Table of contents for November 2015 in Marie Claire

1 TAKE A HIKE No, really. Go outside. Because Take a Hike Day is November 17. So lace up your boots, find a trail, and Instagram some fall foliage. Bonus: It’ll relieve you of some of that turkey-induced guilt later this month. 2 NICE SHOT The last installment of the teen dystopia series you (not so) secretly love is finally here: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 opens November 20. Will J-Law’s Katniss (above) pick Peeta or Gale? Will the rebellion win? Will it sell out before you get to the theater? (Probably.) 3 SOMETHING ABOUT DREW Fact: It’s impossible to not totally, completely, 100 percent love Drew Barrymore. See for yourself in her new memoir, Wildflower (Dutton), out now, and her new movie, Miss You Already, in theaters…

I’m often asked what my favorite perks of this job are. You may be surprised to hear it’s not access to our famous fashion closet or the sweeping views of midtown Manhattan from my office, epic though they are. The perk that never loses its thrill is the opportunity to meet amazing women. By dint of my job, I am introduced to some of the most powerful people in America. And what I’m usually most struck by is the difference in the way women and men telegraph their power. With men, you can normally spot the guy in charge by what he’s wearing, how big his office is, how many people report to him. Not so for the women on our third-annual New Guard list of The 50 Most Connected…

AGE: 29. OCCUPATION: Actress, singer/songwriter, author. HOMETOWN: Tenafly, New Jersey. CURRENT RESIDENCE: Los Angeles. CLOTHES CALL: She arrived in a black-and-white-striped A.L.C. maxi dress, a Madewell leather jacket, and a black Saint Laurent handbag. MUSIC MIX: To get into the ’70s vibe of the shoot, Michele requested Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Rolling Stones, and Tina Turner. Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is etched into her childhood memories. “This is the only song [my dad] would play in the house,” she said. She even has two notes from the song’s sheet music tattooed on her shoulder. GROUP INK: To Michele, with 14 tattoos and counting, the more, the merrier. While on their 2010 tour for Glee, she and costars Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz got matching imagine tattoos. FOLLOW HER: @msleamichele.…

“IT’S IN MY NATURE TO WANT TO DO THE BEST THAT I CAN. IT ALSO MAKES ME FEEL SAFE, IN A FUNNY WAY, IF I’M WORKING HARD; LESS LONELY, SOMEHOW.” ALICIA VIKANDER, THE EDIT “SPEND YOUR ENERGIES ON CHANGING ROLES FOR WOMEN IN REAL LIFE, BECAUSE AS NIGHT FOLLOWS DAY, AS THE ROLES FOR WOMEN IN REAL LIFE CHANGE, THEY WILL CHANGE IN DRAMA.” HELEN MIRREN, CNN’S FAREED ZAKARIA GPS “DO YOU KNOW THE POWER YOU HAVE IN THIS WORLD, AND DO YOU DESIRE TO USE IT FOR GOOD? I DO.” GINA RODRIGUEZ, INSTAGRAM “ONCE YOU START THINKING ABOUT THE PRESSURE AND WORRYING ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE GOING TO THINK, THAT’S WHEN IT ALL GOES DOWNHILL.” EMMA ROBERTS, VARIETY “COURAGE IS THE CHOICE AND WILLINGNESS TO CONFRONT AGONY, PAIN, DANGER,…

1 PILLAR INSTINCT THIS IONIC COLUMN CHAIR JUST PROVES THAT ANYTHING FORNASETTI MAKES, I WANT. «$3,395 at Barneys New York; 212-826-8900» 2 BY THE HORNS RAMS ARE A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY, SO I’LL WEAR THIS GOLD CUFF FOR GOOD MEASURE. «Price upon request, Ilias Lalaounis; 212-439-9400» 3 OPTIC VERVE LITO’S EVIL-EYE NECKLACES GET CREATIVE WITH DIFFERENT COLORS, AND I LOVE THAT THEY’RE GAZING UP. «$910; kultia.com» 4 BUST A MOVE I APPRECIATE ART WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR, LIKE THIS UPSIDEDOWN-BUST SCULPTURE (WITH “OVERTHRONE!” WRITTEN OVER THE EYES). «Price upon request, Cyrcle; stolenspace.com» 5 BUILDING BLOCKS THESE CLEVER BRACELETS STACK TO FORM THE SHAPE OF A COLUMN. «Prices upon request, Hermès; hermes.com for stores 6 ROCK AND ROLL I’D WORK ALL DAY IF I COULD SIT AT…

