Inhoudsopgave van April 2020 - InStyle

EDITOR’S LETTER I say this a lot, but there’s no greater joy than making things. Having an idea journey from your head into reality gives you ownership of what you do and of yourself. It’s particularly top of mind here at the shows in Europe as I navigate scores of influencers who flip their hair while walking backward and forward in the street trying to capture the “perfect shot,” like an Instagram Boomerang in real life. (By the way, if you’re not following @influencersinthewild, you’re not really living.) Anyway, it’s something I’m getting more stubborn about by the minute at InStyle. I want to celebrate women for what they create and what they represent. We’re not falling for large Instagram followings in the hope that a little of that…shine?…will rub…

Who knew Katie Holmes was a diehard Radiohead fan? Once she arrived on set for our shoot at a sprawling estate in Tarrytown, N.Y., she couldn’t get enough of the band’s seminal song, “Creep,” which played on repeat all day. The tune’s classic refrain, “I don’t belong here,” couldn’t have been less true for the actress, who was totally in her element while modeling sexy dresses by Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino. She danced around with her glam team between shots and at one point paused her one-track playlist to serenade hairstylist DJ Quintero with a rendition of Mary Wells’s 1964 hit “My Guy.” Before we wrapped, Holmes reminisced about her first-ever InStyle cover shoot in 2005. “We went to a bakery that day, and I had way too much…

IT’S CALLED FASHION: LOOK IT UP KRISTEN WIIG IN VALENTINO HAUTE COUTURE The Oscars red carpet is never short of pretty gowns. But it’s gutsy dresses like Wiig’s ruffled Valentino number—paired with Nikos Koulis Jewels earrings and Christian Louboutin heels—that make the pre-ceremony festivities worth watching. Garden Party Vivid florals feel fresher than a just-picked bouquet. “When I put on this dress, I felt like a literal princess.”—BUSY PHILIPPS in Marc Jacobs Vote now! Choose your favorite star look of the day at instyle.com/lotd Orange You Glad? From tangerine to grapefruit, citrus shades have juice. “Seeing how great this color looks on my skin made me happy to be chocolate.”—KIKI LAYNE in Valentino…

When I started out in entertainment, I was a mess of a 23-year-old with no clue what I wanted to do. Well-meaning adults told me to follow my “bliss.” This confounded me. Where do I start? The idea of “bliss” felt so ew, so overwhelming, I wanted to curl up and binge-watch reality TV until life had passed me by. A concerned friend suggested I apply for an internship at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and by some act of God, I got it. I had never worked in television before, and I wasn’t sure I’d fit in until we had our intern lunch with Jon. Someone asked him what his big break was, and he firmly replied, “There are no big breaks. There are only a series of…

TROUSER CUT A favorite of Jane Birkin’s in the ’70s, this leggy fit exudes Parisian glamour. Lock in the look with vintage-inspired accessories and a barely buttoned cardigan. MIDISKIRT Consider this streamlined piece the perfect blank canvas for jackets and boots. A few styling ideas? Add bohemian embellishments, or mix in menswear. CARROT LEG Jeans don’t get more ’80s than this Brat Pack–worthy design. But the cut feels refreshingly modern with a T and matching blazer up top (extra points for a floral brooch).…

What’s inside your medicine cabinet these days? There’s lots of face stuff in there: Bioré cleanser, Olay wipes, Bio-Oil. And I have Carmex lip therapy in every flavor, size, and color. I’ll never stop buying those. Have you been loyal to any other products—or with career success, have you upgraded anything? I’ve been using Paul Scerri moisturizer for over 20 years. Lately, however, I’ve added more masks to my regimen. I’m addicted to the gold Peter Thomas Roth ones [for eyes]. Do you find there’s more time for that type of little luxury now that your son, Marcell, is all grown up? I may not be as responsible for him, but I’m telling you, honey, your children are never really fully gone! But I would say that now I can…

