Indholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i Allure

Travel Guide ICYMI, Mexico City is having a major moment. Explore the vibrant fashion scene and the trendiest places to wine, dine, and shop at allure.com/mexico-fashion. The Mother Lode Celebrate your mom with Allure editor– approved gifts that say “thank you (and really sorry about that thing with the car).” Head to allure.com/mothers-day for ideas. WEAR MAKEUP. BE A FEMINIST. So you believe in gender equality and love to rock bold red lipstick? No biggie. Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explains why a makeup-loving feminist is not a contradiction in terms. Read more at allure.com/feminist-beauty.…

Burberry Face Contour pen “I can sculpt someone’s face quite undetectably to create naturallooking definition. I use it on the eyes, nose, cheeks, chin; it depends what each person needs. And I use it on everybody—Sienna [Miller, below left], Victoria [Beckham], myself. If I didn’t have it, I would go mad.” Decléor Aurabsolu Refreshing Mist “It’s great for revitalizing skin. It creates a superglow—a real, hydrated glisten. Sometimes waters actually dry your skin out, but this has essentials, like jasmine and rosemary, to hydrate and purify.” Glitter, sequins, feathers “I carry lots of unusual and interesting bits and pieces for whenever there’s an opportunity to be creative on set. I have butterflies, jewels, stars, all sorts of things. I get them from Rite Aid or M & J Trimming. I…

$2.2 million AMOUNT OF THE INSURANCE POLICY taken out on model Heidi Klum’s legs. $144 million APPROXIMATE AMOUNT of the insurance policy taken out on soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s legs. 2012 YEAR @ANGIESRIGHTLEG joined @JLosNipple, @KimsAss, and @50CentsTeeth (among other celebrity body parts) in the Twitterverse. 44 LENGTH IN INCHES OF EACH of Julia Roberts’s legs, which were famously wrapped around Richard Gere in Pretty Woman. 1942 YEAR LEG MAKEUP BECAME popular after rationing made it difficult to purchase silk stockings during World War II. 51.9 LENGTH IN INCHES FROM hip to heel of the longest legs in the world, according to Guinness World Records. 1999 YEAR DOUBLE AMPUTEE AIMEE MULLINS made her runway debut at the Alexander McQueen show, wearing hand-carved prosthetic legs that tapered into six-inch heels. 12 PAIRS OF…

1. Make a part from ear to ear and section off the top portion of hair so it’s out of the way. 2. Working with the loose, free hair, part off a narrow vertical strip from the nape of the neck, securing the sides out of the way. 3. Flip your head forward, then weave that central section into an upside-down Dutch braid. To mimic the look on the previous page created by hairstylist Sabrina Szinay, loop the strands under rather than over to form an inside-out pattern. Secure with an elastic. 4. Divide the remaining loose hair into four equal sections— two on each side of the central braid. 5. Weave the outermost two sections into upside-down Dutch braids and secure with hair ties. 6. Gather all your hair…

Imagine, if you will, a futuristic utopia (sounds pretty nice at the moment, doesn’t it?). Say the year is 3017. We’re not bound by the rules of no-makeup makeup—or maybe even gravity. Without a doubt, the space-age beauty squad would be led by visionary makeup artist Pat McGrath (in the future, very talented makeup artists will also be immortal), and our eyes would be gilded and graphic and a little 3D, like the metallic wings McGrath created for Viktor & Rolf’s spring couture show. You might say the effect was light-years ahead of its time.…

