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First Change Is Good

When we first started discussing our annual Changemakers issue back in November, the one thing I knew for certain was that Stacey Abrams needed to be our cover star. This was before her full impact on the 2020 election was clear (before Georgia had been called for Biden-Harris and two months before the state’s historic runoff election), but proof of Abrams’s commitment to fighting for change in her state and in her country was ubiquitous—and unyielding. “There’s nothing permanent about the change that we’re making until people believe it’s a change they should defend and maintain,” Abrams tells writer Ashley C. Ford in our profile, found on page 60. “And so every election, every fight, you’ve got to remind people that they have the capacity to win, and you have…

First Change Is Good

NOVELTY CARDIGANS

The Expert: Karrie Meiklereid, creative director of the Style Room MARIE CLAIRE: What twists are you seeing on sweaters this spring? KARRIE MEIKLEREID: Details like jeweled buttons, ribbon fasteners, and oversize collars are adding a feminine, vintage vibe. MC: How would you style one? KM: While many of us are still working from home, this kind of cardigan is great for “above the keyboard” dressing. For a weekday, wear your cardigan alone or layered over a turtleneck. On the weekends, pair it with a slip dress. It’s easier to wear a cardigan for a night out, unlike a traditional sweater. MC: How do you take care of pieces like this? KM: Hand or machine wash them on the delicate cycle in cold water. Then, lay them flat to dry so that…

NOVELTY CARDIGANS

The Expert: Julie Woodward, plastic surgeon and SkinCeuticals adviser MARIE CLAIRE: What causes dark spots? JULIE WOODWARD: There are different forms of hyperpigmentation—things that are congenital, like freckles or lentigines (liver or age spots), and then there’s post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can come from anything that inflames your skin, whether it’s a laser or acne. A really bad sunburn can also irritate the skin and cause hyperpigmentation. MC: What ingredients are most effective at treating spots? JW: Antioxidants decrease inflammation and do a great job of protecting the skin from oxidative damage caused by UV and infrared rays, alcohol, eating too [much fried food], not sleeping, all that stuff. Inflammation is ultimately what triggers hyperpigmentation. MC: How can I prevent spots in the first place? JW: By cleansing first thing in the…

April Reading Cheat Sheet

For fans of: Eat Pray Love, author Elena Ferrante, traveling Read: WHEREABOUTS By Jhumpa Lahiri (April 27, Knopf) The Pulitzer winner is back with a series of dazzling vignettes that follow a professor in Rome as she contemplates solitude and connection. She runs into ex-lovers on the sidewalk, listens to women talk about their families, and visits the seaside. While so many are braving the pandemic alone, this fragmented novel radiates urgency. For fans of: ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat, YouTube chef Maangchi, Stephanie Danler’s Sweetbitter Read: CRYING IN H MART By Michelle Zauner (April 20, Knopf) In this extension of her viral New Yorker essay of the same title, the singer-songwriter (better known as Japanese Breakfast) pens a moving memoir that celebrates her late mother’s life and examines how cooking helped her forge a Korean American identity of her own. For…

April Reading Cheat Sheet

IT’S NOMA’S TIME

“What the fuck?” is perhaps Noma Dumezweni’s most used phrase, and fittingly so, since the British actress considers the expression the best description of her life’s journey thus far. At 51, she’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, following a rare successful crossover from theater to film and television. “The universe seems to be delivering really lovely surprises, which I am really grateful for but I would never [have] put in my narrative,” she says, lounging on a mustard-yellow sofa in her sunlit Manhattan apartment. She’s as warm and unexpected as her surroundings, even as she spills coffee—a stark departure from her cool, calm, and collected demeanor as Haley Fitzgerald in last year’s standout The Undoing. The role cemented her boldfaced-name status and was a natural entrée to her next…

IT’S NOMA’S TIME

What happens when your high school nightmares are manifested into sitcom fodder? Chad, a sidesplitting show about the brutal, cringeworthy, and lonely pangs of adolescence as seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy, played by the Saturday Night Live alum. Here, the comedian shares her favorite things to watch, read, and listen to. The last show I binge-watched was Pretend It’s a City. The next show I plan on binge-watching is The Wire; I’m only 18 years late to it. The next book on my list is A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara. The best podcast I’ve listened to recently is Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel. A movie with a great ending is Promising Young Woman. The show that can always make me laugh is Succession. The book every woman should read once in…

Where do we go from here?

After living in a state of suspended animation for more than a year, what will one wear once things normalize? After being shut-ins for so long, do women return to their seats at the table in sweats? Certainly not if Max Mara has anything to say about it. Working in isolation from his country home in the U.K., Max Mara creative director Ian Griffiths found himself surrounded by his collection of Italian Renaissance art books. It was from his love of the great masters of that period (and the clothing of the heroines in their work) that the inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2021 season was born. From this jumping-off point, Griffiths looked to an installation created by Corin Sworn, a Max Mara Art Prize for Women winner, in which she drew…

Where do we go from here?

