Female Authors Model Summer Fashion Under $100
Writers with hot summer books model the season's most sizzling styles. The surprising hook: Their outfits cost less than $100. And their makeup looks are all drugstore buys!
By Clarissa Cruz and Jenny Bailly
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the July 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
Photo: Sergio Kurhajec
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Her Book Why You're Not Married...Yet (Random House), a straight-talking self-help guide; it started as a Valentine's Day—themed blog post that went viral. Shopping M.O. "I grew up poor, so for me being thrifty is a really important part of being successful," says the Los Angeles-based writer. "I love to buy vintage clothes because they're unique and cost-effective." Best Find A $59 navy pinstriped blazer from Zara that McMillan bought on sale in 2008. "It makes everything look pulled together," she says. "I'm actually trying to find someone to make a copy of it because it's such a wardrobe staple for me." Her Makeup Story The conflict: "I'm scrupulous about sunscreen, but live in sunny California, so I still get hyperpigmentation. I need a foundation that evens out everything but is sheer enough that it doesn't look heavy when I'm not wearing other makeup—and I'm usually not." The denouement: A foam foundation saves the day, camouflaging McMillan's dark spots without settling into pores or fine lines. For the subtlest veil of color, she can apply it with a damp makeup sponge, only where necessary (avoiding areas like her chin that don't need evening out). The drugstore hero: Maybelline New York Dream Nude Airfoam in Caramel ($11) Ali & Kris dress, $20; marshallsonline.com for stores. Seven bracelet, $17; shopsevennow.com. Nila Anthony clutch, $34; lulus.com. Forever 21 wedges, $26.80; forever21.com. TOTAL: $97.80 |
