daughters, a Look at How our Brains are Stuck in the Stone Age)(Excerpt)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... "... Men throughout history have had to conquer foreign lands, win battles and wars, compose symphonies, author books, write sonnets, paint portraits and cathedral ceilings, make scientific discoveries, play in rock bands, and write new...

Stop judging me, iTunes.(MC BULLETIN)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Let's say you have a secret obsession with '80s lite rock. You might blast Kings of Leon with the car windows down, but when the iPod emerges, it's all about Foreigner. As long as you have both in your library, you never have to admit that...

Bookmark this! Three great ways to blow off work this month.(MC BULLETIN)(Website overview)
September 1, 2007... * When you're thirsty for more than office Sanka: BASICJUICE.BLOGS.COM Sommelier Beau Jarvis uncorks a savvy, snobbery-free supply of facts, recommendations, and anecdotes about the fermented grape. Won't you look smart at happy hour!...

Grandpa crushes!(MC BULLETIN)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... We just caught the new movie Fierce People, and we can't believe we're saying this, but Donald Sutherland is hot. And not in the "he's a great actor" way. In the "we'd like to strip the 72-year-old down to his sock garters and, get crazy with...

Highway to heaven: consult our quick guide to fuel-efficient cars, then cruise through the tollbooth at the pearly green gates.(MC BULLETIN)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... Dinner in heaven with Leonardo DiCaprio! Toyota Prius Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid We'll see you in carbon-emissions hell... Hummer H3 4WD Ford Explorer 4WD Cadillac Escalade AWD Bear hug from Al Gore! Honda Civic Honda Accord Toyota...

"The layoffs are coming!" Got a workplace worry? Take it to the coach.(THE CUBICLE COACH)
September 1, 2007... Q: Dear CC: We're expecting layoffs at my company. Anything I can do to increase my odds of survival? A: Do you know how to bake? Brownies are a nice way to avoid the ax... Always do your best to make sure that your job isn't redundant...

A O the coolest girl in the world: she's been a star--and an utter mystery--since babyhood. As Ashley Olsen puts the finishing touches on her new clothing line, she gives Lucy Kaylin unprecedented access and reveals a surprising new side.(Interview)(Cover story)
September 1, 2007... AS I PREPARE FOR MY meeting with Ashley Olsen at the Culver City offices of Dualstar Entertainment, the billion-dollar company she runs with her sister Mary-Kate, I get a call from one of her people confirming the plan. "Oh," the person says,...

The starter husband: you'd never buy a car without test-driving it first, right? so why settle into a lifelong marriage before trying one on for size?(RELATIONSHIP)
September 1, 2007... "I'M JUST REALLY not ready to be committed like this." That's what Andi said to Tucker, her husband of 11 months, after she came home from a crazy day at work two years ago with an overwhelming urge to quit her marriage. Today. Right now. "This...

Whose footprint is the smallest? Guess who is earth-friendly and whose carbon footprint is to blame for drowning polar bears and worse: is it the mountain maven, the globe-trotter, or the urban hipster? It's not who you think. How do you stack up?(GOING GREEN)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... 1 the urban hipster "I eat out way too much. I drink bottled water. I do the club scene a lot. Am I busted?" --Nikea, 29, public defender 2 the mountain maven "Even my cappuccino maker and hair dryer are solar-powered."...

What the heck is a "carbon footprint," anyway?(GOING GREEN)
September 1, 2007... What the term means It's a measure of the total amount of harmful greenhouse-gas emissions that people produce, either directly or indirectly. These gases warm the atmosphere by absorbing heat that's radiated by the earth, then releasing...

Hillary unplugged: her historic run for the White House is a blur of fund-raisers and carefully choreographed meet-and-greets. But recently, Senator Clinton found time for a casual chat with Marie Claire's editor-in-chief, Joanna Coles, about motherhood, the juggle, abortion, celeb culture, and her ace-in-the-hole husband.(MC EXCLUSIVE)(Interview)
September 1, 2007... IT'S UNMISTAKABLE: FROM her buoyant campaign appearances to her feisty showing in the Democratic debates across the country, there's a markedly more polished, confident Hillary on the campaign trail than the occasionally tentative, defensive...