Spring cleaning is not just a pursuit in decluttering but also a time to shed the items that no longer serve you well, including clothing. The first thing Lili Pettit, professional organizer and founder of Clutter Healing, has her clients do during a spring-cleaning session is set an intention. “Spring is the time to plant the seeds you want to sow at the end of the season,” she says. “Why do you have 17 black sweaters? Do you really love them all?” You don’t have to call yourself a minimalist to see why the answer is, repeatedly, no. This month, invest in five key pieces you’ll keep coming back to—from classic-with-a-twist pearl drop earrings to an upgraded cable-knit sweater. “Have things in your closet that feel like a warm hug,” Pettit…

Spanning oceans, accessories brand Pura Utz (loose translation: “amazing quality”) aims to use design to empower women globally. Founder and creative director Anna Waller Andrés is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, while partner Bernabela Sapalú and her daughter Elisa employ and train a team of 20-plus women out of Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Their goal: to give women a platform to earn a sustainable income through their craft. Each piece (fruity necklaces, floral bags) is handmade using traditional Mayan weaving, embroidery, and beading techniques. The Peach Flower Dream bag (shown here) is made up of 55,500 tiny glass beads and features a handwoven top and embroidered bottom that took three women four days to make.…

Lockets have been distinctly personal since becoming popular in the 16th century, but their history is perhaps more colorful than you realized. Though their most common contents were snippets of hair from a loved one, in the 1500s the necklaces could also hold bezoars (small stones from animal stomachs, believed to provide protection to the wearer). Legend has it that one even held the owner’s own amniotic sac! While filling lockets with body parts has fallen out of favor, streamlined silhouettes and shapes are in vogue. “Antique lockets were typically ornate, often with elaborate hand-engraved patterns. Contemporary lockets are usually simpler in design,” explains Elizabeth Doyle, co-owner of antique and vintage jewelry boutique Doyle & Doyle and jewelry historian. Today’s quieter designs showcase the beauty of the materials and craftsmanship. JEWELRY: PHOTOGRAPHS…

Grand New Party?

For many Republican leaders, this moment in history—a pandemic, an economy on life support, a violent insurrection at the Capitol, and a second presidential impeachment—has called into question the values, ideals, and alliances of their party. Some can’t admit political defeat, others can’t stop spewing QAnon conspiracies, and then there are those holding tight to traditional party ideals, like small government and fiscal and social conservatism. With nearly 140,000 Republicans having quit the party this past January alone (in the 25 states with readily available data), it’s clear something must be done. We asked leading conservative women what to make of the past four years and how to approach the next. One point stood out: It’s time for the good old boys’ club to go. As Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY21), founder…

Grand New Party?

THE DO-GOODER PLOY

IN OCTOBER 2020, SOMEONE—or something—slid into Nicole Blair’s Instagram DMs. “We would love to collaborate with you as an ambassador,” read the message sent by Made With Melanin, a company selling T-shirts, jewelry, and key chains emblazoned with phrases like “Black Lives Matter.” “We would love to share a discount with you for everything on the site.” Many Instagram users have grown accustomed to receiving such messages. Oftentimes, the missive is sent not by a person but by a bot aiming to convince an eager user to buy cheap product up front and promote the brand on her own channels later. The request hinges on a desire to commodify our social-media reach, to seem influential, and, perhaps, to align with a company that shares our values. Over the past few years, amid a…

THE DO-GOODER PLOY

Nearly one in 10 Americans have moved (or had someone move in with them) because of the pandemic—many of them city dwellers fleeing to the burbs. Some feared coughing in close quarters; others couldn’t make the rent. Jane,* a 28-year-old banker, couldn’t justify the $1,100 she was spending on her apartment in Manhattan’s Seaport District, which she shared with four roommates. So last June, she became one of many young adults who moved in with their parents. But living under your folks’ roof has its…challenges. Now, Jane is back in the bloodthirsty New York market, looking to rent a place she can call her own. Here, Rachel Rabinovich, financial planner at Ellevest, and Nyasia Casey, real estate broker and YouTuber in NYC, share their tips for budgeting to live alone. Know…

