Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2021 i InStyle

This is the sixth edition of our Badass Women issue. It’s become one of InStyle’s greatest platforms. And one of our greatest joys. I mean, look how happy Sigourney Weaver is (right), just thinking about it. Or perhaps she’s excited about our excellent collection of Badass Goods (opposite page). You can see her in the socks—am I right? More seriously, though, one of the keys to being a badass is consistency, and that is what unites these women. Cover star Regina King, who has been acting for over 30 years (her first movie was Boyz n the Hood, 1991), is now making her feature-film directorial début with the brilliant One Night in Miami. “What works for me is that I am not making lateral moves, that I am on an…

FICTIONAL STYLE ICON? Tracy Chambers, played by Diana Ross, in Mahogany. EVERYDAY STAPLES? “A dope pair of sneakers and cute jewelry.” QUARANTINE WARDROBE UPDATE? “I changed up my earrings due to wearing a mask. I don’t wear hoops as often anymore.” FAVORITE RED-CARPET LOOK TO DATE? “How could I possibly choose? My glam team does an incredible job. But I’ll go with my most recent: the blue Schiaparelli [Haute Couture] gown I wore to the Emmy Awards last year.” GO-TO DESIGNERS? Prada, Christopher John Rogers, Versace. SKILL YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN? “Spanish! Still haven’t mastered it.” DIAMONDS OR PEARLS? Diamonds. BEAUTY ESSENTIALS? Vaseline’s Lip Therapy tins in Aloe and Rosy Lips. FIRST-EVER DESIGNER SPLURGE? A Rolex watch. MOST WORN ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? A boilersuit. See behind-the-scenes video from our…

What does it mean to you to be a badass? When I was a kid, being a badass meant you got a lot of spanking. But now it means you’re not going to let anyone take anything from you and you’re going to fight for what you think is right. A badass is someone who is informed, willing to take action, and willing to do good in that action. Also, having minimal fear. A lot of people tell me I’m fearless, which is not true. Fear is the biggest challenge I’ve had to overcome. I still have a bit of fear about false information appearing real, so I’m always keeping that in check. When do you feel most badass these days? I’ve been feeling pretty badass because I’ve been losing…

How would you describe your regimen? Creative, experimental, and low-maintenance. I find real calm and solace in my routine. There’s so much in the outside world that we’ve been powerless about. Having time to go through my steps is very meditative. At the beginning of lockdown, I stopped wearing makeup or brushing my hair. Then I realized I had to start doing things to feel better. Even if I wasn’t leaving the house, it really cheered me up to put on a bright lipstick or eyeliner. It made me understand that beauty lifts my mood. It’s for me, not anyone else. What are your favorite feel-good products? There’s a lipstick I love from L’Oréal called Devil’s Matte-Vocate Red; it’s a beautiful classic color. My Burberry perfume is warm and sensuous…

WHERE TO STAY As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Charleston boasts historic architecture and cobblestone streets. I recommend booking a room at the Dewberry, a hotel with midcentury-modern vibes in the heart of downtown. Be sure to check out its rooftop bar, The Citrus Club (1), for a lovely vista and delicious cocktails. If quaint and cozy is more your speed, consider Zero George (2) and 86 Cannon (3). Both of these boutique inns are in beautifully restored 18th-century homes. WHAT TO EAT I enjoy the daily rotating menu at Fig and the Spanish tapas at Malagón (4)—the potato omelet is a must-try. And if you get the chance to drive to nearby Mount Pleasant (less than 30 minutes away), stop by the Post House restaurant…

While rising from Fly Girl to international phenomenon, Jennifer Lopez has been perfecting the art of glam for over 30 years. During quarantine, though, the icon says she’s been giving her over-the-top ways a rest. When she’s not gussied up in blue eye shadow and big curls for Zoom calls with beauty editors, she’s makeup-free with her hair pulled back in a bun. The enforced respite has afforded her the time to slow down and rethink her routine. But being the businesswoman that she is, Lopez wasn’t going to rest on her laurels for long. With the launch of her beauty brand, she is marketing the thing that people have asked her about the most during her long and glorious tenure: her skin. What has your around-the-house beauty regimen been…

I was about 9 when my sisters, Joey and Lucy, and I bought this charm bracelet for my mother, Andrea. It was something she had always wanted, so we made an occasion out of it, going to Hamburger Heaven [in N.Y.C.] for lunch first and then to Tiffany, where we picked out the bracelet and some charms for her and split the cost. I don’t know how we afforded it, but Tiffany must’ve been a little more affordable in those days. We bought her a new charm every year after that, and we were always so excited to see what they were going to come out with next. My mom loved the cuckoo clock best because when you pull the little dangly part, the bird pops out. She liked to…

