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Jennifer Aniston at the Oscars - From Red Carpet to Your Closet

Posted Feb 24th 2009 at 3:01PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Get the Look

Jennifer Aniston
We're painfully aware that most of us won't ever have the opportunity to wear a shimmery stunner like the gown Jennifer Aniston wore to this year's Academy Awards. And it's such a shame -- can you imagine how great we'd look? (Trust us -- it would be amazing.) Still, we also know that there are plenty of elements of the look that we could totally work into our own wardrobe.

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Vanity Fair Oscars After Party

Posted Feb 23rd 2009 at 1:01PM by Michael Buckner

Filed under: Events: On the Scene

Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.



Ten straight hours on a red carpet is time well spent when Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer come together holding hands, or when Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep collide, or even when Mickey Rourke walks out of the party with a Stella Artois in his hand and a beautiful mystery girl in blue on his arm. But mostly, ten straight hours on a press line is time well spent when Academy Award Winner Kate Winslet poses with her golden Oscar for her portrayal in "The Reader" in Atelier Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati.

Vanity Fair hosted its annual Oscar After Party at the Sunset Tower Hotel. The guest list was allegedly limited to just 400 people, as the stars came out to celebrate the huge night for Winslet, Sean Penn and Penelope Cruz.

Madonna made her famous appearance before heading to her secret after party, which didn't start until midnight.

"Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker shocked and awed in Christian Dior and that was just the beginning.

Gallery: Vanity Fair's Oscar After Party

Jennifer Anniston and John MayerNatalie Portman


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Robin Roberts Needs Your Help for the Oscars!

Posted Feb 19th 2009 at 3:00PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends

robin roberts at the espy awardsRobin Roberts, the beloved Good Morning America anchor, will be on the red carpet at the Oscars, interviewing the brightest celebrities of the awards season. But she can't decide what to wear!

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Oscar Fashion Trends Preview - What To Expect!

Posted Feb 11th 2009 at 11:31AM by Michael Buckner

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Red Carpet Trends


Michael Buckner is a fashion and celebrity photographer who travels around the world taking pictures on the red carpet. He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest entertainment industry events.

I have a little leak for you kind readers! In fact, you have a chance to actually pick which dress will be worn by an Oscars escort on the night of the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

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Giorgio Armani Gets Pinocchioed by PETA - Oscar Woes

Posted Feb 6th 2009 at 5:00PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends, Green Fashion

PETA's ad featuring a photoshopped Giorgio ArmaniFollowing up on the escalating conflict between Giorgio Armani and the anti-fur crusaders at PETA, it looks like we could see some fireworks this month around Oscar time. As you may recall, after years of prodding Armani, it appeared that he was finally going to capitulate. Instead, he released a fall lineup filled with furry fashions. We don't know why he did it -- maybe just to tick PETA off. Now that PETA's going on an Oscar offensive, Armani may be wondering why he got into this slug fest.

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Top 5 Eco Celebs

Posted Apr 22nd 2008 at 2:06PM by Cat Lincoln

Filed under: Celebrities with Style, Green Fashion


In honor of Earth Day, we present the top five celebrities who use their fame to help make the earth a better place to live.

Our number one: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Vanity Fair green issue cover model and hybrid driver created the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998. He makes every effort to generate awareness of environmental issues, partnering with organizations that include Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green USA, and the International Fund For Animal Welfare.

Check out the gallery to learn more about Leo's great efforts and see who else made our list of Eco Celebs.

Gallery: Top 5 Eco Celebs

Leonardo DiCaprioNatalie PortmanBrad PittCameron DiazEd Begley Jr.



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Did Diablo Cody make leopard skin jump the shark?

Posted Apr 4th 2008 at 10:33AM by Cat Lincoln


We're right there with Kristen Seymour on loving a bit of leopard. And Diablo Cody is a full on inspiration to us lady writers -- you will find zero hating round these parts.

But...

Ever since the Diablo Cody awards ceremony (over) exposure tour, leopard skin, either as an outfit theme or accent, seems a bit...tired.

Gallery: The Diablo Cody Leopard Skin Experience

The Leopard Skin CoatThe BAFTAs Leopard Skin DressThe Leopard Skin ShoesThe Wicked Tight Vintage Looking Leopard Skin Dress in Palm SpringsThe Leopard Skin Bag

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Beards of the red carpet: grading the growth

Posted Feb 26th 2008 at 2:32PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Men, Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends




The difficult thing about facial hair is maintaining a balance within your personal style -- not letting the beard take control. A beard that's out of control can make you look pretty silly, and you'd do better to shave that sucker off rather than be caught wearing it. I've seen cases wear once sharp-dressing, clean-shaven guys decided to grow a beard, and pretty soon it was flannel and torn t-shirts -- and they never came back.

