Allure USA 2014

THE BEAUTY EXPERT
FEBRUARY 2014
Glowing Skin, Shiny Hair,
A Healthy Dose of Sexy:
Get It All on Page 172
FAST & UNFUSSY
Plus: Why Youll Love Hair Spray
Jennifer
Connelly
Finds Perfect Happiness
(I Love What I Do)
Rich,
Powerful
Skin Care
American
Beauty
Cool-Girl
Hair
Quality Creams,
Complexion-Clearing Peels
Failproof Flirting
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AMERICAN GIRLS
The evolution of the
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In This Issue
Beauty Reporter
45 Look Now: French Twisted
46 Editors Favorites
50 Cold-Weather Hair Repair
Sweet Blushes Product Review
52 Beauty Evolution: Jennifer
Aniston Perfect Pink Lipstick
Free Stuff
60 Beauty 101. Workday Makeup.
BY MEIRAV DEVASH
Fashion
67 Fashion Bulletin. Fringe
68 Fashion Cravings.
Jeweled Pieces
72 Fashion Extras. Tapestry Bags
74 Fashion Extras. Wooden Heels
78 Fashion Sense. Users Guide
to Style. Metallic clothes dont
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Insiders Guide
64 Allure Beauty Blogger Awards.
Were looking for the next
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86 Advice on shopping for sexy
lingerie, making comfort
food healthier, and more.
94 The Fragrance Guy. True
Colors. BY FRDRIC MALLE
106 Phenomenon. Beauty and
The Bachelor. Why we cant stop
watching. BY JENNIFER WEINER
127 Hollywood Style. The Best
Oscar Looks of All Time.
The most spectacular, inspiring
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151 Hairstyle Special. Cool-Girl
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120 Skin Special. Acid Trip. Why (and
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158 Directory. Facials
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172 All American. The fresh, athletic
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178 80s Moment. The best hair looks
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184 Super Rich. A look at todays luxe
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188 Mating Call. Everything you need
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194 Art Throb. A new perspective on
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Contributors
Carter Smith
For this shoot, we started with a character, says
Smith, who photographed Jennifer Connelly for
A Fresh Start. We imagined her as a rich, eccentric
woman who lives in a beautiful Art Deco palace
with her cats. The challenges of having those feline
models (Bengal cats, in fact) were very real.
They found it necessary to mark their territory all
over our set. It was a bit...strong smelling.
Smiths new movie, Jamie Marks Is Dead, premiered
at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Regan Cameron
For Art Throb, Cameron didnt just ask model Ginta
Lapina to wear artsy clothing; he asked her to
create a few paintings while she was at it. We wanted her
to feel as if she were immersed and alive in the real
artists studio where we were working, he says. In one
shot, Lapina splattered a canvas with black and
white paint while wearing an abstract black-and-white
dress by Proenza Schouler. I love artists who arent
interested in painting what is plainly visible. Its the
complete opposite of photography, Cameron says.
Jennifer Weiner
You cant watch The Bachelor as a feminist and
be unaware of all the issues it raises, says
Weiner, author of Beauty and The Bachelor. But that
doesnt stop her from enjoying the fantasyand
appreciating the efforts behind it. It turns out that
the contestants do all their own hair, makeup,
and styling on the show. If I have to look nice for a
reading or event, theres a team of people
involved, so Im astonished they can pull it together
three times a day out of just two suitcases.
David DeNicolo
Contributing editor DeNicolo, who wrote A Fresh Start,
interviewed Jennifer Connelly in a location where she was
at ease. We met at the library in the Greenwich Hotel in
New York City in front of a roaring fire and talked about
how shes teaching herself to cook from Martha Stewarts
Cooking School. Connelly also has a talent for
multitasking. During our second interview, which was
over the phone, she was bouncing her daughter, Agnes,
on her lap. She gave me a running commentary while
answering my questions, and seemed to be having fun.
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Danielle Pergament
Pergament once went on a first date full of
the kind of awkward missteps described in
Mating Call. We met at the Allure holiday
party, and I used the worst pickup line ever,
says the contributing editor. I said, Im not
hitting on you, but want to come back to my
place and listen to Guys and Dolls? My
stiletto heel had snapped earlier, so we had
to hobble through a blizzard to my
apartment. It all worked out in the end:
The story is a little less embarrassing now
that weve been married for seven years.
Brooke Le Poer Trench
Trench, who wrote Acid Trip, has long
been aware of the benefits of various
acids on fine lines and blotches. But shed
never considered applying her favorite
facial ingredient to her feet. I had
been using an old-fashioned foot file and
goopy cream with socks at night, she
says. Now Ive begun a weekly peel with
Clarisonics Pedi-Boost glycolic serum,
and theres a massive difference in
smoothness. Seriously, my feet are so
grateful I wrote this article.
Greg Kadel
Inspired by hairstylist Chris McMillans
obsession with the 80s and a mood board
full of shots of Belinda Carlisle and Dale
Bozzio, Kadel photographed 80s Moment
with McMillans updated versions of the
decades bold hairstyles. Chris is an absolute
legend, says Kadel. Its always a pleasure to
work with someone so talented. Despite
the theme, there were no mixtapes of the
Go-Gos or Missing Persons on the
set. We played Black Sabbath all daysome
80s music may have snuck in, though.
Horacio Salinas
To create the image for Super Rich,
Salinas decided to photograph a face cream.
But something was missing from his
first effort. I needed a faceor at least the
idea of a face, he says. Because how do
you portray cream without picturing skin?
Ultimately, he decided to make that face
hidden and subliminal: Its the shadow cast
by the cream, which Salinas painstakingly
molded with the tip of a pencil. The
process was time-consuming. But taking
chances is what creates good work.
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The Professionals
For news on cutting-edge and credible science,
makeup, and hair, Allure consults the leading experts in
their field. Heres how a few of our trusted
dermatologists, cosmetic chemists, hairstylists, and
makeup artists helped shape the February issue.
Allures Experts
NiKita Wilson
Wilson, a cosmetic
chemist and the
CEO and director of
innovation at Cata-
lyst Cosmetic Dev-
elopment in Union,
New Jersey, ana-
lyzed the value of
pricey creams in Super Rich. What is
a cosmetic chemist? We create prod-
ucts for the personal-care industry. It
could be anything from skin-care
treatments to vaginal cream. What is
the most expensive ingredient youve
worked with? Its called X50, and it
costs $896 per gramits in 3 Lab
Super Cream. Usually something that
expensive isnt worth it, but this
ingredient comes from the pharma-
ceutical industry, where its used to
deliver drugs to cancer cells. What
would you pay a lot for? I dont like to
pay for anything, because I can make
it all myself. The only thing I actually
buy is Clean & Clear face wash.
Ranella Hirsch
For Acid Trip,
Hirsch, a dermatol-
ogist and assistant
clinical professor at
Boston University
School of Medicine,
told us why she loves
old-school AHAs
and BHAs. Whats the best part of your
job? Definitely working with patients.
Having people trust me with their face
is an incredible privilege. Whats more
important than how you present your-
self to the world? Why did you want to
contribute to this story? Acids are the
unsung heroes of the dermatology
world. Not many ingredients pack as
much of a punch at such an affordable
price. Do you use them a lot in your
practice? Oh, yeah. My office is
packed with 100 lasers, so a lot of peo-
ple are blown away when I recommend
something so low tech. But for the
right uses, theyre absolutely terrific.
Chris McMillan
The idea for 80s
Moment came from
hairsty list McMillan:
He not only flipped
and teased the hair
on the shoot; he pro-
vided all the inspira-
tion. Why do you love
80s hair? Its my era. I started as an
assistant in a salon in L.A. in 1983
when I was 18. Every night I went to the
clubs and got clients. I got busier than
the guy I was working for. At that time,
you didnt just trim someones hair; you
completely changed her look. What
was your hair like? Billy Idol. I was
doing good at the clubs, if you know
what I mean [laughs], but as soon as I
bleached my hair, I started doing real-
ly good. Thats why it was so easy to be
like, Miley, bleach your hair. Seriously,
you can trust me on this. Whose hair
did you love most? Belinda Carlisle
from the Go-Gos had that bob, and it
was the coolest thing in the world. I
always loved Deborah Harry, too. And
of course, Annie Lennox was amazing.
And now its all back. I love it.
Matt Fugate
Fugate, a hairstylist
at Sally Hershberger
Downtown in New
York City, contrib-
uted tips, tricks, and
a healthy dose of
chill to Cool-Girl
Hair. Why did you
become a hairstylist? Id planned to be
an accountant, but in my senior year
of high school, I flipped my car going
150 miles per hour. I should have died.
I remember lying on the stretcher and
realizing I wanted to spend my life
doing something artistic, not punch-
ing numbers. What was your big
break? I was fired from the first salon
I worked at in Seattle because I moved
some clients around to do Sandra
Bernhards hair. She felt bad and said
she would tell her friend Sally
Hershberger about me. I didnt believe
her, but then I got a call from Sally,
and she asked me to come to New York
and be her assistant. I just about fell
down. Why do you know about cool-girl
hair? My clients are cool girls. They
may bring in a picture of a celebrity,
but they always want something
unique. Also, Im from Seattle, so I
have a pretty laid-back energy.
Dotti
For All American,
makeup artist Dotti
swept on bronzer
and pumped up
brows. Where did
you learn to do make-
up? I was Richard
Sharah [a top 80s
makeup artist]s assistant, and he was
the first person who really influenced
me. His work, like the makeup in the
music video for David Bowies Ashes
to Ashes, is like art. Current product
obsession? Oh, my God, Serge Lutens
Mascara Comb. A model put me onto
it. The formula is so lightweight that
your eyelashes look like theyre just
tinted. How do you define American
beauty? Lauren Hutton; Brooke
Shields. Theres a healthiness that
makes them glow from the inside out.
Its hard to put your finger on it, but
you look at them and just think, She
looks amazing.
Acids are the
unsung
heroes of the
dermatology
world.
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I read Landing Gear [Letter From
the Editor, December] with amuse-
ment. I did not know professional
travelers obsess over what to pack as
much as, if not more than, we fash-
ion mortals. If sandwich bags are ever
outlawed, its comforting to know that
you will suffer right along with me.
Sharene Garaman
Jackson, WY
Through the Looking Glass
As a former New Yorker, one of my
favorite holiday traditions is visiting
Bergdorf Goodman to see the whim-
sical window displays. It was such
a treat to find Alexandra Owenss
interview with Bergdorfs David Hoey
[Behind the Scenes With a Window
Designer, December]. I loved read-
ing about the immense preparation
and thought that contribute to the
creation of these visual masterpieces.
This year, when I made my annual
trip to Bergdorf Goodman, I viewed
the windows with a newfound appre-
ciation for all the hard work behind
their creation!
Annick Banoun
Washington, D.C.
Allure Regrets
In Beauty by Numbers [December],
we wrote that Henry VIII purchased
a wig on an incorrect date. He died
in 1547, though the purchase was
recorded after his death, in 1592.
Allure regrets the error.
My copy of the December issue fea-
tured Mary-Kate Olsen on the cover,
photographed by Peter Lindbergh.
This is a hauntingly beautiful photo
that I keep coming back to because
of the shades, the shadows, and the
beauty of Mary-Kate. She and her
sister truly march to the beat of their
own drums. Bravo.
Gina Benadum
Mayfield Heights, OH
Give a Little Bit
I look forward to your holiday gift
guide every year [Presents Moment,
December], and this year didnt dis-
appoint. Gilded nail lacquer, enam-
eled lip barrettes, a kaleidoscopic
iPhone casewhat fun stocking
stuffers! Thanks for always giving
me unique ideas (I may even keep
one of those bracelets for myself).
Maya DiMuzio
Litchfield, CT
Beauty Marks
You have got to be kidding with
Miley Cyrus in The Year in Beauty
[December]. How can you have her
on one page and Angelina Jolie on
another? Jolie has shown courage and
bravery and is also a philanthropist
what a beautiful person. Also, you
talk about Kate Middleton (elegant
and classy) and then you have Kim
Kardashian. Get away from the media
frenzy and report on actual beauty.
Angela Hurley
San Jose, CA
Mail
Twin Peaks
Thanks for the throwback, Allure ! Seeing the Olsen
twins on the December cover is like seeing a
third cousin you forgot about resurface ten years
later. Like encountering that cousin, its familiar,
slightly awkward, and exciting to see what theyre
up to. The piece reminded me that these girls
are indeed thriving and have developed individual
identities. This is so nicely demonstrated
in the dual cover photos and then the reunion on
the Cover Look page (endearingly resting
their heads together while reviewing the shots).
Hattie Brown
New York City
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6,000: Approximate age of the
oldest gold jewelry, discovered in
1972 near Varna, Bulgaria.
3,000 Years ago that
aristocratic women in ancient Egypt
decorated their nipples with gold
paint. Female mummies wore
gold nipple covers to ensure theyd
be able to lactate in the afterlife.
32: Chapter in the Book of Exodus
in which the Israelites hand over
their gold jewelry to be melted into
a golden calf.
546 B.C.: Approximate year the
first gold currency system was
created, by King Croesus of Lydia
(in what is now Turkey).
2 Act in Shakespeares The
Merchant of Venice in which the
prince of Morocco reads, All
that glitters is not gold;/ Often have
you heard that told.
32: Number of years the
Romanov family exchanged Faberg
eggs on Easter.
42: Number of Imperial Faberg
Eggs (out of 50) created for the
Romanovs that still survive. The first,
made in 1885 and called the Hen
Egg, had a white enamel shell
that opened to reveal a yellow-gold
yolk containing a golden hen.
1904
Year the International
Olympic Committee
began awarding gold medals
for first place.
6: Grams of pure gold in those
Olympic medals.
.005: Grams of gold per ton of the
earths crust.
1: Piece of fabric that made up
Marilyn Monroes famous gold lam
dress. There was no zipper, so
Monroe had to be sewn in for the
movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and
for the 1953 Photoplay Awards.
Beauty by Numbers
1.5: Hours it reportedly took for
actress Shirley Eaton to be covered
head to toe in gold body paint for
the 1964 movie Goldfinger. Her
character dies of skin suffocation
after being coated in liquid gold.
1970
Year Cartier released
its two-piece 18-karat-gold
Love bracelet that opens
and closes with the help
of a tiny screwdriver.
A modern-day iteration of
the medieval chastity
belt, it was originally sold
only to couples.
$250: Price of the original Cartier
Love bracelet.
$3,850: Its current price.
5
Scoops of Tahitian vanilla-
bean ice cream in
Serendipity 3s Golden
Opulence Sundae, which is
covered in 23-karat edible gold leaf.
48: Hours of advance notice
required to order that $1,000 sundae.
2001 Year gold was named
allergen of the year by the
American Contact Dermatitis Society.
5: Percentage of people with contact
dermatitis who are sensitive to gold.
864.2: Metric tons of gold consumed
by India in 2012, making it the worlds
largest consumer of the precious
metal for more than a decade.
17: Number of spring 2014 runway
shows in which gold was used for the
hair, makeup, or nails.
$6,436.64: Price on eBay for a
16-gigabyte gold-colored iPhone 5S
in October 2013.
$649: Price of the phone without a
contract on Apples website.
Makeup artist Paul Rabiger
paints Shirley Eaton for
her role in Goldfinger (1964).
Cost of one ounce of La Prairie
Cellular Radiance Concentrate
Pure Gold, a serum containing
24-karat gold. $615
Gold
You can have a heart of gold, follow the Golden Rule
or just wear the stuff. Below, the metals
changing standards over the years. SOPHIA PANYCH
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Jennifer Connelly
More
Jennifer
For more on why
Connelly loves
working with her
husband, go to
allure.com/go/
jennifer.
Makeup Lesson
Jennifer has incredible eyes,
said makeup artist Stephane
Marais. I focused mainly on
them and left the rest of the
makeup luminous and subtle.
1
Marais covered Connellys
lids and brow bones
with shimmery beige shadow
and swept soft taupe in the
creases. He wedged black
pencil between the roots of her
lashes, then applied mascara.
2
He spread a pink cream
blush on her cheeks.
3
He filled in Connellys lips
with a nude pencil and
then topped it all of with a
glossy rose lipstick.
Beyond
the Cover
Connelly appears in this
months Winters
Tale with Colin Farrell
and Russell Crowe,
and again with Crowe in
Noah in March. She is
also a spokeswoman for
Shiseido (coincidentally,
she appeared in a
Japanese Shiseido ad as
a model in the 1980s).
S
ome of the wealthiest
families in New York City
have lived in the historic
Academy Mansion. Its
architecture, with marble
everywhere, provided an opulent
setting for this shoot, Connellys
second Allure cover, shot by
photographer Carter Smith.
Dark Roast: Before heading to hair
and makeup, Connelly had a quick
cup of coffee with Allure creative
director Paul Cavaco. She chatted
about what it was like to work with
her husband, actor Paul Bettany,
who wrote and directed the movie
she just finished filming, Shelter.
It was very fulfilling, she said,
but it was also hard because we
only had 23 days to shoot.
Seeing Spots: Crew members
tried to snap the perfect
Instagram picture of two Bengal
cats. Smith tried to shoot the
felines with Connelly, but they
kept running out of the
frame. He photographed them
later, then addedand
multipliedthe cats digitally for
the image on page 205.
Special Treatment: In the
morning, Bernadette Thompson
gave Connelly a clear gel
manicure, then topped it with
crimson polish. When the shoot
finished, Thompson removed
the vibrant red and replaced it
with a sheer pink. Connelly left
with shiny nails and a big smile
on her face. SOPHIA PANYCH
Makeup artist Stephane Marais
touches up Connellys liner.
Connelly poses for
photographer Carter
Smith in her favorite
look of the day
a Dolce & Gabbana
blouse and Valentino
pants and sandals.
The actresss
Balenciaga bag
Her
Balenciaga
jacket
Hair Story
I love the length of her
hairand so does she,
said hairstylist Serge
Normant. There was no
reason to mess with
it. He misted volumizing
spray on Connellys
damp hair before
blowing it out smooth.
Next, he curled small
sections with a one-inch
iron, then softened
them into waves with a
brush, and finished with
hair spray and a dab of
pomade. I didnt use a
lot of products because
I wanted to be able
to move her hair from
side to side throughout
the day, he said.
EYES
Eye Shadow in
Shroom by M.A.C.
CHEEKS
Cremeblend Blush in
Posey by M.A.C.
LIPS
Mineralize Rich Lipstick in
Grande Dame and Lip Pencil
in Naked Liner by M.A.C.
Connellys look can be
re-created with the following:
Eye Shadow in Shroom,
Cremeblend Blush in Posey,
Mineralize Rich Lipstick in
Grande Dame, and Lip Pencil in
Naked Liner by M.A.C. Silk
blouse by Dolce & Gabbana.
Silk cotton pants by Valentino.
Cuff from Saint Laurent by
Hedi Slimane. Photographed
by Carter Smith. Hair: Serge
Normant of the Serge Normant
at John Frieda Salon. Makeup:
Stephane Marais. Manicure:
Bernadette Thompson. Prop
stylist: Stefan Beckman.
Fashion editor: Paul Cavaco.
Details, see Shopping Guide.
For an
exclusive video
from Connellys
shoot, go to
allure.com/go/
video.
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Green Eyed
hen I first started going to fashion shows, one friend after
another asked me how I would endure it. They werent fretting
about the crush at the door or the pain of hobbling in high
heels. They worried about how it would feel to look at perfect
womenwomen in bathing suits, even!all day long and
whether Id want to seek counseling by the end of the week.
This made zero sense to me. Models are fantastic alien
creatures, unlike me in every conceivable way. I no more
envied them than I did Botticellis Venus on the wall at the
Uffizi. But I do understand that soul-defeating sense you get when you compare your-
self to another regular woman and feel less fill-in-the-blank. It usually creeps over me
when Im at a beach somewhere and decide that the woman on the next lounge chair
has perfect abs or thighs or arms and hence, I do not.
Female envy is much more complicated and insidious than comparing yourself
unfavorably to a model. One psychologist found that women arent particularly envious
of lovely celebrities but do sometimes feel dissatisfied when they compare themselves
to their circle of friends.
Still, competition among women can get ugly quickly, according to another experi-
ment. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada asked women to participate in a
study, saying it was on female friendshipa lie thats both sneaky and revealing. After all,
the line between friendship and rivalry is as slender as a strand of hair. As the women
waited for the study to begin, another woman entered the room. The interloper was cho-
sen specifically because she had attractive physical characteristics from an evolutionary
standpoint: a small waist, large breasts, and clear skin. The woman was either dressed
down in jeans and a T-shirt or dressed to kill in a tight, cleavage-revealing top and mini-
skirt. Guess which one incited the bitchy eye rolling, derisive laughter, and WTF-ing?
The researchers saw this experiment as evidence of female aggression toward an
attractive rival. Whats more, they theorized that women are more active in suppressing
female sexuality than men are. Women who make sex too readily available compromise
the power-holding position of the group, which is why many women are particularly
intolerant of women who are, or seem to be, promiscuous, said the studys coauthor,
Tracy Vaillancourt. That also explains just about every episode of The Bachelor.
In spite of its clear entertainment value, beauty envy undermines womens power, and
thats one of the reasons why Im vigilant about keeping it out of the pages of Allure. We
dont publish lists of the most beautiful or sexiest women, because Allure, a magazine
about beauty, has to be a place where women feel safe from competition and judgment.
At least once a month, a writer describes an actresss or models abs as enviably flat, or
her skin as enviably lineless. And every time I read the word envy, I press delete.
Its not as easy to put human nature in check, but its important to try. The old adver-
tising line Dont hate me because Im beautiful is worth reviving. Id add and dont
hate yourself because sometimes you feel youre not.