*His name is Jonathan Valena; “boi” is a common Filipino nickname. How many tattoo artists get their big break at church? For that matter, how many tattoo artists went to seminary? We’ll give you at least one. JonBoy was a tattoo artist at West 4 Tattoo in New York City when he met model Hailey Baldwin at Hillsong, the Manhattan church they both attend. Three years later, he’s inked Baldwin (12 times), Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid, Sofia Richie, and many other models and actresses. In fact, about 85 percent of JonBoy’s clients are women. His tattoos are supremely delicate, often single-needle thin and in his own perfect cursive (he developed his slanted script to mirror the lines and curves of the female form). They’re more akin to jewelry…

jewelry: “My Catcher in the Rye necklace.” bag: “I’m a backpack person. Right now mine is filled with schoolbooks and a laptop.” denim: “Levi’s. My Off-White jean jacket.” sneakers: “Converse.” lip gloss: “I’m obsessed with Chanel lip glosses.” fragrance: “Chanel No. 5.” instagram: “Michelle Obama. She’s my answer to every question.” book everyone should read: “Cat’s Cradle.” movie based on a book: “Easily East of Eden.” vacation: “A nap.”…

Clear crystal quartz purportedly protects your aura from negative energy. So what’s it doing in face cream? Makeup colors: Precisely My Brow Pencil in 5, 24-Hr Brow Setter, and They’re Real Double the Lip in Lusty Rose by Benefit. These pages: Hair, Sabina Szinay. Makeup: Ralph Siciliano. Manicure: Megumi Yamamoto. Model: Jessica Strother. When “yoga” describes pants more often than a Hindu discipline, #namaste gets 9 million hits on Instagram, and there’s an app called Buddhify, it’s pretty safe to declare: Nothing’s sacred. Or rather, everything is. “New Age elements aren’t presented the same way they were in the ’60s and ’70s, as spiritual alternatives to mainstream religion,” says Candy Gunther Brown, a professor of religious studies at Indiana University in Bloomington. She called upon 100,000 angels to “surround and…

In a world gone blurry with sound bites, clickbait, and knee-jerk reactions, an original message provides a focal point and a reminder of what true authenticity looks like. And that's exactly what's driving the latest, bravest trend in hair. Assertive cuts and daring color have more dimension and substance than your typical, fleeting beauty statement. When model Adwoa Aboah shaved her head, the buzz cut felt less like a passing phase and more like a promise kepta pledge to keep challenging the status quo. The same goes for singer and songwriter Halsey, whose electric-blue strands add visible depth to her revealing lyrics (it's no coincidence that one of her most poignant songs is titled "Colors"). And beauty insider Irene Kim has a creative streak that takes literal shape in the…

When I went to Cape Town, I brought Sephora in a suitcase. Together we traveled 7,803 miles from New York City—me and my anti-frizz conditioner and my coconut body butter—to start a new life in South Africa after I fell in love with the city on a vacation. With Clinique by my side, I could avoid the scary foreign ingredients harvested from indigenous plants I couldn’t even pronounce: Zinziba? Rooibos? Have you ever seen a baobab tree? It’s swollen and alien, which are two things I do not want people to say about me. But as they say in Cape Town: Local is lekker—local is good. Let me explain. Local is flawless skin. You’ve probably heard of marula oil. It’s in cuticle treatments and hair serums and overnight masks. It’s…

Let us briefly consider the back. The underappreciated acreage from the graceful peak of the neck to the provocative curve at the end of the spine. That serpentine swish so famously seductive, it was known as one of painter William Hogarth’s “lines of beauty” simply for its power to inspire. And inspire it has. At their best, our backs are a plane so genuinely stately, broad, and capable as to be almost ageless. This is where you got a hug from your dad after a rough day. It’s where you received a congrats-on-that-promotion clap. It’s where a tentative hand on the small of your back maybe changed your life. It’s where a delicate swath of silk can frame your shoulder blades, making you stand taller. And it’s where, moments before…

