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Monday, February 23, 2009

Get Angelina's Hair from the Oscars

We absolutely loved Angelina's hair (and emerald jewels for that matter) for the Oscars, so we caught up with stylist David Babaii for a step-by-step how to for achieving the look at home.

Step 1: To achieve this romantic cascade of curls, I sprayed her entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunched it into the hair. This gives just the right texture and hold.

Step 2: Next, I dried her hair by dividing her tresses into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free. Taking small sections starting at the nape, use the David Babaii for WildAid Blow Dryer with the nozzle attachment and finish the drying process with a large round brush to smooth hair straight.

Step 3: At the crown area, I sprayed David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier to the root area and down the hair shaft. Then, I dried this section with a jumbo round brush to add lift and volume.

Step 4: Once dry, I sectioned the hair again using the same sectioning process as I did for blow drying. Using the David Babaii for WildAid Styling Iron, I once again sectioned the hair into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free. To curl, use the Styling Iron to create "ribbon curls" by taking small "V" shaped sections. To achieve, wrap the hair around and inside the styling iron close to the scalp area and pull the iron down (similar to curling ribbon). After curling the entire head, I smoothed some of the curls with a brush while leaving some intact.

Step 5: At the crown area, I back-brushed the hair at the scalp area only, sprayed some additional Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier and gently smoothed the surface not to remove too much of the back-brushing. Next, to create her half-up, half down look, I brushed the sides up and back and secured with pins. To complete the back, I ran my fingers up several curls to create volume and variations in texture. For a long but natural lasting hold, I used David Babaii for WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray.

There you go! Now go out and get that hair and score your Brad.



Oscar Night With Moët & Chandon

Oscar night was the perfect opportunity to pop the champagne and celebrate a year of filmmaking. Speaking of champagne, Moët & Chandon had more than just movies to toast to. The French label was dubbed the exclusive champagne of the 81st Academy Awards, and decided no better way to celebrate than with a nationwide party! Bejeweled Moët bottles graced the tabletops of Moët & Chandon Oscar viewing party venues throughout the country.

The 1028 Gallery in Chicago provided an Academy Award-worthy swank affair complete with a bank of floodlights, camera crew, red velvet ropes, and a step-and-repeat that recreated the red-carpet experience indoors. Chicagoans hit the red carpet dressed to the nines about the same time as the celebrities on Oscar night. Chicago-based rep for the champagne, Kimberly Burt, constructed the loft into the complete Oscar experience with rooms specifically designated for coat check, a red-carpet entrance, and lounge areas to watch the award ceremony. “I wanted to be sure that everywhere guests turned, they were experiencing the excitement of the Oscars,” she said. The invite only affair catered to some 150 tastemakers, business leaders, and media players. The open loft provided old-Chicago personality and style with its aged brick walls and dimly lit bar room. Guests sipped bubbly Academy Award-themed drinks from their chic seats as they enjoyed the show from flat screens near by.
-Jackie Medler

Our Top 10 Favorite Oscar Looks

We were surprising more pleased with Oscar fashion this year, although there were some disappointments (Reese and Nicole)! There were some new style stars in our book - we're loving Evan Rachel Wood's sophisticated style as of late and the multiple creamy gowns we saw on the red carpet - Evan, Penelope, Marisa, Anne and Taraj. Enjoy!

Evan Rachel Wood
We loved Evan Rachel Wood's Ellie Saab dress, Neil Lane jewels and Sergio Rossi clutch.

Natalie Portman
Pin thin actress Natalie Portman looked stunning in a hot pink Rodarte dress and Kwiat jewelry with a vintage Rialto clutch and Stella McCartney heels.

Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway took our breath away in Armani Privé and Cartier.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz wore a 60-year-old vintage Balmain gown and Chopard jewels and looked absolutely stunning while winning her Oscar for best supporting actress.

Marisa Tomei

Marisa looked amazing in Versace Atelier with Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie donned a basic black Ellie Saab dress and clutch, with not-so-basic emerald jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. Want to copy her Oscar hair click here.

Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson looked gorgeous in a Roberto Cavalli gown and Fred Leighton jewelry and Mary Norton clutch.

Kate Winslet
Oscar winner Kate Winslet played it a bit safe in Yves Saint Laurent and Chopard jewels with Grace Kelly-esqe hair.

Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker channeled Cinderella in a Dior Haute Couture gown and Fred Leighton jewelry and a Ferregamo clutch!

Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen was a lady in red last night designed by Kevan Hall, jewelry by Loree Rodkin and clutch by Katherine Baumann.

Freida Pinto
She's so gorgeous, she would look good in a plastic bag. We thought the John Galliano dress might look better in person, however, with a face like that it doesn't matter. Her jewels were by Martin Katz and shoes by Judith Leiber.

-Chloé van der Wel