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Last night's Oscar Best Dressed stunners certainly played by the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stunning) principle of memorable celebrity style. Sure there were plenty of heavily embellished gowns, beading, draping and opponent fabrications, I'd bet that each of the more ornate gowns were a testament to incredible craftsmanship. But what happens when the dress is fussy, the hair is fussy, makeup is heavy, the wearer gets lost in all the extras and becomes forgettable, particularly on TV where the more graphic the appearance, the better it stands out. Simple and Clean Lines Rule... Then you have the visual stunners that you can't forget the next morning- Viola Davis in striking red, Halle Berry and that hair, Charlize Theron in a

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The textured bob... celebrity style hair. The bob hairstyle is back with a bang (or without, depending on your preference, lol). We wanted you to know how to get the look so it's free and Leave it to the instinctive genius of actress Cate Blanchett to take a risk and cut off six inches on the day of the 2016 Oscar ceremony to don a fresh, modern textured bob. And good news is you can too with expert tips from the man who styled her mane himself. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2016 WHO | Cate Blanchett HAIR BY | Wella Professionals Stylist Robert Vetica LOOK | A fresh, modern textured bob that's certain to flatter a variety of face shapes for many an occasion INSPIRATION | Cate

I'll Have What She's Having: I'll be live blogging the best of the Oscar Red Carpet Fashion (come back during the night for more) Rosamund Pike (above) in a red, form-fitting gown is going to be a hard one to beat. absolutely stunning. Totally movie star appeal. Simple pulled back hair. Dream on... And, she just had a baby! #perfection Dakota Johnson (on a date with mom Melanie Griffith) in a red Saint Laurent gown. So fresh and modern. A simple ponytail and red lip prove that less is more. Marion Cottiard in Dior Hate Couture. True meaning of a dress being very specific... and she pulled it off! The front is simple and elegant and the back has the

I'll Have What She's Having: Red carpet your way style inspiration a la Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Claire Danes at the S.A.G. Awards It's so easy to dismiss what you see on the red carpet as a fantasy that will never fit into your real life. But, use what you see as an inspirational launch point to punch up your personal style. As I tell the ladies in the C'est Chic Crash Course, the nuance is in the details, so let's get to it! Feminine Spin On A Tuxedo I love a spin on tuxedo dressing as a super feminine way to dress. Yes, menswear on a woman can be very sexy. We saw Emma Stone's tuxedo look last week, and Julia Roberts

I'm not always a fan of "big" dresses, and glittery shoes typically look a few seasons back for me. But put it altogether on Marion Cotillard and the result is sublime. Styled by the wrong hands, a plisse pleated dress like this can be overwhelming. But the simplicity and ease of Cotillard's hair, makeup, and confidence make this Dior Haute Couture look stellar. Another lesson learned in that it's not what you wear but how you wear it. More from the best of Cannes Do Chic series to help you get it together with ease. Click for more that's pretty and plisse: [raw] More Aviu... [/raw] Required Reading for Instant French Chic: Join my FREE newsletter and download "Passport to French Chic," now!

I'll Have What She's Having: A smart evening shoe alternative for when you want to dress up? They're out there... You'll never guess what kind of shoes Ines De La Fressange (above) is wearing under that sensational dress, but you'll want to wear them... No, not heels. Flats! Today’s installment of our series of the best of Cannes Do Chic see's two utterly glamorous actresses walking the red carpet in something many of you may not consider for evenings out. But with inspiration from the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, which have become a stable of inspiration, are styling tricks that will help you dress for your world. How can something so everyday work when trying to pile on the glamour? When done right,

I'll Have What She's Having: Easy Beach Style like Heidi Klum's convertible sarong cover-up Ok, looking like Heidi Klum on the beach is a major stretch for most of us. But not this time. Here's how... The same Theodora & Callum Scarf as Heidi is wearing Whether you're heading out of town for spring break or plan on hitting the pool this coming summer, here's great inspiration for covering up... Heidi Klum does a fast twist around her neck and her Theodora & Callum Scarf instantly does a switch-a-roo from a big, lightweight gauzy neck scarf to a chic & perfect pareo beach coverup. Pretty darn easy & versatile. Add a cute straw fedora summer hat and you're good to go! >> Related: How

Red Carpet Beauty at the 2014 Oscars had us clamoring to cop the chic and simple hairstyle of it-girl of the moment Lupita Nyong'o... Beaming in a gorgeous shade of icey blue in a Grecian inspired pleated Prada number, Lupita Nyong'o served Oscar viewers a throwback to the carefree elegance of the inimitable Audrey Hepburn. >>CHECK OUT: Oscars 2014 Red Carpet Arrivals… as it happens By keeping it timeless, Nyong'o reminded us of the beauty of pure simplicity and the fact that instant glamour can at times be achieved by taking the easy route. Lucky you. >> Related: Our Top Oscar 2014 Choices... Go ahead try it for yourself come wedding season or your next night out with these expert tips

I'll Have What She's Having: Clean, grown-up elegance hit the red-carpet for can-do Oscar chic to consider this upcoming wedding and formal season... It wasn't as much as big drama but more of modern elegance when it came to the best of Oscar fashion tonight. Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o and Best Actress winner Cate Blanchett went for dusty pales from Prada and Giorgio Armani (respectively) that each had an ode to Grace Kelly allure. Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, Anne Hathaway in Gucci, and Amy Adams in custom Gucci all went for a simple & statuesque column dress in rich and dark shades. While on the otherhand red-carpet fav's like Charlize Theron, Emma Watson, Bette Midler and

Sharon Haver with her style icon Audrey Hepburn. Photo: Patrick McMullan

For this week's look back in celebration of the 15th Anniversary Year of FocusOnStyle online, I want to rewind a bit further to this very special post about how I met my style icon, Audrey Hepburn. What a lovely moment and privilege... S.H. My evening with humanitarian and style icon Audrey Hepburn... Having someone to inspire your work is so important to manifest your own personal abundance. Finally, I found my misplaced 35 mm slide of Ms Hepburn and myself and had to share it with you. I don't know about you but I think almost every woman (and man) of a certain age has been mesmerized by the allure of Audrey Hepburn. yeGrowing up with first runs and reruns of Audrey Hepburn

Retail Remedy: It's time for a day of pretty things! Have you ever had one of those Mercury in retrograde days where the only viable solution to finding joy is, well, SHOES! Yup, and pretty, girly, sexy, feminine shoes like the new Sarah Jessica Parker SJP line that launches exclusively at Nordstrom on February 28. When the tech got tricky, I got going to discover the adorable candy-colored pop-up Sarah Jessica Parker SJP shoe store in SoHo where Sarah Jessica was hosting a private preview of her collection. Everything was feminine and classic Sex and the City, brought up to a modern beat. SJP herself was chicly holding court around her very Carrie-esque collection. "I've taken inspiration from things in my life such as the grosgrain ribbons

Cate Blanchett chic in menswear inspired garb while recently out and about had us crushing on her relaxed take on masculine elegance. Would you don a similar look? I'll Have what She's Having: Menswear style totally stolen from the boys. Here's what we think of her attempt at menswear made chic and why you should give it a go! >>You'll Have What She's Having: Casual Chic Done Right! To many, this could very well be a very challenging look to pull off without looking like you have just about given up. But, leave it to Cate Blanchett to work a minimal yet relaxed winter ready gray wool suit with a ladylike bag and oh-so-cute cut-out Robert Clergerie loafers. And that's where it all comes together;

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