Covers: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci jersey dress, $950. Givenchy, N.Y.C. 212-650-0180. Feathers, price available upon request. Featherplace.com. Table of Contents, page 4: Gucci Jacquard jacket, $6,500. Select Gucci stores. Dior knit shorts, $840. Dior stores. Page 8: Monse sequined dress, $8,890. By special order. Kcolston@monse.com.Cover Look, page 18: Victoria Beckham bra top, price available upon request. Clientservices@victoriabeckham.com. Proenza Schouler cotton pants, $890. Proenza Schouler, N.Y.C. 212-420-7300. REI bivy sack, $40. Rei.com. Paige Novick for Tibi earring, $675. Tibi.com. Page 20: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci jersey dress, $950. Givenchy, N.Y.C. 212-650-0180. Talking Beauty With Jen Atkin, page 26: Pari Desai viscose-blend top, $255. Paridesai.com. Beauty School, page 36: Fendi silk top, $2,500. Fendi, N.Y.C. 212-897-2244. Noir Jewelry earrings, $72. Noirnyc.com. Fendi cotton top, $1,950. Fendi, N.Y.C. 212-897-2244. Ariel Gordon gold earrings,…

We really started noticing Selena Gomez’s hair daring two years ago, when she wore a simple, elegant bun—and roughly a million fresh white orchids around it. But Gomez’s experimentation didn’t stop at the Met Gala. There she is, our hair muse, with her hair swept into a simple high ponytail. Over there in a tumble of loose curls. Or deeply side-parted with a cascade of waves. We could go on—and we will: a messy bun. A polished chignon. Under a beaded headdress—or a beanie. No matter what she does with it, Gomez’s hair is impressively glossy, impossibly thick, indisputably gorgeous. Long, short, up, down— she may change the style on any given day (or night), but she stays loyal to her look. Like we said: a true muse.…

File. You want your nails short in the summer— just below the edge of the toes. “You’ll get less sand underneath, which will keep the polish on longer,” says manicurist Deborah Lippmann. Smooth. Buff your nails to even out ridges, then massage on cuticle oil. Prep. Wipe off any oil that got onto your nails with polish remover and apply a sticky basecoat to help keep color within the lines. Paint. Thin coats dry better than a thick, goopy one, so paint on two sheer layers, waiting a few minutes between each. Swipe across the edge with polish to prevent chipping. Refresh. An extra layer of a topcoat with UV protection every few days helps keep bright shades from fading; wiping down nails after applying sunscreen prevents nudes and pale…

Glow Recipe founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee have racked up enough miles (mostly between New York City and Seoul) to never have to see the inside of a coach cabin again; they’ve also tried enough sheet masks to blanket Northeast Asia. If anyone knows what’s next in K-beauty, it’s these women. The New Layering From the country that brought us the 12-step skin-care regimen now comes...efficiency. “The latest trend is unexpected hybrid products,” says Lee. And it inspired her and Chang to formulate their own products for the first time: a sleeping mask that moisturizes and exfoliates and a cleanser that pinch-hits as a toner or treatment mask. One and done. The New Nails “Wire nails were pioneered by the same manicurist who created glass nails,” says Chang. “They’re…

You know them. The cool, unaffected city girls. The off-duty Kendall Jenners. The ones who make track pants look like high fashion. Derek Lam’s new solid perfume sticks—in five of the scents we know and love from his original fragrance line—are the olfactory embodiment of these women: sleek, urban, and unfussy. They twist up, so all it takes is a swivel and a swipe to smell great (but in a not-trying kind of way). Couldn’t be easier. You can do it while you hail a cab.…

1. Nails Inc. Mindful Manicure Polish This rosy range of shimmery polishes contain flecks of rose quartz, tourmaline, and citrine for love and good vibes, 24/7. 2. Ildi Pekar Thermal Water Tonik This aloe-based toner contains sage (thought to dispel bad energy) and clear crystal quartz (said to shield auras). 3. Tom Ford Vert d’Encens This forest-like fragrance contains a smoky version of its namesake note along with pine resin and fir balsam. 4. TO112 Light Palo Santo candle This candle’s woody scent is palo santo, whose smoke is supposed to purify energy. 5. Själ Kashmir Saphir Perfecting Mask Eastern lore has it that the blue sapphire can spur production of relaxing melatonin.…

