Indholdsfortegnelse for August 2021 i InStyle

On April 24, I jumped on the Acela from New York to Washington, D.C., for the first InStyle photo shoot I had attended since January 2020. I hugged my friend and colleague, executive editor Sarah Cristobal (last sighting, February 2020), and we headed off to shoot the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. The Department of the Interior, not far from the National Mall, is a heavyset, late-deco structure built in 1936 by the Roosevelt Administration. It is very…gray. You walk toward Haaland’s office through a hallway flanked by portraits of Interior secretaries past: mainly middle-aged white men, often astride some sort of steed. Haaland’s (severely overdue) hiring stands in direct and welcome contrast to all of this. When she was sworn into office on March 18,…

ON SET Hudson (in a Fendi jacket, Gucci T-shirt, belt, and skirt, Hysteria by Happy Socks socks, Sophie Buhai hoops, and Giuseppe Zanotti heels) poses for photographer Chrisean Rose at our Los Angeles shoot. FAVORITE ARTISTS GROWING UP? “I started listening to gospel and then grew into old-school music like Motown, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Stevie Wonder, all the way up to Xscape, SWV, 702, and Boyz II Men.” BEAUTY ESSENTIAL? Olay Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25. BOOKS THAT IMPACTED YOU? “Most certainly the Bible. I also found The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne, very inspiring.” DREAM ROLE? “Calliope, the primary muse in the film version of Hercules the musical.” ULTIMATE WARDROBE STAPLE? Diamond studs from Neil Lane. TOP RED-CARPET MOMENT? “The orange Versace…

1 Amanda Gorman The first National Youth Poet Laureate and breakout star of the 2021 presidential inauguration reflects on instant fame and the power of the pen. What does “badass” mean to you? Being my fullest self without apology. Did you ever think a poem would make you a public figure? I had no idea of the ways in which my life would change after my inaugural poem. While I didn’t expect that prominence to fall to me so suddenly, I’ve long believed in the public calling and necessity of poets. To me, they’ve always been the rock stars of civilization. Performing at an inauguration despite being scared out of my mind is the most badass thing I’ve ever done. What do you hope people take away from your work?…

Fresh Picks Dark and moody florals are really growing on us. Extra Credit Give your look a little lift with these eye-catching fashion flourishes. NECK BOWS CARGO POCKETS PRINTED SCARVES You Know You Want It Master the art of bohemian glamour with Isabel Marant’s mix of fiery red leather and free-spirited patterns. FETCH AND CARRY What’s better than a big, roomy tote? One with a striking sunset shade. Basically Perfect Get your wardrobe ready for the aftertimes with these enduring and effortless classics. 1 TWEED JACKET 2 DAY-TO-NIGHT WATCH 3 STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS 4 CROSSBODY BAG 5 WHITE SNEAKERS 6 BUTTON-FRONT BLOUSE 7 GOLD RING STACK…

Lemon-juice-and-toothpaste facials that supposedly clear acne. Detox diets that “reverse” disease. A “hack” for shiny hair that uses egg, mayonnaise, and…Sprite. We’ve all seen (and, OK, maybe tried) the viral beauty and health remedies sweeping through Instagram and TikTok. According to a 2019 survey from the Cleveland Clinic, almost half of Americans get their health advice from social media. The problem, finds a 2020 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is that nearly 90 percent of influencers are spreading inaccurate health information—unproven at best, dangerous at worst. Enter the “straight-talk doctors”—a growing number of derms and physicians taking over our feeds who are speaking up, debunking myths, and bringing the scientific research. “There are a lot of people on social media saying, ‘I’m a…

While most people start decorating their home by deciding where to put furniture, Christopher Griffin, aka the Plant Kween, began by mapping out where the sun’s rays landed. “When I was looking for an apartment, I knew I needed lots of light, and my bedroom has these two beautiful south-facing windows,” they say. “I thought it would be so lovely to wake up amongst greenery. From my bed, I watched how the sun moved throughout the day, and I noticed it really hit the wall, so that’s where I concentrated the plants.” Griffin, who is the assistant director of the LGBTQ+ center at New York University, is most widely known by their Instagram persona, @PlantKween, a platform that provides joyful, inclusive, foliage-forward interior and style inspiration to more than 300,000…

