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What We Love About May

1 FRESH CANVAS David Choe's art has adorned Facebook HQ and the White House. Next up? You, with Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet's party frocks, printed with Choe's dreamy watercolors. (Island Woman Midlength Ball Gown Skirt, $462; aliceandolivia.com) 2 WITH THE BAND Want the dish on pop icons from Michael Jackson to Gaga? Pick up There Goes Gravity (Riverhead), a memoir from pioneering journalist Lisa Robinson, whose 40-year career got her backstage with everyone. 3 GIDDYUP Whether you're in it for the horses, the jockeys, the hats, or the juleps, the Kentucky Derby, on May 3, does not disappoint. 4 VILLAIN VIBE Look a touch more like Angelina Jolie with MAC's new Maleficent line of lipstick, powder, shadow, and lacquer. (Nail Lacquer in Flaming Rose, $17.50; maccosmetics.com) 5 CULTURE VULTURE For four days in May, Frieze brings the…

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KATE MARA, LUPITA NYONG'O, ELIZABETH OLSEN, EMILIA CLARKE, AND ELLE FANNING HAVE NEVER BEEN CAUGHT ON CAMERA LIKE THIS BEFORE. WATCH OUR SHORT FILM AND YOU'LL KNOW EXACTLY WHY THEY'RE THE STARS EVERY GIRL WANTS TO BE AND EVERY GUY WANTS TO DATE. PASS IT ON. MARIECLAIRE.COM/XOMC STAY IN TOUCH SHARE YOUR LATEST STREET STYLE, BEAUTY PICKS, AND MORE! INSTA-BEAT 1. DEANNE KACZERSKI DIGITAL DIRECTOR @deanneology Scratch 'n' sniff … these are intoxicating. 2. MARISA CARROLL EDITORIAL ASSISTANT @helloitsmarisa Mobile birthday selfie. 3. ASHLEY BARHAMAND SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR @ash_mack Puzzling @alexprager. THE SWEETEST THING When life hands you lemons, make a lemonade cocktail. This sweet summer staple is the basis for so many great-tasting drinks, and we've got every last recipe to share. MARIECLAIRE.COM/LEMONADE The Lemon Drop—what could be more refreshing? MANE ATTRACTION It's about to get hot. Really hot.…

Editor's Note Fresh Start

WHEN I SAW LUPITA NYONG'O dancing in the street in Santa Monica during her cover shoot, I knew we were onto something with this whole Fresh Faces idea. She wasn't leading a conga line or anything, but there was none of the jaded I-only-leave-my-trailer-when-the-shot-is-perfect attitude. And in her own way, every single one of our May cover stars—Elle Fanning, Kate Mara, Elizabeth Olsen, Emilia Clarke, and Nyong'o—brought a refreshing, new-generation star quality to the issue. Each is stunning—her own woman, with her own take on the world—and we're proud to celebrate every one. We wanted this issue to feel like a breath of fresh air—a day at the beach, actually—which, after this winter, everyone deserves. So we packed the trend pages with swimsuits (pp. 61–96), asked Nicolette Mason for her take…

IN OUR INBOX KRISTEN UNCENSORED The interview of Kristen Stewart, "Girl on the Edge," was so refreshing. You have to respect a woman who leads with her heart, then her brain, and knows her vulnerabilities. —Janella K. Leibovitz, Sarasota, FL IT'S GREAT TO SEE KRISTEN STEWART BRANCHING OUT CREATIVELY WITH HER POETRY AND TRYING HER HAND AT DIRECTING A MUSIC VIDEO. —REBECCA BENNETT, NEW YORK, NY PSYCH 101 "The New Power Trip," about high-powered female executives using ayahuasca, was fascinating. I'd never heard of the hallucinogen before, and it's not something I would try, so it was interesting to read a first-person experience of a ceremony. —Anna Halkidis, Bayside, NY I was disheartened to read about the women using ayahuasca. As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, I have an effective method for connecting with and getting answers…

PHOTOGRAPHER CEDRIC BUCHET "Working with five different girls was great. I only wish I could have had more time with each of them!" says Buchet, a Paris native now living in New York City, who explains that he wanted the photos to be "as natural as possible" to convey each cover star's spirit ("These Girls Are on Fire," p. 154). Favorite gadget: Leica M9 camera. Top vacation destination: Mallorca, Spain. WRITER MERLE GINSBERG @Merle20 The Los Angeles resident learned there's no one way to be a rising star while interviewing Lupita Nyong'o, Elle Fanning, and Kate Mara for "These Girls Are on Fire" (p. 154). "Lupita is dignified and formal. Elle is sweet, girlish, and ebullient. And Kate is just a supercool girl," says Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter's senior style writer. Favorite food: Sushi. Style icon:…

Behind The Cover: Beauty Fresh Faces

IN HONOR OF OUR GLOBAL BEAUTY ISSUE, OUR FIVE COVER STARS SHARE SECRETS FROM THEIR TRAVELS LUPITA NYONG'O "I first tried this blush on a visit to Canada for the 12 Years a Slave red carpet. It has a hint of plum that works with my skin tone and gives my cheeks a natural perkiness." Lancôme Blush Subtil in Aplum, $30. "I'm always asking my parents to bring me mabuyu from Kenya. The sugar-coated baobab seeds taste fantastic, and they're a great source of calcium." "A brow pencil helps to define my arches and open up my eyes."Smashbox Brow Tech To Go in Brunette, $27. ELIZABETH OLSEN "I always pack a packet of bath salts and a hydrating face mask to help me de-bloat after a long flight." Ahava Natural Bath Salts, $8. "While filming in Barcelona, I ran…