Let's take a moment to appreciate that in beauty, at least, we can still admire the other side of th ings The two most prominent trends in makeup are a study in contrasts: One involves bold, experimental color; the other, practica lly none at all. Consider the 2017 runways, where conflicting visions and polar-opposite points of view were on full, glorious display The models at Michael Kors appeared to have scrubbed-clean faces, while at Prabal Gurung, a dramatic swoop of green shadow extended defiantly to the temples. And the vibrant, fiery lipstick we saw at Jason Wu is precisely the shade you'd get if you mixed apples and oranges instead of sending them to th eir respective corners. Obviously, a fashion runway is somewhat surreal-and not exactly a bellwether for…

1.5million THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE who tuned in to the first live webcast (in 1999), causing the site to malfunction for many viewers. THE AVERAGE HEIGHT of a Victoria’s Secret model. 5'10" 6" THE AVERAGE HEIGHT of a stiletto worn by a Victoria’s Secret model on the runway. THE WEIGHT OF THE HEAVIEST WINGS ever created, worn by Alessandra Ambrosio (who was four months pregnant) in 2011. 45 lb $15 million THE VALUE OF THE COMPANY’S most expensive bra, the Fantasy Bra created for the 2000 show. The diamond- and ruby-encrusted bra was worn by Gisele Bündchen. 164 million THE NUMBER OF Instagram followers the 2016 Angels have, combined.…

Hair Between shots with yellow wigs, red wigs, and black headbands, hairstylist Esther Langham left Miller’s natural sandy-blonde hair down for one of the cover shots. “She always looks good with it off her face, when you can see her cheekbones and jawline,” says Langham, who worked styling cream into the actress’s hair before combing it back. Makeup After bleaching Miller’s brows, Rowe shaped them with tinted brow gel, swept mascara on the lashes, and filled in the lips with bright red matte lipstick. Miller’s look (above) can be re-created with the following (clockwise from top): Color Sensational lipstick in Dynamite Red, The Colossal Big Shot Mascara, Brow Precise Fiber Volumizer in Blonde, and Dream Cushion Foundation in Classic Ivory by Maybelline New York.…

before there were 5 a.m. call times with the Kardashians and clipping in extensions at 35,000 feet, there was a pack of plastic razors. “In high school, I cut my hair and my friends’ hair with shaving razors. It would take hours,” says hairstylist Jen Atkin, who is known for the beautiful waves she does for Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, Lorde, and the Kardashians. “I grew up in Hawaii, so I’ve always loved that beachy look. It makes everyone look younger, which no one ever argues with.” No kidding. Atkin’s styles have inspired millions of loose waves, including our own. We probably would have trusted her with a Lady Bic, too. On the cool-girl cut of the moment: “I’m all about a really good modern lob that’s A-line or straight…

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It’s hard not to stare at holographic lips. The 3D effect created by layering iridescent gloss over a matte base “gives this abstract feel to the lips, like something you’d see in the Museum of Modern Art,” says makeup artist Ralph Siciliano, who created this look. Choose glosses that have a rainbow of color in the tube. Siciliano layered Sigma Lip Switch in Transcend and Double Whammy over a nude base—filling in lips with a creamy matte pencil—to keep the look clean and modern. 4 NEW SELFTANNERS TO TRY 1 Tan-Luxe The Water This spray tanner contains DHA but no brownish tint—that’s usually a guide color—so it won’t rub off on clothes or sheets. Just be extra careful about rubbing it in for even coverage, and remember to wash your…

Shanina Shaik is 1) a 26-year-old Australian model who is 2) transitioning to acting, and since 1 plus 2 still equals 3), she will appear opposite Tom Cruise in next month’s The Mummy (which is technically not the gazillionth sequel but in fact a reboot of the 1932 classic, which was also rebooted in 1999—and if you’re confused, don’t sweat it, so are we). Anyway, Shaik is about to become even more famous, so we asked her a few questions. On creepy costars: “I’ve had to hold snakes for a shoot three or four times. It’s lucky I’m not scared of them. But once I was supposed to hold a baby crocodile. I’m really glad that didn’t happen.” On her holy trinity: “Everywhere I go, I travel with Estée Lauder…