DISC JOCKEY Make the rounds with a spotted top-handled bowler bag. BAG price upon request, Dior; (800) 929-DIOR for information. HERO WORSHIP Get in on the action with a colorful knottedcord-appliquéd ankle-strap sandal. SHOES $895, Pierre Hardy; (646) 449-0070. GAME ON You’re in command wearing a cherry-red patent-leather platform mule. Score! SHOES $695, Versace; (888) 721-7219. CONTROLLERS $40 each, Nintendo Wii Remote Plus; target.com for stores. SMASH KNIT Battle the sidewalks (and conventional footwear) in an avant-garde woven pump. SHOES $950, Céline; (212) 226-8001. EYES HAVE IT Prepare for double takes when toting a quirkily printed handbag. BAG $3,180, Prada; prada.com.…

This resort season may have had designers whisking showgoers to faraway places, but Miuccia Prada managed to transport guests without ever leaving town. To celebrate Miu Miu’s latest collection and the debut of its first-ever fragrance, she went back in time, transforming Paris’ Palais d’Iéna into a swanky, ’70s-era nightclub complete with neon signs and plush banquette seating. Attendees, from A-list celebrities to the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race, kicked off the night noshing on pasta at bottle-service tables and ended it partying on a dance floor to sets by DJs Cassy and Craig Richards. Amid the fanfare, models paraded a lineup of graphic button-down blouses, metallic accessories, and coquettish shift dresses (with screen prints of the brand’s old ad campaigns and iconic patterns—like swallows, nudes, and cats—from past collections)…

My credo for winter: Never underestimate the power of a statement entrance. No doubt you’ve got your black car coat ready to go now that temps are falling, but I’m all about amping up your on-the-go style with a bold, allover print (très chic with your basics) or textural details that pop. Mynt 1792 nailed it with a figure-flattering wrap in buffalo plaid, while Carmakoma’s faux Persian lamb version of the classic black topper is a timeless stunner. This season, I spied some remarkable outerwear in plus sizes—totally worth the investment. You’ll wear yours forever. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @nicolettemason!…

1 INSTANT GYM Suspension training tool lets you exercise anywhere. «Monkii Bars, $149.99–$199.99; monkiibars.com» 2 ROCK & ROAM Clutch and Bluetooth speaker in one rocks in your hotel or on the town. «Stellé Audio Mini-Clutch Speaker™, $199; stelleaudio.com» 3 HOME JUICING TO-GO Just add water to stick to your healthy ritual. «ALOHA Juicing Packets, 30 Pack, $75; aloha.com» 4 LUXE SLEEP Enjoy a better bedtime once you’ve stopped for the night. «Cashmere Eye Mask & Pouch, $115; armanddiradourian.com» 5 KEEP UP YOUR HYDRATION “Connected bottle” tracks your water intake! «HidrateMe Smart Water Bottle, $46.95; hidrate.me» A MESSAGE FROM BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN A CAR FOR YOU MOBILE HOT SPOT “Digital connectivity is becoming a more important part of the modern driving experience…and the Chevrolet Malibu is leading the charge,” says Car…

1 BEND THE RULES FLEXIBLE BLUETOOTH EARBUDS WITH MIKE AND MUSIC CONTROLS TOGGLE BETWEEN WORK AND PLAY. SCOSCHE SportclipAir wireless earbuds, $100; scosche.com. 2 SPEAK EASY A PERSONAL CONFERENCECALL SPEAKER CONVERTS INTO A COMPACT BOOM BOX. Native Union Monocle speakerphone and wearable speaker, $40; nativeunion.com. 3 AHEAD OF THE CURVE A 5.7-INCH SCREEN AND DUAL-EDGE DISPLAY GIVE YOUR PANORAMIC VIEWS THE SPACE THEY DESERVE. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphone, from $720; att.com. 4 SPEED RACER SCORE A FASTER ONLINE CONNECTION WITH THIS APP-ENABLED WI-FI ROUTER. Google OnHub router, $200; store.google.com. 5 HELPING HAND MAXIMIZE YOUR SCREEN TIME WITH A FLEXIBLE ARM THAT ATTACHES YOUR IPAD TO YOUR DESKTOP. Twelve South HoverBar 3 for iPad adjustable arm, $100; twelvesouth.com. 6 FACE THE MUSIC A SMART MUSIC PLAYER BUILDS PERSONALIZED PLAYLISTS BASED ON…