What’s it like living with so many dogs? Do they all get along? Having three is like having one—and Chicken, Slim, and Hercules are like The Three Musketeers. They are in love and don’t like to be separated. They sleep in a homemade tent together and go to bed at 9:30 P.M. and wake up at 8 A.M. like clockwork. All three are incredibly spoiled and will only eat baked chicken, salmon, cream cheese, carrots, and [freshly made] food from The Farmer’s Dog. Sadly, Chicken recently had to get her stomach pumped because she indulged in a piece of chocolate cake when no one was looking. She jumped up on the table and within minutes there were only crumbs left! Tell us about their personalties. Hercules, a rescue, is not…

During the third season of American Idol auditions, a young Jennifer Hudson strolls in sporting a black sleeveless dress and a sunny smile. The Chicago native, then 23 years old, announces that she will be singing “Share Your Love with Me,” popularized by Aretha Franklin, to slight skepticism from judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell. (“We’re going to expect something better than a cruise-ship performance, right?” Jackson inquires after it is revealed that Hudson just wrapped up a job on a Disney cruise line.) Not one minute later, the trio are visibly stunned by her moving rendition, which blew the roof off the building. Jackson even goes so far as to declare that she is “absolutely brilliant, the best singer I’ve heard so far,” and they unanimously decide…

The ever-mounting success of Camille Cottin, whom you likely know best as Andrea, the swaggering heartbreaker from Netflix’s French hit Call My Agent!, is a sign that intelligent life still exists in the universe. At 42, she’s an unlikely age to land her first starring role opposite a Hollywood heavyweight (that would be Matt Damon in Tom McCarthy’s sublime Stillwater), but the theater-trained Parisian has already carved out an enviable career in France playing “that woman.” Not the femme fatale, the ingenue, or the manic pixie side piece, but the complicated figure who’s both fucked-up and funny, vulnerable, sexy, proud, and cool as hell. The kind of multidimensional, fascinatingly imperfect female character who was once rare but who has, thank God, been proliferating in the golden age of television, with…

My hero, all of my life, has been Fred Astaire. Not only was he one of the greatest dancers ever, but also he was so stylish and gorgeous. I had been modeling for about four years when I was cast in my first film, The Boy Friend, in 1969. It was a musical that had lots of tap dancing, so I watched Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies obsessively to prepare. When it was released in America in 1971, I flew out to Los Angeles. I was at the MGM offices and somebody asked me, “Is there anyone you’d like to meet while you’re in Hollywood?” Of course, I mentioned Fred. At the time, I was only 21 years old; Fred was around 70. They told me that he was…

All dressed up and nowhere to go (because we’re in lockdown for the week) —@LABYRINTHOFCOLLAGES Couldn’t just leave her on the shel —@SHESBASICALLY [June 2021] may be the best issue, ever. Andra’s on the cover, Paula Pell talks about escaping into comedy AND prep is back. —@AMYLYLE RAVE REVIEWS I’m a longtime subscriber, and I must say the May 2021 issue is your best ever. I have so many pages folded in to read, reread, or just pore over: J.Lo, Nicole Kidman, Keke Palmer, Pat McGrath, Zoey Deutch and Lea Thompson, and the adorable Leslie Jordan. Plus, Best Beauty Buys. I’m never throwing out this issue! —ELIZABETH MCGUINESS, Centereach, N.Y. This is the best magazine I have read in a long time. The articles are very interesting, and the fashion…

THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT Dressing to reenter the world? Tommy Hilfiger’s new collaboration with Romeo Hunte is the perfect place to begin. Inspired by the New York designers’ love of preppy staples and punchy streetwear, the colorful collection is too cool not to show off in real life. Tee Party Michael Stars commemorates 35 years of breezy essentials by reissuing colorful screen-printed T-shirts originally released in the ’90s (pictured above on co-founders Suzanne Lerner and Michael Cohen). Get a Leg Up Evening-centric accessories designer Amina Muaddi teams up with Wolford on the just the right foundation pieces to go with her ultraglamorous line. Watch Yourself Omega gears up for this summer’s Olympic Games with the Seamaster Diver 300M Tokyo 2020, a slick stainless-steel timepiece inspired by the Olympics’s navy-and-white emblem. High…

Two summers ago, I was suspended 50 feet above the sand on the shoreline of Mexico in a pair of yellow culottes. I turned to my friend and creative other half, Kristen Wiig, and realized we were thinking the same thing: “We are gonna die.” We were shooting a scene for Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and it was the part of the movie where our characters jump off of a cliff and our culottes inflate like parachutes, gently guiding us in a swaying, floating motion down to the sand. (I know. You kind of have to see it.) In real life, when you’re suspended in a harness, you don’t feel weightless or “zippy” like Tinker Bell. You feel every ounce of your actual body weight wrestling…

If you love bike shorts, try… Miniskirts Why not show some extra leg when the world sees you outside of a Zoom screen? Keep the proportions in check with a sleek pair of ballet flats. If you love sweatpants, try… Slouchy Trousers The relaxed silhouette makes switching to real waistbands a breeze—and looks fantastic with a skinny, ribbed knit. If you love button-fronts, try… Cropped Blazers Polished but edgy, they’re a guaranteed way to take high-waist pants to the next level. If you love housedresses, try… Skirt Sets Low on outfit ideas? Let these perfectly coordinated pieces do the hard work for you.…

The Female Influence I was raised by strong women and continue to be inspired by them. Women who are fearless in their approach to living tend to appreciate my work, and vice versa. [A badass has] unrelenting courage in the face of all obstacles. For example, Amanda Gorman is breaking the mold of what it means to be a poet, a household name, and a leader. It was thrilling for me to be a small part of her very big [Super Bowl] moment [by dressing her in Moschino]. Culture Curator I love creating for pop stars. My work tends to be a megaphone for them to further amplify their message. I’ve been spoiled to have made indelible images with not only Britney [Spears] and Rihanna but a list of stars…

WHY YOU SHOULD GO There’s something enigmatic about Malibu. It’s worldly, international, and creative yet also is a small, salty seaside town with a village mentality. Expect slow days with good music, great cocktails, sunset surf sessions, and beach bonfires. You’ll leave wanting more. WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO EAT I am biased, but there’s nowhere like The Surfrider Hotel (1), [which I co-founded with my husband]. We designed it to be your very own California beach house and because only guests are allowed on the premises, it feels like a private club. We have a wide array of activities—including beach yoga, sound baths, meditation, and surf instruction. Plus our bar (2) and restaurant overlook Surfrider Beach and offer a menu made with organic produce from local farmers. So…

My friend gifted me this book a few years ago. The cover alone is breathtaking, and as a Black queer person, it was nice to see through that gaze. The way they capture Black people, and, specifically, Black queer people, is empowering and honest. This book has been a centerpiece in my apartment ever since I received it. I’m trying to match this energy in the rest of my home—lots of big, statement-making things good for a creature of comfort.…

Cover: Chrisean Rose; styling: Law Roach/The Only Agency; hair: Kiyah Wright/Muze Hair; makeup: Adam Burrell/A-Frame Agency; manicure: Rocky Nguyen/Rocky Nguyen Nails; set design: Daniel Horowitz/Jones MGMT; production: Kelsey Stevens Production p. 5: Chrisean Rose p. 6: Clockwise from top left: Camila Falquez/Thompson; Mark Lim; Camila Falquez/Thompson; Chrisean Rose (3); Jennifer Livingston p. 8: Clockwise from top right: Camila Falquez/Thompson; courtesy Laura Brown; Chrisean Rose; courtesy Laura Brown p. 9: Clockwise from top right: Vincenzo Dimino; styling: Stephanie Peréz-Gurri; hair and makeup: Deana Melluso/L’Atelier NYC; model: Ashley Karah/The Industry NY; Emma Trim; styling: Stephanie Peréz-Gurri; hair: Fernando Torrent/L’Atelier NYC; makeup: Linda Gradin/L’Atelier NYC; manicure: Nori Yamanaka/See Management; model: Emily van Raay/Elite Models; courtesy Bonfire (3); Brian Henn p. 10: Clockwise from top left: courtesy @shesbasically; Chrisean Rose; Shaniqwa Jarvis; courtesy @lovemetallics;…