Linda Wells, Editor in Chief
Letter From the Editor| February 14
With Julianna Margulies at a
fund-raiser for Gods Love We Deliver
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Reporter
French Twisted
Favored by First Ladies and the bourgeoisie, the French
twist isnt exactly cool. That is, until its pulled apart,
doubled up, or left undone. These looks from the runways
take the classic style from prim to gutsy. SOPHIA PANYCH
Chanel
French twists at the 2014
Chanel resort show created the
illusion of short, choppy cuts.
Carolina Herrera
Giambattista Valli
Two twists were better than one at
Carolina Herrera. Pita divided the back
of the hair in half, made a roll
on either side, and twirled the ends into
mini buns at the top of the head.
This twist is a little disheveled and a
little lopsided, which is exactly why
we like it. The messiness makes it sexy,
not fussy, says hairstylist Orlando
Pita. To create the rough texture, he
sprinkled dry shampoo from the
roots to midlength, then covered his
hands with hair spray to make
finger grooves as he gathered the hair.
Rather than tucking the ends of the hair into the
twists at Chanel, hairstylist Sam McKnight
had a better idea: Drape them over the face with a
bit of styling wax for an edgy, punkish effect.
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Beauty Reporter
Editors Favorites
LOccitane Ultra Soft Creams. In rose, vanilla, and lime, these lightened
versions of the classic shea-butter cream relieve dry skin without suffocating it.
CoverGirl Bombshell Volume Mascara.
The volumizing basecoat makes lashes
superthick; the topcoat takes them to the
next level with a layer of inky black.
Maybelline New York Color Elixirs
in Breathtaking Apricot,
Hibiscus Haven, and Amethyst
Potion. These lip glosses are
velvety smooth and far bolder than
your average glossplus
they moisturize as well as a balm.
Tarte Cheek Stains in Fearless, Tipsy, and Flush.
The popular push-up stick is now easier to apply. And the new coral-pink
shade, Fearless, creates a warm, lit-from-within glow.
Dior DreamSkin
Perfect Skin Creator.
If Instagram filters
could be bottled, this
radiance enhancer
would be it: Smooth it
on for fresh, pretty
skinin a flash.
Revlon ColorStay
ShadowLinks.
With 30 matte
and shimmery
shades that snap
together like
Legos, these
shadows make
switching up
your eye look
childs play.
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Hot Head
You survived ski season, flu season,
and too-much-time-with-the-in-
laws season. But your hair didnt.
These five new treatments undo the
winter damage. LEXI NOVAK
Dryness and Static
Weleda Oat Replenishing
Treatment
Low humidity, indoor heat-
ing, and friction from hats can
make hair strawlike. This rich
mask has soothing oat pro-
tein, shea butter, and coconut oil.
Breakage
Neutrogena Triple Repair
Leave-In Cream
Dry, brittle hair is more prone
to snapping. This protein-rich
heat protector smooths the
cuticle and reinforces weak
strands.
Itchy Scalp
Tresemm Renewal Hair &
Scalp Conditioning Mask
People tend to wash their
hair less when its cold; then
oil builds and irritating yeast
multiplies, says dermatolo-
gist Karyn Grossman. This has
calming tea-tree extract to kill yeast.
Buildup
Pantene Pro-V Weekly
Deep Cleanse
Less- frequent shampooi ng
causes product buildup and
grease accumul at i on. Thi s
removes a weeks worth of prod-
ucts and oil.
Dullness
John Frieda Colour
Refreshing Gloss
No one air-dries when its 30
degrees out, but heat styl-
ing lifts the hairs cuticle so
light reflects more haphaz-
ardly, says Grossman. This rinse-out
gloss hydrates and deposits pigments
to brighten color.
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What if we told you there are a bunch of new blushes that are pink and
shimmery and come with bows and are shaped like hearts and
are OMG-so-cute youll want to emoji yourself unconscious? Youd
probably reach for the nearest leather jacket and black liner.
Now what if we told you that theyre made by Guerlain, Dior, Yves
Saint Laurent, and Givenchy? And that theyre sheer and
sophisticated? They all have a hint of gold, which softens the punch,
says makeup artist Susie Sobol, who suggests sweeping them from
cheeks to temples for a natural flush. Even better? The shades
work on everyoneTinker Bells and tough chicks alike. ALEXANDRA TUNELL
Sweet Cheeks
allure.com
Product Review
Secret Clinical
Strength
Invisible Solid
What it is: A prescription-
strength deodorant
that absorbs odor and
keeps skin drynow in
a solid instead of a cream
Key ingredients: There are three
things happening here: A compound
called aluminum zirconium
tetrachlorohydrex gly limits the flow
of sweat to the skins surface while
absorbing any moisture that sneaks
through (at 20 percent, its the
highest strength allowed by the FDA);
beta-cyclodextrin molecules
replace odor molecules with a fresh,
faintly floral scent; and dimethicone
and petrolatum moisturize skin.
How it feels/looks: The stick glides
on smoothly, depositing a lightweight
formula that feels dry, not sticky.
Why we like it: It has the same sweat-
annihilating benefits as the original
cream but without the messy
residue or telltale white marks. Just
remember that creams deposit
more active ingredients because they
go on thicker, says NiKita Wilson,
a cosmetic chemist. Swipe the solid
twice to get enough coverage.
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Blush, Too Faced Blush in Passion
Pink, Guerlain Blush in Pink, Paul & Joe
Color Powder in 090, Dior Diorblush
in Corail Bagatelle, and Givenchy Le
Prismissime in Euphoric Pink.
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Allure Beauty Blogger of the Year
Pink Tank By Cara Brook
2013 Beauty Blogger of
the Year Cara Brook of
maskcara.com
Everybody looks good in pink lipstick, but not everybody looks good in
the same one. Follow these guidelines for the prettiest results.
?\ oek ^Wl[ j^_d b_fi0 Avoid deep pink stains, which darken the
center, where you need volume. Instead, choose a light shade (I like
M.A.C. Lip Color in Snob) and dab thick, clear gloss on top.
?\ oek ^Wl[ o[bbem j[[j^0 Coral colors are a big no-no. But blue-based
shades (like Buxom Gloss in Pink Lady) give the illusion of a whiter smile.
?\ oek ^Wl[ huddy skin: Nude-pink or mauve lip colors (like Tarte
LipSurgence in Lucky) help neutralize skins red undertones.
?\ oek ^Wl[ YhWYa[Z b_fi0 Matte lipstick makes fine lines more visible.
Instead, use a moisturizing tinted balm (like Dior DiorAddict Lip Glow).
?\ oek ^Wl[ big lips: Keep your mouth from taking over your face by
pairing fuchsia lipstick (such as Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense
in 36, shown here) with dark brown liner on the eyes.
Beauty Reporter
Beauty Evolution
Jennifer Aniston
Shes experimented with dark hair, bright blue liner, and a shoulder-length cut that
might actually have changed her life. But theres one thing shes always loyal to: moisturizer.
My mom told me to moisturize constantly, says Aniston, who uses Aveeno Daily
Moisturizing Lotion (shes a spokeswoman for the brand). Ive taken care of my skin since
high school. The actress looks into her beauty past. CATHERINE Q. ONEILL
High-school photo, 1987
Oh, God, the 80s! I
wore so much makeup
as light a base as
you could put on and as
dark a lipstick. And
dark, dark hair. It was
bad, store-bought hair
dye that I did myself.
Friends With Money
premiere, 2006
That was another real
first. Im a hair-in-
the-face kind of girl, so
it was nice to let my
skin tone come through.
I got a lot of comments
like Oh, my God,
I can see your face.
Friends, 1994
Because the show was
such a hit, audiences
identified with
something, and I guess a
haircut is something
to identify with. Im still
not a fan of it. All my
cousins had that cut.
Academy Awards, 2009
I got shit for that
darn braid, didnt I?
That it was too
casual for the Oscars.
But who cares?
I loved it. I do have
way too much
blush on, I will say.
The Object of My
Affection
premiere, 1998
You can see I was a sun
worshipper. We didnt
have the information we
have now about
sunscreen. I always use
my sunscreen now.
Five screening, 2011
You can see Im less tan
here because Id
gotten into the Oh, God,
dont phase. This was
when my skin really
turned a corner. I
started exfoliating. My
skin is lighter, so
my hair looks lighter.
Peoples Choice
Awards, 2001
This was the first bob.
Then there was a
second bob. I dont know
why I keep doing it.
Boredom and damaged
hair. I just did it again.
Life of Crime
premiere, 2013
It was a makeup artist
that Id never worked
with, and she started
painting my face.
I didnt have a mirror
to look into. It was
fun. You get comfortable
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he idea of makeup at work can seem
unnecessarily complicated. Wear too
much and you may look as if youre plan-
ning for the evening aheador just got in
from the night before. Wear too little and
your dark circles may undermine your 8
a.m. presentation. And in the ultimate fairy talelike
plot twist, even if you get it just right, your blush and
concealer will probably quit on you by lunchtime.
There are makeup techniques that not only are easy
and pretty but also give you the freedom to convey some
personality while youre at it. Were going to assume
that you already know not to wear blue frosted eye
shadow or vampy false lashes to your law office. And no
doubt you already have a perfectly serviceable routine
of brown liner/black mascara/rosy lipstick. But why
not lean in a little, at least as far as bright lips, defined
eyes, and warm, shimmery skin? Makeup alone cant
score you a client or a promotion, but it does boost
confidence, which can translate to achievement, says
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Warm smoky
eyes and velvety
lipsticks stand up
to harsh lights
and long hours.
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rolling around in your bag for years. But as Michael Scott
types like to say, why not think outside the box?
Nonboring neutrals: Blacks ahd grays cah be harsh," says
Giordaho. But browhs ahd taupes cah be a shoozefest.
The happy nediun: heutral shades with a rosy tihge ahd a
little shinner. (Ahd thats shinner, hot sparkle. hless you
work the hight shift. At a club.) Brush a glinner-y heutral pihk
over your lids (we like the rose-gold shades ih the Urban
Decay Naked3 palette), theh lihe your eyes with a dark browh
pehcil. Add a black nascara, a pihk-y rose blush, ahd a berry
staih (try NYC New York Color Lip Stain in Berry Long Time).
Warmed up: Snooth a copper shadow over your lids (we
like Este Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow in Sizzling Copper),
theh deihe your upper lashes with a thih strip of black liher
ahd nascara. Swirl a peachy blush (Dior Diorblush in Cocktail
Peach is good) oh the apples of your cheeks ahd ihish
with a sheer lipstick ih a sinilar shade. Try Clinique Chubby
Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Oversized Orange.
Classic lines: Sihce the liher is the star here, choose a subtle
shadow color; a chanpaghe shade works hicely. Theh draw
a cleah lihe alohg your upper lashes. (f you ehd up with a cat
eye that night nake Katy Perry |ealous, youve gohe too
far. Duhk a cottoh swab ih nakeup renover ahd carefully scale
back the wihg.) Black liher gives the crispest, nost classic
results; espresso or slate has a nore subdued eect. Keep
the lips a bit less precise by pattihg oh a rosy staih, like Vincent
Longo Lip & Cheek Stain in Liquid Kiss, with your ihgers.
Applying bright red, pink, or even orange lipstick is a quick
and easy way to look pulled together because the bold
shades require so little other makeup. But there are a few
things to consider before mouthing of at the ofice.
Lighting isnt just an issue for your skin. Lipsticks that look
gorgeous outdoors cah nake you look radioactive uhder
luoresceht bulbs. Test each shades cubicle-brighthess factor
oh your hahd or try ohe of these Allure oice favorites (ahd
trust us, the lightihg here is awful): Wet N Wild Lip Color in
Stoplight Red, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Kiss Me Coral,
or Rimmel London Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick in 110.
Commit to mirror checks and touch-ups (yes, thats plural).
Because hothihg says sloppy worker" like a rihg arouhd the
nouth. hless you waht your full-tine |ob to be reapplicatioh,
avoid glosses ih favor of creany lipsticks with a slightly
natte ihish-theyre less likely to bleed. Try Elizabeth Arden
Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Electric Pink.
Know yourself. f whippihg out a conpact ahd a lipstick
gives you a weird Mad Men secretary feelihg, try a richly
pignehted lip pehcil, like Tarte LipSurgence Matte Lip Tint.
Ohly the ihher parts of your lips heed touch-ups after coee
or luhch," says Goodwih. You woht eveh heed a nirror."
Your computer screen shouldnt be the only thing in your
ofice thats bright and glowing.
1
Go darker. To warn up the greehish cast of luoresceht
lightihg, try a fouhdatioh a half shade darker thah
your skih, suggests nakeup artist Susah Giordaho. We
khow it souhds ihsahe, but we also khow it works: Three of
Allures best-conplected staers swear by the trick.
2
Tone down your coverage. Full-coverage fouhdatiohs
are a real challehge to apply well. f your skih cah hahdle
it, a nediun-coverage fornula, like Maybelline New
York Fit Me Foundation, soaks ih alnost ihstahtly ahd evehs
skih without streakihg arouhd your hose ahd |awlihe.
3
Draw concealer. hstead of tryihg to hide dark circles
with a liquid, draw over |ust the deepest areas with a
cohcehtrated cover-up, like Make Up For Ever Concealer
Pencil, theh tap with your ihger to blehd. Youre pihpoihtihg
problen zohes with a product that woht evaporate, settle, or
nove," says nakeup artist Rachel Goodwih.
4
Try a bright blush. Rich, saturated hues-you khow, the
scary-lookihg ohes you probably steer clear of-are
best. 1ust apply sparihgly ahd blehd like crazy. f your
skih is pale, try a hot coral, like Laura Mercier Crme Cheek
Colour in Blaze; if you have dark skih, go for a reddish poppy,
like Mary Kay Cream Blush in Cranberry.
5
Do away with shine. t nakes you look hervous. Press ah
uhpowdered blottihg paper oh your forehead, hose,
ahd chih to degrease those areas without destroyihg
your nakeup-especially before neetihgs.
If workday makeup got a performance review, it would need
improvement in the sees projects through to completion
category. Heres how to help it exceed expectations.
Foundation: Dot your forehead, hose, cheeks, ahd chih
sparihgly ahd blehd outward fron the cehter of your
face with a syhthetic brush. Give the fornula a full nihute
to sihk ih, ahd theh dust your skih with trahsluceht powder.
Concealer: Cover-up tehds to wahe arouhd the sane tine
as your post-luhch ehergy levels. Revive it with a tihy dab of
a hohgreasy eye crean," says Giordaho. Dry oice air also
crihkles crows-feet, so pat a little oh those, too.
Eyeliner: Starihg at a screeh for hours cah nake eyes teary,
so choose a waterproof liher. We like Smashbox Always
Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner.
Mascara: Most volunizihg nascaras becone clunpy ahd
brittle wheh you try to reapply. CoverGirl LashBlast Clump
Crusher Mascara revives lackluster lashes with a few satih-y,
|et black strokes.
Blush: Toppihg a vibraht crean with a sheer peachy powder,
like Nars Blush in Sex Appeal, will stretch it for a few extra
hours, says nakeup artist Molly Sterh.
From left: Urban Decay
Naked3 palette, Nars
Blush in Sex Appeal, and
Laura Mercier Crme
Cheek Colour in Blaze.
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silk mesh dress
and leather
sandals
Calvin
Klein
Collection
THE ROW
viscose dress,
$4,390, at
Neiman Marcus
stores.
Fashion
Bulletin
Chic Sparkle Exotic Bags Wooden Heels
GUCCI
suede-and-
bamboo bag,
$2,500
(gucci.com).
VALENTINO
suede dress,
$7,490, at
Valentino stores.
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
linen-and-polyamide
pants, $650
(31philliplim.com).
MARC JACOBS
wool jacket, $2,500, at
Marc Jacobs, N.Y.C.
(212-343-1490).
TODS
leather sandals,
$675, at Tods
stores.
Fringe usually falls in the fashion territory of cowgirls. And showgirls.
And Gatsby girls. But there was nothing girlish about the versions that
swung down runways this season. Whether in suede or silk, this
new fringe is raw and unfinished (if painstakingly so), not costumey or
contrived. It breathes eye-catching, unexpected movement into
otherwise simple silhouettes. Calvin Kleins sheath has haphazard
swaths of threads that quiver with every step; a slack curtain of strings
gives Missonis dress a three-dimensional fluidity. These looks
are at once luxurious and bohemian, playful and entirely grown-up.
Fringe Festival
By Siobhan Bonnouvrier
H&M
polyester top, $399
(hm.com).
MISSONI
viscose dress,
$2,610, at
Missoni, N.Y.C.
(212-517-9339).
ANN TAYLOR
rayon top, $98
(anntaylor.com).
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Fashion Cravings
LUST
MARC JACOBS
sequined polyester-
blend skirt, $2,500, at
Marc Jacobs, N.Y.C.
(212-343-1490).
With jumbo jewels and oversize
prints, exaggerated
adornments make sparkle chic.
Glitterati
LUST
LOUIS VUITTON
embroidered leather-and-
mink jacket, $7,390, at
select Louis Vuitton stores.
LUST
ROCHAS
silk-and-velvet
dress with
Swarovski
crystals, $9,860
(rochas.com).
MUST
FRENCH
CONNECTION
sequined nylon
dress, $398
(frenchconnection
.com).
MUST
WALLIS
sequined viscose
jacket, $140
(wallisfashion.com).
MUST
CYNTHIA ROWLEY
sequined cotton
skirt, $395, at
Cynthia Rowley
stores.
MUST
CANFORA
leather
sandals, $439
(canfora.com).
Dolce &
Gabbana
Spring
2014
MUST
KATE SPADE
tweed bag, $428
(katespade.com).
LUST
MARNI
viscose silk nylon
sandals, $1,050,
at Saks Fifth
Avenue stores.
allure.com: Check out more of this seasons most mouthwatering
trends at allure.com/go/cravings.
LUST
NINA RICCI
glass-embroidered
silk top, $5,850,
at Ikram, Chicago
(312-587-1000).
MUST
CATHERINE
MALANDRINO
nylon-blend top, $490,
at Catherine
Malandrino, N.Y.C.
(212-929-8710).
LUST
TODS
beaded leather
bag, price
available upon
request, at
Tods stores.
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Fashion Extras
MARC JACOBS
silk-embroidered polyester
bag with sequins, $3,495,
at select Marc Jacobs stores.
FIGUE
cotton-glass-
and-faux-
leather bag,
$295 (figue.com).
VALENTINO
GARAVANI
embroidered
leather bag, $3,095,
at Valentino stores.
DONNA KARAN
NEW YORK
beaded leather
tote, $1,995, at
Donna Karan
New York stores.
DRIES VAN NOTEN
embroidered
cotton-and-leather
bag, $1,610,
at Barneys New
York stores.
CAFF SWIMWEAR
cotton-crystal-and-
straw clutch, $330
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The tassels, the beads, the
embroidery: These
new bags look well traveled.
Local Color
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$896, at Stella
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(305-864-2218).
RALPH LAUREN
COLLECTION
suede sandals,
$895 (ralphlauren
collection.com).
Fashion Extras
Heels are stacked and carved; straps are
fringed, piped, and top-stitched:
Sandals are earthynot hippiethis spring.
Into the Woods
DRIES VAN NOTEN
leather sandals,
$1,000, at
select Barneys
New York stores.
MICHAEL KORS
leather sandals,
$750, at select
Michael Kors stores.
COACH
leather
sandals, $258
(coach.com).
PROENZA SCHOULER
suede sandals, $1,095,
at Proenza Schouler,
N.Y.C. (212-420-7300).
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women show us how in Emporio Armanis satin jacket. Alexandra Owens
Hat
I rarely go out
without a hat. I like
having something
on my head.
Clutch
This Clare Vivier
clutch has such a
distinct texture, but
it still goes well with
everything because
of the muted color.
Dress
Because the jacket
is cropped, I
wanted to contrast
it with something
long, like this
Reformation dress.
Jewelry
I collect delicate, thin
pieces. I bartered for my
bracelet in Morocco
with a pack of cigarettes
and a watch.
Shoes
My Givenchy heels
make the dress-
and-jacket combo
seem a little more
put-together.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Sigerson Morrison booties.
JEWELRY: Flavia Cardoso cast a
necklace out of a shell my son found
on the beach. BAG: Everlane.
LINGERIE: Stella McCartney. FACIALIST:
Christine Chin. HAIRSTYLIST: Jamie
Cook at Blackstones. NAIL POLISH:
Essie After School Boy Blazer.
MASCARA: I get extensions at Bling
Lash. Every day you wake up and look
like a sex bomb. SKIN CARE: Coconut
oil. VACATION SPOT: Tanzania
from Zanzibar to Mount Kilimanjaro.
Nicole Fasolino
34, art director at Gilt and stylist
Ever since I was a little girl, Ive been
obsessed with Lisa Bonet and her
style, says Fasolino. I remember my
mom telling me in second grade that
I couldnt wear tie-dye harem pants, and
I was like, Yes, I can. Fasolino is still
drawn to a hippie vibe. She threw the
jacket over a floral maxidress from
Reformation and topped it off with her
ever-present beanie. The whole look is
casual, effortless, and just a little bit lazy.
Users Guide
to Style
Fashion Sense
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gold, as we saw on
the runways this
season. There was
jewel-tone lam at
Lanvin, tin-colored
pleats at Proenza
Schouler, and a rainbow-foil print at
Gucci. We asked six women in New
York City to wear a metallic gray
jacket from Emporio Armani that
gives shine a more subtle spin. Duch-
esse satin jacket, $895 (armani.com).
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26, DJ and cofounder, Beautified app
Bronfman (left) describes her closet
as a rainbow and a shoe gallery; her
appreciation for unusual pieces was
clear when she buttoned back the jacket
and slipped it over a Zana Bayne harness.