That's What She Said

"Don't use the few stereotypes of 'female leadership.' Be yourself when you lead." —MELINDA GATES, at the launch of No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project "Do every job you're in like you're going to do it for the rest of your life. —GENERAL MOTORS CEO MARY BARRA, Fortune magazine "I would always prefer to shoot the gun than wear a wedding dress." —AMBER HEARD, on shunning stereotypical film roles, 3 Days to Kill press conference "We're all tired of lying about it. And starving." —MIKA BRZEZINSKI, on the pressure placed on women to be thin, MSNBC's Morning Joe "We kept saying, 'Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé,' as a mantra to keep going and work harder." —ANNA KENDRICK, on how she stayed motivated while performing dance numbers on the set of her new film, The Last 5 Years, Broadway.com "Why does everyone need…

What Nina Loves

MC Creative Director NINA GARCIA shares her obsession with all things under the Tuscan sun 1 BRIM AND PROPER BORSALINO'S STRAW HAT IS ALL YOU NEED WHEN CATCHING RAYS INCOGNITO. $303; luisaviaroma.com 2 NATURAL SELECTION CéLINE'S GEOMETRIC BAG IS A CHIC TAKE ON THE COTTON TOTE. $2,450 at Neiman Marcus; 888-888-4757 3 OYE Swimwear swimsuit. $330; nancymeyer.com 4 Buccellati watch. "Price upon request; 212-308-2900" 5 HOLES IN ONE THIS CUTOUT MAILLOT IS PROOF THAT YOU CAN LOOK SEXY WITHOUT WEARING A BIKINI. $176, Beach Riot; nastygal.com 6 Valentino Garavani shoes. $1,095; valentino.com for stores 7 FROCK STAR STAND OUT FROM THE REST OF THE JET SET IN AN EMBROIDERED MINIDRESS INSPIRED BY MARIA CALLAS' MEDEA. Price upon request, Valentino; valentino.com for stores 8 FISH TALE CATCH OF THE SEASON: VALENTINO'S GOLD PISCES PENDANT. Necklace, $795, Valentino Garavani; valentino.com for stores 9 PARADISE FOUND THE HOTEL IL PELLICANO IN…

What Erin Loves

MC Beauty Director—and former dancer—ERIN FLAHERTY thinks everything's beautiful at the ballet 1 BOW ARTS VIKTOR & ROLF DEBUTED THEIR DECADENT NEW SCENT DURING A COUTURE SHOW STARRING REAL BALLERINAS. Viktor&Rolf Bonbon Eau de Parfum, $115; saksfifthavenue.com 2 MOON DANCE MAGICAL AS A SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, THIS NEW SOAP WAS INSPIRED BY THE NIGHT-FLOWERING WATER LILY. L'Occitane Night Flower Soap, $7; usa.loccitane.com 3 FANCY FEET FLATS ARE A WELCOME RESPITE FOR OFF-DUTY DANCING QUEENS. "Repetto leather ballet flats, $295; net-a-porter.com 4 CRYSTAL LIGHT A BLEND OF PIGMENTS SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON SKIN. "Clé de Peau Beauté Luminizing Face Enhancer in 14, $95; nordstrom.com 5 DELICATE TOUCH THIS BODY LOTION IS SUBTLY SCENTED WITH JASMINE AND VETIVER. Tory Burch Body Lotion, $50; bloomingdales.com 6 TOO-TOO THE. PERFECT. NEUTRAL. OPI Nail Lacquer in Barre My Soul, $9; opi.com for salons 7 RHAPSODY IN PINK NOW YOU CAN SEE WHY…

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Inspirations The Formula for Change

"If you haven't failed yet, you haven't tried anything yet." —RESHMA SAUJANI, FOUNDER OF GIRLS WHO CODE, WHICH TEACHES TEENAGE GIRLS COMPUTER SCIENCE "Think big and break things down into a series of doable steps." —gina bianchini, cofounder of leanin.org and ceo of networking platform mightybell "If you push through that feeling of being scared, really amazing things happen." —marissa mayer, ceo of yahoo "I wanted to be a detective, a Trappist monk, an existential writer, and a scientist—all of those things at the same time." —france córdova, first female chief scientist at nasa "I was a really serious geek in high school. It works out. Study harder." —sheryl sandberg, ceo of facebook "Study math, study programming; this is not something DNA built in, that we cannot do." —maya lin, designer of the vietnam veterans memorial "There have been many…

NINA'S NOTES: I think I speak for all women when I say how exciting it is that sneakers are now officially in fashion. From Technicolor trainers to hip-hop-inspired high-tops, the runways abounded with footwear options as comfortable as they are chic. With swimsuit season well on its way (and maillots that show off way more than a tan on trend for summer), one pair is all I need as motivation to get outside and start moving. Remember, it's better to be fit than sorry. Tell me how you break a sweat @NinaGarcia. SNEAKERS $745, Dolce & Gabbana; (877) 70-DGUSA. Creative Director NINA GARCIA…

1. SWIMSUIT TOP $74, SWIMSUIT BOTTOMS $48, Xirena Xwim; revolveclothing.com. 2. WATCH price upon request, Chanel; (800) 550-0005. 3. WET SUIT $210, Cynthia Rowley; cynthiarowley.com. 4. BIKINI $180, Shakuhachi; hubclothing.com. 5. SWIMSUIT $235, Well Kept; wellkeptbra.com. 6. CLUTCH $2,300, Céline; (305) 866-1888. 7. SUNGLASSES $164.95, Ray-Ban;sunglasshut.com. 8. BAG $1,010, Marni at Barneys New York; (212) 826-8900. 9. SURFBOARD $3,500, Chandelier Creative, Saturdays NYC, and Rick Malwitz; saturdaysnyc.com for similar styles. 10. SANDALS $830, Prada; prada.com for similar styles. THE SHOE Miuccia Prada's take on the Teva rippled among the fashion set. Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. WILD THING Animal prints mixed with tribal accents make our hearts sing 1. SUNGLASSES $260, Roberto Cavalli; saks.com. 2. SWIMSUIT $335, Adriana Degreas at Sunset Beach; (631) 749-2001. 3. CLUTCH $48, Ann Taylor; anntaylor.com. 4. SHOES $325, Stuart Weitzman; stuartweitzman.com. 5.…

