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110 Advice on showing cleavage,
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120 The Hair Pro. This Way Up.
BY CHRIS MCMILLAN
126 Essay. Constant Craving.
A former New York Times
food critic reveals how
she stayed slim. BY RUTH REICHL
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202 Shape Shifters. How to tighten,
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Contributors
Alexi Lubomirski
The challenge on a beauty shoot is to make the models
look like theyre living and breathing the look, says
Lubomirski, who photographed Gilt-y Pleasure. I
didnt want anything too serious for this one. It should
be more like theyre on holiday in the Greek islands
and everything is wonderful. We all acted like buffoons
on set to get them laughing. Sunny attitude achieved,
Lubomirski relied on his team to help him turn a New
York City studio into a Mykonos rooftop. My lighting
guy is a genius. He can make rainbows out of darkness.
Ruth Reichl
It was very clear right away that if I didnt want to turn
into a blimp, I was going to have to pay attention,
says the former restaurant critic at The New York Times,
who writes in Constant Craving about the struggle to
stay slim when the job requirement is eating. Of course,
there are times when moderation would be foolish.
I went to El Bulli three weeks before it closed and had
a seven-hour meal, Reichl says. I ate every single
thing that came to the table, because I knew I was never
going to be back at that restaurant again.
Carter Smith
Although the shoot for One-Woman Show was the
photographers first with Olivia Munn, they had
previously had dinner together...sort of. The night
before the shoot, we were eating at the samevery
tinysushi place, but I didnt introduce myself, because
I didnt want her to think I was some weird stalker,
says Smith, who also shot In the Flesh in this issue. In
the end, he had no trouble getting beautiful shots
of the actress. Its always great when a girl has such
gorgeous, luminous skin. Plus, Im a sucker for freckles.
Brooke Hauser
I got the sense that Olivia Munn would have
been perfectly happy to write this profile herself, says
Hauser, who did the deed for One-Woman Show.
Munn has a degree in journalism and an unusual level
of media savvy, says the Allure contributing editor.
She seemed to have a better understanding of how to
use the press to her advantage than almost any
other actress Ive interviewed, says Hauser. I was the
one asking the questions, but she was definitely
the host. Its Olivias party.
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Marni Golden
Celebrities have been disrobing for Allures
annual nude issue for 15 years, but In the
Flesh was Goldens first experience with
the complicated photo shoot. Everyone in
the office was like, Buckle up, says
the Allure entertainment director. Pitching
the publicists is trickyyou want to make
sure it doesnt sound like a Maxim shoot.
I always use the word nude, never naked.
In the end, it was an unexpected pleasure.
There was something magical about these
women, says Golden. They just owned it.
Hannah Morrill
The newest crop of TV shows take a
narrative approach to styling, says Morrill,
who interviewed televisions hottest costume
designers for Dressing the Part. Every
outfit is used to deepen the story. Morrill
was impressed by the artistry of the men and
women she spoke to. On Masters of Sex,
Lizzy Caplans character wears clothing with
a lot of contrasting trim. Its effective in
setting her apart from the other women,
says Morrill. These stylists are aware of the
messages that cut and color send.
Sophia Panych
For Backstage Beauty, Panych went
behind the curtain at 43 shows in New York
City, Milan, and Paris to find the coolest
looks from the best makeup artists and
hairstylists. Sometimes they dont get
there until 30 minutes before the show, and
everyone is panicking because they hardly
have time to get the models ready, says the
Allure associate editor. I had to gauge how
far I could push them and when to stop
asking questions. When youre backstage,
youre part reporter and part psychologist.
Terry Tsiolis
To create fashion images with energy and
personality, Tsiolis often turns to music,
as he did for A New Leaf. We played the
same songs over and over and made our
model, Angela Lindvall, crazy, says Allure
creative director Paul Cavaco, who styled
the shoot. To counteract the prettiness
of the clothes, Terry wanted to capture her
in those spaz-y, awkward gestures between
poses, so we were yelling, Dance faster! Do
this! Do that! says Cavaco. Shes a very
good model. She performs.
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I was thrilled to see Victoria Beckham
on this months cover. She is the epito-
me of class and style. How disappoint-
ing, then, to notice the words Miley
Cyrus sharing the same cover. I guess
this is the high-class/gutter issue. I
wish you would concentrate more on
printing good stories instead of what
you think people are talking about. I
doubt any of your readers want to be
anything like Miley Cyrus!
Pamela Czerwin
Oceanside, NY
Did we really need yet another scowl-
ing Victoria Beckham cover? Why
wont this gorgeous woman smile?
M. K. Kruk
St. John, IN
Blow by Blow
Your open letter to fancy salons
[March] really made me mad! As a
hairstylist, I was offended that you
felt a need to call out salons that
charge for blowouts after a color ser-
vice. For those of us who dont make
hundreds of dollars on color ser-
vices, dont we have a right to make
money when we are spending time
on someone who is in our chair? I
showed this to my fellow stylists in
Queen Victoria
Victoria Beckhams
remarks about
being famous and dealing
with the paparazzi
are poignant and true
[Wonder Woman,
March]. It is impossible
to undo celebrity once
it happens. However, her
comment Myself
and David like to go to
restaurants.... Myself?
David and I, not myself,
like to go to the movies.
Jan Andelson
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my salon, and everyone agrees. We
work damn hard in this profession,
and shame on you for making it seem
like we are ripping people off!
Jessica Arndt
Chicago
As a hair colorist in New York City,
I could not agree more with your
open letter. In fact, I have insisted to
a mom who needed to rush home that
she stay put while I dry her hair after
she got color. Not only will color look
its best after a blow-dry but how on
earth can a client know that the result
is precisely what she wants unless it is
dried properly?
Gabriel Garay
New York City
Sitting Pretty
I loved reading Molly Ringwalds
The Cute One [March]. Boy, how I
could relate. My younger sister was
thin, athletic, and the beautiful one.
I, on the other hand, was chubby,
clumsy, and suffered from bad acne.
However, now that Im older, I dont
have any regrets. I married the love
of my life, who loves me just the way I
am. Thank you, Molly, for opening up
and letting us know that beauty really
is in the eye of the beholder.
Dana Corwin-Green
Quartz Hill, CA
Letters to the Editor
What a beautiful letter from the editor
in your March 2014 issue [Love and
Influence]. Allure is one of the only
fashion magazines in which I read the
letter from the editor every month
and have for many years. Ms. Wellss
take on everything is unique, down-
to-earth, and refreshing, but I dont
ever remember being as touched as I
was by this letter. I am sure her father
is looking down on her with great
pride, and the vivid memories she has
of her wonderful relationship with
him will continue to enrich her life.
Laura Souza
Boston
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What Had You Tweeting
I have always been in love with maga-
zines. The smell, the shiny pages,
the articles about skin creams and
curling irons. But none of them give
me the pure joy and excitement that
I feel when I open Allure. I savor
every single page, every mini review
and product tip. You never miss an
opportunity to show me how to apply
blue liner, add texture to my hair,
and paint my toes correctly. Thank
you for being an intelligent, helpful,
and truly inspiring magazine. You
are so legit with your dermatologists
and medical professionals, your A-list
makeup artists and your top hairstyl-
ists. You really are the Beauty Expert!
Katie Carcamo
Seattle
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Allures Experts
Michael Kaminer
Boston dermatolo-
gist Kaminer, who
holds teaching posi-
tions at the medical
schools at Yale, Dart-
mouth, and Brown,
has tackled one of
beautys most intrac-
table complaints: cellulite. We asked
all about the smoothing Cabochon
treatment in Shape Shifters.
How did you help develop Cabochon?
It was an idea several of us had
while talking about ways to treat
patients in a minimally invasive way.
No one really knew what caused cel-
lulite. One theory was that dimples
were caused by fibrous bands pulling
down on the skin. We created a mini-
mally invasive way to cut the bands,
and the cellulite disappeared.
How does it stack up against other treat-
ments? Its better than most. It works
in well over 95 percent of people, the
results last for at least three years, and
youre in and out in an hour.
Whats next? We can primarily treat
large dimples on the buttocks and
outer thighs. But as we improve the
technology, we think well be able to
treat smaller areas where the rippling
is finer. Thats the last frontier.
David Sarwer
Sarwer, a professor
of psychology and
consultant to the
Center for Human
Appearance at the
Perelman School of
Medicine at the
University of Penn-
syl vania, spoke with us about what
builds and erodes body confidence in
The Skin Youre In.
What is the Center for Human Appear-
ance? Its a collective of plastic sur-
geons, dermatologists, oral surgeons,
ocular plastic surgeons, ENTs, and
mental-health professionals who
come together to work on research
and treatment of appearance-related
issues. Now there are a number of
similar centers, but when ours was
founded over 25 years ago, it was the
first of its kind.
How has this research changed? There
used to be a relatively small commu-
nity of people doing this. But now that
we know how important appearance
is in terms of quality of life and how
people treat us, there are many more
researchers throughout the world
who are looking at the psychological
aspects of appearance.
Whats next? One really exciting
thing is looking at issues related to
face transplantation. These proce-
dures are far more viable than they
were even ten years ago, and we will
learn a great deal about the psycho-
logical aspects of appearance from
people who undergo them.
Darrell S. Rigel
A clinical professor
of dermatology at
NYU Langone Med i-
cal Center, Rigel is the
sun king of the skin
world. He debunked
sunscreen myths in
Under the Sun.
What was your biggest breakthrough?
In 1985, I codeveloped the ABCDE
system [asymmetry, border, color,
diameter, evolving] for skin-cancer
detection. Before that, there was
no simple way for nonphysicians to
detect early melanoma. Now its used
all over the world.
How has the skin-cancer field changed
in your 30 years as a dermatologist?
The good news is our technologies
for both detecting and treating skin
cancer have gotten exponentially bet-
ter. The bad news is that were seeing
younger and younger people getting
skin cancer, probably due to tanning
beds. Twenty years ago, it was unusu-
al to see anyone under 30 with skin
cancer. Now we commonly see women
getting it in their 20s.
How has your research influenced your
own sun-protection routine? When we
first did the ABCDEs, I sent the article
to my mother. She noticed she had a
spot on her arm that looked like one
of the pictures, so she got a biopsy,
and it was early-stage melanoma. I
have a family history of melanoma, so
I have to be very careful.
Maud Laceppe
In Gilt-y Pleasure,
makeup artist La -
ceppe showed that
golden makeup can
be soft and subtle.
Where did you learn
your makeup skills?
I assisted Stephane
Marais for four years in Paris. He
taught me technique, lighting, busi-
ness, and that whatever you do with
the makeup, the woman needs to look
absolutely gorgeous.
What was the most exciting moment?
I will remember for the rest of my
life the Stella Tennant haute couture
shoot we did with Irving Penn at his
studio in New York City for Italian
Vogue. I fell in love. I was so youngI
was 20so I didnt understand every-
thing, but I did understand how lucky
I was to be around genius. Between
Stephane, the hairdresser Julien dYs,
and of course Mr. Penn, it was abso-
lutely amazing.
What is your main focus in doing some-
ones makeup? Skin is the most
important thing. If the skin is wrong,
the rest of the makeup wont look
nice. You can have beautiful smoky
eyes and beautiful red lips, but if
your skin looks bad, no one will
notice them.
Twenty years
ago, it was
unusual to see
anyone under
30 with
skin cancer.
Darrell S. Rigel
Allure relies on the expertise of dermatologists, chemists, psychologists, hairstylists,
and makeup artists every month. These pros guided us for the May issue.
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Roses
You can lie in a bed of them, come out smelling
like them, and create endless metaphors with them. Its not
often that a rose is just a rose. ALEXANDRA OWENS
8th: Century B.C. when the ancient
Greeks made the earliest
known rose-based makeup by
steeping petals in olive oil.
842
Line in Euripidess Medea
that describes Aphrodites
hair as decorated with
roses in odorous wreaths.
42 B.C.
Year Cleopatra seduced
Marc Antony by
dressing as Aphrodite and
meeting him on a golden
barge covered in roses.
1,116: Number of rose petals Vishnu
used to create his bride Lakshmi,
according to a Hindu legend.
794: Approximate year Charlemagne
passed a law requiring that all
gardens in his empire grow roses.
11th: Century Persian alchemist
Avicenna is believed to have discovered
how to steam-distill rose oil.
1485
Year Henry VII won the
War of the Roses,
a battle for the English
throne, and formed
Englands Tudor Rose by
combining the symbols
of the two rivals: the white
flower of the House
of York and the red of the
House of Lancaster.
2: Number of handfuls of rosebuds
Italian scientist Giambattista della
Porta added to his toothpaste recipe
for white and pearly teeth.
6: Stanza in the third book of Sir
Edmund Spensers epic poem
The Faerie Queene that contains the
verse She bathd with roses red,
and violets blew.
1623
Year the book
Countrey Contentments
published instructions
for perfuming gloves with
rosewater.
II: Act in William Shakespeares
Romeo and Juliet in which
Juliet says, Whats in a name? That
which we call a rose by any
other name would smell as sweet.
261
Popularity ranking of the girls name
Rose in 2012.
260: Estimated number of rose
varieties in Josphine Bonapartes
collection.
A dress containing
real roses at Alexander
McQueens spring
2007 fashion show
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1825: Year Pocket
Magazine reported on
young women wearing
roses and other fresh
flowers in their hair to
evening parties.
1836 Year Emily
West earned the
nickname the Yellow
Rose of Texas for
her involvement in the
Texas Revolution.
19th: Century
rosewater colognes
became popular
with both sexes.
3: Number of playing
cards Alice sees
painting white roses red
in Lewis Carrolls
Alices Adventures in
Wonderland.
1921: Year Coco Chanel
introduced Chanel No.
5. She said, A woman must smell
like a woman, and not a rose.
2nd
Book in F. Scott
Fitzgeralds This
Side of Paradise
in which Rosalind tells her beau
Amory, Beauty means the scent of
roses and then the death of roses.
336: Number of roses it allegedly
takes to make a single bottle of the
perfume Joy by Jean Patou.
30,000: Number of rose petals it
takes to make an ounce of essential oil.
1959 Year Stephen
Sondheim wrote the
song Everythings Coming
Up Roses for Gypsy,
prompting director Jerome
Robbins to ask,
Everythings coming up
Roses what?
0: Number of roses comparable to
the princes rose in The Little Prince.
1973: Year cultivator Georges
Delbard bred the official Lancme
rose, inspired by the brands insignia.
$360: Cost of a 1.7-ounce jar of
Lancme Absolue LExtrait, made
from that varietys cells.
1986: Year President Ronald Reagan
signed an act making the rose the
floral emblem of the United States.
21st
Birthday when the
Beasts enchanted rose will
lose all its petals and
trap him in his monstrous
form forever in Disneys
Beauty and the Beast.
1996: Year Seals Kiss From a
Rose won both Song and Record
of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
1: Number of roses given out during
the final rose ceremony on The
Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
2006
Year Alexander McQueen
showed a dress made
of fresh and dead flowers,
including roses, at
his runway show for spring.
233: Estimated millions of roses
produced for Valentines Day in 2013.
4: Number of days it took to make a
maze of roses, peonies, and orchids
for the 2012 Dior couture show.
1: Number of minutes women spent
in REM sleep for an experiment at
Northwestern University that showed
aromassuch as rosesaffect
the emotional tone of our dreams.
1,000s Estimated
number of rose varieties.
3: Number of those varieties that
yield enough oil for perfume.
Beauty by Numbers
Mena Suvari in
American Beauty (1999)
Year roses were banned in
Saudi Arabia because they
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F
or her first Allure cover shoot, a fresh-faced Munn showed
up ten minutes early to the equally fresh location for the
dayan airy Malibu house overlooking the ocean.
Role Play: Munns first order of business was to meet with
Allure creative director Paul Cavaco and photographer
Carter Smith to discuss the all-American inspiration behind the shoot:
70s supermodel Lisa Taylor. Munn stepped into the guest house to
ditch her black jeans and boots and slip on sexy loungewear from Gucci
and Reem Acraand slipped right into character. Chvrches new album
played as she spent the morning posing in different looks.
Face Forward: After two hours, it was time for a lunch break. Munn
grabbed a plate of kale salad and barbecue chicken from the catering
table and ate outside with the crew. She chatted about skin care, raving
about the skills of her facialist Cristina Radu.
Date Night: Munn headed back in for a quick hair-and-makeup touch-up
before the final look. When the shoot wrapped, she decided to keep the
retro style for her dinner date with her boyfriend, actor Joel Kinnaman.
ALEXANDRA TUNELL
Olivia Munn
Cover Look
Makeup artist Dotti touches
up Munns bronzer. Silk-
blend Jacquard robe and
bra by Gucci.
Hairstylist Ken
ORourke spritzed hair
spray on Munns waves.
Reem Acra dress.
The inspiration:
Model Lisa Taylor,
here photographed
for Vogue (1976).
Munn helped
herself to kale
salad for lunch.
For a behind-the-
scenes video from
Munns shoot,
go to allure.com/
go/video.
Munns look can be re-created
with the following: Glam
Liner Intense Liquid Eyeliner in
Black Intense, The Khol
Pencil in Chocolate, The
Bronzer in Desert, and Passion
Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick in
Natural by Dolce & Gabbana.
Silk-blend Jacquard robe and
bra by Gucci. Photographed
by Carter Smith. Hair:
Ken ORourke. Makeup: Dotti.
Manicure: Ashlie Johnson.
Prop stylist: Steve Halterman.
Fashion editor: Paul Cavaco.
Details, see Shopping Guide.
Beyond the
Cover
Munn was working on
the final season
of The Newsroom and
anticipating the
July release of Deliver
Us From Evil. She
also stars in Years of
Living Dangerously,
a new Showtime
documentary series
about climate change.
Munn recently
became a
spokeswoman
for Proactiv.
More Olivia
To read about Munns
strategy for handling
celebrity controversies, go to
allure.com/go/olivia.
Hair Story
I wanted to create voluptuous waves,
said hairstylist Ken ORourke.
He massaged a thickening mousse
in Munns hair before blowing it
out smooth. Next, he curled one-inch
sections, brushed them out,
and had Munn flip her head upside
down to get big volume.
The Chvrches
album The Bones
of What You
Believe provided
the background
music.
Her leather
Haerfest backpack
CHEEKS
The Bronzer in Desert
by Dolce & Gabbana
LIPS
Passion Duo Gloss
Fusion Lipstick
in Natural by Dolce
& Gabbana
EYES
Glam Liner Intense Liquid
Eyeliner in Black Intense and
The Khol Pencil in Chocolate
by Dolce & Gabbana
Makeup Lesson
Olivias skin is impeccable,
said makeup artist Dotti, who
skipped foundation to keep it
glowing and luminous.
1
Dotti drew a thin line of
black gel eyeliner
across the upper lashes
and used chocolate pencil
along the bottom.
2
She brushed bronzer
across Munns
cheekbones, temples, and
forehead.
3
She finished with a pinkish
nude lipstick.
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Head Over Heels
fter two weeks of walking over cobblestones in Milan and
Paris for the fashion shows, I can finally peel the bandages
from my toes. One night in Paris as I tried to race to the
McQueen show across a medieval courtyard in the dark, a
stranger took pity on me and offered me a hand. Thank you,
kind sir, but a hand wont do. Two arms or a crane were more
in order. A good day at the Paris shows is a day I dont fall.
Ive worn high heels for so long that I feel frumpy in
flats, as if I were shuffling around in bedroom slippers. My
brain loses focus, my body becomes slack, and all I want to do is crawl
into bed. Heels are my caffeine. But they sometimes give me the jitters.
While I hobbled my way over the sidewalks of Europe, many of the
cool street-style bloggers wore Saint Laurent biker boots, high-top
Nikes, or Cline skater sneakers. They didnt need a hand or a forklift to
cross the street; they looked confident and free. By the time Karl
Lagerfeld sent out his models in Chanel sneakers, I was almost ready to
toss my stilettos for good.
Switching to flats is going to take some adjustment, partly because
high heels look so great. Besides the obvious appeal of making you
instantly taller and more imposing, heels change your posture, making
your curves curvier. Theyve endured in fashion for decades as symbols
of femininity, status, and consumerismand along the way, they also
came to convey a sense of authority. In the first issue of Allure, in March
1991, Francine Prose wrote about this unlikely association and the way
high heels signaled that the wearer is powerful enough to travel only
by limousine or taxi. It was a counterintuitive idea for something that
also impedes mobility, but it stuck.
As I discovered while descending the marble stairs of the Opera
Garnier one at a time, theres no real power in actually moving in high
heels. When askedby women, by men, by a salesclerk at a sporting-
goods storehow in the world I could walk in those things, I lied.
Theyre so comfortable, I said through gritted teeth. The truth is, I
never ventured more than a block or two in heels. And by the end of an
average cocktail party, I was numb from the ankles down.
At least I managed to remain upright the whole time. Jennifer
Lawrence made falling in heels look almost graceful and charmingbut
for the rest of us, the new flats make it easier to come back to earth.
Linda Wells, Editor in Chief
Letter From the Editor|May 14
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Beauty
Reporter
May 2014
Ribbon Ceremony
This seasons hottest accessory isnt a bucket
bag or Cline sneakers. Its a 20-cent piece of ribbon.
On the runways and the streets of New York City,
Milan, and Paris, ribbons dangled from ponytails and
encircled messy chignons, and while they were
always pretty, they were never cute. SOPHIA PANYCH
The Texture
Offset the sweetness
of the ribbon with
a rough texture, says
Guido. To get it,
rake a handful of
mousse from roots to
ends, rough-dry hair,
tousling with your
fingers , and finish
with dry shampoo on
the roots. Your hair
should be matte, not
supershiny, he says.
The Bow
Make one side
longer than
the other, create
a half bow by
catching one
loop as you pull it
through, or skip
the bow and just
knot it, says
hairstylist Guido.
You want it to
feel casuallike
you didnt even
think about it.
The Fabric
Ribbons, like this
one on blogger
Hanneli Mustaparta,
look more modern
if theyre a little
lived-in, says Guido.
Fray the ends,
crinkle the fabric
in your hands, or
even throw it in the
washing machine
before you tie it.
LOOK NOW
Nina Ricci
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When wearing a ribbon around your ponytail,
choose one thats less than three
quarters of an inch wide, says hairstylist Garren.
If you want to
wear your hair
straight, let
some pieces
fall out and
make sure the
ribbon is a bit
destroyed,
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allure.com:
Find more of the prettiest hair trends at allure.com/go/look-now.

Beauty Reporter
Givenchy Croisire Jumbo Powder.
This bronzer looks like the ceiling
of a Roman cathedral, but it serves as
more than decoration. Sweep the
supersilky tawny powder over cheeks,
forehead, nose, chinwhy stop
there?shoulders, and dcollet.
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap in
Wild Basil & Lime.
Call it the makeover of the year.
Softsoaps new line is nondrying,
and the packaging is fit for a guest
bathroom. One thing they didnt
change is the price: $2.49.
RoC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Perfecting Cream.
Its the perfect skin trifecta: This BB cream
employs retinol to fade dark spots and fine lines,
SPF 25 to stave off more of them, and medium
coverage to hide existing ones in the meantime.
LOral Paris Silkissime Eyeliner
in Highlighter.
This champagne liner is creamy
enough to swipe all over the lids. Or
play it straight: Line the upper
and lower lash lines and see what it
means to make eyes dazzle.
Tory Burch Lip Colors in Smack Dab,
Swizzle, Pretty Baby,
Scoundrel, and Ramble on Rose.
Maybe its that theyre semisheer; maybe
its that they smell like cassis, grapefruit,
and mandarin. Or maybe we just love these
bright lipsticks in all their summery glory.
allure.com: Discover more product pornevery single weekdayat allure.com/go/editors-favorites.
Editors Favorites
Emi-Jay
Skinnies.
We liked these
hair ties even
before they
slimmed down,
but this new
version is
more discreet,
better for
thin ponytails
and braids,
and still wont
leave dents
in your hair.
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Purely Perfect Cleansing Creme

Let us try it before you buy it. Read all of our reviews at allure.com/go/product-finder.
What it is: A creamy shampoo for all hair types, including coarse
and color-treated hair
Key ingredients: Aloe vera, sunflower-seed oil, and peppermint
oil (to cleanse); primrose oil and keratin (to hydrate)
How it feels/smells/looks: Many shampoos (and even shampoo/
conditioner hybrids) cleanse the hair by stripping it with
detergent, then compensate for the damage with conditioner,
says Purely Perfect founder Michael Gordon. This wash skips
that first step, lifting dirt and oil gently with essential oils that
also smooth the hair. Its sulfate- and detergent-free, meaning it
doesnt lather, no matter how hard you scrub. It feels silkyyou
can skip conditionerand has a strong herbal-peppermint scent
that (thankfully) doesnt stick around for too long.
Why we like it: At first, it felt unsettlingly like rubbing lotion into
our scalp. But once we accepted the no-lather thing, one wash
made our thick, wavy hair the silkiest and shiniest its ever
beenall without using a single styling product or flatiron. Even
our fine-haired tester was shocked that her hair felt smooth, but
not weighed down. If its a sudsy, squeaky clean youre looking
for in a shampoo, this is definitely not for you. But everyone else
will love how healthy their hair feels. CATHERINE Q. ONEILL
Smell This
allure.com Product Review
Strike Gold
W
hats a performer to do when she cant find
makeup vibrant enough to match her category-
defying music? If shes Santi White (a.k.a. Santi-
gold), she creates it. I needed beautiful, opaque,
and long-lasting pencils to wear onstage, says
the singer about the vivid double-ended eyeliners in her debut
collection for Smashbox. These are really strong, and they dont
smudge. The lines other greatest hits? Sheer tangerine-red and
shimmery bronze lip glosses, quirky nail-polish strips, and Earth
As We Know It, one of the sexiest eye-shadow palettes weve seen
in a while. (Line your upper and lower lashes with the matte navy
shadow, sweep the kelly greenyes greenon the lid, and darken
the crease with the gold-flecked cocoa color. Or, if that sounds
terrifying, just smudge the brown shadow on your lash line and
call it a daywed buy the palette for that shade
alone.) The only thing missing from the lineup
is a three-day pass to Coachella.
RAMONA EMERSON
Singer Santi White,
a.k.a. Santigold
From top: Smashbox Santigold Double Ended Limitless Eye Liners in
Azurite Is Never Wrong/El Dorado and Yellow Dwarf/Green Martian.
Smashbox Santigold Nail Polish
Strips in Eye of the Beholder
Smashbox Santigold
Be Legendary Lip
Glosses in Hot Lava
and All Gold Erything
Smashbox Santigold
Eye Shadow Collage in
Earth As We Know It
THE NOTES:
Raspberry, lychee, peony,
freesia, and black vanilla.
THE EXPERTS:
A New York City fragrance
buyer, sommelier, and
scent expert.
ALEXANDRA OWENS
I thought it was a fresh
floral, but it gets fruity,
with raspberry on the top.
Its well-balanced with
a nice powdery dry-down.
Jon Bresler, founder
and owner, LAFCO
The aroma is vibrant and
ripe without being
overwhelming. Theres also
a delicious notelike
marzipan or Madagascar
vanilla bean.
Jordan Salcito, beverage
director, Momofuku
Its comfortable and
pretty. Theres a sweet,
edible quality thats
balanced with a slightly
woody background.
Paul Austin, CEO,
Austin Advisory Group
Ralph Lauren
Midnight
Romance
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Beauty Evolution
Kirsten Dunst
Golden Globe
Awards, 1995
That was done by my
mothers friend; it was a
family affair getting
ready. I asked for
the crimps. That was the
90s with fun tools.
Marie Antoinette, 2006
They piled on foam
donuts, extensions, and
dry shampoo. By the
end of the shoot, I just
had a tuft of Barbie-
doll hair in the back.
Wag the Dog
premiere, 1997
Butterfly clips. Cooool.
I shopped at Fashion
Square Mallwhat
do you want from me?
The hair looks like
Phoebe from Friends.
Art of Elysium Heaven
Gala, 2009
We put my hair up so it
wouldnt cover the great
collar. I think I look
better with my hair up
it lifts my face.
Eternal Sunshine
of the Spotless Mind
premiere, 2004
I was into Jean Seberg
at the time, which
inspired it. But dont
get chubby with short
hair! Its not cute.
The Museum of
Contemporary Art
Gala, 2011
Why does it look like
Im naked? We
were going for old
Hollywood. But fresh.
Cannes Film
Festival, 2006
I was shooting Spider-
Man 3. In the first film,
we dyed the front. In
the second, we used a
wig. And in the third, we
said, Lets just do it.
Anchorman 2
premiere, 2013
I love red lipstick.
Anytime I dont know
what to do and I
need to look nice, I just
wear red lipstick.
When youre famous at 12, the world sees your butterfly clips. The LOral
Professionnel spokeswoman shares her beauty history. CATHERINE Q. ONEILL
Beauty Reporter
Allure Beauty
Blogger
of the Year
High Gloss
Some people cant get
enough of lipstick. But Ive
always been #teamgloss.
I tested five new formulas.
CARA BROOK
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Awards at allure.com/go/
blogger-awards. Youll be
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Pistachio
Color of the Moment
Even the most intrepid beauty experimenters
may struggle with the idea of green nail polish,
wondering, But is it too weird, sickly, or just
kind of ugs? No, no, and nowhen the shade is
a perfect combination of milky and minty.