I think of it as jewelry, says Bronfman.
Its a great layering piece over a plain
T-shirt. She added even more eclectic
accessories, including Robert Clergerie
wedges and Anita Ko arrow earrings.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Givenchy peep-toe wedges.
JEWELRY: Symbol Tree. BAG: Reece
Hudson. JEANS: Wildfox. MASSAGE:
Shibui Spa at the Greenwich Hotel.
FACIALISTS: Tracie Martyn or Monica
Waters at Sacred Touch. HAIRSTYLIST:
Abby Schlenger at Marie Robinson
Salon. LIP COLOR: Lipstick Queen
Saint Scarlett Red. MASCARA: Make
Up For Ever Smoky Lash.
Anya Ziourova
33, creative consultant and fashion director, Allure Russia
Ziourovas style motto: I try not to overthink it. I want to look
understated, she says. Ziourova (right) played up the jackets
structured, minimalist shape by buttoning it like a boxy
shirt and pairing it with stiff Cline trousers. With such simple
clothing, details count. I love that the pants and sleeves
are both cropped. Its subtle but ties everything together.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Alejandro Ingelmo. JEWELRY: Repossi.
BAG: Fendi. JEANS: Topshop. LINGERIE: Eres.
MASSAGE: Elena Capo at Soho House in New York.
She also does a great facial. LIP COLOR: Tom
Ford Black Orchid. FRAGRANCE: Chanel Allure.
MASCARA: Lancme Dfinicils. SKIN CARE: Shiseido.
VACATION SPOT: Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos.
Top
This Vince
T-shirt has the
perfect cut
its a great basic
to have in
your wardrobe.
Jewelry
I wear my Jennifer
Fisher rings and
Anita Ko arrow
earrings every day.
Bag
This M2Malletier
bag has really
clean lines that
go well with
the crisp pants.
Shoes
These Robert
Clergerie wedges add
another little color-
blocking element to
mirror the look.
Jeans
I wore my black Acne
jeans to color-block
the gray and white on
my upper body.
Clutch
My metallic Ela bag
picks up the sheen in
the jacket. I also
love that its the right
size for my iPad.
Shoes
The print on these
Sergio Rossi heels adds
a little twist to a
monochromatic palette.
Pants
The light pink pants
work perfectly
because the gray
color of the
jacket is so soft, its
almost a pastel.
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Sweater
This H&M cropped
sweater gives me
shape at the waist over
the bulky shirt.
Top
I like layering
pieces, like this
shirt from Zara, for
a casual touch.
Socks
The sheer polka-
dot H&M socks
are both delicate
and funky.
Jewelry
I found this
necklace at a street
fair. My Rolex watch
was a graduation
present.
Shoes
These TBA shoes have a
blue metallic shine
that brings out the silver
of the jacket.
Jimena Montemayor
23, art assistant, Allure, and
blogger, Jimojunk
Montemayors experience with uniforms
influenced her approach to the jacket. I went
to an all-girls Catholic school for half my
life, she says. In some ways, that still comes
out in how I dress, like with this button-down
shirt and pleated skirt from Zara. Not that
her look could be described as traditional,
with patent-leather TBA shoes, tough
jewelry, and untucked shirttails that definitely
would have violated the dress code.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Studded Prada high-tops.
JEWELRY: Bimba & Lola. BAG: Khoi Le
leather backpack. JEANS: Uterqe.
LINGERIE: Gilly Hicks. STYLE ROLE MODEL:
Jane Birkin. HAIRSTYLIST: Thomas
Baber at Deluxe Salon in Brooklyn. LIP
COLOR: Armani Rouge Ecstasy.
FRAGRANCE: Herms Voyage. NAIL POLISH:
Essie Penny Talk. MASCARA: Benefit
Theyre Real. SKIN CARE: La Roche-Posay.
Skirt
Because the skirt
is straight, it
balances the volume
of the jacket.
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31, social-media manager, Christies
The jacket posed a challenge for Baniuszewicz
(right). It forced me out of my element
because I normally wear tighter clothes, she
says. Proportion-wise, you need to be
careful about being too boxy. It nearly took
over my body. So she kept the rest of
her clothing slim-fitting. Rag & Bone jeans
elongated her silhouette, while rugged
elements like the Dolce & Gabbana boots and
Balenciaga bag showed her masculine side.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Ralph Lauren over-the-knee boots.
BAG: Bottega Veneta. LINGERIE: Journelle.
STYLE ROLE MODEL: Kate Hudson.
HAIRSTYLIST: Lourdes at Fringe Salon. LIP
COLOR: Nars Roman Holiday. FRAGRANCE:
Coqui Coqui Orange Blossom. MASCARA:
YSL Baby Doll. SKIN CARE: Dr. Dennis
Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads. VACATION
SPOT: The Atacama Desert in Chile.
Felicia Megan Gordon
38, artist and founder, Sugar Hill Culture Club art collective
Although her first instinct was to wear the jacket with
jeans and a T-shirt, Gordon (left) didnt want to play it safe, she
says. Im not a minimalist. She layered texturesa leather
Oscar de la Renta dress, a vintage wool sweater, and American
Apparel patterned stockingsunder the jacket to play up its
silky finish. Its classic with an urban twist.
Favorite Things
SHOES: White leather Stan Smith sneakers.
JEWELRY: My lucky boombox-shaped ring by Swatch.
BAG: Valentino. JEANS: Habitual. LINGERIE: Basic Calvin
Klein. STYLE ROLE MODEL: My mom [Faye Wattleton].
MASSAGE: Michael Ciardulli at MC Body Works.
LIP GLOSS: By Terry. FRAGRANCE: LAgent Provocateur.
NAIL POLISH: M.A.C. Sandpiper. VACATION SPOT: Paris.
Sweater
Playing with lengths
is great when you have
a short, boxy jacket.
Jeans
Because the jacket has
such a classic cut,
I wanted to add a little
edge with my Rag
& Bone ripped jeans.
Bag
I wanted to let the
jacket be the focal
point and not overload
it with bold
accessories, so I chose
my Balenciaga bag.
Tights
These tights
from American
Apparel add
another level of
texture.
Bag
This YSL bags
simple but
strong shape
reminds me of
the jacket.
Dress
I inherited this
leather Oscar de la
Renta dress from
my mom. It keeps
the color palette
soft and neutral.
Shoes
Im a tomboy,
and my Prada
lace-ups are just
boyish enough.
Boots
Dolce & Gabbana
motorcycle boots
toughen everything up.
Jewelry
When I wear
something really
minimal, I like to
make it pop with a
cocktail ring, like this
one by Mesi Jilly.
Fashion Sense
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Expert advice on comfort food and
how to care for your skin like
a Winter Olympian, plus Endless
Love gets updated, and more.
Before you buy sexy under things,
have an open mind. Be willing to
surprise yourselfand the person
youre dressing for.
Dont get stuck on black. Yes, its flat-
tering, but at least try something else.
Choose a shade that works with your
coloringI have red hair, so I like
green or red. If youre blonde, try a
soft pink; if youre dark-haired, think
about a deep burgundy.
Find a match. If you have a small bust,
try a quarter-cup bra, which pushes
you up and doesnt cover the nipple,
so its terribly sexy. If you have large
breasts, look for something that
pushes your cleavage together and has
a little padding, which prevents sag-
ging. If youre a B or a C cup, you have
a lot of options. A balconet bra is great
because youll get lift, but your breasts
wont look like theyre on a tray.
Pay attention to details. Look for
bras that crisscross or have a peeka-
boo element, or knickers that show
off your bum cleavage.
Embrace the garter. You have to have
one: It makes your waist look small and
your hips look curvy. Choose a differ-
ent color from the lingerie, and when
you put it on, give it a good yank so
you know it wont slide down when you
put on stockings. Itll make you think,
Im wearing something naughty
something good is going to happen.
INTERVIEW BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT
How to
Shop for Sexy
Lingerie
An Interview With Sarah Shotton
Shotton is the creative
director of Agent Provocateur.
A garter belt makes
your waist look
small and your hips
look curvy.
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Hannah Teter
Snowboarder
There are only a few beauty products
in my ski packShiseido Ultimate
Sun Protection SPF 50 Lotion is one
of them. I need the high SPF because
the sun reflecting off the snow is
intense. Being cold and sweaty at the
same time is a common problem for
snowboarders. To prevent zits, I do
herbal facial steams. I heat up a pot of
water and throw in chamomile, rose,
and green tea. I put a towel over my
head and hover over the steam for
ten minutes. Afterward, my skin feels
fresh, clean, and really soft.
Heather McPhie
Skier and snowboarder
I used to have issues with my skin,
but I have fewer since I found prod-
ucts that work for me. I buy them
in bulk and dont switch. Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
is thick and doesnt sting, and I like
Olay cleansing cloths for sensitive
skin, too. Theyre easy to travel with
and gentle, so you can scrub without
hurting your skin. Over my cream, I
put Laura Mercier foundation with
SPF for an extra layer of moisture
and sun protection. It stays on a long
time and looks really natural.
Amy Purdy
Paralympic snowboarder
I swear by extra-virgin coconut oil. I
wear it under my night cream, smear
it on my lips, comb it through my hair
before braiding it, and mix two table-
spoons into my smoothies. I smell like
one big coconutthats what my boy-
friend says. Moisturizers work better
when you exfoliate first. I love baking
soda as a gentle scrub. I add a little
water to form a paste, then massage
it over my face with circular motions.
Im also big into dry brushing before
showering to get rid of flaky skin and
help circulation.
Katie Uhlaender
Skeleton racer
Ive noticed a huge difference in my
skinand how I feel overallsince
cutting out products with chemicals. I
like Handmade Naturals for soaps, and
plant oils, like coconut, for moistur-
izing. Farmers Friend by Burts Bees
is a thick salve that I apply to damp
skin. When my lips and face get raw, I
put on Burts Bees Beeswax Lip Balm.
I also drink a lot of water and take
omega-3s every day to stay hydrated.
The road to Sochi is paved with windburn and chapped lips. Heres how
Olympic hopefuls save their skin from the seasons extremes. JOLENE EDGAR
How to Winterproof Skin
Carole Radziwills
first book was a
memoir about her
husbands untimely
death. Now she
tackles the same
subject from a
diferent perspective
in her novel,
The Widows Guide
to Sex & Dating
(Henry Holt).
Whats the
strangest thing
that happened to you on a date?
I brought a man back to my apartment
all revved up, and while I was putting on
my lingerie, he came into the bedroom
wearing my late husbands robe. Then I
accidentally knocked over a candle.
Almost setting your apartment on fire is
the most ridiculous way to get out of
having sex with a man.
Any truly terrible dates? I dont
normally date young guys, but I made
an exception for a cute one in London.
When we got to his apartment, it
was like a dorm. He had an air mattress
on the floor with a sheet over it. The
next day I checked into Browns Hotel.
Was it hard to write about sex?
No. Youre not going to get a lot of
throbbing members thrusting in my
book. I approached it with a big dose
of humor. Sex is just one of our natural
impulses, like breathing and eating.
ALEXANDRA OWENS
Blind Date
Carole
Radziwill
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An Interview With Giada De Laurentiis
De Laurentiis is the author of seven cookbooks. Her newest is Giadas
Feel Good Food: My Healthy Recipes and Secrets (Clarkson Potter).
We all want comforting food when
cold weather hits. With a balanced
approach, you can make a meal
that feels cozy but not heavy.
Fill up. Im a carbs-for-breakfast
person, and I love my oatmeal, but I
dont make it sweet. I boil the oats in
salted water until theyre thick and
creamy, then I stir in lemon zest and
fresh thyme and drizzle with olive
oil. That satisfies the craving for
something warm and savory.
Load up on vegetables. I make a far-
falle with chicken, cremini mush-
rooms, and Swiss chard thats filling
and still healthy. Since mushrooms
are so meaty, I can use less chicken.
The way you prepare something can
transform it into comfort food, too.
I toss Brussels sprouts, butternut
squash, parsnips, and sweet pota-
toes with olive oil, salt, and herbs
de Provence and roast them at 425
degrees for 30 minutes. The veggies
caramelize, which is delicious.
Feel the heat. Spices like cinnamon
and cloves are an instant source of
warmth. My cumin-spiked vegetar-
ian chili verde is like a big hug. I
also rely on smoked salt and smoked
paprikaflavor bombs that dont
increase the calorie count.
Dont be boring. Color and texture
are what really excite me. I make an
orzo dish with artichoke pesto that I
adore. Blend frozen artichoke hearts,
crunchy walnuts, oregano, olive oil,
and lemon juice, then toss with the
pasta and bright cherry tomatoes.
INTERVIEW BY COURTNEY BALESTIER
How to Lighten
Up Your Comfort Food
Load on the vegetables
and substitute whole-
grain pasta or flour
whenever possible.
Ask Allure
Q: What can I do if Ive put
too much styling product in
my hair? Gabrielle, Oakland
A: Im sorry to say this, but
my advice is to shampoo. If
youre nowhere near a shower,
then it really depends on
what kind of product it is. For
something oily, like a shine
serum or a light pomade, dry
shampoo will absorb it. If
youve used too much hair
spray, then raking a little water
through your hair will break it
up. However, if youve applied too much
mousse or gel to damp hair and its now dry
and crunchy, the only thing to do is brush
it and pull it into a sleek knot. GARREN
Garren is the
owner of the
Garren New
York salon in
New York City.
First love spawns intense feelings, rash
decisions, and in the case of Endless Love, one
immortal song. A remake of the 1981 movie is
out on Valentines Day. Heres how young love
has changed in 32 years. LEXI NOVAK
Love Child
The Beauty Look
Then Now
Brooke Shields played
Jade Butterfield
with full, wavy hair
and, of course,
full, dark eyebrows.
Just 16 when the film
was released, Shields
was already famous
as a model and as an
actress in Pretty Baby
and The Blue Lagoon.
Gabriella Wildes
Jade has beachy
blonde waves
and romantic
princess braids.
Wilde is a 24-year-
old Brit with ties to
nobility (real name:
Gabriella Zanna
Vanessa Anstruther-
Gough-Calthorpe).
In his only big role,
Martin Hewitt played
David Axelrod, a
high schooler who
whispers sweet
nothings in French.
In the reboot, David
is a buf bad boy
portrayed by Magic
Mikes Alex Pettyfer,
who also happens to
be British.
The Diana Ross
Lionel Richie ballad
was Billboards
most successful duet
and soundtrack
single of all time.
The trailer features
Skylar Greys
dramatic, breathy
cover of Robert
Palmers 1986 hit
Addicted to Love.
The Star Power
The Boy
The Mood Music
1981 2014
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True Colors
F
ragrance achieves what words
sometimes cant; it conveys a
mood or a time by appealing to
our senses. Thats why linking
words to scent can be coun-
terproductive, even diminishing. Tech-
nical phrases turn fragrance into something
rational (it isnt), while hyperbole is nondescript. For me,
the most effective way to describe a scent is with
color. When I smell a perfume, I see a range of shades.
A fresh citrus may look like a prism of yellow, green, and
blue. A warm oriental, like Shalimar, produces shimmering
red, yellow, and amber. I interpreted this color effect,
and those of three other particularly vivid scents, in
the watercolors below. When building a scent, I may
suggest making it less brown instead of removing a par-
ticular chemical. This leaves room for nuance and creativ-
ity. I believe everyone has the capacity to equate color with
scent. If you build on this skill, it will help you pinpoint
the type of fragrance youre looking for.
Dior Diorissimo
This classic contains lily of
the valley, one of the
greenest flowers. I see this
as a layering of sheer
green tones surrounded
by a bright white
light. Theres a touch of
shadow in back from
a creamy dose of jasmine,
which adds depth.
Chanel No. 5
This is what I call a yellow
fragrance, but its
extremely soft, almost
muted. It progresses from
yellow to beige, with
glimmers of pale, milky
pink throughout.
The aldehyde (a powerful
floral chemical) casts a
gray haze on top.
Guerlain Shalimar
To me, this warm,
sensuous oriental
fragrance looks exactly
like fire. The very top note
(iris) is blue, but that
quickly bursts into a wave
of yellow and red from
vanilla and amber. A
hint of patchouli creates
a dark brown halo.
Editions de Parfums
Frdric Malle
Portrait of a Lady
Rose forms a bright pink
center against a brown
backdrop of patchouli and
sandalwood. A tinge of
purple from black currant
pulses through the middle,
while amber creates a
shimmering golden rim.
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BODY NEWS
allure.com:
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tension. Find out more at
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New advances may help minimize
hair loss in cancer patients.
Chemotherapy, which targets
proliferating cancer cells, can
destroy hair cells as well because
they also divide rapidly during
phases of growth. Scientists in
Korea experimented with a
protein that temporarily shifts hair
follicles into a dormant stage.
When rubbed on mice prior
to chemotherapy, it reduced hair
shedding and sped regrowth.
In a separate study, researchers
showed that hair growth peaks
and dips at certain times of day.
Mice that did radiation therapy at
5 P.M. lost only 17 percent of
their hair; mice treated at 9 A.M.
lost 85 percent. Mice are
nocturnal, so their body clocks
differ from ours, but further
research could reveal an optimal
time to receive cancer treatment
in order to protect patients hair,
says lead study author Maksim
Plikus, an assistant professor of
developmental and cell biology at
the University of California, Irvine.
Hair Fallout
An at-home breath test can
tell dieters if they are
burning fat. The handheld
devicefeaturing a straw
that users blow into for
six secondsmeasures levels
of acetone, a chemical
released in the body when it
breaks down fat. In a two-
week study of 17 volunteers,
those who lost weight had
daily acetone levels that rose
as their body fat decreased
(or fell as their fat loss
plateaued). It could take
weeks for diet success or
failure to register on a scale;
in contrast, this device gives
fast and precise feedback
that can help dieters adjust
their next meal or workout,
says Tsuguyoshi Toyooka,
a researcher at NTT Docomo,
the Japanese company that
developed the device (which
pairs with a smartphone).
If other ongoing studies of the
analyzer are also favorable,
it could be available within a
couple of years, he says.
Fat-Burn
Feedback
By Kristin Sainani
Two weeks of daily meditation can
have a powerful effect on quitting.
M
editation can help people give up smoking. When 27 smokers who were not
trying to quit signed up for a stress-reduction study, scientists monitored
their cigarette consumption. Some volunteers received daily training in
meditationwhich teaches restful awareness of mind and bodyand oth-
ers practiced muscle relaxation for the same amount of time. After two
weeks, those in the meditation group had curbed their smoking by an
average of 60 percent and also reported fewer cravings, whereas those in the relaxation
group had no changes. Meditation may be more effective at reducing stress, which is a com-
mon trigger for lighting up, explains study coauthor Michael Posner, a professor emeritus of
psychology at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Brain scans also revealed that the medita-
tors had increased activity in brain regions associated with self-control, he says.
Mindful Smokers
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n argument with ones significant other in a dream tends to be
followed by (but not preceded by) a disagreement while awake,
according to a two-week study of 61 volunteers led by Dylan F.
Selterman, a psychology lecturer at the University of Maryland.
Dreaming about their own infidelity made people feel less
affectionate in their waking hours, but dreaming of a partners
infidelity didnt have this effect. Feeling jealous of a partner in dreams led to
conflict only for the couples who had been found to feel less satisfied by and
less invested in their relationship; dreaming of sex with ones partner increased
intimacy the next day only for the couples who already had a healthy relation-
ship. Chronic bad dreams about ones partner could be a sign of a deteriorating
relationship or an insecure personality, Selterman says.
Snack Trackers
People have a better memory for
the location of high-calorie
foods than low-calorie onesa
trait that benefited our hunter-
gatherer ancestors as they stored
food to prepare for shortages,
researchers from the University of
Aberdeen in Scotland say. But in
modern-day environments where
food is abundant, that enhanced
memory may cause weight gain
especially for women, who recall
the whereabouts of food better
than men do, researchers Kevin
Allan and Julia Allan found.
Women who had the best memory
for the location of snacks such as
chips and chocolate bars on a map
had the highest body mass index.
More research on this could
lead to new weight-loss strategies,
Julia Allan says. For now, since
visual cues can reinforce these
memories, she advises keeping
fattening snacks out of sight and
healthy foods in full view.
Applying makeup might be an effective way to cope with embarrassment. Study
participants who had just recalled feelings of shame expressed more interest than
others in products that cover the face, such as cosmetics and sunglasses, as
opposed to shoes or handbags, for example. Embarrassment often makes people
feel they want to hide their face, Ping Dong, a doctoral student at the University of
Toronto, and her colleagues explain in the journal Psychological Science. But inter-
estingly, embarrassed participants who applied a face cream felt less upset and
more willing to socialize than a group who put on large, dark sunglasses. What
truly helps reduce embarrassment isnt the act of hiding the face, but the sense of
enhancing or restoring it, the researchers conclude.
Saving Face
Do dreams influence our
romantic relationships?
allure.com:
For 14 ways to fake a good
nights sleep, visit
allure.com/go/sleep-fakers.
Love and Dreams
MOOD NEWS
By Lois B. Morris
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The Bachelor
The Bachelor has as much to do with true love as a train wreck has to do
with time travel. And naturally, we cant stop watching. By Jennifer Weiner
A
s the eighteenth season of ABCs
stalwart reality dating show The
Bachelor begins in a blaze of silk
(or silk-look) evening gowns,
high heels, and runny mascara, we
dont know which one of the love-
lies will win 32-year-old Venezu-
elan soccer player/single dad Juan
Pablo Galaviss heart.
But we can be pretty certain about how shell look.
Theres a good chance shell be white. Since The
Bachelor debuted in 2002, with 25 single women compet-
ing for an engagement ring from management consultant
Alex Michel, only a small number of women of color have
even competed, and half-Filipino Catherine Giudici, who
won Sean Lowes heart last year, is the closest the show has
come to a nonwhite winner.