La DoubleJ The ultimate badass quality? Having an open heart. This ’70s-inspired sweatshirt and T designed by InStyle pal J.J. Martin send that message with just the right amount of cheek. Mother Channeling a heavy dose of disco-roller-girl sass, our capsule collection with denim brand Mother also has a sweet element: A percentage of profits will benefit the Loveland Foundation, an organization working to bring opportunity and healing to communities of color.…

NICE ICE The legendary diamond brand De Beers and 10 female jewelers at the top of their game have teamed up to create this season’s dreamiest engagement rings. The only problem? We can’t possibly commit to just one. Graphic Novel Louis Vuitton taps Swiss conceptual artist Urs Fischer for a capsule collection of wardrobe-making masterpieces. Good Sport Upgrade your threadbare sweatsuits with Banana Republic’s answer to athleisure: a relaxed line of off-duty basics made of wrinkle- and water-resistant fabrics. Fit Picks Consider these sleek silhouettes from Wolford’s collaboration with Adidas just the motivation you need to get moving this winter (or at least take more gym selfies). Shoe Ins Some of Birkenstock’s coolest slides to date come courtesy of London’s Central Saint Martins, where students were asked to reinvent the…

A Fresh Beige The coolest companions to khaki? Ruffled blouses and knockabout shoes. You Know You Want It Miu Miu’s new collection is the perfect mix of zippy sportswear and evening essentials. Strike the same balance with these sleek pieces. BETTER SWEATER In a cozy, cropped shape, the humble cardigan has never looked chicer. Acid Burn Eighties-inspired denim feels right at home in 2021. True Statements Amp up your outfit with these impression-making extras.…

Perhaps you’ve heard of threading? Not the thing a stern lady does to painfully shape your brows with what feels like coarse dental floss, but the medical-aesthetic procedure in which tiny filaments made out of the same sugar-based material used for self-dissolving stitches are inserted under your skin. It’s said to give you exceptionally lifted brows, raise up other sagging areas of the face, and improve your skin’s overall firmness. If you’ve spent any time looking at red carpets in the past few years, you’ve seen these results. “A lot of models come in before fashion week to do threads, and so do actresses before the Cannes Film Festival,” says Antoni Calmon, a general practitioner in Paris. For the brows and upper face, threads are “like taping but under the…

Set the #Mood Get ready for a romantic evening or a self-care session with these Valentine’s Day–inspired essentials “You do this mask for 20 minutes and it’s like taking 10 years off your face.” GIVING FACE With the launch of her JLo Beauty skin-care line, Jennifer Lopez makes it possible for us to get her signature glow. Here’s how to achieve it according to the queen herself. Beauty Chat Editor-approved products we can’t stop talking (and texting) about. This month, our selects left us feeling fresh and renewed. —MAYA ALLEN, beauty director —ADELAIDE GIESEY, beauty assistant OUR LIPS ARE SEALED As the creative and image director of Dior Makeup, Peter Philips doesn’t believe in sacrificing glamour, even under a mask. When it came time to revamp the brand’s signature line of…

Need a cake that looks like a deluxe sushi platter? How about like a Nike Air Force 1 sneaker, graffitied Balenciaga bag, or McDonald’s cheeseburger? Custom-cake artist Sam Cade can make it happen with layer cakes so eye-poppingly original, you might actually feel bad cutting into them. She’s turned out thousands of her airbrushed, hand-painted, fondant-covered creations since she started baking to order out of her college apartment in Austin, Texas. “Word spread superfast. It just became one after the other,” she says. “Whenever people would ask for new designs, I’d say, ‘Sounds like fun!’” In 2014 Cade wrapped up her sophomore year at the University of Texas at Austin and headed to New York City to attend a six-month pastry program. She half expected to discover a flair for…