Wear this creamy green and consider yourself
a beauty Einstein. JILLIAN MACKENZIE
From center: Ciat nail polish in Sweet Pea,
Deborah Lippmann nail polish in
Flowers in Her Hair, Essie nail polish in
Fashion Playground, and Sonia
Kashuk Nail Colour in Breakfast at Tiffanys.
1. Dior Addict
Fluid Stick. It has
a buttery texture
and tons of pigment
for a crazy color
payoff; you could
even wear it alone.
Plus, it smells
goodlike fresh
flowers.
2. Urban Decay
Naked Lipgloss.
This isnt going
anywhere once its
on your lips. Its
really pretty, but I
have to be honest: It
kind of smells bad.
Maybe Im pregnant
and sensitive.
3. LOral Paris
Extraordinaire by
Colour Riche.
Somewhere between
a gloss and a stain,
the formula sank into
my lips and lasted
several hours. You
have to reapply it
after eating, though.
4. Calvin Klein CK
One High-Shine
Gloss. Its thick and
juicya.k.a. what
I love in a gloss. It
reminds me of my
high-school tubes,
only now Im pairing
them with cat eyes,
not white shadow.
5. Nars Lip Gloss.
I felt like this took
me 20 minutes
to apply because
the wand comes
out of the tube
practically clean.
But once I got
enough on my lips,
I loved it. Its natural,
not too shiny.
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2.
THE TECHNOLOGY:
Three sensors in
each plate measure
the density of the
hair you grab so that
the entire section
reaches the right
temperature. The
thicker the chunk of
hair in the plate, the
more concentrated
the heat.
3.
THE BEVELED EDGE:
The bend adds
versatility. You can
create poker-straight
styles and also
beautiful waves or
curls, says hairstylist
Matt Fugate.
4.
THE OUTER SHELL:
The back and handle
always feel cool thanks to
aerogel insulation, the
same material NASA uses
to keep rocket fuel chilled.
5.
THE HEAT SETTING:
Theres only one: 365
degrees Fahrenheit.
At this temperature,
hair acts like warm
plastic, and you can
shape it, says Moore.
Any hotter and hair
is irreversibly damaged,
but much cooler and
it wont hold a style.
1.
THE COATING:
Each plate is covered
with...something.
Its a secret recipe,
says Jim Moore,
GHDs chief
technology officer.
The mystery finish
makes the iron glide
with zero drag.
Straight
Shooter
Like many European importsthe BMW
X6, the Herms Birkinthe GHD Eclipse
flatiron is supremely concerned with
design. But does its performance match
the sleek exterior? We took the
cult favorite for a test drive. LINDSAY COLAMEO
Free
Stuff
Maybe youll win one for
your mom (aw). Or
maybe youll keep it for
yourself. Either way,
the first 500 readers to
sign up at noon ET
each day get one of these
products free! Go to
allure.com/go/free-stuff.
JENNA ROSENSTEIN
May 6
Jamberry Nail Wraps in
Harvest Moon
No basecoat, no topcoat.
For this aqua-and-
Creamsicle manicure, just
stick on, blast with a
blow-dryer, and file down.
May 5
Aveda Stress-Fix
Body Creme
This cream soothes your
skin (with shea butter and
sunflower oil) and your
mind (with the scent of
lavender and clary sage).
May 8
Conair Infiniti Pro
Finishing Brush
Infused with argan oil,
this boar- and nylon-
bristle brush makes hair
sleek and shiny
with every stroke.
May 7
Too Faced Melted
Lipstick in Fuchsia
Bold enough to let you go
otherwise bare-faced,
this hot pink liquid
lipstick stays put for
hours without feathering.
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Strong Core
The latest skin perfectors dont just look
like color wheelsthey act like them, too.
Theyre CC-cream sticks with purple and
green color correctors swirled right into
the formulas. (A quick refresher in makeup
color theory: Green neutralizes redness,
and purple corrects sallowness.) Tartes
Colored Clay CC Primer (left) has an hour-
glass design thats great for under-eyes
and the corners of your nose; although
Hard Candy CC Tinted Moisturizer Stick
(center) feels too dry to use all over, we
like it as a spot concealer; and Stila CC
Foundation Stick (right) has an excellent
shade range (plus SPF 20). These are
good primers or light-coverage founda-
tions for people with rosacea or yellow
tones, or are concerned about dullness,
says makeup artist Susie Sobol. But
theyll need a stronger concealer for seri-
ous coverage. ALEXANDRA TUNELL
Beautiful People
Rick Baker
BACKSTORY: Most makeup artists want
to create beauty. Baker wanted to do the
opposite. I decided at ten years old that
I wanted to make monsters for the rest
of my life, says Baker. He learned about
mold-making from his father, an ama-
teur sculptor, and from books.
BIG BREAK: At 18, he sent a fan letter to
movie makeup artist Dick Smith, who
was working on The Exorcist. Smith
hired Baker as his assistant. I created
the dummy of Linda Blairs body for
the scene where her head spins, he
says. Baker later designed the makeup
for King Kong, Star Wars: Episode IV,
An American Werewolf in London (for
which he won an Oscar), Men in Black
(I, II, and III), The Nutty Professor, and
Michael Jacksons Thriller video.
CURRENT GIG: This month, youll see his
work on Angelina Jolie in Maleficenta
job he took at the stars request. Shes
probably the prettiest monster Ive ever
done, says Baker, who says he didnt
want to add prosthetics at first. An-
gies so spectacular-looking, I thought
it should just be her own face , but she
wanted sharp cheekbones, a bump on
her nose, and goat eyes [with horizontal
pupils], says Baker. Normally Im the
one pushing for prosthetics and weird-
ness, but she insisted. SOPHIA PANYCH
Oscar-winning special-effects makeup artist
Angie wanted little horns on
her forehead, like Lady
Gaga used to wear. I suggested
the ridges be along her
cheekbones for an elegant line.
Theyre made with silicone
gel, the same material they
use in breast implants.
The dancers for Thriller
werent booked until
three days before filming.
We couldnt make live
casts on them in time, so
my crew and I appeared
in the video as full
zombies.
M.A.C.
Maleficent
Lipstick in
True Loves
Kiss
1. Pros-Aide glue.
This surgical adhesive
allows me to adhere
prosthetics to the skin.
2. Isopropyl myristate.
You dont want glue
without a way to
get it off. But it can be
irritating to the
skin, which is what
happened to Angie.
We discovered
that coconut oil also
did the job.
3. Cornflakes.
Its an old-school
trick, but you can mix
cornflakes with
gelatin and create
cracked skin. If
something is thrown
at us on set that
were not prepared for,
the first place we
go is the craft food
services table.
4. M.A.C. Mixing
Medium.
Most makeup artists
want smooth, even-
colored skin. I want the
exact opposite, since
real skin isnt just
one color or texture.
I stipple this stuff
on with a torn kitchen
sponge to mimic skin.
5. Morticians wax.
A lot of companies
now call this scar
wax because it sounds
better. We use it
to make wounds.
His Top 5
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This summer, dewy is for sissies. For
dialed-up sex appeal, we want drenched,
we want slick, we want slippery-when-
wet. And these new glazes for lips,
nails, and eyes deliver.
On lips: Chanel Lvres Scintillantes
glosses in Sunny, Happy, and Sexy look
like orange, strawberry, and grape Pop-
sicles minus the sticks. To maximize the
oozy brightness, layer them over nude
lipstick, says makeup artist Dotti.
On nails: There are shiny topcoats, and
then there are O.P.I.s Sheer Tints: color-
ful translucent lacquers that make your
nails look glazed. Wear them alone (the
magenta shade makes the pink parts of
your nails pinker and the whites whiter)
or paint them over another polish to
create a gleaming new color (we love
the amber tint over basic red).
On eyes: Vincent Longos glitter-flecked
gel eye stain in Ginger Lily (a vibrant
orange) looks crazy-pants in the tube,
but it leaves a flattering, water-resistant
wash of sheer copper on lids. If it makes
your skin feel tight (ours did), dab a
clear balm on top, just in the center.
ALEXANDRA TUNELL
Jelly
Glazed
Fresh Hair
When a top hairstylist introduces a
collection of styling products, we pay
attention. When that hairstylist
is no-last-name-necessary Garren,
we clear a shelf on our vanity.
His new line, R+Cocofounded with
hairstylists Thom Priano and Howard
McLarenoffers 23 shampoos,
conditioners, and stylers with one
important result in common.
I wanted the products to deliver
shine, says Garren. Women always
want shine, and the hair-color
formulas we useeven blonde
are so dulling. Youll find a
variety of glossy ingredients (like
argan and babassu oils)
in the five pairs of shampoos and
conditioners. They made our
testers hair so brilliant, they skipped
their finishing spray. Were also
crazy about Park Ave Blow Out Balm,
which made our cursory blowouts
gorgeous, and Jackpot Styling
Crme, a light texturizer that creates
a sexy, tousled effect. E. S.
Clockwise from top left: O.P.I.
Sheer Tints topcoats in I
Can Teal You Like Me, Im
Never Amberrassed, Be
Magentale With Me, and
Dont Violet Me Down;
Vincent Longo Starlette Eye
Gel in Ginger Lily; and
Chanel Lvres Scintillantes
Glossimer lip glosses in
Sunny, Happy, and Sexy.
Laser Vision
The latest generation of at-home lasers workif youre up
for the part-time job of using them. Now Iluminage
has two innovations to entice us into zapping ourselves
five times a week. The first, a chip that tracks how
often you use it, seems like a fine ideawe just wish it
measured something substantial, like how shallow our
lines are getting. The second is Karim Rashids design: The
sleek, white hourglass is pretty enough to leave on
our bedside table, making it more likely wed use it. Bells
and whistles aside, the $595 device works like other
lasers: by poking tiny holes in collagen to make it grow
back thicker. The laser is best for reducing fine lines and
sun spots around the eyes and lips, and it does so nearly as
well as a professional laser, says Joshua Zeichner, an
assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
in New York City. It takes three months to see full results.
Or you can use it to maintain smooth skin between
professional laser treatments. ELIZABETH SIEGEL
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Liquid Asset
THE NEWS: After kicking off a mineral-makeup
frenzy, BareMinerals is doing the unthinkable:
coming out with a liquid foundation.
HOW IT WORKS: Women and dermatolo-
gists love mineral powder for its nonirritating
coverage. And while this liquid version isnt
pure minerals (liquid minerals dont exist in
nature), its pretty darn close. Free of alcohol
and synthetics, the mineral pigmentsplus
skin-brightening vitamin C and plant stem
cellsare suspended in a water-like sub-
stance called coconut alkane. This was the
only ingredient that didnt dilute the bright-
ening ingredients and also didnt clog pores,
says Sarina Godin, vice president of product
development at BareMinerals. (The H
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0-free
formula also stabilizes the vitamin C, says
cosmetic chemist NiKita Wilson.) Like the
powder, the liquid is suitable for sensitive or
acne-prone skin. And thanks to the ingenious
brush (sold separately)which has a shallow
reservoir tip that holds a few drops of the
foundation as you buff it over your faceyou
never have to touch it with your fingers.
THE VERDICT: We worried that the founda-
tions serum consistency wouldnt cover our
redness and blemishes, but a few drops did
the job so well that we now skip concealer.
One of our testers called it liquid Photoshop.
C.Q.O.
BareMinerals
BareSkin Pure
Brightening
Serum
Foundation
and Perfecting
Face Brush
Seasonal
Variety
Deep brown nail polish, sultry blue eyelin-
er, mossy green shadowwhen we saw Marc
Jacobss moody summer makeup collection
(available at Sephora), we wondered if maybe
wed misread the calendar. We wanted things
that are dark but that dazzle in the light, Jacobs
told us. But that doesnt mean you have to pair
these shades with Doc Martens and leather.
This gives women a chance to try something a
little different than the traditional colors, says
Jacobs. Not everyone does or wants to wear
white in the summer, and I felt that might hold
true for makeup as well. CATHERINE Q. ONEILL
Marc Jacobs
Spring 2014
From left: Marc Jacobs
Beauty Lacquers
in Bark, New Wave,
and Jungle.
Above: Marc Jacobs Beauty Style Eye-Con Eyeshadow in The Siren.
We wanted to capture
the golden essence and
quirk of certain shades.
It took us about 25
times to get it right, but
in the end, it made
for the perfect eyeliner.
The inspiration
for both fashion
and beautywas
decorative elements.
We looked at prints,
patterns, interiors,
even lamp shades.
Im partial to Bark because we used it on
the runway and in the ad shoot. Its a
really amazing shade of brown. Not typical
for spring, but very inspiring to me.
I took inspiration from many of the same things we looked
at for the fashion collection. I hope they are
complementary, but not completely dependent on each other.
Above, from left: Marc Jacobs
Beauty Highliner Gel Crayon eyeliners
in Mari(gold), (Wave)length,
(Plum)age, Ody(sea), and (Luna)tic.
allure.com: Find out how to pick your perfect foundation shade at allure.com/go/test.
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The Nude Review
Whats obvious: Both of these models have good genes, great
cheekbones, and cant legally rent a car. Whats not so obvious?
One of them is wearing nine products and one is wearing only
concealer. Can you guess who is who? SOPHIA PANYCH
Bare-faced took a bare minimum
of nine products at Narciso
Rodriguez: foundation and
concealer, eye shadow on the brows,
brown cream liner (that was then
mostly removed with moisturizer),
brown mascara (alternating
with clear), two lip stains on the
cheeks, and glossy beige
lipstick mixed with foundation.
Its a lot of complicated
steps to look like nothing, said
makeup artist Dick Page.
At Balmain, no-makeup makeup
actually meant no makeup.
Seriously. Makeup artist Tom
Pecheux turned backstage into a
spa, administering lengthy
facials and finishing with just the
tiniest amount of concealer on
any zits. Were not even putting
it under their eyes, said
Pecheux. Luckily, theyre not
complaining, but if we werent
doing the facial massage, I think
wed be in trouble.
Soft Scrub
They look like mutant kitchen sponges, are made of a root
vegetable, and make your skin feel the way it did after
your first facial. Konjac facial sponges are hot in Japan because
theyre more gentle than scrubs, so theyre ideal for daily
exfoliating, says Francesca Fusco, a dermatologist in New York City.
You can use them on sensitive skin, rosacea, and dry flakes.
(But the sponges dont draw out impurities, as some companies
claim. They dont contain the active charcoal that would make a
difference, says Fusco.) When the wonder sponges came to the
U.S., we tested four: the Boscia Konjac, EcoTools Pure Complexion
Sponge, Dew Puff Fiber Sponge, and Julep Konjac (shown). All four
deep-cleaned, but Juleps teardrop shape was best around our
nose and mouth. One rubdown made our skin brighter, and daily
use made it clearer and softer in a week. ELIZABETH SIEGEL
allure.com:
Jump-start your skin-
care routine at
allure.com/skin-care.
Narciso Rodriguez Balmain
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Youre finally free of itchy, prickly winter sweatersbut
not itchy, prickly winter skin. What gives? Dry flakes and
patches sit on top of skin and slow down cell turnover, says
Francesca Fusco, an assistant clinical professor of derma-
tology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New
York City. By the time spring finally rolls around, youve
accumulated a pileup of dead skin. But you dont have to
reach blindly for the nearest body brushor Brillo pad.
Theres a strategy for shedding those last scratchy layers.
Your face, neck, and chest: This is some of the
thinnest skin you have. And unless youre a swimsuit model
or Miley Cyrus, its the most exposed, too. Tread lightly
here with a nubby exfoliating pad instead of a gritty scrub
(we like Bior Daily Deep Pore Cleansing Cloths). As an
added precaution, exfoliate only at night. Otherwise, you
could make your skin more susceptible to sun damage,
says Ellen Marmur, an associate clinical professor of der-
matology, genetics, and genomic research at Icahn School
of Medicine at Mount Sinai. To help control breakouts,
try a glycolic acid peel once a week to dissolve flakes and
unclog pores. Just be sure that youre using one intended
for the face (we like NeoStrata Perfecting Peel wipes); body
scrubs with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are too aggressive
for the neck and chest.
Your body: You now have permission to put those
gritty scrubs to good use. Coarse grains such as sea salt,
ground kernels, and walnut shells make quick work of
thick, rough skin (try Nuance Salma Hayek Walnut Body
Scrub). Start at your feet and work your way up, paying
close attention to your knees, elbows, and, believe it or
not, your butt. After rinsing off, pat yourself mostly dry
and apply a body lotion with skin-sloughing and hydrat-
ing AHAs (Fusco likes AmLactin). But read the directions
closely, warns Fusco. Some AHA formulas should only
be used several times a week. Body lotions with anti-
inflammatory calendula and arnica are safe everyday
options. They soothe just-scrubbed skin, says Fusco. We
like Burts Bees Soothingly Sensitive Body Lotion.
Your feet: Just slathering moisturizer on cracked
heels isnt enough. You want to seal it in, too, says Heidi
Waldorf, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She recommends
removing dead skin with a pumice stone, then applying a
foot cream with urea (such as Curl Foot Therapy Cream)
to draw in water, followed by a layer of Vaseline directly
over it. If your feet are especially cracked, wind plastic
wrap around them at night before slipping on socks to
really lock moisture in.
Head to
Toes
Summer comes at the same time each year. So why do we always
greet that first scorcher feeling (and looking) totally
unprepared? No more. This comprehensive guide is a jump start
on every hot-weather beauty challenge.
By Kayleigh Donahue Hodes
Summer Beauty,
Beauty101
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Only overachievers bring their
bikini-line A-game all winter.
Nows the time to step it back up.
If you leave it up to the
professionals...
dont try to save face by trimming
and shaving before your
appointment. Youll risk uneven
results and a more painful
process. Wax adheres better to
long hair than to short stubble,
says Michelle Mapes of Stark
Waxing Studio in Los Angeles. Hair
should be at least a quarter-inch
long so its easy to grasp. This cuts
down on the need for repeat pulls
and tweezing. The best way to prep
is to exfoliate the area the night
before to prevent ingrowns and pop
an Advil to alleviate the sting.
If you prefer
depilatories...
pay close attention to your skin.
These creams contain chemicals
that dissolve the hair shaft,
says Fusco. You should never use
them on skin thats raw, broken,
or irritated. If alls clear, apply a
thin layer (you should be able to
see the hair peeking through), and
confine it to the outer edges
and inner thighs, where skin is less
sensitive. Try Sally Hansen
Simply Smooth Hair Remover.
If shaving is your thing...
always use a fresh blade and shave
in the direction of growth
to prevent bumps and ingrowns.
And for the love of God, dont
shave your bikini area in a steamy
shower, where you could slip
and do serious damage. Instead,
apply shaving cream and go to
work before turning on the water.
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Beauty products are like baseball
players: Even the best performers
get traded every season.
Consider replacing heavy hitters
(creams, hair masks) with
lighter, high-endurance formulas.
Shelve: Creamy face wash
Swap it for: A foaming cleanser.
Its better at removing sweat, oil,
and stubborn waterproof
products, says Marmur. We love
Dr. Jart+ Pore Medic Pore
Minish Cleansing Bubble.
Shelve: SPF 15 facial moisturizer
Swap it for: A nongreasy
sunscreen with SPF 30+.
Summer calls for a higher-SPF
sunscreenone that stays put
on slick skin. Use a fast-
absorbing formula with strong
UV protection, such as
SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion
UV Defense SPF 50 or
Coppertone Oil Free Faces
SPF 50+.
Shelve: Foundation
Swap it for: A BB cream. Itll
even out your complexion
but wont feel heavy or melt into
creases, says makeup artist
Gita Bass. Try Shiseido Perfect
Hydrating BB Cream. For more
coverage, go for a lightweight
liquid foundation, such as LOral
Paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder.
Shelve: Smoothing hair cream
Swap it for: A dry oil. It tames
frizz but wont weigh hair down
like silicone, says New York
City hairstylist Matt Fugate.
We like Dove Pure Care Dry Oil
Nourishing Treatment.
Shelve: An old bottle of
sunscreen
Swap it for: A new bottle of
sunscreen. Toss the leftover tube,
even if its half full. Even if it hasnt
hit the expiration date. Every time
you open a sunscreen, oxygen
degrades the SPF ingredients,
reducing its potency. A year-old
bottle wont offer the same
level of protection, says Fusco.
6 Things
You Never Knew
About Shaving
Seeing Spots
UV exposure worsens sun spots, zits, and freckles. Here,
some ways to help fade them, fast.
Sun Spots
Treat the entire surrounding area with a nonprescription
bleaching agent (we like Ambi Skincare Fade
Cream). At night, apply retinol, and in the morning, glob on a
sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. If your sun spots are
very dark, uneven, or widespread, see your dermatologist.
Freckles
Unlike sun spots, freckles can fade on their own. But that
takes months. Speed up the process by using the same
brightening products you would to treat sun spots, and pile
on sunscreen. For an instant fix, use a luminous tinted
moisturizerit reflects light, making discoloration less
obvious. Try Maybelline New York Dream Fresh Beauty Balm.
Zits
Shrink a zit by covering it in a 1 percent hydrocortisone
cream for a few hours. For breakouts, use a cleanser
with benzoyl peroxide, followed by a 2 percent salicylic acid
product (try AcneFree Body Clearing Acne Spray).
What to Swap Out for Summer
Shelve:

Lip gloss
Swap it for:
Tinted lip balm.
Shiny glosses reflect
sunlight and
increase your risk of
a burn. Instead,
choose a waxy balm
with a hint of color
(we like Maybelline
New York Baby
Lips lip balm, at right
in Pink Shock).
Nonprescription
brighteners treat
spots at home.
We realize youve been
shaving since the sixth
grade, which means
youve had plenty of time
to develop some bad
habits. Allow us to set a few
things straight.
1
Save shaving arms
and legs for last.
Showering in warm
water for a few minutes
makes hair pliant, allowing
the razor to cut it at
the base for a closer shave.
2
Use shaving
creamunless you
dont have any
shaving cream. In that case,
a layer of conditioner,
shampoo, or body wash will
do, says Fusco. The
point is to give your razor
something to glide
over other than your skin.
3
Dont use
disposables. Theyre
only good for two
uses, three tops. Instead, get
a razor with replaceable
blades and change them
at the first sign of dullness
(when you have to press
harder or go over the same
area more than once).
To get the most mileage out
of the blades, wipe them
dry after each use and store
your razor faceup rather
than facedown.
4
Rinse and repeat.
Men rinse their razor
after every stroke,
but women tend to do their
entire shin in one go,
says Brittany Johnson, a
master barber at The Art of
Shaving. The result? Dead
skin and shaving cream
jamming up the blades.
5
If youre on a beach
vacation, shave
at night. Your razor
creates microscopic
abrasions. Hitting the ocean
too soon after shaving
is like pouring salt in a
wound, says Fusco.
6
Watch where you
shave. If you notice
any irritation,
a bug bite, rashavoid it,
says Waldorf. Razors
spread skin conditions from
one body part to another.
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Like bikinis, sunless tanners are not
one size fits all. Here, a quick guide to
finding your best bronze.
Gradual-tanning lotion
These slow-developing formulas are
almost impossible to overdo. They
introduce color little by little, so
theyre great for anyone with fair
skin who wants to warm up just
a notch, says airbrusher Kristyn
Pradas, who recommends the clas-
sic Jergens Natural Glow Daily
Moisturizer. Keep in mind: These
subtle formulas require constant
upkeep. Skip a few days and your
pallor returns in a hot minute.
Spray-on formulas
These cover large areas of your body
in seconds. If youre a seasoned self-
tanner, theyre ideal for lightly con-
touring areas such as your abs and
chest. Just be sure you hold them six
to eight inches from your body, or
youll get streaks, says Pradas, who
recommends Victorias Secret Self-
Tanning Tinted Spray because it deliv-
ers a continuous stream, even when
you hold it upside down.
Tanning towelettes
Swiping on bronzer like a cleansing
wipe makes for a quick and even
application. The downside is telltale
palms. I instruct people to wear rub-
ber gloves, says Pradas. Otherwise
youre stuck with orange hands for
days. Kate Somerville Somerville360
Body Tanning Towelettes deposit a
clear formula that develops into a
darker shade in four to six hours.
Facial self-tanners
The moisturizing ingredients in facial
tanners hydrate skin and glide right
on, making them easy to blend around
tricky areas, like your jaw and hair-
line. Theyre also less likely to irri-
tate sensitive skin. Try BareMinerals
Faux Tan Face Gradual Glow Sunless
Tanner, which contains skin-softening
glycerin and almond oil.
Instant tanners
These provide an immediate color
boost that washes off with soap and
water. Theyre also great for disguis-
ing minor imperfections on your legs,
such as spider veins or bruises. Most
are formulated so they dont rub off
on clothes, but...they still tend to rub
off on clothes. To avoid streaks and
stains, be sure to blend them in with a
makeup sponge and dont wear white,
says Pradas. We like Tarte Maracuja
Rainforest Glow Instant Matte
Waterproof Body Perfector.
Sunless-Tanning Tricks
Tip
Dry skin soaks up
self-tanner.
Exfoliate all over
frst to avoid
dark patches.
Touch and Glow
Whether you want a subtle glow
or full-fledged bronze, these products
deliver just the right dose of color.
1 Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer
2 Victorias Secret Self-Tanning Tinted Spray
3 Tarte Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Matte
Waterproof Body Perfector 4 Kate Somerville
Somerville360 Body Tanning Towelettes
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Bronzer spiked with silvery shimmer doesnt warm skin;
it frosts it. Thats why many makeup artists love matte
bronzer. Its more sophisticated, and it emphasizes your
natural contours, says makeup artist Franois Nars.
1
It might seem counterintuitive, but create a dewy
base. You need some transparency to your skin to
balance a matte look, Nars says. Apply moisturizer and
then go for a liquid foundation with a slightly luminous finish
(try Maybelline New York Dream Nude Foam).
2
Stick with the rule of three. The goal is to highlight the
areas where the sun hits your face naturally. Using a
medium-size brush, sweep the powder along your
temples, under your cheekbones, and on the tip of your
chin. Use your fingers to blend away any obvious lines.
3
Add a touch of blush. Choose a cream formula (it
blends into the skin more believably than a powder
one) in a rosy shade if youre fair, or coral if your
skin is olive or darker. Then swirl it lightly on the apples of
your cheeks with your fingertips, says Nars.
4
And, OK, a touch of shimmer, too. This gives you a
complete, multidimensional look, says Nars, who
recommends a creamy highlighter, such as Nars The
Multiple in South Beach (on light to medium skin) or
Lamu (on dark skin). Using your finger, dab it on your temples
and just under your cheekbones for a dewy finish.
Piecey, tousled, and held together with pins and a prayer,
the rumpled bun is soft and efortless, says hairstylist
Orlando Pita, who created the look for the Michael Kors
spring runway. Heres how to capture it.
Start with clean hair. You want to create lift at the roots,
says Pita. Hair thats dirty or coated with leftover product
falls flat. Plus, freshly washed hair, full of airy flyaways and
wispy bends, gives this bun a romantic quality. Attempt it
with lank strands and youll look as though you didnt have
time to shower after the gym.
Use only two tools: texturizing powder and your hands.
Pita prefers texturizing powders to sprays because they build
a softer texture (he likes Osis+ Dust It). Sprinkle it on your
roots, then use your fingers to gently tousle it through to the
ends, raking your hair up and away from your face as you go.
Dont overthink it. Efortless hair shouldnt require...efort.
It sounds like a no-brainer, but plenty of hairstyles go south
because people overcomplicate them. To keep this look as
simple as possible, skip the elasticit will pull your hair tight
and look too finished, says Pita. Instead, gently gather
all of your hair in your hand and loosely twist it around itself
before pinning it into place.
Watch where your flyaways fall. Its the secret to making a
messy hairstyle look pretty and a little purposeful, says Pita.
Using your fingers, loosen a few face-framing pieces, then
do the same in the back, letting strands fall around the nape
of your neck. Just be sure to work in random sections.
Symmetrical strands look like bridal tendrils, Pita warns.
The bleached-ends thing is still the best look for summer,
says colorist Tracey Cunningham. Theres no commitment
at the roots, the sun and ocean only make it better, and you
can stay away from the salon.
1
Get a haircut. I dont want to create this efect and
then have you chop of the ends a week later,
Cunningham says. Tell your stylist youre getting ombr
color and ask for a cut that will complement it. Hair color
looks most seamless and natural on long, slender layers.
2
Coddle your ends. Your midlength and ends are about
to be lightened a few shades, which causes damage.
To protect and strengthen hair, use a deep-
conditioning treatment or thick hair mask a few nights
before your appointment (we like Neutrogena Triple Repair
Conditioner). Concentrate the formula on your ends and
keep it on for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.
3
Keep it soft.You want the transition from dark to light
to be gradual, says Cunningham. Brunettes can
introduce hues a few notches lighter than their base
(dark gold). Blondes have more wiggle roomsandy or
buttery tones can inch toward cooler, whiter ends. To ensure
subtlety, Cunningham uses a combination of balayage
and foil. Hand-painted highlights around the face look
sun-kissed, while foil saturates the ends in color.
4
Keep it wavy. Smooth, glossy blowouts make dark roots
stand out. To preserve the easy, beachy efect, add loose
waves with a curling iron and roughed-up volume with a
texturizing spray (try LOral Paris Texture Series Beach Spray).