A field guide to Wall Street women: you may not work in high finance, but you'll recognize the types. Dana Vachon on the fierce new breed of female go-getter.(OFFICE LIFE)
September 1, 2007... * IT WOULD BE tempting to say that this woman has the worst life of anyone on Wall Street; in truth, she has no life at all. Coming of age during Bill Clinton's America, she watched from her Harvard dorm room as people not much older than she...

When the suicide bomber is a woman: on the day before she set out to blow up the Sri Lankan prime minister, Menake went shopping for a sequined top to hide the vest full of explosives that would turn her into a human bomb. It was the cyanide necklace that gave her away.(INTERNATIONAL REPORT)
September 1, 2007... THE DENIM VEST is a simple garment, tailored to fit the young woman's body; Narrow shoulder Straps hold the mid: section in place. It's not high fashion, but that doesn't matter, since the first time it's worn will also the last. The large disk...

Horoscope.
September 1, 2007... VIRGO (August 23-September 22) We know caring is sharing, but sharing isn't always caring, as you'll soon find. You'll have issues with your one-on-ones this month, thanks to Uranus in your seventh house. Although you'll be the better...

Made in Italy: the genius of Italian designers.(FASHION)(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... From the next big thing to the instant classic to the latest cult label (hello, Marni!), nothing hits the spot like Italian fashion s feisty, feminine shapes and fantastico accessories Dress, $1587, sandals, $609, necklace, $972, Marni;...

Gianfranco Ferre: 1945-2007.(IN MEMORIAM)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Ferre posed for Marie Claire just one day before he collapsed from a brain hemorrhage. Dubbed "fashion's architect" for the voluminous, sculptural shapes he favored, whether for his own line or when he was at the helm of Dior from 1989 to 1996,...

Who wears the pants? Girls in control, that's who. Dig the diva gloves, killer heels, and bitchin' bags if you don't believe us.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Top, $1600, pants, $1100, hat, $915, belt, $1250, gloves, Marc Jacobs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Top, $1435, Alberta Ferretti; pants, $118, Kenneth Cole New York; bag, $3850, Dolce & Gabbana; gloves, $150, LaCrasia Gloves. ...

Wild things: shopping for HI/LO accessories is one big scavenger hunt. look out for tropical colors and racy reptilian leathers.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... Peep-toe pumps, $110, bag, $105, Guess by Marciano; booties, $365, Kenneth Cole New York; boots, $485, Furla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alligator clutch, $3900, patent clutch, $395, Michael Kors; booties, $1102, Louis Vuitton; ring,...

Work & play: boost your wardrobe basics: fall's top trends--for every day.(101 IDEAS (ALL UNDER $500))(Buyers guide)
September 1, 2007... * TOP: Blouse, $78, Banana Republic; belted skirt, $59.50, Express; shoes, $59.95, Nina Dolls; bangles, $225 to $245, Alexis Bittar; tights, $13.50, DKNY. * BOTTOM LEFT: Vest, $190, Theory; shirt, $220, Ba&sh; tie, $59.50, Banana...

Figure fixers: kiss your belly good-bye! You'll be lovin' how lean you look in high-waisted pants.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... AFTER V Stands for Very Sexy Not to mention slimming. V-necks look sleekest when simple (not patterned) and tucked in. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rise and Shine The ideal high waistline hits right at your thinnest point--the...

Body by Marty: the latest on what to eat, do, and think to take your body and life to the max.(HEALTH)
September 1, 2007... "The only good excuse for skipping a Friday a.m. workout: If you've cut sleep by two-plus hours a night all week. Then, Z's will do you more good than a workout will." --MARTY CHECK IT OUT HEALTHY DESTINATION I'm not a...

Top 6 myths about bottled water: bottled water--already a more than $10 billion industry--is the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S. But is it good for you? Here's the pure truth.(HEALTH)
September 1, 2007... Myth #1: BOTTLED WATER IS BETTER THAN TAP. * Not necessarily. While labels gush about bottled water that "begins as snowflakes" or flows from "deep inside lush green volcanoes," between 25 and 40 percent of bottled water comes from a less...

The good, the bad, and the iffy your guide to September.(List)
September 1, 2007... 7 things to get excited about (1) | Another season of Grey's (premiering September 27, 9 p.m. EST). The staff of Seattle Grace (short one homophobic heart surgeon) reports for duty. (2) | Celebrity Detox, Rosie O'Donnell's revenge...