Table of contents for November 2018 in Marie Claire

1. J’ADORE DIOR If a selection of 150 haute couture dresses isn’t enough to get you to the Denver Art Museum, we don’t know what is. On November 19, “Dior: From Paris to the World” opens, tracing the history of the fashion house, its founder, and the subsequent artistic directors who translated his vision for today. 2. MEMBERS ONLY Obsessed with the eternally covetable Hermès scarf? Join the club—the Hermès Carré Club, that is. At this new interactive pop-up boutique, visitors register to receive a membership card, which provides access to an on-site studio where Hermès Carré artists and designers demonstrate their work and a “Carré-OK” space where you can sing your heart out, plus a limited-edition capsule collection. After having debuted in New York, Toronto, and Singapore earlier this…

APPLE WATCH FALL CALLS FOR CIDER-INFUSED COCKTAILS. WE’VE GOT 10 RECIPES GOOD ENOUGH TO BE YOUR SIGNATURE DRINK. marieclaire.com/apple-cider-cocktails Made for Walking FROM THE SPLURGE-WORTHY RIDING VARIETY TO THE EVERYDAY MID-CALF SIDEWALK STOMPER, OUR BOOT PICKS SUIT EVERY WALK OF LIFE. marieclaire.com/best-fall-boots-every-budget PAGING ALL BOOK LOVERS! Introducing MarieClaire.com’s interactive book club, #ReadwithMC—a collection of book recommendations by women, of books by women authors, easily accessed straight from your couch. Dig into our monthly pick with us, then submit your review using the hashtag #ReadwithMC. The best, funniest, or most insightful will be featured on the site. To learn more and join our community, visit marieclaire.com/read-with-mc NAILED IT AUTUMN CALLS FOR GLOSSY, CRACKLED, AND GEOMETRIC MANICURE ART. GET EVEN MORE INSPIRATION FROM THE IMAGINATION OF INSTAGRAM AT marieclaire.com/beauty/best-fall-nail-art JET-SETTER STYLE From…

Fresh Direct I was moved to write by your recent letter from the editor calling for “refreshing candor” as a way out of our current toxic moment. Every page of the issue conveyed that mission forward, especially the story on Halsey [“In Her Element”]. I love how the magazine is beautiful and curated, but not “perfect,” and I’m excited to see what comes next. Green Days @ethical_aesthetical: The most recent @marieclairemag has six amazing pages chock-full of facts and tips on how to green your closet. I discovered new designers (like @studio189accra, whose dress is featured in this photo) and learned a few things. It’s definitely a great Sunday morning read. #greencloset Teenage Dream @EileenEdit: Weirdly, I was just thinking of [Molly Ringwald] and what she’s been up to! She…

Style Hack Anchor the look with a clean, sporty sneaker.…

(LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BECAUSE THEY’RE ALL ON TOP!) THE SCOUT ANJULA ACHARIA Angel Investor and Manager of Priyanka Chopra Acharia has a killer instinct for picking winners: She’s backed startups such as ClassPass, the Muse, and Thrive Causemetics, and as Chopra’s manager, she’s the force behind the star’s meteoric ascent in the States. Mentor and music exec Jimmy Iovine taught her to invest in people, not businesses, advice she’s used to surround herself with brilliant minds at the nexus of Silicon Valley and Hollywood. THE SUSTAINABLE STYLIST YAEL AFLALO Founder and CEO, Reformation Beloved by Rihanna, Taylor, and Karlie, Aflalo’s ecofriendly fashion company is at the forefront of the industry’s push to make sustainable clothing cool. The retailer will launch its latest store in D.C., adding to the 12…

You’re probably too young to have watched the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch, right? True. I think I realized after I took on the show how passionate people were about it. This project is so wildly different, I didn’t feel I had to go back and watch. I’ve tweeted briefly with Melissa Joan Hart. I would love to meet her. Your Sabrina is pretty different than hers. What drew you to the part? She’s my dream role. She’s got this duality to play with. She’s funny, she’s smart. After I auditioned, I was like, “Even if I don’t get it, I’m just going to keep on playing her in my own life.” The show is set in the ’60s. Which is funny because … Mad Men. I’m never getting away!…

