Inhaltsverzeichnis für August 2016 in Marie Claire

I never feel more like myself than when I’m wearing a great pair of jeans. I love the versatility, reliability, and authenticity of denim. Like my oldest friends, my favorite jeans are muchloved, hard-earned, and flattering just where and when I need them. And as much as I love summer, there comes a time every August when I start to crave my jeans and the crisp air that means I can wear them again. If you’re anything like me, you have an article of clothing you fantasize about owning—maybe even down to what you’d wear it with, the places you’d wear it to, how you’d feel in it. That piece for me is a long denim A-line skirt that buttons down the front, and I’d pair it with ’70s-style tan…

AGE: 35. OCCUPATION: Comedian, actress, author. HOMETOWN AND CURRENT RESIDENCE: New York City. CASUAL AFFAIR: The actress arrived in a decidedly unfussy outfit: a gray hoodie, black T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and Isabel Marant boots. QUEEN BEE: To get hyped up, Schumer requested Beyoncé’s Lemonade on repeat. WE ARE FAMILY: Schumer’s younger sister, Kim Caramele (a writer/producer for Inside Amy Schumer), surprised her at the shoot, flying in from her home in Chicago. CHICKS AND GIGGLES: For her first pose, the funnywoman belly flopped onto an ottoman. THAT’S A WRAP: The sisters planned on drinks and dinner for their impromptu reunion. FOLLOW: @amyschumer. —Kelly Tunney “ANNMARGRET’S SIGNATURE CAT EYE INSPIRED AMY’S SEXY LOOK.” —MAKEUP ARTIST ANDRÉA T ILLER…

1 THE DRESS BELTED STYLES WITH CHEST POCKETS CONTOUR THE BODY IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES. 2 THE ACCESSORY TAKE COVER ON THE GO IN CAT-EYE SHADES WITH SUBTLE STUDS. 3 THE SHOE ANKLE-STRAP, BLACK VELVET PUMPS ELEVATE THE VIBE TO FEMME-FATALE STATUS.…

1 THE PANTS WHIMSICAL EMBROIDERY AND ACCENT POCKETS GIVE THE FLAREDDENIM TREND NEW LEGS. 2 THE ACCESSORY GOLD BAUBLES WITH INTRICATE DESIGNS FEEL LIKE HEIRLOOMS YOU’VE COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS. 3 THE JACKET NO ONE WILL QUESTION WHETHER YOU’RE WITH THE BAND IN AN EMBELLISHED SERGEANT PEPPER–ESQUE JACKET.…

“A woman’s eyes have seductive power. She can obtain what she wants through her gaze,” says Bulgari creative director Lucia Silvestri. To be sure, the women who’ve captivated us throughout history all seem to have mastered that particular art, from Marilyn Monroe’s cat-eye flick to Elizabeth Taylor’s violet blues. So in crafting Bulgari’s latest Serpenti collection—the brand’s iconic motif originally launched in the 1940s—Silvestri followed suit. “Like the eyes, an incredible gemstone is colorful, meaningful, and unique, and conquers you with its shine and radiance,” she says. Hypnotizes might be a better way to put it: That’s exactly what teardrop-shaped amethysts, emeralds, and rubies do when placed atop angular serpent heads, each etched with a hexagonal pattern inspired by vintage styles created in the 1960s and ’70s to mimic the…

The manic Monday that is the Met Gala was one hectic day of fashion interviews for E! in NYC. I rushed to the St. Regis Hotel to interview the talented girls of Marchesa, Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman, who built a red-carpet-event dress—in conjunction with an IBM computer called Watson—for Karolina Kurkova that was decked out in LED lights, which changed color based on tweets. From there, I headed to The Carlyle to interview Kendall Jenner, face of the Estée Edit by Estée Lauder line, who was surrounded by a glam entourage of 30, then raced to Rockefeller Center to host the E! Live from the Red Carpet show. The night wasn’t over until I wobbled out of secret celebrity haunt Never Ever, owned by my friend Ronnie Madra and…