RUFFLES, TWO WAYS Here’s the thing about ruffles: They’re bold, they’re vivacious, and—admit it—you can’t help but smile when you see them. We also happen to feel that way about undeniably charming Black-ish actress Yara Shahidi, who somehow makes an already playful outfit feel like a carnival. “I wore head-to-toe ruffles to the People’s Choice Awards.... They add so much flair,” she says. Here, the collegebound high-school senior schools us on ruffles done her way. —AMBER ANGELLE Cotton-blend top by Rachel Comey. Polyester pants by Topshop. Earrings by Amber Sceats. BareMinerals Lipstick in Queen. These pages: Fashion stylist, Sue Choi. Hair: Tippi Shorter. Makeup: Sandy Ganzer. Manicure: Nettie Davis. Details, see Shopping Guide…

Thursday nights, Sephora is a sea of women mooching makeup. I know because I’m one of them. You can tell by the furiousness with which we grab free sponges and dab our cheeks with blush, passiveaggressively fight over mirrors (smile, nod, say nothing). And no one— not even the superserious, black-clad Sephora employees—gives a shit. See, we tester moochers are buoyed by power in numbers. Many of us wear the same hopeful, pre- Tinder-date glow (to be honest, that could also just be bronzer). And we exude a kind of faux modesty before diving into the testers, brazenly spritzing and blotting and curling as if we aren’t in public. Which of course we very much are. Don’t get me wrong. I own my own makeup, of course, but it’s largely…

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1 You’re not using enough. “People who apply SPF 30 are usually getting the efficacy of a 10 or 15,” says Steven Q. Wang, the director of dermatologic surgery and dermatology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. “Most people apply one milligram—instead of the recommended two milligrams—per square centimeter of skin, so they’re getting about half of the SPF value on the label.” The solution isn’t to buy SPF 100 and keep skimping—you’re better off applying several thin layers of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, like Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50. 2 You slap it on and leave it at that. Put on sunscreen at 8 a.m., and you’re not covered for a 10:30 coffee run, much less an alfresco lunch—most sunscreens work…

There’s a message embedded in that lyrical word: “Hollywood.” We recognize it from time to time when celebrities on the red carpet revive the grand, iconic styles of the studio era. That’s when we realize Hollywood is a little…wooden. Tributes to screen goddesses (Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor) often turn out stiff and unreal. But a new wave of ingenues and trendsetters are going off script, reimagining classic Hollywood beauty as chic, natural, and uncontrived. Hair is as soft as a sex kitten’s voice, red lips are lush, and eye makeup is glow-y and hazy, as though glimpsed through a soft-focus lens. Shedding formality is the key to updating these nostalgic looks. Wear them with the windows down and the top yawning open. Skip those trips to the powder room, because…

ORCHID THIEF On Fernanda Ly: Earrings, stylist’s own. Makeup colors: Eyeshadow in Blonde and Kush and Vice Liquid Lipstick in 714 by Urban Decay. These pages: Fashion stylist, Havana Laffitte. Hair: Edward Lampley. Makeup: Romy Soleimani. Manicure: Holly Falcone. Set design: David de Quevedo. BIRD OF PARADISE On Alecia Morais: Viscose-blend top by Fendi. Earrings, stylist’s own. Makeup colors: Infallible Paints Eye Shadow in BRB Blue and Sunset Fire and Infallible Paints lipstick in DIY Red by L’Oréal Paris. Details, see Shopping Guide. ULTRA VIOLET Velvet-and-faux-fur top by Maison Margiela. Jersey top by Prada. Earrings, stylist’s own. Makeup colors: Eye Paint in Mozambique and Porto Venere and Lip Gloss in Sixties Fan by Nars. Details, see Shopping Guide. FRESH CUTS Jacquard jacket by Gucci. Earrings, stylist’s own. Flare Me hair…