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Cameron Diaz looks like the picture of summer on the June 2009 issue of Vogue magazine.

The 36-year-old actress talks about her new movie My Sister’s Keeper, the roles she chooses, being eco-conscious, and about aging.

"People who put labels on themselves limit themselves," she tells Vogue.

 "If you are a woman who's been labeled as a sex symbol, for instance -- I mean, I am not saying that's the label people would apply to me. But if you see yourself that way, inevitably you get to a point when you are no longer a sex symbol. And if you can't move past that, you're putting a limit on yourself; you're arresting your development. And that's where I think a lot of women get in trouble."

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Mary-Louise Parker, the star of WEEDS, opens up to More magazine in the June 2009 issue about dating as a single mother, taking a stand against Botox, and much More.

On Botox:  To actually want to look your age on camera is a violation in Hollywood's youth-at-all-costs handbook, but Parker says she has urged the producers not to digitally enhance her features, telling them "Don't take out my wrinkles.  I'm happy that I look a little tired."  She hasn't had Botox or surgery she insists, contorting her face into a series of hilarious contortions to prove it.  "Somebody told me that they'd read I had all this work done and showed me a picture and it was totally airbrushed," she says in outrage.  "It made me so mad.  I don't like what that says to other women.  I'm 44, and I look okay for 44.  I'm not trying to look 34."

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and is being featured in the May 2009 issue of Fitness magazine.

The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour will be traveling the country conducting free full-body skin cancer screenings and promoting the importance of annual skin exams and sun protection. As a resource center, it will provide educational materials, sunscreen samples, coupons and other useful information.

For the tour schedule and locations, visit www.skincancer.org.

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44-year-old Sandra Bullock, beautified the cover of the June 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine:  She spent her 20s worrying and her 30s working nonstop.  Now in her 40s, the actress is living life her way.

"I missed the screw-everything, have-a-good-time phase.  Now I'm trying to have fun."

Married to Jesse James and stepmother to Chandler, Jesse, Jr., and Sunny, Sandra was asked about whether she'd start a family of her own:

"You don't have to give birth to someone to have a family.  We're all family, an extended family.  I'm not going to spend two seconds of my life wishing I had something I don't."

Harper's Bazaar on Fall's New Looks:

• Printed Matter
• Neon Brights
• Metallics
• Black is Back
• Classics Revisited

 

Harper's Bazaar on What's In What's Out:

• Sexy Dresses:  IN - Sheer fabrics and ruffles; OUT- Oversize maxifrocks.
• Platform Heels:  IN - Sky-high stilettos; OUT- Mid-height pumps.
• Printed Coats:  IN - Decorative outerwear; OUT - Jean jackets.
• Azure Accents:  IN - Hits of color; OUT - Washed-out ensembles.
• Bold Collars:  IN - Over-the-top necklines; OUT - Scoop cuts.
• Skin Extras:  IN - Saucy day clutches; OUT - Mesh bags.

 

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45-year-old Mariska Hargitay, who suffered from a collapsed lung in January, is a picture of health on the May 2009 issue of Health magazine.

No matter how busy you get, making time to care for yourself—mind, body, and spirit—is a must. Here are a few of Law & Order: Special Victims Unitactress Mariska Hargitay secrets.

Take time for TLC. Set aside an hour a week for a mini “spa day.” (And don’t spend the time beating yourself up about how you don’t make time for yourself. TLC, remember?) Take a warm bath, light a beautiful candle. A little indulgence will go a long way.

Eat well. It’s about a balanced diet. And for me, it’s also about a little extra dark chocolate. They call it “the healthy chocolate.” No, seriously. A girl’s gotta leave room for chocolate, right?

Listen to your body. Make sure you’re finding the right balance of work, exercise, rest, and play.

Discover your creative self. Start a journal, paint a picture, grab your camera. And the best part is, you don’t even have to show any of it to anybody. Creative expression feeds your spirit, not some person looking over your shoulder telling you to paint faster.

Find your passion. I’m passionate about the Joyful Heart Foundation. The hearts we open, and the incredible people we encounter—these are the roots of inspiration for me.

Close your eyes and breathe. In the midst of the chaos, there’s a calm, healthy, and joyful self in there that may just need a little air.

Laugh. There’s just nothing better for the soul.

You can read the full interview here.

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Rebecca Romijn, wearing a yellow Christian McCulloch dress and Cartier hoops and cuff, graced the cover of the June 2009 InStyle Sexy Made Simple issue.

