Demi Moore In "Ghost": The Unexpected Icon

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When Demi Moore appeared with ultra-short, cropped hair in the film "Ghost," it signaled a major shift away from the big hair of the late '80s. Moore's style -- which was cut specifically for her role as Molly Jensen in the 1990 romantic drama -- was undoubtedly influenced by Linda Evangelista's similarly dramatic cut in 1988, which really shook the fashion world. (Evangelista was subsequently canceled from all the big shows that season, only to successfully rebound almost immediately.) The cut, which helped Moore reestablish herself as a more versatile actress, also marked the beginning of what would become a very androgynous period in fashion, with women everywhere emulating this short boy-like crop.

In the film, Moore balances out the short, tousled style (a cross between a pixie and a bowl cut) with defined brows, glowy skin and a touch of lipstick. The wispy, tomboyish cut is still alive and well today with models like Tao Okamoto and street style stars Anne-Catherine and Tracy Rosenbaum making it their signature look.

Click to learn more about Demi Moore in "Ghost".

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Bumble and bumble Brilliantine, $21, bumbleandbumble.com

Lipstick Queen Jean Queen Lipstick, $18, lipstickqueen.com

Bobbi Brown Blush in Peony, $24, bobbibrowncosmetics.com

Givenchy Mister Eyebrow Fixing Pencil, $22.50, sephora.com

 
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12:19 PM on 08/20/2011
Huge fan of Demi Moore :-) I am finishing a new fan site SoDemiMoore.com real time news, pics, videos, daily email alerts. Check it out, let me know what you think. -SoCelebrities
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the past is the past,don't look back
04:52 PM on 08/18/2011
Never liked that super short cut.

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