1. TOP $90, ASOS; asos.com. 2. SUNGLASSES $99, Carrera; solsticesunglasses.com. 3. SKIRT $69.90, Zara; zara.com. 4. BAG $78, A|X Armani Exchange; armaniexchange.com. 5. WATCH $95, DKNY; macys.com. 6. TOP $48, Topshop; topshop.com. 7. SNEAKERS $84.99, Reebok; reebok.com. 8. SWEATSHIRT $24.80, Forever 21; forever21.com. 9. SNEAKERS $70, Adidas Originals; adidas.com/originals. Lane Crawford fashion director Sarah Rutson in a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci top, New York. THE TOP A metallic- letter-strewn sweatshirt is just our type.…

ON THE STREET Fashion blogger Miroslava Duma, New York. Wallpaper prints have a vintage feel, New York. 1. CROPPED SHIRT $59, ASOS; asos.com. 2. BAG $448, Kate Spade New York; katespade.com. 3. SHORTS $66, ASOS; asos.com. 4. SHOES $59.90, Zara; zara.com. 5. SHORTS $96, Topshop; topshop.com. 6. SUNGLASSES $178, Kate Spade New York; katespade.com. 7. EARRINGS $48, Marciano; marciano.com. 8. TOP $90, Topshop; topshop.com. 9. BAG $138, Coach; coach.com. 10. SHOES $390, Opening Ceremony; (212) 219-2688.…

Designer Dossier: Clare Waight Keller

ASK DESIGNER CLARE WAIGHT KELLER what her former bosses—industry greats Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford at Gucci—have in common, and she says, "They were all very true to themselves and their respective brands' DNAs." Since arriving at French label Chloé in 2011 as creative director, the British-born mother of three, 41, has followed their example. "Chloé is all about femininity expressed through iconic fabrics and silhouettes," she says. For pre-fall, Waight Keller, who has a master's in fashion knitwear from London's Royal College of Art and headed Pringle of Scotland from 2005 to 2011, was inspired by a Chloé blanket coat circa the late 1960s. Its graphic quality and playful proportions lent itself to a collection of flowy, spotted skirts; reversible shearling vests; and wrap-style coats, which were…

Jewelry Crush: Star Quality

Van Cleef & Arpels has been looking to the heavens for inspiration since the 1950s, when it devoted a collection of yellow-gold medallions to zodiac signs. Now, it's introducing the Midnight Planétarium watch, which, aside from telling the time and date features Earth and the five planets visible to the naked eye. Each one is represented by a semiprecious stone—turquoise for Earth, blue agate for Jupiter—that revolves around the dial in the same amount of time it takes to orbit the sun (Mars, 687 days; Saturn, more than 29 years). We'd say the design is out of this world. —Jessica Minkoff…

THE LOOK Anthony Vaccarello puts a cool spin on the '80s acid-washed trend. 1. JEANS $165, Denim & Supply; denimandsupply.com. 2. SKIRT $2,504, Anthony Vaccarello at Bergdorf Goodman; (212) 753-7300. 3. SHOES $129, Guess; guess.com. 4. SWEATSHIRT $220, Raquel Allegra; net-a-porter.com. 5. BAG price upon request, Chanel; (800) 550-0005. 6. BOOTS price upon request, Fendi; (212) 759-4646 for similar styles. 7. BAG $275, Loeffler Randall; saks.com. 8. JEANS $398, Ralph Lauren Blue Label; ralphlauren.com. 9. JEANS $285, Sandro; sandro-paris.com. 10. CROP TOP $1,725, Anthony Vaccarello at Bergdorf Goodman; (212) 753-7300.…

TIM GUNN,Project Runway mentor and fashion guru, solves your style conundrums FRESH CROP Q: Crop tops on the runways are usually paired with a matching skirt. What else can you wear if you don't want to rock a monochromatic design from head to toe?—Tracy, Scottsdale, Arizona The crop top is one of the most difficult pieces to wear correctly, but putting it with anything high-waisted certainly helps. You cite a skirt, but a pant, short, or even a maxi skirt can work, too. Look for pairings that offer counterpoint: print/solid, voluminous/body-con, even print-on-print, providing the prints are of different scales. Model Jacquelyn Jablonski, New York. CROP TOP $69.90, Zara; zara.com. SHOES $595, Bally; (212) 751-9082. WEAR AND TEAR Q: I'm a huge fan of distressed denim, but I feel like every time I wear it, I look…

Big Girl in a Skinny World

REMEMBER WHEN WOMEN with curves were forced to choose between uninspired black one-pieces and shapeless swim dresses? (Can you imagine?!) These days, there's no reason you can't find well-constructed swimsuits in the same daring colors, kicky prints, and sexy silhouettes that your size 6 friends romp around the beach in. So skip the poorly lit fitting room and check out my picks for the season's absolute cutest swimwear, all available up to size 24 (some even higher). Now return the favor and snap some surfside selfies, will you? Follow me on Instagram at @NicoletteMason—same handle on Twitter! 1. BIKINI TOP (up to size 40K), $59, BIKINI BOTTOMS (up to size XXXL), $40, Panache; barenecessities.com. 2. SWIMSUIT (up to size 24W), $188, Monif C. Plus Sizes; monifc.com. 3. HAT $50, Lauren Ralph…