GLEAM QUEEN We’ve taken a shine to sparkly gemstones and metallic textures…

As a model, how do you define beauty on your own terms? For so long, the conversation around beauty has been kind of narcissistic and shallow, and it needs to be very honest. You don’t wake up and feel amazing every day. Mascara doesn’t help that, although sometimes it does a bit. But not feeling alone, seeing ourselves in people, and having our stories told impact how we feel. Even now at 29, it still gives me butterflies to see parts of myself reflected in beauty. I truly believe that I feel the most beautiful because I have worked on myself. I’ve worked on self-confidence, learned how to set boundaries, and surrounded myself with people who radiate good energy. I’m not even near my peak because the more I know…

Good Vibes Only Summer is no time for subtlety. Have fun and make a statement with these standout products. Made with a Mission These emerging brand founders are flipping the script with game-changing launches. That’s pretty badass. DIEUX Co-founders Marta Freedman, Joyce de Lemos, and Charlotte Palermino pride themselves on remaining transparent about ingredients and efficacy. “My hope is that we will encourage the industry to shift away from gimmicks and marketing trends and toward more effective, intentional, and thoughtful products,” says de Lemos. Their latest launch, the Deliverance serum, reinforces that they do skin care differently. RADSWAN “RadSwan is the wig upgrade that all Black women deserve and the revolution the hair industry needs,” says founder Freddie Harrel. Synthetic fibers replicate natural hair textures while a transparent base seamlessly…

When the guy who plays the Hulk gives you a nickname, you run with it. “We showed up at a friend’s birthday party for their 10-year-old, and Mark Ruffalo was there. He yelled, ‘Oh my god, it’s the Butcher Girls,’” recalls Jocelyn Guest, who, along with her life-and-work partner, Erika Nakamura, is part of the aforementioned duo. Over the years they have earned a reputation as the go-to local, sustainable, and humanely sourced meat experts, so when they arrive at backyard barbecues, they’re usually directed to the nearest Weber, Traeger, or Big Green Egg and handed some tongs. “Nine times out of 10, people expect us to run the grill,” says Nakamura. “It’s fine, and it’s fun.” For Guest, it makes socializing easier. “I hate making small talk, so if…

BOOKS All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis (1) “This collection of essays was written by women who are at the forefront of the climate crisis. I like reading about how every part of the earth is connected, and what we can do to continue respecting and preserving our natural resources.” Bright Green Future “I love Greg Schwartz’s perspective on environmentalism, so his book [co-written with Trevor Decker Cohen] is next on my reading list.” TV Mare of Easttown (2) “Kate Winslet is amazing in this, as usual. I’m a few episodes in and can’t wait to watch the rest of the story unfold.” The White Lotus (3) “I love the title and love to laugh.” Nine Perfect Strangers “I may be biased, but I…

It was the right place, the right time, the right jewelry, and the right girl when select pieces from the Cartier Collection, bound for the American Museum of Natural History, ended up on icon and animal conservationist Lauren Hutton. Set to appear in the upcoming “Beautiful Creatures: Jewelry Inspired by the Animal Kingdom” exhibit in N.Y.C., these works of art (legends in their own right among bijoux enthusiasts) were all together in the wild for the first time—that is, outside of a case in an exhibition. “When I saw the jewelry all spread out, there were about seven bodyguards around it, and they looked a little afraid of me because I just charged in, grabbed the snake by the head, and said, ‘Wow! Look at this!’” says Hutton, recalling her…