What I Learned From The July 2001 Issue of Marie Claire Magazine, Which My Roommate's Girlfriend Left In our Apartment

by Liam Eagle

No additives in Winston's tobacco does not mean a safer cigarette. (page 1)

The deceptively simple white tank top worn by academy award winner Angelina Jolie on the cover is, in fact, worth $110. Also, it is size 8. (page 3)

I (we) may now shave my (our) legs half as often. (page 6)

Josie Bissett, who previously played the blonde woman married to the crazy doctor on the series Melrose Place, is apparently now playing the blonde woman washing her face in Neutrogena's print ads. (page 8)

The two best pickup lines to use on men, according to a University of Louisiana study, are "hi," (97% success rate) and "would you like another beer?" (91% success rate) (page 9)

Full body sarongs are out, silk tunics are in; raffia beach mats are out, plush terrycloth towels are in; straw cowboy hats are out, and floppy canvas styles are in. (page 24)

Because women in Iran are required to cover everything but their hands and faces in public, many want to make the most of their few exposed features. Their bandages hide nose jobs and face-lifts. (page 40)

Tina, a 29-year-old television coordinator who has been dating 44-year-old painter Mark for 1.5 years, once had a sexual encounter with her best girlfriend. (page 51)

When Karen, a 29-year-old writer went out in a t-shirt with the words "I have sex on the first date" written on it, she was approached by 16 men. Unfortunately, she rated the quality of those men a D+. (page 62)

Christa D'Souza always dreamed of having bigger breasts. But when she finally got them, instead of feeling sexy and more confident, she felt asexual and self-conscious. (page 71)

Caryn, a high-powered exec who travels, is in her office only 10 days a month. (page 78)

Now I (we) can buy anything Clinique at Clinique.com. (page 85)

After 12 years of marriage and 2 kids, mary's husband suddenly started acting distant. She thought maybe he was bored, worried about work, or even having an affair. But she never guessed the truth: that he is attracted to men. (page 87)

A low-slung jean with a slight bootleg in a dark, worn-in wash is a great style for all shapes; the wider leg flatters boyish to full-figured body types. (page 132)

To get Ali McGraw's chic '70s look, belt a long, narrow tee at the hips and wear with slim-fit jeans. (page 134)

Colgate 2 in 1 has the cleaning power of toothpaste and the freshness of mouthwash, together. (page 136)

If you have olive skin, apply a tinted moisturizer to your entire face. "If our skin is oily, use it in place of your regular moisturizer," says Roncal. "If it's dry, use it on top." (page 140)

Rumor has it that Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss are fans of Natura Bisse Diamond facial cream. (page 148)

While some say it doesn't exist, others insist the G spot can be the source of new, and better, orgasms. (page 163)