AGUA FRESCA Men's swimwear label Solid & Striped debuts its first collection for women. Morgan Curtis (daughter of Jill Stuart and founder of lingerie brand Morgan Lane) designed the range with the sensibility of the 1970s jet set in mind.(SWIMSUIT $150; solidandstriped.com) FAMILY TIES Patagonia welcomes its firstswim collection designed by Claire Chouinard (daughter of the label's founder, Yvon Chouinard), with reversible bikinis made from recycled nylon. (TOP $55, BOTTOMS $45; patagonia.com) THE NEW GIG Actress and singer Zooey Deschanel stepped into her fashion designer shoes for a red, white, and blue collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger called To Tommy from Zooey. The 16 dresses mesh mod shapes with nautical details for a look that Deschanel calls "modical." (DRESSES from $99, Tommy Hilfiger, To Tommy from Zooey Collection; tommy.com) FINN AND DANDY Banana Republic found a pattern play(mate)…

"STRONG WOMEN INSPIRE me," says Diane von Furstenberg. In 2010, she decided to reward the women who motivate her by starting an annual award to recognize those who harness their personal experience to better the lives of others. Every spring since, the fashion designer has honored five women. The inspiration award is given to a woman who uses her influence to effect positive change; the lifetime leadership honor recognizes someone who has dedicated herself to helping women learn to lead; and a people's voice prize is chosen via online vote. The two remaining distinctions go to members of the Vital Voices network, a nongovernmental organization that identifies, trains, and gives a platform to emerging female leaders around the world. (Sohini Chakraborty, a 2011 Vital Voices Honoree, for example, helps victims…

New Kidson the Block

BY ANY MEASURE, Orange Is the New Black should have been a nonstarter. Based on the 2010 memoir of the same name, the Netflix series about Piper Chapman, a Waspy 30-something convicted of a crime she committed a decade earlier, is set in a women's prison in Connecticut. It is populated by the kinds of female characters that don't typically get much airtime on television. They're poor, mostly black and Hispanic, from broken families and dire circumstances—women like Miss Claudette (Michelle Hurst), a graying Haitian immigrant in prison for murdering a man who abused one of the kids in her child-labor housecleaning racket, and Sophia Burset (Laverne Cox), a transgender hairdresser in the clink for credit card fraud. There's drug abuse, graphic girl-on-girl sex, and racial and class tension. The…

Mogul Maintenance

THE DEAL MAKER MANEET AHUJA, 29 The author of The Alpha Masters: Unlocking the Genius of the World's Top Hedge Funds (2012) is also CNBC's hedge fund specialist and a producer on its daily business show Squawk Box. MY MORNING ROUTINE Ritual solitude: I wake up around 5 a.m. and meditate for 30 minutes. Meditation was part of my Indian upbringing, and if I don't do it, my whole day is thrown off. Skincare staples: I use Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash and Lancôme Absolue Premium Bx Night Cream day and night. In the evening, I'll add Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate under the cream. I swear by Repêchage Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray to set my makeup. I always have a travel size in my bag. Makeup musts: I use Benefit Cosmetics…

What's Your Style?

For decades women have been told that to get ahead, they need to dress the part. But the era of the power suit is over. These days, personal style is everything, and nothing communicates confidence and vision more than a trademark look. We caught up with four media and tech all-stars, each renowned as much for her signature style as for her enviable career. Rocking it at work has never been this much fun. "In my line of work, I have to stand out. I make a point of wearing something no one else has. My style is '80s alt rock meets 1960s politician's wife. It shows that I'm bold and not afraid to take risks."—Hitha Prabhakar, 34, retail and consumer spending analyst and frequent TV commentator Sleeveless tunic, $3,395, long-sleeve top…

1. PANTS $550, Sophie Hulme; net-a-porter.com. 2. JACKET $245, Karl Lagerfeld; net-a-porter.com. 3. TAPE DISPENSER $65, Georg Jensen; georgjensen.com. 4. PEN $215, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com. 5. DRESS $435, Opening Ceremony; (212) 219-2688. 6. MOBILE HOTSPOT $49.99, Netgear; sprint.com. 7. SHOES $260, Schutz; schutz.myshopify.com. 8. BAG $1,595, Tod's; tods.com for stores. 9. DRESS $1,560, Marni; nordstrom.com for stores. 10. NOTEPAD $40, Slab Pad; maison24.com. THE DRESS A structured silhouette balances the delicacy of a rose-hued frock. SHINE OF THE TIMES Clock in like a boss with a round-faced, stainless-steel and black watch TAG HEUER $4,450; shop-us.tagheuer.com. BULGARI $4,750; (800) BVLGARI. RADO $3,195; store.us.rado.com. CITIZEN $200; citizenwatch.com. DAVID YURMAN price upon request; (212) 752-4255.…

Background Check

FIRST REAL JOB: I was an ice cream scooper at Swensen's Ice Cream Parlor in Washington, D.C. Great workout for the arms. I didn't know how to work the cash register and subsequently quit/got fired. My boss was an 18-year-old dick. BEST CAREER ADVICE: Have fun at all costs (given to me by my high school physics teacher, Mr. Coyne). BEST FINANCIAL ADVICE: I'm still waiting for it. EARLY IN MY CAREER, I WISH SOMEONE WOULD HAVE TOLD ME: "You're right." I STILL GET NERVOUS WHEN: A wild animal is about to attack me, or if I have to make a toast at a party. MY MORNING ROUTINE: Up at 5:30. Run 12 to 17 miles. Swim 5 to 7 miles. Three or 4 jumping jacks. STANDARD BREAKFAST: Ten eggs over medium, a loaf of bread, and half a grapefruit. FITNESS REGIMEN: I don't give…

