Marie Claire’s Sexy 101 List

Which cosmetics, beauty trends and industry pros made Marie Claire’s Sexy 101 List?


Sexiest lipstick: NARS Belle de Jour


Sexiest fragrance: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb


Sexiest hair: Christina Ricci's bob


Sexiest hairstylist: Orlando Pita


Sexiest makeup bag must: Soap & Glory Sexy MotherPucker Lip Gloss


Sexiest self tanner: Prescriptives Good in Bed


Sexiest color: Purple


Sexiest lashes: Clinique Lash Power


Sexiest polish: CND Nail Gloss

For the remaining 92 “celebs, splurges, trends, and places that will leave you begging for more,” pick up Marie Claire’s August 2008 issue.

Why Bother: Maggie Gyllenhaal's Nails for Marie Claire, August 2008

For the August 2008 issue of Marie Claire, manicurist Tabitha mixed an arsenal of MAC nail polishes to create the perfect cement gray for cover girl Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Too bad her hands are obscured in every shot.

And the behind-the-scenes pics on the magazine’s website are too small to appreciate the hue.

Thanks, MC. Thanks for nuthin’.

Can’t Get Enough Sex? Pick Up Marie Claire

The movie’s only been out for a week, and you’ve seen it multiple times. The film made you nostalgic, so you broke out your SATC box set and have taking a trip down memory lane with Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. You downloaded the soundtrack and memorized all of the words to Fergie’s "Labels Or Love." But you’re still hungry from more Sex. How do you satiate your appetite? Marie Claire has you covered, literally.

The magazine dabbled in some four-play for its July 2008 cover. At the newsstands, Sarah Jessica Parker will be the face you see. Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon will be randomly sent to the mailboxes of Marie Claire subscribers.

Get Heidi Klum's Marie Claire Cover Look

Heidi Klum strikes a pose for the cover of Marie Claire's June 2008 issue.

“Balance a smoky, dramatic eye with a neutral lip for a look that’s custom made for the cover of a magazine – or a night out!” –Linda Hay, Victoria’s Secret makeup artist

Get the look with these makeup and hair products from Victoria's Secret.

Marie Claire Wants To Hear From You

Do you have a comment about something you read in Marie Claire? They’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Every month, Marie Claire chooses one ‘Reader of the Month’ who will receive an exclusive beauty bag put together by their beauty editors. Send your emails to Editor in Chief, Joanna Coles.

Virtual Reality

Want to test the hotest new trends, without the commitment? Why not try a virtual makeover? Here are a few of my favorites:

Who needs to end up on the wrong side of the scissors? Try on hairstyles at the Marie Claire Virtual Hair Salon. Make an informed choice by uploading your photo (or choose from our library of models) and virtually try on a variety of popular cuts, colors, and styles.

With InStyle.com’s Hollywood Hair Makeover, you can try on your favorite star styles and colors before you make a trip to the salon. Get Jennifer Aniston’s beachy waves or Jessica Simpson’s blonde – with a click of your mouse. Just upload your photo or choose a model with similar face shape and complexion. With new styles added every month, the possibilities are endless and the commitment is zero! Print your favorite looks or email them to friends!

Ready for a free, fun, no-hassle virtual makeover? The iVillage Makeover-o-Matic virtual makeover game lets you try on virtual hairstyles, makeup and accessories with your own photo or a model photo. Select from hundreds of hairstyles, cosmetic colors and accessories in the privacy of your own home.

Want to try on hundreds of CoverGirl shades? Just install the CG Makeup Mirror! It's easy, fast and free to install, and takes less than 2 minutes to download to your computer. The CG Makeup Mirror is certified virus-free and is safe for your computer.

First Class

Fern Mallis is the SVP of IMG Fashion and the brains behind New York fashion week. She launched Mercedes-Benz fashion weeks in Los Angeles and Miami, and oversees runway shows from Milan to Mumbai. I still hold a bit of a grudge against Ms. Mallis for her part in voting Jeffrey Sebelia the winner of Project Runway’s third season, but have to admit…the woman does have impeccable taste.

The November issue of Marie Claire gives us a glimpse into this world-traveler’s carry-on bag.

Lash Lust: Kevyn Aucoin The Mascara in Black
“The Japanese volumizing technology in the formula is genius.”

Unzipped: Sephora Makeup Bag
“I love all of the zippered compartments that fit my hundreds of beauty samples.”

Skin So Soft: Wexler MMPI Skin Regenerating Serum
“I use it before takeoff, and my skin feels smooth and dewy.”

Air Kiss: Flirt! Squeeze Me Super Shiny Lipgloss
“It’s moisturizing without being sticky, and its natural color doesn’t scream.”

Winter Glow: Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder
“Bobbi knows a good natural tan.”

Lip Locked: MAC Frost Lipstick in Gilty Kiss
“This light-catching lipstick is my staple for photo shoots.”

Golden Eye: Smashbox Eye Shadow Quad in Ambient
“These metallic shades best compliment my coloring.”

Fresh Faced: Dr. Jessica Wu Gentle Foaming Cleanser
“This cleans my face after all that stale plane air but doesn’t strip natural oils.”

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Three for (Every) One

Marie Claire's website has a great article about three classic haircuts that every woman can pull off. How fierce are the Barbies in these pics?

The Bob

How to wear it: Make sure your ends reach your shoulders (if your hair is curly, they should fall just past your shoulders to compensate for shrinkage). Then lightly razor the tips so that they flip a bit, says Rodney Groves, a stylist for Kerastase at Vartali Salon in New York (he created the looks here).

What you don't want: the blunt-cut, overly "round" bob favored by your local weatherwoman.

How to style: Run mousse through damp hair, then blow-dry with a paddle brush. Finish with smoothing cream.

MC recommends: Sebastian Originals Threads Cream

Long and Layered

How to wear it now: The layers should be choppy and irregular and should start no higher than the jaw, says Rodney Groves.

How to style: Douse damp hair with volumizer; air-dry, then wrap inch-wide sections around a large curling iron to create loose spirals (start curls several inches from the root). Finger-fluff to finish.

MC recommends: Kerastase Resistance Expanseur Extra-Corps

The Pixie

How to wear it now: The hair should be longer on top, then thinned out with choppy layers on the sides and bottom to keep the 'do from becoming too bushy (particularly if your hair is thick or curly), says Groves.

How to style: Comb mousse through damp hair, then rough-dry with your hands and a blow-dryer. Finish by running a flatiron over just the ends to accentuate their piecey-ness.

MC recommends: Clairol Herbal Essences Extrahold Mousse