Shell definitely be young. If you pull 36-year-old Mary
Delgado from the mature Bachelor season out of the
pool, the average age of the woman who wins the bach-
elors undying affectionsor, more typically, an engage-
ment ring and a few months of tabloid attentionis 25.
The youngest winners, from seasons 5 and 12, were just
22 years old. (The average age for a first-time bride in
America is 26.)
Shell be thin and fit, because women bigger than a size
6 rarely get cast, let alone tapped to continue on the fairy-
tale journey. Shell be tan, probably artificially, because
spray tans have become so de rigueur that a bachelorette
would no more dream of showing up without a bronzy
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glow than she would without five-inch
strappy heels.
Her hair, whether purchased or
homegrown, will be long and straight,
blown out sleekly. If shes got tattoos,
they will be easily concealed in an
evening gown. Her breasts will be big
but not ostentatious, her features will
be small and even, and if they arent
that way when she wins, they very
well may be pared down or plumped
up if she makes a reappearance on a
subsequent season, or on Bachelor
Pad, or a reunion show, or if her
nuptials are televised.
As for fashion, her look will proba-
bly be best described as on trend but
not cutting edge, says Dana Weiss,
whose popular blog, Possessionista,
tracks the provenance of the womens
outfits (and does detective work on
other television comedies and dra-
mas). The shows look is friendly and
accessiblesomething a fashion-savvy
high-school girl could put together
by next weekend. Its the reason my
website works, says Weiss.
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he contestant who
wins Galaviss sea-
son, like the con-
testant who wins
every season, will
be, in short, an
idealized version
of the girl next
door: pretty but
not gorgeous, stylish but not edgy,
sexy but not raunchy. Julie Bowen,
not Sofia Vergara, says Weiss. The
girl you went to school with who was
in a better sorority than you. Given
that The Bachelor is reality TV in a
nation thats increasingly diverse and
full figured (the average American
woman is a size 14), and given that
the show has been the subject of a
(since-dismissed) lawsuit in which
two African-American men charged
producers with deliberately exclud-
ing nonwhite contestants, why does
it continue to present such a narrow
view of femininity? Where are the
brown girls, the porcelain-skinned
goth girls and barefoot yoga girls, the
girls with wild curls or piercings? In
other words, how did a reality show
get so unreal?
Not surprisingly, casting agents say
their choices are dictated by the bach-
elors taste. Youre going for what the
guy wants, says Lisa Hanson, who
cast for both The Bachelor and The
Bachelorette during the shows early
seasons. So if a guy said, Under
30, sporty, with long hair, thats
what he was going to get. Plus-size
women have never been invited to
the party or, to be fair, to appear
on reality shows in general, even the
ones that arent centered around love
and romance. (More to Love, a 2009
reality dating show about a plus-size
Prince Charming and a bevy of full-
figured bachelorettes, lasted only a
single season on Fox. And the small-
est of the big girls eventually won.)
Erica Rose, a season-nine con-
testant who went on to compete in
the franchises short-lived spin-off,
Bachelor Pad, says casting associ-
ates told her to lose weight to have
a better shot at getting on the show.
And I was not overweight to begin
with. Once there, she says, lots of
booze and not much food was the
norm during the filming of her sea-
son. Sometimes there wouldnt be
any food until 3 in the afternoon,
she said. It seemed to me that they
definitely didnt want us gaining.
(Warner Horizon Television, the stu-
dio that produces the show, declined
to comment for this story.)
What does the Bachelor aesthetic
come down to? Its an all-American
look, a wholesome look, says Frank-
lin A. Rose, a plastic surgeon in
Houston who happens to be Ericas
father. He has been publicly credited
with operating on three contestants:
Trista Sutter (breast augmentation
and eyelid lift), Vienna Girardi (rhi-
noplasty), and Ella Nolan (breast
augmentation, liposuction, and
rhino plasty). Rose points out that
many of the women, including Sutter
and Melissa Rycroft, were once cheer-
leaders. These girls are animated;
theyre personable; theyre lovely to
be with, really, he says.
As for these cheerleader types who
do get cast, they step out of the limo
with all the previous seasons worth
of received knowledge as their guide,
aware of what the winners who pre-
ceded them wore, how they did their
hair and makeup, how their bodies
looked in bikinis. The game itself
also helps to ensure that every would-
be bachelorette continues to fit into
the same viewer-friendly box. While
the show provides contestants with
a goody bag, which might include
swimsuits, loungewear, self-tanning
kits, hair straightening or curling
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on a California beach
The women have endless,
dateless hours to spend
doing one anothers hair.
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a designer happy to swap frocks
for publicity, its each contestants
responsibility to outfit herself for
the show. After the first night, there
are no makeup artists on retainer,
no professional blowouts available.
Contestants are responsible for keep-
ing their manicures, pedicures, bikini
lines, and hair color on point.
The women are instructed to come
prepared for six to eight weeks of
filming, which can take them from
the first-night getting-to-know-you
cocktail party to whatever tropical
paradise and/or winter wonderland
has ponied up enough in promo-
tional consideration to be featured
onscreen. Each rose ceremony, in
which the bachelor gives a flower to
the women who will continue on
the journey, requires an evening
gown, plus shoes and accessories.
Everything the women need must
fit into two suitcases. Never mind
lovethe name of the game, at least
packing-wise, is Tetris. But how is she
expected to fill those suitcases on her
personal budget as an elementary-
school teacher, a bridal-shop consul-
tant, or a student?
It used to be all about Bebe
and Express, says Weiss, naming
two chains where a woman making
$30,000 a year could put together
enough ensembles. But that was
the B.E. eraBefore Emily. Emily
Maynard, the soft-spoken Southern
belle who won Brad Womacks heart
in season 15 and went on to star
on The Bachelorette, is universally
regarded as someone who rewrote the
rules of the game.
Maynard was 19 and pregnant
when her fianc, NASCAR driver
Ricky Hendrick, died in a plane crash.
Hendricks wealthy family stepped
in to support her and her daugh-
ter, Ricki. So when Maynard came
on the show as a 25-year-old single
mother, she brought a wardrobe that
included Prada shoes and Chlo bags
well beyond the reach of typical com-
petitors. Additional carefully chosen
pieces came from Forever 21 and
other chain stores. (Maynards secret?
Having less-expensive pieces tailored
to fit perfectly and pairing them with
classic, real-deal accessories.) Emily
was a game changer, Weiss said. She
showed that if you have a good eye and
a cute figure, anyone can put together
looks that are great on camera.
Now, knowing that the eyes of fash-
ion bloggers will be on them, com-
petitors beg and borrow from their
friends, their sisters (both biological
and sorority), even the other women
in the Bachelor house. The savviest
women will approach designers for
loaners. While contestants are forbid-
den from telling potential benefactors
what show theyll appear on, simply
saying that the garment or accessory
might be featured on national TV is
enough to let them fill their roller bags
and jewelry cases with gorgeous finds
that would normally be out of reach.
Even if the women didnt start
their season looking like cookie-
cutter versions of one another, the
mechanics of filmingtwo dozen
women in a house with lots of booze
and free time, and not much of any-
thing elsemake a certain similar-
ity practically inevitable. Theres no
gym in the house, because aerobic
activity precludes conversation, and
the producers want the women talk-
ing as much as possible. They cant
watch TV, they cant go online, and
of course, they cant go anywhere.
Which leaves them with endless,
dateless hours to spend doing one
anothers hair, nails, and makeup.
It is such a sorority in there,
said Weiss. During Ben Flajniks
season, they all had the same hair
because Michelle Money was doing
Phenomenon
Maynard was already clad in a wedding-
appropriate white gown when Womack
proposed on the season finale.
Activity dates (like this trip with Womack
to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway)
were some of the only times Maynard wasnt
required to supply her own wardrobe.
As the season progressed, Maynard started
to stand out as a contestant who always
looked impeccable (complete with designer
accessories).
On the first episode of season 15, Emily
Maynard was one of a handful of pretty blondes
competing for Brad Womacks attention.
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everyones hair. During Seans sea-
son, they all had side braids because
Leslie knew how to do the side braid.
They end up morphing into one
another because its the only social
interaction they have.
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he result of that
morphing is a
show that, each
week, sees its par-
ticipants moving
farther away from
small-r reality and
closer to a nar-
row and idealized
version of femininity that flourishes
in the big-R Reality TV genre. What
we see getting out of the limo is the
3-D version of everything advertis-
ers have always told us that women
should aspire to physically in order
to be considered valuable, says Jen-
nifer L. Pozner, director of a media-
advocacy group and the author of
Reality Bites Back: The Troubling
Truth About Guilty Pleasure TV (Seal
Press). White, young, thin, straight
hair, small pores, big rack.
Virginia Postrel, a columnist for
Bloomberg View and the author of
The Power of Glamour: Longing and
the Art of Visual Persuasion (Simon &
Schuster), says the specific look of the
show dates back to the 1970s, when
baby boomers discarded the previ-
ous generations ideals of beauty the
teased and sprayed hair, the girdled
body, the grown-up clothesand
replaced it with a different ideal.
Long hair, styled with a blow-dryer as
opposed to rollers or sitting under an
old-fashioned dryer, Postrel says. A
tanned, athletic physique, with longer
legs. A youthful look.
This look has been the bulls-eye
on the beauty target for decades. Its
also a look that advertisers love. The
most desirable demographic is view-
ers from 18 to 34, the ones whose
buying patterns have not been rein-
forced by years of habit and might still
be swayed to try a new model of car
or brand of pasta sauce. According to
Pozner, advertisers want their prod-
ucts seen represented by women
who are aspirational in appearance.
In other words, women whom viewers
can hope to resemble someday, with
a lot of effort and money, along with
liberal use of the gyms, diet plans,
shampoos, and clothes advertised
during the show.
To Pozner and other critics, the
triumph of this brand of confor-
mity is nothing short of toxic. Not
surprisingly, Franklin Rose (and
presumably many, if not all, of the
contestants) disagree. The truth is
that the female form that we can cre-
ate with properly performed plas-
tic surgery is almost prettierit is
prettierthan what would be found
in nature. People might say, Youre
creating a distorted body image. The
bars being set so high that it can cre-
ate body dysmorphia, or it can create
unhappiness. But Rose doesnt think
that The Bachelor is doing anything
new. Beauty is held in high esteem
in every culture. People say The
Bachelor sets the bar too high. Well,
that bar has been set for many gen-
erations in Western culture.
So what does The Bachelor give
its viewers? With its one-size-fits-
all beauty and regressive narrative
(women are nothing without a man
to love them, even if the man has no
discernible personality and little to
recommend him beyond great abs),
why cant we look away?
Some viewers are genuinely root-
ing for the happily ever aftereven
if theyre holding their nose while
they do it. Sure, I like to laugh and
make fun of these ridiculous women,
but secretly, Im hoping for it to work
out. What if it did result in love? asks
Paula Mahlburg, a 26-year-old Denver
resident who fell in love with the show
while studying for her masters degree
and now watches each week with a
group of girlfriends. Postrel thinks
we tune in because, in a strange way,
the shows message is a comforting
one. We might not be born with the
voice to ensure a spot on American
Idol, but The Bachelors doors seem
open to almost any young woman.
The message is, You could look like
this, and its just a matter of effort
and technology and having the right
clothes as opposed to your God-given
gifts, Postrel says. Its not intrinsic;
you can buy it.
Then there are the viewers who
dont want any of the shows ostensi-
ble prizesnot the look, not the ring,
not the guy, not even the coveted slot
on Dancing With the Stars. What they
want, all they want, is entertainment.
I know its not real. I know the Trista-
Ryan love story is rare, says Kristen
Hewitt, a Miami Heat sideline reporter
who started watching when Sutter
(then Renn, a Miami Heat dancer) was
on. Hewitt confessed to reading the
spoilers each week, so shes not watch-
ing to see how the most dramatic
rose ceremony ever will turn out.
For me, its just fun, an escape, she
says. Mahlburg also sees the show as
a welcome respite, beloved by women
like herself not in spite of its artifice
but because of it. Yes, the bachelor-
ettes want to be on TV much more
than they want to be married, and of
course, the shows hothouse setting
ensures less than realistic behavior.
Part of what makes the show good is
that its such an escape from reality,
she says. Its absolutely nothing like
actually dating someoneand thats
what makes it fun to watch. u
Where are the brown girls,
the porcelain-skinned goths
and barefoot yoga girls?
Weiner is the author of ten best-
selling books. Her latest novel,
All Fall Down, will be published by
Atria Books in April.

Skin Special
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Your skin doesnt have to peel
with a peel. While earlier ver-
sions of acid-based exfoliat-
ing treatments could make skin
visibly slough away, the latest for-
mulas leave skin glowing, not flak-
ing. Many include several alpha
and beta hydroxy acids, rather than
just one at a higher concentra-
tion. When you combine acids at
lower strengths, theyre potentially
less irritating, says New York City
dermatologist Dennis Gross. And
you dont have to see peeling to see
results. As the acid dissolves the
cement between skin cells, you may
have thousands of them coming off
at the same timebut the shedding is
still invisible to the naked eye, says
Neal Schultz, a clinical professor of
dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical
Center in New York City.
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The percentage of acid isnt
everything. An acid product is
only as potent as the free-acid
compounds floating around inside it.
Too many acid bits and your skin
stings and gets red; too few and noth-
ing happens (we mean nadano ex-
foliation, no glow). So chemists play
with the pH, which adjusts the
amount of free acids. The ideal pH is
between 3 and 4, but its almost never
listed on packaging. So how do you
pick a winner? Some experts say your
skin should tingle for a few seconds
when you apply the product. If the
acid is penetrating, youre going to
feel something, says Eric Bernstein,
a clinical professor of dermatology
at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine. And expect
some instant gratification. An effec-
tive product should leave your skin
looking immediately refreshed, says
Gross. (Another option: Turn to page
124 for our six favorites.)
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Even the supersensitive can
use them. Acids dont work
like retinoids, which repair skin
by kick-starting inflammation, says
Hirsch. They dissolve the upper layer
of cells to trigger repair. Plus, unlike
with scrubs, the skin is not damaged
by abrasives. So if youre sensitive,
acids are actually a wise choice. Look
for formulas that combine them with
an amino acid, like arginine, which
slows their penetration into skin. (We
like Philosophy Hope in a Jar Night.)
And dont rush in. Irritation can take
a while to show up, says Hirsch. You
may get to day four, then all of a sud-
den your skin reacts. Take a month
to ramp up to daily use.
T
heres a lot to be said for novelty, but
any scholar will tell you: Always revisit
the classics. In the world of skin
care, it doesnt get more old-school
than slathering acids on your face.
Much like Middlemarch or Chanel
tweed, alpha and beta hydroxy acids
arent sexy or new, says Ranella Hirsch, an assistant
clinical professor of dermatology at Boston University
School of Medicine. But theyre so much better than
almost everything else out there. And thats not just
conventional wisdomthere are heaps of data prov-
ing that acids transform the skin. The method to their
magic: Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, and cit-
ric among them) and beta hydroxy acids (namely sali-
cylic) loosen the fluid that binds cells to the upper
layers of skin, allowing the dead ones to fall away and
reveal a smoother, brighter surface. But acids do
more than peel. They also help the skin regen erate,
yielding new collagen, boosting hyaluronic acid pro-
duction, and increasing the thickness of the skin,
says Wilma Bergfeld, a senior dermatologist at the
Cleveland Clinic. Of course, acids can make your skin
a little touchy if you dont apply the right one, at the
right time, in the right way. Nail it, however, and
theyre one of the most reliable ways to transform
skin without a prescription pad. The experts tell us
exactly how to spot the best formulations, avoid irri-
tating habits, and maximize acids anti-aging effects
on your skinso whats old looks new again.
6 Things We Didnt Know About Acids
Acid Trip
We love the thrill of the new. We also love what really,
truly works. Heres why (and how) acids
should be your skin-care staples. By Brooke Le Poer Trench

Virgin territory:
Acids lift away dead
cells to reveal fresh,
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Magnanimous girlfriends and pug
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matter, but cosmetic chemists disagree.
The smaller a molecule, the more easily
it gets into the skin. Because glycolic is
the smallest of all the acids, it yields the
most dramatic results. Theres a reason
glycolic is the acid used the most in anti-
aging products and doctors-office peels,
says Hirsch. It does the job. Almost
as well as a prescription retinoid, says
Schultz. Some dermatologists believe
that no one talks about how glycolic acid
changes the structure of the skin because
then the FDA will call it a drug, regulate
it, and suddenly well need to see a doctor
to get it. But the truth is that it regener-
ates collagen, thickens the epidermis and
dermis, and evens skin tone. (Shhhh.)
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kles. Now for the reality check:
Over-the-counter acid products
even most doctors-office peelscannot
smooth deep lines. Only fillers and laser
procedures can do that, says Bergfeld.
These compounds can minimize fine
lines and fade blotches, but they have
limitations. According to Hirsch, your
skin gets the most from acids in your 20s
and 30s: After that, I have patients treat
serious damage with a prescription reti-
noid and refresh their skin with regular
peels at home or in my office.
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They work wonders below the
neck. To treat a blotchy chest, extend
your AHA face cream a few inches
south. Clear up bacne (or, worse, buttne)
with a salicylic acid body wash: Apply it
to dry skin, wait 15 minutes, then get in
the shower and rinse. When the backs of
your arms feel like a plucked goose, dont
try to scrub the bumps awaytheyll just
get inflamed. Instead, apply a lotion with
AHAs or BHAs to unclog the pores and
dissolve the dry skin.
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Individual acids have
individual strengths. Heres
what you need to know:
Glycolic acid is the
smallest molecule, so it
penetrates deepest.
Derived from sugar, its the
most effective but has a
greater potential to irritate.
Lactic acid, made from
sour milk, is the second-
smallest molecule.
Its gentler than glycolic
and draws moisture to
the skin as it removes dead
cells, so its hydrating, too.
Fruit acids, such as citric
(from lemon and grapefruit)
and malic (from apples),
are larger compounds that
work on the uppermost
layer of the skin. Theyre
often combined with
glycolic and lactic acids for
faster results.
Salicylic acid, a beta
hydroxy acid, is ideal for
treating acne. It penetrates
and unclogs oily pores.
Trichloroacetic acid
(or TCA) is used by doctors
for intense in-office
peels that can cause deep
(and ugly) peeling
before transforming skin.
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in dermatologists offices. While at-home AHA or BHA peels
usually top out at 10 percent, doctors can go up to 70 percent,
which allows them to reverse more-significant sun damage. A
series of three or four basic in-office peels can lighten dark
spots and soften roughness without any downtime. A deeper
TCA peel is another story. Its painful and requires a week of
pull-the-blinds recovery time, but it dramatically transforms the skin. If you
can tolerate the discomfort and downtime, for under $500 you get results that
would cost thousands with a laser, says Hirsch. Recently, the International
Agency on Cancer Research suggested classifying TCA (also found in medica-
tions, soil, and drinking water) as a suspected human carcinogen after animal
studies showed a cancer link. But the derma-
tologists we spoke with still use it. Patients
have been getting TCA peels for 40 years with
absolutely no evidencein a huge database
of peoplelinking the compound to cancer,
says Schultz, who points out that research has
shown TCA peels can actually help reduce the
development of certain skin cancers.
At the Office
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These sihgle-use plastic socks
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salicylic acids. Wear then
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Pad Glycolic Complex
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Warning
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radiant but also give it a
slightly translucent quality
so broken capillaries are more
apparent. A pulsed-dye laser
can make the veins disappear.
Home Improvement
These six products maximize
the power of acids.
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Hollywood Style
Looks of All Time
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sk the average woman who
won best actress at the 1986
Oscars and shell be stumped.
But ask her who wore a two-
foot-tall showgirl headdress
and shell shout Cher! with-
out hesitation. Thats because,
with all due respect to the winners, the red car-
pet is the main event for most of us. And when
the most beautiful people in the world get ready
for it, they pull out all the stops. The hair and
makeup that one actress wears to the Oscars
can help define a decade of looks, so everyone
goes the extra mile, says makeup artist Jillian
Dempsey, who has worked with dozens of
celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence. Case
in point: Many great beauty trends have come
out of the Oscars, like putting jewelry in the
hair, says hairstylist Mark Townsend, who did
exactly that with Natalie Portman. So kick your
feet up, pour a glass of wine, and microwave
some popcorn, because youre in for some seri-
ous eye candy: These are the most memorable
Oscar beauty looks of all time.
The Best
The preparation is intense; the entrances are unforgettable.
Here are the most spectacular, glamorous, inspiring beauty looks
in the history of the Academy Awards. By Elizabeth Siegel
Jennifer Lawrence
at the 2013
Academy Awards
allure.com: To check out the style evolutionthe hair! the makeup! and of course, the dresses!of this years
Oscar nominees, go to allure.com/go/celebrity.
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Is she wearing a pantsuit? Thats
fantastic, says Townsend. (Its
actually a jumpsuit.) Her waves
seem exaggerated, but their shape
is perfect for softening her face.
1975
Cher
The headpiece, by costume
designer Bob Mackie, was two feet
tall and made of rooster feathers
and Cher had just been amazing in
Mask. Why not? says Normant.
Its over the top, but still beautiful.
Only Cher.
Lauren Hutton
She always married elegance with simplicity, and her blunt, medium-
length haircut is in style now, says Normant. To mimic her effortless
wave, he suggests lightly wrapping big sections of hair (from ear level
down) around a two-inch curling iron for just two seconds each.
Ali MacGraw
Before all manner of fashion police,
there was one worst-dressed list
Mr. Blackwellsand that year,
MacGraw was on it. This is back
when a lot of actresses still picked
their own outfits for the Oscars,
says makeup artist Pati Dubroff.