GRILLED TURKEY SANDWICH BY DOMINIQUE CRENN Ingredients ½ lb. plus 1 tbsp. salted butter 1 white onion, minced 1 loaf organic sourdough bread, sliced in half lengthwise 2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard 8 oz. leftover dark-meat turkey 2 cups cranberry sauce 8 oz. leftover white-meat turkey 8 slices Comté cheese Directions Melt ½ lb. butter on medium-low. When you see brown specks at the bottom, remove from heat; whisk for 30 seconds. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined strainer. In an ovensafe pan, combine onion and brown butter; cook over low heat until onion caramelizes. Strain onion and return butter to pan. Preheat oven to 375°F. Sauté bread in brown butter until light brown. Mix mustard with 1 tbsp. butter; spread on one half; add dark meat and cranberry sauce. On the other…

ALL THE HOUSES by Karen Olsson (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) A cross-country trek (from Hollywood back to her hometown, Washington, D.C.) spurs C-SPAN-addicted middle-child Helen to try to reconcile what exactly was her father’s involvement in a political scandal that broke the family apart. Naturally (and funnily, with Olsson’s sharp wit), this runs parallel to the even more complicated politics: those of one’s own family. BALL: STORIES by Tara Ison (Soft Skull Press) Each tale in Ison’s story collection, seemingly innocuous, delves into a dark examination of inappropriate behavior: affairs, self-mutilation, shocking deaths; no faux pas stone is left unturned. But with her expert writing and willingness to push boundaries, the grotesqueness and horrors are bearable, even beautiful. THE MARE by Mary Gaitskill (Pantheon) The plot may sound cheesy (a…

HIGH GLOSS The slick sex appeal and saturated hues of photographer Steven Klein’s work come to life in makeup artist François Nars’ new collection of (23!) palettes, polishes, lip glosses, and more. Color us obsessed. HAVING A MOMENT KALEIDOSCOPES Later, Legos: The must-have holiday toy—at least for those of us old enough to vote—is a kaleidoscope. The devices’ transparent colors inspired limited-edition seasonal packaging for the Rodin Olio Lusso skincare line, and their swiveling dials informed the design of Le Métier de Beauté’s new compacts. PETAL POWER Lighter than Moroccan argan oil, with an addictive floral aroma (and the chicest little bottle), this rose-based hair oil is a static-obliterating, shineenhancing dream. MC’S MOST WANTED Remember when cupcakes were cool? Neither do we—we’re too busy stuffing our faces with fabulous, delectable…

THE RAPUNZEL QUEEN ALEALI MAY, 23 WHO: Fashion and lifestyle blogger of alealimay.com. (Instagram: @alealimay) HAIR MANTRA: “Long, dark hair is my signature. After cutting it above my shoulders once when I was 12, I realized how important the length was to me—it helps define who I am.” BEST HAIR DAY: “My DIY mixture of apple-cider vinegar and olive and coconut oil keeps my hair looking great. I leave the combo on for an hour before rinsing. It’s ultrahydrating and gives an added boost of shine.” TOP TIP: “After I wash my hair, I twist it up into a towel while damp, sleep on it, and let it down in the morning. The towel twisting creates extra bounce and more definition between my waves.” THE BALAYAGE BABE DANIELLE BERNSTEIN, 23…

ROAD TEST: The majority of the year, my nails look like they’ve just come off a stint assembling Ikea furniture. They’re short and functional—low-key so as not to detract from the careful veneer of professionalism I present at work. But come holiday season, a coat or two of Ballet Slippers just won’t cut it, so I treat my mani like another accessory in my ’tis-the-season arsenal. This year, I decided to test-drive one of the new trends sweeping Instagram: textured nails. I blew straight past glitter and DIY decals and went for full-on, hashtag-this tips, courtesy of Brooklyn-based nail artist Jessica Tong. To save (my) time, she gingerly applied a set of faux nails she had prepared by applying a matte topcoat in a Chanel-inspired quilted pattern over high-gloss taupe…

“I consider watching it equivalent to cheating. I get jealous and think that I’m not enough to meet my partner’s needs.” —Female, straight, in a relationship 1 HOW OFTEN DO YOU WATCH PORN? 31% Every week or so 30% A few times a month 21% A few times a year 10% Daily 8% Never 2 DO YOU WATCH WITH YOUR PARTNER OR PARTNERS? 66% Never 31% Yes, occasionally 3% Yes, regularly 3 IF YOU WATCH WITH A PARTNER, DO YOU ALSO WATCH ALONE? 54% Yes, often 33% Yes, sometimes 12% Only with a partner 4 WHAT FORMS OF PORN DO YOU USE? 90% Internet porn 40% Erotic stories 33% Tumblrs/image searches 11% DVDs/videos 6% Audible porn 5% Not listed here 3% Magazines 5 WHAT KIND OF PORN DO YOU GRAVITATE…