This season, waves are imperfect and asymmetricalthey
add texture in an unexpected way, says hairstylist Guido,
who created haphazard bends at the Rag & Bone,
Alexander Wang, and Roberto Cavalli spring shows. You
can get this look in three easy steps:
1
Start with wet hair. Women are so quick to blow out
their hair, but really, air-dried hair moves so beautifully,
says Guido, who enhances the natural texture by
distributing a large mound of mousse from top to bottom
while the hair is still damp (he likes Redken Guts 10), then
letting it air-dry. If youre in a rush, rough-dry while twirling
large sections with your fingers to get a ropy efect.
2
Add extra movement with a curling iron. Grab
random, two-inch sections of hair and wrap
just the midlength around the barrel of a medium-size
curling iron, rather than winding the entire strand
completely around it. This technique creates wide waves,
not perfect spirals, says Guido.
3
Mist on a finishing spray. It will help keep your style
in place and add a touch of polish, says Guido. Frizz
detracts from the cool, crimped efect.
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Eyeliner is the safest way to experiment with wild
hues because you can draw just a thin, barely there
strip of vibrant color, says Nars.
Go with crazy color. Nars recommends using a jewel-tone
eyeliner in turquoise, purple, or emerald to draw a clean,
precise line along the lashes (a smudgy or difused swipe
takes away from the colors boldness). We like Nars
Eyeliner in Kalist, Laura Mercier Longwear Crme Eye
Pencil in Teal, LOral Paris Silkissime Eyeliner by
Infallible in Plum, and Flower Easy on the Eyes Long
Lasting Eye Pencil in Navy.
Dont hesitate. To create the most defined line possible, use
a pencil, which is easier to maneuver than a gel or a liquid,
and apply it in one swift, continuous stroke (pausing halfway
through could make it look jagged). Keep liner in place by
adding eye shadow in a similar shade right over it, says Nars.
Top it off. Dont leave lashes barethe jolt of color will look
extreme and jarring. A few coats of black mascara gives
high-impact shades a sultry, finished quality.
Switch it up. Drawing a bright shade on just the lower lashes
defines eyes and adds a sexy, unexpected edge.
Sheer polish no longer means clear polish. Bright,
vibrant shades have a fresh, transparent quality this summer,
says manicurist Elle.
1
Consider shape. Keep your nails short and slightly
rounded. This look is not meant to be loud or
exaggerated, like nail art, says Elle.
2
Pay attention to your base. Sheer polish exposes the
condition of your nails, says Elle, who believes a
ridge-filling basecoat is mandatory to smooth any
dents and hide discoloration. Dermelect Makeover Ridge
Filler contains peptides to help strengthen nails and prevent
them from splitting.
3
Use the right polish. To get the perfect balance of
brightness and lucidity, use a sheer formula, such as
Sally Hansen Triple Shine Palm Beach Jellies
Collection. Or create your own by blending your favorite
polish with your topcoat. Use a dropper to distribute a few
globs of colored polish into a bottle of topcoat, says Elle.
Rolldont shake itto mix the color evenly.
4
Be patient. Let your first coat dry completely before
attempting a second one. You want to wait a few
minutes between coats, says Elle. Its a little annoying,
but a very thin polish like this is more likely to dry with visible
streaks if you dont.
This shade hits all the marks you want for summerits
bright, sexy, and sporty, says manicurist Alicia Torello.
Find the right red. Not blue-red. Not orange-red.
Red-red. A classic cherry hue is bright enough for summer
and has just the right amount of depth thrown in. Look
for an opaque, creamy formula with zero shimmer, says
Torello, like Chanel Nail Colour in Dragon, RGB Nail
Color in Too Red, and Dior Gel Shine nail polish in Pandore.
Fix chips. Dings and chips really stand out on glossy
red polish, says Torello, who recommends fixing damage
right away by dipping your finger in nail-polish remover
and rubbing it over the chipped spot to smooth out the edges.
Then paint on a single coat of fresh polish. The key is to
avoid globbing on too much. A thick, clunky coat looks even
messier than a chip, says Torello.
Avoid bells and whistles. Shimmer, glitter, and trinkets
all have their placebut not on glossy red nails, says Torello.
They cheapen a very classic look.
You know what we love about bright orange lipstick? It
isnt pink. Or peach. Or any other timid, fleshy tone that
makes lips seem virtually invisible. Its the perfect color
for waking up neutral summer makeup, says makeup artist
Charlotte Tilbury, who used an electric shade of tangerine
at the Prabal Gurung spring show.
1
Prep your lips. A Day-Glo shade highlights dry, flaky lips.
To keep them looking moist and healthy, Tilbury gently
exfoliates them with a sugar scrub (such as Fresh Sugar
Lip Polish) before applying a thick balm for several minutes.
Find something dense and sticky that wont rub right of,
she says. Heavy-duty lip balm, like Carmex, does the trick.
2
Choose your formula. A matte lipstick packs the
boldest punch (Tilbury used M.A.C. Pro Lipmix in
Orange on the Prabal models), but a swipe of tangerine
gloss creates a similarly vibrant efect. Bonus: Orange is
pretty much a foolproof color. It doesnt have any blue in it
the way red does, so it warms up just about any skin tone.
3
Be precise. To define the mouth and prevent lipstick
from bleeding, Tilbury first fills in lips with a matching
lip liner. Next, she applies the lipstick using a small,
square-tipped brush.
4
Keep the rest simple. Orange lips are really dramatic,
says Tilbury, who suggests keeping everything
else on the light side. If you want to make a little
more of an impact, a thin swoop of black eyeliner
creates a pretty, retro efect.
The Lip Color: Bright Orange
The Manicure: Sheer and Juicy The Pedicure: Glossy Red
The Eyes: Bold Liner
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BECKHAM
silk dress,
$1,250, at
Bergdorf
Goodman,
N.Y.C.
(212-753-7300).
BOTTEGA VENETA
cotton-and-
organza jacket,
$4,550, at
Bottega Veneta
stores.
Fashion
Bulletin
BANANA REPUBLIC
polyester dress, $140
(bananarepublic.com).
EMPORIO ARMANI
leather clutch, $1,225
(armani.com).
PROENZA SCHOULER
silk skirt, $1,250, at
Proenza Schouler,
N.Y.C. (212-585-3200).
RALPH LAUREN
BLACK LABEL
leather skirt, $2,395,
at select Ralph
Lauren stores.
MARC BY
MARC JACOBS
silk top, $368
(bloomingdales
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MANGO
viscose dress,
$79.99
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Cline
Jacquard
top, organza
skirt, leather
bag and shoes,
and cuffs
Aquatic Prints Bright White Bags Chanel Bracelets
Straight, narrow, and generally joyless, pleats are well suited to school
uniforms and office attire. Not so this spring. Designers have
taken the starch out of pleats, energizing them with daring fabrics and
lively formations. An accordion hem gives Clines long, lean
skirt a swishy, comfortable feel, while the neat silk panels on Proenza
Schoulers skirt are offset by rows of foil-like fabricwinking and
rumpled, like candy wrappers. And scalloped edges and flouncy sleeves
make Chlos cotton top look practically weightless. Each of these
pieces brings the perfect mix of sharpness and fluidity into the fold.
By Siobhan Bonnouvrier
Yes, Pleats
A woman
wears a
pleated skirt
in Paris.
CHLO
cotton top, $2,795,
at Chlo, N.Y.C.
(212-717-8220).
URIEL SALAS
brass necklace,
price available
upon request
(urielsalas.com).
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BRIAN ATWOOD
suede-and-
leather sandals,
$1,995, at Brian
Atwood, N.Y.C.
(212-415-4739).
MUST
WATSON X WATSON
silk crepe de Chine
dress, $499
(watsonxwatson.com).
LUST
CALLA
cotton viscose
pants, $520
(avenue32.com).
MUST
FIDELITY
stretch jeans, $240
( fidelitydenim.com).
LUST
RACHEL COMEY
polyester-blend
sweater, $449,
at Rachel
Comey, N.Y.C.
(212-334-0470).
MUST
GAP
cotton sweater,
$39.95 (gap.com).
MUST
ARYN K
silk top, $110
(louloushoe.com).
LUST
PETER SOM
silk crepe de Chine top, $495,
at Found Objects, Birmingham,
Michigan (248-220-4999).
LUST
CELESTINA
mother-of-pearl-shell
clutch, $875, at
Kemble Interiors,
N.Y.C. (212-675-9576).
MUST
RAF
scallop-shell
clutch, $395
(neimanmarcus.com).
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LUST
MISSONI
silk dress,
$2,740, at
Missoni, N.Y.C.
(212-517-9339).
Fashion Cravings
The Big Blue
Shadowy aquatic swirls and pearly
shell clutches are an
abstract celebration of the sea.
MUST
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suede-and-
snakeskin
sandals, $495
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BALENCIAGA
leather sandals, $775
(neimanmarcus.com).
VINCE
leather sandals, $225,
at Bergdorf Goodman,
N.Y.C. (800-558-1855).
MARC JACOBS
suede sandals, $845,
at Marc Jacobs,
N.Y.C. (212-343-1490).
Fashion Extras
PRADA
suede sandals, price
available upon
request, at select
Prada stores.
Can flat, sporty sandals be
chic? Yes, when theyre
strapped, tied, and jeweled.
Boy Toys
GIVENCHY BY
RICCARDO TISCI
leather-and-plastic
sandals, $795, at
Barneys New York, N.Y.C.
(212-826-8900).
CLINE
suede sandals, $850,
at Barneys
New York, N.Y.C.
(212-826-8900).
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No bells. No whistles. The
freshest, whitest
day bags are sleek, sturdy,
and streamlined.
White Hot
Fashion Extras
JIL SANDER
leather bag, $2,435,
at Jil Sander stores.
DOLCE & GABBANA
leather bag, $995, at
select Dolce &
Gabbana stores.
BALENCIAGA
leather bag, $2,650, at
Bergdorf Goodman,
N.Y.C. (800-558-1855).
MAX MARA
leather bag,
$1,050, at Max
Mara, N.Y.C.
(212-879-6100).
COACH
leather bag, $358
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CHANEL FINE
JEWELRY
gold-ceramic-and-
diamond bracelets,
$14,000 each
(800-550-0005).
Gray
Gardens
Coco Chanel adored camellias,
sprinklings of diamonds, and
the graphic power of black
and white. All those passions
are revived in a pair of
bracelets from the labels
recent jewelry collection, each
topped with a ceramic
interpretation of Chanels
signature floral motif. For the
romantically inclined,
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10. The Great
Wave at Kanagawa by
Katsushika Hokusai.
This work summarizes
two of my greatest
passions: Japanese prints,
which often inspired
my collections,
and the sea.
Fashion Expert
3. Evening
gowns. Evening
gowns are not a rule
but an exception
in every womans
wardrobe. Being an
exception, they
should be valuable,
unique, mysterious,
and above all,
glamorous.
2. Risotto alla Milanese.
My favorite dish,
a great, traditional
Italian recipe.
5. Art Deco
coffee table.
I love Art Deco
its geometric
design, discrete
decorative
elements, special
finishes.
8. The
Little Prince
by Antoine
de Saint-
Exupry.
The author
says great
truths without
emphasis
but with a
touching tone.
9. T-shirt. If it
didnt exist, I would have
to invent it. Cotton silk
T-shirt, $325, at Giorgio
Armani stores.
4. Womens
blazers. I love blazers
that are curvy and as soft
as a shirt. Wool-blend
blazer, $2,445, at Giorgio
Armani stores.
Armani Priv
Spring 2014
As a label, Giorgio Armani is so influential that its almost pos-
sible to forget there is one man at the reins. Gowns for the
red carpet, costumes for films, fragrances, dinner plates,
mens suits, hotels, smartphonestheres almost nothing
Armani hasnt designed, and all with the same minimalist
aesthetic that he describes as down-to-earth and sophisti-
cated. Now 79, he shares an inspiration common to all good
Italian sons. The first feminine style that struck me was my
mother, he says. She was graceful and had a sober style, but
I found it very elegant. In his most recent collection, metal-
lic amethyst evening sheaths and jackets shimmer without
veering from the Armani mandate of gentle color and clean
silhouettes. As he says, Simplicity and naturalness always
winin fashion and in life. DANIELLE PERGAMENT
10 Beautiful Things
Giorgio Armani
The Italian designer
presented his
first collection in 1975.
7. Armani Priv Bois
dEncens perfume. It seems
intense but has some light notes
and is hard to forget. $260
(giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com).
1. VW Beetle.
My first car. I had to sell
it to start my business.
But I bought it back as
soon as I could.
6. Neck scarf.
Scarves emphasize a
womans light silhouette
beautifully. They
create motion and give
grace. Scarf, $525, at
Giorgio Armani stores.
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Six stylish women show us the sophisticated side of polka dots
in Sportmaxs silk camisole. By Alexandra Owens
Bag
I love my
Goyard tote because
I can throw
everything in it when
Im on the go.
Jeans
I had my James
jeans altered to fit
me perfectly.
Users Guide
to Style
Fashion Sense
P
olka dots tend toward
the circus-like and
silly. But this season,
Sportmax made them
elegant, artisticand
even sexyin blown-
up proportions and
light fabrics, such as tulle and silk. Six
women wear the lines punchy polka-
dot camisole around the streets of Los
Angeles. Sportmax silk camisole, $425,
at Sportmax, N.Y.C. (212-674-1817).
Shoes
These black suede
Givenchy sandals
feel really summery
and fresh to
match the light top.
Hat
I got this Panama hat in
Spain and replaced
the band with a ribbon
that has my first initial
embroidered on it.
Jewelry
I never take off
my Anita Ko
necklaceit goes
with everything.
Sunglasses
The black Shipley &
Halmos sunglasses
tie together the other
black accessories.
Taryn Cox
30, founder, lifestyle website The Wife
Going through my closet and trying
on all the different outfits to plan my look
made me feel like I was going on
a trip, says Cox, who decided to take the
camisole in a relaxed direction with
white James jeans, Givenchy sandals,
and a straw Panama hat. When I think of
all-white, I think of summer in
the Hamptons. I could also see myself
exploring the Greek islands in this.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Chanel ballet flats.
JEWELRY: Jennifer Meyer and Anita Ko.
BAG: Cline Trapeze. LINGERIE:
Natori. STYLE ROLE MODEL: Blair
Waldorf. MASSAGE: Hotel
Bel-Air Spa by La Prairie. FACIALIST:
Linda Finer at the Finer Skin
Institute in Santa Monica. LIP COLOR:
Laura Mercier Portofino Red.
FRAGRANCES: Kai, Jo Malone Red
Roses, and Melissa Flagg Clementine
Perfume Spray. NAIL POLISH: Butter
London. MASCARA: Diorshow.
SKIN CARE: Dr. Lancer. VACATION SPOT:
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Jacket
This Zara jacket is
cream but has pastel
colors woven into it
for extra dimension.
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Skirt
I needed something that
would balance the
top and emphasize my
waist, so I chose this
skirt by Mandie Erickson.
Bag
This Dolce &
Gabbana bag feels
ladylike but young.
Jewelry
I always wear
my Royal Asscher
earrings. I prefer
sentimental jewelry to
costume jewelry.
Sunglasses
Im a fan of mixing
designer labels
with finds like these
sunglasses
from Forever 21.
Jacket
Ive definitely
gotten my
moneys worth
from my
Chanel jacket.
Hat
This hat from Topshop
is very cute but a
little grown-up, too.
Shoes
The lace in these
Dolce & Gabbana
pumps gives them a
delicate edge.
Shoes
Im covered up,
so I wanted
to show a little toe
with these Pour
La Victoire heels.
Bag
The 3.1 Phillip
Lim bag adds
color and energy
to the look.
Nikki Pennie
33, DJ
Despite moving to Los Angeles in 2009,
Pennie (left) has held firm to what she calls
her London way of dressing.... Its classic
but with an edgy, cool twist, she says. She
wore the top with a flared Mandie Erickson
skirt, lace Dolce & Gabbana heels, and a
Topshop hat with kitten ears. It has a sense
of humor, and I love that.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Dolce & Gabbana. JEWELRY: Anita
Ko. JEANS: Anine Bing. LINGERIE:
Rosie for Autograph. FACIALIST: Face
Place. HAIR COLORIST: Tracey Cunningham
at Mche Salon. LIP COLOR: Dolce &
Gabbana Rubino. FRAGRANCE: Frdric
Malle Portrait of a Lady. NAIL POLISH:
Essie Mademoiselle. MASCARA: YSL
Shocking. VACATION SPOT: Uruguay.
Geri Hirsch
30, founder, style website Because Im Addicted,
and cofounder, leaf.tv
Hirsch (right) followed the simplest formula for
everyday dressing: tossing on a favorite
pair of blue jeans and a jacket on top. But she
made the tried-and-true look her ownquite
literallyby using a razor blade, sandpaper, and
scissors to distress the Citizens of Humanity
jeans herself. I wanted to bring an element of
laid-back California to the top, she says.
Favorite Things
JEWELRY: Dylanlex. BAG: The Louis Vuitton
Vivienne bag. LINGERIE: Valentine by Jonas
and Brown makes the prettiest little bralettes.
STYLE ROLE MODEL: Kate Moss. HAIRSTYLIST: Jen
Atkin. LIP PRODUCT: Stila Lip Glaze in Apricot.
FRAGRANCE: Quelques Fleurs LOriginal.
MASCARA: LOral Voluminous is my favorite
drugstore find. SKIN CARE: Dr Sebagh.
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Jewelry
I wore three stacked
gold Cartier bracelets
and my moms Cartier
tank watch from
the 80s. I always like to
have a lot on my wrists.
Shoes
The pants hit quite
low on the foot, so I
chose these open-
toe Cline sandals to
show a little skin.
Pants
The fabric of these
Cline trousers is
flowy and loose,
which pairs well with
the airy camisole.
Fashion Sense
Jacket
This Cline blazer
has a bit of sheen
to complement the
silk top and pants.
Jessica de Ruiter
35, fashion editor and stylist
De Ruiter confesses that she typically
shies away from delicate clothing.
I wear a lot of mens button-down shirts
and cotton T-shirts, she says.
Im not precious with my clothes. But
she warmed to this silk camisole
once she toughened it up with a classic
structured blazer, simple black
trousers, and unfussy sandals, all by
Cline. I decided to embrace it.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Dieppa Restrepo. JEWELRY:
Cartier. BAG: Cline clutch.
JEANS: Levis. LINGERIE: Hanro.
MASSAGE: Oleg Bouimer does
house calls. FACIALIST: Terri Lawton.
HAIRSTYLIST: Linda at Art Luna
Salon. LIP COLOR: Gee Beauty Tickled
Pink. MASCARA: Dr. Hauschka.
SKIN CARE: Evan Healy Rose Petal
Facial Tonic Hydrosol.
VACATION SPOT: Tulum, Mexico. E
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Jewelry
I liked the tops V-neck,
so these Elsa Peretti
cuffs are a nice way of
adding accessories
while keeping
the neckline clean.
Pants
I pushed the
legs of my Nili Lotan
drawstring pants
up to make them even
more boyish.
Skirt
I like simple things,
like this skirt I found
at Reformation.
The shape works well
with the jacket.
Jacket
A leather
jacket is the
easiest staple
ever because
you can dress
it up or down.
Jewelry
This vintage Deco
necklace belonged
to my mom.
Shoes
The orange-red of these
Christian Louboutin
heels is really trendy right
now. Plus, I love a pop
of color.
Shoes
I love the slit in
the front of these
Bottega Veneta
shoes. Theyre
sexy but definitely
comfortable.
Petra Flannery
41, stylist
As soon as Flannery (right) saw the very feminine
camisole, she knew she wanted to counterbalance
it with a pair of Nili Lotan drawstring pants for
a casual, little-boy effect, she says. But the result
wasnt tomboyish. She tucked in the top to make
it tighter and enhance her shape, and accessorized
with bright Christian Louboutin pumps.
Favorite Things
JEWELRY: AF Designs delicate diamond
pieces. BAG: Mansur Gavriel. JEANS: Koral.
LINGERIE: Eres. STYLE ROLE MODEL: My muse
is Zo Saldana. FACIALIST: RPK at Lancer
Dermatology. HAIRSTYLIST AND COLORIST:
Kacey Welch at the Jonathan & George Salon
is great with blondes. Guy Romeo cuts
my hair there. LIP COLOR: By Terry Or De Rose
Baume Prcieux. FRAGRANCE: Frdric
Malle Carnal Flower. NAIL POLISH: Dolce &
Gabbana Fire. MASCARA: Chanel Le Volume.
VACATION SPOT: The Amalfi Coast.
Camille Cregan
23, actress
Cregan (left) was 15 when she discovered her style
at a Rolling Stones concert. The cool and effortless
black lace, jeans, and stilettos that she spotted are
still prevalent. I try to wear more classic pieces than
trendy things that will go out of style quickly,
Cregan says. She was inspired by the rock and roll
look here, pairing the camisole with a boxy vintage
skirt, a leather jacket, and Bottega Veneta booties.
Favorite Things
SHOES: Christian Louboutin. BAG: Proenza
Schouler. JEANS: Rag & Bone. LINGERIE:
Maison Close. MASSAGE: Beverly Hot Springs.
HAIRSTYLIST: Micah Winter at Joseph Martin.
LIP COLOR: Chanel reds. FRAGRANCE: Taken by
Jane Booke. NAIL POLISH: Essie Bordeaux.
MASCARA: Armani Eyes to Kill. SKIN CARE:
Shiva Rose. VACATION SPOT: Caribbean waters
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Insiders

Guide
Advice from the experts on
wearing a low-cut dress, making
flowers last longer, planning
a dinner-party menu, and more.
How to Style
Your Hair
So It Survives
a Workout
An Interview With Julien Farel
Farel owns several salons and is the
official stylist of the U.S. Open.
Moisture makes hair either limp
and stringy or wild and bushy, so
keeping your hair off your face and
neck is the most important thing.
Stay dry. A ponytail should start at
ear level or above. Higher is better:
The less contact the tail has with skin,
the less sweat it will absorb. To avoid
a dent from your elastic, dont tie the
hair back too tightly. And for a crazy-
intense exercise, like SoulCycle, wear
a headband. Lululemons Fly Away
Tamer is made of moisture-wicking
fabric and has silicone beads, so it
stays put during a workout.
Get beachy waves. For a cute, tidy
style that is also sexy afterward, pull
hair back into a ponytail, secure it
with a snag-free elastic, then braid
the tail. After your workout, unravel
the braid and refresh your hairline
with a blast of a blow-dryer on the
cool setting. Work a bit of dry sham-
poo into the roots with your fingers.
Catch the stragglers. For layered
styles, start by doing a tight French
braid at the crown to incorporate the
shorter pieces. Once youve woven in
all the hair above the ears, draw the
hair into a ponytail and do a second,
classic braid for the ends. Afterward,
youll have great tousled waves.
Smooth any flyaways with a little
serum. INTERVIEW BY MEIRAV DEVASH
Tip
If you have bangs,
either bobby-pin
them to the side or
use a headband
with silicone grips.
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The Hustler
American Hustle has no shortage of
scene-stealers. Chief among them: the
plunging necklines. The movies
Oscar-nominated costume designer,
Michael Wilkinson, spills all.
Whats the most important element
when youre designing revealing
clothes? I discovered pretty quickly that
stretch fabrics are your friend when
youre dealing with low-cut silhouettes.
They help everything cling and conform
to the body. With nonstretch, if you
bend over, theres inevitably gaping.
What role does confidence play? I
think thats the single most important
element. Amy Adams is a superhero
because she knew exactly what to do with
those clothes. Its posture, holding
yourself tall, and not being apologetic or
using your hands to cover yourself.
And Jennifer Lawrence just poured herself
into that tight, white, stretchy dress.
Whats the diference between tacky
and sophisticated? Silhouette. We
channeled the elegant, minimal lines of
Halston and Diane von Furstenberg.
How did you keep everything where
it should be? There werent a lot of
wardrobe secrets that went into those
necklines. Amy got into such incredible
shape and carried them of with lots of
confidence. And at the end of the day,
we didnt use any double-sided tape. It
distorts the drape of fabric. Its OK
with thicker, stifer materials, but with a
supersheer chifon, it draws a lot of
attention to itself. Kind of like, Im cool.
Im just here holding it all in. L. N.
Insiders Guide
How to Wear Low
Cleavage
1
Know your limits. The differ-
ence between sexy and vulgar
comes down to size: The small-
er your breasts, the more you can
show. So if youre petite on top, like
Kate Hudson, a very low-cut, deep-V
neckline will work. If youre closer in
size to Scarlett Johansson, a strapless
style that isnt too revealing is the best
way to show your cleavage.
2
Choose the right material.
Large busts require fabrics that
are supportive and keep their
structure, such as heavy cottons.
Think of the dresses Elizabeth Taylor
wore in the 1950sthey held her in
place but still showed off her breasts.
Slinky jersey has a sexy, 1970s look
but doesnt offer as much hold; its
better for smaller busts.
3
Secure everything. Theres a
great bra style called a U-plunge
that dips in the frontit pro-
vides support but stays hidden. The
fashion tape Pick-Me-Up is a clear
stick-on that lifts breasts when wear-
ing a bra is not possible. Double-sided
tape helps keep dresses in place, and
there are large silicone covers that
mask the whole nipple so you wont
see anything if a slip does occur.
INTERVIEW BY LEXI NOVAK
The Stick-Up
Double-sided tape is the real behind-the-scenes hero of nearly
every red-carpet look. Stylist Kris Zero, who works with Kate Bosworth
and Shailene Woodley, explains how to master the sticky stuf.
Strike a pose. Always tape clothing
when your body is in the position its
going to be in for most of the night.
If you do it while youre twisting
around to look at your side boob,
itll show when you put your arm
down, Zero says.
Weigh your options. Zero uses
Super Stick It tape on most gar-
ments. It was made for wool, so it
really stays on, even if you sweat.
When you take it of, youre definite-
ly going to pull some hairs out. But
for delicate fabrics, like silk, Zero
recommends a lighter adhesive
strip, such as Topstick.
Let it fall. To adhere fabric to fab-
ric, stick the tape onto one side
and then let the second piece fall
naturally into place before press-
ing them together. When you want
a garment to lie close to your body,
place the tape on your skin first and
then press the fabric against it. But
do not put tape on lotioned skin,
she warns; it wont stick.
Trim to fit. Cut nipple covers to
match the contours of the dress so
theres no extra material sticking out.
Check yourself. Snap a photo of
yourself with a flash to make sure
everything is covered. But if the
material is thin, youre going to
see outlines, says Zero. Consider
wearing a slip or having your gar-
ment lined. L. N.
An Interview With Elizabeth Stewart
Stewart is a Los Angelesbased stylist who has worked with Cate
Blanchett, Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, and Jessica Chastain.
Good posture is the number-one key to looking your best in revealing cloth-
ing. But that doesnt mean if you stand up straight, you can wear just any
plunging neckline. Showing cleavage is all about dressing for your body type.
Amy Adams
at the Golden
Globes this year
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Think in threes. Three-course dinners
are ideal because theyre not overly
elaborate, but you still have plenty
of food and a little bit of ceremony.
I like to start with a green salad that I
compose on each plate.
Play it safe. If I dont know the guests
well, I serve chicken or beef. Braised
dishes, like a chicken tagine or beef
short ribs with horseradish cream,
work well because you can do every-
thing in advance. They come out of
the oven when the guests arrive and
rest at room temperature until its
time to eat. I like to serve the main
course family style. Just make sure
your platters are easy to pass and you
have the right serving utensils.
Or take a risk. If youre having close
friends over, be bold. Most people are
delighted to see a little of the cooks
personality come through. If you love
Indian food, cook it; if you feel like
doing a fancy menu from The French
Laundry Cookbook, go for it.
Always respect your guests. I plan
for the most likely restrictions: veg-
etarians and gluten-free guests. If Im
serving halibut with carrot puree,
asparagus spears, and pistou, for ex-
ample, Ill saut some extra vegetables.
Or for a Moroccan-braised chicken
with couscous, apricots, yogurt, and
pistachio aillade, Ill replace the chick-
en with sauted asparagus and brown
rice or quinoa instead of the couscous.
Finish them off. I love a rustic fruit
galette that can be made ahead and
warmed. Serve it with good local ice
cream. Or if you dont serve cheese
before dinner, consider a beautiful
platter with both soft and hard chees-
esand a little bit of dark chocolate.
INTERVIEW BY DANIELLE PERGAMENT
An Interview With Suzanne Goin
Goin is the chef and owner of the Los Angeles restaurants Lucques,
A.O.C., and Tavern, and the author of The A.O.C. Cookbook (Knopf).
The perfect dinner-party food strikes a balance between surprise and com-
fort. I usually have a theme in my head, whether it is a place or a certain
ingredient. I think it helps get the conversation going.
Practical Yolk
The egg is a kitchen powerhousejust
ask food writer Michael Ruhlman, whose
new book is Egg: A Culinary Exploration
of the Worlds Most Versatile Ingredient
(Little, Brown and Company). We spoke
to him about mastering the basics.
Has the eggs image changed? I grew
up in the 70s, when eggs were supposed
to be bad for you. Now theyre seen as
a healthy alternative to meat. Theyre a
miracle of nutrition and economy.
Whats the most-botched egg dish?
Scrambled eggs. After the boneless,
skinless chicken breast, its probably
the most overcooked dish in America.
I recommend using a nonstick pan
and cooking beaten eggs slowly over
low heat, lifting the pan of the flame.
The eggs should have soft curds, not
hardand some of the egg should
be fluid enough to coat the curds like
a sauce. Pay attention, and youll
learn the importance of gentle
cooking and degrees of doneness.