After getting a Grammy nod for her hit single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” off her debut solo record, Love Stuff, Elle King is back and baring her soul on Shake the Spirit. A gritty sophomore album written during one of the most trying periods of the Los Angeles native’s life, the record is rock ’n’ roll at its most cathartic. “This whole album came from such a true, heartbreaking time in my life,” King says. “Last year, I was at rock bottom and spiraling out, scrambling to find myself. I try to be as open as I can with my mental-health issues because I’m a lot better now. The album is my process through it. I want to show people that you can come out of it.” If you pay attention…

I grew up in Virginia, but the women on both sides of my family are Brazilian and grew up there, so they have a very distinctive style. Most of them love sleek, straight, healthy-looking hair; I rarely see them wearing wild, messy waves. I guess there’s a reason the Brazilian blowout is a major thing! I prefer to embrace my natural texture but polish it a bit, so it looks soft and effortless. The styling process is pretty simple. Since my waves are inconsistent, I just get in there with a curling iron to fine-tune the way they look. I do the bottom half first, and then I hit the top half. Afterward, I’ll put some anti-frizz serum on the ends and maybe do a quick smooth-over of the top…

@mistyonpointe 1. IF I WEREN’T A DANCER, I’D BE: A chef. 2. BEST CAREER ADVICE I’VE GOTTEN: Work hard! Communicate with your boss! Always! Even when things are going well. 3. THE THREE QUALITIES THAT GOT ME WHERE I AM TODAY: Patience, respect for others, my work ethic. 4. MOMENT I FELT I MADE IT: Hmmmmm. This is tough. I don’t know that I feel I have “made it.” However, I think I felt something similar to having made it during my first season as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre when I walked down the red-carpeted principal hallway, which leads to the dressing rooms at the Metropolitan Opera House. I wasn’t sure that would ever happen. Dreams can and do come true. 5. MOST AGONIZING CAREER DECISION I’VE EVER…

GUEST EDITORS: FAITH FLANDERS & DAVINA ROSE This couple—Rose (standing) is a mental-health advocate, Flanders is a dancer—calls the River City home, and they’re happy to share their favorite spots. Retail therapy: Highway Robbery Vintage (highwayrobbery.patternbyetsy.com) is a thrifting gold mine and has a diverse collection from multiple decades. Night out: Once a month, the Rex Theater (rextheater.net) hosts the Moth (themoth.org), a live storytelling series that generates content for the popular podcast of the same name. Outdoor adventure: North Park, located in the northern suburb Allison Park, is our favorite escape. You can rent stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and rowboats from its amazing boathouse. There are also fantastic hiking trails if you want to stay on land. Must-do: The Public Art 5K Tour Downtown (November 10; pittsburghrunningtours.com) is a great…

@oliviajeanette_: Have fall on my mind. Introducing the new Peyton & Parker collection @JCPenney—so excited for this partnership! They have looks for us ladies, the kiddos, and for home. More to come. #AllAtJCP @diklagoren: Holiday shopping is upon us and I am doing everything I can to make the experience enjoyable! Thankfully @JCPenney is a one-stop wonderland for busy moms who need to dress the entire family. I’ve mixed and matched pieces from the Peyton & Parker line in this snap and must admit, I love the style and the affordable prices. #AllAtJCP pc: @noamekhaus @wetheclassy: Staying focused on what’s important during the holidays and getting SUPER cozy with @JCPenney. From sparkles to plaid—this collection is everything! #AllAtJCP pc: @rissrahmphotography…

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Beautiful jewelry should bring a sparkle to your eye every day. For its latest launch, Tacori teamed up with Who What Wear to create a limited-edition capsule collaboration inspired by the City of Angels and its effortless style. “The ‘Love, Los Angeles’ capsule collection grew from the idea that everyone should have a piece of sunshine to wear,” Tacori COO and Design Director Nadine Tacorian says. “Designed to be worn effortlessly every day, these fashion-forward pieces are a celebration that the modern woman doesn’t need a reason to treat herself to beautiful jewelry.” That’s right, with “Love, Los Angeles,” you can go for the gold whenever you want. “There are no rules!” says Tacorian. Here, she takes MC behind the scenes of the special brand collaboration: MARIE CLAIRE: Both Tacori…