For better or worse, stars set the tone in the world of men's facial hair -- it's not necessarily a bad thing. It allows us to take cues from them and their stylists, converting them into lessons about our own shaving techniques. When Russell Crowe grows a beard and it looks cool, every dude on the street quits shaving. Then again, sometimes celebrities screw it up -- then we can make fun of them and feel superior.

The grading system for celebrity beards is simple: it consists of 3 variables. First, is there a reasonably good balance between their facial hair and their hairstyle? Second, is the beard in harmony with the rest of the outfit? The third variable is the interpretive factor, i.e. what's the beard doing for them? and how effective is it?

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Tags: 2008, Academy Awards, AcademyAwards, Adrian Grenier, AdrianGrenier, Colin Farrell, ColinFarrell, Johnny Depp, JohnnyDepp, Sean Combs, SeanCombs, Seth Rogen, SethRogen, Viggo Mortensen, ViggoMortensen

Beards of the red carpet: Colin Farrell

Posted Feb 25th 2008 at 12:28PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Men, Red Carpet Trends




I'm not a big Coin Farrell fan to say the least. For whatever reason, his cocky demeanor and good looks annoy me to no end. Plus, I think he styles himself a Bono Jr. Nevertheless, I won't let this affect my evaluation of his beard control. I am, after all, a professional.

While I can't give my full approval for his choice to go with the scruffy, hasn't shaved in 5 days look for his Oscar appearance -- it's a little too romance novel for my taste -- I do think Colin shows good consistency and facial hair control. Women seem to like beards at this adolescent stage, more than when they've fully grown in. The unkempt hair is a little over the top, and if the beard were fully grown in, he would definitely have issues with his beard to hair ratio.

As it stands, Farrell does a pretty good job at pulling off the macho Irish brawler look -- if not a little too conspicuously. Nobody believes that he's really been so tied up at the pub he didn't have time to go home and shave, yet he kinda looks like he just threw this tux on and drove on over to the Academy Awards. Purposefully unrefined.

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio:4
Beard to Ensemble:3
Babe Magnetism: 5


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Beards of the red carpet: Johnny Depp

Posted Feb 25th 2008 at 11:19AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Men, Red Carpet Trends



Although he did get a nomination for his role as the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' Johnny Depp's facial hair control was not quite up to his usual standards. The goatee/mustache combo is a proven look for him, he's stuck with it since his Don Juan days. While last night's goatee was definitely under control, it was lacking a little bit of the usual flair.

I think his shaggy hair took away from the goatee, I kept wanting to reach over a push the hair out of his eyes -- it looked kinda painful. I know Johnny's got to be sick of walking the red carpet by now, but his hair to goatee ratio makes him look like someone who just wants to hide from the media while Daniel Day Lewis takes home the Oscar for Best Actor.

In my opinion, the sulking 'I hate the media' look is never becoming to movie stars -- they should suck it up and try to have some appreciation for the media that supports them. At least Johnny is able to complete the ensemble with a sort of casually worn dinner jacket and bow tie. Personally, I like a more bubbly and colorful Johnny Depp, but maybe playing a serial killer has got him down -- no major fashion errors though.

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio: 3
Beard to Ensemble: 4
Brooding Artist Factor: 4


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Beards of the red carpet: Sean Combs

Posted Feb 25th 2008 at 10:13AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Men, Red Carpet Trends



If anyone can navigate the intricacies of men's facial hair, it's Sean Combs. What can't the guy do? He's already managed a successful music career, fashion design, and now he's making his way into a nice acting career. His stylish goatee was a nice contrast to a night of facial hair abuse.

First off, the mustache and goatee combo is classic and gives him that urban refined look without upsetting the beard to hair ratio -- way to not rock the full beard. He could balance it out with some wild hairstyle, but Sean likes to keep it subtle, keeping the hair in check and topping it off with some earrings just to represent. The tux is cool, I like the low vest and the wide lapels -- everything about the ensemble is very put together.

Puffy doesn't get much credit for taking risks, but graded on general beard control, he's taking home the award. His goatee says: how about casting me in a lead role, Hollywood? Monday was the premiere of his made for TV version of 'A Raisin in the Sun.'

