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Best of Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012 Rundown

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

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

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

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

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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Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton So Gamine- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

Michelle Williams made a typically feminine choice to compliment her gamine pixie cut with a vivid red tiered dress from Louis Vuitton that worked to highlight her radiant complexion while nailing the season's top peplum trend while on the red carpet. >>More: Oscars 2012 Not a bad move considering the more matronly choices her fellow actresses wore to today's 84th annual Academy Awards. >>MORE: Red Carpet By choosing a decolletage baring floor length number, Williams' look stands on its own while not forgoing the actress's grasp on subtle but fierce impact. --Naveed Hussain

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Oscar Red Carpet Fashion- The Most Matronly… it’s sort of like the worst

I'm sorry but I have a habit of trying to not point a finger on who looks awful, because everyone has a bad day. Except, there are too many old lady frocks on the Oscar red carpet tonight, that I think it all needs to be discussed. Just look at Bérénice Bejo, she forgot about French chic and went for a mint julep instead. >>MORE: Oscar Fashion 2012  MORE: Red Carpet Those following the @focusonstyle tweets tonight know that I thought Kristen Wigg was Emily Blunt and my son thought Cameron Diaz was Joan Rivers.You know that it's universal about Rooney Mara looking hands down fantastic in Givenchy. There ae so many actors playing safe or what they perceive as "Oscar rules," that they

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Rooney Mara in Givenchy So Gorgeous- Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2012

As she's been cutting a dangerously chic swath on & off the red carpet circuit as of late, it's no surprise that actress Rooney Mara once again opted for another statement making yet achingly sophisticated number to keep us craving more Mara. >>More: Rooney Mara Style Even amongst friends & colleagues at FoS, all predictions on this year's best dressed at the 84th Academy Awards was hands-down Rooney Mara. >>MORE: Oscars 2012 In bold white, ‘Best Actress’ nominee Rooney Mara's Givenchy Couture gown made for quite an appearance that's certain to inspire especially given the spring & wedding seasons ahead. From the silhouette, to the unexpected details on the bust to her signature blunt bangs, she looks gorgeous and it's no doubt that all eyes

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Academy Awards Hair Prediction from Serge Normant at John Frieda

Just as all eyes are on the red carpet to catch a glimpse at all of the inspirational fashion & beauty trends that are sure to dazzle, the folks at John Fried weigh in with their own forecast on what's destined to make a splash. MORE: Red Carpet The nominations are in for the Academy Awards’ must-do looks. On the list, texture, buns and height. Calie Noble, master stylist from the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in Los Angeles gives his predictions for Sunday’s red carpet and gold statues to come. “Hair is taking a very retro inspired look at the moment,” says Calie. “But with a modern twist.” That often means destructing solid, sleek styles and breaking them down

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Oscar Red Carpet Beauty Prediction & Hot Makeup Tips Too!

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Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Touche Éclat I've got my Swarovski crystal turban on and I am making some beauty predictions. Can you picture me? When it comes to Oscar red carpet beauty this Sunday,  you can expect to see a makeup throwback to the 1920's with clean fresh skin spotlighted just the right way. I guarantee that big dark eyes, double sets of false lashes, and blood red lips will dominate the Oscar red carpet beauty looks. MORE: Beauty Highlighters used on the bridge of the nose and the crest of the cheekbone focus über brilliant attention, and you know those stars love attention. So should you. I like the Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touch Touche Éclat to highlight. Are you aware that  YSL says

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Anne Hathaway Oscar Dresses- All 7 of Them, Plus 1 Pants

We were dizzy from all the fantastic costumes changes last night! But, WOW, were they amazing! Hosting the 2011 Oscars has got to be one ma-JAR fashionchallenge. Who to wear? What to wear? How many dreses to wear? Well, why settle for one over-the-top designer gown, when you can have seven, plus one incredible pantsuit! Since we couldn't keep track, we thought you couldn't either so our friends at EW.comhelped with some of the credit list. The designers themselves helped with the others. Anne was styled by stylist Rachel Zoe for the event. >> READ: The Best Oscar Red Carpet Fashion >> SEE OUR PHOTO GALLERY: OSCAR Fashion- Red Carpet Photos 2011 It's all about names, names, names... but we are going to start with the dresses we

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Oscar Dress Red Carpet Review

Fashion's Best, Worst, and Plenty in the Middle on the Academy Awards Red Carpet It's the morning after and which star wore the most memorable Oscar Dress? Truth be told, less is more when it comes to the perfect Oscar dress unless you aim to make a big bold statement on the red carpet. It's unfortunate that so many stylists got the memo on frothy dresses with full skirts and plenty of trains because by the end of the evening it was almost impossible to tell each ‘top of the wedding cake' dress from the next. But I do know that their celebrity inspired knock-offs will be coming to a prom near you. Sandra Bullock >> Don't miss OSCAR Fashion

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OSCAR Fashion- Red Carpet Photos – 2010

Penelope Cruz, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick --> Sandra Bullock --> Zoe Kravitz and Lenny Kravitz --> Cameron Diaz in Oscar De La Renta --> George Clooney with Elisabetta Canalis in a Roberto Cavalli custom made red strapless silk satin gown --> Helen Mirren --> Kate Winslet in YSL --> Meryl Streep --> Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham --> Livia Giuggioli and Colin Firth --> Luciana Barroso and Matt Damon --> Sandra Bullock --> Sandra Bullock --> Maggie Gyllenhaal in Dries Van Notten --> Ally Sheedy wearing Loree Rodkin earrings --> Rachel McAdams --> Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture --> Kathryn Bigelow wearing the Yves Saint Laurent Edition Soir gown by Stefano Pilati --> Penelope Cruz in Donna Karan

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Oscar Fashion: Red Carpet Style

Oscar fashions, see the the glamour as the photos arrive… Don’t miss our as it happens Oscar fashion coverage for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, keep the refresh alive and see the celebrity arrivals as we receive photos. Pictured here, Marisa Tomei - nominated as best supporting actress for the movie "The Wrestler" wore an Atelier Versace pearl grey satin organza ball gown with spiral motif on the hip extending outwards, forming large pleats which wrap around the body, paired with satin open-toe heels with jewel detailing and a black clutch.   >> MORE OSCAR FASHION PHOTOS, JUST UPDATED   Photo, this page only, courtesy Versace

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