The Food Fighters

DIRECTOR STEPHANIE SOECHTIG, 37, spent more than three years investigating obesity in America. She tracked four families' efforts to lose weight, interviewed experts, and pored over testimony from food industry officials who, like the Big Tobacco executives of the 1980s, claim their products are healthy. Her research resulted in the buzzy new film Fed Up (in theaters May 9), narrated by Katie Couric, which reveals a 30-year campaign by the food lobby, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead the American public. MARIE CLAIRE: How did Fed Up come together? STEPHANIE SOECHTIG: It was Katie's idea. I was promoting my last film, Tapped, about the bottled water industry, on her show and told her if she wanted to do a documentary to give me a call. It was a cavalier thing to…

HERITAGE BRAND: My dad was a real estate developer, a car collector, and an amateur racer. SPEED LIMIT: In a family where people race, you're going to either get competitive or appreciate it from a different angle. My interest was always the experience—how a car makes you feel sexy, or badass, or funny. LICENSED TO WRITE: I ended up writing the Test Drive column for The Hollywood Reporter. I was intimidated by the Nissan GT-R. It's really powerful. But then I came around and had a love affair with it. As women, sometimes we're excited by the things that intimidate us. YOUNG LOVE: My first car was a 1987 V reg Austin Mini—basically a go-kart, but I fit 10 people. CURRENT RIDE: A 1988 Land Cruiser in L.A. and a…

These Girls Are on Fire

LUPITA NYONG'O AGE: 31 PROVENANCE: Mexico City CURRENT RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, NY BIG BREAK: 12 Years a Slave SEE HER NEXT IN: "I don't want to jinx it!"WHO KNEW? At 16, she helped cater a New Year's Eve party to celebrate the millennium. "I should've done something more interesting." "BEING CALLED GORGEOUS is not a bad thing!" says Lupita Nyong'o, blushing over an omelet, berries, and tea (she doesn't like coffee) at The Carlyle hotel in New York City. "But at the same time, I don't want to thrive on people's opinions of me." Those opinions are nothing but fawning, about everything from her bravura performance in 12 Years a Slave, which won her Academy and Screen Actors Guild best support-ing actress awards, to her flawless red-carpet fashion sense. "I wasn't a follower of…

SPLASHES OF COLOR THIS PAGE: TOP, $2,100, SUNGLASSES (WORN THROUGHOUT), $450, YELLOW BRACELET, $1,300, CÉLINE; WET SUIT (WORN AS BIKINI BOTTOMS), $350, MIKOH; WATCH, $3,500, BELL & ROSS; THIN BEAD BRACELET, $169, IWONA LUDYGA DESIGN; ROPE BRACELET, $55, MIANSAI BY MICHAEL SAIGER; BELT BAG, PRICE UPON REQUEST, EMILIO PUCCI; BACKPACK, $3,400, CHANEL. OPPOSITE PAGE: DRESS, PRICE UPON REQUEST, EMILIO PUCCI; NECKLACE, $195, ALEXIS BITTAR. ON EYES: SMASHBOX ALWAYS SHARP WATERPROOF KOHL LINER IN RAVEN. ON FACE: NAPOLEON PERDIS OFF DUTY TINTED MOISTURIZER IN LIGHT/MEDIUM. SPLASHES OF COLOR THIS PAGE: BRA, PRICE UPON REQUEST, FAUSTO PUGLISI; ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT (WORN AS BIKINI BOTTOMS), $230, N.L.P; MASK & FINS, $39.99 FOR SET (SNORKEL NOT SHOWN), SPEEDO. OPPOSITE PAGE: JACKET, $619, TOMMY HILFIGER; BRA, $595, GUCCI. ON BODY: NAPOLEON PERDIS SUMMER SUN SELF TANNING SPRAY. SOLAR POWER THIS PAGE: FRINGE DRESS, $2,800,…

Don't Mess With Texas Women

THE LONE STAR STATE—FAMOUS FOR RED-BLOODED, GUNSLINGING, RIB-EATING REPUBLICANS—IS INCREASINGLY TURNING BLUE, THANKS TO A GROUP OF FIRED-UP WOMEN WHO ARE DETERMINED TO TAKE TEXAS BACK FROM THE GOOD OL' BOYS. BY MELISSA DEL BOSQUE THE NOVEMBER MIDTERM ELECTIONS are still several months away, but inside a three-story brick building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, a maze of offices buzzes with dozens of 20-something, mostly female staffers drafting press releases and fundraising pitches on laptops while others work the phones, coordinating volunteer block-walkers for Democrat Wendy Davis' gubernatorial campaign. With donated desks and a funky brown leather couch that has a hastily scrawled DON'T SIT ON ME sign on it, the headquarters, inside the remnants of an old hotel, are part college dorm, part war room. Deputy campaign manager Terrysa Guerra, 32,…

You Think You Have Daddy Issues?

BY THE TIME I MOVED TO NEW YORK CITY FROM THE MIDWEST TO BE A GOSSIP COLUMNIST, MY BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN FATHER THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HELL. WHY DID I THINK WE COULD MAKE UP ON A WEEKLONG EUROPEAN CRUISE? ONE EVENING LAST SPRING, I helped my 74-year-old father into his dinner chair at a steak house on board the Azamara Quest cruise liner. It wasn't easy—at 6'3", he's a big man with a bad back and a bum knee. As the ship set sail from Barcelona to Sète, France, we were joined by four women. Introductions were made, the conversation flowed, and all the while I kept an eye on my right-wing, born-again, gun-collecting Tea Partier father, who can be a polarizing figure. My fears were unfounded. My dad was…

GYM LUXE Fitness apparel is going upscale this spring thanks to three new labels that offer way more than stretchy black pants. Live The Process Robyn Berkley (a certified yoga instructor and former partner at fashion PR firm People's Revolution) created a line of body-con pieces that could work in ballet class or on a trip to Bali. Alala While training for a triathlon, Denise Lee—one of the fashion execs who helped launch C. Wonder—came up with the idea for this fashion-meets-function line. The neoprene pieces are a standout. Slog This colorful Korean import is sold exclusively on carbon38.com, the Net-A-Porter of workout gear, which stocks other cool brands from around the globe, including Australia's Lorna Jane. MENTAL GETAWAY Wellness Hotel What it is: Even Hotels is a new hotel chain from InterContinental that features health-minded accommodations…