You write that omelets are a worthy
test of a cooks skill. What are the keys
to a good one? Let it set; dont let it
brownyou want that beautiful, pale
egg color. The key to omelet-making is
lots of omelet-making.
COURTNEY BALESTIER
Tip
Add pieces of fruit
to saladsthey
excite the palate.
In spring, use
cherries or apricots;
in summer,
peaches; and in
fall and winter,
pomegranate seeds
or blood oranges.
How to Plan a
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How to Make Flowers Last
An Interview With Miho Kosuda
A New York Citybased florist, Kosuda grew up in Japan picking flowers in her familys garden
and now counts Manolo Blahnik, Carolina Herrera, and Isaac Mizrahi among her clients.
Each time you buy flowers, its a
lesson in how to pick them out.
Choosing the blooms is like shop-
ping for vegetables to put in a salad:
Reach for what looks delicious or
beautiful. Over time, youll learn to
trust your judgment.
Be hands-on. Its true that the brighter
the petals, the fresher the flowers are,
but you should touch them as well
(gentlydont squeeze). New ones
will be almost crispy, while a ship-
ment thats two days old will already
be softening. Also pay attention to
the stem and leaves. If you see little
yellow spots, the flower is getting too
much moisture and is wilting from
the inside. The petals will probably
start to fall off soon.
Go long. A long, sturdy stem is bet-
ter, because it means the flower has
had time to grow and develop a big,
healthy bud. Even when I need short
flowers for an arrangement, I buy
long stems and cut them to size.
Check the water. Flowers stored in
buckets can suck up the bacteria
thats growing there. Be wary if the
water doesnt seem clean. You can
also check by touching the stems. If
they are slimy, they wont last as long.
Perk up. A little drooping doesnt
mean flowers arent fresh; they just
need a drinkthis is especially true
for tulips and ranunculus. When
you get home, use a knife to cut the
stems on a long angle (scissors pinch
the stem, which blocks the passage
of water), wrap them in newspaper
to make them straight, and put them
in water mixed with Chrysal Flower
Food. INTERVIEW BY ALEXANDRA OWENS
Tip
To extend the life of
your fowers, add
a few ice cubes to the
vase. It acts like a
refrigerator, slowing
down decay and
the growth of bacteria.
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Lessons From a Media
Trainer
(Even If Youre Not Going on TV)
Savannah Guthrie,
cohost of Today
When CEOs and first-time authors
have to prep for a TV appearance,
media trainers become their tempo-
rary sensei. But even those of us who
just want to ace the occasional work
presentation or job interview can
steal their secrets. Aileen Pincus,
the president of the media and com-
munication training firm the Pincus
Group, shares a few tricks to keep in
mind when all eyes are on you.
1
Stage a dress rehearsal. Try
on the outfit youre planning to
wear and consider everything:
Does your skirt ride up when you sit
down? Does your bra show through
your blouse in bright light? Are
your shoes going to be comfortable,
and if not, how will that affect your
body language if youre standing?
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Practice the old-fashioned
way. I always have my clients
run through their presentations
without the help of Powerpoint or a
teleprompter. Technology is impor-
tant to a lot of business cultures, but
it can fail. At the very least, you should
be able to deliver your key messages
and then jump to the Q&A.
3
Watch your hands. Using
your hands is goodthey add
emphasis, which can increase
peoples understanding of what youre
saying. Some people worry that they
talk with their hands too much, so
they end up holding them unnatu-
rally in front of or behind their body.
That can make you look unapproach-
able or as if you have something to
hide. See what your hands tend to do
naturally when youre in a comfortable
situation and then mimic that.
4
Lose the filler. We say um and
ahand er, so, like, and
you knowbecause were
thinking, Hurry! Fill! Whats the next
word? The first step in getting rid of
them is getting comfortable with
silence. Pauses are fine. Take one to
gather your thoughts. If all else fails,
invite the audience to ask questions.
INTERVIEW BY ALYSSA KOLSKY HERTZIG
Insiders Guide
Intelligent Design
Designer Charles James was known as
Americas first couturier. He saw
his elaborate gowns as works of art, so its
fitting that theyll be on view at
the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art in New York City.
We spoke to curator Harold Koda about
Jamess heyday in the 1940s and 50s.
What was Jamess design philosophy?
He treated the creation of clothing like
an art form. At the same time, he had
no sense of posterity. He tortured fabric,
and some of the fabrics reverted
back to their original shape. But for one
perfect moment, the dress was an
absolutely sublime aesthetic expression.
Where did he learn that method? He
began in millinery, where youre always
twisting and molding things. He kept
that muscular, hands-on approach even
when he was dealing with chifon or tulle.
Where can we spot his influence today?
Some of his innovationslike a day dress
that wrappedtransformed the trajectory
of fashion. He was also an early proponent
of new materials, such as the zipper.
How was he diferent from designers
working today? James was exceptional
even then. He ran through his fortune in
pursuit of absolute beauty. If you told him
that he could only get four-ply duchesse
satin in time, he would say, I dont care if
the April in Paris Ball happens in April
I want the five-ply. And thats not how
commerce works. ALEXANDRA OWENS
Charles James
and a model,
photographed
by Cecil Beaton
in 1948
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As soon as a style is
asymmetrical, its sexier
and more interesting.
The Hair Pro
This Way Up
By Chris McMillan
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s soon as I met Julia Roberts, I
said, Youre wearing patchou-
li! Im wearing patchouli!
And she said, Oh, were go-
ing to get along just fine. But
you can tell she gets along with everyone
just fine. Shes very unfussy, and its always
nice to work with people who are laid-back.
This was the second time Id done Julias hair (she
normally works with Serge Normant, who referred
her to me). This was for the Palm Springs Interna-
tional Film Festival, and I only had 30 minutes, so I
wanted to do something easy but glamorous.
The Swoop
The best part of the style was
Julias idea: She tucked the side
opposite her bangs behind
her ear. It made the asymmetrical
style that much sexier. I was
going to pull her face-framing
layers back, but she liked
them flopping over her eye. What
could I say besides Youre Julia
Roberts. You can do whatever
you want? So I blew out the front
section with a big round brush
to create that sexy, peekaboo eye.
It just goes to prove my
biggest fear: Movie stars make
pretty good hairdressers.
From the Side
I let her face-framing layers fall to the front and pulled
the rest of her hair, covering both ears, into a ponytail at
the nape of her neck, securing it with a bungee
elastic. I messily twisted the ponytail around its base and
pinned it down inch by inch with Goody bobby pins.
Pieces kept springing out in every direction, which I loved
because it added to the disheveled glamour. As long
as there are enough pins in place, its not going to fall out.
The Prep
I alternated between
two hairbrushes
a small and a medium
round brush, both
by Ibizawhile I blew
out Julias hair.
That makes the texture
a little more natural
since no one but a
mannequin has waves
that are all one
size. Once her hair was
smooth, I gave
her a shallow side part.
I back-combed
the crown and sprayed
the roots with
light-hold hair spray.
Off-Center Rules
1
If youre doing a ponytail, start with a
shallow side part. Then place the ponytail
at the nape of the neck and make sure its
slightly off to the side opposite the part. Then
let the ponytail rest over your shoulder.
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If youre wearing your hair down, blow
out your hair so it comes forward (hold
the blow-dryer behind your head and
aim it at the crown). Mist it with light-hold hair
spray, and create a shallow side part. Pin the
hair back on the smaller side of the part, and
pull the hair on the opposite side forward. Its
a subtle style that has just the right amount of
80s inspiration behind it.
This is every
hairdressers secret
to giving any hairstyle
a 60s vibe: Tease the
hell out of the crown.
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Constant Craving
What do you do when you eat for a livingand would rather not look like
it? For the first time, a former New York Times food critic reveals how
she stayed slim (even with two lunches and three dinners a day). By Ruth Reichl
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hy arent you fat?
Its the question Im most
often asked. And this is natu-
ral, given that Ive been writing
about food for more than 40
years. I shrug it off, say Ive got a
good metabolism, and rarely fail
to mention that Ive never set foot inside a gym.
Its true. And its also a lie. Im aware that theres some-
thing slightly mythical about a food-obsessed person who
never gains weight, and Ive even taken it one step further,
bragging about wearing dresses Ive had for 30 years. (That
part is also true, although it probably says more about my
pack-rat tendencies than it does about my weight.) But every
morning I climb on the scale, and if the needle hits a higher
place than it did the day before, my mood turns black.
In my secret soul, the one I rarely acknowledge, I ago-
nize about my body in ways only a formerly fat girl could
possibly understand. I worry about it so much that when
I was offered a chance to be the restaurant critic of The
New York Times, my first thought was, Oh no! If I take
that job Ill get fat again.
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I had good reasons to be worried;
Id heard rumors that the top candi-
date for the position, Molly ONeill,
had turned the job down because she
worried about her weight. It was also
whispered that former critics Mimi
Sheraton and Marian Burros had
both ballooned before giving up on
the profession. The chance to become
the worlds most influential restau-
rant critic was extremely tempting,
but was it really worth it? Just think-
ing about all that food brought back
the misery of my teenage years.
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t 13, my for-
merly unex-
ceptional body
suddenly be-
trayed me. I
was five foot
six and the
needle on the
scale zoomed
to 155. Magazine articles informed me
that the average model was five foot
ten and weighed 107, so I couldnt kid
myself; I was undeniably obese.
That wasnt all. My formerly doc-
ile hair, which had lain quietly atop
my head for years, suddenly rebelled,
springing into such exuberant life it
looked like a Brillo pad. I stared into
the mirror, hating what I saw.
Anyone who has ever been an ugly
adolescentand we are legionknows
that the feeling of being unlovely and
unlovable never goes away; it is always
there, lurking just beneath the sur-
face. No matter how much we trans-
form ourselves in later life, we instant-
ly recognize one another. Those who
were born beautiful have an innate
confidence that we will never attain.
Youd be so pretty if youd just lose
some weight, people kept telling me
when I was 13, 14, 15. Did they think
I wasnt trying? I once ate nothing
but grapefruit for an entire month.
I didnt lose a pound. There was a
famous diet shop in New York City
it was on West 44th Streetwhere we
fatties lined up for hours to procure
rich, delicious shakes guaranteed to
make us thin. They didnt. Later, when
the shakes turned out to be a total
sham (they were packed with calo-
ries), I consoled myself with the fact
that at least theyd made me happy.
Things only got worse when I went
to college. My freshman 15 was more
like 20, prompting me to embark on
ever-more-miserable diets. The worst
was surely the one involving daily
injections of a serum distilled from
the urine of pregnant women. Fat was
strictly forbiddenyou couldnt even
use lotionand as I remember it,
lunch consisted of four boiled shrimp
and three naked strawberries. I felt
starved and mean the entire time
and the weight came flying back the
minute the diet ended. By graduation
I was a veritable walking blimp.
Then a miracle occurred: I met
a man who liked large women.
Preferred them. Basking in his admi-
ration, I stopped worrying about what
I ate, and the nasty little voice inside
my head that shrieked, Dont eat that!
Dont eat that! every time I reached
for some delicious treat went silent.
Untroubled by guilt, I ate exactly
what I wanted. More importantly, I
began paying attention to what that
might be. Hunger, I discovered, is
very much a matter of the mind, and
as I began to study my own appetites,
I saw that my teenage craving had not
really been for food. That ravenous
desire had been a yearning for love,
attention, appreciation. Food had
merely been my substitute.
The irony is that a few months after
meeting the man who liked large wom-
en, I woke up one morning to discover
that my clothes no longer fit. While Id
been happily eating everything I want-
ed, 35 pounds had melted away.
I couldnt stop staring in the mir-
ror. I loved my body. It was as if a huge
burden had been lifted and I was now
floating easily through the world.
Walking down the street, Id catch
my reflection in a store window and
think, Is that really me? My boyfriend
was disappointed, but I was deter-
mined to stay thin.
But how was it possible that after
all those years of struggling with
diets, the weight had simply vanished?
What had I done differently?
For one thing, Id been eating less.
Freed from the overwhelming guilt
about food, Id started paying atten-
tion to my bodys hunger signals. As
I began to recognize what real hun-
ger felt like as opposed to simple
cravingI realized that Id spent years
ignoring all those signals. I had sim-
ply turned them off.
That was not an accident. Like
most students, Id been eating in
cafeterias and fast-food restaurants,
where Id been hostage to a food
industry determined to lure me into
eating ever more of their product.
When I ate slowly and deliberately,
giving myself time to consider wheth-
er I actually wanted that next bite, I
often discovered that I didnt.
But I wasnt just eating less; I was
also eating differently. Id moved in
with the man who liked large wom-
en, trying to seduce him with home-
cooked meals. Id been haunting
farmers markets, searching out fresh
ingredients, cooking everything from
scratch. My diet had changed.
I was eating tastier food. Healthier
food. More satisfying food. My indus-
trial diet had lacked nutrition, and
Id been unconsciously eating more,
attempting to provide my body with
the vitamins and minerals it required.
Feed your body what it needs, and
it will tell you when its had enough.
If youre eating food with very few
nutrients, that time will never come.
Id made another, equally impor-
tant discovery: Cooking, for me, is
a fine way to satisfy hunger. I was
Essay
I agonize about my body in
ways only a formerly fat girl
could possibly understand.
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experimenting with all kinds of food,
throwing myself into the peeling
and the chopping. Surrounded by all
those wonderful aromas, I often felt
as if Id consumed a meal before I
ever sat down at the table.
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n the end, I found cooking
so pleasurable that I wrote
a cookbook. It was great
fun, but it ended in disas-
ter: An editor who liked
my book offered me the
opportunity to become a
restaurant critic.
Hell pay you to go out
to eat? My husband (Id married the
man who liked large women) was
incredulous. He was an artist, I was a
writer, and we had very little money.
Fancy restaurants were not part of our
lives. How can that be bad?
Our friends, with visions of fabu-
lous free meals dancing in their heads,
were equally enthusiastic. Besides, it
was a steady writing job, and turning
it down was not an option.
But I was worried. As the newly
anointed restaurant critic of a daily
newspaper, responsible for a weekly
column, a daily radio show, and fre-
quent restaurant roundups, I ate every
meal out. SometimesoftenI ate two
dinners a day. When I was in another
town, Id often eat two lunches and
three dinners, just to get enough res-
taurant experience in a short time. It
was instantly clear to me that unless I
wanted to go back to being fat, I was
going to need a strategy.
The first thing I learned was to
forget everything Id ever heard about
when to eat and pay attention to my
body. When I did, I found that it has
very definite notions about food.
Some people wake up ravenous and
want an enormous breakfast; some
prefer their major meals at night-
time. Theres no point in fighting it. If
youre the kind of person who wakes
up starving, waiting until dinner is
only going to make you tense, and by
the time you finally get to the table,
youll eat everything in sight.
If, on the other hand, youre natu-
rally a nighttime eater, why waste cal-
ories early in the day? I make a huge
breakfast for my family every morn-
ing, but I rarely eat it myself; my body
prefers its calories at night.
Listening to your body instead of
your brain requires serious effort.
Our earliest ancestors never knew
when they might encounter their
next meal, and our brains keep tell-
ing us to fill up on food when we find
it. Were hard-wired to store up calo-
ries against an uncertain future.
But a restaurant critics future is
not uncertain. Faced with endless
excess, survival means knowing when
to stop. When Im eating something
incredibly delicious and the ances-
tors in my brain are urging me to keep
eating, I talk back. I remind them that
I am a modern woman and push the
plate away. But the first few times I
proudly sent those bountiful plates
back, the chef came storming out of
the kitchen wanting to know what was
wrong with his food. That was when I
discovered the one essential accessory
required by every restaurant critic:
hungry friends. I rely on them to fin-
ish their own food and then attack
mine. (Teenagers are especially useful;
they have almost endless appetites and
are also very good company.)
Over the years, I discovered many
more little tricks. When possible, I
order food that keeps me busy. It can
take me an hour to fully dismember a
lobster, sucking out all the delicious
little bits. I eat my grapefruit with a
spoon instead of gulping down a glass
of juice. I order meat on the bone, so
I have to work to remove it (it tastes
better that way, too). I fillet my own
fish and peel my peaches. Playing with
my food is an extremely pleasant way
to meander through a meal.
Ive also discovered the joy of
anticipation. If youre truly a food
person, dreaming about a great meal
can double the pleasure. As a restau-
rant critic, Id study the menus of the
restaurants I would be visiting, imag-
ining the food, tasting it in my mind
long before I ever sat down at the
table. Dreaming about food continues
to be one of my favorite activities, and
when Im tempted to rip open a bag
of potato chips, I leaf through cook-
books or scroll through old menus,
inventing meals that I might make.
But my most valuable discovery
might be the importance of occa-
sional indulgence. When I find myself
in a stellar restaurant, a place where
the food is not merely good but abso-
lutely transcendent, I give myself per-
mission to abandon all the rules. The
trick is to consider this a gift rather
than a terrible mistake. I think of it
as a little vacation; that way, when its
over I can simply slip back into my
regular routine.
This tradecraft worked well for
more than 20 years. Then my career
as a critic came to an endand so did
my slim body. When I became the edi-
tor of a magazine, I started gaining
weight. It was graduala pound here,
a pound therebut at the end of the
first year I was 15 pounds heavier.
Id stopped eating like a critic.
Reverting to my old habits, Id been
eating unconsciously, using food
when I was tired, nervous, or needy.
Id been eating junk, and Id forgot-
ten what hunger felt like. Most of
all, Id stopped listening to my body.
Once I went back to paying attention
to my food, the weight simply melted
away again. In that year of mindless
eating, Id forgotten the most impor-
tant point: Restaurant critics eat less,
but they enjoy it more. u
Reichls debut novel, Delicious!, is out
this month from Random House.
Essay
While Id
been happily
eating
everything I
wanted, 35
pounds had
melted away.
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late-afternoon coffee may disrupt sleep more than expected. On alternate
days, 12 volunteers with no sleeping problems were given 400 milligrams of
caffeine (about the amount in a 20-ounce coffee from Starbucks) or a placebo
pill six hours before bedtime. Caffeine not only doubled the time it took to fall
asleep but also increased nighttime awakeningsresulting in an average loss
of more than an hour of sleep over the night. Surprisingly, having caffeine at
5 P.M. was just as detrimental as consuming it right before bedtime, says Christopher Drake of
the senior bioscientific staff at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The half-life of the drug is five
to seven hours, meaning that most people can clear only about half the caffeine in their sys-
tems in six hours, he explains. So if you want caffeine late in the day, less is better, and the
further from bedtime, the better, he advises. Although the study didnt determine a minimal
dose that can be consumed without impacting sleep, a cup of tea generally contains less caf-
feine than coffee (about 25 to 60 milligrams versus at least 100 milligrams).
How long does a cup of coffee have
an adverse effect on sleep?
allure.com:
Too much caffeine can mess
with your skin. Learn why
at allure.com/go/bad-skin.
BODY NEWSBy Kristin Sainani
Moderate drinking may have a
surprising benefit. When scientists
gave smallpox vaccinations to
monkeys that had been living with
access to both alcohol and
water, those that drank alcohol
moderately had a greater
boost in immunity than those that
didnt have alcohol. (The daily
average blood alcohol level for the
moderate-drinking monkeys
was like the effect of one glass
of wine on a 140-pound woman.)
Vaccinated monkeys that drank
heavily (analogous to three
glasses of wine in women) had
impaired immunity. Alcohol
and its metabolic by-products
can activate or shut off genes
related to immune function,
depending on the dose, says lead
study author Ilhem Messaoudi,
an associate professor of
biomedical sciences at the
University of California, Riverside.
Visible signs of aging start
with the body aging on
the inside as cells become
less effective at signaling
their power generators, the
mitochondria, to make
energy, which is crucial for
repairing damage. Now
scientists have identified
a drug that helps restore
this process, rapidly
improving markers of aging,
explains David Sinclair,
a professor of genetics at
Harvard Medical School
and one of the researchers.
When the drug was tested in
old mice for just a week,
the animals inflammation
levels plummeted, and
their muscles lost signs of
atrophy. The change in
muscle tissue, such as the
heart, was like a 60-year-
old exhibiting the health of
a 20-year-old, Sinclair
says. Long-term effects on
appearance, if any, have
not been studied, but Sinclair
hopes that the drug (which
he says could be available
in a few years) will extend
life span and prevent
age-related diseases.
Youth Rx
Healthy
Alcohol
Caffeine
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The first course at a meal can either
undermine or encourage a healthy diet,
but its not necessarily because of the
calorie count, a British study has found.
Researchers at the University of Leeds
gave 13 dieters and 13 nondieters either
a salad, garlic bread, or water before
serving them pizza. Although the salad
and bread actually had the same
number of calories (100), the dieters who
consumed the salad ended up eating
21 percent less pizza than did those who
had the bread or drank the water.
Nondieters, on the other hand, didnt
reduce their consumption of the main
course when they started with salad, and
they actually ate 9 percent more pizza
after the garlic bread compared with the
water. Further tests showed that the
dieters thought of the salad as a diet
food; it reminded them of their goal of
healthy eating. People who are trying to
adhere to a food plan will benefit
from having a first course of something
they identify as a diet food rather than
nothing at all, the researchers conclude.
The Appetizer
Effect
In the near future, your strappy
sundress or gold bangles may
recognize your urge to overeat
and stop you before you start.
Computer scientists including a
team from Microsoft Research
have developed a system of wear-
able devices that detect signs of
impending emotional eating.
Over four days, a test group used
a phone app to log information
about their mood and meals,
while sensor pads in their cloth-
ing measured their breathing,
sweating, and heart rate. This
data enabled the researchers to
predict physiological and emo-
tional states that precede indi-
vidual patterns of stress-related
eating. The team is now testing
bracelets to monitor users and
provide interventionspossibly
breathing exercises, brain teas-
ers, or suggestions to take a walk
or call a friend.
Overeating Alert
Relationship
Predictor
A quick test reveals which
couples will stay happy.
P
eople know from the start of a committed relationship whether
theyre likely to remain satisfied, new research showsonly they
may not know that they know. James K. McNulty, an associate
professor of psychology at Florida State University in Tallahassee,
and his colleagues studied 135 newlywed couples. All the
volunteers separately watched a screen showing a series of evaluative
words (such as awesome and terrible) that appeared right after a photo
of their spouse flashed for just a third of a second; the participants were supposed
to press a button to identify the words as positive or negative. The people who
were quicker to identify positive words and slower to identify negative ones went
on to report greater relationship satisfaction four years later compared with
those who had the opposite response. This exercise was much more predictive
of long-term relationship happiness than peoples stated attitudes about their
partners in surveys over time. Paying attention to reflexive reactions or nagging
feelings about a partner may be warranted, McNulty says. Theres also evidence
to suggest that the instruction to trust your gut can help people tune in to feelings
that immediately arise when they see their partner, he adds.
allure.com:
Check out little-known
rules of attraction at
allure.com/go/sexy.
MOOD NEWS
By Lois B. Morris
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Stay in the shade! Wear sunscreen! Reapply! A lot
of things about sun protection are obvious. But a
lot arent. Like, did you know that wearing certain
sunglasses can make your cheeks more likely to
burn? Or that a hat can reduce your risk of skin
cancer by 40 percent? How about that dermatolo-
gists really love stick sunscreens? Now, for anyone
interested in fighting dark spots, wrinkles, and
most importantskin cancer, here are the newest,
most crucial things to know. By Elizabeth Siegel
Sun & Skin
Under the Sun
Makeup colors: Sporty
Bronze Powder in Glow,
Lip Lacquer in Diva,
and Nail Lacquer in Hint
by Michael Kors. Hair:
Peter Gray. Makeup:
Dotti. Manicure: Elle.
Model: Nadja Bender.
Sittings editor: Paul
Cavaco. Details, see
Shopping Guide.
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I love putting on sunscreen! said no one
ever. But for every gripe you can throw
out (its greasy, it smells, it makes me look
like a corpse), weve got a solution.
1
It makes me break out.
Then youre using the wrong for-
mula. Look for mattifying or min-
eral facial sunscreens, which absorb
oil (we like SkinCeuticals Physical
Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 and Sephora
Mattifying Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF
20), and skin-cooling body sunscreens
to prevent sweat-induced break-
outs (try Neutrogena Fresh Cooling
Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70+).
Noncomedogenic is also a good word
to look for on the label, says Ranella
Hirsch, an assistant clinical professor of
dermatology at Boston University School
of Medicine. And be sure to exfoliate or
use a foaming cleanser after wearing
water-resistant formulas. They contain
ingredients that dry on the skin like glue,
exacerbating acne over time, says Ellen
Marmur, an associate clinical professor
of dermatology, genetics, and genomic
research at Icahn School of Medicine at
Mount Sinai in New York City.
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It takes too long to put on.
If you cant bear an extra step,
switch your facial moistur-
izer to one with SPF 30. (We like Olay
Complete Daily Defense Moisturizer
SPF 30.) People who wear sunscreen
daily have 24 percent fewer signs of
aging than those who dont, accord-
ing to a study published in Annals of
Internal Medicine. If you cannot make
yourself rub sunscreen on your body,
use a spray. It wont cover as evenly as
a lotion, though, unless you spray your
entire body two times, says Darrell S.
Rigel, a clinical professor of dermatol-
ogy at NYU Langone Medical Center. Try
Aveeno Hydrosport Spray Sunscreen
SPF 30. And for the laziest of the bunch:
The easiest thing you can do as part of
your regimen is to wear a hat with a
four-inch brim, says Rigel. One third
of all skin cancers occur on the nose. A
hat can lower your lifetime risk of skin
cancer by about 40 percent.
3
It smells weird.
You dont want to smell like a
coconutwe get it. Look for
sunscreens that are fragrance-free or
designed for sensitive skin (those tend
to be scent-free). We like Coola Classic
Sunscreen SPF 30 Unscented and Babo
Botanicals Clear Zinc Sunscreen SPF 30+
for Extra Sensitive Skin.
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It ruins my makeup.
Remember when sunscreen
was thick and chalky? And you
wore peasant tops and watched Lost?
Sunscreens have improved a lot in the
last five years, says Hirsch. Some go on
more like serums, thanks to new tech-
nology from Japan. They took heavy
sunscreen ingredients and turned them
into an emulsion thats nearly impercep-
tible on the skin, says Hirsch. (We like
LOral Paris Silky Sheer Face Lotion
SPF 50+.) Others act like primers,
Surviving
Women
Three dermatologists who have
battled skin cancer firsthand explain
how they safeguard their skin now.
They layer.
Marmur, a premelanoma survivor,
applies a tinted SPF, like Chanel
Vitalumire, before her foundation
each morning. I also smooth it
over my makeup before I go outside
throughout the day.
They pop pills.
Theres a lot of literature showing
that N-acetylcysteine supplements
prevent atypical moles from
becoming malignant, says
dermatologist Vivian Bucay, who beat
stage-four melanoma and now
takes 600 milligrams twice daily.
They cover their bases.
I do a lot of skin-cancer surgeries
on the tops of the eyebrows,
between the eyes, and around the
nostrils, says Marmur, who uses
a stick sunscreen on those areas.
They dress for the occasion.
Dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi, who
had melanoma on her calf, keeps
sun-protective jackets and hats in her
car and puts them on before getting
out. Five minutes in the sun here and
there adds up to a full hour quickly.
Sun & Skin
Sunscreen
for People
Who Hate
Sunscreen
with peachy tints to make skin glow
and a silicone base to fill in pores and
wrinkles. (We like La Roche-Posay
Anthelios 50 Daily Anti-Aging Primer
With Sunscreen.) But dont rely on
powders or foundations with SPF for
sun protection, says Leslie Baumann, a
dermatologist in Miami. Youd have to
apply 14 times the normal amount to get
the SPF listed on the label.
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It makes my skin look ashy.
Sunscreen oils go on totally clear
and protect just as well as lotions,
says Marmur. Try Clarins Sun Care Oil
Spray SPF 30. Theyre a game changer
for patients with dark skin. And no, they
wont accelerate a tan like baby oil.
6
It stings when I exercise.
Have you tried a sport gel sun-
screen? Theyre designed to
have a light feel, says Rigel. We like
Bullfrog Quik Gel Sunscreen Broad
Spectrum SPF 50. And water-resistant
stick formulas are great around your
eyes. Theyre too waxy to run, says
Marmur, who likes Coppertone Water
Babies Sunscreen Stick SPF 55.
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Lotion This physical
sunscreen attacks
aging from all angles,
combining high
SPF, antioxidants, and a
protective enzyme complex.
Hawaiian Tropic
Silk Hydration
Face Lotion
Sunscreen
SPF 30 The glycerin
in this broad-
spectrum SPF 30
formula made our skin
impressively dewy and
luminous. Plus, its compact
enough to stash in your
bag, glove compartment, or
desk drawer.
La Roche-
Posay Anthelios
30 Cooling
Water-Lotion
Sunscreen
SPF 30 The
fragrance-free,
skin-cooling formula helps
keep you from flushing,
sweating, and breaking out in
the sun. Its light enough to
use on your face and body
(even on oily and sensitive
skin), and it disappeared the
minute we rubbed it in.
LOral Paris Quick
Dry Sheer Finish
Spray 50+ A lot
of sprays make
skin greasy, shiny,
or both. But this
broad-spectrum
formula made our dry
legs feel soft and
hydrated, without adding
obvious sheen.
