Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2017 i Allure

Ever seen the erotic- camp drama Showgirls? No? Don’t. It’s widely regarded as one of the worst movies of all time. Those two hours would be better spent cleaning your living room, lighting a candle, and comprehensively poring over this issue starring the lovely Amber Heard in full Showgirls-inspired regalia. The NC-17 flick was the chief reference for Allure’s cover shoot. Staged way up in the Los Angeles hills, the set was more of a party than not, and in the middle of it was Heard, decked out in Swarovski crystals from eyelid to temple. “My face is bedazzled right now. I’m not sure how much eye I can give you,” she shot back when photographer Daniel Jackson directed her to look toward the California sun. The crew laughed and…

5 Age of YouTuber Charli Rose, who has over 83,000 views (and counting) on a makeup tutorial where she uses Tarte’s Make Believe in Yourself Collection to transform herself into a unicorn. 1933 Year an X-ray of Raphael’s oil painting Portrait of a Lady With a Unicorn, which dates back to 1506, revealed that the animal cradled by the subject was originally a dog. 67 Percentage increase in the number of unicorn-themed beauty products available between July 2016 and July 2017. 7 Number of times the word “unicorn” appears in the Bible. 59 Grams of sugar in a Starbucks Grande Unicorn Frappuccino, a fruity-sour swirl of pink, purple, and blue. 398 B.C. Year a Greek traveler to India named Ctesias wrote of “wild asses as large as horses” with red-tipped…

1. Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Extravagant. Tuberose, vanilla, and patchouli in the inkiest, heaviest flacon. $150. 2. Gucci Décor Fumus candle. Keep the creepy-cool jar long after the fragrant wax is gone. $340. 3. Louis Vuitton fragrance travel case. Your LV perfume doesn’t need its own leather valise. But it does enjoy one. $430. 4. Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Thermal Ritual. This oil-rich cream comes with its very own massage stone. $375. 5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Deluxe Anniversary Edition. The violet-andjasmine modern classic, gilded and topped with 1,000-plus crystals. $400. 6. Epona Valley Le Hand barrette. When you want your hair to look just a little surreal. $158. 7. Cinnamon Projects Circa Mineral Incense Burner. Copper and hand-cut lapis lazuli make an artful ashtray. $240. 8. David Mallett Gold Dust.…

1. RETROUVAÍ EARRINGS. “The ideal earrings for a queen of hearts.” $6,395 (ylang23.com). 2. GUCCI LEATHER SHOES. “I’d pair these with a maxidress so the bows just peek out at the bottom.” $1,150 (gucci.com). 3. ERDEM ORGANZA DRESS. “I’m obsessed with the dreamy floral print. It’s perfect for a tea party.” $4,640 (net-a-porter.com). 4. JUDITH LEIBER COUTURE CRYSTAL BAG. “This whimsical bunny is coming with me to every holiday party.” $5,495, at Neiman Marcus stores. 5. GUCCI RESORT 2018. “When Alice grows up, this is the dress she’ll wear.” 6. GEMFIELDS X MUSE GOLD NECKLACE AND CHARMS. “I love that you can mix and match your favorite charms.” Necklace, $5,060, and charms, $765 to $10,450, at Marissa Collections, Naples, Florida (239-263-4333). 7. FENDI SILK JACKET AND SKIRT. “Just needs a…

[A TIME LINE] NOVEMBER 8 | TRUMP WINS Trump wins a moderate electoral college majority, loses the popular vote by nearly 2.9 million. DECEMBER 6 | IVANKA AND JARED MOVE Ivanka and her husband, Jared Kushner, announce plans to move to Washington, D.C., to advise her father. JANUARY–FEBRUARY | SEAN SPICER Press secretary Sean Spicer repeatedly loses his temper and argues with reporters at White House briefings. JANUARY 20 | INAUGURATION DAY Aerial photos reveal crowds considerably smaller than those at previous inaugurations. A-list performers: 0. JANUARY 23 | GLOBAL GAG RULE Trump reinstates the so-called global gag rule, a policy that withholds federal funding from foreign organizations that provide abortion services or education or that advocate for reproductive rights, including the International Planned Parenthood Federation. JANUARY 27 | IMMIGRATION…

