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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Most Outstanding Looks Of The Year

Awards season has come to an end, and celebrities have put away their designer gowns and tuxes.
Meanwhile, the fashion world has seen the newest styles strut down runways in Paris, New York, London, and Milan.
And some amazing looks have come out of this year.
Whether they're on the streets, runways, or red carpets, these people know how to look good.

Michelle Obama stole the spotlight at the Inaugural Ball in an elegant red Jason Wu gown.

We love this detailed laser-cut leather dress by Giles, which debuted during the Spring 2013 London Fashion Week.

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Jessica Chastain defied fashion rules by wearing a nude Armani gown that almost matched her skin tone to the Oscars — and she looked stunning.

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Ryan Gosling made brown look chic in this Gucci suit at the premiere of his film "Gangster Squad."

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We love the way the fabric drapes on this elegant, dreamy gown from the Marchesa fall 2013 fashion show.

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Taylor Swift channeled a modern Greek Goddess in this J. Mendel gown at the Grammys.

Daniel Craig channeled a real-life James Bond in an elegant suit at the Australia premiere of his film, Skyfall.

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Beyonce's owned the Super Bowl halftime show — and it wasn't just because of her performance. Everyone could not stop talking about her cut-out leather outfit by unknown designer Rubin Singer.

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Kate Middleton looked regal in this flowy chiffon dress while touring the Assyakirin Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in Sept. 2012.

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Prior to leading his team to victory in the Super Bowl, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis exuded confidence and style at the airport.

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The looks from Clover Canyon's fall 2013 New York fashion show seemed to be works of art inspired by the opulent Russian ballet and opera.

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Prince Harry can even make camouflage look stylish. Here he's inspecting his Apache helicopter on a British military base in Afghanistan.

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Like always, Jessica Alba looked impeccable in a killer pink dress from Christian Dior at the Golden Globes.

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Ben Affleck emerged a winner at the Golden Globes — and he certainly looked the part in a Gucci midnight navy three-piece tux.

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Burberry sent some classic men's looks, like this camel-colored coat, down the runway at its Fall 2013 fashion show.

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Allison Williams wore a statuesque Kaufman Franco gown to the music awards show.

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Guest of a Guest spotted this stylish woman, with her sweet red dress and cardigan and edgy tattoos, on the streets during New York fashion week.

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Whether you loved it or hated it, Justin Timberlake's checked Tom Ford suit, gingham shirt, and brown and beige dotted tie combo made a loud statement at the SAG Awards.

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16-year-old Chloe Moretz nabbed the prize for Next Future Icon at the Elle Style Awards in London—and she certainly looked the part in a black-and-white Stella McCartney dress.

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Michael Kors' fall 2013 runway collection was demure yet edge, with slim lady-like silhouettes yet hard metal and zippered accents.

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Romeo Beckham, the 10-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, stole the show as the new young face of Burberry's spring/summer line.

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Fashionista Lily Kwan topped an elegant blue dress with an edgy leather jacket at the Reed Krakoff show during New York fashion week in Feb. 2013.

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Jennifer Lawrence took home Oscars gold for Best Actress and Best Dressed in this ivory Dior Haute Couture dress.

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With his classic bow ties, retro blazers, Vans sneakers, and statement sunglasses, Psy definitely has a style. In fact, he's now getting his own clothing line, a collaboration with designer Jill Stuart.

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Diane von Furstenberg took cutting-edge fashion to the next level by donning Google glass at her fall 2012 runway show during New York Fashion Week.

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Whether he's in his Miami Heat uniform, a classic tux, or simple jeans and a well-cut blazer, there's no doubt that Dwayne Wade's got style. This look from the Time 10 Questions event in Sept. 2012 works because of its fit and simplicity.

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The Douglas Hannant fall 2013 was full of romantic whimsical looks like this striking cobalt and sheer dress.

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Vanessa Hudgens looked polished at the Jenny Packham runway show during Mercedes-Benz fashion week in New York.

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Olivia Culpo, a 20-year-old student at Boston University, won the Miss Universe pageant in this stunning red velvet gown.

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New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham keeps to a classic style in his signature khakis and blue smock.

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Stacy Keibler was George Clooney's best accessory at the Oscars in this perfect-fitting Naeem Khan dress.

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Anna Wintour looked impeccable, as usual, in a python print coat and dark sunglasses at the front row of the Nicole Farhi show during London fashion week in Sept. 2012

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Roger Federer may be one of the best tennis players in the world, but he also knows how to dress well. The stylish athlete posed in a simple jeans-and-blazer combo during an event for Lindt Premium Chocolate in August 2012.

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With her lime green jacket and bright turban, this stylish woman stood out from the crowd outside the tents at New York fashion week.

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Though she didn't win for "The Impossible," Naomi Watts glittered at the Oscars in Giorgio Armani Privé.

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We love this polished winter look from the Nautica men's fall 2013 fashion show.

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Kiernan Shipka, the 13-year-old Mad Men star, looked perfect (and age-appropriate) in a pink Oscar de la Renta dress and silver peep toe shoes at the 2013 SAG Awards.

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Lebron James looked sleek and stylish in a dark suit, black shirt, and dark tie at the Sports Illustrated Awards, where he won the Sportsman of the Year Award.

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Adele stole the spotlight — and an Academy Award — at the Oscars in this sparkly Jenny Packham gown.

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We love the colorful, sculptural gowns from the Roksanda Ilincic spring 2013 runway show during London Fashion Week.