Supergoop
Forever Young
Hand Cream
Sunscreen SPF
40 This high-SPF
sunscreen in a
pump bottle has
earned a permanent spot
on our sink. Squirt it on the
backs of your hands after
washing to moisturize and
protect a neglected area.
Neutrogena Beach
Defense Stick
Sunscreen SPF
50+ Youd expect a
stick sunscreen to be
waxy. But this one
feels as light as lotion and
makes touch-ups simple for
frequently overlooked areas,
like the tops of the ears,
above the lips, the cheeks,
and the shoulders.
Coppertone
ClearlySheer SPF 50
This spray is water
resistant for up to 80
minutes, and almost
entirely imperceptible
other than its sweet,
fruity scent, and
even that dissipates quickly.
SkinCeuticals
Physical Eye UV
Defense SPF 50
This tinted mousse for
protecting delicate
under-eyes and lids
didnt irritate our
sensitive eyesor
cover pronounced undereye
circles. But its lightweight
enough to apply over
concealer without smudging
makeup or emphasizing lines.
Sun & Skin
Why Sunscreen Is Safe
Sunscreen prevents skin cancer. But various scary rumors
have recently made some people afraid to wear it. Not
wearing sunscreen is whats really the risk, says Rigel. Every
FDA-approved sunscreen has been studied for safety
and efficacy for years. Theres no reason to be afraid of
them. Three common sunscreen fears, put to rest:
Myth: Sunscreen causes cancer by
boosting free-radical levels.
On the contrary, individuals who regularly wear sunscreen are
up to 50 percent less likely to develop melanoma,
the deadliest form of skin cancer, than those who dont wear
sunscreen regularly, according to a large-scale
population study from Australia, which was published in
the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Myth: Nanoparticles might seep into my body.
The fear is that micronized zinc and titanium dioxide will get
into the bloodstream and wreak havoc. But study after study
has shown that they dont penetrate the skin and may even
clump together in sunscreen, says Steven Q. Wang, the
director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Myth: Sunscreen disrupts my hormones.
These concerns arose after a small study showed oxybenzone
caused hormone levels in rats to spike. But theres no evidence
that it changes hormone levels in humans, says Heidi Waldorf,
an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai
Hospital in New York City. That said, since anything that goes
on a babys skin is theoretically more likely to show up in
the blood, Waldorf recommends choosing sunscreens without
oxybenzone, like Blue Lizard Baby, for children under five.
The Best New Sunscreens
The newest formulas can make your skin look brighter
and youngerand dont feel like anything at all.
Indecent
Exposure
More evidence that indoor
tanning is one of the
dumbest things you can
do: Just one session
increases your chances of
developing melanoma
by 20 percent, and if you
start tanning before the
age of 35 and keep on
tanning, youre 75 percent
more likely to get
melanoma, says Marmur.
Even more reason to end a
fake-bake habit: If you
stop going to tanning beds
and start wearing
sunscreen, some skin cells
can repair themselves over
time, says Bucay, before
adding: But that doesnt
mean they all will.
Self-tanners looking
pretty good right now.
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TIP
Mirrored sunglasses can
reflect light onto your
cheeks, causing burns,
says dermatologist
Francesca Fusco. Use a
higher SPF there and
reapply hourly, or any
time you wipe away sweat.
Fact or
Fiction
Myth: The majority of
sun damage happens before
you turn 18.
Truth: Sun exposure at any
age damages collagen and
elastin and can cause cell
mutations that lead to skin
cancer. And contrary to
what dermatologists used
to believe, youre not
doomed by any youthful
stupidity. Long-term
studies from Australia have
shown that if you burned as
a kid but diligently wear
sunscreen as an adult, some
precancerous cells resolve
themselves, says Waldorf.
Myth: You need the sun
to get vitamin D.
Truth: Nopesorry,
tanning-bed lobbyists. Even
if youre deficient (and
thats a big if, as studies
have shown that even
Eskimo populations can
have high vitamin D levels,
while some surfers have
low ones, says Waldorf), an
over-the-counter vitamin D
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supplement is just as good
as sun exposure, says
Anthony Norman, a vitamin
D researcher and professor
of biomedical sciences at
the University of California,
Riverside, who recommends
2,000 to 3,000 IU a day.
Myth: Some sunscreens
are broad-spectrum. Some
arent. End of story.
Truth: Certain sunscreen
ingredients offer better
broad-spectrum
protection than others;
Rigel recommends
Mexoryl SX (found in
many La Roche-Posay
sunscreens) and Helioplex
(in Neutrogena). The
SPF on the bottle only
quantifies the degree of
protection against
UVB rays, not UVA ones,
he says.
Myth: People with dark
skin dont need to
worry about skin cancer.
Truth: Certain skin
cancers, such as squamous
cell carcinoma, are most
common among patients
of color, says Baumann.
And avoiding skin checks
because you, or your
doctor, think youre low-
risk could be the
difference between life and
death: According to the
Skin Cancer Foundation,
by the time African-
American patients are
diagnosed with melanoma,
the disease is 36 percent
more likely to be in a late
stage. African-Americans
also have a lower chance
of beating melanoma
their five-year survival
rate is 14 percent lower
than Caucasians.
Are You
Covered?
To get the SPF listed on any
sunscreen bottle, youd have to
apply two milligrams per
square inch of skin. Thats about half
a tablespoon for your face and a
shot glass full for your body, which
creates a layer so thick, its almost
impossible to rub in (we tried).
Youd be as white as a piece of
paper, says Rigel. In reality, few
people use that amount. The
average person who uses an SPF 50
only gets the protection of an SPF
12, he says. But theres a way
around it: Always use at least SPF 50
if youre going to be in the sun for
a prolonged period, and always
apply two coats of sunscreen, says
Wang. (And theres no need to
wait for the first one to dry.) Its like
painting a house, he says. Two
coats ensures youre applying
enough and getting even coverage.
Rash guard by
Parasol, $149
(neimanmarcus
.com)
Rash guard by
Lauren Ralph
Lauren, $75
(everythingbut
water.com)
Rash guard by
Cynthia Rowley,
$195 (cynthia
rowley.com)
Top Shop
Rash guards are not only surfer-cool, theyre made of fabric thats so tightly
woven, it offers the equivalent of SPF 50. Regular bathing
suits dont come close, says Bucay. I always wore a one-piece but
still got melanoma on my belly button.
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Our mothers are the voices in our heads, murmuring that a skirt is too
short, that we need to get our hair off our faces, that we must embrace
not pick apartwhat we see in the mirror. They were, after all, the first
people who told us we were beautiful. Here, celebrities and beauty
experts share the biggest lessons their mothers taught them about beauty.
The Good Mothers
Everything was about
blush all the time.
Before Id leave the
house, my mom
would always say, You
need more blush.
Now I have this thing
about blushI
always feel like I dont
have enough
color on my cheeks.
JILLIAN DEMPSEY, MAKEUP ARTIST
Being who you truly want to bewho you truly areis one of the
most important things my mother taught me. I wanted to
be a skateboarder when I was 13. Didnt know how to skateboard,
but my mom let me wear a wallet chain and hold a skateboard
under my arm and walk around like an idiot because thats what
I wanted to do. You will never meet a woman with a beauty
regimen like my mothers. As a little girl, I would sit on the floor
cross-legged and watch her do her makeup. Because I
didnt understand why somebody would want to paint her face.
I would be staring at my mom, just looking. I have an old
tube of Chanel red lipstick that I will use very rarely. I literally
keep it in my safe because it is from the 80s. Sometimes, its
really weird, but I ll sniff it because it reminds me of my mama
and watching her put makeup on. KELLY OSBOURNE, TV HOST
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The most important
thing she taught
me was to never want
to look like someone
else or be someone
else. She was a
ballerina, and she
made me dance,
and if I danced in a
certain style or
copied a specific
person, she would
tell me to dance
like myself. She felt
that if you knew
how to own and
respect what youre
given naturally,
theres nothing more
beautiful.
TRACY ANDERSON, TRACY
ANDERSON METHOD STUDIOS
My mothers biggest thing was Keep it simple. She had
beautiful, dewy skin, and she would accent it with just
black eyeliner and mascara. Even now, shes 60 and Im 40,
and she gets all the compliments. JEANNIA ROBINETTE, MAKEUP ARTIST
I love my
mother, but it was
the 70s, and
she sat outside
with a sun
reflector. So I
sort of learned
what not to
do by watching
her. But she
is lovely, and she
did tell me
not to dress like
a whore.
JULIE BOWEN, ACTRESS
My mother was a
feminist. She would
have slapped you
if you said she was
pretty. And she
was pretty, but she
wasnt very much into
looks or anything
like that. She taught
me about the mind
and the meaning
of life. I learned about
being a strong woman,
and I think thats
more beautiful to me.
JULIE DELPY,
WRITER AND ACTRESS
My mother and I were very close. She died when I
was 17. She was diagnosed with cancer when I was
two, and they gave her six months to live. But she
lived for 15 years, so we had 15 years of pure, seize-
the-day, dont-let-any-moment-pass time together,
and she taught me a hell of a lot. She taught me how
to walk in Chanel pumps in fourth grade. She didnt
know how long she would live, and she wanted to
make sure that I knew all the important things. She
said to me, OK, Im going to break the news to you.
Youre never going to grow over five feet tall, so
you better learn how to walk in heels now, because
youre going to be living in them your whole life.
So while everybody else was outside playing tag and
hide-and-seek, I was doing drills in five-inch pumps,
up and down my stairs. To this day, I can outrun any
drag queen in platforms on a cobblestone street, no
problem. MALLY RONCAL, MAKEUP ARTIST, MALLY BEAUTY
My mom was a hairdresser when I was growing up, and she
loved experimenting. She taught me that trying new
things could be fun, whether it was dyeing my hair or chopping
bangs. When you change your look, sometimes you stand
a little taller. She also taught me to hold my head up high and
make eye contact with everyone I meet. People will feel
that energy and be drawn to you. HEIDI KLUM, HOST, PROJECT RUNWAY
I learned that you
should just be natural.
Were a very soap-
and-water sort of family
all the way. My
mom is gorgeous, but it
was always about
how you carried
yourself, how you felt
about yourself.
ROSARIO DAWSON, ACTRESS
I had bad acne
as a teen, and
my mother took
it seriously. She
brought me to
a dermatologist,
just like her
mother had
done for her. A
lot of my
friends didnt
go because
their parents
thought, Oh, its
just pimples;
suck it up. But
it can really
affect your
self-esteem.
AMY WECHSLER,
DERMATOLOGIST
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Two things she told me that I still abide by: Always
wash your face at night and use cider vinegar. At the
time I thought she was a little nutty about vinegar,
because she used it for everything. She would drink
ita teaspoon in water every dayand use it to clean
the kitchen. Its a wonderful antimicrobial, but it also
normalizes the pH of the skin. For years I got eczema,
and I always used antibiotic creams, but one day
she said, Why dont you put vinegar on that? And I
did, and it went away, and thats what I do now. Its a
wonderful trick. JANE IREDALE, IREDALE MINERAL COSMETICS
Motherland
1
Earrings. If you wear no other
jewelry, wear earrings, pref-
erably gold. They frame the
face and warm it. My ears were
pierced when I was one day old
wearing earrings distinguishes
girls from boys.
2
Makeup. For cubanas, going
au naturel is highly unnatural.
Mami gets it together every
day of her life in 30 minutes. Me, I
need an hour. On my off days, I set-
tle for huge black sunglasses and
orange-red lipstick. We embrace,
not fear, color.
3
Manis and pedis. When we
arrived in this country, Mami
was shocked by americanas
naked nails. In a tropical climate,
where your hands and feet are
constantly exposed, a single chip
is unacceptable. You go home and
start fresh.
4
Perfume. Like earrings, fra-
grance identifies you as a
woman and evokes your
personality. As soon as I had hair,
Mami sprinkled it and my bed lin-
ens with Agua de Violetas, a sub-
tle Cuban cologne. My father
even used it as an aftershave. I
still put it in my hair at bedtime.
And when I awake, my pillowcase
smells like my beautiful parents
and our dreamlike Cuban past.
GIGI ANDERS
My Cuban mother epitomizes
glamour. She has never so much
as opened the front door without
styled, perfumed hair, a complete
face of makeup, and polished
fingernails. Mami acquired her
beauty habits as a girl in 1950s
Havana. When she fled the
island after the revolution, sud-
denly impoverished and isolated
in America, her routine never
wavered. She remains the Cuban
Lana Turner. Growing up, I loved
watching her transform. Each
step signified femininity, con-
fidence, and the unambiguous
importance of taking care of your-
self for you, not for others. Bay-
seek self-respeck, my mother
called it. Here are Mamis eternal
beauty must-haves:
My moms job took her
to a lot of college
campuses, and she had
the opportunity to see
all the college girls.
At the time I was
addicted to the Aussie-
Sprunch-spray, two-
sets-of-hot-rollers-and-
a-perm look, and the
best piece of advice she
ever gave me was when
she said, Im telling
you, all the college girls
are wearing their hair
straight. And she helped
me get a straightening
iron and do it. I was like
five years ahead of the
curve. MOLLY SIMS, ACTRESS
Were from Jamaica,
and my mother taught me
a few local tricks. She
taught me that salt water
keeps your skin acne-free.
We soak a cotton ball in
ocean water and wipe it
all over our faces. At the
end of the summer, we
fill up bottles in the ocean
to last us the winter. I have
one in my refrigerator
now, because every once
in a while I do get a
little acne, and it just sucks
it out. SHERIL BAILEY, MANICURIST
In the 90s, I copied Kate Mosss
pencil-line eyebrows. When
my mom saw them, she said, If you
never listen to anything I tell you
again, grow your eyebrows back in.
And I listened. Now that Im in my
40s, I know theres nothing worse
than an overplucked eyebrow as you
get older. When I meet a model
with great brows, I tell her, Hold on to
every single one of those precious little
hairs. KATE LEE, MAKEUP ARTIST
She used to say to me, Dont touch your
skin around your face too much,
Eat the crusts of your bread or your hair
will grow curly, and Get to bed early
so you dont have bags under your eyes.
But my mom was a psychologist, so
it wasnt so much beauty tips as, Simone,
where is this anger coming from?
Lets get in touch with this anger.
SIMONE DE LA RUE, BODY BY SIMONE
INTERVIEWS BY JEFFREY SLONIM, LEXI NOVAK, AND RAMONA EMERSON
My mother
taught me that
neutrals work
best. She loved
a no-makeup
look but was
flawless. She
taught me how
to do my eyes
with brown
eyeliner and
black mascara.
Her tips are
so timeless that
I still follow
them today.
AERIN LAUDER, AERIN
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Dressing
the Part
Soon, maybe tonight, youll spot inspiring fashionbut not on a runway.
Some of the most exciting trends are on your television set. TVs chicest
costume designers explain how to give your look character. By Hannah Morrill
Some stylists find a single flattering look for their client that
suits the event and photographs well from the front. Others
dig up hundreds of dresses that flatter dozens of clients
from all angles. Thats the difference between being a celeb-
rity stylist and working in the costume department of a tele-
vision series. I love my job, but it really never stops, says
Lyn Paolo, the costume designer for Scandal. You might
say that Paolo and her ilk are the overachievers of the styl-
ing world. The top members of this group share their best
tipsleaving you plenty of time to catch up with your DVR.
Kerry Washington,
here with Tony
Goldwyn, looks
strong and sexy at
the same time,
thanks to clothes
that are sleek with
hints of femininity,
like this Michael
Kors dress.
When Paolo first read the script, she imag-
ined Olivia Pope in skirts. I was obsessed
with her looking exceptionally feminine.
Then I saw how Kerry [Washington] walked
in pants. She was commanding but sexy,
she says. Now our goal is for her to look qui-
etly in charge.
9^eei[ W fWb[jj[$ When all the men are in
black and navy, lighter tones make a state-
ment of strength, says Paolo, who outfits
Washington in warm whites and neutrals
like fawn and dove gray.
?]deh[ jh[dZi$ Showing up in a peas-
ant skirt on Monday and Herv Lger on
Thursday doesnt exactly project a clear
vision, says Paolo. In her leadership
role, Olivia maintains a consistent look
trousers, pumps, jacketthat is reassur-
ing, she says.
Ia_f ik_ji$ Paolo instead pairs discrete
pieces, like a Dior jacket and Armani pants.
It takes something basic and makes it feel
custom, she says, noting that while colors
can differ, the fabrics need to match to keep
the look streamlined.
CWa[ Wd kdZ[hijWj[c[dj$ Olivias signa-
ture piece is a dusty pink Ferragamo coat.
Its memorable, but its not loud. Theres a
difference, says Paolo.
SCANDAL
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wears dark colors.
Bright pieces, like
Lizzy Caplans
sweater, break up
bland colors.
House of Cards producer David Fincher gave
costume designer Johanna Argan a strict chal-
lenge: With few exceptions, Robin Wright,
who plays the opaque Claire, must wear deep,
muted tones and unadorned styles. The sub-
ject matter is dark and austere, and the cloth-
ing reflects that, says Argan. Claire wears
her clothing as a suit of armor.
H[l[Wb ia_d jWij[\kbbo$ I show off the slen-
derness of her wrists and forearms with
three-quarter-length sleeves or highlight
her delicate collarbones with a bateau-neck
dress, says Argan.
7le_Z ZhWf_d]$ Because our palette is
subdued, structure keeps the look visually
sharp, says Argan. Heavier fabrics, like
wool, poplin, and twill, hold their shape.
<eYki ed j^[ mW_ij$ A blazer with a nipped
waist, a tailored sheath, a thick belt: Argan
makes sure Wrights waist is never hidden.
When youre not wearing floral, its a way to
subliminally reference femininity.
M[Wh a_bb[h ^[[bi$ Wright wears the same
two pairs of shoes in almost every episode:
round-toe Louboutin pumps in black and
nude. They disappear into your outfit but are
shamelessly sexy, Argan says.
HOUSE OF CARDS
How to Make
Minimalism
Interesting
MASTERS OF SEX
How to Make Vintage Sexy
Costume designer Ane Crabtree makes Masters of Sex actress Lizzy
Caplan look heart-thumpingly hoteven in the scenes where shes
not using a vibrator. The first step is avoiding polyester, she says.
<eh][j m^Wj oekl[ ^[WhZ WXekj Ybej^[i X[_d] jee j_]^j$ Much to
Lizzys chagrin, I make her skirts and sweaters as tight as possible,
says Crabtree, who adds that because vintage clothes tend to be con-
structed from heavier fabrics, you dont run the risk of looking vulgar.
The best thing is to have your tailor add a lining in a slippery fabric,
like silk viscose, she says. Dresses and skirts should slide and glide.
FkdYjkWj[ m_j^ XbWYa WdZ m^_j[$ Crabtree breaks up the decades drab
tones by finding pieces with contrasting accents along the cuffs, collar,
and seams. Its a way to frame your face and body, she says.
IWo o[i je X[bji WdZ Xemi$ A skinny leather belt at the trimmest part
of your waist creates the illusion of an hourglass figure, says Crabtree,
who likes ones from Zara and J.Crew. I had so much hesitation about
bows because Lizzys character is so not frilly, she says. But bows
were everywhere in the 50sso Caplan wears bow-neck blouses.
Because our palette is subdued, structure
keeps the look visually sharp.
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wears a
froufrou dress,
she leaves
off the jewelry.
NEW GIRL
How to Look Girlie, Not Cutesy
Heres something you probably already know: Zooey Deschanel is really, really
cute. Costume designer Debra McGuire keeps her New Girl character from
looking like a cupcake with a few guiding principles.
9^eei[ j^[ h_]^j kdZ[h]Whc[dji$
Not only will your clothes fit better,
but suitable underpinnings adjust
your posture, too, says McGuire: A
great support bra tugs the shoulders
back and the chest up.
8[ W b_jjb[ WZl[djkheki$ Well do
stripes, polka dots, and a few subtle
prints, says McGuire. Deschanels
character occasionally wears Marc
Jacobs. He does whimsy really
well, she says. McGuire also dresses
Deschanel in saturated shades. From
the beginning, the whole Crayola
crayon boxI love her in really
vibrant colors.
C_d_c_p[ WYY[iieh_[i$ A statement
necklace gives something to boyfriend
jeans and a leather bomber jacket. But
that same necklace only detracts from
your look if youre wearing a pink fit-
and-flare dress. Accessories are like
icing, and her outfits just dont need
it, says McGuire.
Know-It-Alls
Game of Thrones isnt meant to be realistic.
Except for the hair. What would you do with
your hair if you were standing in a brothel or
in the rain? Or riding a horse through the des-
ert? Youd tie it up and knot it back, says the
shows head hair designer, Kevin Alexander.
All the braided styles came from a place of
practicality. But there are a few ways he
messes with the standard plait.
IjWhj m_j^ kd[l[d i[Yj_edi$ If youre an
American Girl doll, the sections of your
braid should be equal, right down to the last
strand. Otherwise, keep one thick and the
other two teensy, or weave together small,
medium, and large pieces. By keeping them
uneven, you create this knotty, imperfect
shape, says Alexander.
Ia_f WhekdZ$ Ill drop one section of the
braid, twist together the two others, and then
pick it up again on the other side, Alexander
says. That way, youre seeing texture, not a
mechanized weave pattern.
:edj _d_i^ j^[ `eX$ Lets say you try one of
those cool French braids that start along the
hairline and cascade to the back of the head.
Rather than taking it all the way to the base
of your neck, stop halfway down the head.
Or, really, wherever you feel like it. My only
complaint with braids is theyre usually too
tight, says Alexander. We like to leave a
lot of hair down and loose. Theres a lot of
beauty in that contrast.
GAME OF THRONES
How to Create a
Beautiful Braid
The braids in
Game of Thrones
are elaborate but
rooted in reality.
Here, Sophie
Turner in her role
as Sansa Stark.
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costume designer
sews a tiny clear
snap between the
buttons on Emily
Mortimers silk tops.
Kaling, with guest star
Kendra Wilkinson,
mixes colors and patterns.
THE MINDY PROJECT
How to Mix Patterns
Does your ob-gyn wear wrap dresses, sequins, and chandelier earrings?
We didnt think so. Mindy breaks the mold, says The Mindy Project
costume designer Salvador Perez of the doctor Mindy Kaling plays. Her
style should, too. Heres how he keeps Dr. Lahiris look adventurous:
C_icWjY^ fWjj[hdi$ Matching prints, like two polka-dot items, looks
too cutesy, says Perez, who starts with an anchor color, like navy blue,
when he mixes prints. Then lets say I do a pink shirt with little blue
birds; a sweater with navy, beige, and gray stripes; and a navy lace skirt.
The outfit works because navy has a grounding effect.
M[Wh ib[[a i_b^ek[jj[i$ If youre embracing color, pattern, and
embellishments, youve got to keep the cuts pretty clean, says Perez,
who likes Kaling in clothes that show off her legs and streamline her
torso, such as pencil skirts, long-sleeved minidresses, and sweater vests.
C_n ^_]^ WdZ bem$ Perez and his ten colleagues in the wardrobe depart-
ment shop constantly: Well do J.Crew and Kate Spade and C. Wonder,
then go to Barneys and Saks. When Kaling ends up onscreen in a
$2,000 dress with Steve Madden shoes, I know Im doing my job.
Know-It-Alls
THE NEWSROOM
How to Sex Up
a Silk Blouse
Silk blouses are innately sexy because the fabric
reveals the contours of the body.
Check out The Newsroom for commentary on
the state of cable news; keep watching for
the way Emily Mortimer makes a silk button-
up look as a sexy as a lace chemise. Costume
designer Hope Hanafin breaks it down.
=e \eh Yebeh$ Your blouse shouldnt be a
brighter white than your teeth or eyes, says
Hanafin. To flatter Mortimers English-rose
complexion, Hanafin usually sticks to au-
tumnal tones, like hunter green, maroon,
and plum. Go into a fitting room without
makeup and see what makes your face smile.
The best colors complement the skin but
dont match it exactly.
Jh_c j^[ jW_bi$ If youre tucking in your
shirtand Mortimer always doesthe shirt-
tails should hit about four inches below your
waist; additional fabric just looks bulky.
Hanafin trims Mortimers blouses with pink-
ing shears, but dont try that yourself. Have
a tailor keep the front and back long, going
slightly shorter above the hips, she says. Its
made more elegant when you dont have that
sharp, straight-across line.
A[[f _j i_cfb[$ Avoid studs, lace panels, or
adornments. Silk blouses are innately sexy
because the fabric reveals the contours of the
body when you move, she says. Embellish-
ments just distract the eye.
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New York City
Shobha
Nawina
1790 Broadway, 212-977-7771
The place: A single-minded hair-removal
salon with orange and red walls and color-
fully patterned chairs.
Technique: Shobha will use wax if you
like, but the spa specializes in sugaring,
an ancient hair-removal technique using
a warm sugar-based mix that supposedly
doesnt tug on the skin.
Distraction tactics: With yogi-like calm,
Nawina helped direct our breathing before
yanking off each strip.
Bottom line: We were so impressed with the
smooth results and Nawinas sweet demean-
or that we booked a second appointment
for the following month. Brazilian wax, $60
and up.
Bare
Necessities
Our guide to quick and
thorough waxes from New
York City to Los Angeles.
Get more recommendations
for salons and spas
across the country at
allure.com/salon-spa-reviews.
Nawina uses a gel made
from sugar, lemon juice,
water, and glycerin at
Shobha in New York City.
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es that she uses only pricey,
premium hard wax, but for
our Brazilian, she reserved
the fancy stuff for our sensi-
tive spots and resorted to
painful strips for the rest.
She al so (i nexpl i cabl y)
steamed our bikini area for
about five minutes.
Distraction tactics: Whiting
chatted cheerfully, but we
couldnt stop thinking about
that bizarre bikini facial.
Bottom line: We can forgive
lackluster conditionsjust not
dismal ones. And the number
of strays Whiting left behind
added insult to injury. Brazil-
ian wax, $55.
Washington,
D.C.
Urban Halo Salon
Elena Tanasie
2900-B Clarendon Blvd.,
Arlington, VA, 703-527-4256
The place: A futuristic-looking
(chrome chairs, unearthly
blue lights), full-service salon
right across the river from
the capital.
Technique: A veteran defuzz-
er, Tanasie sings the praises
of sugaring (less irritation,
slower regrowth) and works
at a head-spinning pace.
Distraction tactics: To make
us feel more comfortable, she
chatted amiably throughout
the appointment.
Bottom line: Tanasie offered
a pretty sweet deal with her
sugaringa flawless, bump-
free bikini line (a first for
us). Bikini wax, $40 and up.
Atlanta
Salon Red & Spa
Kristen Gregory
1642 Dekalb Ave.,
404-373-2868
The place: Theres a bustling
hair salon on the first floor
and a calmer spa upstairs.
Technique: When it comes to
Brazilians, this salon only
uses gentle hard wax. Grego-
ry works efficiently, zipping
off the blue stuff with just a
few lightning-fast tugs.
Distraction tactics: We talk-
ed about future vacation
plansto the point that we
nearly forgot we were bare
Anor Spa
Charos Placencia
113 Pacific St., Brooklyn,
718-483-1403
The place: Small, unflashy,
and peaceful, this is not one
of those spas where you feel
like you have to dress up
before you undress.
Technique: Placencia spreads
on hard wax in long swaths,
removing each with a speedy
flick of the wrist.
Distraction tactics: Nothing,
besides the fact that she was
fast. We barely had time to
register what was happening
before it was all over.
Bottom line: Theres no such
thing as a painless waxand
this one was no exception.
But the entire process took
only ten minutes, start to fin-
ish. Bikini wax, $30 and up.

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Sarah Sica
103 Fifth Ave., 212-366-6060
The place: With its inviting
shabby-chic waiting area, jars
of purple gum balls, and
stark white treatment rooms,
this popular New York wax-
ing chain is a mix of girlie
and clinical.
Technique: It is known for its
two proprietary pink waxes,
which are chosen depending
on skin type and body part
(hard for bikini, soft for legs
and upper lip).
Distraction tactics: Sica made
just enough small talk to put
us at ease during our half-
hour appointment.
Bottom line: We appreciated
Sicas swi ft method but
wished shed slowed down
enough to catch every errant
hair (we noticed a few when
we got home). Bikini wax,
$42 and up.
Philadelphia
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Studio
Kristen Whiting
1418 S. 13th St.,
484-278-3829
The place: A hole-in-the-wall
with worn-down rugs, a TV
blaring, and a black curtain
separating the waxing space
from the front desk.
Technique: Whiting advertis-
At Maria Bonita Salon
& Spa in New York
City, technicians
use wide cloth strips
to remove large
sections of wax.
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Maria Aguiar
12 Prince St., New York City, 212-431-1520
The place: A bustling salon (run by an actual Brazilian) with
a single, cramped waxing room thats surgically lit with fluo-
rescent lightbulbs.
Technique: Aguiar uses soft wax, which she removes with
cloth strips in rapid-fire succession. She ends with a slather-
ing of baby oil.
Distraction tactics: She stayed silent throughout but applied
a cold compress to each just-waxed area to temper the sting.
Bottom line: We werent thrilled with the close quarters, but
the tidy results more than made up for the surroundings.
Brazilian wax, $49; half-leg wax, $35.
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with our knees butterflied.
Bottom line: A sporadic waxer,
we flinched before the first
rip. But Gregory was so nim-
ble, we felt (almost) at ease.
Bikini wax, $35 and up.
Miami
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Janice Betty Garcia
7613 Biscayne Blvd.,
786-619-5907
The place: Blink and you could
miss this closet-size waxing
space located in Miamis his-
toric MiMo district.