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GET A HOBBY CARLY CHAIKIN IS BACK TO BREAKING THE LAW ON MR. ROBOT (CATCH THE SEASON TWO PREMIERE ON USA NOW); OFF SET, THE 26-YEAR-OLD IS WIELDING HER PAINTBRUSHES INSIDE HER L.A. ART STUDIO CLASS ACT I started painting at 17; I took a class at Brentwood Art Center. I thought about art school—but I’m just so not a school person. NO, REALLY When I tell people that I paint, their initial reaction is, “Awww, that’s so good for you!” They assume I do stick figures or finger painting or something. Then they see a painting and they’re like, “Oh, you do paint.” IN LIVING COLOR I refill red a lot on my palette. A lot of my clothes are ruined because I wipe my brushes on them. ALL…

UMA VON WITTKAMP, 24 “I’m comfortable in my own skin— and really hate taking off my mascara at night, to be honest—so I tend to wear very little makeup.” SHAHIRAH AHMED, 26 “My signature long blonde locks and my 5'10" frame make me stand out from the crowd.” RACHEL FURMAN, 38 “I’ve had so many hair colors and cuts, but this choppy bob is versatile and low-maintenance— perfect for my adventurous life.” GUEST EDITOR: LISSETTE BAGTAS, 26 “I used to be a dancer, so working out is a huge part of my daily life. It makes me feel so rejuvenated and accomplished.” This trendy, fashion-loving e-commerce merchandiser at Wildfox, the vintage-inspired retailer, shares her favorite L.A. hot spots. Cool digs: Stay at The Line Hotel (thelinehotel.com) in Koreatown for industrialchic…

Blue Streak INDIGO EYESHADOW WAS ALL OVER THE FALL RUNWAYS: MARA HOFFMAN, THOM BROWNE, AND JILL STUART, TO NAME A FEW. BUT THE STRONG COBALTS, NAVIES, AND ROYALS WERE A FAR CRY FROM YOUR GRANNY’S PASTELS. HERE, WE UPDATED THE CLASSIC CAT EYE FOR A LADY-WITH-A-TWIST VIBE. On eyes: Chanel Stylo Fresh Effect Eyeshadow in Bleu Nuit. Coat, $3,250, sweater, $550, Max Mara; necklace, $1,195, Jason Wu. Rosy Outlook IF YOU’RE GOING TO DO PINK, GO BIG OR GO HOME. BY KEEPING THE WHOLE DEAL MONOCHROMATIC—CREAMY SHADOW, BLUSH, AND A SWIPE OF LIPSTICK IN SIMILAR SHADES—THE COLOR PLAYS MORE POWERFUL AND COOL THAN GIRLY. On eyes: Mary Kay Cream Eye Color in Pale Blush. Belted sweater, $1,750, Valentino; bag, $2,445, Valentino Garavani. Slick Move WHILE BED HEAD WAS SNOOZING, A…

HAIR: DJ QUINTERO FOR SERGE NORMANT HAIR CARE AT JED ROOT MAKEUP: SOUHI FOR LANCÔME MANICURE: ERI HANDA FOR DIOR VERNIS AT MELBOURNE ARTISTS MANAGEMENT MODEL: JULIA CUMMING AT MARILYN AGENCY…

INDIE GO-GO Italian label Dondup continues to turn denim convention on its head with avant-garde creations that feel totally original. In fact, rebellion was the theme of its fall collection. Creative director and cofounder Manuela Mariotti, who, alongside her husband, built the once-obscure brand into one with a cult following, bucked the status quo with this look that’s accented by silver chains hanging from frayed holes. Want more? You’re in luck—the company has designs on opening a U.S. outpost soon. BLUE STATE To mark a decade of denim, Givenchy is bringing back iconic styles from seasons past. The pre-fall and resort collections featured numerous head-to-toe jean looks (ripped, faded, and leather-patched) that included signature shapes like the cape and structured jacket. The house’s trademark stars and studs covered everything from…