New Mom Rebecca of Twins Charlie and Dolly on...How To Be Sexy:

1. Practice good posture.  You feel and look better, and standing tall makes your clothes hang well.  Plus, if you are feeling less than confidant, you will still project attitude.
2. Dance.  Go out dancing, or dance with your friends or just by yourself in your living room.  The point is, just let go.  It's fun, and it's good exercise.
3. Don't wear your hair the same way every day.  Variety is the spice of life.
4. Honor requests.  If your significant other wants to see you in a certain pair of high heels, a piece of lingerie, or a little black dress, do it.  It's a compliment.
5. And finally, don't take yourself to seriously.  Nobody else does.

Rebecca was asked to share her favorite hair product: 

"I love Korane dry shampoo.  My hair is always easier to manage when it's a little bit dirty.  And since this is a powder, I don't have to wash my hair as often."

Discover 20 Top Stylesetters' Secrets for Sexy.

 

Actress Megan Fox dishes on breaking up, misbehaving, and having men eat our of her hand in the June issue of ELLE magazine.

Some excerpts from the article:

On getting down to 99 pounds while shooting Jennifer’s Body: “I decided I would turn myself into a zombie. I got super, super skinny, stayed out of the sun for four months, and got to where I was losing my eyelashes and my eyebrows.”

On misbehaving while growing up: “I was grounded for all my childhood. Not most–all. I wasn’t doing anything particularly crazy. I just never appreciated authority figures preaching to me.”

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Diane Kruger is the cover girl for the June 2009 issue of Lucky magazine.

 

Lucky Breaks for June:

 

Diane Kruger Cover Giveaway

Enter here to win Diane Kruger's cover outfit and makeup—worth nearly $1,200! Plus, the first 50 to register will receive a Neutrogena Mineral Sheers Powder Foundation in Natural Ivory.

Victoria's Secret

Enter here to win one of 100 Victoria's Secret shopping sprees—worth $150 each!

Aruba Trip

Enter here to win a beach and spa vacation—worth $6,766!

Pottery Barn

Enter here to win one of two Pottery Barn shopping sprees—worth $5,000 each!

Redken

Enter here to win one of 300 Redken haircare sets—worth $44 each!

Nicole Miller

Enter here to win one of 70 Nicole Miller pairs of sunglasses—worth $180 each!

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High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens is the cover girl for the May 2009 issue of SELF Magazine.   Not to ignore Van, but we fast-forwarded to the 10th annual list of Healthy Beauty Awards as selected by SELF readers.

Discover the 63 beauty standouts.

Michelle Obama graces the cover of the March 2009 Vogue magazine.

Wearing a magenta silk dress by inaugural gown designer Jason Wu, Michelle Obama's image is captured by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, who also shot inside photographs of President Obama for Vanity Fair magazine this month.

Michelle Obama On Fashion:

"First and foremost, I wear what I love.  That's what women have to focus on: what makes them happy and what makes them feel comfortable and beautiful. If I can have any impact, I want women to feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion."

Although some have dubbed Michelle Obama the "new Jackie Kennedy" Vogue insists that Obama's style is more "pragmatism, not glamour."

On newsstands today.

What's Vogue giving away this month?

• Enter for a chance to win a tour of the Gossip Girl Set with Blake Lively, and a trip to New York City.  (Expires February 24th.)
• Enter the Fashion Meets Technology Sweepstakes for a chance to win a HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam edition series digital clutch, and a Red Peony Print Flirty Dress from Vivienne Tam. (Expires February 20, 2009.)

 

What's GWBBB giving away this week?

• Ageless Fantasy Perfume Giveaway.  (Expires 12:00 A.M., February 24, 2009.)
• Crest Advanced Whitestrip Giveaway.  (Expires 12:00 A.M., February 18, 2009.)
• Happy Valentine's Day Giveaway (Expires 12:00 A.M., February 21, 2009.)
• Giftybox Giveaway! (Expires 12:00 A.M., February 20, 2009)

 

What are beauty blogggers and other magazines giving away right now?

Everything but the kitchen sink.

March 2009 Magazine Cover Girls:

• Sandra Bullock March 2009 InStyle Magazine
• Julia Roberts March 2009 Allure Magazine
• Jennifer Connelly on March 2009 Glamour
• Georgina Chapman on March 2009 Town and Country Magazine
• Obama March 2009 Vanity Fair Magazine
• Jessica Alba March 2009 Elle Magazine
• Sarah Chalke on March 2009 Fitness Magazine
• More Magazines Features Emma Thompson (March 2009)
• Marie Claire Hits The Trifecta With Aniston, Barrymore, and Goodwin (March 2009)
• Jaime Pressly March 2009 Shape Magazine 

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