Technique: Garcia breaks out
hard wax for brows and soft
for bikini lines (which she
did in five mercifully fast
tugs), then alleviates redness
with a thin layer of aloe.
Distraction tactics: She enter-
tained us with tales of clients
whose significant others pre-
fer more hair down therea
new trend, she says.
Bottom line: Good things
come in small packages: You
cant beat the price, or the
fact that Garcia left our
strong brows intact and our
bikini line impeccable. Eye-
brow wax, $15 and up; bikini
wax, $15 and up.
Chicago
Trim
Lynn Hankes
1629 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-276-8746
The place: A quaint waxing
boutique with black-and-
white photos of pinup girls.
Technique: After a consulta-
tion, Hankes spreads on a
hard wax that she speedily
removes section by section.
Di stracti on tacti cs: She
instructed us to breathe
deeply before every tear.
Bottom line: Hankess fastidi-
ousness minimized the sting;
she also sent us off with sam-
pl es of exfol i ators and
directions to scrub twice a
week to prevent ingrowns.
Bikini wax, $25.
Dallas
Red Door Spa
Sezen Perryman
6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano, TX,
469-366-0132
The place: What youd expect
from an Elizabeth Arden
spa: gleaming white walls,
red furniture, and quiet
technicians moving about at
a clipped pace.
Technique: Perryman can
whisk away hair from head
to toe, but her specialty is
eyebrows, which she waxes,
tweezes, and trims with mili-
tary precision.
Distraction tactics: None,
and if they think classical
music playing in the back-
ground counts, theyre sore-
ly mistaken.
Bottom l ine: Perrymans
underarm wax was nothing
special (and hurta lot), but
her brow work blew us away.
The minor tweaks somehow
made our eyes look bigger.
Underarm wax, $36; eyebrow
wax, $33.
San
Francisco
H[mWnWj_ed
Shay Williamson
1006 Bush St., 415-419-9044
The place: Theres a picture
of a hairless kitten in the
front window (creepy, for a
multitude of reasons).
Technique: Williamson applies
dollop after dollop of thick
Australian hard wax, working
in small sections rather than
long swaths.
Distraction tactics: It sounds
crazy, but we didnt need
anythe pink goo practically
peeled right off.
Bottom line: Williamson was
so meticulous about remov-
ing every hair that the pro-
cess went on for 30 minutes.
We just wish her sense of
proportion was equally exact.
We now have a lopsided tri-
angle (a parallelogram, for
you geometry enthusiasts).
Bikini wax, $25.

Los Angeles
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Luba Shapiro
8804 Rosewood Ave.,
310-385-0643
The place: A converted bun-
galow just off Robertson Ave-
nue, the spa feels homey and
intimate.
Technique: Shapiro prefers
azulene soft wax for both
bikini and upper lip, ripping
it off in every direction to
ensure shes removing the hair
at the root. After her upper-
lip wax, she goes over the
area with a high-frequency
wand to nix breakouts.
Distraction tactics: She re-
galed us with great anecdotes
from her 20 years living in
Los Angeles.
Bottom line: Working quickly
yet carefully, Shapiro is the
rare waxer who takes the pain
out of painstakingwe re
serious when we say she gave
us the best wax weve ever
had. Upper-lip wax, $10;
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Arina Artamonova
489 S. Robertson Blvd.,
310-774-7878
The place: Tucked into a dis-
creet apartment complex,
the cement floors and short-
age of furniture give the
space an industrial vibe.
Technique: Artamonova uses
both hard and soft waxes but
chose a gooey honey one for
our sensitive skin. Postwax,
she rubs on rose oil to reduce
redness and stickiness.
Distraction tactics: She asked
us about our kidsand talked
about hersas she worked.
Bottom line: Artamonova
sent us off with a perfectly
proport i oned st ri p and
smelling like roses. With no
soreness whatsoever, well
definitely be back. Bikini
wax, $29.
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Amy Rae
717 N. Highland Ave.,
323-939-1654
The place: The chic convert-
ed loft space would make a
gorgeous apartment.
Technique: Rae starts her
Brazilian with cloth strips
and ends with a hard wax for
more delicate areas.
Distraction tactics: Thats up
to youRae was sweet and
chatty, but only when we ini-
tiated conversation.
Bottom line: Rae knows her
away around a bikini area.
After 30 minutes, we emerged
with an immaculate bikini
line that stayed that way for
weeks. Brazilian wax, $50
and up.
Reported by: Allure staff,
New York City; Jolene Hart,
Philadelphia; Molly Dugan,
Washington, D.C.; Emily Foley,
Atlanta; Maria Tettamanti,
Miami; Kristen Larson, Chicago;
Kelsey Newman, Dallas; Renee
Trilivas, San Francisco; Alexandra
Berman, Natalie Toren, and Allure
staff, Los Angeles.
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Ponytails woven with tweed and
ribbon, or hair partly obscured
by bulky coat collars. Eyelashes
loaded with inky mascara, or
eyelids dusted with hazy shadow.
This seasons best hair and
makeup looks approached
eccentric on one end and
effortless on the other. The one
thing they never came close
to? Ordinary. By Sophia Panych
Raggedy, tweed-laced ponytails.
Eye-popping candy-colored
eyeliner. A runway that resembled
a French supermarket filled with
over 500 everyday products
breakfast cereal, potato chips
with Chanel puns on the
packaging. But even against this
busy backdrop, the wild hairstyles
at the Chanel show stood out.
I exaggerated a simple ponytail
and blew it up in proportion
and detail, said hairstylist Sam
McKnight. By detail, he meant
braiding in strands of frayed
tweed, lace, and tiny pearlsall
sundries well be adding to our
fall shopping list.
Shop Girls
Runway Trends FALL 2014
Backstage
Beauty
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A rainbow of liners and
shadows matched the
colors in the clothesand
the Chanel Tweed Bubble
soda bottles on the shelves.
The models
perused
aisles lining
the runway.
Sneakers and a
grocery basket
done Chanel-style
All the signifiers of Chanelpearls, tweed,
camelliason one unmistakable ponytail

McGrath used the tip of the mascara wand to
paint layer after layer on each lashupper
and lowercreating a cloggy, imperfect look.
A coat of volumizing mascara and two strips of false
eyelashes on each eye produced the rich,
glamorous quality requested by Donatella Versace.
Boysenberry
Extreme Lashes
The best lipstick for fall isnt an intimidating dark.
Or a racy bright. Instead, its a superfeminine
hue between raspberry and blackberry. Makeup artist
Diane Kendal used the boysenberry shade at Carolina
Herrera, where she blotted it down with tissue to make
it look soft, stained, and effortless. The color is so
pretty and unassuming, in fact, that makeup artist Pat
McGrath handed a tube of it to each model at the
Prada show and entrusted them to apply it themselves.
Ms. Prada wants the makeup to look real, she said.
Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera
Prada Versace
LOral Paris Colour Riche
Lipcolour in Purple Prelude
Instead of subtly enhancing
the eyes, the mascara was heavy
and gloppy at many shows,
adding texture and attitude.
Lashes should be in-your-face,
McGrath explained. The trend
seemed to intensify and escalate
from show to show until Rochas
in Paris, where makeup artists
glued three strips of falsies to
each eye so the lashes could be
seen from the back row.
Runway Trends FALL 2014

Its the return of the bottom lashes, said
McGrath, who rimmed the eyes with black pencil
and added mascara and fake lashes.
Makeup artist Lucia Pieroni won the over-the-top
award by piling three strips of lashes on
the upper lidsand another two on the lower.
Laissez-Hair
Youre probably already familiar with the coolest
hairstyle of the moment; you just dont know its a style.
Hairstylists tucked the hair inside turtlenecks,
scarves, and popped-up coat collars, creating a relaxed
style that looked accidental. The result has all the
benefits of a bobit hugs the jaw, lifts the cheekbones,
and makes fine hair look fullerwithout the
commitment. Its like the models just threw on these
great coats and ran out the door, said Vaccarello
hairstylist Anthony Turner, who wanted the look to
convey a realistic carelessness.
Sacai
Nina Ricci
Anthony
Vaccarello
Gucci Rochas
Nina Ricci
allure.com:
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videos from Michael Kors, Gucci,
Prada, and more at video.allure.com.
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Clean Slate
Good-bye, zebra stripes. So
long, hearts, moons, and
clovers. The days of
exaggerated, cartoonish nail
art are behind us. Instead,
manicurists switched to
minimalist nail designs (white
cuticle crescents with gray tips
at DKNY; a navy-on-nude
diagonal split at Opening
Ceremony). For Prabal Gurung,
manicurist Jin Soon Choi
painted a nude base, adding an
off-center red stripe on three
fingers per hand.
Smoke Signals
Pretty, Easy
Viktor & Rolf
Michael Kors
Michael Kors
Michael Kors
Stella McCartney
Este Lauder
Pure ColorEyeshadow
in Wild Truffle
Revlon
ColorStay ShadowLinks
in Greige
Runway Trends FALL 2014
Michael Kors always loves
chic, expensive, and refined
women, said makeup artist
Dick Page. And for fall, this
means sun-kissed skin (Page
sprinkled translucent
powder onto bronzer before
buffing it onto cheeksIt
blends in easier, so there are
no stripes or dark spots,
he said); mauve-y plum lips
(Kors asked Page to copy
male model Baptiste Radufes
natural lip color); and a
disheveled, windswept updo
(Orlando Pita braided the
hair and pinned it into a messy
bun, then sprayed that
like crazy with dry shampoo).
Prabal Gurung
Sally Hansen
Complete
Salon Manicure
in Himalaya
and Rupee Red
With a dash of taupe and a hint of brown, makeup artists
introduced the newest interpretation of smoky
eyes. McGrath described the soft mix of beige and gray
as pretty much the perfect shade: Its a little deeper
and provides more definition than neutral tones, but it
still plays nicely with bright colors.
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Some of this seasons makeup experiments were fascinating, some were creepy, and some were fascinatingly creepy.
The Backstage Beauty Lab
Makeup artist Tom Pecheux coated
dental floss with black liner and
pressed it on the lids at the Anthony
Vaccarello show. This makes
the liner feel more rock and roll.
At Givenchy, McGrath used tape
and string to pull the models skin
taut. Its a comment on how
everyone wants to look ultraperfect
these days, she said.
McGrath painted the lids at Dior with
the latex paint used by special-
effects makeup artists, then layered
blue pigment on top. After the show,
models removed it by peeling it off.
For soft and easy
waves, wrap
sections of dry hair
around a curling
iron before braiding.
Emilio Pucci
Valentino
Sweet & Low
The sexy braid at Pucci takes seconds to do (assuming your hair is
longer than your shoulders; if not, youll need six months, give or take).
Variety
Show
You could change your hairstyle every
other day until 2015 with the ideas from
the fall showsand the ponytails alone
would fill a month of Sundays. There
were segmented ponytails at Valentino;
fuzzy, voluminous ones at Derek Lam;
and at Fendi, a ponytail-braid hybrid
that looked like basket weave.
Givenchy
Fendi
Runway Trends FALL 2014
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MIST YOUR ENDS
with hair spray
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do three crossovers,
and tie it off
with a thin elastic.
3.
WRAP A SECTION
of hair from
the ends around the
elastic and slip
in a mini bobby pin.
ELAPSED TIME: Seven seconds (we timed it).
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Raquel Welch
The hair: The Raquel Welch Wig Collection by HairUWear has
more than 80 wigs and hairpieces.
Top of the line: The Tuscany ($2,711). This below-the-
shoulder cut offers face-framing layers that perfectly blend
with expertly tapered ends.
The expert says: This wig is the most real-looking of them
all. The cut is very easy, and the way it flips is just disarming
you see the person and not the hair, says Long.
Welch says: I hang mine up overnight, upside down. Clip
it to a coat hanger. By the morning it is perfectly fluffed, she
once said.
Christie Brinkley
The hair: The Hair2wear Christie Brinkley Collection, a line of
18 wigs and hairpieces
Top of the line: The On Location ($129). Generous length in
the front and crown combine with allover precision layering
and subtly textured ends at the nape to give a modern accent
to the traditional boy cut.
The expert says: This is a synthetic wig, but the hair looks real,
even in natural light, says Long. Im as shocked as I can be.
Brinkley says: Its really energizing when I feel it bouncing
around! she told an interviewer when asked about
exercising in a wig. And when I finish, its the only part of me
thats still dry.
Wendy Williams
The hair: Wendy Williams Hair World, a veritable faux-nucopia
of 48 wigs
Top of the line: The 100% Human Hair Wendy ($699). A
long, human-hair wig with a luxurious cascade of soft waves.
The expert says: You have to react to this wig. Its a very
confident look that says, Im blonde, but Im not hiding
the fact that Im a born brunette. In fact, it looks like my friend
Carole Radziwills hair, says Long.
Williams says: Dont fault me for wearing a 20-inch
blonde wigit doesnt mean I want to be a white person, she
told a reporter.
Sherri Shepherd
The hair: The Luxhair Now by Sherri Shepherd collection has
a dozen models made with synthetic fibers.
Top of the line: The Curl-Intense ($88.95). Playful ringlets
that spiral and bounce with rolling layers give this sensational
style lots of volume and bounce.
The expert says: This tightly curled wig stayed on the best
its great for dancing wildly. Trust me, my staff and I tried them
on, says Long.
Shepherd says: I have a lot of people who hug me, so my
bangs will start at my eyebrow, but by the time I give out
30 hugs, my bangs would be in the middle of my forehead!
she once said in an interview.
Wigging Out
Celebrities are big on wearing fake
hair and, it turns out, selling it,
too. We asked Tony Awardwinning
costume designer William Ivey
Long for the lowdown on famous wigs
and extensions. By Meirav Devash
Beauty
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Beat
Vivica A. Fox
The hair: The Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection offers a huge
variety of more than 300 wigs and hairpieces.
Top of the line: The Ember ($319). Embers long, flowing
spiral curls give this style voluminous body!
The expert says: If youve got someone who likes playing
with your hair, this is the one to wear, because it feels like
a million bucks.
Fox says: I dont think Ive seen my own hair since I was 18.
Joan Collins
The hair: The author and TV stars Dynasty Hairstyles by Joan
Collins is a collection of 29 wigs and hairpieces.
Top of the line: The Gibson Girl ($1,399). [This wigs] endless
stylability has been paired with a 100 percent hand-tied
lace front for the most realistic-looking hairline imaginable.
The expert says: This wig can be styled softly or more rock
and roll, says Long. Like all of these wigs, there
are believable highlights in front, which you know God does to
hair naturally.
Collins says: I cant understand why so many women
are averse to hairpieces and wigs, the star wrote in her
autobiography. The amount of time they save is colossal.
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Jenna Dewan Tatum
Ask Dewan Tatum about nudity and shell
tell you about her trip to a strip club
with, of all people, Janet Jackson. When I
danced with her and we toured around
the world, she really liked going to strip
clubs, says Dewan Tatum. To say the
actress is also personally comfortable
with nudity is an understatement.
Im naked a lot, she says. And its always
been that way. It was hard to keep
clothes on me as a kideven when
nudity wasnt part of the plan. I danced
to Marky Marks Good Vibrations at
a recital, and the neck [of my costume]
totally broke off. I flashed the whole damn
audience! Despite all that, stripping
for the camera less than a year after the
birth of her first child last year was
a challenge for the 33-year-old star of
Witches of East End. I hope I worked out
just enough to be proud of these
pictures, she says. As for her husband,
Channing Tatum, she says, Chan
was really on board with ithe knows Im
very comfortable in my own skin.
Makeup colors: Illusion dOmbre eye shadow
in New Moon and Rouge Coco Shine
Lipshine in Bohme by Chanel. These pages:
Hair, Ken ORourke; makeup, Dotti;
manicure, April Foreman. Set designer: Steve
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARTER SMITH
In the Flesh
Four actresses posed naked for Allure. We brought the spa robes;
they brought the poise, perspective, and sense of humor. By Elizabeth Siegel
Our aim in photographing celebrities in the nude is
not to titillate or shock, but it is to provoke. In a time
when exhibitionism (Snapchat, Miley Cyrus) is practi-
cally mundane, what does a naked body meanand who
decides? The four Hollywood actresses here had some-
thing to prove: to themselves (all have given birth, three
of them last year); to the public (bluntly put, they all
look really amazing); and, yes, it must be said, to the
rest of womankind. As Kristen Bell explains, Its cele-
brating the female form. Thats really what were doing.

Nia Long
Posing nude is probably the most
uncomfortable thing ever, and not in a
spiritual sense, says the 43-year-old
actress (The Divide, The Single Moms
Club). Thats not to suggest Long is
new to this; she bared all on the cover
of Ebony in 2011 while pregnant.
Now, she says, Im still going naked. I
can still take it off two babies later.
When you have kids, your body changes
drastically, and we have to learn
to appreciate ourselves as we are. My
boobs are not the same as they
were before; Im not going to lie. Long
prepared for her Allure shoot by
running for 45 minutes on a treadmill,
and she says the effort was worth
it. The point is to capture the true
essence of beauty in our most natural
state, and that is nude.
Makeup colors: Expert Wear Eyeshadow
in Bronze Haze and Color Sensational lipstick in
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The Skin Youre In
If the sight of a bikini ignites your flight instinct, youre
in good company. Few people feel confident with barely a stitch
on. But there are ways to change that. By Judith Newman
So heres what were not telling you to do. Were not saying
go on a nakation, a vacation entirely without clothing.
And were not saying you should time-travel back to San
Francisco on January 31, 2013the last day it was legal to
walk around those streets naked.
But we do think that finding a way to feel comfortable
in your own skin, to stop wasting a portion of every single
day on body criticism, is one small but essential compo-
nent of happiness.
Why a few people seem to have that confidence in spades,
and the majority of us dont, is a bit of a mystery. However,
research suggests that your family might have something
to do with it. It turns out that children who grow up with
parents and siblings who tease them about their appearance
(so, pretty much all of us) may develop insecurities later on,
says David Sarwer, a professor of psychology and a consul-
tant at the Center for Human Appearance at the University
of Pennsylvanias Perelman School of Medicine.
But no matter how deeply rooted your inability to walk
around a locker room naked, there are proven, common-
sense ways to embrace your body. These tactics dont
involve keeping a journal, writing love letters to yourself,
or removing every mirror in your house. Theyre smart,
straightforward, and have blessedly little to do with how
much you weigh.
Stand tall. This sounds easysuspiciously easy. Meaning
if it really worked, everyone and their mother would be
doing it already. Then again, everyones mother has been
spouting the virtues of good posture since time imme-
morial. In a 2011 study conducted by Italian research-
ers, 217 women were divided into two groups and asked
a series of questions about their bodies. One group went
through posture-correction exercises and showed imme-
diate improvement in their body-image scoresafter only
one hour-long session. For an even quicker surge of self-
confidence, studies have shown that standing with your
arms and legs spread apart is empowering. We like the
Wonder Woman pose, says Jo Weldon, the headmistress
of the New York School of Burlesque. We do it before we
perform, and it gives you a big, luxurious feeling.
Think health, not hotnessand hotness will fol-
low. There are those people who exercise because its
the healthy, responsible thing to do (thank you, Michelle
Obama). And then there are the rest of us, who just want
to look better in a bikini. Regardless of your motivebe
it noble or nakedly self-servingthe result of powering
through 100 crunches is the same, right? Wrong. Your
reason for hitting the gym may be just as important as the
workout itself, according to psychologists Kristin Homan
of Grove City College in Pennsylvania and Tracy Tylka of
Ohio State University. The researchers studied over 300
women and concluded that those who are motivated to
exercise by health, enjoyment, and well-being are more
likely to accept their bodies than those who exercise only
to improve their physical appearance.
Find the body part you like and focus on it. Yes, we
realize this sounds perilously close to the kind of Just
love yourself! message youve rolled your eyes at. But
bear with us: Theres real science here. In one study, when
women with high body-dissatisfaction scores were shown
images of themselves and directed to the parts of their
body that they liked best, they scored significantly higher
in body satisfaction, according to Elke Smeets, a research-
er at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Clinicians see this phenomenon all the time. If I ask
a patient what she doesnt like about her body, I get a
laundry list, says Sarwer. When I ask her what she does
like, Im met with silence. And its not like she doesnt like
somethingits that she forgets. Give yourself a friendly
reminder by dressing to accentuate the bits you like best.
Go on a media dietor at least understand what youre
consuming. It would be unrealistic of us to tell women to
stop looking at the endless barrage of perfect, retouched
beauties we all see in magazines and online day in and day
out. But its useful to become an informed consumer, which
means reminding yourself occasionally of how different
even the most natural models are in front of the camera
versus in the flesh. And while a lot of research says that try-
ing to measure up to idealized images has a deleterious effect,
one recent study suggests a surprising exception. Theres no
harm in admiring a particularly fit celebrity, according to
researchers in the psychology departments at the University
at Buffalo and Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. In fact,
relating to that person in some way (She has small boobs? I
have small boobs!) may actually make you feel better about
your own appearance. And isnt that what its all about?
These tactics dont
involve keeping a
journal, writing love
letters to yourself,
or removing every
mirror in your house.
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Kristen Bell
Bell definitely has her favorite body
partsIm a big fan of buns. Im
very happy with the amount Ive been
given, she saysand her less-favorites.
Before, my belly skin made me self-
conscious, and its only gotten worse
since Ive had a baby, says the
33-year-old new mother and star of
House of Lies and Veronica Mars.
Pregnancy itself, however, turned out
to be a pleasant surprise. I was
frightened I would feel like a schlub, but
Ive never been so comfortable.
When I looked in the mirror, I saw Cindy
Crawford. Bell is also a pragmatist:
I have happily used a body double. If
youre not feeling your best, you
can trick the audience. Its all smoke
and mirrors. So why strip for Allure
less than one year after giving birth
to daughter Lincoln? I talk a big
game about being comfortable in my
skin, says the actress. I wanted to
put my money where my mouth was.
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Minnie Driver
Driver credits her nationality for her
particular preparation for this shoot.
I juiced significantly. I got a wax.
You want to be neat and tidy in front of
people you dont know when youre
naked, I think. But Im British, she says.
Digging deeper, she adds that her
feelings about her naked body have
evolved over the years. I never
could have done this when I was 25. No
way. All I saw were the flaws. I still
see flaws, but I see whats great more
and Ive got a banging body. The
44-year-old actress (Return to Zero,
About a Boy) and mother of five-year-old
Henry relies on ballet, cardio barre,
and surfing for her physique. Even so,
theres one body part that makes
her feel self-conscious. My boobs. I
had a baby, and things do change
quite a bit. I would rather go bottomless
than topless on the beachyoull
never see that, of course. Still, in the
end, I really love my body, says
Driver. Its done amazing things for me.
Makeup colors: Color Design Eye Shadow in
Exhibition, Blush Subtil in Rose Fresque,
and Rouge in Love lipstick in Midnight Crush
by Lancme Paris.

We dont know about you, but we prefer to do a little prep work before going full
montyor even mostly monty. And we dont mean three months of squats.
These tricks from nutritionists, trainers, and dermatologists arent going to
replace long-term exercise, but they will make a noticeable difference, if
only in the short term. Plus, theyre a little more fun than squats. By Ramona Emerson
Grin and
Bare It
1
Bore your palate. When people
eat the same thing every day for
breakfast (or lunch or dinner),
they consume about 100 calories less
within five days, according to a study
published in the American Journal
of Clinical Nutrition. May we suggest
oatmeal or a protein shake for break-
fast to streamline your morning rou-
tineand your waistline?
2
Scrub away your cellulite.
Thirty minutes before you
hop into your bikini, scrub
cellulite vigorously with a washcloth,
loofah, or brown-sugar exfoliator.
When you irritate the skin, you
draw water into it, and that fills in
those little crevices for a few hours,
says dermatologist Amy Wechsler.
The 100 percent viscose rayon exfo-
liating gloves used at Korean spas
are especially effective. We like the
towel versions from Songwol.
3
Have lunch inside but cock-
tails outside. Need another rea-
son to stay out of midday sun?
Direct light eliminates definition and
can make you look flat and washed
out, says photographer Stacey Mark.
Basically, we all look better in slight
shadows. And if its the hour before
duskmagic hour, as photographers
call itget outside in that golden light.
4
Swivel faster. Next time youre
on the elliptical and mind-
lessly watching TMZ, add a 30-
second sprint for every one and a half
minutes of your regular pace. You
can burn as many calories doing 30
minutes of sprints and rests as you
can in an hour going at a steady
pace, says Jacque Ratliff, an exer-
cise physiologist for the American
Council on Exercise.
6
Push up. The triceps are the
biggest muscles in your arms,
so theyre the first thing that
makes your arms look good, says
Josh Newman, an owner and coach at
CrossFit NYC. The best triceps toner?
The humble push-up, with a tweak.
Youll get the most tricep activation
if your elbows go straight backnot
outas you lower down, says Ratliff.
If you feel sore just reading this,
trainers say its fine to modify. Id
rather see you do full range of motion
on your knees than a half range of
motion on your toes, says David
Kirsch, a trainer in New York City.
7
Kill all overhead lights. If
youre indoors, nude-portrait
photographer Brian Leighton
suggests turning on just one floor
or table lamp. You want the light to
come across your body at an angle,
he says. It creates shadows that
enhance natural curves.
8
Dont ignore your back. A sali-
cylic acid body wash is the best
way to treat bacne, says derma-
tologist Ranella Hirsch. She suggests
applying one with 2 percent salicylic
acid (we like Neutrogena Body Clear
Body Wash) before you get in the
shower, since it needs to be left on for
a full ten minutes.
9
Stop with the Brazilians. For
90 percent of women, the tri-
angle is the most flattering
shape, says Jodi Shays, owner of
Queen Bee Salon and Spa in Brent-
wood, California. And keep it pro-
portional: In general, the wider your
hips are, the wider the top line of the
triangle should be, she says.
10
Get a nude pedicure.
It has a subtle, but real,
leg-elongating effect.
Go for a nonshimmery nail polish
that matches your skin tone or is a
shade lighter. We like LOral Paris
5
Get serious about
kettlebells.
If you want to build core strength
fast, grab those cannonballs with
handles. In a University of Wisconsin
study, two hour-long kettlebell
workouts a week increased
participants core strength by
70 percent after eight weeks.
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Nail Color in Sweet Nothings for fair
complexions, Sally Hansen Com-
plete Salon Manicure in Mudslide
for olive, and Hipp x RGB nail polish
in F3 for dark skin.
11
Learn what burpees are.
They work your arms,
core, legs, and heart,
says Kirsch. Start in a squat with
your hands on the floor. Jump both
feet back into plank position and do
a push-up. Jump back to a squatting
position. Then jump up. Now do them
for 90 seconds every morning.
12
Make your body glow.
Your new best friend is
coconut oil. Not only is
it rich in skin-softening fatty acids,
but its also a dry oil, which means
its absorbed quickly and leaves a
nongreasy sheen.
13
Embrace seaweed. Sodium
causes the body to retain
water, making us look
heavier than we are. A tablespoon
of salt has almost 7,000 milligrams
of it, but seaweed has less than 100
milligramsand adds a similar salty
flavor to food (and no, it wont
make everything taste like sushi).
Swap regular table salt for dried
seaweed flakes called dulse (avail-
able at Whole Foods).
14
Use antiperspirant on
your buttne. Those red
bumps on your rear are
most likely caused by sweat. Sweat is
made up of salt and enzymes, which
are irritating if left on your skin for a
long time, says dermatologist Ellen
Marmur. Keep these areas dry (and
bump-free) by putting antiperspirant
anywhere acne usually forms.
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Lunge harder. Lunges
are horrible, but if youre
going to do them (and
trainers all say that if you want a
cute behind and taut thighs, you
need to), get the most bang for your
butt. Start with a regular lunge,
but instead of stepping back up,
jump and land in a lunge with your
other foot forward. Repeat for 90
seconds. These lunges keep your
heart rate up and burn more calo-
ries, says Kirsch.
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Sit like a pinup and lie
like a pro. Its a posture
you probably dont want
to assume at the office, but if youre
at the beach, try the classic Bettie
Page pose: Kneel, then sit down on
your ankles, keeping your shoul-
ders back. It showcases the perky
part of your butt while hiding the
rest. If youre lying down, bend your
knees and prop yourself up on your
elbows to flatten your stomach and
reduce your thighs.
19
Jump! Jumping rope
is better than running
because it engages the
whole body, says Kirsch. Do three
sets of 50 to 100 jumps, and change
your foot movementhigh knees,
side steps, jumping jacks.
20
Book a massage. Mas-
sage stimulates the
drainage of fluid from
soft tissue, where it can build up and
cause swollen ankles, knees, and
waistlines. Women who sit a lot can
get swelling around the midsection
because the vessels that go from the
abdomen to the legs get constricted,
says Marmur. Almost any massage
helps. Avoid deep tissue, which can
exacerbate inflammation and swelling.
21
Shave your armpits
more effectively. Instead
of drawing the razor
against the grain, which can be irritat-
ing, Marmur suggests a two-step plan:
First, shave in the direction of the
hair. Then do it in a crisscross pat-
tern. This captures stray hairs with-
out being too rough on the skin.
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Take a deep breath.