My Self-Made Man

HAVING LEARNED ALMOST EVERYTHING I know about dating from watching teen dramas like The O.C. and Gossip Girl, I expected to do some crazy things for love: get wrapped up in a lover's drug-smuggling ring, perhaps, or steal a rival's yacht. But helping my boyfriend in his transition from female to male was not an act of devotion I could ever have anticipated. I first met Liam in a coffee shop in my Bronx neighborhood three years ago. When he started a casual conversation in line, I was struck by his country-boy charm and cute gap-toothed grin. "What's your name?" I asked. His slow, swaying voice sped up: "Liam, but that's a recent thing because I'm transitioning—I'm transgender. I was born a girl, but I've always known I was a guy.…

Shopping Directory

FRONT COVER On Lupita Nyong'o: Christopher Kane DRESS, $3,460; net-a-porter.com. Graziela Gems BRACELET, $410; grazielagems.com. On Elizabeth Olsen: Altuzarra JACKET, $2,330 &PANTS, $995; barneys.com. On Kate Mara: Giambattista Valli Haute Couture DRESS, price upon request at Bergdorf Goodman; (212) 753-7300 for special order. Runa Jewelry EAR CUFF, price upon request; (347) 788-9549. On Elle Fanning: Burberry Prorsum DRESS, $2,495; burberry.com. On Emilia Clarke: Valentino JUMPSUIT, price upon request; valentino.com for stores. Djula EAR CUFF, $1,810 &STAR RING, $1,950; fragments.com. Hearts on Fire CLUSTER RING, price upon request; heartsonfire.com. BRA, editor's own. BRIEFS, Clarke's own. BEAUTY COVER On Nyong'o: Dior DRESS, price upon request &SCARF, $450; (800) 929-DIOR. Graziela Gems EAR CUFF, $290; grazielagems.com. On Olsen: Marni TOP, price upon request; marni.com for stores. On Mara: Fendi DRESS, price upon request; (212) 759-4646 for…

TAURUS (April 20–May 20) THE MOOD: Gratified THE FORECAST: Take the high road in a dispute and expect rewards around the 24th. LOVE: Mercury's magic may turn idle conversations into golden opportunities. MONEY: Clever ideas come naturally now, but they won't bear fruit until you act. Be decisive on the 12th. POWER DAY:May 24 GEMINI (May 21–June 20) THE MOOD: Forward-thinking THE FORECAST: Feeling a volcanic energy surge? Focus it on knocking out one important goal. LOVE: An on-again, off-again flirtation could steady once Mars comes out of hiding on the 19th. MONEY: It's OK to splurge! Your earnings will make up for it after the month's end. POWER DAY:May 19 CANCER (June 21–July 22) THE MOOD: Deliberating THE FORECAST: You're wise to strategize, but hold off on making major decisions for now. LOVE: Tap into your spontaneity, and luck could strike over the holiday…

20 Questions: Mindy Kaling

1. What brings you the greatest joy? Laughing. 2. What is your pet peeve? Moodiness. 3. What is the best advice you've been given? "Be kind." Greg Daniels, my mentor from The Office, told me that. 4. What app can you not live without? Hopscotch, an awesome coding app for kids that I use, too. 5. What TV show can't you miss? The Walking Dead. I have a big crush on Rick, the ragged/rugged sheriff. 6. What movie had the greatest ending? Bridget Jones's Diary. 7. What is on your liquor shelf? Mike's Hard Lemonade Frozen. 8. What is your greatest indulgence? I like to take my writing staff on trips. We went to Vegas last summer. I'd love to take them somewhere up north, like Redwood National Park. 9. What charities do you support? Pancan.org, a great…

Editor's Note: Cultural Exchange

SURE, THE UNLIMITED AMOUNTS of lipstick and mascara aren't bad, but my favorite part about being a beauty director? It's discovering the secrets that women from around the world pass down from generation to generation, which is why we have such a blast putting together this particular issue each year—it's basically a lively, you-swear-by-what?! conversation with ladies from all over the planet. And so we went everywhere: In the remote town of Djenné in Mali, West Africa, we found inspiring women who are striving to keep the cultural tradition of hair braiding alive and well (p. 46). We asked top editors from our portfolio of 33 foreign editions—from Hong Kong to Brazil—to share their beauty must-haves (p. 26). International style star and street photographer Garance Doré muses on that quintessential French…

Inspiration Board India

IN THE EXOTIC, mysterious land of maharajas, elephants, and goddesses, shringar (the art of adornment) reigns supreme. I was feeling especially shringar-y on a recent jaunt to Jaipur, the country's capital of jewels, jewels, and more jewels. (Hello, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and pearls!) The tradition isn't limited to swanning about in gorgeous gems and gilded saris: Fragrance is a significant part of self-adornment. While abroad, I learned from my extremely glamorous friends at Bulgari—the jewelry titan has long sourced many a rock from India—that its latest creation, a tuberose- and wood-laced perfume called Omnia Indian Garnet, was inspired by the rare mandarin garnet, a gorgeous amber-hued gem that looks like glass honey sparkling in the sunlight. The scent? It's divine, and the fabulous objet d'art bottle is a bit more…

Having A Moment Fresh Makers Japanese drugstores don't stock many deodorants, but they have hundreds of on-the-go "freshening" products. Now, some are making their way to the States. Sephora's sheets tamp down grease and invigorate complexions. Ban's body cloths cool on contact and leave skin powdery soft. And the Shiseido film blots sweat without taking off makeup. 1. SEPHORA Collection Cooling Mint Blotting Papers, $10. 2. BAN Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths in Restore, $3. 3. SHISEIDO Sweat & Oil Blotting Film, $12. Island Secret Move over, argan: The new It oil is dilo, from the revered dilo tree of Polynesia. The rare, antioxidant-rich hydrator is available in only a few products, including this new face and body cream made with organic ingredients grown on Wakaya (that would be the private island of David H. Gilmour,…

