An Interview With Malia Mills Mills launched her swimwear line, known for its excellent fit, in 1991.
It's a mistake to think there's only one style that works for you-just consider how many different pairs of jeans you have.
Know your purpose. The suit you wear on holiday with your boyfriend isn't necessarily the one you'd wear for a family beach day. On an active vacation, you don't want to worry about whether your suit is going to stay on. Try on a ton of suits, and make sure you can bend over and even jump up and down without anything popping out. If you want a sexier style, look for a demure front and a very low back. When you turn around, it feels like a gorgeous reveal.
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Find your style. A V-neck is universally flattering. Some D-cup women prefer a top with molded cups and wide straps, while others might want more va-va-voom; for them, a shelf bra or even string ties work. A well-cut strapless
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15 New Wedding Hairstyles to Try
By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Thu, Jun 21, 2012 11:38 AM EDTCatherine Devine, Allure magazine
You've settled on the groom, the dress, and the venue. Now on to the most important wedding-day beauty decision: how you'll wear your hair. We've got 17 gorgeous hair ideas-updos, half-up, flowing, and short styles-to say "I do" to.
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Frida Kahlo is the exception, not the rule. "Strong brows need to have shape and separation," says Kristie Streicher, an eyebrow groomer at Warren-Tricomi salons in New York City and Los Angeles. "Otherwise, they'll overwhelm your face."
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DIVIDE AND CONQUER: When hair verges on the dreaded unibrow territory, you need to grab the tweezers. Hold a pencil vertically from the outer edge of your nostril to your eyebrows to determine where each one should start.
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MAKE THE CUT: Removing the bulk from your brows doesn't always mean pruning them. Nine times out of ten, a trim is all you need. Comb your brows straight up with a spooley brush, then trim only the longest hairs, staggering the length as you go. "Cut one hair a little longer and one a little shorter so your eyebrows don't get a crew cut," says Streicher. Follow up with a brow gel to keep hairs inPhoto: Courtesy of brookstone.comElizabeth Siegel, Allure magazine
When your hair puffs up by midday, make like MacGyver and try these clever frizz-fighting tricks from hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins.
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Every hairstylist in the world loves a Mason Pearson brush-because it works. Mist a boar-bristle one with hair spray in the morning and toss it into your purse; a quick swipe will tame flyaways throughout the day.
Hand or body lotion, or even sunscreen, can smooth hair nearly as well as an anti-frizz cream. (Try La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50.) Rub a dab between your palms, and then clap your hands before running them over your hair.
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Moisture causes frizz. Heat removes moisture. So do the logical thing and replace the stapler in your desk drawer with a mini flatiron. Run it over the top layers of your hair before leaving work. Our pick: BaByliss Pro Nano Mini.
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BEST CUT
A chin-length bob (à la Cameron Diaz, Alexa Chung, or Kiera Knightley) "is fantastic if you have fine, flat hair," says Matt Fugate, a stylist at Sally Hershberger Downtown in New York City. "It falls into this shape perfectly." Don't let your stylist use a razor; blunt tips look thicker and healthier.
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IN THE SHOWER
Every other day, skip shampoo and just rinse a volumizing conditioner through the ends to hydrate and prevent frizz without weighing hair down. Try John Frieda Luxurious Volume Thickening Conditioner.
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STYLING 101
Wring out hair with your hands, not a towel, to avoid fluffing up the cuticle. Then mist it with a light thickening spray (like L'Oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray), which makes it easy to target roots on thin, lank hair. If you have lots of hair, rake through a handful of soft-hold mousse; it holds up15 Weird Weight-Loss Tricks that Work
By Allure Magazine | Summer Shape-Up – Wed, May 30, 2012 12:31 PM EDTCara Birnbaum, Allure magazine
Everyone wants to drop pounds the easy way. Here are 15 simple strategies.
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Warm breezes. Bonfires. Half-day Fridays. Summer is the most carefree time of year, which means high-maintenance hair just won't do. Here are some no-fuss looks to try.
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An interview with Eric Ripert, the executive chef at New York City's Le Baernardin, host of PBS's Avec Eric, and a frequent guest judge on Top Chef.
Come summer, you can usually find me grilling outdoors. I just can't take the stuffiness of the kitchen. So when I prepare meals indoors, I rely on these tricks-none of which require an oven.
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Cut down on prep. In the heat, no one wants to cook from scratch. Personalize store-bought ingredients: I boost goat cheese with chives, crushed garlic, olive oil, and cracked pepper. Add some prosciutto-wrapped melon, charcuterie, and crusty bread, and you have a buffet. People do like to graze in warm weather, so they appreciate variety.
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Maximize flavor. Mediterranean food, like couscous salad, is light but still has soul. Just add curry, raisins, coarsely chopped scallions and tomatoes, and crushed mint leaves.Meirav Devas, Allure magazine
What's a 13-letter word for innovations? Breakthroughs. Our readers voted for the year's top innovations, and the winners make looking good as easy as the Monday crossword. Among them, a hair straightener that defies frizz for 72 hours and a sunscreen that sticks to wet skin. (Triple word) score.
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By Allure Magazine | Beauty on Shine – Thu, May 24, 2012 11:18 AM EDT
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An Interview With Ranella Hirsch, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine.
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There's a common misconception that the more products you use, the better your skin will be. But like many dermatologists, my routine is simple. This approach is easy to stick with and usually makes for a healthier complexion.
Start right. Focus your morning routine on protection. Wash with a gentle cleanser in whatever formulation best suits your skin. Then apply an antioxidant serum if you like and finish with a moisturizer with sunscreen. You can layer them separately, but I prefer multitaskers.
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Finish strong. Treat your main skin issue at night. Wash with the same cleanser, and then apply the right active ingredients. For instance, if you're noticing fine lines, consider a peptide cream; if you're dealing with deeper lines