Eye (and Lip) Impact “The shoot was full-on fantasy,” said makeup artist Romy Soleimani. “Amber was so cool to let me put things all over her face.” Things like hot-rod flames, Swarovski crystals, and sequined ribbons. “I used bejeweled trim from a craft store and clear crystals as winged liner,” says Soleimani, who also bonded with Heard over a shared love of red lips. They were incorporated into each look: “I used a matte blue-red lipstick all over and an orangered liquid in the middle to brighten it up.” The slick, high pony is the work of hairstylist Didier Malige— the perfect complement to high-octane makeup. Heard’s cover look can be re-created with the following: Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Neutral, Just Browsing Brush-On Styling Mousse in…

My character’s name is Lettie Lutz—she’s the bearded lady. In my role prep, I did a ton of research into polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disease in females that can include overproduction of testosterone. It can lead to weight gain, acne, and in some extreme cases, prominent facial and chest hair. Last year, I discovered some articles about an incredible young woman named Harnaam Kaur, who lives with PCOS. Through her courage to speak of her own struggle, I learned so much about my own insecurities. I mean, logistically speaking, they’re nothing like that. But relatively speaking, they’re exactly like that. When I was younger, my mother wanted me to look like Claudia Schiffer. I was like, “We’re not even German, but all right.” As you get older, whatever…

“I travel a lot,” says Madonna in what may be the greatest understatement of all time. This month, the 59-yearold, who has performed in pretty much every country on planet Earth, is bringing her Japan-based skin-care line to the U.S. Which is how I got here: on the phone. With Madonna. That Madonna. “I’ve tortured my skin with performing— the heat, the lights, and sweating,” she tells me. “Developing this line came out of that. I’m trying to find the best way to take care of my skin so I don’t look like a truck ran me over.” (An aside: The weirdest part about talking to Madonna is that it’s not that weird at all. She’s normal and familiar, and, I mean, none of us wants to look like a…

FAVORITE THINGS skin care: “Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate.” book: “Right now it’s How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell.” footwear: “Nike Air Max.” icon: “Rihanna. She’s going to be my best friend one day. You can quote me on that.” fragrance: “Chance by Chanel.” tattoo parlor: “Ocho Placas in Miami.” album: “Lana Del Rey’s Born to Die.” cocktail: “Hennessey and cranberry.” makeup: “Benefit Mascara in Beyond Blue.” film: “I grew up watching Thirteen on repeat.” vacation: “Anywhere in the South of France. It’s fucking beautiful.” candy: “Hi-Chews. If I were a candy, I would be a Hi-Chew.” “I love lace because it can be really feminine, sexy, or dark. There are so many ways to wear it, no matter what your style is.” For more on Bria…

Gonorrhea, the STI your grandparents knew as the clap, is back, and sadly, it’s stronger than ever. A report from the World Health Organization shows that anti biotic resistance is making gonorrhea— the secondmost reported STI, infecting 820,000 people per year—much harder to treat. If you’re not scared of gonorrhea, here’s a sobering thought: Left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to chronic pelvic pain or infertility. Scientists fear that soon, some strains won’t respond to antibiotics at all. Ironically, the problem is rampant antibiotic use. A CDC study found that one third of all anti biotic prescriptions are unnecessary. But because we fill them to treat even mild ailments like the common cold, the bacteria that causes gonorrhea has evolved to resist nearly every antibiotic. Yes, terrifying. The CDC is busy…

THE TREND LASH OUT Makeup artists used reservoirs of black mascara—and virtually nothing else—to create one of our favorite looks: clumpy lashes. “[Dior designer] Maria Grazia [Chiuri] said not to cover up the freckles,” said makeup artist Peter Philips, who obliged by keeping skin fresh, dewy, and modern. THE TREND show ponies Hairstylists used plenty of imagination—and very few basic black elastics—to create the coolest ponytails of the season. So many questions. We got the answers. Are scrunchies really back? Yes. Will a bungee cord pull out all my hair? Not if you take it out exactly the way you put it in. How do you slip a ponytail through a plastic tube? With a vacuum, naturally. BEHIND THE SCENES WITH: ASHLEY RUDDER A MEMBER OF M.A.C. ’S BACKSTAGE MAKE…