London: What I Love about Me

EMILY SEARES, 29 "I'm thankful for my sky-high cheekbones." ALICE ZIELASKO, 26 "I USED TO BE SELF-CONSCIOUS ABOUT BEING SMALL, BUT I'VE LEARNED TO ACCEPT MY TINY FRAME." "I love how I look like both my English mum and Chinese dad." GUEST EDITOR PEONY LIM, 26 This red-lipstick enthusiast shares her favorite finds in the Covent Garden district. GROUP OUTING: Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill (kaspars.co.uk) in the Savoy Hotel is great for big groups, but they're superstitious: If you're in a group of 13, staff adds one more to your party with a two-foot-tall wooden cat statue and even gives the feline a complete meal. If the Cornish crab doesn't tickle your fancy, it's certainly worth seeing a hand-carved cat being served among the likes of Kylie Minogue. DANCING FEET: From Swan Lake to…

Travel Edition Survival Guide

Q: No matter how much water I drink, my skin and lips get beyond parched when I fly. How can I land looking dewy as a milkmaid? —Katie Kwiatkowski, 30, Nutley, NJ THE EXPERT: New York City makeup artist Katey Denno SHE SAYS: Pack snacks with a high water content and/or essential fatty acids (they help keep skin plump): avocado, seaweed salad, citrus fruit, sliced cucumber, and unsalted almonds. Before boarding, wash your face with a creamy face wash, like Marie Veronique Organics Pacific Cleanser ($50); pat a few drops of your favorite all-natural oil—I'm loving Lina Hanson Global Face Serum ($85)—onto damp skin; and seal it with a moisturizer for sensitive skin. Be conscious of not licking your lips (it dehydrates them further), and use a nonpetroleum lip balm, like Burt's…

Road Test: The Eyes have It

The cat eye, perfected. BENEFIT COSMETICS They're Real! Push-Up Liner, $24. SIGHT LINES WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD ROCK THEIR LINER DIFFERENTLY. HERE ARE THE TOP TRENDS OUTSIDE THE U.S. RUSSIA Bigger is better in Russia, where winged eyeliner is decadent, dramatic, and more likely to catch the attention of a passing oligarch. MIDDLE EAST Traditionally used to keep dust out, kohl is still smudged into the inner rims to brighten the whites of the eyes. FRANCE Coupled with a coquettish flick at the outer corners, the super-slim French cat eye is chic without trying too hard. KOREA Maximizing cuteness is the objective of Korea's "puppy dog" look, where a short wing extends straight or downward from the outer corners. U.K. The land of Kate Moss loves its pencil smoldering and smudged into lashlines and inner rims above…

Global Insiders

"IN MY 20s, I TRIED EVERYTHING, BUT NOW I HAVE A TIGHTLY EDITED ARSENAL." LAURA ANCONA LOPEZ EXECUTIVE EDITOR, Marie Claire Brazil 1. MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Falsies Big Eyes by Volum'Express Mascara in Very Black, $9. 2. LANCÔME Teint Miracle Octinoxate Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Bisque 8N, $43. 3. NARS Illuminator in Copacabana, $30. 4. PANTENE Pro-V Weekly Deep Cleanse Purifying Shampoo, $5. "I depend on this to keep my straight, oily hair looking fresh." 5. AREZZO Sandals, $170. "Because I'm 5'11", I rarely wear heels. Luckily, Arezzo makes some killer flats." 6. KILL BILL MOVIE "I can thank Kill Bill for my kung fu addiction. I train up to four days a week, and I've never been stronger!" 7. THE ROLLING STONES GRRR! ALBUM "I can listen to the 'Streets of Love' track for hours." ALEX NOONAN BEAUTY DIRECTOR, Marie Claire Australia "WITH…

The New Face of Beauty

From 2000 to 2010, the number of mixed-race Americans rose 32 percent. KAY MONTANO: What was it like growing up as a mixed-race girl in a small town in England? I grew up in London, which was very diverse. But you had a different experience, right? THANDIE NEWTON: When I was 12, I went to a performing arts school where I was one of two girls who had dark skin. I would get principal roles because I was talented, but I was also brown. It was like my brownness became part of my visibility. Yet when I would visit Zimbabwe, where my mother is from, I was too "white." KM: So who did you consider beautiful? TN: My beauty ideals were fictional—characters in books, wild girls who went against the grain. It was always…

Essay: Chic Lit

Ooh la la! This month, check out the stationery, journals, iPhone cases, and more in Garance Doré's new Rifle Paper Co. collaboration. I'M A FRENCH WOMAN. This can be an intimidating idea—to me. You know, so many things are said about us: that we're stylish, beautiful, skinny, and great mothers. There is a whole category of books about French women. I've even bought a few of them. I wouldn't want to disappoint. The truth is, we come in every color, shape, and size. But we do follow certain rules that are so ingrained in us by our French mothers that perhaps we don't even realize that others don't live by them. And our rules are simple! For us, being chic and looking beautiful should appear—and I hate the word as much as…

Antiaging 10 Skin Secrets from the Ancient World

Ancient anti-aging secrets worked as well in Nefertiti's day as now. AS MUCH AS SCIENCE has advanced over the years, tried-and-true treatments still endure. "Women think that natural products harness some secret to why they've worked for thousands of years. But these remedies can take time, and women want results now," explains global beauty industry analyst Karen Grant of the NPD Group Inc. That's why researchers are racing to figure out the science behind these miracle cures and learning new ways to maximize their benefits. Passed along from generation to generation and now perfected with cutting-edge technology, these ancient skincare secrets could help us all find the fountain of youth. EAST ASIA PEARL ANCIENT SECRET:The Compendium of Materia Medica of the Ming Dynasty suggests applying pearl powder to moisturize skin—Chinese empresses even ingested the…

