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Get Natalie Portman’s Oscar Hair in 5 Simple Steps

Frederic Fekkai's Didier Malige styled presenter Natalie Portman for this year's Oscars and was gracious enough to share his expert style tips with us so you can make the look all your own. INSPIRATION: A modern take on a glamorous, beautiful and classic 1950’s movie star look >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 GET THE LOOK: Apply Fekkai Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray from the roots to the ends of wet hair. Blow-dry the hair completely using the Fekkai Large Round Brush. Once the hair is dry, use a 1” curling iron to create soft and feminine waves throughout the hair. Sweep the hair to the left side of her face. Add shine and lasting hold to the look with Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream. >>MORE: Red Carpet PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Fekkai

Stylist Chris McMillan shares his expert tips on how to make Michelle Williams' forever-chic, gamine pixie cut from the Oscars work wonders on you, here's how: WHO | Michelle Williams HAIR BY | Chris McMillan for Couture Colour Pequi Oil LOOK | Fashionably Glamorous – The Blonde Pixy INSPIRATION | “Ladies in Hollywood are either fashionable or glamorous. Michelle is fashionably glamorous.” Chris McMillan, Celebrity hairstylist for Couture Colour KEY TIP/TECHNIQUE | The secret to any short hairstyle is a great cut. Additional to that, hair needs to look healthy. For the Academy Awards, Chris first applied a dime size of the Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment to wet hair. This product is perfect for Michelle’s short hair because it instantly absorbs, leaving her blonde hair fresh and vibrant without

Runway Review: An unexpected dose of sexuality and ultra-glam streetsmart fashion made Blumarine a Fall 2012 standout amidst Milan's moodier collections. In their words: 'POSITIVELY SHINING' Fluid lines and shapes deconstructed by cut-out details. Understated urbanwear in the cold tones of white, hazelnut and dove grey, with glints of silver and platinum. Textural consistency and plastic volumes, with couture finishes and high-tech layers, create a new daily luxury with three-dimensional effects. Rubber, Perspex, Plexiglass, PVC and nylon in measured layers or strictly minimalist. Extra-glossy monochromatic surfaces with a liquid effect in mirror and opalescent finishes reinvent ultra-contemporary silhouettes in the laser-cut daywear with activewear details or bon chic like the classic trench coat introduced in shiny python or patent leather, the ‘petit manteaux’ in the laminated version

Runway Review: From Cavalli expect a heady dose of deluxe fabrications that are certain to set your night a sizzle come Fall. “An earthly paradise populated by creatures of fantasy... the Eden of femininity ... my creativity is expressed through clothes which make the Cavalli woman a sensual and mysterious being.” -Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Fall 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words: The prints come from hand-painted canvas, exhibited backstage at the fashion show, representing animal skins. The ‘trompe l'œil’ effect is enhanced by the illusory mix of pythons leather printed with tiger or jaguar motifs, furs printed with python motif, pony skins transformed into crocodile. Imaginary animals from pure fantasy are born. The silhouette: very short or

Runway Review: A tour de force of masterful knits and pieces full of glorious texture with hints of leather in the mix made for a strong outing from Missoni for Fall 2012. Missoni Fall 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words: LIKE A HEROINE IN A CONCRETE JUNGLE Urban, but also pervaded with references to soil and moss, leaves and barks of trees, rocks and minerals, the woman of Missoni winter 2012 conceives fashion as an evocative adventurous fantasy, a dream in the city of immersion in nature, of empathy and mimesis with landscape. View the entire F/w 2012 Missoni Collection slideshow: [nggallery id82] Strong-willed and sophisticated, aggressive and sensitive, she knows how to turn into a lethal weapon her

I’ll Have What She’s Having : A mellow hued watercolor floral print that although vintage inspired, looks fresh and age appropriate on First Lady Michelle Obama. A rich print on a classic 60's inspired princess coat could have gone all wrong on someone Michelle Obama's age, as it could have aged her beyond her years if it weren't for some modern updates and a slightly more relaxed silhouette that took away the Jackie Kennedy edge from her ensemble. Stylist Tip: Avoid channelling vintage style exactly the way it was worn the first time to avoid a costume effect-- tweak to modern chic. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Michelle Obama recently made an elegant statement in a regal blue abstract printed Peter

Runway Review: Shorts seem to be on Mr Armani's mind come fall as they made a more sophisticated appearance on his namesake runway. Peppered with saturated color and deluxe tweaks here & there, confidently styled looks were both 'modern eccentric' and evocative of untouchable, yet approachablly easy glamor. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: THE MODERN WOMAN LOVES TO DRESS IN ANDROGYNOUS AND MASCULINE CLOTHES, YET SHE DOESN’T WANT TO SACRIFICE FEMININE SUBTLETY AND LIGHTNESS. SHE APPRECIATES CLASSIC ELEMENTS LIKE TAILORING AND SEEKS ECCENTRICITY FOR ITS MODERN FEEL. GIORGIO ARMANI DRAWS THESE QUALITIES INTO A COLLECTION WHOSE UNMISTAKEABLE HALLMARK IS THE MEETING OF CONTRADICTORY OPPOSITES. IMAGINE SLENDER, YET NOT SNUG, PANTS IN GREY PRINCE OF WALES, ENDING IN A PAIR OF POINTED