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1974
1971
Daryl Hannah
Perfect sexpot waves, says
Garren of the actress, the year
after Wall Street. Its very
Veronica Lake, which will always
be in style. This is one of
Daryls best moments ever.
1988
1986
Hollywood Style
Audrey Hepburn
The Oscar was for best actress
in Roman Holiday. The short bangs
and thick, straight brows were
pure Hepburn. And the dress was
Givenchyas in, it was made by
Hubert de Givenchy.
Vivien Leigh
This is when
everyone knew who
won in advance, says
Townsend of Leigh,
who won for Gone With
the Wind that night.
The late 30s and early
40s had the best
hairthe waves were
ethereal and touchable
for the first time. They
soften her square
jaw and make her neck
look so long.
1952
Lauren Bacall
The night her husband, Humphrey
Bogart, won an Oscar for The
African Queen, Bacall epitomized
50s glamour, says hairstylist
Garren. It was all about short,
soft wavesa shorter version of
the perfect, face-framing waves
that she became famous for.
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Anjelica
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Now this is 70s
glamour. I could
see her hanging
out with Jerry
Hall in that white
dress and orange-
brown lips, says
Dempsey. Her
date isnt bad,
either, she says
of Jack Nicholson.
Jane Fonda
She is the best example of
earthy 1970s beauty, says
Dempsey of the actress, who
won top acting honors for
Coming Home, as did costar
Jon Voight. Here shes in the
brown lip color everyone wore
and big, flipped-out waves.
Uma Thurman
Thurman may not have won for
Pulp Fiction, but she did achieve
something big that night: Her
Prada dress brought minimalist
fashion to the Oscars.
Farrah Fawcett
Man, those were the days. Shes gilded
from head to toe; the makeup, dress,
and hair are basically the same color,
says Townsend of the actress during her
Charlies Angels run, at the height of
the disco era. Its what she was known
for. I mean, shes wearing a liquid-gold
dress to the Oscars.
1979
Kim Basinger
Basinger designed
the dress herself.
And the gold
message on the
sleeve is a
mystery, though
some thought
it was a nod to
then-boyfriend
Princesorry, .
The waves are
full-on 80s,
created with tons
of mousse, and
her 90s brick
red lipstick can
be tricky to pull
off, but she
handled it well,
says Dubroff.
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1955
Grace Kelly
The key to being an icon? She always
wore the same makeupa thin swipe of
liquid liner along the upper lashes
and red-coral lips, says Dempsey. I
love the roses in her hair, adds
hairstylist Serge Normant. Ive used
flowers from hotel rooms as last-minute
hair accessories quite a few times. They
add a sweet touch to a simple bun.
1969
Barbra Streisand
Barbra was the look that
everyone copied in the 60s,
says Garren. They wanted
her teased bob, her bangs,
and her cat-eye liquid liner.
Psst: Lining your upper
and lower lashes keeps bangs
from overshadowing your
eyes, adds Streisands current
makeup artist, Sandy Linter.
1962
Natalie Wood
Id bet a lot of hairpieces and
teasing went into this oversize
beehive with a little French
twist in the back, says Townsend,
whos been inspired by Woods
look lately for twists hes created.
The old-school curl on the
side of her face is adorable and
held in place with lots of hair
spray. Hairstylists used to cut
short pieces just to make those.
Elizabeth Taylor
It was always about her violet
eyes, says Townsend. (Well, that and
the cleavage. And the diamonds.)
The dress, the eye shadow, and the
ribbon match her eyes perfectly.
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Winona Ryder
Three years after Reality Bites,
Ryder was the poster child for
90s grunge beauty. Her smoky
eyes are perfectits like
someone put a soft-focus filter
on them. And a deep berry
red lip like hers is my current
favorite for any complexion,
says Dubroff. Her slick hair was
something different: She
was brave to do this. No one
was wearing sleek hair at
the time, says hairstylist Garren.
Gwyneth
Paltrow
Remember when
she and Brad Pitt
were engaged
(some months
after this night)?
Remember
when their hair
matched?
The rich color
lets her get
away with the
casual blowout,
says Garren.
And the easy
hairstyle keeps
the dress from
looking bridal.
1997
1996
Madonna
The hair is classic Madonna;
her natural texture and
strawberry blonde shade are
so flattering, says her current
hairstylist, Andy Lecompte,
of her look that night, smack
dab in the middle of her
Ray of Light yoga moment.
Hollywood Style
1998
Charlize Theron
The dress and the hair were inspired by 1920s
Hollywood, says Angileri, who slicked the top of
Therons finger waves but left the ends loose that
night. She was nominated for Monster, so we
went for full-on glamour.
2004
Natalie Portman
Just goes to show
how a gorgeous
accessory can make
a simple bun
something special,
says Townsend. Its
actually a vintage
bracelet that I sewed
into her hair with
a needle and thread,
he says. Usually
I use fishing wire to
attach jewelry to the
hair. But I forgot my
needle at home on
the one day nothing
can go wrong!
2005
1997
Nicole Kidman
Wearing a French twist to the Oscars
is expectedand a little stuffy. Why
Kidmans works: her hairs fuzzy
texture paired with matte mulberry
lips. Now that is cool and surprising,
says her hairstylist, Enzo Angileri.
Julia Roberts
Theres so much to love about Robertss look
the night she won the Oscar for Erin Brockovich
like the couture Valentino gown. The vintage
dress called for hair that couldnt be pegged to
any decade, says Normant, who decided on
an intricate chignon that took him just 40 minutes
to make (The longest part was the blowout).
2001
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Reese Witherspoon
Remember when everyone wanted
her bangs? We cut them right
before the Golden Globes. The
glossy blowout made her cut look
extra chic, says Townsend, who also
clipped in lots of extensions and
raked shine spray through the length
for a piecey, California-girl look.
Michelle Williams
The bright red lips prevent the superfair,
superblonde Williams from being
washed out by her yellow Vera Wang
dress. Her romantic side bun ignited a
trend, says Lecompte.
Halle Berry
Her cat-eye liner is so effective
because its done in warm,
shimmering shades that flatter
her skin, says Linter. The pale
lips match her dress to tie the
look together.
Jennifer Aniston
With such an elegant gown, we
wanted to keep the hair simple,
says hairstylist Chris McMillan.
Its classic Jennifer Aniston
hair, worn down and loose with
a deep side part.
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Zo Saldana
Saldanas updo is
the rare blend
of grown-up and
playfuland
tremendously
flattering. I used
dry shampoo to
give the style
volume and a piecey
texture that keeps
it from looking
old-fashioned, says
hairstylist Mara
Roszak, who did
Saldanas hair
that night. And her
bun is just below
the crown, which is
more youthful
than placing it at
the nape.
Jessica
Chastain
Gold cream
shadow on her
lids makes
the winged liner
romantic,
not retro, says
Chastains
makeup artist,
Mai Quynh. It
also reflects the
embroidery in
her dark dress,
brightening up
her whole look.
Hairstylist Jenny
Cho kept things
equally light:
The dress
was really bold,
so we decided
on a breezy
half-up style.
Angelina Jolie
She doesnt like wearing her hair wavy, so I
worked really slowly so thered be no time
to change it, says hairstylist David Babaii, who
used beach spray and two different-size curling
irons on her bone-straight hair. The waves
make her half-up style flirtatious and playful.
Jennifer Lawrence
Smoky eyes and a low bun can be a staid
snoozefest, but false lashes and an imperfect
updo make Lawrences version come alive.
Dempsey alternated short and long false lashes
for the most realistic effect. And Townsend
wrapped sections of Lawrences hair around a
one-inch curling iron before sweeping it into
a bun. (He tied her hair into a tight ponytail first,
so the bun lasted all night.)

They can coax even the finest hair into lush
bombshell material. Top hair pros teach us how to speak
their body language. By Ramona Emerson
The Thick of It
Know-It-Alls
Vest by Reed Krakoff.
Necklace by Pilar
Olaverri. Makeup
colors: Illusion
dOmbre Long Wear
Luminous Eyeshadow
in Mirifique and
Rouge Coco Hydrating
Crme Lip Colour in
Gardnia by Chanel.
Hair: Garren of Garren
New York. Makeup:
Gucci Westman.
Model: Inguna Butane.
Fashion editor: Paul
Cavaco. Details,
see Shopping Guide.
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Remember: Threes a crowd.
I use two styling products, max, on
fine hair, says hairstylist Serge
Normant. First, spritz a thickening
spray over the whole head,
focusing on the roots. Then layer with
mousse for hold. Squirt it directly
onto a vent brush and comb
through hair from roots to ends to get
an even distribution, says Hawkins.
F
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not wild, risky, or out of control. It doesnt
take up a lot of space or get made fun of
on the playground. A person could live her
whole life without anyone even noticing her
spindly strands, which is the problem. Its not that we
need our hair to be the dancing-on-the-tables star
of the party, but it should at least make a glamorous
appearance. Luckily, there are lots of ways to turn up
the volume, whether youre in the stylists chair, at
home, or at the dermatologists office. We asked doc-
tors, cosmetic chemists, and top hairstylists how to
fake thick hair and how to get it for real. Their advice
could never be dismissed as merely fine.
Scissor Tricks
Stylists agree: There
is one cut thats a
home run for fine
hair. Karlie Kloss has
itand you can, too.
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Embrace dry shampoo.
This starchy spray has evolved from a
just-at-the-roots oil absorber to a
full-head texturizer. I use it as more
of a styling aid than a cleanser,
says Normant. It coats the hair and
makes it feel thicker. Give the bottle a
good shake and spray all over
dry hair from about ten inches away.
Use your fingers to tousle it through.
Stylists Thick-Hair Tricks
Volume-building pros share their secrets for getting big hair that lasts. (Not one involves a sock bun.)
Let gravity do the work.
The tried-and-true head flip is still
the best. Blow-dry while running
a vent brush through your hair until
its 80 percent dry, then straighten
up. Finish drying using a medium
round brush to pull hair up
and toward your face in a forward arc.
This creates a curve in the hair
that increases volume, says Hawkins.
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showering, says Josh. If the prod-
uct dries without the heat, it wont
do what you want. However, if
your hair has a natural wave, Roszak
suggests waiting until its 80 per-
cent dry, then flipping it over and
blow-drying for a few minutes while
massaging the roots. This way you
can use your natural volume, and
you wont put as much stress on the
hair, she says.
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improve manageabilitywhich is
great if you have thick or unruly
hair but utterly deflating if your hair
needs support. Since ingredients
are listed by weight, use the same
rule for products as for packaged
food: Dont buy anything that has
the bad stuffin this case, oil or
siliconelisted in the first three
ingredients. Unfortunately, there
are almost as many names for sili-
cone as there are for sugar. Look for
words ending in cone or xane.
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would be better for fine hair than
creamy formulas, but dont be
fooled. Leave-in conditionersin
any formcoat the strands and
weigh hair down, says Josh.
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est airflow, but dont go above
medium heat. High heat makes hair
very smoothand very flat, says
Hawkins. Once roots are dry, blast
them with the cold-shot button to
make those extra inches last.
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eter, so oil weighs it down easily.
Its OK to shampoo daily; it wont
damage your hair. Use a shampoo
with salicylic acid, which helps nor-
malize oil production. Leave it on
for a few minutes for better results.
Sharon Dorram of Sharon Dorram
Color at Sally Hershberger
in New York City reveals how she
uses her paintbrushes and
foils to plump up clients styles.
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the diameter of the hair
shaft by ruffling the cuticle just
enough to create body. Every
strand of hair thats lightened puffs
up to twice its size, says Dorram,
who suggests asking for highlights
around the hairline and crown.
Another benefit of lightening up?
Less grease. Your scalp will still
be producing the same amount of
oil, but rougher cuticles mean
it doesnt spread as easily, so hair
wont get oily as fast, says
cosmetic chemist Mort Westman.
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peroxide and will bulk up
the hair shaft, even if youre only
going one shade darker or
lighter. A lot of people with fine
hair come in wanting more
body and texture, but not a dramatic
color change, so we just lift the
base color slightly, says Dorram.
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conditioners. Here are five more
surprising things that will leave
hair limp.
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Can Do for You
Tip
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dyes. They smooth hair
and can make it look
flatter. (The same goes
for glosses, glazes,
and anything designed
to boost shine.)
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Bimatoprost. The same ingredient
as in the lash lengthener Latisse, this fat-
ty acid is being tested for hair growth on
the scalp. (Some dermatologists admit to
already using it this way.) Theoretically,
hair would grow both longer and
thicker, and so far there is no evidence
that it would darken as it does with
Latisse, says Neil Sadick, a clinical pro-
fessor of dermatology at Weill Cornell
Medical College in New York City, who
was involved in the trials. A prescription
bimatoprost hair thickener could be
available in as little as two years.
Platelet-rich plasma injections.
In this process, a persons own plasma is
injected into thinning areas on the scalp
to stimulate hair growth. Platelets in
the plasma contain growth factors that
jump-start dead follicles and make indi-
vidual strands thicker. Each of the five
or six monthly treatments costs between
$750 and $1,250 and requires two test
tubes of blood. Results are noticeable
in three to six months. We have seen
increased hair growth in the majority of
patients, says Sadick, who performs the
treatment at his office and is researching
ways to manufacture the growth factors
synthetically, so thicker hair wouldnt
require any bloodletting.
Hair cloning. The concept: Scientists
remove a patch of hair-producing cells
from the back of the scalp, multiply them
in a petri dish, and then inject them into
thinning areas. Once there, the cells
would either grow new hair follicles
or reactivate existing ones. While the
technology is still about five years away,
there are encouraging developments.
Recently, researchers from Columbia
University took hair-generating dermal
cells and injected them into human skin
that had been grafted onto mice. New
hair follicles grew in five out of seven of
the grafts. Its a hopeful new step.
Know-It-Alls
Pump Up
the Volume
Too many products flatten
fine hair fast, but the right
ones, applied strategically,
will have people mistaking
you for Connie Brittonor at
least her distant cousin.
LOral Paris Volume
Filler Thickening
Shampoo. Many
volumizing shampoos
can make hair feel
thickeralso
drier, stickier, and
a little tangly. This one
left our hair soft and so lifted
that we hardly needed
styling products.
Oribe Thick Dry
Finishing Spray. Any
bridal-party veteran
knows that crunchy,
30-pin updos have
one big benefit:
full, lush-looking hair
at breakfast the next
morning. This spray
creates that effect without
seven hours in a French twist.
John Frieda Luxurious
Volume Volume
Building Mousse. This
superlight mousse
is made specifically for
people with fine hair,
meaning it has fewer
weighty silicones than
other formulations.
Tigi Bed Head
Superstar Queen for a
Day Thickening Spray.
Maybe its the silly
name. Or the goofy
pink bottle. But stylists
always pull this very
covertly from their kits
at fashion shows.
Because its low in alcohol,
its less drying than other
thickening sprays, but it still
plumps hair instantly. Spritz
throughout damp hair or
use it to revive limp roots at
the end of the day.
Bumble and Bumble
Prt--Powder.
This delicate dry
shampoo in its
opalescent bottle
may look dainty,
but its a killer oil
obliterator. Sprinkle it only on
your roots or in greasy bangs.
The Future of Thicker, Fuller Hair
Three cutting-edge treatments could blow up the way we think about thin hair.
Miracle Grow
Decades after minoxidil launched as a hair-thickening product (under
the Rogaine brand), its still the only topical hair-growth treatment approved
by the FDA. It also remains something women are embarrassed to buy
and use. Pantene hopes to change that with its new, more vanity-friendly
minoxidil product: Pantene Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women.
It contains 2 percent minoxidil, the highest concentration approved by the
FDA for women. If you dont see results after six months, consider
switching to an over-the-counter 5 percent solution for men, which many
dermatologists sanction for their female patients.
Dress by Thakoon.
Necklace by
Robert Lee Morris.
Ready Eyeshadow
2.0 in The Vision
by BareMinerals.
Hair: Damien
Boissinot. Makeup:
Fulvia Farolfi.
Model: Shannan
Click. Fashion
editor: Siobhan
Bonnouvrier.
Details, see
Shopping Guide.
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Cool-
Girl
Hair
Hairstyle Special
ou know how the cool crowd always
lives downtown? Except for the ones
who live uptown? And how theyre
young and artsy? That is, if theyre not
hip and techy?
It used to be that just the models
were the cool girls, but now they come
from everywhere, says hairstylist Matt
Fugate. In fact, my coolest clients prob-
ably work at Google.
The common denominatorthe very things that bestow their
coolnessis these womens inherent unpretentiousness. They
are totally comfortable with who they are, and thats why trends
always come from the cool girls, says Fugate. They take risks.
So what does all this look like? Waves that havent been
blown slick. A braid that you may have slept in. Hair color that
could be your own. The trick is that its effortless, says hair-
stylist Chris McMillan. I should rephrase: It looks effortless.
ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY CATHERINE Q. ONEILL
Let down your ponytail,
mess up your braid,
and toss that flatiron. All
the cool kids are
doing it. By Danielle Pergament
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Model Anna
Selezneva in Paris
Fashion editors
Chloe Kerman,
Julia Sarr-Jamois,
and Francesca
Burns in Paris
Model Jessica Hart in
New York City
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Topknot
Blogger Alexandra
Spencer at
Lincoln Center in
New York City
Lily Donaldson in
New York City
Alexa Chung
in London
Fishtails can be dressy,
too. Actress Diane
Kruger wore hers to the
Cannes Film Festival.
1
Pull the hair into a loose side
ponytail and secure it with a
bungee. Tease the ponytail a little
and divide it into two sections,
which were now going
to call Section A and Section B.
2
Take a quarter-inch piece of
hair from the outside of Section
A and cross it over to the inside of
Section B. Do the same thing on the
other side. Repeat, grabbing a new
piece from each of the two sections
until you only have a few inches
left. Secure with a clear elastic.
3
Unhook the bungee. The whole
braid will fall down an inch or
two. (Its supposed to.)
4
Finally, hold the bottom with
one hand and run the other
straight up toward the base, says
Buckett. Youre basically giving your
braid texture with an Indian burn.
Once you learn how to do the fishtail braid (read on),
you have to learn how to mess it up. It cant be
too perfect, says Buckett. In fact, the best-case
scenario is that you start with frizzy hair.
The Messy
Fishtail
Jennifer
Morrison
in Toronto
The texture of the most appealing knot
isnt all that surprising: wispy, relaxed,
and laden with undertones of cant be
bothered. The placement, on the other
hand, is completely deliberate. Its
way the hell up there, says Fugate. Its
the same topknot weve been seeing,
but messierlike it was slept on.
STEP ONE: Make a
ponytail on the top of
your head.
STEP TWO: Twist it
around until its a bun
and pin it down.
STEP THREE: Ruffle
your hands over your
whole head, bun
included, to make sure
its not perfect.
POSTSCRIPT: Dont
wimp outthis bad boy
goes smack on top of
the head. Says Fugate:
The reason all these girls
love this style is that it
makes them look taller.
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Ponytail
Theres a long, involved way to do the new ponytail
and a quick, easy way. Guess which one were
going to try? Its a waste of time to blow out your hair
and spray volumizer at the crown, says McMillan.
Instead, just gather all the hair at the nape of the neck
and tie it with something loosea ribbon, a leather
cord. Pull the sides of your hair down so they cover
your ears slightly, says McMillan.
If you have fine
hair, tease
the crown first.
A stretched-out
elastic works
well here.
Want to mess it
up more? Tug
out a few shorter
layers in front.
1
Spray a volumizer throughout
damp hair and rough-dry with
your head flipped upside down.
2
Once hair is 75 percent dry,
part it in the middle and pull it
into two low pigtails. (If your hair is
very coarse or curly, blow it dry
completely.) Leaving the ends out
so they stay straight, pin the rest
into two buns set loosely against
your head, Princess Leia style.
3
Aim the blow-dryer at the buns
for several minutes, until they
feel fully dry. If you have coarse
or curly hair, mist them lightly with a
flexible-hold hair spray.
4
Undo the pins and rake out the
hair with your fingers. Voil:
perfect imperfection.
Blogger Candice
Lake (right)
with Tanja Gacic
in Sydney
Jessica Alba in
Los Angeles
MURRAYS POMADE:
A tiny dab of this
nongritty paste creates
lived-in waves.
MOROCCANOIL PURE
ARGAN OIL: Accentuate
blunt ends and flick-y
layers by working a few
drops into dry strands.
LORAL PARIS
OMBR TOUCH:
The fingertip
comb makes
it easy to
paint on light,
targeted color.
Cool Tools
Actress Dree
Hemingway at
the Independent
Spirit Awards
This started as a backlash against the professional blowout, says
McMillan. Smooth hair looks high-maintenance. While this cool, schlubby
texture isnt fussy, per se, you cant exactly call it no-maintenance.
Model
Freja Beha
Erichsen in
Paris
GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE
DE-CONSTRUCTED BEACH
CHIC TEXTURIZING
SPRAY: Mist it in straight or
wavy hair for a more
groovy, bedhead-y vibe.
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Regine Berthelot paints on
a deep-cleaning mask at
the Caudalie Vinotherapie
Spa at the Plaza Hotel in
New York City.
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February 2014 Facials
Face Book
The best facials from Manhattan to Santa
Monica. Get more recommendations
for salons and spas across the country at
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Caudalie Vinotherapie
Spa at the Plaza Hotel
Regine Berthelot
1 W. 58th St., 212-265-3182
The word: Berthelots clients
include tough-to-impress
dermatologists.
The feel: Spa meets wine bar,
with serene treatment rooms
and a wall of premiere crus.