THE BEAUTY OF SUSTAINABILITY

1. The New Celeb Ecowarriors From the Pinkett Smith clan comes Hey Humans, a new personal-care brand at Target that aims to make planet-friendly vegan products accessible to all. (Everything from the body wash to the toothpaste is under $6.) Even better: The cheerful-looking bottles and tubes are 99 percent plastic free and 100 percent recyclable or biodegradable. Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Anomaly hair care also debuted at Target earlier this year, and while its packaging is plastic, it’s made of 100 percent recycled materials diverted from landfills and the ocean. 2. Water-Loving Lashes We love tubing mascara for its staying power and easy removal; its polymers wrap around your lashes and slip off in tiny tubes with soap and water, unlike traditional formulas, which dissolve with makeup remover. Victoria Beckham Beauty’s plant-based Future…

THE BEAUTY OF SUSTAINABILITY

Beauty & Wellness

THE OBSESSION Happy Dance Actress, mother, and all-around delight Kristen Bell knows how tough it can be to take a second for yourself. That’s why she dreamed up Happy Dance, a line of CBD-infused skincare formulated to chill out even the busiest folks. Slather on the body butter or melty coconut balm to saturate skin in moisture, or crack a square of the bath brick, which contains 60 milligrams of hemp-derived CBD, and indulge in a soothing soak.—Taylore Glynn THE SCENT La Dolce Vita If you’re itching for a Roman holiday, consider Bulgari’s Allegra collection—the pandemic equivalent of a first-class ticket on Alitalia. The juices, housed in Technicolor glass to mimic gemstones, are inspired by the romantic Italian lifestyle—but with a bespoke twist. First, pick one of the five fragrances (we’re partial to Dolce Estasi,…

Beauty & Wellness

IT’S ELECTRIC

Hands up if your days could use a little brightening. As I write this in the midst of a blizzard, during an especially dreary winter, I find myself craving anything that promises to cast some optimistic light. And since I can’t take up residence in artist Dan Flavin’s neon installation at the Dia Beacon in New York, I’m starting by stocking my vanity with all things illuminated. Command the room (or the Zoom) with some bold, brilliant eye candy: Worthy new offerings include Anastasia Beverly Hills Norvina Electric Cake Liners, ColourPop Crème Gel Liners, and Milk Makeup Color Chalk pigment sticks. Slick a little along your lash line, or paint and blend beyond your crease; the styling choices are all yours. On nails (the other video-conference beauty hero), a few swipes…

What I Love About Me

I grew up on a farm in a little town outside of Yuma, Arizona. I’m the oldest of four, and it was a pretty rough upbringing. We didn’t have a lot, but we had each other. School was my safe haven, so I thrived there and ended up being the first in my family to graduate from college. My 20s were actually a really big blur. I was making six figures in the finance world, driving a sports car, and just living life really, really fast. I got married, had a little girl, and got divorced. At 27, I was diagnosed with cancer. My insurance covered only a portion of my surgeries and medication. Being a single mom with one income and being sick, it was hard. I basically lost everything—my…

What I Love About Me

Danessa Myricks

RISE & SHINE I wake up between 4:30 and 5 a.m. daily, and the first thing I do is drink eight ounces of water. I turn on some devotional music (my current morning soundtrack is “RISE,” by Willow Smith and Jahnavi Harrison) and write down five things I’m grateful for. I follow this up with a brief workout and 20-minute meditation. POWER START I do intermittent fasting, mainly for mental clarity. My diet consists of black coffee and water until noon. MORNING MAINTENANCE My beauty routine is super quick—15 minutes and out the door! I cleanse with Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel, then apply my Danessa Myricks Beauty Oil all over my face. A.M. HAIR SITUATION My deceivingly high-maintenance hairstyle is actually pretty low-maintenance. I sleep in a silk headband and bonnet, which protect my hair…

Danessa Myricks

How I MENTAL HEALTH

1. My definition of a mental-health day is every day. I don’t like the idea that a mental-health day has to stick out among all the other days of the year. 2. I unwind by sitting in a pile with my family on the couch, usually watching some animal show. Snuggling gives me the greatest sense of calm. 3. My happy place is doing puzzles. 4. On a good day, I deal with rejection by brushing it off; on a bad day, I deal with rejection by getting in my own head. 5. The not-so-great coping mechanism I had to abandon is crying. Good crying is a great release; sad crying —I actually have to put a time limit on myself. I feel a lot. 6. When I’m being pulled in many directions, my first…

How I MENTAL HEALTH

THE STACEY ABRAMS EFFECT

IN THE months leading up to the November 2020 presidential election, the name Stacey Abrams was on everybody’s lips. Whenever a pundit or reporter attempted to predict what Georgians would ultimately have to say at the polls—and where that could leave the United States for the next four years (and beyond)—Abrams, often seen in the split-screen video framing we’re all so used to now, would address the concerns of the interviewer reasonably and thoroughly. Yes, she believed Georgia could vote for a Democratic candidate in 2020. No, she wasn’t running for anything at the moment. And finally, always: Register to vote now. Some criticized Abrams for what they viewed as naivete about her state’s chances to flip from red to blue in the midst of political and social unrest. Who sees…