Runway Review: From Emporio Armani comes an assortment of wardrobe pieces perfect enough to update any wardrobe with, but the real story here were those directional Bermuda shorts that were the starting point for almost every look and were offset by a surprising girlishness. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Emporio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: 'LITTLE WINTER FOLLIES' A play on clothes, fun little touches of pure fantasy: the more the search for form is calibrated, the more the collection becomes a surprising interpretation of pieces, mixed with lightness and freedom. The common element, which completely changes the silhouette, are the trousers that end at the knee with a brand new cuff-effect, finished off as always with opaque hose. The

In many ways, the Acadamy Awards are a truly pivotal in terms of trend setting for the year ahead. But this year, the Oscar red carpet make-up trends on these red-carpet beauties seemed to fall flat and pale in comparison to Hollywood starlets of the past. Let's review, actress by actress... >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 >>MORE: Red Carpet Jennifer Lopez With the exception of Jennifer Lopez's big sexy eyes and double set of lashes, the trend this season leaned heavily toward clean skin with very little luster. The choice of lip stains went from Lopez’s pale rose to Rooney Mara’s deep shade of Crimson. Shades of brown shadow with a classic black liner dominated the look. There were no surprises this year or

Something tells us that Angelina Jolie is somewhere out in Malibu with her ultra-toned right leg covered in a militia's worth of ice packs after last night's odd show of the come-hither at the 84th annual Academy Awards. What was with that much leg? Every picture of the starlet, every pose, is just ridiculous and on a 'Hollywood' stylist note, completely questionable as it was unbearable to watch. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 MORE: Red Carpet Sure, we continue to applaud Jolie on her relentless philanthropic works and agree that most of the time, especially after her Brad Pitt make-over, she looks amazing. Bu then again last night, seriously? That dress was undoubtably gorgeous, and even though it was Versace, its

From Penelope Cruz's retro-Hollywood inspired Armani Prive gown to a parade of matronly gala dresses, you never know what to expect from the style scene at the Oscars and this year's 84th annual Academy Awards served as no exception -although a cold one indeed. The problem with the stylization of Hollywood is the banal red carpet scene as of late with its too safe & ho-hum attempts and now rare misfires. With the infiltration of stylists amongst Tinseltown actresses have been dressing increasingly flat, mundane, less daring & less personal. And though we've selected our top five favorites of the evening, they do bring to mind that Hollywood style has changed little over the years and like a good fashion show, the

Oooh la la! A gentlemen can have a bit of French Chic too... We cannot promise that you will end up looking just as stunningly handsome as Jean Dujardin, the Oscar Winner for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, but we can promise that you will definitely up your grooming game. FocusOnStyle has the inside dish on what grooming products (they are French, of course) were used on Jean Dujardin to make him carpet worthy tonight. MORE: Men's Style Tips Celebrity hair stylist Louise Moon created Jean Dujardin's dapper look for the 2012 Academy Awards tonight, using Leonor Greyl Haircare products (a favorite of Sharon's) and Talika Skincare. MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012 MORE: Red Carpet "Jean wanted a natural hair look tonight, so I Jean Dujardin, Oscar Winner for Performance

Emma Stone seems to know a thing or two about what works for her body type, complexion, hair and most of all, her personae as the actress continues to shine in classic pieces that hint to old-school Hollywood glamor while possessing an appeal that's more timeless than retro. >>More: Oscars 2012 While her Giambattista Valli dress harkens back to starlet styles of the past on albeit 'older' women of that era, it does manage to add an undeniable dose of elegance to the actress's repertoire without aging her what-so-ever. >>MORE: Red Carpet What keeps it modern is her simple, pulled back hair, little to no use of accessories and relaxed attitude as it's clear to see that the dress is

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Get Natalie Portman’s Oscar Hair in 5 Simple Steps

Master Michelle Williams Pixie Cut Yourself with these Simple Steps

Blumarine F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Missoni F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Michelle Obama Style Alert- First Lady Wears Vintage Style and Does NOT Look Like an Old Lady

Giorgio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Emporio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Oscar Red Carpet Make-Up Trends 2012

She’s Got Leg- And Too Much of it from Angelina Jolie

Best of Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012 Rundown

Men’s Oscar Style: Jean Dujardin, THE Award Winning Hunk- Here Are His Grooming Tips

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli, So Glamorous- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

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