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio: 5
Beard to Ensemble: 4
Suaveness: 4


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Beards of the red carpet: Seth Rogen

Posted Feb 25th 2008 at 9:27AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Men, Red Carpet Trends



It's hard not to like a comic mind as sharp as Seth Rogen. He gave some of the funniest performances of 2007, excelling in such roles as accidental father/stoner and slacker cop. Wait -- he was acting in those movies right? Or will he wake up this afternoon with a post-Oscars hangover and hit the bong as he dines on a breakfast of goldfish crackers?

While he probably doesn't care -- since I think his slacker look is somewhat genuine -- he's dangerously close to having a Bob Ross attack. As we've seen with Adrian Grenier, the combination of curly hair plus a beard can get our of control really fast. The and glasses help make him look a bit more respectable -- far better than Jonah Hill's bow tie. If he would trim back that fro, I think the beard would look good -- but as it stands, were on beard alert level 3 (of 5).

I know Seth is kind of building a brand here. Still, it's never a great idea to advertise yourself as a one dimensional pot-head in front of a group of potential employers. So, it would probably be a good idea to clean up nice for a prestigious award show like the Oscars, right? Not for Seth, he's a rebel. Or he's showing Canadian lumberjack pride. Take your pick.

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio: 2
Beard to Ensemble: 2
Slacker Points: 4


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Beards of the red carpet: Viggo Mortensen

Posted Feb 25th 2008 at 8:26AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Men, Red Carpet Trends



I must admit, I didn't go see Eastern Promises, but Viggo's creepy beard-action at Sunday night's Oscars certainly made me think he should probably walk away with Best Actor, no questions asked. Did you see the clip? He put a cigarette out on his tongue just before chopping up a corpse. That's the kind of deeply morbid performance that will ruin your chances of ever landing another 'good guy' role. Then, to show up with that beard -- I thought they should give him an Oscar for Most Disturbing Beard.

Most of us know Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and something about his long scrubby beard makes it seem like he's still not totally over the LOTR experience. Does he go back to middle earth between each movie he works on? I think his beard to hair ratio was really hurt by the fact that he chose to sport a phonytail. On closer inspection he's just got it slicked back, but regardless, it looks like he's got a thick beard and a freaky ponytail -- too much.

All that I can really say about the ensemble is that it's consistent -- he looks like an Eastern-bloc hit man from head to toe -- the hair, the beard, the double-breasted suit. The rose is a nice touch, but seriously Viggo, what's up with the werewolf look?

(out of 5)
Beard to Hair Ratio: 2
Beard to Ensemble: 4
Creepiness: 5


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Ladies and gentlemen, the comedic stylings of Mr. Jon Stewart

Posted Feb 24th 2008 at 12:01PM by Whit Honea

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Celebrities with Style, Red Carpet Trends

Tonight is the night. The Oscars are upon us. It's a nice feeling knowing that even though I'm sitting here in my pajamas on a rainy Los Angeles morning with a cup of coffee and the Times that the stars are probably knee-deep in dresses that cost more than my house, borrowed jewelry, and their third glass of champagne.

I'm guessing that Jon Stewart is as nervous as anyone, if not more so. The comedian will be our host for this, the biggest night in entertainment, despite word that some of the Academy were less than thrilled with his previous job two years ago. Personally, I thought he was hilarious.

His fashion isn't the type that gets mentioned on sites like this, although it is often worn when writing on sites like this, go figure. Hey, you try blogging in haute couture and see how long that lasts.

No, Mr. Stewart is a regular guy with a sharp wit and a panache for exploiting the obvious. The night looks promising. Enjoy your Oscars.

Since the promos this year don't give Stewart any face time we'll share one from his first go:



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Facial hair 2008

Posted Feb 21st 2008 at 3:30PM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Accessories, Men, Hair Care

Excited about who will be sporting facial hair at this year's Academy Awards? Me too! Facial hair is the men's accessory of the year, and it's not just about the full beard anymore. Male or female, facial hair is impressive. It's the visual manifestation of testosterone -- and your ability to tastefully sculpt and control it displays your ability to tame the hormone that makes people go berserk.

In the anticipation of Styledash's list of "best celebrity facial hair at the Oscars 2008," I thought you might enjoy this video, where one man talks about the difficult task of controlling the wild hairs on his face. Enjoy.
[via ManoloMen]

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