FILM: Cabaret Desire (directed by Erika Lust) A cabaret show— there’s an actual plot!—showcasing sexual variety. FILM: The Walking Dead: A Hardcore Parody (directed by Joanna Angel and Tommy Pistol) Alt-porn sensation Angel makes the parody genre both funny and sexy. FILM: Tristan Taormino’s Rough Sex (directed by Tristan Taormino) Five women cook up their own fantasies of being manhandled— then act them out. SITE: Trenchcoatx.com Run by porn stars Stoya and Kayden Kross, it offers series like Graphic Depictions and Around the World in 80 Days. FILM: The Female Voyeur (directed by Petra Joy) Turns the tables on the art of watching: This time, it’s about the female gaze. All movies available at hotmovies.com. \…

This month has Scorpio healing (look within, Emilia Clarke!), the fog lifting for Capricorn (make way for the future, Suki Waterhouse!), and Taurus taking things slowly (keep at it, Gigi Hadid) SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23–NOVEMBER 21) MOOD: Enchanted There will be times this month when you are bestowed with the authentic power to heal. Start with yourself. Take this cue to set your intentions and focus your strength. The door to a better life, and letting go of the past, is wide open. POWER DAY: November 9 SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22–DECEMBER 21) MOOD: Introspective These weeks will offer insights into yourself that will benefit you for many years. Yet you will need to be susceptible and aware. Listen to the whisper of your inner wisdom and you will know exactly what to do. POWER DAY: November…

Wherever you’re talking about MC—Twitter, Facebook, blogs, snail mail, or e-mail— we’re listening. Here’s how you responded to our September 2015 issue … DIG DEEP As an anti-human-trafficking activist, I can’t begin to express the overwhelming sense of hope I felt as I read “Crude Awakening.” Kayla Webley and Christa Hillstrom not only did brilliant research, they also approached and executed the writing with consideration of the victims in a noncondescending manner. It made me optimistic that other journalists will read their article and follow suit. Victims need compassion and encouragement, not contempt and judgment. Thank you for such a trueto-heart article! —Lourdes Nieto, Chicago BOSS LADIES Thank you for “Conquering the World 101” in @Work! It is so inspiring to see the women of Harvard Business School follow their…

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In 1895, after inventing a machine that used hydropower to cut crystals, Daniel Swarovski settled in the Tyrol, Austria, region owing to its abundance of water resources. Today, at the brand’s headquarters there, 68 percent of the energy needed to cool, create, and polish Swarovski stones still comes from the same local Alpine streams. “Water isn’t just a key element of our production, it also flows through the culture and philosophy of our business,” says Nadja Swarovski, Daniel’s great-great-granddaughter, who serves on Swarovski’s executive board. To honor the natural resource, the company founded the Swarovski Waterschool program in 1999, dedicated to solving water crises—waterborne diseases, a lack of access to clean water—around the globe. With educational operations set up along the basins of the world’s largest rivers in five countries…

1 CLEAN FUN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS AND ESSENTIAL OILS MAKE FOR A “CRUNCHY-CHIC” BODYWASH. «Leif Body Cleanser, $28; spacenk.com» 2 HUNT & GATHER THIS DETOXIFYING HERBAL BLEND CAN BE SOAKED IN A BATH—OR DRINK IT AS A TEA. «Fig+Yarrow Winter Herbal Steam, $22; figandyarrow.com» 3 TREE HUGGER NATURE LOVERS, REJOICE: A NEW BROOKLYN-BASED CANDLE LINE IS INSPIRED BY ACTUAL TREES. (I LIKE THE CEDAR!) «Forest For The Trees Cedar Candle, $50; shen-beauty.com» 4 HARD KNOCK A STATEMENT-MAKING SIDE TABLE FOR YOUR COUNTRY CABIN OR CITY APARTMENT. «Hudson Furniture Birch Pedestal, price upon request; 212-645-7800» 5 PLAID CLAD LOVE THE PRINT ADORNING THESE SOFT—AND AFFORDABLE!—MAKEUP BRUSHES. «Sonia Kashuk Grand Bazaar Hidden Treasure Chubby Brush Set (of five), $20; target.com» 6 NATURAL SELECTION A PACK OF MASKS CONTAINING FARMFRESH INGREDIENTS AND SKIN-BALANCING ECHINACEA.…