PHOTOGRAPHER MARK SELIGER “Amy Schumer is the best subject in the world,” says the New Yorker, who shot cover story “Amy Opens Up” (p. 104). “It’s just like photographing your favorite friend.” Schumer would do the opposite of what Seliger told her: “I’d say, ‘Stretch your neck up,’ and she’d shrink her neck down and squat. You’re left with quite unusual photographs.” FAVORITE GADGET: “My old iPod.” FAVORITE MEAL: Smoked-turkey wraps. FASHION EDITOR ROMINA HERRERA MALATESTA Malatesta, whose home base is NYC, styled beauty story “Free Spirit” (p. 96) with the minimalism of the ’90s in mind. “I wanted the looks to be strong, fresh, and sporty,” she says. And it was an athletic shoot: “At one point, we climbed giant beach rocks to get some of the shots!” FAVORITE…

Nina Garcia: WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM? Cecilia Bönström: Thierry [Gillier, with whom Bönström lives and shares children] came up with it after reading Voltaire’s Zadig ou la Destinée—Zadig is the main character. NG: WHO IS THE ZADIG & VOLTAIRE GIRL? CB: She’s looking for a balance of rock-chic and masculine-feminine. It’s about a real way of living—she wants to be able to wear the same outfit that day to a party that evening. NG: WHERE DO YOU LOOK FOR INSPIRATION? CB: At any moment something can inspire me—a person, a movie, an exhibit—so I create files in my phone, then draw in my Smythson notebook or old Hermès agenda that I’ve had since my modeling days and always carry around. Suddenly, I’ll have the vision for the next…

Is there anything more quintessentially American than a pair of blue jeans? And yet, I tend to gravitate to the simple denim stylings of Parisians: a crisp white blouse; sleek, minimal gold jewelry; a toned-down mule. Fuss-free and chic—that’s my jeans philosophy in a nutshell. These days, you can find a well-fitting pair of jeans, no matter your size, at just about every price, from the innovative, inexpensive cuts of Ava & Viv to the high-tech materials used in luxe lines like NYDJ. Now it’s your turn: Show me your favorite pair of jeans by tagging me on Instagram @nicolettemason!…

TRENDS, NEWSMAKERS, CONVERSATION STARTERS Before the 2012 Summer Olympics, no female athlete had ever competed for Saudi Arabia. By law, women were forbidden to participate, but one month before the London games, thanks to pressure from the International Olympic Committee, the Saudi government announced that it would send female competitors for the first time. The decision marked a huge step forward for the famously restrictive country, but there was a catch: Because Saudi girls are prohibited from playing sports in public schools and almost no opportunities for women in sports exist, there were few female athletes to tap to represent the country. That’s how Sarah Attar, who was born in California but has dual citizenship (her father is Saudi Arabian), found herself with an invitation to take part in the…

HAVING A MOMENT LAYER IT ON The latest fine fragrance oils let you play perfumer. Spritz on one of Maison Margiela’s oil “filters” before you apply your regular scent: Blur adds a soft, powdery touch, while Glow brightens things up with zesty citrus notes. Viktor&Rolf gets in on the trend, too, with an oil version of Flowerbomb that intensifies the iconic perfume’s rose, jasmine, and orchid notes. Use a few drops as a primer before the perfume, or dab it on later in the day to freshen up. ANOTHER ROUND EOS’ super-popular, shea-infused (normally translucent) lip balm now comes with a hint of pink shimmer. Color us stoked. MC’S MOST WANTED Micellar waters—the tonerlike liquids with micelles, oil-molecule clusters that dissolve dirt and makeup without water—are an amazing invention. (Merci,…

AMY SCHUMER WORKS THE ROOM FASHION’S PUNK REVIVAL ARTFUL ACCESSORIES PUT ON A SHOW FALL’S DARING NEW DENIM THE SPICE GIRLS, 20 YEARS LATER THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF TANZANIA…

LOOK SHARP Lug-soled, laceup ankle boots get a lift in cobalt blue with a cranked-up heel. SHOES, PRICE UPON REQUEST, LOUIS VUITTON. MAKE YOUR MARK Playful scribbles give a black bag a punchier—and more personal—vibe. BAG, $1,890, GUCCI. WITHOUT A TRACE Mammoth 5.5-inch platforms cut a dramatic Ziggy Stardust–style silhouette, no embellishments needed. SHOES, $1,135, BALENCIAGA. GREAT CATCH Used by fishermen on the coast of Normandy for hundreds of years, the French net bag makes a comeback in sporty mesh and enamel beading. BAG, $1,155, MULBERRY. FOR STORES, SEE SHOPPING DIRECTORY.…