The goal here is to
strengthen the trans-
verse abdominus, the muscle behind
your abswhen its toned, it basi-
cally acts like internal Spanx. Get
in a sit-up position and place your
fingers one inch down and in from
where your pelvic bone juts up. Suck
your belly button in like someone
just dropped an ice cube on your
stomach. Hold this position (its
called the greyhound, by the way),
but not your breath, for 60 seconds
every day for two weeks. Thats how
long it takes to start seeing results.
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Commit to an exercise
that will make the dif-
ference between a one-
piece and a bikini. For a serious side
workout, trainer Gunnar Peterson
suggests seated angled knee-ins. Sit
on the floor and extend your legs. Lift
your left knee up and bring it in toward
the right side, then switch, bringing
your right
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Lift your butt. If someone
is doing your spray tan, ask them to
spray a little tanner under the cheeks,
says Anna Stankiewicz, a spray tanner
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look perkier. If youre doing it yourself,
add a second coat, from just above the crease of your butt
to about three inches below.
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Deprive yourself
temporarily.
Consider a weeklong
bloat-elimination plan,
says Robynne Chutkan, a
gastroenterologist in Chevy
Chase, Maryland: Seven
days before the beach, stop
drinking alcohol; five days
before, cut the gluten (It causes
water retention); and
two days before, lose the dairy.
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Name a body part, any body part, and theres now a way to tighten it,
smooth it, plump it up, or slim it down. By Joan Kron
Shape Shifters
F
or centuries, the only viable methods of trans-
forming the body involved sweat, Spartan self-
denial, or corsets. Granted, the standards were
a bit more forgiving than they are today, as any
trip to a museum will attest. (Though skip the
medieval galleries; those bitches were skinny!)
That Fonda-era admonition No pain, no gain
just underlined the concept that self-improvement involves
hardship. Well, guess what? It aint necessarily so. Science
has gradually caught up with the human propensity for sloth
and the equally human desire for physical perfection. There
are ultrasound and radio-frequency devices to melt fat, injec-
tions that go where no injection has gone before, and giz-
mos to zap cellulite or freeze fat cells. One day, perhaps, gain
will leave pain in the dust altogether; in the meantime, weve
selected the best available options right now. DAVID DENICOLO
Breasts
The latest buzz in cosmetic
surgery is about fat
injections to increase breast
size. The results are
natural-looking, and the
procedure leaves behind no
scars, although calcium
deposits in the fat can cause
false-positive readings on
mammograms. Size
increases from injections are
modest, though: only one
or, at most, two cups. Those
who want implants are
choosing realistic-feeling
gel-silicone models three to
one over saline implants.
Back
Vanquish is a painless
radio-frequency procedure
that melts back fat and
bra rolls (as well as belly fat)
without touching the
body. During four 30-minute
sessions, the fat is heated
to 120 degrees (it feels like
standing in front of a warm
radiator). Results are typically
visible within three months.
Howard Sobel, a New York City
dermatologic surgeon, says,
Vanquish is a great
noninvasive option for people
who have small pockets of fat.
Arms
Reducing fat in the arms has
vexed doctors because
of the long scars from
surgical skin tightening.
Liposuction works well and
requires one or two
quarter-inch incisions. And
the FDA recently approved
ThermiRF, a minimally
invasive treatment that
tightens skin with heat from
radio-frequency energy,
according to plastic surgeon
Jason Pozner.
Hands
Tanners sometimes inject
high-quality leather with
fat to make it more supple
and doctors now use a
similar technique on the hands.
In a two-step operation, a
small amount of fat is removed
from the thighs or abdomen by
liposuction, then cleansed of
impurities and injected
in the backs of the hands to
plump crepey skin and
obscure veins. Swelling takes
several days to subside.
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Our guinea pig tries CoolSculpting, a
procedure that zaps belly fat and love
handles with one very cold suction cup.
I work out. I am not overweight. But I have
bulges around my midsection that are
immune to sit-ups, cardio, and almonds
for lunch. I first learned about CoolSculpt-
ing from a dermatologist, who explained
that a machine freezes fat cells below the
skin, causing a portion of the little buggers
to die off and exit the body by way of the
lymphatic system. This can result in a 20
percent reduction of fat deposits. No inci-
sions, no scars. I made an appointment.
Natasha, my technician, first assessed
whether I was a good candidatebasi-
cally if I had enough fat for the machine
to get a good grab. I passed with flying
colors. After explaining that most people
experience only minor discomfort (not to
worry: I had taken a Xanax), she applied
a cold, clammy goo to my stomach. Then
she revved up the machine and placed
an oblong suction cup over my stomach,
a portion of which was harshly sucked
inside. Deliberate breathing helped less-
en the sensation that my abdomen was
being drawn through the eye of a needle.
And, boy, that thing was cold!
This went on for an hour, while I thought
of all those little fat cells dying. (I could
almost hear their tiny screams.) When
Natasha came back to remove the wand,
the offending flab looked like a slab of
chilled butter. The area was red and swol-
len, and she immediately went to town
with a vigorous massage. This was the
most uncomfortable partthough more
ticklish than painful. I was back to normal
activities, including the gym, within a day,
but the swelling and a bit of soreness per-
sisted for a week. It took a good six weeks
to see a very modest reduction. At nine
weeks, though, my stomach looked flatter
and my pants fit more loosely.
So I booked another treatment. Ive
now had five of the $700 sessions, and
each one has brought gradual improve-
ment. The cushion of fat on my stomach
is still present, but barely, and I can see
muscles down there that havent been vis-
ible since college. ANONYMOUS
Stomach
Excess weight in this area comes in many
shapes and sizes. The most effective
way to remove significant abdominal fat
and excess skinfrom a potbelly to a
postbaby poochis a tummy tuck,
officially known as an abdominoplasty. This
is serious surgery with general anesthesia
and up to several weeks of recovery,
but the results are long-lasting if weight
remains stable. Scars can be at the
bikini line or lower. CoolSculpting can also
be used on small areas of the stomach.
Thighs
Saddle bags (which are
often hereditary) can be
whittled away with
liposuction under local
anesthesia. For more subtle
results, two sessions of
Trusculpt, a noninvasive
method that uses radio
frequency to generate heat,
may also reduce fat.
Knees
Doctors have devised
a method to make
knees look more
shapely. Liposuction
with tubes no thicker
than a drinking straw
works on little pockets
of fat, and unlike
external fat melters,
the treatment can
target the right spot.
Calves
This is not an easy zone to alter,
but doctors are reporting
limited success with a couple
of procedures: Thick legs
can be made more shapely with
liposuction using tiny tubes,
and thin legs can be made
fuller with soft silicone implants
inserted through a small
incision behind the knee.
Waist
CoolSculpting, which
eliminates fat cells by chilling
them to death, works well
on minor fat around the waist.
It can take weeks for the
body to flush out the dead fat
cells and reveal results. For
a circumferential (all-around)
treatment of fat in the
waist, liposuction is still the
most efficient method, but it
requires local or deeper
anesthesia and causes more
bruising. Reshaping with
lipo can be permanent,
barring major weight gain.
Buttocks
A polished gemstone with no
facets is called a cabochon,
and thats also the name of a new
minimally invasive treatment
for cellulite in the buttocks.
Recently approved by the FDA,
Cabochon requires a single
one-hour session to sever the
fibrous attachments that cause
puckered skin. Pain is a two to
three on a scale of ten. In studies
he has conducted, Michael
Kaminer, a Boston dermatologist,
says, buttock dimples respond
beautifully, and results have not
diminished two years later.
Midriff
Liposuction is the gold standard
for getting rid of fat, but
if the roll that hangs over your
jeans is minimal, there
are several noninvasive options.
Vasershape melts the fat
with ultrasound, followed by a
vigorous massage to help it
dissipate. It isnt FDA-approved
for this purpose, but many
doctors are using it successfully
(and legally). VelaShape, a
similar device, uses radio
frequency to generate heat,
plus massage; both require at
least two treatments.
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Points of Light
Shimmery highlighter casts a soft glow
when mixed into foundation and
smoothed across the cheeks and the
bridge of the nose, while body bronzer
renders the skin safely sun-kissed.
Bikini bottom by Louis Vuitton. Swim
trunks by Orlebar Brown. Makeup
colors: 5 Couleurs Couture Colour
Eyeshadow Palette in Earth Reflection,
Dior Addict Fluid Stick in Tiny Pink, and
Dior nail polish in Vibrato by Dior.
These pages: Makeup, Maud Laceppe;
hair, Ben Skervin; manicure, Roseann
Singleton. Prop stylist: Mark Chandler.
Models: Ginta Lapina and Jason
Morgan. Fashion editor: Jarrod Lacks.
Details, see Shopping Guide.
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Gilt-y
Pleasure
PHOTOGRAPHED BY ALEXI LUBOMIRSKI
You dont need a vat of sparkly makeup to glow this season.
The latest golden makeup is subtle, easy to
apply, and (as you can see) sexy as hell. By Danielle Pergament
Oh, gold makeup, why do you tease us
so? All we want you to do is transform
us into a beautiful, goddess-y creature
who looks like she just got back from
some sexy South American locale. But
every time we sweep on gold high-
lighter, we look more like King Tut than
an ethereal Brazilian nymph.
After the rush of gold on the spring
runways, we set out to discover how
to master the look once and for all.
It turns out that we were missing
two critical letters. The look is more
golden than gold, says makeup art-
ist Fulvia Farolfi. The difference is that
you dont just have gold shadow on
your lids or gold polish on your nails.
You have a suggestion of the shade all
over your body. Its when you soften
the shade and make it sheer that you
get that beautiful, feminine qual-
ity, says Farolfi. Makeup artist Jillian
Dempsey is more direct: Straight-up
gold is scary, she says. But temper it
so that it almost disappears into your
skin, and you look exotic and gor-
geous. Or, one might say, goddess-y.

Lids and Lips
Golden lids paired with black shadow
looks shimmery and sensual, says
makeup artist Maud Laceppe.
Swimsuit by Michael Kors. Makeup
colors: Bombshell Shineshadow in
Gold Goddess, TruMagic The
Sunkisser Bronzer, and LipPerfection
Lipcolor in Crme by CoverGirl.
Details, see Shopping Guide.
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Before you swipe on gold nail polish, ask yourself two
questions. One: How sparkly should I go? Answer:
You shouldnt. Think of car paintits metallic, not sparkly.
So this is the only time youll hear us say this: If you
can picture it on a muscle car in South Beach, great. Two:
What shade looks best with my skin? The rules arent
as strict with nails (anything kinda goes), but as a guideline,
if you have a pinkish complexion, go with a sandy
gold, says manicurist Roseann Singleton. We like Yves
Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Dore Orfevre.
If you have dark, olive, or bronzed skin, Singleton suggests
a bright gold. We like Sally Hansen Color Foil
Nail Makeup in Liquid Gold (shown; available in June).
Precious Nails
Metal
Detector
Going Golden
On Skin
Makeup artists are like chefs in the way
they love mixing ingredients. To cre-
ate a glowing, golden complexion, the
ideal combination is liquid foundation
and shimmery highlighter. Thats the
best way to make the color blend into
the skin, says makeup artist Maud
Laceppe, who rubbed her concoction
on the apples of the cheeks, the bridge
of the nose, and above the lips.
If you dont want to blend the col-
or yourselfor youre not wearing
foundationDempsey recommends
looking for a powder highlighter,
which is usually easier to control than
cream, and dusting it lightly over the
high points of your well-moisturized
face. Use any large makeup brush
with loose bristles; it wont pick up
too much of the metallic shade. The
gold makeup should almost always be
applied last. If youre wearing blush,
concealer, eyeliner, or really anything
but mascara, those go on before the
gold, says Dempsey. Otherwise,
your golden shimmer will be a golden
shimmer mess.
On Eyes
The key to gold-tinged eyes is warmth.
That means looking for shades
that veer toward bronze or orange.
Everyone can wear a bronze-gold eye
shadow, says Dempsey, adding, Its
the one universally flattering shade of
gold. Yellow-gold is too bold and can
lead to a bad place. But you cant go
wrong with warm tones. According
to Dempsey, if the gold is slightly
rosy, youre on the right track.
For the look on the opposite page,
Laceppe rubbed golden cream eye
shadow across the eyelid from the lash
line to the crease and dabbed a tiny bit
at the inner corner. To make sure the
eyes didnt look washed out, she lined
them with black shadow. A dot of clear
lip gloss on top of the gold shadow add-
ed shine (just place it there, dont rub
it init smears easily). She finished by
going a little crazy with black mascara.
On Lips
To make the lips look shiny and lus-
trousbut not in any way metallic
Laceppe coated them in pink lip liner,
then added a clear gloss. We wanted
her to look luminous but still natural
and fresh, she explains. If you want
to try truly golden lips, look for a
pale beige gloss that has a golden
shimmer, advises Farolfi. I wouldnt
go with pure gold unless youre 17
years old. Or Lady Gaga. We like
Surratt Lip Lustre in Nudit.
TIP
If gold eye shadow feels a bit too shocking
on its own, try blending a taupe
shadow in the crease to soften the look.
Gold makeup comes with a lot of
caveats. You never want it to be opaque.
You never want the shimmer to look
like glitter. But enough with the
negativity. Heres what you do want.
For Fair Skin:
Your new favorite word is sheer. Gold
shades that let your skin show through
look the most natural. Dempsey
suggests either a rose- or yellow-gold.
TRY: Dolce & Gabbana The Lipgloss in
Gold, Almay Softies Eye Shadow in
Crme Brle, and Giorgio Armani Fluid
Sheer Foundation in 2.
For Medium Skin:
Anything with apricot tones is your
best bet. You want gold to
warm up your skin, says Dempsey.
TRY: Iman Luxury Lip Shimmer in
Blushing Nude, Laura Mercier Sheer Crme
Glow blush in Golden Pink, and
Dior 5 Couleurs Transat Edition eye-shadow
palette in Sundeck.
For Dark Skin:
Go with shades of bronze or copper
rather than pure gold. Those colors look
golden on dark olive or black skin
(whereas pure gold will look yellow).
TRY: Lancme La Laque Fever lipstick in Neutral
Current, Revlon ShadowLinks eye shadow in
Copper, and M.A.C. Mineralized Skinfinish face
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Lip crayons are fun. And cute. And any other word
youd use to describe a beauty product that looks
like an oversize Crayola crayon. But theyre also really
seductive. An entire generation of women
who thought lipstick was old-fashioned is now buying
this version of lip color in multiples and applying
it daily. Case in point: Clinique, one of the first brands
to champion the crayon, says its Chubby Sticks now
make up almost 40 percent of the companys lip-color
sales. Makeup artist Jillian Dempsey chalks up the
crayons popularity to their simple application and
sheer finish (not to mention how good they make your
lips feel): They deliver the perfect amount of color,
they hydrate, and you can apply them in the back of
a taxiwithout a mirror. By Sophia Panych
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Theyre ridiculously easy to use.
Can you swipe a balm across your
lips successfully? Congratulations.
You can use a lip crayon.
Theyre lipstick-slash-balm-slash-
glosswithout overdoing any one of
those. Theyre the BB creams of
the lip category, says Molly Sloat, the
director of trend development at
Ulta Beauty. They add color, hydrate,
and last as long as a lipstick, without
having to layer.
Theyre very Kate Moss.
We love precise, perfectly applied
lipstick, sure, but theres no denying
that a crayons casual, slapdash vibe
looks effortlessly cool. They keep the
shape of the mouth soft and
natural-looking, says makeup artist
Gucci Westman. That feels more
modern than a lipstick or gloss.
They come in every finish you could
possibly imagine. They can be sheer
or opaque; matte, glossy, or satin;
balm or stain. Theres even a glossy
balm stain variety for those who
cant commit. (Translation: It hydrates
like a balm, has a high-shine finish,
and lasts like a stain.)
Theyre everything you love about
gloss. But none of what you hate.
Id tell any gloss lover to switch to a
sheer crayon, says Dempsey.
The pretty sheen they leave behind
looks much better than a sticky layer
of goopy shine.
You dont need a sharpener. When
the tip gets low, all you have to
do is twist the bottom and the rounded,
smudgy end you want appears. A
sharp tip is antithetical to their appeal
and a bit too close to a lip liner.
Drawing Class
Ombr lips walk that fine line between
edgy and prettyand the best way to get
them is with crayons. And even though
we said you dont need a mirror, this is
one time you might want to take a peek.
Choose two matte-finish crayons (we
like the combination of red with either
fuchsia or orange). Matte crayons make
the best base because the pigments
dont move, says makeup artist Romy
Soleimani. Glosses and creamy lipsticks
will bleed together.
Grab one of the colors and draw it all
over your lips.
Take the second color and scribble it
along the inner part of your bottom lip
only, steering clear of the edges.
Lightly pressdont mashyour lips
together. Its good if color transfers onto
the top lip, but you dont want the colors
to blend, says Soleimani.
The Case
for Crayons
1 NYC New York Color Intense
Lip Color in Ballroom Blush
2 Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm
in Mischievous
3 Laura Geller Love Me Dew in
Watermelon Cooler
4 Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer
Balm in Tease
5 Clinique Chubby Stick in
Pudgy Peony
6 Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in
Spirited
7 Laura Geller Love Me Dew in
Cranberry Glaze
8 Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer
Balm in Provocateur
9 Tarte LipSurgence Lip Stain
in Amused
10 Este Lauder Pure Color
LipShine in Mandarin
11 Bobbi Brown Art Stick in
Electric Pink
12 Tarte LipSurgence Natural
Lip Tint in Lust
13 Clinique Chubby Stick in
Oversized Orange
14 NYC New York Color Intense
Lip Color in Fulton St Fuchsia
15 Flower Lip Suede in Lifes a
Peach
16 Clinique Chubby Stick in
Voluptuous Violet
17 Pati Dubroff Lip Balm Crayon
in Honeysuckle
18 Clarins Lip Balm Crayon in
Sweet Cherry
19 Revlon ColorBurst Matte
Balm in Showy
20 Flower Lip Suede in Coral
Floral
21 CoverGirl Queen Collection
Gloss Balm in Satin & Spice
22 Bobbi Brown Art Stick in
Sunset Orange
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RING
OF ROSES
Paper-roses
headband by Cult Gaia
MIXED
BOUQUET
Vintage-paper-velvet-
and-crystal headband by
Eugenia Kim
Model
Carmen
Kass in a
crown of
dandelions
Polyester headband by
Eugenia Kim. Details,
see Shopping Guide.
Full
Bloom
Think of flowers in your hair and you
probably think hippie. Or bride. Or hippie
bride. But recently flowers had an
image makeover. True, theyre not exactly
everywhere (theyre too cool for that),
but big blossoms and tiny buds are popping
up on the most stylish heads around.
Flowers feel modern and interesting, says
hairstylist Sam McKnight. To be interesting,
they have to be a little unexpected.
Precious hair with a flower looks dated,
says hairstylist Guido. Flowers are already
precious, so they look much cooler
with rough, undone hair. Heres how to
plant a seed. By Sophia Panych
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Model Dree Hemingway
wearing pink peonies
Delicate silk
almond blossoms
at Dolce &
Gabbana
Velvety roses
outside a fashion
show in Paris
Floral

Crown
A flower garland could
easily plant you in Scarlet
Begonias territory.
Steer clear of daisies (too
flower-power) and instead
be bold, with lush red
roses or purple zinnias, or
dainty, with a ring of
subtle flowers,
like tuberoses. The
bigger you go, the more
eccentric the effect,
says Guido. Small, soft
flowers look pretty
and feminine. More
important: Dont overstyle
your hair. Rough it
up by prepping damp hair
with mousse and blow-
drying it with your fingers.
Then leave it alone or
just throw it in a low,
messy knot, says Guido.
Audrey Hepburn
wearing roses on her
wedding day in 1954
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with model Lindsay
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Perspex-and-crystal
hair comb by Vickisarge for
Sam McKnight
Designer Sophia Webster
wears a garland from
Londons Vauxhall Flower
Market to her wedding.
Billie Holiday
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Oversize Blooms
The cool-girl way to wear big flowers isnt
tucked behind the ear (aloha!) or on
the side of a low chignon (ol!). Its this:
Start with unkempt waves or a ruffled
milkmaid braid, then place a couple of
flowers to one side of the forehead,
so theyre a little off-kilter and not too
perfect, says McKnight. They
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The Hairstyle: Spritz in
some volumizing spray and
rough-dry your hair. Then
make a deep side part and
gather all your hair, covering
your ears, into a ponytail
at the base of your neck.
The Buds: If youre a DIY
pro, pick up some tiny fake
buds at a craft store and
hot-glue them to the tops of
bobby pins. For everyone
else, Free People and
Mia Beauty sell pretty,
noncheesy options.
The Placement: Group
three to five buds in an
asymmetrical cluster over
one ear with a few
migrating toward the elastic.
They should flow down
the ponytail, says Pecis.
Getting Real
The obvious question now is, real
or fake? New York City florist Miho
Kosuda helps us make the call.
Brush up on your botany. Tropical
flowers, which endure shipping and long
distances, tend to be more resilient,
says Kosuda. Orchids and begonias can
stay perky for up to six hours. The same
goes for anything with thick, strong
petals (roses, tuberoses, hyacinths).
Sweet peas and peonies collapse in five
minutes because they dont retain a lot
of water, says Kosuda.
Quench your flowers. Kosuda advises
placing cut buds in water and stashing
them in the fridge the night before you
plan on wearing them. Theyll look
fresh and crisp the next day, she says.
Be crafty. Whether shes going to
attach them to a comb or a headband,
Kosuda wraps a thin wire around each
of the flowers stems followed by a
layer of green tape. This supports the
stem and keeps it from getting
dehydrated and wilted, she says.
Below the Neck
Picture Sheryl Sandberg in a flower
headband. OK, stop laughing. The
point is that when you wear flowers
in your hair, you arent just adopting
a trend. You are adopting an
attitude, and that attitude doesnt
jibe with buttoned-up blouses and
sensible pumps. Heres how to keep
your clothes and hair in harmony:
Choose lace. This delicate fabric was
practically made to be worn with flowers,
says celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson,
who works with Rachel Bilson and Emma
Watson. Just keep the silhouette
sleekthink column dressotherwise
youll wind up looking fussy.
Wear all black or all white. The flower
adds a shock of color, similar to a bold
lipstick or a bright belt, says Patrickson.
Right now, I love a full skirt and
a structured top worn with a bright
headband of flowers.
Keep your jewelry simple. Flowers
take the place of jewelry, Patrickson
says. A small ring and dainty gold chains
are OK, but skip the chunky
necklaces and chandelier earrings.
Anything boho is a given. When in
doubt, go for cutoffs, peasant blouses,
or long, flowy dresses, as long as theyre
not too frilly oryou guessed itfloral.
Miniature silver
flower hair stickers
at the spring 2014
Honor show
Wildflower hair
elastic by Free People
Floral hair-pick set
by Free People
Scattering
of Buds
Tiny buds run the risk of looking twee. Heres
how to make them look chic: It should
feel organic, like you rolled around in the
grass and flowers got stuck in your hair,
says hairstylist James Pecis, who created
the look at the Honor show.
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BodyBuilders
Luke Kearns, assistant
program director
Trish Mazure,
garden manager
Judd Faircloth,
chef at the Ranch
Meredith
Haaz, chef at the
Ranch 4.0
Stephanie Williamson,
general manager
Ted McDonald,
yoga director
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On Williamson: Cotton
top from Velvet by
Graham & Spencer.
On Gerasimova:
Supplex Lycra top and
pants by Beyond
Yoga. On Newman:
Cotton-blend top from
Velvet by Graham &
Spencer. Groomer:
Kendra Richards.
Sittings editor: Kelly
Atterton. Details,
see Shopping Guide.
The Ranch at Live Oak is a sort of alternate universe, where the
hikes are tough, the kale is tender, and some of the worlds
most high-powered control freaks learn to let go. By Judy Bachrach
Model Cassey
Gerasimova
Steve Schwartz,
massage director
Alex Glasscock,
cofounder
and co-owner
Kate Hamm,
program manager
Marc Alabanza,
program director
Melissa Newman,
guest-relations
director
Sue Glasscock,
cofounder
and co-owner

These women are not alone in their jumbled feelings
of frustration, exhaustion, astonishment, and pride.
Television directors, venture capitalists, authors, models,
health advocatesall of them flock to the Ranch at Live
Oak/Malibu, a luxurious boot camp where $6,500 pays for
the privilege of rising at 5:30 a.m. every day for a week.
After waking, guests perform, as instructed, around 45
minutes of stretching or yoga. Breakfast is possibly leafy
(kale slipped into a fruit smoothie), possibly crunchy (gra-
nola doused with almond milk).
Afternoons provide little letup. Ranch guests exercise
for about three to four more hours: Theres TRX, a form of
body training used by Navy SEALs, along with an arduous
type of yoga that requires holding poses for up to three
minutes. Release comes only when their names are called
out (four at a time) for massagesa long wait for those,
like New York City event planner
Norma Cohen, who quickly dis-
cover that until called, they are
expected to continue exercis-
ing. I was crying, tears running
down my face. I said to myself,
What am I doing here? This is
torture! Cohen recalls.
Release comes swiftly, howev-
er. Before he massages any guest,
says Steve Schwartz, the massage
director at the Ranch, he inquires
about a variety of issues with the
goal of correcting problems that
predate those long hikes. We
tailor our massages based on
guests answers, he says. Kinks
kneaded, the exhausted all dine
on, say, crabless crab cakes
(artichoke patties spiced with
Old Bay). Or vegan chili made
with quinoa that tastes, as Dallas
exercise fan Julie Lieberman puts
it, like its not quinoa. The food there is just delicious.
But its also restrained. The Ranch is a compilation of
nos: no caffeine, no wine, no gluten, no dairy, no sugar,
no cell-phone activity (in theory), and, to the horror of
certain guests, no TV. Guests arent offered distractions.
They have a schedule. A huge aspect of the Ranch is gain-
ing our VIPs trust on every level, says Alex Glasscock. All
of our guests are leaders. Some are in charge of making
life-or-death decisions. The way we gain that trust is we
dont sugarcoat the process. We spell it out. Those who
skip an exercise discover fairly soon that all truancy is
written down (I didnt get a medal, one yoga-averse guest
observes. I got that noted on my report card. Yes, guests
receive a report card at the end.)
Im a director, says Tricia Brock, a director of epi-
sodes of TV series including Girls and The Walking Dead.
In my job, I have to make millions of decisions every day,
and at the Ranch, it was at first jarring to have everything
planned, but ultimately it was nice to have someone else in
charge. From the start, she adds, guests are told they will
have the most successful time if they trust the program.
Which doesnt always come easy.
I cheated my first year; my friend brought along a
protein bar, says Juliet de Baubigny, a venture capitalist
who arrived at the Ranch in its early days and then, like
a fair number of the alumni (35 percent, say the own-
ers), returned for morein de Baubignys case, every year.
Nonetheless, she recalls, that first time was tough: I felt
really underfed. There was very little food at the Ranch,
she says. De Baubigny found herself, as she puts it, so
hungry and grumpy that she and Barnett (who helped
smuggle in the protein bar) cut it into tiny slivers, which
they nibbled in the ensuing days. But over time, the fare
improved to such an extent that snacking is now rarer.
(Regardless, most misbehavior is ignored by Ranch
authorities. We dont check bags on a guests arrival, and
we dont check body cavities, says Alex Glasscock. Were
building a relationship with the guest. If someone feels the
need to bring food, thats their journey!)
E
very week, 16 resolute, ambitious, type A individuals, the major-
ity of them usually women, find themselves hiking the Malibu
mountains at a smart pace for up to four and a half hours. Their
backpacks contain 100 ounces of water, and their muscles
engage in a frenzy of protest. These morning ascents, many of
them steep, are punctuated midclimb by six almonds. Then the
climbing resumes.
As actress Carey Lowell noted last spring during a challenging
slog: You say to yourself, I cannot take another step! A pause.
And then you realize youve hiked 53 miles in a week!
Sloan Barnett, a prosecutor turned writer, says, Everything at the Ranch is
quite extremeit is not for the faint of heart. Its the amount and length of those
exercises that make it hard. Hard or not, she flies there every year, always in
January. Because thats the new year, she explains. The new me!
Happy
Returns
If a guest happens to
have a birthday
during her stay, chef
Meredith Haaz
marks the occasion by
making my own
kind of ice cream. Its
a cup of almond
milk, six dates, and
one banana blended
in a Vitamix and
poured into ice cream
molds. Each pop
has 15 to 25 calories.
Or we make a
truffle with dates,
almond butter, and
half a teaspoon
of vanilla, blend it in a
food processor,
and then roll it in
coconut. Thats 40 to
50 calories each.
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But the fastidiousness governing life at the
Ranch should really come as no surprise. The
rules are handed down well before any guest
arrives. Melissa Newman, who runs guest
relations, sends upcoming visitors a battery
of emails, asking, for example, Those 12
Diet Cokes youve been drinkingwhere are
we now with that? Sometimes these nudges
strike home: The week before, I cut out all
alcohol and caffeine, says Holly Parmelee,
a freelance writer, because I heard they are
the hardest to withdraw from. But just as
often, Newmans prompts are ignored. Oh, of
course some people lie about what theyre eat-
ing or drinking, she acknowledges. Some of
them say, No, Im not drinking caffeine, and I
exercise every day.
The result of such blatant mendacity? The phenomenon
known at the Ranch as Toxic Tuesday, so named because
on the second full day of a delinquents visit, there may be
nasty consequences of withdrawal from all sorts of trans-
gressions: utter exhaustion, even occasional vomiting.