“BALMAIN IS ABOUT ENERGY, ABOUT THE NEW POP CULTURE, ABOUT YOUTH AND A NEW GENERATION.” —CREATIVE DIRECTOR OLIVIER ROUSTEING Body-hugging metallic dresses, shoulder-padded velvet blazers, gold-buttoned biker jackets—yes, Balmain has arrived at H&M. In what may be the retailer’s most luxe-feeling partnership yet, Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing translated the Parisian house’s sleek tailoring and blingy embellishments into a 63-piece collection that includes everything from silk harem pants to a pair of headphones inspired by the decorative details of a belt. Thigh-high boots (rocked by Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner in the ad campaign) ramp up the sex appeal, as does a commemorative fragrance, out next month. “I want to talk to my generation,” says Rousteing. “This is my main aim as a designer.” You’ll be hard-pressed to find something…

Project Runway superfans know that of all the competition’s daunting tasks, those requiring designers to use unconventional materials are the most dreaded. As contestants were led to a junkyard for this season’s Marie Claire challenge, it was easy to see why. Told to dumpster dive for old electronics and use them to create a look that merges fashion and technology, eager faces quickly turned panic-stricken—except for one. “I was all about it,” says Kelly Dempsey, 31. “Like, let’s go!” This kind of thing was right up the self-taught Bostonian’s alley. When Dempsey was growing up, her mother turned part of their house into a crafts store, while her stepfather, a mechanic, fueled a love of cars (the designer could sew and do an oil change at age 10). “You could…

WHEN RAZIA SHABNAM, 37, started boxing as a teen, she was one of the only girls in the ring. Everyone—even her own mother—told her not to pursue the sport. But when she started winning competitions, the tide turned. “People shouted: ‘She’s my neighbor!’ ‘That’s my relative!’” Shabnam recalls. Now, as India’s first female boxing coach, she’s training the next generation to follow in her footsteps. Her work caught the eye of Indiaborn, San Francisco– based filmmaker Alka Raghuram, 43: “It’s a very big deal for women to pursue something that is not approved by society and is not considered feminine,” she says. The resulting documentary, Burqa Boxers, which Raghuram is submitting to film festivals this month, follows Shabnam and three of her students, all young Muslim women who, through boxing,…

MARIE CLAIRE: You’re probably best known for your work as a comedian and actress (Knocked Up, House). CHARLYNE YI: I was really bad at House … I kept telling them to fire me! I’ve done mostly improvised work, so it was like, You want me to memorize 50 lines every day?! All my lines in the first episode were dubbed because anytime I had to say anything doctorly, it’d come out like a question and very shrill. MC: So what was the inspiration behind Oh the Moon (Harper Perennial)? CY: To be honest, I was depressed. The idea of forgiveness has been such an important theme in my life. So I started off with a story called “Forgive Me,” and I was unconsciously drawing this giant who was rejected by…

Picture it: Paris Fashion Week, spring 2005. The international style set is aflutter with anticipation of Dutch It design duo Viktor&Rolf’s runway show, which is rumored to include a fabulous surprise. No one—least of all me, practically a baby beauty editor—is disappointed when the proverbial curtain goes up. What begins as a procession of steely, all-black-clad, motorcycle-helmetwearing models gradually shifts to dreamy creatures swathed in bright, colorful concoctions of satin and ribbon. As the grand finale nears, an omnipresent voice begins chanting “Flowerbomb,” followed by an explosion of flower petals. The triumphant designers take their bows with the intoxicating scent of jasmine and rose mixed with more indiscernible florals permeating the air. And the crowd goes wild. It’s hard to believe that it’s the 10th anniversary of the award-winning, best-selling…

HAIR “ORNAMENTS” Yes, you can rock a hair accessory. Decorative clips, haute couture combs, and the winter version of the flower crown (a feather-bedecked headband) all look supercool right now ROAD TEST: Getting ready for a night out should, in theory, look like a rom-com montage of girly fun. In real life, it’s more of a horror movie: the sting of a flatiron burn; the eye-poking mascara; Dear God, is that a sweatstache?! It’s enough to make someone cancel plans, put on sweatpants, and drink wine alone in bed. So my first reaction to this season’s hair accessory trend was, naturally, fear. But it turns out that glitzy headbands, clips, and crowns are the lazy girl’s secret to looking fancy AF. For example, when a friend got last-minute dinner reservations…