L EO (JULY 23–AUGUST 22) You are certain of who you are and what you want. However, obligations to others might be bogging you down. Take a careful look at these engagements, identifying who owes what to whom. Are they supporting you in some way? If so, how? If not, why are you keeping them around? Unspoken agreements must be examined and addressed clearly if you truly want to live the life that is calling you with such fire and passion. POWER DAY: August 2 VIRGO (AUGUST 23–SEPTEMBER 22) Concentrate your energy in one place. You can practice this daily, applying it to a single issue that you’re trying to work out, whether it’s related to a relationship, your career, or a personal problem of some kind. Bring your whole mind,…

1. SUPERNATURAL THRILLER Afraid of the dark? Don’t be. This ghost is a trendy one. Gucci is teaming up with graffiti artist GucciGhost (aka Trouble Andrew) on a capsule collaboration available in Gucci stores that blends the brand’s iconic designs with GucciGhost’s street art. (Bag, $3,950; gucci.com for stores) 2. GAME ON Forget skipping the gym. Team USA will inspire you to go the extra mile starting August 5. The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will run through August 21. U-S-A! U-S-A! 3. LISTEN UP Alicia Keys’ latest album drops this month. Consider it the soundtrack for whatever you’re going through: being in love, breaking up, and everything in between. 4. A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND Make brunch plans, stat: August 7 is Friendship Day. Celebrate accordingly (read: Mimosas). 5.…

Of the almost half a million species of flowering plants in the world, the cactus arguably has the least glamorous reputation. But look beyond its thorny exterior and a remarkable story unfolds. Cacti take many shapes: They can be tall and slender (over 65 feet, in fact) or short and bulbous (just centimeters off the ground), and their finicky flowers can bloom for days or peek open only at dusk and dawn. Chewing on the peyote cactus’s roots can induce serious hallucinations, while the prickly pear variety is a staple of Central American cuisine. And should you ever be lost in the desert, their waterfilled inner stems may just save your life. Intrigued? Cartier was. So much so that the house made the plant its new motif. From emerald-and-carnelian-covered cluster…

Electronic music blaring, Diptyque candle burning, desks face-to-face—this is how Carven codesigners Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud like to work. “We start a collection by thinking of the girl and asking, ‘What are her dreams about?’” says the duo, who are also a real-life couple. “Thematic travel is a huge inspiration.” Such was the case for fall. True to form, a grand story was concocted (“She’s back from Kathmandu, where she motorbiked to the top of the Himalayas, ready to party with friends”), and a part mountaineering Sherpa, part psychedelic ’70s hippie look emerged. The brand’s classic silhouettes—A-line skirts, fitted jackets, and minidresses—were brighter than ever (in violet, pink, and fiery orange), this time with rugged hits of shearling, mohair, and suede. Like every good story, the collection had a…

MARIE CLAIRE: YOU GREW UP IN INNER-CITY DETROIT AND WERE RAISED BY A SINGLE MOTHER. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GREW UP? STACY BROWN-PHILPOT: I went to a special public school that was much more focused on academics and learning. My two best teachers were in accounting and calculus, so I fell in love with that, which made me want to go into business. I applied to Wharton [at the University of Pennsylvania] because it was the number-one business school in the country. I didn’t know Penn was an Ivy League school—I didn’t know what the Ivy League was. When I got in, they sent me the package, and the tuition was my mother’s salary for a year. My mom said, “We can’t afford it.” So I…

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SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU (Roadside Attractions and Miramax) Spanning a summer day in 1989 in Chicago, when Harvard law student Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers, above) worked for attorney Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter, above), this romance inspired by the Obamas’ first date overflows with chemistry. TALLULAH (Netflix) Meet Tallulah: a fiercely independent drifter (Ellen Page, above) who makes questionable choices. Like stealing a baby from a boozy, irresponsible woman. Or conning her ex’s mom into thinking she’s the child’s grandma. She’ll also change your thoughts on motherhood. EQUITY (Sony Pictures Classics) Deception, office politics, and a conspiracy undermine trust among ambitious female financial colleagues in this high-stakes drama-thriller—starring Anna Gunn (above) as a senior investment banker—proving there’s more to power than “leaning in.” FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (Paramount) Leave it to Meryl Streep…