There hasnt been a time Ive been at the Ranch when
there wasnt someone suffering from Toxic Tuesday, says
Barnett. You have to get to Wednesday. On the other
hand, there are those who have sinned but escape retri-
bution. When I was there last time, there was actually a
woman who stopped smoking just days before she came,
Lieberman recalls. She signed up for one week but liked it
so much she ended up staying two.
This kind of instant exuberance, however, is rare.
Cohen dutifully replied with a resounding yes to all the
well-meaning Ranch questions regarding health and exer-
cise. They asked, Do you exercise every day? I said yes.
Do you run? Yes! I lied; I lied, says the former dedicat-
ed runner without an ounce of guilt. I lied about every-
thing. The results, Cohen says: Seven inches off my body.
I made tons of friends. And, she adds proudly, Ive been a
vegetarian ever since.
It is the kind of testimonial the Ranch is used to. The
Ashram, a deliberately Spartan, more rigorous forerunner
in Calabasas, California, had been around for decades
indeed, as Alex Glasscock recollects, he had been a guest
there and was distracted by having to share a room with a
snorer. By 2010, there seemed to be space for a more lav-
ish environment where those in need of leafy vegetables
and fierce exercise could relax in plush robes in their pri-
vate roomsand without roommates. Of course, the ques-
tion still remains: What compels them?
A majority of these successful, in-control, type A peo-
ple have to face up to the fact that if they are so in control,
why are they lacking or why do they need a challenge?
says Ranch program director Marc Alabanza, who worked
at the Ashram for seven years before switching allegianc-
es. If nothing is wrong with their lives or themselves, why
even come to us? Clearly they want some new perspective.
In fact, many of the guests acknowledge as much. Their
moods, their cholesterol, their life decisions: They can be
altered during a stay, especially during the last
endless hike, accomplished in utter silence.
Guests often have experienced recent losses,
such as the death of a parent, or a struggle
with illness. You just start talking to complete
strangers, says Parmelee. Its like you have
to get through all this pain by talking. It does
become intimate there right away.
De Baubigny arrived on her first visit
after separating from her husband. Brought
up in Britain, she wasnt used to confiding
in strangers. Nonetheless, the first night
we were all sitting around a table, and I
just burst into tears. Someone said to me,
You just had your Oprah moment. I had
put myself out there with shocking vulner-
ability. And some woman I had never met
held my hand. Its justshe pauses, searching for the
right wordsyoure suddenly in a very safe place. I was
scared and not sure what the next chapter of my life was
going to be. And the Ranch makes you comfortable con-
fronting vulnerability.
Somehow or other, say Ranch alumni, between the
arduous hikes and the strenuous stretches, between the
butternut squash soup and the herbal tea, certain emo-
tions and perspectives fall into place.
Almost everyone returns home with an assortment of
new acquisitions: new friends, new menus, and new hab-
its, some of which linger. You see, the Ranch is all about
the nos when youre there. But the takeaway is modera-
tionand less, says Barnett. Do I think all that is sustain-
able at home? Not at all. I dont think its meant to be. But
there are differences, she adds. Oh, I realize, I need to
drink less red wine and eat more vegetables.
Most important, say the alumni, they acquire new ways
of viewing their own lives.
At the Ranch, you write yourself a letter to read six
months later. I asked, Are you happy? says Lowell.
Are you happy now, a year later? the actress is asked.
I have to say, yes I am. I am getting there, she replies.
My letter to me said, Never go back! Cohen says. She
isnt kidding. Within months, however, Cohen was back at
the Ranch, this time with her 16-year-old daughter. And
the second time I went, I also wrote Never go back,
Cohen continues. A sigh.
Im already signed up for May. u
Water,
Logged
Rigorous exercise
demands equally
rigorous hydration.
Marc Alabanza
says, We tell people
to pack 100 ounces of
water in a CamelBak
while hiking. For
each pound of body
weight you have,
you should be
consuming one ounce
of water per day.
And at home, you
should be consuming
about half that.
Afternoons provide little
letup. Post-hike,
Ranch guests exercise
for about three
to four more hours.
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One-Woman
Show
Cool, confident, and refreshingly
honest, Olivia Munn will
try anything once. Maybe twice.
By Brooke Hauser
I
n Olivia Munns world, anything can happen. Take, for
instance, a surreal weekend she spent in Miami during
the 2010 Super Bowl, a trip she now refers to as The
Hangover, but the female edition.
The night before the game, Munn and a girlfriend
found themselves sipping vodka tonics in a penthouse
suite, surrounded by strangers. Theyre like, Were
going to a strip club, and Im not a strip-club kind of girl,
but were like, OK. We ended up at the Walmart of strip
clubs. Theres naked strippers of every size, shape: big ones, skin-
ny ones, midget ones doing upside down tricks. Someone sticks
us next to Nelly and Diddy, and this is when I became friends with
Jamie Foxx.... So he starts singing a song, and all of a sudden we
hear, Olivia Munn, come to the stage! The next thing you know, Im
onstage singing along, probably to Gold Digger. Cut to Munn and
her girlfriend a few hours later. We woke up in this massive bed,
she says, and we were still in our party dresses from the night
before. We were like, Oh, my God, what happened?
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Tablet
Extra:
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download
Allure to your
tablet.
unn takes a deep breath, something
that seems like a rare occurrence.
Were only a few minutes into our
interview in West Hollywood, but
she is live and streaming, a feed of
constant entertainmentmuch of
it involving the rich and infamous.
But far from seeming obnoxious, her
name-dropping feels inclusive.
Shes like your friend who made it
in Hollywood and wants to tell you all
about itand why not? Once a cor-
respondent for The Daily Show With
Jon Stewart, Munn now calls her for-
mer boss for career advice and works
out with Bradley Cooper. Currently,
she is dating Swedish actor Joel
Kinnaman, star of RoboCop, a fantasy
for someone who grew up quoting the
original, as Munn did. If there was
ever going to be a girl who would want
her man to bring home a RoboCop
suit, it would be me, says Munn. Joel
is truly fantastic in it.
She is at the top of her profession-
al game, too. She is starring with Eric
Bana in the thriller Deliver Us From
Evil and with Johnny Depp in the art-
heist comedy Mortdecai. Then theres
her role in The Newsroom as financial
reporter Sloan Sabbith. What I really
love to do for a role is make the wom-
an unapologetic for who she is, says
Munn, who insisted from the begin-
ning that Sloans wardrobe be sexy
and sleek. They wanted to put me in
a turtleneck, and I said no. Theyre
like, We want people to take her seri-
ously, and I said, People will take her
seriously because of her brain. Its
not her problem what somebody sees
when they look at her.
Munn might as well be talking
about herself. She wont apologize
for posing seductively in Maxim or
for any of the stunts she performed
as cohost of Attack of the Show!, the
cable-TV mash-up of pop culture and
video-game news that gave Munn
her start. Making out with her spray
tanner, trying to catch a dangling
hot dog in her mouth, jumping into
a giant cream pie wearing a French-
maid costumethese were not her
proudest moments, but her attitude
is practical. I would have loved if my
first job was Mad Men, but it wasnt,
Munn says. Plus, she adds, That got
me onto The Daily Show.
Heres the thing: Munn is always a
step ahead. She plays Hollywood like a
never-ending season of Survivor, and
she plays to win. She is also extraor-
dinarily candid about the behind-the-
scenes machinations of fame, and its
those confessions that make her fans
relate to her and root for her. Other
celebrities want audiences to see only
the finished result, she says, but the
reality is that theres a lot of bullshit.
In 2010, she published a book,
Suck It, Wonder Woman!: The
Misadventures of a Hollywood Geek
(St. Martins Press), featuring dishy
stories about celebrities behaving
badly. Among them: a big-shot direc-
tor who masturbated in front of her.
(More on that in a minute.) She also
shared some disturbing details about
her 2009 Playboy shoot. Though
Munn had signed on with the under-
standing that it would not be a nude
shoot, she was pressured to wear a
black fishnet bathing suit that, she
later joked, would have made her
vagina look like a honey-baked ham
trapped in supermarket netting.
Munn didnt wear it and now makes
light of the experience, but it taught
her the importance of taking control
when she feels uncomfortable on a
set: People will take the picture and
go out with it because theyll get the
press, she says. But if its not the
image that I want out there, then we
shut it down. (She also learned that
even if you pose in a bikini in Playboy,
as Munn did, people will
still think you were nude in
Playboy, she says.)
A former journalism
major at the University of
Oklahoma, Munn seems to
anticipate every angle of a
story, particularly when she
is the subject, never missing
a chance to put something
into perspectiveher way.
When most starlets would
be nose-deep in a menu
figuring out what to fake-order for
brunch, Munn is skewering most star-
lets. Like, Im going to have French
toast because I always eat, she says,
doing her best Valley girl impression.
I can eat whatever I want. Im just
lucky like that! She rolls her eyes.
I remember reading these articles
when I was younger, and I just felt
Beauty Call
Yes, she once famously dressed up as
Princess Leia in a gold bikini, but
these days Munn has graduated to a
look thats less geek-centric.
She shares her best beauty secrets.
Whats the skin-care product you cant
live without? Right now, its Proactiv
Dark Spot Corrector. [Munn is a
spokeswoman for the company.] I had
this cystic outbreak not that long
ago, and I got these scars on my face
and my neck. So I keep it with me.
What about makeup? The Diorshow
Brow Styler. The color is perfect, and it
comes with an eyebrow brush.And
Julie Hewetts shimmer highlighter for
my cheekbones and eyes. Even when
youre wearing nothing, it makes you
look like youre wearing something.
And hair? I use Pantene shampoo
I dont have dry hair, but
[I use it] in the summer for dandruff.
What was your worst hair mistake?
Somebody put my hair over one side
of my eye. Whenever anybody tries
to do something too extreme, I look like
the daughter from The Incredibles.
Worst makeup mistake? Putting on
too much blush. I like blush,
and sometimes I can do that Bridget
Jones thing where youre like,
Oh, this is great, and you walk out
and youre like, No.
Whats the best trick youve learned
from a makeup artist? Putting
concealer underneath your nose [she
points to the area around her
nostrils]. Most women dont do that,
but it just takes years off.
What part of your beauty routine
would you never let your boyfriend
witness? I would never let my man see
me shave. I just dont think that you
ever look like youre in a nice position.
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like, Well, in order to look like that,
you have to have some secret, magi-
cal unicorn blood that makes carbs
disappear as they go into your body.
I prefer the truth, says the actress,
who had melon and green tea.
A
s cool and
detached as
she sometimes
comes across
onscreen, in
person Munn
is deliberately
accessible. She
has talked pub-
licly about trying to manage tricho-
tillomania, a disorder that causes
her to pull out her eyelashes. She is
also prone to cracking her neck and
elbows. Im so broken, she says,
after a particularly loud crunch.
Actresses love to talk about how un-
popular they were in high school, but
when Munn says that she was an out-
cast growing up, you believe her. Born
Lisa Olivia Munn in Oklahoma, she
grew up as one of five kids raised by
a Chinese mother and her first step-
father, who was in the military (not
a good guy); they divorced when she
was 16. She spent most of her school
years in Japan before moving back to
Oklahoma at age 16. My whole life
changed. I would walk through the
hallways crying, like, every day for the
first month, says Munn, who tried to
fit in with different cliques that didnt
want her. Basically, I was invisible.
In Munns experience, Hollywood
isnt so much like high school as it
is like middle schooland she is the
geeky girl who went through a trans-
formation over the summer. Now
she doesnt wear glasses. She had her
braces taken off, and she got some
boobs, and everyones looking at her,
Munn explains. The geeky group that
she used to hang out with, they look at
her like, Well, youre not one of us any-
more. And the popular people, theyre
not ready for her to come in.
While Munn has managed to
befriend the popular kids, she hasnt
escaped the bullies. Though she never
revealed the name of that masturbat-
ing director in her book, Rush Hour
and Tower Heist director Brett Ratner
later did an interview with Munns for-
mer cohost on Attack of the Show! and
said that hed met Munn back when she
was Lisa, an aspiring actress. I banged
her a few times...but I forgot her,
Ratner said. I was so mad, and it was
so unfair, says Munn, who ignored her
representatives advice to not respond
to Ratners comment. Instead, she took
to Twitter. I looked for someone who
said, I cant believe Brett Ratner lied
about Olivia. And then I just replied,
she says. I said, Look, weve all seen
the guys Ive dated, and I clearly have
a type. All the guys Ive been with have
seen the inside of a gym. Days later,
when Munn learned that Ratners lat-
est movie, Tower Heist, had under-
performed at the box office, she
composed another tweet and asked
her sister to tweet it in solidarity. I
wrote, Puss in Boots takes number
one, and Tower Heist underperforms.
Any minute now, hes going to try to
get us to believe that it banged Puss
and forgot about it. I retweeted it, and
then I reached out to every famous
person I knewNick Cannon, Emma
Roberts, Questlove, Hilary Duffand
I said, Can you retweet this? It was
innocent enough that people could
tweet it out and funny enough that
theyre like, OK. It got retweeted.
#BrettRatnersucks started trending.
Munn smiles, and her eyes gleam
with victory. That was great.
Then there are the bullies who
dont look like bullies. After Munn
appeared on The Daily Show in 2010,
the feminist website Jezebel attacked
with a now-infamous post, The Daily
Shows Woman Problem, suggest-
ing that Munn was brought in on the
basis of her looks, not her comedic
chops. Her friends and colleagues
quickly came to her defense, and Tina
Fey even wrote an episode of 30 Rock
rumored to be based on Jezebels
snarky shaming and blaming. While
Munn felt somewhat vindicated by the
support (It made me feel really good
that [Fey] was standing up, she says),
she isnt interested in making nice
with Jezebel anytime soon.
Munns cell phone rings. Its impor-
tant business regarding the Neil Lane
jewelry that she will be wearing with
her
Childhood photograph
We had five kids, and I dont
know why our parents
thought that we were animals,
but they would put a fence
around the presents because
they didnt trust us.
In a PETA ad I gave the photographer permission
to Photoshop out my boy shorts and tank
top to make it look like I was nude. I wanted to
inspire people to think about the elephants in
a certain way instead of being like, The circus
kills. I wrote an article for the Huffington Post,
and one of the elephants that we were hoping to
get freed ended up being freed.
With Channing Tatum and Cody Horn in
Magic Mike I had decided that because my
character was in school, and because Cody
Horn is so tall and beautiful and lean, I wanted
to be softer. When I saw how much my belly
sticks out, I thought, Well, maybe I didnt need
to be that soft-looking. I havent made that
same decision in a movie since.
At Comic-Con International in
San Diego Wonder Woman
does not have a cape. However,
when Im on a two-story
platform, going up and down
[stairs] to say hi to fans, I insisted
that I would wear a cape.
1984
2009
2010
2012
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At High Times magazines Stony
Awards in Malibu
We got an award at G4 [for Attack of
the Show!], and I said, I want to make
it on the worst-dressed list. And then I
did. It was so exciting. Its so fun
because you dont feel any insecurity.
You dont care. If only I could joke
like that on the carpet all the time.
At a Hollywood Reporter event in
Beverly Hills My best friend
helped me get dressed. Theres a
reason why I dont wear things
like this. I knew it didnt look
great then, and I still know it now.
So never was I disillusioned.
I was just validated when I saw
the picture.
In Maxim I loved this shoot.
I started my own diet, and I lost
16 pounds. This is the first
photo shoot I did after that, and
I think Im a little too thin. I
didnt notice the reflection until I
was watching Ellen DeGeneres.
I dont think I ever realized until
Ellen DeGeneres was holding
up this magazineoh, my gosh,
my butts in the reflection.
On The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Thats when we found the Russian
spies in New York. That was my
favorite one-on-one bit that I did with
Jon Stewart because you can always
tell when he laughs. He really, truly
laughs. He covers his face with the
paper. I made him start laughing.
When Jon feels really comfortable
with you, thats when hell improv.
We improv-ed a few times [here], and
that made me feel really good
because that was my second time
being on the show.
With Sarah Jessica
Parker in I Dont Know
How She Does It
I showed up the first
day in ankle jeans and a
cute little jacket. It was
freezing, but I wanted
to look cute for her. She
drops her mouth open
and goes, Youve got to
be freezing! I was like,
No, Im fine. My lips
were shaking. I dressed
for her, and it failed.
With Jon Stewart at the
Comedy Awards in New York
City I go to Jon Stewart and
Aaron Sorkin when I have
career questions. I went to
Jon about The Newsroom.
He said the people who are
the most discerning in their
careers last the longest, so
dont be afraid to hold out.
I held out for The Newsroom.
With Jake Johnson in New Girl
[Creator] Liz Meriwether called me in
before this episode and said, Would
you feel comfortable playing a stripper
and doing a lap dance? And I said, Ill
play a stripper as long as she doesnt
have a heart of gold. I want her to love
being a stripper. I said, Ill give a lap
dance to [Johnson], but you know what
would be really funny is if Max
Greenfield came in and tried to show
me how to do it better. Max actually
showed me how to lap dance.
At the Vanity Fair Oscar party in
West Hollywood Versace Atelier.
Loved this dress, but it was so
heavy, and it was so baring; it was
a dress picked for pictures and
not for a party. I was very
uncomfortable and left early.
With boyfriend Joel Kinnaman at
a Los Angeles Lakers game in
Los Angeles There are margarita
glasses on the ground. Im pretty
tipsy. I just remember having a lot
of fun and laughing, and thats
just how we are all the time. Hes
really sweet.
2008
2009
2011
2013
With Chris Pine in West Hollywood
Chris and I dated for a while. Hes
still a really close friend of mine.
I remember this night because there
was speculation that we had broken
up, but we hadnt. There were so
many paparazzi around, I think he
actually ran over someones foot.
He shoved a guys camera out of his
car. It was really intense. I was
a little bit more shell-shocked.
With Matthew McConaughey
at a Magic Mike party I had
been such a fan of Matthew
for so long. He came up to me
right before we took this
picture. He went on and on
about how great he thought I
was in the movie, and that
just meant so much to me.
With Alison Pill in The Newsroom
This was a great scene. Maggies
having a breakdown, and Sloans
trying to comprehend and be there
for her but is definitely watching
her. If a coworker or a friend is
having a breakdown, you have to
drop everything and just be with
them to make sure that they dont
hurt themselves or somebody else.
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Cover: Gucci silk-blend Jacquard
robe, $2,800, and bra, $595. Select
Gucci stores. Cover Look, page
42: Gucci silk-blend Jacquard robe,
$2,800, and bra, $595. Select Gucci
stores. Reem Acra suede dress, price
available upon request. Reemacra
.com. Fashion Bulletin, page 85:
Cline Jacquard top, $2,850; organza
skirt, $1,950; leather bag, $3,250, and
shoes, $3,690; and cuffs, $1,300 each.
Cline, N.Y.C. 212-535-3703. Fashion
Cravings, page 86: Kenzo polyester
top, $1,205, and dress, $2,328; leather
shoes, price available upon request,
and bag, $503; necklace, $333; and
watch, $128. Openingceremony.us.
Fashion Expert, page 98: Armani
Priv lace-and-silk-Jacquard dress,
scarf, and earrings, price avail-
able upon request. Giorgio Armani,
N.Y.C. 917-607-5169. Gilt-y Pleasure,
page 204: Louis Vuitton bikini,
price available upon request. Select
Louis Vuitton stores. Orlebar Brown
swim trunks, $240. Orlebarbrown
.com. Page 206: Michael Kors swim-
suit, $529. Neimanmarcus.com. Full
Bloom, page 210: Eugenia Kim poly-
ester headband, $215. Shopbop
.com. Cult Gaia paper-roses head-
band, $75. Cultgaia.com. Eugenia
Ki m vi ntage-paper-vel vet-and-
crystal headband, price available
upon request. 212-993-6491. Page
212: Vickisarge for Sam McKnight
Perspex-and-crystal hair comb,
$578. Net-a-porter.com. Ban.do
silk pom-pom barrettes, $15 each.
Shopbando.com. Vickisarge for
Sam McKnight Perspex-and-crystal
hair elastic, $368. Net-a-porter.com.
Page 213: Free People hair elastic,
$18. Freepeople.com. Free People
hair-pick set, $24. Freepeople.com.
Body Builders, page 215: Velvet
by Graham & Spencer cotton top,
$100. Velvet-tees.com. Beyond Yoga
Supplex Lycra top, $66, and pants,
$75. Beyondyoga.com. Velvet by
Graham & Spencer cotton-blend
top, $108. Velvet-tees.com. A New
Leaf, page 218: Dries Van Noten
silk jacket, $2,405, and cotton linen
skirt, $745. Blake, Chicago. 312-
202-0047. Dries Van Noten silk cot-
ton shirt, $480. Amarees, Newport
Beach, CA. 949-642-4423. Page
219: Marni silk-blend coat, $6,740,
and silk viscose shoes, $1,130. Marni
stores. Marni silk skirt, $690. Barneys
New York stores. Marni belt, $480.
Nordstrom stores. Page 220: Rochas
silk-blend coat, $4,870 for similar
styles. Luisaviaroma.com. Rochas
silk-blend dress, $5,685. Carla
Martinengo, Dallas. 214-739-7076.
Page 221: Dior Lurex Jacquard dress,
$20,000. Dior stores. Roger Vivier
leather-and-PVC shoes, $695. Roger
Vivier, N.Y.C. 212-861-5371. Page
222: Nina Ricci silk dress, $2,890.
Neiman Marcus stores. Nina Ricci
chiffon scarf, $535, by special order.
Barneys New York, N.Y.C. 212-826-
8900. Page 223: Michael Kors raffia
linen dress, $4,995; leather shoes,
$750; and belt, $295. Select Michael
Kors stores. Page 224: Banana
Republic rayon-blend blazer, $140.
Bananarepublic.com. Page 225:
Marc Jacobs rayon-blend gown with
briefs, $14,000, and beaded rubber
sandals, $2,645. Marc Jacobs, N.Y.C.
212-343-1490. One-Woman Show,
page 226: Gucci silk-blend Jacquard
robe, $2,800; bra, $595; and silk
georgette pants, $995. Select Gucci
stores. B Brian Atwood patent-
leather shoes, $350. Bloomingdales
.com. Page 229: Reem Acra suede
dress with belt, price available upon
request. Reemacra.com. Robert
Lee Morris gold plate cuff, $595.
Robertleemorris.com.
PHOTOGRAPHERS CREDITS
COVER LOOK Page 42, clockwise from
top left: Jason McDonald; John Manno
(4); courtesy of Gallaghers Catering;
Bob Richardson; Jason McDonald;
Crystal Cozart.
BEAUTY REPORTER Page 58, clockwise
from top left: David Cook (6); Caroline
McCredie/Getty Images; Gregg DeGuire/
FilmMagic; Jean Baptiste Lacroix/
WireImage; Sony Pictures/Everett
Collection; Ron Galella Ltd./WireImage
(2); S. Granitz/WireImage; David Lodge/
FilmMagic.
FASHION EXPERT Page 98, clock-
wise from top left: Courtesy of Giorgio
Armani; Giovanni Giannoni; David Cook
(2); Buyenlarge/Time Life Pictures/Getty
Images; courtesy of Volkswagen of
America.
THIS WAY UP Page 120, clockwise
from top left: Courtesy of subject; Matt
Baron/BeImages; Patrick McMullan Co./
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Getty Images.
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY Page 180, clock-
wise from bottom left: David Cook
(still lifes); gorunway.com; Antonio
de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage;
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top: Courtesy of Chanel; Catwalking/
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Pucci/indigitalimages.com/style.com;
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Graylock/WireImage; gorunway.com (2);
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Vandevelde/indigitalimages.com/style
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Kevin Tachman; Sonny Vandevelde/
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Gianni Pucci/indigitalimages.com/style
.com; gorunway.com.
FULL BLOOM Page 210: John Manno
(still lifes); Yelena Yemchuk/Trunk
Archive. Page 211, clockwise from top:
Cass Bird/Art + Commerce; Blaublut-
Edition/Trunk Archive; gorunway.com;
Ernst Haas/Getty Images.
ONE-WOMAN SHOW Page 230, clock-
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Library; Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic;
PETA/Splash News; Claudette Barius/
Warner Bros./Everett Collection. Page
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Middle row, from left: No credit;
Richie Buxo/Splash News; Jeff Kravitz/
FilmMagic; Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
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FOX; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images;
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Shopping Guide


knee to your left side, almost like
youre running in place. Do three sets,
starting with eight reps per side, and
build up to 20.
24
Spice up your diet.
Capsaicin, the chemical
that makes chilis hot,
also causes the body to burn more
calories, according to research. If
you dont want to eat three haba-
neros with dinner (whats wrong
with you?!), try a supplement like
Capsiate Natura, which contains
cap sinoids, similar to capsaicin.
People burned about 80 extra calo-
ries when they ate [the capsinoid]
dihydrocapsiate with a meal, says
David Heber, director of UCLAs
Center for Human Nutrition.
25
Start doing pull-ups.
Yes, you totally can.
The secret: Start with a
little boost. Loop one of those big,
stretchy exercise bands around the
bara really big one to startthen
grab the bar, and put one foot in the
loop, hooking the other foot around
your ankle. You can progress from
a wider band to a thinner band, and
eventually no band, says Newman.
26
Work out in bed. No,
not that kind. Before
you get up, lie on your
stomach and hug your pillow. Spread
and straighten your legs, raise them
a few inches, and pull your heels
together. Within two weeks, the bot-
tom part of your butt will be perkier.
27
Fake firmer arms. Copy
celebrities when wear-
ing sleeveless tops by
holding your arms a bit away from
your body and keeping your elbows
at a slight angle. If you start to look
like a robot, rest your hands lightly
on your hips.
28
Drink. Theres always
this: The Wolf of Wall
Street star Margot Robbie
prepared for her first nude scene with
three shots of tequila. It was 9 a.m. u
GRIN AND BARE IT
(Continued from page 201)
ONE-WOMAN SHOW
(Continued from page 230)
Carolina Herrera gown at tonights
RoboCop premiere. Clearly, shes no
longer the geek, but she has amassed
some helpful tips for the next new
girl on the scene. In closing, the
world according to Olivia:
Subvert stereotypes when you can.
Munn points to her role in Magic
Mike as an example of how she likes
to play with gender roles. She based
her character on an ex-boyfriend
who wanted no-strings-attached sex.
A common enough trope for a guy,
but if the girl does that, shes a slut
or a whore, or shes got no morals,
Munn says. When you can, you can
change those perspectives a little bit.
A confession is better than a correc-
tion. Ratner, she says, called to apolo-
gize about his comments and warned
her he would try to retract them on
Howard Stern the next day. When
the interview went live, Ratner text-
ed to alert herand Munn found the
clip online and emailed it to several
news sites, including Entertainment
Weekly and the Huffington Post. I
said, You gave enough time and space
when he lied, and I hope you do the
same now [that] hes telling the truth,
she recalls. (Both did post stories.)
Dont go too crazy on Twitter. I try
to be personal without being pri-
vate. You cant post pictures of you
and your boyfriend cuddling up and
then get pissed when somebody asks
you about it on the red carpet. Thats
ridiculous, says Munn. Tonight, she
adds, she will not be walking the red
carpet with Kinnaman. We dont
mind taking pictures inside, but on
the carpet, it is still business.
Respect your fans. In her case, the
OMFG (Olivia Munn Fan Group). I
think its strange when people dont
sign autographs for people, Munn
says. Fans are just people who
are helping you make your dreams
come true.
Finally, try to be a good sport when
playing the fame gamebut break
the rules when you can. The reality
is: This is the game that were signing
up for, Munn says. You keep play-
ing that game, and then one day if you
can, you change the game. u
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Christian Bale
As long as I turn up with some
underwear, its all good.
What do you forget to pack?
Photographed by Patrick McMullan
By Jeffrey Slonim
A solid 81 percent of people forget to bring toiletries, like a toothbrush or sunscreen,
on a trip, according to a CaseLogic study. And celebrities like Joe Manganiello
are no exception. We asked him and others at the Critics Choice, Golden Globe, SAG,
and Producers Guild of America awards to tell us what items they leave behind.
I forgot my razors, said Manganiello. I havent shaved for four years, but lately Ive
had to for a [role]. Oscar Isaacs admitted he heads out without deodorant
sometimes. Others, however, buck the trend. Underpants, said Kristen Connolly
from House of Cards. I actually stopped at American Apparel on the way here
because my underpants were visible through my dress. Thats not OK. And although
Nick Cannon said, I always forget ChapStick, he otherwise has a pretty sweet
fail-safe: His wife, Mariah Carey, has packers; theres a team of people who pack
everything, so you cant forget anything.
Emmy Rossum
I always forget to pack socks. And
then I have one pair of
boots and no socks. But that is an
easy thing to buy at Target.
Jennifer Hudson
I try to take my entire closet
with me when I travel.
Private Eye
Meryl Streep
Im living out of a
suitcase at the moment.
Julia
Roberts
Toothpaste,
almost always.
Nikki Reed
Nothing, because I have a
checklist in my iPhone, down to
chargers, contact lenses, and hair
irons. And I have a separate
checklist for what to bring for the
dogs. Im a very prepared traveler.
Hilary
Duff
I actually
overpack.
Bradley
Cooper
I forget
everything.
Hailee
Steinfeld
Ill always forget
some wardrobe
staple, like the
white T-shirts that
you can wear
every other day.
Elisabeth Moss
I forget something
really stupid,
like socks, which
you can get at
CVS or Walgreens.
And I always
forget pants.
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