Look Five Years Younger with an Instant Make-Over like Rooney Mara’s

Over a short time all eyes have been on Rooney Mara’s super-slick style as she’s been making some bewilderingly gorgeous appearances on & off the red carpet but do you remember the star before her ‘Dragon Tatoo’ remake?

Like many out there, she was mousey, fragile and a tad too basic and that’s why she should serve as inspiration when considering easy, quick and affordable

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Create A Profile Pretty Ponytail with Peter Gray from Paul Smith Fall 2012

Take a cue from Peter Gray’s graciously pretty, relaxed & textured ponytails at Paul Smith’s Fall 2012 runway show with these expert hair tips for an updated take on a classic, easy-to-manage hairstyle.

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How to Style A Pony Tail Hair with Runway Beauty Tips from the Paul Smith Fall 2012 Fashion Show…

THE INSPIRATION:

For Fall / Winter 2012, we were inspired

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The Artist for Leonor Greyl, a little apres-midi video delight

The French haircare brand Leonor Greyl is not only fabu but has gotten giddy with glam and gusto this week.

First, we shared The Artist’s Oscar winner Jean Dujardin’s grooming tips…. how gorgeous can one get?

And now, for a little après-midi delight, we present the most adorable video homage, “The Artist for Leonor Greyl,” complete with its own version of Uggie the dog. Enjoy!

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Get Emma Stone’s 2012 Oscar Hairstyle Yourself!

Take a cue from Emma Stone’s glamorous look at the Oscars with these easy-to-follow steps from stylist Mara Roszak to update your look instantly.

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WHO | Emma Stone 

HAIR BY | Mara Roszak for Couture Colour Pequi Oil

LOOK | Fresh and Modern Bun with an Elegant Twist for Oscar worthy hair

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INSPIRATION | “It was all about the dress! The bow of the dress reminded me of

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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

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GET THE LOOK:…

Apply Fekkai Coiff Oceanique Tousled Wave Spray from the roots to the ends of wet hair. Blow-dry the hair completely

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Master Michelle Williams Pixie Cut Yourself with these Simple Steps

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

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Oscar Red Carpet Make-Up Trends 2012

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…

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With the exception of Jennifer Lopez‘s big sexy eyes and double set of

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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

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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.

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The nominations are in for the Academy Awards’ must-do looks. On the list, texture, buns and height. Calie Noble,

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Oscar Red Carpet Beauty Prediction & Hot Makeup Tips Too!

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.

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