The treatment: After deep
cleansing and extractions,
Berthelot smoothed a face oil
over our skin before zapping
bacteria with a high-frequency
wand. She then jump-started
our circulation with a mas-
sage from head to toe.
Bottom line: The Caudalie
products were lovely, but Ber-
thelot was the real star here:
She worked wonders clearing
up our problem skin. $205
and up.
Cecilia Wong Skin
Care
Cecilia Wong
224 Fifth Ave., 212-213-8520
The word: Wong studied with
celebrity facialist Joanna Var-
gas as well as in Hong Kong.
The feel: Situated in an unin-
spiring office building, the
space is nice but not fancy.
The treatment: To plump our
skin, Wong used an enzyme
peel and high-pressure blasts
of oxygen infused with her own
Black Currant Serum. Then
she put us under LED lights to
tone down inflammation.
Bottom line: Wongs years of
training paid off: Our skin
looked pretty and poreless
for at least a week. $175 and
up.
Mzia Shiman Spa
Mzia Shiman
5 E. 59th St., 212-933-4389
The word: Most of the Victorias
Secret models see Shiman
before the annual show.
The feel: A true urban oasis,
with wood accents, warm
lighting, and total silence.
The treatment: The O
2
Intra-
ceutical Oxygen Treatment
involves thorough extrac-
tions, a slathering of serums,
and a misting of cool oxygen
for about 30 minutes.
Bottom line: Weve heard that
oxygen treatments are a gim-
mick, but we beg to differ
af ter seei ng how dewy,
young, and healthy our skin
looked. Triple Glow, $600.
Philadelphia
Fabriq Spa
728 S. Fourth St.,
215-922-3235
The word: This spa combines
all-natural ingredients and
high-tech equipment.
The feel: Small, intimate, and
full of antique furniture.
The treatment: We spoke briefly
with our aesthetician before
she painted on an enzyme
mask that left our touchy skin
burning. We spoke up, and
she wiped it away but then
proceeded to try not one but
two equally stinging formulas.
When she finally switched to
plan Bextractions, LED
lights, and gentle masksour
traumatized skin ended up
feeling relatively calm.
Bottom line: Yes, our skin
glowed the next day, but being
ignored left us red in the face.
$90 and up.
Washington,
D.C.
Nectar Skin Bar
Malaika Eastman
1633 Wisconsin Ave., NW,
202-333-4332
The word: Its one of George-
towns most luxurious spas.
The feel: The entire space is
lavender, both inside and out.
The treatment: Eastman used
three masks (one to remove
impurities, one to soften dry
spots, and one to calm), inter-
spersing extractions and mas-
sages in between.
Bottom line: There was noth-
ing cutting-edge about our
facial, but we loved the radi-
ant results. $120.
Atlanta
Exhale Atlanta
Svetlana Smirnova
1065 Peachtree St.,
404-720-5000
The word: The fitness and spa
center has buzzCore Fusion
classes and hard-core facials.
The feel: The entrance i s
filled with energetic exercis-
ers, but the spa is dimly lit
and tranquil.
The treatment: The Power
Facial lived up to its name:
Smirnova exfoliated our skin
before extractions, numbing
the monster zit on our chin
with cream so we barely felt
a pinch. Then she tackled
our two biggest issues (wrin-
kles and blemishes) with a
tingly mask and LED lights.
Bottom line: Exhales facial
whipped our skin into shape,
leaving it tighter and smooth-
er. $245.
Directory
Gina Guzzetta at the Peninsula
Spa in New York City cleanses
the skin with a milky wash.
She places a thin cloth over the
face in preparation for a mask.
The mask helps brighten
and moisturize the skin.
After ten minutes, Guzzetta
lifts off the cloth and the mask.
OUR STAR RATINGS: Poor Fair Good Great Practically Perfect Blew Us Away
The Peninsula Spa
Gina Guzzetta
700 Fifth Ave., New York City, 212-956-2888
The word: Top makeup artists (Tom Pecheux) rave about the
glow-enhancing, extraction-free Biologique Recherche facials.
The feel: Candlelit, with Asian decor and bamboo everything.
The treatment: Guzzetta used a milky face wash, a chilly mask, and
serums to unclog our pores instead of a lancet, then promised
face-lift-quality firming with her vigorous face massage.
Bottom line: This facial gets you looking good fast: The massage
instantly plumped our skin and left us looking luminous. And
our blemishes shrank down to nothing without any sharp
objects. $225.
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My Vida Spa
Amy Knaus
5887 Sunset Dr.,
305-663-1402
The word: Knaus is known as a
compassionate aesthetician.
The feel: South Asia meets
South Miami, with Sisal rugs
and Hindu deities.
The treatment: To nix our hor-
monal breakouts, Knaus
used traditional techniques
(extractions), fancy tools (a
high-frequency wand), and a
mi x of bri ghteni ng and
acne-fighting cleansers.
Bottom line: We emerged with
a fresh complexionand a
new regular facialist. $95.
Chicago
Dermatology &
Aesthetics
of Wicker Park
Amy Peterson
1455 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-276-1100
The word: The medical facial
treats serious skin issues.
The feel: Clinical and spare,
like a doctors office.
The t reat ment : Pe t e r s on
launched into a lactic-acid
peel, then a brightening serum
to fade our dark spots. Then
came an unexpected treat: a
calming lavender mask and
lengthy massage.
Bottom l i ne: The resul t s-
focused treatment was also
pampering. We left feeling as
refreshed and restored as our
skin. $200.
Houston
Estilo Salon & Spa
Vanessa Tort
2521 Hazard St., 713-807-7409
The word: Tort has a knack for
treating problem skin.
The feel: Her tranquil sanctu-
ary smelled of jasmine.
The treatment: To soothe our
dry spots, Tort rubbed on a gel
cleanser and a creamy mask
that toned down any redness.
She finished with a light arm,
neck, and shoulder massage.
Bottom line: We wish Tort had
been gentler with extractions
and tougher with the mas-
sage, but its the first time a
facial left us splotch-less. $90
and up.
Seattle
Honeysuckle
Boutique Day Spa
Molly Griffith
5308 Ballard Ave., NW,
206-551-0988
The word: Griffiths fame is
growing for her amazing
facials and friendly manner.
The feel: Charming, with gold
cast-iron antiques.
The treatment: We were 15
minutes late, but Griffith
treated us to a rhythmic face
massage instead of a guilt
trip. When we confessed that
wed never had extractions,
she made sure to take it easy.
Bottom line: Griffith won us
over with her kindness
and the fact that our first
extraction experience left
us unscathed. $95 and up.
San
Francisco
International Orange
2044 Fillmore St.,
415-563-5000
The word: Gwyneth Paltrow
and Julia Roberts are fans of
this spa and yoga studio.
The feel: Zen in attitude and
decor, with a please practice
silence sign at the entrance.
The treatment: Our aestheti-
cian used a cocktail of fruit
enzymes, including a cran-
berry scrub that we loved
(and bought) and a ting-
ling pumpkin-papaya-and-
pineapple mask that rid us of
our blackheads and ashy cast.
Bottom line: Inner peace and a
voucher for a free yoga class
were nice perks, but our gor-
geous skin was the real pay-
off. $145 and up.
Los Angeles
Cristina Radu
European Skincare
Cristina Radu
8712 Wilshire Blvd.,
310-855-0888
The word: Radu is rumored to
treat Jennifer Aniston.
The feel: Secretive; you have to
be buzzed in at the gate and
at the door.
The treatment: Radu cleans,
massages, and unclogs pores
(with medical tweezers), and
offers a specific solution. For
us, that meant microderm-
abrasion; microcurrents to
push in a thick, hydrating
serum; and a collagen mask.
Bottom line: Theres no ques-
ti on why A-l i sters pass
through Radus gatesand
pay handsomel y for i t :
The extractions were pain-
less, the massage was heav-
enly, and our skin looked the
best it has in ages. $300.
Lea Advanced
Skincare
Lea Eigard
417 N. Camden Dr., Beverly
Hills, 310-278-2221
The word: Eigard was a clinical
aesthetician for celebrity der-
matologist Harold Lancer.
The feel: Health clinic meets
elegant living room.
The treatment: Eigard tailored
her traditional facial to our
dry, red skin, prescribing a
deep-cleansing treatment
with a Clarisonic brush, a rich
enzyme serum to hydrate, and
her intense facial massage to
lift our eyelids and cheeks.
Bottom line: Eigard fans love
her LED treatments, but her
basic facial is pretty excep-
tional: Our skin looked so
perky and clear that we went
foundation-free for a week.
$130 and up.
Shin Beauty Bungalow
1025 Montana Ave., Santa
Monica, 310-310-3128
The word: Shins facials have
immediately noticeable results.
The feel: The treatment bun-
galow outside the salon feels
like an island escape.
The treatment: Microdermabra-
sion, an antioxidant-packed
mask, and a mild lactic acid
peel in place of extractions to
coddle our dull, sensitive skin.
Bottom line: We were so
impressed with the silky,
spotless results, we were will-
ing to overlook that our
90-minute appointment only
lasted 70. $375.
Reported by: Allure staff, New
York City; Jolene Hart,
Philadelphia; Caroline Cullen,
Washington, D.C.; Emily Foley,
Atlanta; Nikki Novo, Miami; Nicole
Pearl, Chicago; Holly Crawford,
Houston; Lisa Stasiulewicz, Seattle;
Renee Trilivas, San Francisco;
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Tagline: Find your first mate.
Dating data: Users choose from three
levels of membership: Nautilus, Captain,
and Admiral. According to CNBC, the
site has been approached about filming
a reality television show.
Typical profile banter: Landlocked
romantic looking for someone special
to help raise the main mast.
GlutenFree Singles
Tagline: Enjoy life with a GF partner!
Dating data: Started by two friends,
one with celiac disease and the other
with gluten intolerance, the site
includes a dating blog with tips on
making gluten-free desserts for your
sweetheart.
Typical profile banter: Lettuce
be friends.
Farmersonly.com
Tagline: City folks just dont get it!
Dating data: Outstanding in their
field: The site averages a wedding every
week among its 100,000-plus
members and offers same- as well
as opposite-sex matchmaking options.
Typical profile banter: Im really
lonely, but Im too busy to date during
harvest season.
Trekkie Dating
Tagline: Set phasers toflirt!
Dating data: Allows users to send
suggestive Star Trekthemed
messages, including Tell me of this
thing you humans call (pause) love.
Typical profile banter: Shall I compare
thee to mutara nebula?
Cupidtino
Tagline: Meet an Apple fanboy or girl.
Dating data: An Apple device is
mandatory for signing up, logging in,
and sharing your favorite apps, videos,
and music from iTunes on the site.
Typical profile banter: Lets just say I
still own my 512k, upgraded to a
512e so it could read 800k floppies.
Meet Markets
Dating websites have made a
business out of finding love
for everyoneand we do mean
everyone. Heres where to
seek out some unusually specific
soul mates. By Alexandra Owens
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The Atlasphere
Tagline: Connecting admirers of The
Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged.
Dating data: Of the online communitys
16,798 members with dating
profiles, 12,784 are men and only 4,014
are women (at press time).
Typical profile banter: As an
Objectivist, I am always looking for
people to spend time with who have
similar views on life and philosophy
and their associated tangents of politico-
economic systems.
Purrsonals
Tagline: Where cat lovers meet
and greet.
Dating data: It has the opposite gender
skew of the Atlaspheremore than two
thirds of Purrsonals users are women.
(Perhaps the two sites should organize
a mixer.) Joining gives members access
to dating profiles as well as multiple
feline-advice blogs, plus a bonus cat-care
e-book valued at $15.
Typical profile banter: Looking for a
catsual encounter.
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uick: Who do you think
of when you hear the
words American beau-
ty? Christie Brinkley,
right? You cant help
itthe quintessential
American archetype has
blonde hair, big blue
eyes, and lots of teeth.
Or wait. Maybe you think
of Ali MacGraw, with her
pin-straight brown hair
and East Coast prep-
piness. What if Halle
Berry and her choppy
little haircut and perfect-
ly perfect skin come to
mind? If the American beauty label could be stuck
on any hair color or skin tone, what, in 2014, does
it actually mean? Its as broad a question as what it
means to be American.
If you look at the entire picture of female beauty
over the last few centuries (and disregard momen-
tary blips of grunge or goth), American women have
always been portrayed as wholesome. For more
than a century, a healthy, athletic look has been the
American cultural ideal, says Kathy Peiss, a profes-
sor of American history at the University of Pennsylvania.
The first time we put a face to this woman was in the
late nineteenth century. The Gibson girl took the Euro-
American world by storm, says Lois Banner, a profes-
sor of history and gender studies at the University of
Southern California and the author of Marilyn: The
Passion and the Paradox (Bloomsbury USA). She was
tall and athletic. There was nothing weak or frail about
her. The concept of American beauty now had a defin-
ing characteristic: She was healthy.
Then came globalizationbut not the kind youre
thinking of. The pinup girls of World War II were
morale boosters for soldiers, says Banner. Hollywood
was producing photographs of these women and
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
American
You know the freshly scrubbed, athletic look
that defines American beauty? Turns out its been
centuries in the making. By Danielle Pergament
Brooke Shields
All
Candice Bergen
Michelle Phillips
Diana Ross
Ali MacGraw
Halle Berry
Christie Brinkley
Cindy Crawford
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PURE AND SIMPLE
A chunky braid and clean
makeup comprise
the sporty American look.
On Elisabeth Erm: Silk top
by Altuzarra. Cuffs by
Jennifer Fisher. Makeup
colors: ColorStay
ShadowLinks in Blush,
Cream Blush in Pinched,
and Color Burst Matte
Balm in Elusive by Revlon.
These pages: Hair,
Diego Da Silva; makeup,
Dotti; manicure, Sheril
Bailey. Fashion editor:
Paul Cavaco. Details, see
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The cornerstone of
American beauty is healthy,
warm, glowing skin,
says makeup artist Dotti,
who skips powder
altogether so the skin stays
dewy. On Senait Gidey:
Cady dress by Ralph Lauren
Collection. Bracelets
from Orly Genger by Jaclyn
Mayer. Makeup colors:
Flamed Out Shadow Pot in
Melted Caramel, Clean
Glow Blusher in Peaches,
and LipPerfection Jumbo
Gloss Balm in Cocoa
Twist by CoverGirl. Details,
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sending them all over the world. This was the Betty Grable
era. The pinup archetype was healthy, sure, but she added
a new, distinct Americanism to our identity: She was as
sweet and innocent as apple pie. (Which was a revealing
paradox given that she was also a sex symbol.)
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he French cornered the mar-
ket on sexy when they laced
up their first corset. English
roses were as prim as their
moniker implied. But Amer-
icans were perceived as the
innocent ones, says Ban-
ner. American beauty was
childlike. Its shown up in lit-
erature for centuries. Henry
James always cast Americans
in this lighthe wrote about
American women as inno-
cent in the face of European sophistication.
Its an image thats been exported with Levis and ham-
burgers. America started as a new, innocent nation, says
Banner. We didnt undergo the traumas of Europe. We
had the wide open spaces, the land of the free, the cheer-
leaders, and the prom queensit all ties together.
For decades, aside from hairstyles or hemlines, the
ideal American beauty was constant, with variations on
a theme. Then came the 1960s. The civil rights move-
ment changed everything, says Geoffrey Jones, a profes-
sor at Harvard Business School and the author of Beauty
Imagined: A History of the Global Beauty Industry
(Oxford University Press). Up until then, the beauty
industry had been highly segregated, but the beauty
industry broadly follows political and social trends. Like
so many other things that were ignited by that decade, the
worlds definition of American beauty would irrevocably
change. In 1974, Beverly Johnson became the first black
model to be on the cover of Vogue. And right there next
to her clear skin and perfect teeth were the words our
American-look issue.
After that, whatever barriers were left came tumbling
down. Because of the movement of Latina and Asian
women in the culture, we have arrived at a place with a less
white view of beauty, says Peiss. We direct your attention to
that original trend forecaster, the U.S. Census. Between 2000
and 2010, the number of people who reported a mixed-race
background grew 32 percent (or roughly 9 million).
Race is still an important feature, and the color of
peoples skin is noticed, but it doesnt make a big differ-
ence in how we perceive beauty, says Peiss. Above all,
American beauty connotes someone who is fresh, more
pretty than beautiful, and very healthy.
Within our expanding definition, beauty in America is
accessible to anyone from any place or of any heritage. As
long as you look wholesome and healthyoh, and you also
have really good teethwell, then, welcome to the club.
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+Pure and Simple
THE HAIR: Can we assume that
everyone can do a basic braid?
Great. Now moving on to the less
obvious: Salt sprays are the secret
weapon for thick, messy braids.
Hairstylist Diego Da Silva saturates
dry hair from the roots to midlength
(where the braid would start) with
Wella Professionals Ocean Spritz to
make it dry but flexible. Then he blows out the top
sections, pulling each one straight up with a round
brush to create volume at the roots. If you have
fine hair, set the dryer to low heat, advises Da Silva.
Rough up the roots to create a pretty, undone
texture. Make a deep side part, gather the hair over
the opposite shoulder, and braid it, securing it
three inches from the bottom with a clear elastic.
THE MAKEUP: I always mix a few shades of blush on
the cheeks for a more natural look, says Dotti. Sweep
apricot cream blush across the cheeks (use a shade
closer to orange if you have medium or dark skin),
then dab pink cream blush right on the apples (berry
looks best on dark skin). Finish by blurring the edges
gently with a makeup sponge. ALEXANDRA TUNELL
HOW-TO
+All Natural
THE HAIR: To create what
Da Silva calls a soft, modern
Afro (and what we call totally
sexy and lush), he wraps
one-inch sections around a
three-quarter-inch curling
iron, spritzing with firm-hold
hair spray as he goes. If
you have very thick or curly
hair, first comb a straightening creamtry
Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Styling
Creamthrough damp hair, then blow-dry
with the nozzle. Use your fingers to open and
separate the curls until your whole head is a
blurry cloud of curls, waves, and flyaways.
THE MAKEUP: The first step toward gorgeous,
radiant skin isnt highlighterthats the
second step. First, you need BB cream or tinted
moisturizer. Rub it in only where needed
(under the eyes, around the nose, and on the
chin for most of us). Dont cover up the
natural dewiness of your skin. With a golden
look, you never want matte skin, says
Dotti. Tap champagne highlighter along your
brow bones and cheekbones. Now heres
the leap of faith: Dab the same highlighter in a
stripe from the bridge of your nose all the
way to the tip and blend it well. It makes your
bone structure more pronounced. A. T.
THE HAIR: Beachy, windblown hair is always appealingeven when
youre thousands of miles from Malibu. Hold a one-and-a-quarter-inch
curling iron horizontally and, starting an inch below the roots, wrap a
two-inch section of hair around the iron (over the clamp), toward the head.
Once you get halfway down the hair, stop. Release it after a few seconds.
Now wrap the bottom half of the same section in the opposite direction.
This technique makes the hair bouncier at the ends, says Da Silva.
Once youve finished the whole head, mess up all your hard work with a
texturizer, like LOral Paris Advanced Hairstyles Txt It Tousle Waves Spray.
Mist it everywhere and tousle with your fingers.
THE MAKEUP: To complement classic beachy hair, Dotti likes classic beachy makeup. Choose
a matte powder bronzer thats yellow-based (pink-based bronzers make you look more
flushed than sun-kissed) and dust it, full circle, along the hairline and jawline before heading
inward to the cheeks, nose, eyelids, chinpretty much everywhere except the hollows
of your cheeks. To make sure there isnt a harsh line between your face and neck, sweep the
bronzer from your jawline a few inches down your neck. If you go too dark, you can always
brush translucent powder on top to soften it. A. T.
HOW-TO
+Easy Warmth
With our expanding
definition, beauty
in America is accessible
to anyone from any
place or of any heritage.
At right, from top: Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Pinched
(left) and Make Up For Ever HD Second Skin Cream Blush in 210;
Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow in Tansoleil (left) and LOral Paris
Visible Lift Blush in Berry Lift; Yves Saint Laurent Cream Blush in 4
(left) and Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush in Plum Wine.
Below, from left: E.L.F. Baked Highlighter in
Moonlight Pearls, Physicians Formula Super BB cream,
and Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer.
At left, from top: NYX Matte Bronzer in Dark Tan, Rimmel London Maxi Bronzer in Sun Queen,
and Smashbox Bronzer in Suntan Matte. R
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The golden rule of bronzer:
The sun doesnt make anyone
sparkle. I prefer bronzers
with no shimmer, says Dotti.
On Shu Fei: Cotton linen
coat, silk blouse, wool pants,
and leather belt by Michael
Kors. Makeup colors: Fit
Me Bronzer in Forever Warm
and ColorSensational The
Color Elixir in Nude Illusion
by Maybelline New York.
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T
hink of hairstyles in the 1980s and
you think, Wham! (No, we dont mean
the band.) The decade that opened
with disco and closed with grunge was
an explosion of hair: perms, waves,
crimping, the sheer volume of space
it took up on the planet. Its easy
to make fun of some of those looks
now, but hairdressers were pushing
boundaries and taking risks in ways that had never been
done before, says hairstylist Chris McMillan. And right
now, with everything thats going on in fashion, Im com-
pletely inspired by the 80s.
Notice how he didnt say completely copying. The
difference between then and now is that back then,
the hair was big and crunchy, and now its big and touch-
able. Back then, some would shave the underside of the
head; now you can just pin it back. Its not quite as
aggressive as it was, says McMillan. Nevertheless, youll
need three things: mousse, hair spray, and attitude. Be
ballsy, he says. Thats what the 80s were all about.
Leave the spiral
perms and
mall bangs to your
yearbook. These
new looks bring the
best elements of
the decadevolume,
asymmetry, and a
whole lot of
attitudestraight
into 2014.
