Christiane Amanpour Gets a High-Fashion Makeover

by Diane Davis (Subscribe to Diane Davis's posts)
Posted Jul 16th 2009 at 7:00PM

Christiane Amanpour tries out a new look. Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

As a cub reporter in the 1990s, I always thought CNN's Christiane Amanpour was the epitome of womanly foreign correspondent glam: the upturned collar, the safari jackets, the strong, don't-mess-with-me features.

The woman went to some of the more hellish places on Earth, yet rarely if ever appeared wrinkled, worried or without earrings.

So when I heard Harper's Bazaar had given her a makeover of sorts, I wondered what, really, they could do to improve on her.

But one look at these pictures and -- wow! She just looks amazing.

In Bazaar's August issue, Amanpour tells Rita Wilson (the actress and wife of Tom Hanks) that her particular uniforms have come about from necessity.

"Well, no one has ever accused me of being stylish," she says. "I have always been concerned, particularly in my job, with being practical and presentable with as little effort as possible."

She can pack her bags in 15 minutes, and knows she'll be comfortable enough to focus on her job. And she also knows another style lesson many of us should embrace: be honest.

"I don't look good in frou-frou. I'd love to, and I've tried, but I just don't look good in excessive volume. No puff and no plunge," she says.

Amanpour's animal instinct. Photo courtesy of Harper's Bazaar

That said, Amanpour is clearly happy to try on a $2,995 Donna Karan New York one-shoulder gown (above) that accents her fabulous shape (She is 51? Really?), De Beers diamonds and Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps.

She also rocks an animal-print Ann Taylor number (right), priced more for a regular journalist's salary at $160.

But what I found to be the best part: On her well-toned arms, she wears her own beautiful gold bangles, no doubt gathered from some far-off corners of the world, where she'll continue to uncover the truth and look damn good doing it.

Catch her new weekend show, "Amanpour", on CNN this September.

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Louis, 7-16-2009, 11:43PM

What?Are you kidding? Chriatane in a dress? She is a talented lady and dose a great job on CNN.

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mike, 7-17-2009, 3:42PM

she is cute but cnn is the worst channel people go to FOX

danward, 7-17-2009, 2:40PM

TOO FUNNY!!! FYI, christianne used to be extremely hot in the 80's...so hot that she posed for some nude pics when she was considering modeling as a career. You can see the pics at http://www.eyeballson.com/nudgalleryentrance.htm

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beauty, 7-17-2009, 4:32PM

She is my favorite. Just saw her on milllionaire personals site"" c e l e b c u p i d. c o m " last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is seeking on that site.Is she single again now?

mike, 7-17-2009, 4:48PM

I think Amanpour would look better in a birka. She seems to fit the profile

patdunn, 7-17-2009, 5:40PM

WOW! Christiane looks fantastic and it looks like she had fun doing the shoot. Way to go!
Stay safe.

mike, 7-19-2009, 4:24AM

does any one watch cnn

Linda, 7-21-2009, 5:45PM

She's a great correspondant - she also looks great in a dress! I'm an old grandmama and I appreciate it when the women of today take the time to LOOK like a woman

spideylizzie, 7-17-2009, 2:43AM

She's super!

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rwa325, 7-17-2009, 4:47PM

Why in the world didn't AOL give us a "click to enlarge" option, so we could actually see her?

bob, 7-17-2009, 3:28AM

Marcia clark of OJ fame had work done on her face SCARY

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hobbsoldbg65, 7-17-2009, 9:05AM

Ugly old liberal hag, you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear.

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myron, 7-17-2009, 1:44PM

I'm middle of the road and I don't think she's liberal. Why don't you go to some of the places she goes to and give an unbiased report.Why don't you learn some manners while you're at it. I'm a gun owning,long-haired redneck,part Injun,Texan livin' in Florida. I grew up learning to respect other people,even if they think different,especially women.You hard-line conservatives are so God-damned hateful!!But,you have the right to speak your mind