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Oscar Winner: Anna Karenina’s Costume Designer, Jacqueline Durran

If you’re an Oscar affeciando, then you are well aware that Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran just won an Oscar for her work on the film Anna Karenina.  Ms. Durran previously designed the costumes for...

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Oscar Recessionista Style: Helen Hunt Wears H&M on the Red Carpet

Best Supporting Actress nominee Helen Hunt looked stunning on the red carpet tonight…in  wait for it : H&M.  Her custom couture midnight-blue full length gown was from Hennes & Maurtiz,...

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Oscar 2013 Fashion Trends: Pale Shades and Blushes

Red Carpet Rundown: Off-White and Pale Gowns Are Having a Moment by polyvore-editorial on Polyvore Did any of you notice all the ivory, pink and blush on the red carpet last night at the Oscars/Academy...

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The Scoop on Helen Hunt’s H&M Oscar Dress: The Actual Cost $650

The New York  Times has the lowdown on the actual cost of Helen Hunt’s Oscar dress, designed by H&M.   This was no under $200.00 USD off the rack gown that you could buy at your local H&M...

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The Most Popular Oscar Red Carpet Gown: Grace Kelly’s 1955 Dress

Although many gorgeous designer gowns by legendary fashion designers have graced the red carpet at the Academy Awards, including gowns from Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Vera Wang,  Ralph Lauren, Armani,...

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The Best Actress Oscar dress that cost $100: Joanne Woodward’s gown

Long before there was Project Runway, and sewing at home became glamorous, Actress Joanne Woodward flaunted Hollywood convention by making her own Oscar dress.  She was the original recessionista on...

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Oscar 2014 Best Dressed & Fashion Trends

There were no recessionistas on the Oscar red carpet this year, no H&M dresses or off-the rack.  It was all about haute couture and Cate Blanchett owned it in Armani Prive.  It looks like Armani...

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Penelope Cruz in H&M at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Although we didn’t see any chic n’ cheap looks on this year’s Oscar 2014 red carpet, we’ve already spotted one soon to be off-the rack pick at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party  here in Los Angeles....

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Oscar Jewelry & Accessory Looks on the Cheap but still Chic

We’re still lusting over the fashions and jewelry we saw on the red carpet at the 2014 Oscars.  Most of us can’t borrow diamonds from Chopard, Fred Leighton, Tiffany’s or Van Cleff & Arpels for a...

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Academy Award/Oscar Jewelry Predictions for 2015

This week Michael O’Connor, celebrity stylist and television personality,  hosted StyleLab’s jewelry event for Academy Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. Every...

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Oscar Jewelry Styles for the 2016 Academy Awards

In the build up to the Academy Awards, select celebrities and Hollywood wardrobe stylists are invited to visit the StyleLab Jewelry Suite at a top secret location in Beverly Hills, for an exclusive...

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Oscar Gifting: Bergman’s Style Lounge Fashion & Beauty Finds

Last week I got to experience one of the most well-known Oscar gifting suites in Hollywood: Bergman’s Style Lounge and Party to honor the  88 Annual Academy Awards at the  Fig & Olive restaurant....

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Oscar 2013 Fashion Trends: Pale Shades and Blushes

Red Carpet Rundown: Off-White and Pale Gowns Are Having a Moment by polyvore-editorial on Polyvore Did any of you notice all the ivory, pink and blush on the red carpet last night at the Oscars/Academy...

View Article


The Scoop on Helen Hunt’s H&M Oscar Dress: The Actual Cost $650

The New York  Times has the lowdown on the actual cost of Helen Hunt’s Oscar dress, designed by H&M.   This was no under $200.00 USD off the rack gown that you could buy at your local H&M...

View Article

The Most Popular Oscar Red Carpet Gown: Grace Kelly’s 1955 Dress

Although many gorgeous designer gowns by legendary fashion designers have graced the red carpet at the Academy Awards, including gowns from Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Vera Wang,  Ralph Lauren, Armani,...

View Article


The Best Actress Oscar dress that cost $100: Joanne Woodward’s gown

Long before there was Project Runway, and sewing at home became glamorous, Actress Joanne Woodward flaunted Hollywood convention by making her own Oscar dress.  She was the original recessionista on...

View Article

Oscar 2014 Best Dressed & Fashion Trends

There were no recessionistas on the Oscar red carpet this year, no H&M dresses or off-the rack.  It was all about haute couture and Cate Blanchett owned it in Armani Prive.  It looks like Armani...

View Article


Penelope Cruz in H&M at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Although we didn’t see any chic n’ cheap looks on this year’s Oscar 2014 red carpet, we’ve already spotted one soon to be off-the rack pick at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party  here in Los Angeles....

View Article

Oscar Jewelry & Accessory Looks on the Cheap but still Chic

We’re still lusting over the fashions and jewelry we saw on the red carpet at the 2014 Oscars.  Most of us can’t borrow diamonds from Chopard, Fred Leighton, Tiffany’s or Van Cleff & Arpels for a...

View Article

Academy Award/Oscar Jewelry Predictions for 2015

This week Michael O’Connor, celebrity stylist and television personality,  hosted StyleLab’s jewelry event for Academy Award nominees, presenters and stylists at a private venue in Los Angeles. Every...

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