You have to be determined to get there, but it’s worth it. Puerto Viejo, on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, is about a four-hour bus ride from the airport in San José. I don’t like to stay in hotels when I travel—I like to live among the people—so my cousin and I booked an Airbnb, and our hosts became like family. Every morning for breakfast, we walked to a restaurant called Ghetto Girl that serves things like plantains, rice, beans, fresh fruit, and mango juice. Then we’d go to the nearby beach or the black-sand Playa Negra. In the afternoon, we would rent bikes and explore the island. We ziplined, did a rock-climbing excursion, and went horseback riding on the beach through a company called Terraventuras. There was also…

GET GOING MORNING MADNESS When I wake up I snuggle my dog, scan my email, and look at my calendar, so I have a handle on my day. After that, I brush my teeth, put on my signature BOSS rings, and have breakfast—usually this consists of an avocado with lemon and a smoothie. Otherwise, it’s 2–3 cups of coffee. Then I’m off to work! Luckily, my office is only six blocks from my apartment. SHINE BRIGHT SMILE SECRETS Because I’m an avid coffee drinker and always on the go, my go-to for maintenance is flossing at night and using Crest 3D White Radiant Mint Toothpaste because it’s proven to remove up to 80% of surface stains and protect against future ure stains. If I really want my teeth to pop,…

WIDOWS (20TH CENTURY FOX) The ensemble cast is reason enough to go see this film from 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen and Gone Girl writer Gillian Flynn, out November 16. Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo (seen below), and Elizabeth Debicki play four Chicago women who share a debt left behind by their dead husbands’ crimes. With their lives on the line, they have no choice but to team up and finish what their men started. Expertly crafted heist-thriller action ensues. NOBODY’S FOOL (PARAMOUNT PICTURES) Tiffany Haddish hijinks in a comedy about catching a catfisher in the act? Count us in. When wild-child Tanya, played by Haddish, looks to her straitlaced sister Danica (Tika Sumpter) for help getting her life back on track, she learns that Danica’s mysterious…

Joy to the World This palette has a stellar (vegan!) eyeshadow hue for all 12 days of Christmas and one gift for the planet: It’s the first zero-waste makeup compact. Traditional versions feature mirrors, magnets, and mixed-material plastic components that have to be trashed, but these aluminum pans pop out easily to go in the metal-recycling bin, the case goes in with paper, and you can snip off the elastic closure to reuse as a hair tie. Gives “greensleeves” a whole new meaning, doesn’t it? —J.G. EVENING STAR If you haven’t tried antiaging retinol yet, consider this face oil your entrée. In company trials, every tester who used the nighttime treatment—which also has soothing, moisturizing squalane and sensitivity-quelling NIA-114 (a proprietary form of niacinamide)—saw a reduction in fine lines without…

It’s easy to feel like you’ve spontaneously time traveled when you visit the Emerald Isle: Single-road villages with pastel storefronts punctuate an otherwise untouched landscape, castles appear and disappear in side-view mirrors like specters, and even the cosmopolitan cities boast ancient pubs (slinging pints of Guinness since 1759). In that spirit, I’m here to explore the country’s obsession with seaweed, or, more specifically, seaweed bathing, a tradition that runs 300 years deep. A session spent soaking in steaming water with mounds of marine algae was Ireland’s original wellness therapy, common among blue bloods and laborers alike looking to relieve aches and cure ills. Today, science supports the practice; many species of the plant are supercharged with minerals and antioxidants, which seep into bath water and can boost serotonin levels, alleviate…

If eyes are the windows to the soul, then our souls must really need a nap, because dermatologists and plastic surgeons say one of the most common complaints they hear from patients is that their eyes look tired. Typically, this prompts a discussion about under-eye circles, caused by discoloration on the surface or blood vessels visible through thinning skin, but there’s another issue that may be the true problem: saggy or puffy eye bags. “The skin under the eyes is the thinnest on the body,” explains Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Sarmela Sunder. “You’re fighting the downward pull of gravity, and the thinner skin loses the battle faster than an area such as the cheek.” It’s also susceptible to everyday agers like sun damage, which can, over time, cause the…