Field Guide: Mali The Braid Whisperers

IN THE DEEPLY SPIRITUAL West African nation of Mali, hair braiding is a ritual steeped in mystery, and traditional braiders are fluent in an unspoken language of styles that convey information about the wearer. I took the journey to dusty, windswept Djenné, a Mali town known for its beautiful mosque, to meet one such braider, Hawoye Gaba, and learn more about her craft. The shared patio of 46-year-old Gaba's adobe home is filled with women doing the wash as children scamper around. With chickens at her feet and a donkey looking over her shoulder, Gaba tells me how she wasn't supposed to be a braider. Her father's bloodline runs from an ancient king whose female descendants are henna body painters. But hair always enthralled her, and as a child, she coaxed…

International Edition: Hair Diaries

No matter where in the world you live, hairstyling takes time, money, and the right tools. ARTIST/STUDENT TEACHER KELLY FLORENCE JEFFS AGE: 24 CITY: Canterbury, England ANNUAL INCOME: $35,000 YEARLY SALON SPENDING: $250 HOME MAINTENANCE BUDGET: $133 Mane motto: "I would love to dye my hair pink or purple, and have even considered Miley Cyrus' cut, but I am currently training to teach in grammar schools and need to appear professional to secure a job." Style theory: "I was diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency a year ago, which makes my fine hair dry, so it breaks easily. I spend more on conditioners than cuts, and it's paying off—my doctor recently told me that my hair is strong enough that I can start coloring it again." Secret weapon: "I'm a big fan of the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner.…

The Coolest Spas In the World

Start saving your frequent-flier miles, because these aren't your grandma's resorts. We've been buffed, primed, and polished across the globe (hard work, we know) in order to bring you a curated list of getaways that you'd actually want to spend your vacay days on. Not to worry, staycationers—we've included at-home treatments, too DIOR INSTITUT AT ES SAADI GARDENS & RESORTS (ESSAADI.COM) MARRAKECH, MOROCCO CHECK IT OUT: Though it's handily close to the city's legendary bazaars, this palace retreat is nestled in the kind of lush gardens you'd expect from a Moroccan paradise and boasts views of the Atlas Mountains. Outfitted in artisanal rugs, intricately carved furniture, and opulent silk, the sweet suites feel majorly exotic. SIGNATURE TREATMENT: Make like a princess and bask in the traditional hammams at the palace spa, or head to…

GO FISH ROCK A FISHTAIL BRAID ALL DAY AT THE BEACH; THEN UNDO AND ALLOW TO AIR-DRY FOR GISELE-ESQUE WAVES WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF A BLOWDRYER. ON HAIR:Garnier Fructis Style De-Constructed Beach Chic Texturizing Spray. Top, $25, American Apparel. BEAUTY EDITOR: ERIN FLAHERTY GOOD EXPOSURE BECAUSE WE KNOW YOU WOULDN'T DARE ATTEMPT A DAMAGING BASE TAN, FAKE BAKE BY BRUSHING ON AN SPF-INFUSED BRONZER FOR FREE-RADICAL-FREE GLORIOUS COLOR. ON FACE: Clarins Bronzing Duo SPF 15 Mineral Powder Compact in Light. Dress, price upon request, Chloé POP OF COLOR WATERMELON-COLORED LIP TINTS CHIC UP A BARELY-THERE LOOK AND PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED SPF. WE LIKE OPTIONS FROM NEUTROGENA, NIVEA, AND FRESH, TO NAME A FEW. ON LIPS: Neutrogena Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20 in Sunny Berry. NATURAL BEAUTY MAKE LIKE BESTIES WITH AN ABSOLUTELY EFFORTLESS-TO-APPLY CLEAR-MASCARA WAND TO DEFINE BROWS AND LASHES WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE YOU…

Workbook Make Waves

Stick with creamy bronzes for a sun-kissed look sans the UV rays 1. TOM FORD Costa Azzurra Eau de Parfum, $210. 2. ESSIE Nail Polish in Spin the Bottle, $9. 3. URBAN DECAY Naked Skin Beauty Balm SPF 20 in Naked Dark, $34. 4. MARY KAY Bronzing Powder in Medium-Dark, $18. 5. BECCA Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Guava/Moonstone, $27. 6. PHILOSOPHY Miracle Worker Anti-Aging Liquid Makeup SPF 30 in Shade 7, $40. 7. STILA Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Bronzing Beauty Balm SPF 30, $38. 8. ESTéE LAUDER Double Wear Stay-in-Place Brow Lift Duo in Rich Brown, $26. 9. MAC Pro Clear Gloss, $21. 10. RIMMEL LONDON Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint in Peach Flush, $3. 11. CATWALK BY TIGI Session Series Salt Spray, $19. 12. GIORGIO ARMANI Sun Fabric…

Prix D'excellence Beauty Awards

This year marks the 28th installment of our best-beauty-products-in-the-world awards. Each prize is meticulously selected by our United Nations–like jury of international journalists and rewards both innovation and that intangible "wow" factor. This year, we're thrilled to honor a classic antiaging serum based on sleep research (recently updated with the latest technology); a protective fluid to make bare skin look "perfect"; the ideal rich, smooth-as-velvet lip color; an amazing new collection from the ultimate fashion house turned beauty giant; and much more. The winners (including the international Special Jury Prize and three American awards) faced some serious competition to make it to these pages, but now they're all yours. CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15, $58; Le Volume De Chanel, $30. CHANEL Le Jour De Chanel Morning Reactivating Face…

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