ROAD TEST: When I attended a dinner party with dramatic, Edie Sedgwick–inspired swaths of brown liner (a very groovy look from Matthew Williamson’s fall show, BTW), people either didn’t notice or didn’t care. But the point of the holidays is caring, right? So, in hopes of finding a more memorable look—one that would show friends and family I had put effort into looking festive on their behalf—I stepped it up: The Cleopatra-style kohl corners from Suno’s show looked cool, but ended up being about as remarkable as black mascara, which is to say no one remarked at all. And in the dim light of a Brooklyn bar, the curlicue cat eyes I copied from the runway at Yigal Azrouël went virtually unnoticed. Someone did notice when I used a liquid…

ROLE MODEL SOO JOO PARK AGE: 29. HOMETOWN: Born in Seoul, raised in Southern California, now lives in New York. PROFESSION: Model. HOW YOU KNOW HER: Discovered at a vintage store, she walked Chanel’s spring 2013 couture runway and is known for her trademark platinum-blonde locks. UPCOMING PROJECTS: She made history this year as L’Oréal Paris’ first Asian-American spokesmodel. BEST PART OF THE JOB: “Bringing fashion to life.” PERSONAL STYLE: “Nonspecific, with a sense of humor.” SHOPPING LIST: “Seventiesinspired items like long, lean coats and loose blouses.” ON HER BFF: “Beyond being talented and beautiful inside and out, CL is hardworking. She’s a strong, modern woman.” WORKOUT ROUTINE: “Strolls around New York City.” WORDS TO LIVE BY: “Don’t dwell on the past.” COMING ATTRACTION CL AGE: 24. HOMETOWN: Seou PROFESSION:…

’DO IT UP Manhattan Everyone’s favorite ’90s hair accessory is making a major comeback—in a tech-savvy way. Scünci’s new scrunchies have a small velcro pocket where you can store your fitness tracker (or keys or cash) while rocking a high pony. You know, just in case your Fitbit doesn’t match your jelly bracelets. COLOR THEORY According to a recent study, coloring books have been shown to have therapeutic benefits, like improving mood and helping with anxiety. Which probably explains why updated, sophisticated versions of the classic childhood pastime (think intricate enchanted forests and geometric patterns) are becoming so popular. If nothing else, they’re justification for a fresh box of colored pencils, no? FOOD NETWORK If you’re looking for a hot date meal, the new cleverly named app Tender helps you…

Since 2005, Erika Lust has focused on female desire in her full-length films and on her site XConfessions.com, which offers short films and written stories based on viewer-submitted fantasies (and where she uses a 90 percent female production crew). Here, she talks about being a feminist in porn By Rachel Kramer Bussel Marie Claire: How did you start making porn? Erika Lust: I first watched porn with a college boyfriend. Women were portrayed as beautiful objects, but it wasn’t really about them. I was studying film, and made an explicit short film called The Good Girl that flipped the script of the typical pizza-guy porno by having a woman narrator. I released it free online, and within a few months, it was downloaded over 2 million times. Then I knew there…

FOR MORNING COFFEE: Case Study. I prefer to make coffee at home with my AeroPress, but the baristas here will not look down on you for specializing your order. FOR BRUNCH: Broder Nord. Swedish-inspired dishes, presentational and rich in flavor. WHEN YOU’VE GOT OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS: The Pearl District is so shiny and new that it looks like it was built out of Legos. It’s a very walkable area with tons of restaurants, and it’s good for window-shopping. FOR SOMETHING TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME: Canoe is a highly curated home-goods store with a bent toward Scandinavian design and clean lines, with an eye on practicality. TO BROWSE FOR YOUR NEXT READ: Powell’s is the largest independent bookstore in the U.S. It’s easy to spend an entire day perusing the aisles…

EXECUTIVE EDITOR LEA GOLDMAN @lea MC’s Executive Editor curated the New Guard list of America’s most connected women (p. 128). “The New Guard is not a traditional power list,” she says. “There’s usually someone who gets no press but whom all the players know and refer to. She’s the one I’m after.” FAVORITE GADGET: Nespresso VertuoLine. SECRETLY OBSESSED WITH: The South. WRITER KARL TARO GREENFELD @karltaro “I first met Lea Michele when she was just a year into Glee,” says the L.A.-based cover-story writer (“Lea Lets Loose,” p. 200). “It was great to see how much more confident she’s become.” A highlight was listening to Michele’s new tracks in-studio. MOST-WORN ACCESSORY: Gucci loafers. FAVORITE ACTOR: Bob Hope. WRITER ANN FRIEDMAN @annfriedman “I loved being a part of the Transparent world,”…

