Issue July 2015 - O, The Oprah Magazine (2024)

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In Every IssueCool CustomersMARY KARR Writer“People on Paper” page 87I feel most relaxed when... I disappear down into the valley of a poem or a memoir. I read for about three hours a day.I will forever be frazzled by... a blow-dryer and wet hair. I am inept and never have the patience to take it all the way.When I need to calm down quickly...I meditate. Years ago, friends suggested I do that instead of drinking a pint of Jack Daniel’s a day. I’ve been meditating for 26 years.I can always breathe easy after I finish...meeting with my graduate students at Syracuse University. Helping them absorbs my attention, and I lose all self-consciousness.ALEX GUARNASCHELLI Chef“Playing It Cool” page 108I feel most relaxed when... I scramble eggs for my daughter in the morning. I’m basically…3 min

In Every IssueLounge ActSINCE THE MOST visible part of her face would be her cherry red lips, our cover model offered very specific direction on the shade: “I don’t like a solid red,” said Oprah. “You need to layer your reds so there’s more of a tone-on-tone effect.” She had less complicated feelings about her bright Satya Twena topper. “I do love a good hat,” she said as she faux-sipped her prop co*cktail. Quipped Gayle King: “You once wanted to do a hat issue every year, remember?”CUT TO THE CHAISEOprah and her cabana boys— set designer Todd Wiggins (left) and his team.SECOND WINDTailor Nile Cmylo arranges the ribbons to look windblown.PORTS ILLUSTRATEDOprah’s look was inspired by this 1950s ad from influential fashion illustrator René Gruau.LOUNGE ACT: SIOUX NESI (2). VINTAGE AD: © RENÉ…1 min

In Every IssueThe QuestionWhat could you stand to be more relaxed about?Money. My husband and I will both be turning 60 next year and are just beginning to live on a limited income. I know we’ll manage, but I’d like to be more relaxed about our retirement so we can enjoy it. After so many years of hard work, it’s time to play.JANET CARLISLE Collingwood, OntarioMy husband. When I went on a diet, he noticed the way I was eating and copied everything I did. He lost 25 pounds; I lost five. Drives me nuts!HOLLY WALGAMUTH Minnetonka, MinnesotaDeciding between soy and almond milk.ERICA DOLLAND Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesMy appearance. I accept the way I look—big and black with short, nappy hair—but I’m still continuously obsessing. Yet my imperfections have never stood in…2 min

In Every IssueWe Hear You!Shade ShiftingThe gorgeous pastels featured on the April cover and throughout the issue were just the inspiration our home decor company needed to spring into renovation action. We wanted to paint a wall in our office with a soft Benjamin Moore shade similar to the ones highlighted in “Adam’s Style Sheet,” but couldn’t decide which, so we asked our Facebook followers to vote. It was a tight race, but the winner was Antiguan Sky, a pretty, muted teal.LIETTE TOUSIGNANT, UNDER THE ROOF DECORATING Calgary, AlbertaPerfect TimingIs it irony, or just Oprah? I received this month’s O—all about change—the very same day I submitted my retirement paperwork after 33 years with a great company. Talk about change! At 60, it is exciting, but also a little bit scary. This issue couldn’t…2 min

In Every IssueHere We Go!IF YOU DON’T have a comfortable place to lounge and something icy-cold to drink, I’m sorry to say that you’re missing out on some of the best July has to offer. This month is made for kicking back with a book or a beach towel— or both. You may be thinking, Who has time for that? Well, I’m here to tell you you do, that’s who.Whether you have a week to laze around or a 20-minute break between errands, I promise it’s possible to truly relax. That’s because there are so many ways to go about it—in fact, we’ve come up with 26, from the offbeat to the tried and true. Turn to page 96 for our A-to-Z guide of delightful chill-out strategies, and start enjoying this leisurely time of…1 min

Live Your Best LifeThe Gratitude Meter1 RAIN MANSeattle artist Peregrine Church has found the silver lining in his city’s notoriously wet weather. The soggy metropolis is now home to his stenciled street art (with messages like stay dry out there), made with a water-repellent material that becomes visible only when the area gets drenched. See how he tests the waters at rain.works.2 SMART COOKIESA bake sale at Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, recently caused an oatmeal-raisin ruckus. Organized by the school’s Young Democrats club, the progressive Gender Equality Bake Sale asked boys to pay $1 for treats, while girls were charged just 77 cents—all in an attempt to raise awareness about wage inequality. Sweet!3 EXTRA CREDITThe nonprofit Volunteers of America is making the grade. This summer, select affiliates around the country will take part…2 min

Issue July 2015 - O, The Oprah Magazine (2024)

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