Who Is the Gutsiest Woman You Know? “Me. I’ve worked hard on my craft, my self-esteem, and my self-love. I’m proud of myself, and, hopefully, my journey inspires other women to chase their dreams.”SAWEETIE Rapper, “An Original,” p. 66 “My mom. She taught my siblings and me, not just with her words but with her actions, to be determined and to work hard.”UZO ADUBA Actress, “Uzo,” p. 110 “I just discovered Sky Brown on Instagram. Nothing like the youngest professional skateboarder in the world to remind you to take a few more risks.”SAM CADE Baker, Table for One: A Piece of Cake, p. 82 “Without a doubt, Mother Earth.”DOUGLAS LYLE THOMPSON Photographer, Table for One: A Piece of Cake, p. 82 “My mom. Not always right, but always convinced. Stubborn…

1 Bridgett Floyd “The world knows him as George Floyd, but to me, he was my big brother,” Bridgett Floyd says. His devastating death in May at the hands of the Minneapolis police ignited protests around the world. Floyd and her siblings have bravely turned “pain into purpose,” establishing the George Floyd Memorial Foundation to uphold their brother’s legacy of mentorship and service, as well as to fight for nationwide police reform. Since its inception, the foundation has handed out hot meals to the homeless in Fayetteville, N.C. (where George was born), and also created an internship program geared toward Black men at his alma mater, Texas A&M University. Floyd insists these steps are just the beginning. “I believe that’s what it means to be a badass–remaining confident and standing in…

WARDROBE GO-TOS In general, I’m not really into fast fashion. I prefer things I’ll wear for a long time, like my Frame blazers and Re/Done T-shirts. Hero Product Stylist Sarah Slutsky once told me that individual success and group success are the same thing. It’s important to think about helping both your business and others, which is why we use 50 percent of sales profits from our duet pinkie rings to support female founders. DREAM DESTINATION If I could travel anywhere right now, it would be to Florence. Everything there, from the gelato to the art, is amazing. STAPLE SWEATSHIRTS As a Harvard student, I have a lot of Ivy League hoodies. They’re so comfortable for wearing in the time of COVID-19. Standby Shoes Sea Star Beachwear, a company we…

Skin Saviors Lately, I’ve been loving the Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Serum and Vitamin C Eye Cream. I have oily skin, so I use the Ole Henriksen cleanser, toner, and moisturizer mattifying set before putting on makeup. When I feel like pampering myself, I apply the Clé de Peau Radiant Repair Oil. My Moniker I’m known as an Icy Girl, a hustler who handles her business. She’s independent and has the confidence to conquer the world. She has an aura and radiant energy, which is reflected in the way she carries herself and treats other people. And she takes no shit. Rising Ritual Every morning I ask myself, “Do you want to be great today?” It’s so simple, but if you’re ambitious and have goals, you’re not going to tell yourself…

Like many of us, women’s advocate Dee Poku Spalding faced the challenges of working from home when the country went on lockdown in March. As the founder of two organizations that rely heavily on in-person meetups—WIE Suite, a membership network for female leaders, and Black Women Raise, an organization that helps Black female entrepreneurs grow their businesses—she was forced to rethink how she operated. “We’re working to ensure that women thrive in leadership positions and help them do business together in a more transactional way,” Poku Spalding says. “Prior to this past spring, we held events where women could get to know each other at dinners or intimate events. Then COVID hit, and that was not possible anymore.” Rather than press pause, Poku Spalding shifted her efforts online to maintain…

You’d think that with four decades of Hollywood experience—as well as an Oscar and two Emmys—Holly Hunter would stroll onto a new set with confidence. But…nope. “This is kind of a cliché, but before I do a job, I get really nervous,” she says in her gravelly Southern accent. “I still am excited—and nervous—about acting. But the main motivator for me is that when I get on a set or a stage, I enjoy it. I find it deeply engaging. If not, it would be a much more difficult thing to continue for 40 years.” Hunter’s big-screen roles—baby-stealing cop (Raising Arizona), perfectionist producer (Broadcast News), mute pianist (The Piano), elastic superhero (The Incredibles)—have become part of our filmic lexicon. She’s also captivated us on the small screen, most recently earning…

Since Uzo Aduba arrived in L.A. to film the highly anticipated reboot of HBO’s In Treatment, she has spent almost all her waking hours on set. The series, which starred Gabriel Byrne from 2008 to 2010, returns in its fourth season with Aduba as the new head therapist. Her character, Dr. Brooke Taylor, will also mark Aduba’s first-ever lead role in a TV series, so it’s pretty safe to say she is OK with her office hours running a little bit over. “Oh, I’m loving it,” she says between rehearsals. “It’s exciting to see the show explored through a female lens now, specifically a Black female lens. And since I’m playing a therapist, I’m also learning a lot about myself as an artist and a lead in the process. I’m…

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