THE STACEY ABRAMS EFFECT

WORKING TO WARD WELLNESS

Over the past year, we humans have had our lives upended as we’ve tried to ward off the unknowns of the novel coronavirus. It’s devastated our physical health—at press time, the number of American lives lost was 500,000 and counting—and exacerbated our mental-health crisis. In fact, the American Psychological Association reported that 71 percent of Americans believe we are living through the lowest point in United States history that they could remember. Despite the difficulties we’ve faced, there has been at least one redeeming factor: Our society has reconsidered the bravery and perseverance of frontline health-care workers and their daily fight to keep our bodies thriving. Now it’s time to celebrate the ones giving relief to our spirits—the reproductive-justice warriors, end-of-life planners, mutual-aid facilitators, and more—dedicated to making 2021 healthier and…

WORKING TO WARD WELLNESS

Before there was Kim, before there was Paris, before there was Chiara or Charli, there was Fran. Before a generation of celebrities turned being yourself into a brand, Fran Drescher built a career on and perfected the art of being unapologetically herself—fabulous, funny, and born to be famous. But much like happenstance is crucial to the success of influencers, Drescher’s journey to stardom, she explains, has been a product of being in the right place at the right time. The theme song to The Nanny—the ’90s sitcom that turned the actress into a household name—may have said it best: “She had style. She had flair. She was there.” Fittingly, that’s exactly how she became the cocreator, executive producer, and star of her own primetime show: She was there, on a flight to…

COVID Un Coupling

While COVID-19 didn’t kill my marriage—its death was due to fatal pre-existing conditions, for sure—it certainly did infect my divorce. When I filed for the dissolution of my 18-year union in February 2020, I had no clue how the coming pandemic would not only wreak havoc on the divorce process itself (shuttered courts, virtual legal meetings) but also incubate new post-split issues. (Hello, safety concerns around my ex’s relationship with our suddenly separated neighbor—who has three little kids and a doctor husband.) Like the disease itself, divorce in the time of COVID came in waves. “In the very beginning, I had clients flocking to me, screaming, ‘Get me outta here!’” says Jacqueline Newman, managing partner at the matrimonial law firm Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in New York City and author…

COVID Un Coupling

SHOPPING DIRECTORY

COVER Thom Browne cape; (212) 633-1197. Tory Burch top, $398; toryburch.com. LaPointe for 11 Honoré pants, $750; 11honore.com. White/Space earrings, $750; whitespacejewelry.com. Bernard James bracelets, $4,250 (top) and $1,850 (bottom); bernardjames.com. Sarah Flint shoes, $395; sarahflint.com. THE STACEY ABRAMS EFFECT 61: Thom Browne cape, (212) 633-1197. Tory Burch top, toryburch.com. LaPointe for 11 Honoré pants, 11honore.com. White/Space earrings, whitespacejewelry.com. Bernard James bracelets, bernardjames.com. Sarah Flint shoes, sarahflint.com. 62: Sansovino 6 poncho and dress, sansovino6milano.com. 65: Sergio Hudson coat dress, sergiohudson.com. Tiffany & Co. earrings and necklace, tiffany.com. FIELD DAY 74: Chanel dress and pants, (800) 550-0005. 75: Lauren Ralph Lauren dress, thelaurenlook.com. 76–77: Chloé top and pants, (646) 350-1770. Fendi dress and pants, fendi.com. Tory Burch necklace, toryburch.com. Michael Kors Collection shoes, michaelkors.com. 78: Ami dress, amiparis.com. Fendi pants, fendi.com. 79: JW…

ACROSS 1. “I’m unimpressed” 4. Shells and bananas in Mario Kart, e.g. 8. Veggie that can cause tears 13. Tool that’s also a body spray 14. You may wash your hands of it 15. Rich cake 16. Girl on fire? 18. Swear (to) 19. Up and about 20. Drinks that might give you brain freeze 21. “Endless Love,” for one 22. Girl hood? 26. Positive quality 28. Faulty firework 29. Like some wines and cheeses 30. “Dynamite” K-pop band 31. Word before mic or bar 33. ___ & Noble 35. Girl group? 37. Get high 40. Regenerist skincare brand 41. 1998 Angelina Jolie biopic about a model 44. Thick rug 45. Number of singers in 21 Across 46. Someone whose voice is garbled in Peanuts 48. Girl friends? 52. Tick off 53. Motionless 54. The ___ Kid 56. GM navigation system 58. Girl crazy? 60. Falls (over) 61. Warhol model Sedgwick 62. Aries animal 63. Like most desserts 64. Bill & ___ Excellent Adventure 65. Foxlike DOWN 1. Apple…

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