By Danielle Pergament
PHOTOGRAPHED BY GREG KADEL
80s
Moment
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FAUX
UNDERCUT
The top is voluminous,
and the bottom is
tight and slick. Polyester-
blend coat by Emilio
Pucci. Swimsuit by DKNY.
Watch by Rubr. Makeup
colors: Color Design
Sensational Effects Eye
Shadow in Pose and
Rouge in Love Lipcolor
in Jolis Matins by
Lancme. These pages:
Hair, Chris McMillan of
Chris McMillan, The
Salon; makeup, Mariel
Barrera; manicure, Kiyo
Okada of Garren New
York. Model: Alyssa
Miller. Fashion editor:
Paul Cavaco. Details,
see Shopping Guide.
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ON THE SIDE
The trick is to use
long brush strokes and
a lot of hair spray for
that classically 80s
swoop, says McMillan.
Sequined dress from
Saint Laurent by Hedi
Slimane. Makeup
colors: The Eyeshadow
in Vulcano, The
Lipstick in Nude, and
The Nail Lacquer in
Dahlia by Dolce &
Gabbana. Details, see
Shopping Guide.

DALE BOZZIO OF MISSING PERSONS
When I saw Dale Bozzio in concert, I was
mesmerized. That shock of pink hair was
the coolest thing of all time. Its everywhere
now, but this is where it came from.
BELINDA CARLISLE
That look was so feminine and so Beverly
Hills at the time. Belinda was a rocker
with a bobjust think of that! Every time I cut
hair into a bob, Im thinking of Belinda.
MADONNA
As soon as Madonna came on the
scene, everything changed. Every time
you saw her it was a different look,
and she nailed it every time. She taught
me not to be afraid of change.
80S PUNK
I was never a huge fan of punk
hair, but it brought androgyny to
the forefront. I still love giving
girls boyish cutsand this was
the root of that look.
JOSIE BORAIN IN THE CALVIN KLEIN ADS
Those ads rocked my world. The hair
was natural and effortless but so exciting. Its
masculine hair done in such a sexy way.
RENE SIMONSEN
That choppy bob with the
layers all pushed forward
was the precursor to the
Rachel cut I did 15 years later
on Jennifer Aniston.
Flex Time
If your hair crunches, either you live in the Arctic and its frozen solidor
youre using a vintage can of hair spray. The technology in hair spray, gel,
and mousse has changed dramatically, says cosmetic chemist NiKita
Wilson, who adds that the major difference comes from improvements in
the fixatives (what holds the hair). Fixatives are like scaffolding around a
building, she says. In the 80s, the scaffolding was hard and stiff, and if it
broke, you got white flakes. Today, the scaffolding is flexible and it bends,
so the hair doesnt get that crackly texture. Which is always a good thing.
Flash
Back
The 80s was the decade that
influenced me more than any
other, says McMillan.
These looks are his inspiration.
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Sexy Shag
The volume at the crown and the
pieciness in the front cant be overstated,
says McMillan. Thats why its so sexy.
Blow-dry the hair with a round brush so its
smooth but not quite stick-straight. Lift the
hair at the roots as you go, says McMillan.
You dont want it to lie flat against the head.
Rub a dime-size dab of pomade between
your palms to warm it up, then swipe it over
your fingertips and run them through your
hair from midlength to the ends. Randomly
twist a few sections at the ends to get that
piecey texture, says McMillan. We like Garnier
Fructis Style Pixie Play Crafting Cream.
Flip the head over and spray it with a
flexible-hold hair spray while shaking out
your hair. This will give you more
volume and lift at the crown without having
to tease, says McMillan.
Flip the head back up and pull pieces forward
over the ears, toward the face. If the hair doesnt
stay put, add more pomade and more hair
spray. Eventually, it will submit, says McMillan.
Get the Looks
HOW-TO
On the Side
First off, you cant be afraid of hair spray. The ratio of spray to hair
is practically one to one. But heres how you keep it from becoming
Working Girl: Go with a flexible formula, like Living Proof Flex
Shaping Hairspray, so the style will move if you, you know, walk.
HOW-TO
Faux Undercut
Think of this look as two styles divided by a very precise part running
along the back of your head. Keep the part sharp or it will be messy.
The higher the part, the more severe this will look, says McMillan.
Divide dry hair into two horizontal
sections: Starting at the hairline one
inch above the ear, use a comb to
create a straight, horizontal part all
the way around the head.
Gather the top section and tie it into
a ponytail to get it out of the way.
Spray the part with hair spray to
keep it from getting fuzzy, says
McMillan. This is where you create
the undercut: Pull all the hair
on the bottom half of the head into
a very tight ponytail. Tighter. Nope,
still tighter. Twist the ponytail until
its a stiff rope, then pin it vertically
against the base of the head like a
small French twist.
Take out the elastic from the top
ponytail and scrunch in a handful
of strong-hold mousse. (We like
Vidal Sasson Pro Series Extra Firm
Hold Mousse.) Then blow out the
top portion of hair (even though its
dry) with a round brush, pulling
upward as you go. After a few
minutes, spray a volumizer at the
roots, then finish blowing it out.
Once the hair is dry, spray it with
hair spray. Then spray a boar-bristle
brush with more hair spray and
brush the hair straight up. Using
your hands and the brush, pull and
shape the hair until its higher than
you think it should be (it will settle).
Blow-dry your hair upside down.
When its basically dry, stop and
spray volumizer at the roots, then
keep going until its all dry, says
McMillan. We like Nexxus Hydra-Light
Weightless Moisture Root Lift Mist.
Flip your head up and, with a
boar-bristle brush in one hand and
hair spray in the other, brush all
the hair to one side, spraying the
roots with each stroke. Repeat again
and again until youve built up long,
voluminous swoops. You cant be
precious, says McMillan. Dont be
afraid to brush the hair from one
side to the other, to the back, to the
front, wherever. Thats how youre
going to get the volume.
To add waves, wrap sections around a
round brush and spray some more.
Once youve got the volume, brush
all of your hair to one side. Spray
a few more times, then slide a large
hairpin straight up from the nape
of the neck to keep the hair in place,
says McMillan.
TIP
Superlong hair
wont hold this
style as well, so
focus on the front
sections only.
TIP
If the style droops, spritz
hair spray at the
roots and tug upward.
Grab a volumizer, a blow-dryer, and a can
of hair spray (or four). Its time to go big.
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The face-framing pieces
come forward, not down,
says McMillan. Thats
what gives this style its
edge. This works best
with long, eye-skimming
bangs. Viscose top by
Emporio Armani. Makeup
colors: Infallible Eye
Shadow in Eternal Black
and Colour Caresse
Wet Shine Stain in Pink
Perseverance by
LOral Paris. Details, see
Shopping Guide.
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Super
Rich
T
here are excellent creamswhite, unscented, in plastic
bottles, maybe with a pumpthat are made to be swiped
on quickly and liberally after a shower. They prevent
scaliness, calm redness, or address other skin concerns
with no-nonsense efficiency. And dont get us wrong:
Were grateful to have them. But then there are the other
creams. The ones that are the reason vanity tables were
invented. They come in heavy glass jars that twist open
with a satisfying thwok. The pale pink contents are vel-
vety smooth, thick without being suffocating, and smell
like an intriguing mix of spring and freshness and all
that is good in the world. Slapping them on would feel like a crime; their richness
seems to awaken a deep, instinctual need to massage them in slowly, deliberately.
These creams are not only about how they make you look but about how they
make you feel. Which is pretty damned good.
Of course, all that pleasure comes at a price. A price like $390, $615, or even
$1,000 for an ounce or so of cream or serum in an exquisite container. You might
spend a bit more for a pair of Louboutin slingbacks or a Lanvin clutchsomething
that doesnt run out after a month or two. But these price tags arent arbitrary, or
provocative in the How could they possibly be worth it? sense. We dont crave
them despite their cost but, at least in part, because of it.
This aspect of human nature isnt new. In one famous experiment, researchers
told subjects they were tasting various types of Cabernet Sauvignon ranging in cost
from $5 to $90. Despite the fact that some of the prices were fake, subjects in the
study, conducted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the California
Institute of Technology, gave the expensive vintages higher ratings across the
board. And when they thought they were enjoying the pricier glasses, MRI scans
showed a surge of activity in the part of the brain that experiences pleasure. In the
beauty realm, expensive creams have always been desirable, notes Kathy Peiss,
a professor of American history at the University of Pennsylvania. Even poorly
paid women in the Great Depression spent lavishly on skin care. But heres what is
notable: Between October 2012 and September 2013, sales of skin-care products
costing $150 or more skyrocketed 20 percent, according to the market-research
firm NPD Group. (Compare that with the 7 percent jump in skin-care sales overall.)
Weve been seeing this higher-price category growing for several years now since
the recession, says NPDs Karen Grant, a global beauty-industry analyst. Skin care
is proving to be a category where people see a desire to invest in themselves.
Maxing Out
How to make every
penny count:
VEAH THEM TO HED
Often the claims made by
high-end skin-care brands are
based on twice-daily use,
says dermatologist Jeannette
Graf. So applying a serum
morning and evening is ideal .
But overnight, when skin
is in renewal mode and most
receptive, thats when active
ingredients really perform
best, she adds. (Exception:
Antioxidants work better
during the day.)
GO FOH THE MOTHEH
LODE Yes, most $500 creams
are rich and velvety and smell
like the gardens of Versailles.
But creams generally
contain low levels of active
ingredients, says cosmetic
chemist Jim Hammer. Serums
and oils, on the other hand,
pack higher concentrations
and penetrate skin quickly.
TAKE CAHE Dont leave
your prized products
uncapped, in direct sunlight,
on the radiator, or in any
other compromising position.
Active ingredients may lose
potency, says dermatologist
Ranella Hirsch. To keep them
maximally efective, follow
the companys instructions for
storing them.
Todays ultraluxury creams can
cost as much as a MacBook Air,
but their only purpose is to
beautify. So whats inside those
(gorgeous) jars? By Jolene Edgar
PHOTOGRAPHED BY HORACIO SALINAS
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Im not even sure
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Investment
Strategy
Put your money where your
nasolabial fold is:
These ingredients are pricey
and powerful.
Yves Saint Laurent
Forever
Youth Liberator
This shimmery balm won
an Allure Best of Beauty
Breakthrough Award for
helping skin cells
regenerate. The blend of
serum, cream, and wax is a
little heavy on the wax
great for filling wrinkles,
less great for oily skin.
$250 for 1.6 oz.
Giorgio Armani
Crema
Nera Extrema
The obsidian glass
housing this thick cream
comes from thermal baths
on an island off Sicily. The
formula contains minerals
to hydrate, firm, and
brighten. It made our skin
so silky, wed dip our
entire body in the stuff.
$380 for 1.7 oz.
Chanel Le Lift
Usually, skin firming is
synonymous with
drying, but Chanels
lifting line hydrates a little
(Crme Fine, for oily
skin) or a lot (Crme Rich,
for dry skin). Both
made our skin look more
radiant and feel tighter
and soft to the touch until
(much) later that night.
$165 for 1.7 oz.
Lancme Absolue
LExtrait Ultimate Eye
Contour Collection
If youve got an extra
ten minutes to spend on
your eyes, this set really
works. It comes with
ten cooling undereye
masks to depuff and a balm
that made our crepiness
and crows-feet less
noticeable in a week.
$250 for .5 oz.
Shiseido Future
Solution LX
Total Regenerating
Cream
This peach-tinted night
cream is richas in, it
makes your skin look (and
feel) crazy hydrated.
The downside? Its
on the heavier side, and
the flowery scent is a
little strong for our taste.
$250 for 1.7 oz.
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hese buyers are women like Jody Boyd, 37, a
London writer who shops at Zara but is obsessed
with La Mer. Their Radiant Serum is unlike any
other Ive tried, she says about the $290 liquid.
Im not even sure what its supposed to do, but
I just love smoothing it onI use it morning and
night. Of course, to the skeptical (or frugal), the
question of how these products perform isnt so
easily dismissed. Most of todays big-ticket creams
and serums are brimming with sophisticated
ingredients. Luxury brands do tend to use the
highest levels of the best materials, says cosmetic chemist NiKita Wilson.
Sometimes these substances seem to provide as much in narrative as they
do in efficacythe protein derived from a glacier in Antarctica, the French
rose that can be harvested only in May. But some of the less flashy com-
ponents are just as crucial to the creams appeal. For instance, expensive
products are more likely to contain premium silicones, without which it is
hard to create a texture so rich and so smooth that it melts into the skin
when you put it on, leaving behind a softness that lingers, says Wilson.
Consistency is everything, says Melissa Saffer, a 33-year-old lawyer in
New York City who experiments with cheaper brands for her body but, for
her face, prizes $180 Natura Biss The Cure Sheer Cream for its weight-
less, dewy finish. No wonder twice as many luxury loyalists shop in actual
stores as opposed to virtual ones: They want to touch a cream, not a screen.
Much like a luxury formulas sensory pleasure, the packaging both
reflects and enhances its quality. Guerlains jars arent just pretty; theyre
protective, maintaining the creams strength, says Marie Line Patry,
national director of beauty for the brand. At Sisley, even the noise of the
cap on the pot is crucial, says Laurence Michelon, the companys vice presi-
dent of marketing and communications. These extras boost the price, but
they also strengthen our faith in these products quality. And in the end, this
faith just may be the X factor that determines whether or not we apply them
morning and night. In skin care, theres a connection between greater cost
and better outcome, says Josie Howard, a clinical assistant professor of
psychiatry and dermatology at the University of California San Francisco.
When we believe a product will work, we may be apt to use it more often,
more carefully, and to take pleasure in the act of this simple luxury. Or, as
Boston dermatologist Ranella Hirsch puts it, if youre loyal to your expen-
sive cream because you believe in it, thats money well spent.
Synthetic peptides: These are pro-
tein fragments that, among other
things, boost collagen synthesis to
smooth and plump skin. The most
effective are man-made (as opposed
to plant-derived) and tested for purity
and potency, says Graf.
Find them in: Perricone MD Neuro-
peptide Facial Conformer; Chantecaille
Gold Energizing Eye Recovery Mask
DNA-repair enzymes: Often derived
from sea algae and plankton, they
help skin remain healthy by fixing
broken DNA strands, says Joshua
Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and
clinical research at Mount Sinai Medi-
cal Center. Theyre difficult to isolate,
however, and have to be encapsulated
to penetrate the skin.
Find them in: 37 Extreme Actives
Hi gh-Performance Ant i -Agi ng
Cream; Erno Laszlo R.E.M. Night
Cream Treatment
Liposomes: Without the protection
of these lipids that encapsulate other
substances, delicate ingredients would
lose their potency.
Find them in: Natura Biss Diamond
White Intensive Lightening Correc-
tive Treatment; RVive Intensit Flu-
ide Superbe
Pots of Gold
One lucky reporter took nine of the planets most expensive creams for a test-
drive. Heres what she found under the highly polished hoods. ELIZABETH SIEGEL
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Scents
The scent of a cream can draw you
inor turn you off. Almost a third
of people say theyre influenced by
fragrance when purchasing skin
care. Pierre Wulff, sales direc-
tor of the Robertet flavor and fra-
grance company in Grasse, France,
and New York City, explains how
he makes luxurious creams smell
as rich as they feel.
What type of scent connotes lux-
ury in a moisturizer? It used to be
big and floral, but today most women
want something nondescript: clean,
fresh, low-key. We achieve this with
watery accords, ozone notes, violet,
rose, and transparent florals, like
muguet, lilac, and freesia.
What else is clean and fresh?
Cucumbers. But it takes a colossal
amount of cucumberswere talk-
ing hundreds of thousandsto get
a tiny bit of high-quality oil. Its
extremely expensive.
Whats your secret ingredient?
Imagine a touch of citrus, like ber-
gamot, and a beautiful, light Bul-
garian or Turkish rose alongside
the cucumber. The combination is
very clean, very elegant, and not
perfume-y. If I put that blend into
a cream, many companies would all
say, Its perfect! (Yes, hes used this
blend before in luxe creamshe just
cant tell us which ones.)
Givenchy Le Soin
Noir Serum
This black anti-aging
serum looks really badass,
but heres the cool part:
The lava-like fluid contains
wrinkle-reducing
black algae, as well as a
faint iridescence that
makes skin look brighter.
(The color disappears
when you rub it on.)
$410 for 1 oz.
La Prairie Cellular
Cream Platinum Rare
This lilac-gray cream
has a faint shimmer that
made our skin look more
even and highlighted
(though too glittery in dim
lighting). Peptides and
antioxidants give the
formula heftand so does
the jewel-shaped jar that
weighs more than a pound.
$1,050 for 1.7 oz.
Cl de Peau Beaut
La Crme
The velvety ivory night
cream inside the disco-
ball jar feels supersmooth.
Two applications gave
us the skin we wish
we had: Our complexion
looked naturally
glow-y (not lotioned-up
dewy) and even a little
more uniform.
$775 for 1.7 oz.
La Mer The Lifting
Contour Serum
This peach-tinted fluid
feels lighter than
most serums, so its ideal
for layering. It has La Mers
famed Miracle Broth,
as well as copper-rich blue-
algae extract. Skeptical?
Copper has been
shown to increase collagen
production, says Wilson.
$290 for 1 oz.
The maxim Its whats inside that counts doesnt exactly apply to a $430
face cream. Guerlains Margerie Barbs-Petit, who helped design the
packaging for Orchide Impriale Rich Cream, explains the fner points.
A GLASS JAR
Thick, translucent glass
gives the jar a weighty feel,
which people tend to
equate with quality, says
Barbs-Petit. Glass also keeps
creams cooler than acrylic,
helping ingredients stay
active longer. Plus, it can
be recycled easilyor reflled
in a Guerlain boutique
on your next trip to Paris.
A STREAMLINED
LID
The etched-gold cap
with the name in sunken
script to add a sensual
feelrequires only
a third of a turn to open or
close. Hidden inside
the lid is a magnet that
seals the jar tight
with a nice, matte sound,
an efect engineered
to imply luxury.
Buy Design
A PLACE TO
PUT THE
SPATULA
Realizing that
women never know
where to store a
spatula afer using it,
says Barbs-Petit,
Guerlain designed
this one to clip inside
the top of the jar.
BLUE COLOR
Not only is cobalt blue a nod to the companys
heritagefrom Secret de Bonne Femme cream to
LHeure Bleue perfume, several products have
worn the shadeits also the traditional color
symbol for royalty in France, she says.
In skin care,
theres a
connection
between greater
cost and better
outcome. When
we believe a
product will
work, we may
be apt to use it
more often,
more carefully.
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tonightor even a mild
to medium date. Now lets say
the idea itself gives you
jitters. Who among us isnt a
little bit rusty on how to
flirt, how to recover from an
awkward silence, how to
fake charisma, how to pick out
the perfect sexy-but-not-
desperate thing to wear, or
how to hatch an escape
plan when he tells you that no
one hugs better than his
mom? The first step is easy:
Relax. Dating is fun. The
second step: Buy a bottle of
Makers Mark. Its not for liquid
courageits the nightcap.
See? We told you this
was going to be a great date.
Danielle Pergament
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Flirting is just as much an art as it is
a science. Some are born with natural
talent, while others could use a brief
recap of AP Chem.
Invite him oversilently. Make eye
contact for three seconds, advises Jack
Brown, a body-language coach in Los
Angeles. Then look down. Now slowly
look back up and smile. Boom. Done.
Youll basically be engaged by midnight.
Put your hand on his forearm for a
few seconds. According to one study,
men were much more likely to strike
up a conversation with or stare after a
woman who had touched their forearm.
Be better than the hair flip. Instead of
twirling your ponytail, its much more
sensual to trace the rim of your glass,
play with your necklace, or let your fin-
gers linger on your collarbone, says
Brown. Or rest a finger next to your
eye to encourage eye contact (prop your
elbow on the table so its not awkward).
In another study, couples reported
greater affection for each other after
prolonged eye contact.
Wear the right perfume. Men are
aroused by the smell of lavender and
pumpkin pie, according to one study.
Try something with lavender notes,
like Chanel Jersey. Or go wilder with
Demeter Pumpkin Pie, a sweet scent
spiked with mommy issues.
Be bold. Let your glance travel from
his eyes to his mouth and back, says
Brown. Its a cue that you are ready to
be kissed. ELIZABETH SIEGEL
First-Date Etiquette
If the date was your idea, bring your
wallet. The person who asks, pays.
Or at least offers to pay (and means it).
Dont be the person who orders the
most expensive thing on the menu. Be
considerate and go for the middle ground,
says Patricia Napier-Fitzpatrick, the founder
and director of the Etiquette School
of New York. And always order the same
number of courses so one person isnt
eating alone.
Enjoy yourselfno matter how much
you dont want to. You may think, Theres
no way Ill ever like this guy, says Napier-
Fitzpatrick. But embrace the situation. You
might be surprised. You might even like
playing darts in your Louboutins.
No gum. Nope, not ever.
Dont make plans for dinner with him,
like, tomorrow. If it went as well as
you think it did, Date Two is just around
the corner. ALEXANDRA TUNELL
GO AHEAD, POP THE QUESTION
Asking someone out is kind of like getting a tattoo: You want to be cool and
chill and hey, whatever, even if it really scares the bejesus out of you.
FIND AN IN, ANY IN.
Bring up anything you have
in commona mutual friend, the
bad weather, the watery
martinis. These details are known
as icebreakers.
CARPE DIE-HIM.
If he brings up the new Magritte
exhibit, suggest you both go
this weekend. If he points out how
rubbery the shrimp cocktail is,
offer to show him a great sushi bar.
DO IT ONLINE.
Maybe it was an off night. Maybe you
choked. All is not lost. Find him
on Facebook and send this message:
Sorry for spilling red wine all
over our conversation. Id love to go
out sometime for a redo.