Cover: Sebastian Faena/LENS; styling: Julia von Boehm; hair: DJ Quintero/Virtue/The Wall Group; makeup: Genevieve Herr/Sally Harlor; manicure: Elle/Tracey Mattingly; production: FAKTORY.NYC p. 13: Sebastian Faena/LENS p. 14: Olivia Malone/Home Agency; Tung Walsh/2DM Management p. 16: Clockwise from top: Sebastian Faena/LENS; Olivia Malone/Home Agency; Steven Pan/Management + Artists; Tung Walsh/2DM Management p. 18: Clockwise from top right: Pamela Hanson/LGA Management; Sebastian Faena/LENS; courtesy @alyssasheinmel; no credit p. 20: From top: courtesy Violette; courtesy Vanessa Coyle; courtesy Molly R. Stern; courtesy Laura Prepon; courtesy Tara Schuster; courtesy Katie Mossman p. 22: Clockwise from top left: Emily Adar; courtesy Chanel (2); courtesy Charlotte Tilbury; MPS; courtesy Laura Mercier; courtesy Turner & Tatler; courtesy Tiffany & Co.; courtesy Pestle & Mortar; Peter White/Getty; Andreas Rentz/Getty; Victor Virgile/Getty; Sebastian Faena/LENS (2) p. 24: Clockwise from top…

Obsessed with the February issue of @instylemagazine featuring my current favorite badass @oliviawilde love it all!! This cover shoot?! Superb. This @beaniefeldstein interview?! Stupendous. —@MRREEDALLEN SHOWING UP, SPEAKING UP Every day, I go to work for #CA45 with the courage of my convictions. As I told @InStyle [for the February 2020 issue], I am in Congress to do what is right, not what is politically expedient. It’s an honor to be on this list and joined by other accomplished women changing the world.—@REPKATIEPORTER, via Twitter Being included in Instyle Magazine’s 2020 list of Badasses is BEYOND. It reaffirms that the more I step out of my comfort zone and use my voice, I am stepping into my own personal power. How liberating!?! Plus it’s just effin cool!—@DJMICHELLEPESCE, via Instagram Congrats…

RAINMAKER Simone Rocha takes her third turn as guest designer for Moncler’s Genius line (the outerwear brand partners with different creative talents throughout the year). The standouts? Cheerful trenchcoats sure to brighten the cloudiest of days. 4 Moncler Simone Rocha trenchcoats ($3,950 each), gloves, and boots ($3,115); moncler.com. To Have and to Hold Since launching its line of shoes in 2016, Rothy’s has married sustainable materials with sleek design. Now the San Francisco start-up brings that winning combination to handbags, including this perfect commuter carryall. Rothy’s bag (made from a blend of marine plastics and single-use water bottles), $350; rothys.com. Green Jeans By repurposing old inventory for fresh styles, Amo puts an eco-friendly spin on its limited-edition Rework line of T-shirts and denim staples. Amo skirt, $268; amodenim.com. CLOSET CLASSIC…

“Brie loves a tailored silhouette, but she likes to balance it with soft feminine details, sparkle, and pops of color,” says stylist Samantha McMillen, who has been dressing the Oscar winner since 2017. Though Celine’s clean lines have become a recent go-to, McMillen says Larson’s willingness to experiment and evolve has made her one to watch over the past few years. “Her style has a sweetness to it, but at its core it’s always strong and powerful.” From Captain Marvel herself, we’d expect nothing less. HER BEST! “For the Avengers: Endgame première, Brie and I thought it would be cool to reference [the film’s supervillain] Thanos,” recalls McMillen. “Hedi Slimane dreamed up this beautiful lilac gown because, you know, Thanos is purple, and Irene Neuwirth created custom jewelry that was…

I’ve always loved a thrill. I thrive on challenges like driving a motorcycle, playing in the World Series of Poker, and jumping off a cliff just because I see a cool video of someone doing it. I once agreed to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro on two weeks’ notice even though I’d never so much as hiked to the Hollywood sign when I lived in L.A. I got terrible altitude sickness, but I made it. “We have a macho approach to maternity in America; we’re a very production-based society.” I used to pride myself on doing these crazy, stressful things, but nothing could have prepared me for the ride that is motherhood. When I had my daughter, Ella, in 2017, I was completely incapable of dealing with the level of anxiety…

As anyone who has gone from blond to brunet (or vice versa) can attest, hair colorists possess a lot of power. It’s hard to pull off an overall look if your signature shade has gone brassy. Colorists are essentially the beauty industry’s version of impressionist painters who spend years mastering brushstrokes and an intricate balance of tones so that your locks are tinged to your liking. And since individual flourishes make each colorist unique, it’s important that you do your homework before your first appointment. Here, four in-demand Hollywood colorists explain how you can find the pro who is right for you and what to ask for once you do. BE YOUR OWN SEARCH ENGINE If you’re on the hunt for a new colorist, don’t be shy about approaching someone…