“LEA’S LOOK HAD AN OVERALL FEELING OF OUTDOOR CHIC. JANE BIRKIN AND ALI MACGRAW ARE GREAT EXAMPLES OF THAT.” —MAKEUP ARTIST MELANIE INGLESSIS HAIR: First, stylist Chris McMillan clipped extensions into Michele’s blowdried hair for extra volume and to add dimension to her color. “I placed darker pieces underneath and lighter ones toward the top layers,” McMillan explains. He then created loose waves and piece-y texture with a curling wand for a boho feel, and set the style with a flexible, barely-there hairspray. MAKEUP: Melanie Inglessis kept the vibe effortless with dewy skin and earth-toned eyeshadows. The makeup artist started with a light foundation, dusted on a bronzer, and melted a rose cream blush into the apples of Michele’s cheeks. A cocoa-hued powder shadow complemented the actress’s brown eyes. NAILS:…

They say everything is bigger in Texas. And Austin-based Kendra Scott has taken that notion to heart. The jewelry designer, who started her label in 2002 with $500 and has since turned it into a multimillion-dollar company, doesn’t just dabble in charity work—she immerses herself in it. In the past year alone, Kendra Scott Jewelry has worked with more than 1,000 nonprofits and donated over $1 million worth of jewelry to various initiatives. Now, she is offering Marie Claire readers an exclusive gold-andiridescent-drusy necklace and earring set (named the “Marie”), with 100 percent of the proceeds going toward a philanthropic cause of their choosing. Pick one of 10 at checkout (among them: domestic violence, military families, pediatric cancer, and women entrepreneurs), and the brand will donate your money to an…

NINA’S NOTES: What does the word power mean to you? To me, it means confidence, strength, and influence—all of which go hand in hand with fashion. The most dynamic women I know have a strong sense of personal style. They know that whether it’s a killer dress, an outfit-making bag, or a perfectly tailored jacket, the right clothes can make you feel fearless. Lucky for us, this season’s looks put you in control. From classic navy peacoats and over-the-knee boots to more daring options like Pop Art–inspired bags and head-to-toe florals, there are so many exciting ways to update your wardrobe right now. Go bold in pieces that work for you and, above all, make you feel at the top of your game. Show me your leading looks this fall…

If flowers are the way to a woman’s heart, camellias were the way to Coco Chanel’s soul. After her polo-playing lover, Boy Capel, wooed her with a bouquet of them in 1912, she began crafting silk brooches in the bloom’s shape and surrounding her home with Coromandel screens depicting lush gardens. True to its symbolism (it represents longevity in Asian culture), the camellia has since become a lasting design motif for the house. Now it gets a fresh update with the Hypnotique collection—part of Chanel’s new high-jewelry range inspired by the idea of mythical protective charms—which for the first time outlines the petals in bright red, magenta, cyan, and blue lacquer. According to Chanel’s designers, the vibrant colors speak to the vitality of the women wearing the pieces and are…

PLUS THE NEW GUARD, AMERICA’S 50 MOST CONNECTED WOMEN Can we just, like, have a dance party?” Jill Soloway asks the cast and crew of Transparent, who just found out this morning that their show has been nominated for 11 Emmy Awards. And with that, Sia’s “Chandelier” starts blasting from an amp in the corner of the room, and everyone is on their feet. Technically, this is a workday. The cast has gathered to read the script for an episode shooting in a few hours, and the editors, writers, and others who make the show tick are here, too. But the atmosphere is more family reunion than office party—one writer has brought her newborn. Soloway’s son, Isaac, is here (she also has a 7-year-old, Felix, with Bruce Gilbert, the show’s…

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YOUR GUIDE TO GOING OUT, STAYING IN, AND GETTING AWAY EYE OF THE TIGER Boxing is very animalistic, and there’s a lot of adrenaline in it. It has helped my stamina. When I’m onstage, I feel like I could go on forever. FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY … Without wanting to use that clichéd word, I feel empowered. I’ve got the power to defend myself. It’s a great feeling to know that you don’t have to have a bloke around to protect you. … STING LIKE A BEE Because I’m left-handed, I have a pretty good left jab, but then I did this uppercut the other day that was just insane. My strength is speed. I got it from running around onstage! MIND GAMES My head is all over the place…