The capital of perfume is nestled in the heart of the French Riviera, a magical setting with just the right amount of sun and soil to produce flowers so divine they inspired enterprising 18th-century Europeans to bottle their scents. I’ve been obsessed ever since I read the small but mighty book Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, by Patrick Süskind, which gives a dazzling and gritty glimpse into the booming fragrance industry of France circa the 1700s. Many of the greatest noses in the business are trained in Grasse, and it’s a dream come true for any perfume lover to make the pilgrimage. Was I captivated by the gorgeous light and sprawling rose fields? Mais bien sûr! But the area is also associated with Christian Dior, who owned a castle…

It is unseasonably hot the afternoon Amy Schumer arrives at New York’s Central Park dressed in workout gear, sunglasses, and a baseball cap, her blonde hair tied in a low ponytail at her neck. “Hope you like Lyme disease!” she deadpans as we set off toward a shady spot. While we walk, two things become clear: 1) Though the past year has brought a dizzying spate of good fortune, Schumer remains resolutely unsparing and unguarded, and 2) this is not going to be a stroll. Powering forward, Schumer, 35, reflects on her recent past. “It’s such a blur. I don’t even remember what I’ve just done. I’m trying to figure out how to navigate all this. I don’t have it down. I. Do. Not.” I remind her of some highlights:…

Patch Perfect COAT, PRICE UPON REQUEST, GUCCI; TOP, $695, SHORTS, PRICE UPON REQUEST, ALEXANDER WANG; WIRE EARRING, $300, OPENHOOP CHAIN EARRING, $200, ANNELISE MICHELSON; VINTAGE NECKLACE, $348, HOUSE OF LAVANDE; BOOTS, $150, DR. MARTENS. DENIM TOP, PRICE UPON REQUEST, WHITE TOP, $1,050, SHORTS, $1,050, BELT, $480, MIU MIU; EARRINGS, $795, LANA JEWELRY; NARROW RIDGED CUFF, $4,200, WIDE RIDGED CUFF, PRICE UPON REQUEST, BANGLE, $1,600, TIFFANY & CO. ON NAILS: OPI NAIL LACQUER IN DULCE DE LECHE. Shred Alert SWEATER, PRICE UPON REQUEST, PRADA; OVERALLS, $298, DENIM & SUPPLY RALPH LAUREN; TOP, $95, FRAME; NECKLACE, $1,890, WRAPAROUND NAIL RING, $2,270, CARTIER; BRACELET, $1,650, FLORAL RING, $3,630, CHROME HEARTS; SHOES, $80, ADIDAS ORIGINALS. COAT, $2,211, N°21; PLAID SHIRT, $80, LEVI’S; TOP, $40, LUCKY BRAND; SHORTS, $148, 7 FOR ALL MANKIND; TIGHTS, $25,…

@missjuliastiles 1. IF I WEREN’T AN ACTRESS, I’D BE: Impoverished? 2. BEST CAREER ADVICE I’VE GOTTEN: Work begets work. 3. THE THREE QUALITIES THAT GOT ME WHERE I AM TODAY: Patience, gratitude, curiosity. 4. MOMENT I FELT I’D MADE IT: I don’t think you ever really “make it.” Or if you stop to look, then you’ve stopped. 5. KIND OF WORK I’D DO FOR FREE: If Beyoncé needs another backup dancer, I mean, I could make time. 6. WHAT DOES YOUR CAREER LOOK LIKE IN FIVE YEARS? Pretty damn good for its age. 7. CHANGE I’D LIKE TO SEE IN MY INDUSTRY: Whatever its origin, I’d like to see a cure for the Incredible Shrinking Actress phenomenon. 8. WHO I ADMIRE: Politics aside, Megyn Kelly, because of her cojones. 9.…