Cover: Norma Kamali faux-fur coat, $1,995. Norma kamali.com. Earrings, price available upon request. Newyork vintage.com. Table of Contents, page 4: Emilio Pucci georgette top, $2,340. Emilio Pucci stores. Christopher Kane embellished shoes, $1,095. Christopher kane.com. We Love Colors tights, $14. Welove colors.com. Cover Look, page 12: Norma Kamali faux-fur coat, $1,995. Norma kamali.com. Vintage earrings, price available upon request. Newyork vintage.com. Dolce & Gabbana pearl bra top, price available upon request. Newyork vintage.com. Thom Browne ostrich-featherand- silk pants, $5,900. Thom Browne, NYC. 212-633-1197. Page 16: Norma Kamali feather jacket, $1,995. Normakamali.com. Alexis Bittar earrings, $215. Alexisbittar.com. Talking Beauty With Keala Settle, page 24: ASOS cotton dress, $32. Asos.com. Hart earrings, $148. Hart hagerty.com. Gucci sunglasses, $1,035. Gucci.com. Elements of Style, page 46: Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh lace dress, $1,158, and…

On the surface, the word “fantasy” instantly conjures images of insane, over-thetop luxury in my mind: an all-expenses-paid, nodistractions escape to the Maldives; every delicious, whimsical Gucci shoe lined up in my size; the massive 20thanniversary Anastasia Beverly Hills brow kit containing what seems like every brow product the company ever made. But as time has gone on, I’ve begun to recognize that true fantasy and luxury also lie in the opposite direction— toward minimalism. As they say, a tidy space equals a tidy mind. And in these noisy days of complicated issues, I’m craving some mental housekeeping. I had a friend who was so committed to her family’s minimalism that their closets looked like they had just moved in and only one box had arrived. I marveled at how…

In antiquity, obesity suggested a life well lounged; more recently, the Isabel Marant wedge sneaker did the same with its mixed message of comfort (sneaker!) and also not (wedge!) and also $$$$ (Isabel Marant). Today, we have the next frontier of luxury signifier: the bespoke 3D manicure. Who can afford to lift a finger when that finger is laden with rhinestones and gold leaf? You can, because you can afford anything, but you’d rather not and thank you. You’re far too busy exfoliating with diamond dust and marrying for love. Though you needn’t mention any of that—your nails say it all.…

Growing up in a housing project in a rough part of Washington, D.C., I had to expect miracles every day. Otherwise, I couldn’t handle life. When I got older, I worked as a traveling salesman, selling water-filtration systems to churches. After I gave a presentation at a church on the South Side of Chicago, a man named Dr. Imas came up to me and said, “Brother, the spirit has moved me to reveal something to you.” It was the recipe for a cream made with olive oil, beeswax, honey, bee pollen, propolis, and royal jelly. He said the formula dated back to ancient Egypt and had been passed down to him in the same way he was passing it down to me. Then he said, “From this day on, to…

Sex toys make up a $15 billion industry, one that’s predicted to hit $50 billion by 2020. HIGH TECH In the Dark Ages, vibrators had three settings: really fast, not so fast, and off. Today’s smarter sex toys allow you to create your own Nirvana with spaceage features like customizable sensations that sync to a playlist (try the Remoji Lifeguard Ring Vibe from Babeland), AI that learns your favorite vibration patterns, and the latest in “teledildonics.” That’s sexy talk for tech that wirelessly syncs toys so you or your partner can control the action from a continent away via phone or Apple Watch. What a time to be alive. LOW TECH No matter how much sex toys evolve over time, the classics, like sex itself, never go out of style.…

Susanne Kaufmann has the skin of a woman who owns a spa. In fact, Susanne Kaufmann has the skin of a woman who owns a spa in the Austrian Alps, has never touched a chemical in her life, and breathes only the kind of crisp mountain air that has been made by little white buds of edelweiss. My point is: The woman has really good skin. “When I was a child, I would spend the summers here with my grandmother,” says Kaufmann, as we sit in a chalet near the Austrian town of Bezau surrounded by more fresh air than I could inhale in a lifetime. “My cousins and I would collect herbs for tea and blueberries for jam.” Kaufmann’s grandmother also introduced her curious, towheaded granddaughter to the concept…

Deborah Lippmann house call: $500 Julien Farel Power Hour haircut and manicure: $1,075 Biologique Recherche Haute Couture Program: $25,000 LitLift: $4,000 David Colbert’s Runway Facial and Runway Legs treatments: $4,000 Tracie Martyn Red Carpet Facial and Ruby Ray Treatment: $600 Portable Chef: $707 per week Krigler Custom Perfume: $50,000 Harry Josh house call: $2,500 Aliana Lopez makeup session: $750 The Eyebrow Doctor: $1,500 Mark Hotel Madison Suite: $2,375 per night Total: $93,007…