First Lieutenant Brie Zeiger tried to stifle her fear as the C-130 transport plane she was riding in began its descent toward Forward Operating Base Salerno in a hostile region of Afghanistan. The base was attacked so often that the soldiers nicknamed it “Rocket City.” Just three months earlier, in June 2012, insurgents had detonated a truck bomb and invaded the base, killing two Americans. As the plane approached the runway, Zeiger heard an odd sound, like pellets smacking a metal target at a fairground shooting game. This was normal, the crew told her, just incoming fire from the Taliban. Zeiger, then 26, was a nurse in a small surgical unit there. At night, the faintest whir of helicopter blades would jolt her from bed; wounded were on the way.…

COVER: Dress, $1,580, Versace; versace.com for stores. Ear Piece, price upon request, Ana Khouri; anakhouri.com. INSIDE COVER: Dress, $2,795, Dolce & Gabbana; (877) 70-DG-USA. Earrings, $2,125, Mateo New York; net-a-porter.com. ENCORE: 120: Jil Sander Top, (212) 838-6100. Bulgari Earrings, (800) BULGARI. 121: Prada Belted Top, Skirt, prada.com for stores. 123: The Row Top, at Neiman Marcus, (888) 888-4757. Gucci Skirt, gucci.com for stores. Bulgari Earrings, (800) BULGARI. 124: Proenza Schouler Dress, (212) 420-7300. WICKED GAMES: 126: Chanel Dress, Beret, (800) 550-0005. Chanel Dress, Beret, (800) 550-0005. Alejandra Alonso Rojas Top, alejandraalonsorojas.com. Chanel Dress, Beret, (800) 550-0005. 128: Salvatore Ferragamo Sweater, Skirt, (866) 337-7242. L.L. Bean Socks, llbean.com. Chalayan Sandals, chalayan.com. Balmain Poncho, Top, and Pants, balmain.com. Proenza Schouler Top, Skirt, (212) 420-7300 for similar styles. 129: A.W.A.K.E Top, shopbop.com, A.W.A.K.E…

HOMETOWN: Bronx. BROADWAY BOUND: The actress, who is coproducing Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere alongside Reese Witherspoon, was photographed at Milk Studios in Los Angeles before flying to New York City to rehearse for her lead role in Christopher Demos-Brown’s American Son. GET IN THE GROOVE: “The fashion for the shoot was inspired by designer Victor Glemaud’s Resort 2019 collection,” says MC creative director Kate Lanphear. The vibrant line was informed by Glemaud’s travels to Egypt and his native Haiti. The actress wore bright colors and graphic prints mixed with retro-feeling knits. IN RHYTHM: Wearing a rainbow-fringed Gucci skirt, Washington sang and danced to Drake’s hit single “God’s Plan.” DO IT FOR THE’GRAM: She and the crew, including photographer Thomas Whiteside and stylist Solange Franklin, posed for a group photo after the…

We make it our mission to celebrate women’s triumphs every month, but for our November Power Issue, we pack in more heavy hitters than usual for our annual New Guard list. These 50 boss ladies (“The New Guard,” p. 73) are disrupting billion-dollar industries (Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd, Glossier’s Emily Weiss), founding billion-dollar companies (Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake, Houzz’s Adi Tatarko), running them (YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki, StubHub’s Sukhinder Singh Cassidy), and investing in them (Forerunner Ventures’ Kirsten Green, Cowboy Ventures’ Aileen Lee). But the power doesn’t stop at the end of the list. Former U.S. ambassador to France Jane Hartley recounts the 2015 Paris attacks in “One Night in Paris” (p. 144) and asserts that diplomacy is crucial in these contentious times. In “Party Crashers” (p. 89), female candidates are…

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THE SHOE Whether it’s a buckle or a barbell, look for a hint of hardware THE BAG Update this retro-classic carryall with stripes, prints, or poppy colors…