WALK OVER AND
SAY EXACTLY THIS: HI.
Now smile. To paraphrase every man
ever: Nothing is hotter than a person
who wants you. ALEXANDRA OWENS
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Playing
Politics
Dont write off that
Texan secessionist
just yet. Its not
necessarily your
views on politics
that predict whether
youll get along
with somebody, but
how strongly you
hold your opinions,
says Chris
Coyne, a cofounder
of OkCupid.
So a person who
cares very much
about politics will
not get along
with someone who
does not care
at all, regardless
of their actual
opinions. A. O.
Dating 911
If theres an
uncomfortable
silence: Shake things
up. Its so much
more interesting to risk
being polarizing than
to make small talk, which
doesnt reveal anything,
says Sally Hogshead,
author of How the World
Sees You (HarperCollins).
Talk politics. Tell a
raunchy joke. Ask how
much money he
makes! OK, that last one
might not be a great
idea, but to build
chemistry quickly, learn
as much as you can about
himhis personality,
style, friends, and other
clues to get the
conversation flowing.
If he spaces out: Dont
be offended. The average
attention span is nine
seconds, says Hogshead.
That means its perfectly
normal...hey, come back!
One of the best ways
to get and keep someones
attention is with a good
story that youve tested
on other people and know
is a winner.
If youre the one
spacing out: Focus on
your toes, advises Olivia
Fox Cabane in her
book, The Charisma Myth
(Portfolio Penguin). Its not
exactly intuitive, but
just by wiggling your feet,
youre mentally forced
back into the room. If it
seems like you just missed
an important moment,
there is dignity in honesty.
A simple Im sorry, I didnt
catch that. Can you say
it again? is absolutely fine.
If youre perfectly fine
and then, oh, God,
really drunk: Admit it.
You might feel awkward
but then again you
probably wont, because
youre drunk. Tell him
that last drink put you over
the edge and would he
mind cutting the evening
short. If you want to see
him again, you can always
send an email the next
day telling him what a nice
time you had. Sign it
Keith Richards. E. S.
There will be awkward moments. Heres how to handle them with
aplomb, grace, and delicacy. Damn it.
Pucker Up
Researchers have found that kissing is less about sexual arousal and more about
assessing potential matesand that women are more likely than men to change their
mind about a partner after the first kiss. As far as science is concerned, its irrelevant
who makes the first move. If youre not ready to grab him by the back of his neck,
make a slow, soft cheek kiss sexier by making eye contact before and after, says Emily
Morse, coauthor of Hot Sex (Weldon Owen). Then smile as you pull away. A. T.
Dont Instagram Every
Moment. Seriously.
With every new social medium, there is
a new way to humiliate yourself.
Daniel Jones, the editor of the Modern
Love column in The New York Times
and the author of Love Illuminated
(HarperCollins), offers advice
on sidestepping digital land mines.
How soon can you friend your
date? Whenever you likebut proceed
with caution. Friending seems totally
innocuous, says Jones. But it exposes
you as the aggressor. Make sure
its not too early in the relationship.
Should you follow your date on
Twitter? Only if you can read his
tweets and not read into them. Youre
not talking to the person; youre
learning information secondhand and
making assumptions, says Jones. In
other words, dont obsess over every
140 characters.
Snapchat: yes or no? Have physical
sex before you have virtual sex, says
Jones. I received a fascinating essay
about an out-of-control Snapchat
relationship that ruined the chance for
this couple to have anything normal in
real life. A. O.
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Google is not your
friend. A lot of
people wind up on
dates knowing too
much about the person,
and it changes how you
react to meeting them,
says Jones. Let your first
interaction be authentic.
2
Tuesday is the new
Saturday. If you go
out on Saturday night,
many of the good spots are
overcrowded, and youre
going to be surrounded by
couples making out,
says Erika Christensen, a
professional matchmaker in
New York City. Going out
during the week keeps
it more private. For outside
dates, she recommends
the magic hour before
dusk. Everyone looks their
most attractive in that
lighting. A. O.
He tells you to just
come whenever.
Hes licking his
fingers clean between
buffalo wings. Or
hes licking his fingers,
full stop.
He takes you to see
Wicked.
He whispers the
words You remind me
so much of my sister.
The sign on the
restroom door reads
employees only.
Hes wearing flip-flops,
running shoes, a
souvenir or charity
T-shirt, basketball
shorts, or a baseball cap.
He asks you which
Xbox controller you
want to use.
Its at the dog park.
He pays for dinner
with a gift card.
The evening ends
with you, him, and a
guy named Schmitty.
Its a party at his
place, and you can
never seem to find him.
The conversation
keeps coming back to
Neil Patrick Harris.
A. T.
COMPATIBILITY
QUIZ
There are some strange
shortcuts to figuring out
if youre compatible,
according to OkCupids
Coyne. While analyzing a
sample of their database
of 34,260 successful
matches, OkCupid found
that three questions
most closely predicted a
relationships success:
1. Do you like horror
movies?
2. Have you ever traveled
around another
country alone?
3. Do you ever want to
chuck it all and live on
a sailboat?
In fact, 32 percent of
OkCupid couples
agree on all three. So if
you find someone
else who wants to watch
Rosemarys Baby, had a
helluva senior year in
Norway, and wants to sail
the Pacific, well, turns
out youll be very happy
together. A. O.
Why Your Lower Eyelids
Are So Important
New research defines charisma as the
projection of strength and warmth in
abundance, according to Matthew Kohut,
coauthor of Compelling People (Hudson
Street Press). To fake it: Stand up straight
(to project strength) and smile so that
your lower eyelids flex slightly (to convey
that youre in on a secret together).
You appear more capable, determined,
and likable all at once, he says. Thats the
essence of strength and warmth. E. S.
Signs Your Date Is Not an Actual Date
Over a third of
people in one
study said their
feet have been
so sore on a
night out that
they walked
home barefoot.
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David Lynch, owner of St. Vincent Tavern and Wine Merchant in San Francisco, tells
us how to prolong an evening in the most elegant way possible.
Keep it simple. A nightcap should involve minimal laborthe most work you
should have to do is plunk an ice cube into a glass, says Lynch. Your focus is on the
other person, not, Oh, where did I put my pineapple-gum syrup?
Supersize everything but the pour. Choose an oversize glass, says Lynch. Its just
sexier. And have at least six giant ice cubes in the freezer.
Consider wine. The nightcap is the last drink of the night, so youre either gonna
go over the falls in a barrel or still have your wits about you, says Lynch, who rec-
ommends a complex white, like a white Burgundy or a German Riesling. They have
a lightness and energy to them as opposed to something thats going to be more like,
Now Im falling asleep and drooling on myself.
Or stick with tradition. You cant go wrong with Makers Mark, says Lynch. Its on
the lighter, smoother end of whiskies, its a cool bottle, and its just really good. A. T.
Red Flags
If any of these things happen,
theres not going to be a second
date. Sorry.
He doesnt ask follow-ups.
Thats an indictor hes not
connecting, says Anna David,
editor of True Tales of Lust
& Love (Soft Skull Press). If he
wants to go out again, hell
pretend your pet turtle story is
fascinating.
No matter how flirty you are,
he talks work. That can be
a sign that hes trying to steer
away from anything romantic,
says David.
He doesnt make eye contact,
lean in, or otherwise flirt as
he says, This was great! Ill give
you a call! A. O.
Celebrities talk about
their worst date ever.
JEFFREY SLONIM
48%
of women check
out a man on
Facebook before
the first date.
MATCH.COM SURVEY
Constance Jablonski
I dont accept dates with
just any kind of guy. Im very
picky. Im French.
Olivia Munn
He picked up this steak knife and
said, Can I count your teeth?
You look like you have more teeth
than the normal person.
Helena Christensen
Every date I ever had led to
years-long relationships.
Michael Kors
I had a blind date with someone
once. We went to a swanky Italian
restaurant, and he showed up
wearing cutoffs. I was like, Maybe
this isnt going to work.
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A Fresh Start
Jennifer Connelly is shaking things up: Shes back with new roles and
a new daughter, and dreaming of a new kind of movie. By David DeNicolo

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J
ennifer Connelly doesnt
want to be defined by the
past. As with all people
who have been famous
for a long timethis is
the case with Connelly;
though only 43, she was
cast in her first movie at age 11
the temptation is to look back.
That child model and actress
who sometimes felt uncomfort-
able in her own skin? Not her
anymore. When presented with
the notion that she is considered
a brainy actress who gravitates
toward dark roles, her face be-
trays impatience as she explains
her choices. Anything that feels
like it has integrity, in which
one can be really invested, is
cathartic, she says. I dont
think it has to necessarily be
tragic in content, but I have had
more experience playing those
characters. There are plenty
of comedies and lighthearted
films with that same substance
as well that are just as impor-
tant and are just as meaningful.
I havent come across as many
of them in scripts that Ive been
offered. She has been offered
roles in some very powerful,
heavy stuff: Her films include
Requiem for a Dream, A Beauti-
ful Mind, Reservation Road, and
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Its not that Connelly wants to control her image like
a politician, but she has no problem politely disagree-
ing with others assumptions. She doesnt easily fit into a
mold. Were used to child stars getting their start in some
candy-coated Disney vehicle, but her first movie was the
Sergio Leone crime epic Once Upon a Time in America.
Director, screenwriter, producer, and longtime friend
Akiva Goldsman, who directed her in Winters Tale, out
this month, says, She carries a kind of preternatural
knowing that was hard earned. This is a kid who has been
in the business since before most of us who are older even
understood what the business was. To be able to process
that is a challenge that a rare few survive, much less tran-
scend to become great actresses.
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he is a creature of subtlety and intel -
lectual rigor, who views every role
as a learning opportunity. And she
certainly looks the part. Dressed in
a black V-neck cashmere sweater,
slim gray flannel pants, and black
wing tips, the Oscar winner (for
A Beautiful Mind) could easily be
mistaken for a graduate student at
the Sorbonne.
But if youd assume Connelly
is a little severe, or like someone
who keeps the complete works of Sylvia Plath at her bed-
side, you would be mistaken. Certain
subjects, and certain people, can
make her seriousness melt away.
Her previous Allure cover story was
almost exactly ten years ago. And
back then, while being interviewed
in London, her husband, actor Paul
Bettany, unexpectedly ambled in and
began to flirt with and tease her, say-
ing, Theres this image of Jennifer as
this ooh-la-la Wagnerian important
actress. Shes actually quite funny.
She was immediately transformed
into a blushing, giggling newlywed
in his presence. Today, family hap-
piness is still at her core. She warms
up palpably when she talks about
her children, and her more guarded,
analytical side seems to vanish. She
took time off from work to be with
Agnes, 2, her only daughter and her
last child. I knew that we were going
to be done after number three, she
says. Thats enough for us. (She
currently lives in New York City with
Bettany, Agnes, their son Stellan, 10,
and her son from a previous rela-
tionship, Kai, 16.) Discussing Kais
many talents, she says, It sounds like
Im bragging terribly, but hes well
rounded, and hes interested in sciences, and hes also a
great writer and interested in history, and he plays guitar.
That pride extends in full measure to her husband.
The couple met when both were filming A Beautiful Mind
in 2001, and they married in 2002. Their latest project
together is Shelter, which Bettany directed and in which
Connelly stars as a homeless woman. Its the first [movie]
that hes directed, she says. I was really proud of him.
I think it was a remarkable accomplishment. And the
arrangement was particularly beneficial for her. One
couldnt feel more safe as an actor than knowing that the
directors your husband, she says. Its like, Oh,
if I really make a fool of myself, I can just say,
Honey, can you please not put that in the mov-
ie? That was a great perk.
Not every production affords that kind of
familial comfort, but Connelly does seem to value
professional familiarity. She has worked twice
with director Darren Aronofsky and three times
with Russell Crowe. He says, We have an easy
intimacy. We act together like the best kisses:
We both bring equal passion. Another repeat
collaborator is Goldsman. Shes a tremendously
caring, loving person, wrapped up in a beautiful-girl
shell, he says. Shell is an interesting choice of words,
and probably not too far off the mark of Connellys beliefs
on the importance of appearance. The thing that really
matters to me is well-being and happiness, she says.
Maybe it comes from knowing peo-
ple who have tortured themselves
trying to meet these strangely nar-
row and rigorous definitions of what
our culture thinks is beautiful.
Rather than the glamour of the
movie business, Connelly has based
her career on the pleasures of her
work. I have four films coming out
that Ive recently completed, and
all of them are dramas, she says.
Its been very fulfilling. The first
of these is Winters Tale, an adapta-
tion of Mark Helprins beloved 1983
novel, which she describes as a fairy
tale for grown-ups. Rounding out
her upcoming releases are Noah, the
Biblical story in which she again stars
opposite Crowe, and Cry Fly, a drama
in which she plays a mother separated
from her children by a tragic event.
And more work is on her mind. Id
love to find something thats a little
bit more lighthearted. [That] might
be a nice change of tempo.
It seems paradoxical, but her
work on film seems to have been an
antidote to the infections of fame. I
love what I do, she says. So more of
the same would be great!
Beauty Call
The actress knows her
makeupand exactly how to
handle a bad haircut.
What makeup and hair products
cant you live without? Cl de Peau
concealer and Tarte lip stains.
And good shampoo and conditioner.
I alternate between Oribe
and Serge Normant. Both are great.
What about skin care? Shiseido
Future Solution LX. [Connelly
is a spokeswoman for the company.]
And sunscreen.
What was your worst hair mistake?
I had one incarnation of this short
haircut that I didnt like. Fortunately
it happened over a summer when I
was not working. I spent a lot of time
swimming, and the rest of the time
feigned the I just got out of the pool
look by sticking my head in the sink.
Whats a typical days diet?
Mostly whole foodsvegetables,
beans, grains, fish, nuts, fruit.
Whats your favorite workout?
And your least favorite? Running is
my favorite workout. I tried
doing jumping lunges for a while.
That was dreadful.
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In Once Upon a Time in America
Everything was new and magical, and it was
like a fairy-tale movie set: sweeping sets and
hundreds of people in these period costumes
and horses and carriages. It was my first
time kissing a boy in that scene. So funny, the
way I put my lips on his lips, and I remember
it was such a big deal at the time. I was literally
in tears after the scene. And if you look at it,
its the most chaste thing in the world.
With David Bowie in Labyrinth Who could
forget the hair, the wigs? I remember trying so
hard to do the dancing well, and I just had no
skill whatsoever. This was another experience
that was so extraordinary. This was one of
the last films where all of that stuff was really
there. It wasnt done digitally: The sets were
there, all the puppets were there, and it was
so creative. David Bowie was so generous and
lovely with me, and I remember thinking that
dress was very, very fancy. I think it was made
out of Saran Wrap.
With Princess Diana at the London premiere of
Labyrinth That was a big deal. I was very excited
to meet her, such an icon. There was lots of
protocol. I was nervous. But she was lovely, as I
remember. She was very kind and sweet to me.
She was a princess!
With Antonio Banderas in Of Love and
Shadows This is very steamy. I think were
having sex in some mine or something like
that, I dont know. We filmed in Argentina,
which is beautifulreally saturated, syrupy
light. I cant remember much about it,
but I can tell youIm not sure I ever saw this
film, and thats probably good.
With John Malkovich in Mulholland Falls
[I was] staying in this place in the desert,
and then there was a big casino right across
the street, and a big sign with a cowboy,
who kept waving, in lights right outside my
window. It was so desolate there. One
of those places where Id sit on the bed and
look out at that cowboy thinking, How did
they get you here? What am I doing here?
With Billy Crudup in Waking the Dead
Kai had just been born. [Before this], you can
see that its someone elses fantasy of me, not
who I wanted to be. So that movie was really
important for me. I loved the script; I loved
Keith Gordon, who directed it; I loved Billy,
working with him. We were filming in Montreal
in the wintertime. It was a crazy year where
they had some historic ice storm, and the city
shut down, and we had to rehearse one day by
candlelight. It was everything I always wanted
moviemaking to be.
At the Golden
Globe Awards in
Beverly Hills
My eyebrows
look really
severe and
harsh. Whats
going on with
my hair? The
flower? Im not
sure. I look
like I have Botox.
My eyebrows
look weird. My
eyebrows look
kind of mean in
that picture.
At the Oscars in
Hollywood
I was there with
my dad, which
was great, and I
was so happy
to be able to
have him there
with me.
Allure: Do you
remember the
moment when
they called your
name for the
Best Supporting
Actress award?
J.C.: Kind of. I
was terrified. It
just felt so
overwhelming.
I remember
feeling stunned.
With Paul
Bettany at the
premiere of
Master and
Commander in
Beverly Hills
Awww, my
husband looks
very cute. That
was a great
film, and he
was great in it.
They filmed it
in Mexico. Paul
and I had just
started dating,
and I was in
L.A. Wed drive
back and
forth every
weekend.
With Bradley Cooper in Hes Just Not That
Into You Look at him. Look how lovely he
is. You can just see that hes a lovely person,
cant you? I was playing a highly neurotic,
sort of straight character, but in a
lighthearted film, which was nice. It was nice
for me to be in that kind of an environment.
And surrounded by great people.
At the premiere of Hes Just Not That Into You
with Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston in
Los Angeles They were both really lovely. I
dont think I had any scenes with Drew, but
Jennifer was greatI loved her. The reality of
those things is everyone comes in and does
their part and then flies off. I said, Oh, it will
be so great. Well all work together, and the
most time we actually got to spend socializing
was at the premiere.
With Bettany in
Creation
My husband and
I already had
children together;
[it] was great being
able to collaborate.
[But] that movie
was fraught with
challenges,
the biggest being
that my dad had
just died right
before I started it.
It was hard for that
not to overshadow
everything, even
an experience like
working with Paul.
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With Dweezil
Zappa in
Westwood,
California
Thats cute. I
dated [him]
for not a very
long period of
time, and he was
very sweet. We
met at a party
or at a premiere
or something,
and he said
something that
I thought was
really funny. I
was staying at
the Chateau
Marmont, living
there.
With Frank Whaley in Career Opportunities
I think I got a scar on my shin from doing that
scene. My roller-skating skills are not the best,
and I skated right into the camera dolly.
With Billy Campbell in The Rocketeer
Billy Campbell and I wound up dating for a
few years after that, and it was great; it was
fun. It was a big, huge movie with zeppelins
and effects and nice clothes.
With Jared Leto in Requiem for a Dream
I was a single mom raisingat that point,
Kai was two, I think. And heres this girl
running around town with her [heroin] habit
and going on a very different path. But I
just reveled in the opportunity to learn about
her and gather stories, and I met some really
interesting people. It was like everything
that I always loved about school, learning
about these different worlds and different
peoples stories.
With Ed Harris
in Pollock
Ive worked with
Ed a bunch of
times, and hes so
powerful. And
that was a huge
accomplishment,
directing it and his
performance in it.
With Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind
I think everyone had curly hair in that movie.
My husband has very short, very straight hair.
I think they gave him pin curls in that movie,
too. Well, that was an amazing experience. It
was so interesting on every level for me. I felt
like we had like two weeks of rehearsals,
which is just unheard of anymore to have that
amount of timeunheard of for me, anyway.
With son Kai at a
Fresh Air Fund gala
Thats a pretty
cute picture. I went
to an event with
him the other night,
and now hes
significantly above
my head, even if I
wear very, very high
shoes. Hes now
approaching six feet
one inch. Such a
sweet boy. That was
when he was
growing his hair.
Hes got it in a
ponytail. He grew it
out really long
to donate to Locks
of Love.
With Leonardo DiCaprio in Blood Diamond
That was just one of the most amazing
chapters of our lives, for me and the kids and
Paul. Paul came back and forth, and Stellan
was with me, and Kai was with us for much of
the time. We filmed in South Africa and
Mozambique. Leo is such a joy to work with
and is such a good actor.
With Joaquin Phoenix in Reservation Road
Normally I can compartmentalize, but I
think my son was the same age as the boy at
the time. It was the first time that I had
done a film in which I had to imagine being
the parent to a child who had died. It was
so unbearable for me. So I cant really say I
liked making that movie.
In Cannes with Bettany
This was for Once
Upon a Time in
America. They had a
restored version of the
film that had some
new footage as part of
Scorseses Film
Foundation. Agnes was
still quite young, and
she was over there
with us. I got this call,
and she was in a
state, and I had to rush
out, so I actually didnt
even get to see it.
Filming Winters Tale
with Colin Farrell
Ive been good
friends for all these
years with Akiva
[Goldsman], who
wrote and directed it,
ever since I worked
with him on A Beautiful
Mind. It was amazing
to see this come to
fruition, and I was
really honored that he
wanted me to be part
of it. [Colin] is great.
Hes done an amazing
job on the film.
Filming Shelter in
New York City
The experience
was extraordinary. I
was so proud of
Paul that he had this
idea and wrote this
thing and got it
made. That was a
huge achievement,
and he did a great
job on it, he really
did. It was an
amazing part to
play, and a really
beautiful love story,
I think, as well.
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sorodriguez.com. A Fresh Start, page 203: Dolce & Gab-
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We Deliver, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundations Hot Pink party, we asked stars
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to the gate too early but with coffee spilling over my hands and carrying seven bags,
she said. Coco Rocha also arrives three hours early, because I panic that Im going
to miss the flight. At security, Nicki Minaj explained, I hate when they tell me to take
something off like a belt, so I just wear sweatsuits. Newsstands distract Olivia Munn.
I feel like I need everything. I need that neck pillow, and yeah, Ill get a pashmina in every
color, she said. And Taraji P. Hensons plan: Find the nearest bar; drink red wine.
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I try to stay as comfy
as possible, load up
on as much food
and entertainment as
possible, and
get on the plane.
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