MARIE CLAIRE: Why “The Comeback Kid”? JOHN MULANEY: I close the show with this story about when I was a kid in Chicago and I met Bill Clinton. I met him in ’92, when he was Governor Clinton and running for president. Me liking Bill Clinton was a funny rebellion against my dad. MC: So nothing to do with your sitcom Mulaney’s cancellation on Fox? JM: Oh, yeah, I’m totally aware of the double meaning. It’s a funny term. It’s like you’re saying you’ve faced adversity, but you’re still calling yourself a “kid.” MC: The special premieres just a few weeks before Thanksgiving—any traditions you look forward to? JM: What I like about Thanksgiving … is how short it is. When I was younger, it felt like five days in…

It Ended Badly: 13 of the Worst Breakups in History by Jennifer Wright (Henry Holt) The schadenfreude has never been so sweet. And when Wright says “in history,” she means it—she hits the archives for breakup stories that’ll make you feel better about your own. (Helpful for when your aunt asks about your ex.) Little Victories: Perfect Rules for Imperfect Living by Jason Gay (Doubleday) The Wall Street Journal columnist writes with stylistic humor and strikes the perfect balance between telling you how to live and, like, letting you live. If you want to talk gravy with the in-laws, let Gay give you a crash course. Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell (Riverhead) To impress the history buff at the table, read Vowell’s (ever the expert in,…

GUEST EDITOR: TRACIE KHOKHLOV, 23 “Winged liner helps show off my mysterious, almond-shaped eyes.” This acting student unveils her top picks in town. Hotel haven: After a day of hiking the Chautauqua Park trails, unwind at the St. Julien Hotel & Spa (stjulien.com). It’s located in the heart of downtown, but the indigenous-plantbased spa treatments and tranquil setting make it as alluring as a backcountry retreat. Retail therapy: Stop into Max boutique (maxclothing.com) to update your fall wardrobe with new pieces from brands like Altuzarra and Lanvin. Good eats: Between the fresh oysters delivered daily and the perfectly grilled swordfish, Jax Fish House (jaxfishhouse.com) is the local go-to for awesome seafood. Happy hour: Join the plaid-clad hipsters at The Bitter Bar (thebitter bar.com) and sip on bourbon while you take…

ROAD TEST: I have to confess that I had no clue what “strobing” was until a beauty editor asked me to give it a try. But a quick Google search showed me exactly how in the dark I was—literally: I’ve been a pro at facial contouring for years, but strobing is pretty much the opposite. You apply highlighter where light naturally hits your face (cheekbones, browbones, center of your forehead, nose, and chin) instead of using matte makeup to shade where it doesn’t. Just right for the holidays! I did my first test run with Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting palette, a six-color set of bronzers, blushes, and illuminating powders. In the questionable light of my bathroom, I let a YouTube video guide me as I swept the highlighters all over my…

For information on where to buy, see Shopping Directory. ROAD TEST: My morning-after recovery routine usually involves Motrin, melted cheese, and, beauty-wise, a pair of oversize sunglasses if I have to leave the sweet embrace of my couch. But asked to try post-partying treatments, I drink as if my job depends on it, stay out late per the time stamps on my taxi receipts, and, for extra credit, tumble into bed without taking off my makeup. Waking up with puffy eyes shadowed by dark crescents and skin as dull as a bar coaster, I think I might have overprepared. So I’m encouraged by the claims of Charlotte Tilbury’s Mini Miracle Eye Wand (MMEW), whose tagline is “Because the whole world is tired.” You get me, mini miracle eye wand. The…

One spring morning a couple of years ago, Megan* woke up from a deep sleep, lying in bed next to a man she didn’t know, in an apartment she didn’t recognize, wearing only a bra and a pair of jeans. She asked the stranger next to her, “Who are you? What is your name?” and then, “Did you have sex with me last night?” “Yeah,” he answered. “You were totally asking for it.” The night before, Megan, who at the time was a college student in her early 20s, had gone out with friends to a bar. She spent most of her time nursing a beer, bored by the scene around her. Her friends struck up a conversation with a group of guys who were members of one of the…

I’m 55 and date much younger men, most of whom are in their 20s. Since these men have grown up watching online porn, I’ve seen what happens when that kind of access collides with our society’s total reluctance to talk openly and honestly about sex. It means that porn is today’s sex ed. It bothered me so much that I decided to do something about it. In 2009, I put up a site called MakeLoveNotPorn, comparing porn myths (“Women have no pubic hair”) to reality (“Some women shave, some women don’t”) in a nonjudgmental way. It wasn’t anti-porn—that’s not the issue. It’s the lack of dialogue around sex. MLNP’s message is simply “Talk about sex.” Like everything else in life, great sex is born out of great communication. I launched…

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