Style Hack Complement the carryall with billowy trousers in a standout print.…

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AGE 33. LIVES IN Seoul, South Korea. YOU KNOW HER FROM Marco Polo (2014–16), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Dark Tower (2017). BIG BREAK? “Growing up, Karuna Shinsho on CNN was one of my idols, so I wanted to become either an anchorwoman or an international lawyer. Then I heard about the Korea-China supermodel contest and thought maybe an opportunity could come of it. It was never about winning, but I feel very lucky that I did.” ON THE JOB “The first time I saw J.K. Rowling, I was sitting across from her at the Fantastic Beasts table read, and I was just amazed by how wonderful she is in person. When I was washing my hands in the bathroom, I looked in the mirror and saw her come in…

Ironically, our hyper-tech-driven generation may be helping to drive the popularity of the most natural and old-fashioned things in the world: Yes, folks, plants are having a moment. It makes sense that we digital natives would want to stop and smell the flowers, and of course it doesn’t hurt that plants—with their myriad variations and appealing hues—also happen to be mighty Instagram-worthy. And thanks to new online gardening and plant-supply outfits like the Sill and Greenery NYC, it’s never been easier to transform a home (or even a tiny city apartment) into one’s own private greenhouse. Botanicals are certainly the ancient MVPs of the beauty world, and no matter how far technology takes us, we’ll likely never stop mining the infinite cosmetic uses of herbal medicine. Witch hazel makes for…

It wasn’t the most likely of couplings. When my parents met in college, my mother was a Canadian Jew who dressed in Ferragamo. My father was a Pittsburgh prep who had possibly heard of Hebrews. (Italian designers were definitely not his thing.) All these years later, they remain hopelessly devoted, reading the newspaper aloud to each other at breakfast and taking phone calls as a pair. So much happiness! But their union is not without its flaws. By which I mean my hair. My dad’s jet-black mop was salt-and-pepper by his early 30s. And, after years of neck-breaking straightening that involved an actual iron and board, my mother surrendered to her lion’s mane of curls by the time I was born. My younger sister has dodged these hereditary bullets; at…

The Santa Monica Mountains are blurred by an impenetrable fog when I arrive for a hike along Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. It’s 6:05 a.m., and Kerry Washington rolls down the window of her Audi compact SUV. “I’m soooo sorry. It apparently doesn’t open until 6:30 a.m.,” she says, “but we can chat in the car. Come in!” All I can think is, The woman has bested nature, as I slip into the passenger seat. My feet share space with a soccer ball, and she laughs. “I’m literally a soccer mom,” she says, noting that her husband, former NFL cornerback and actor-producer Nnamdi Asomugha, bought the car for their full house, including her stepdaughter; daughter Isabelle, four; and son Caleb, two. When I spy a basket of snacks and cleaning…

My husband, Ralph, and I had just finished dinner when Yvon, the head of my security detail, rushed into the restaurant. “We have to leave, now,” he said. He looked grim, which was new to me. I had been in Paris for a little over a year, serving as United States ambassador to France and Monaco under President Barack Obama, and I thought of Yvon, a former Paris cop, as affable and a lot of fun, my greatest protector as well as a pleasure to be around. Driving around the city, he and other members of my security team would argue happily over whose hometown was superior, trying to convince me that Dinard, Gordes, or Montpellier was more beautiful and had the best food and the nicest people in all…

Q. I have built a rewarding career but feel conflicted about not being home more with my grade-school-age kids. Help? I meet so many working moms wracked with guilt. Self-doubt, disapproval from others, and worry that work is interfering with their children’s well-being leave them feeling inadequate and guilt-ridden. While I don’t have a magic wand to do away with all of that, the results of the study “Learning From Mum: Cross-National Evidence Linking Maternal Employment and Adult Children’s Outcomes,” led by Harvard Business School professor Kathleen McGinn, might help you feel better about heading to the office. McGinn and her team found that having a career has a positive—not negative—impact on children. Daughters raised by employed mothers perform better in their careers, are more likely to hold supervisory positions,…