Long before YouTube or beauty blogs even existed, Molly R. Stern was developing her own makeup tutorials. As a little girl growing up in L.A., she played with her mom’s cosmetics and practiced being a beauty spokesperson in front of the mirror. “I’d say, ‘This lipstick is going to make you feel like a million bucks!’” the 49-year-old recalls. Years later, in the mid-2000s, when she became a CoverGirl spokesperson, she had a revelation: “I was filming my first video for the brand when it hit me—I’d been rehearsing for this moment my entire life.” The super-vivacious makeup artist now shares her sunny outlook on social media with messages about positivity and self-worth. Sprinkled in between are photos of her star clients, like Reese Witherspoon (Stern was nominated for an…

Choosing a favorite room in this Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, town house, gut-renovated and redesigned to Athena Calderone’s exacting standards, might seem like an exercise in futility. But for the interior designer and founder of lifestyle site EyeSwoon, the choice was easy: The master bathroom wins, hands down. “It’s rare to have a freestanding bathtub and a fireplace in a bathroom, and I wanted to amplify the romanticism of the space. When I started, I was really drawn to these slabs of pink marble and wanted to use them for the shower,” Calderone says. An entirely marble shower seemed out of reach, but by chance this stone was within her budget. Still, she had to get her husband, music producer and DJ Victor Calderone, on board. “I didn’t know if he…

Every morning when I get up and think about what I want to wear, dungarees—or overalls, as Americans call them—are the thing that pops into my head most often. They’re like a comfort blanket for me in terms of style. I know that they suit my body shape. I know that they’re a good reflection of my tomboyish personality. And I also think that they just look cool, especially nowadays when everyone else is wearing body-con things like cycling shorts with bustiers. I see your bra top and I raise you my dungarees! My love for them goes all the way back to when I was 10 years old and had the best floral pair, similar to the ones Blossom wore on TV. In my 20s I used to wear…

UNCOMMON THREAD Tie your look together with these first-string woven styles.…

“Penélope arrived with a clear vision for her look: ’90s glamour. So we did all bronze and brown makeup with some shimmer. I lined her eyes with two Lancôme Le Stylo pencils—Bronze Folie and Bruns Frivole—then swirled shadows from Lancôme’s Terre de Sienne palette on her lids to create dimension. Her cheek color was rosy-beige blush with highlighter. Penélope tried on so many lipsticks, but we went with her favorite peachy nude that she always wears, which made her very happy.”—HUNG VANNGO, MAKEUP ARTIST…

Super Natural These clean-beauty all-stars use botanical and organic ingredients to keep you looking radiant Purple Reign This spring, lilacs and pink orchids served as the inspiration for the sweetest shades of eye shadow. Swirl both hues on your upper and lower lids for a fresh, romantic take on smoky eyes. Or dab silver shimmer on top of either color to create your own showstopping moment. POWER YOUR SHOWER When in-shower body moisturizers made a splash a few years ago, they wowed us with their ability to go on sopping wet skin and seal in hydration for all-day softness. Now brands are enriching these time-savers with extra benefits. The cannabis sativa seed oil in Philosophy’s soothing formula is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. And Olay’s new body conditioners contain niacinamide,…

Growing up in England, I was raised as a Roman Catholic, and the word “ambition” was bad, almost sinful. To want something better than what you already had was not OK. And so, up until I made The English Patient [in 1996], I stifled my ambition to be an actress. That may sound crazy, but it’s true. These days my principal ambition is to get satisfaction and excitement and nourishment from work and also leave enough space for a fulfilling family life. As a woman, I find that to be a very tricky balance, but when you do hit that stride, things fly. Everyone’s happy. Your family is happy, you’re happy, people at work are happy. It’s a nice feeling. I’m so glad that my success happened little by little…

WHERE TO STAY Our home base was La Colombe d’Or, a hotel known for its treasure trove of work from artists like Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso. There is a gorgeous pool with emerald green tiles surrounded by sculptures, including a large Alexander Calder mobile (1), and the restaurant has a Fernand Léger mosaic (2). This was my first visit, but I’ve wanted to go there for a long time because I’m a fan of 20th-century surrealism and abstract expressionism. The experience definitely lived up to, and even surpassed, what I had imagined. WHERE TO EAT We dined mainly at the hotel restaurant because the food was wonderful; think simple yet delicious Provençal dishes like fish and potatoes. The atmosphere is old-school French: white tablecloths, giant crudité platters, a bowl…