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

7 Public Speaking Lessons We Can Take From the Oscars

At last night’s Oscars we got to see musical numbers, jokes, gorgeous gowns, and acceptance speeches. The Oscars are a great time to see the good and bad parts of public speaking by the Hollywood elite. We spoke with human interaction expert Blakely Thomas-Aguilar of iMeet, a cloud-based service that helps groups of people connect, share, and interact via HD video on any device. Here are some lessons we can take from last night’s speeches.

Have an agenda.

Though sometimes we criticize the stars with speeches that, by the sound of them, placed a lot of confidence in Oscar wins, we should actually take notes. On a show that clocked in at four hours, anyone that helped keep it moving should get another Oscar. One of those people who clearly memorized her speech (and has been it doing it all awards season) is Anne Hathaway.

“Anne was very composed on stage, and knew exactly who to thank and why,” says Thomas-Aguilar.

Having a list of topics you want to cover and ideas you want to convey in your presentation is key, she says, especially when you’re only going to get one chance. Be sure to prioritize, in case you won’t be able to say everything you want.

Inject a little humor, if it’s appropriate.

Though Daniel Day-Lewis takes on the most dramatic of roles and is known for his very disciplined work ethic, his acceptance speech was delightfully light-hearted. The joke about him originally wanting to play Margaret Thatcher was well-delivered. And at four hours in, we all needed a joke.

Keep it short and sweet.

“In real life, there’s rarely an orchestra to start drowning you out when your speech takes too long. That’s all the more reason to stay concise,” says Thomas-Aguilar.

Who struggled? The team from Life of Pi, who won for Best Visual Effects, struggled to get all their thank-yous in before the ominous Jaws theme began drowning them out. Before they could finish, their mics were cut off.

Drop some names.

Thomas-Aguilar says, “What’s in a name? Way more when it’s properly dropped. Being friends with everyone in the room means being strategic about whom to thank and who’ll star in your humble-brag anecdote: ‘Steven [Spielberg] didn’t have to persuade me to play Lincoln, but I had to persuade him that if I was going to do it perhaps Lincoln shouldn’t be a musical.’”

Think about collaborations you want to flag up and top grossing talent you want to be associated with. They’ll appreciate the shout-out and everyone else will know that working with you can make them a star too. Who did it best? Daniel Day Lewis, Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Look presentable.

Yes, most people at the Oscars look fabulous, but one of the women who won for best makeup and hairstyling for Les Miserables had a hairstyle that looked like she didn’t brush it and then stuck a pencil in it. Not everyone can look like Charlize Theron, but if you are winning an award for your craft, and it happens to be hairstyling, you may at least want to look like you have a reason for winning! This is like making a speech on why it’s important to wear power suits, and deliver it while wearing overalls.

Let your face do the talking.

Thomas-Aguilar says there’s a reason the nominees don’t just phone in their acceptance speeches.

“Why do we see all the nominees when the winner’s name is called? It’s because reading facial expressions is so deeply ingrained in our minds. That’s also why we can even see faces in inanimate objects, like cars. Non-verbal communication such as facial expressions also helps tell any story. Make sure to think about the sentiment you want to convey in your speech or presentation and focus on it while hitting the cues on your agenda. This will help you sincerely express anything from gratitude and pride to graceful defeat.”

He feels that Jennifer Lawrence, who won for Best Actress, did this best when she was nearly moved to tears in her short, touching acceptance speech.

If you stumble, keep going.

Speaking of Jennifer Lawrence, she tripped on her gorgeous-but-very-large Christian Dior dress on her way up to accept an award. This is pretty scary considering you’re tripping in front of the whole world, but she recovered gracefully and still delivered a great speech. She didn’t let the stumble stop her.

As fellow winner Ben Affleck said, ”It doesn’t matter if you get knocked down in life. All that matters is that you gotta get up.”

Did you learn any surprising lessons from the Oscars? Tell us in the comments!

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

How Makeup Helps my Self Esteem

I remember my first makeup set like it was a first kiss–white, creamy eyeliner from New York Color; bright purple mascara from my all-time favorite store, Limited Too; and silver Wet & Wild lipstick. It was the height of “Clueless” mania, and my main goal was to look like I was from “The Valley,” despite being in rural Wisconsin.

I had always been fascinated with makeup and the application–I pored over past issues of YM and Seventeen that I got from older babysitters. As I entered middle school, my tastes evolved and I transitioned to Maybelline Full & Soft mascara and matte Cover Girl powder. My mom, a Great Lash devotee, allowed me to wear pretty much whatever I wanted and felt that it allowed me to express myself. By the time I was in high school, I had a Caboodle full of bright lip glosses, purple eye shadow (hey, it was the early 2000s) and fun nail polish.

Now, my makeup routine is pretty natural. I like to put on some liquid eyeliner or a bright lip on special nights, but for the most part, it’s tame. I’ve graduated from my high school makeup and now obsess over Bare Minerals, Benefit and Tarte. I’m a frequenter of my local Sephora, like most 26-year-olds.

I do wear makeup daily and made a few emergency trips to CVS when I forget to put on mascara to grab a trusty tube of Full & Soft.

A made-up face makes me feel bold, confident, and, more importantly, polished. I feel like I conquered the first part of the day and now I’m ready for anything. Bring it.

And, like Natasha Scripture mentioned in her recent New York Times article, “with red lips, I often feel like I can rule the world.”

Monday, February 25, 2013

Here's What Everyone's Wearing At The Oscars

As the stars are rolling in for the 85th Academy Awards, we're excited to see who's wearing what.
Jacki Weaver's wearing $2 million in jewelry and Reese Witherspoon is dazzling in Louis Vuitton.
We'll be updating as more celebrities join the red carpet.
Take a look at what the stars are wearing tonight.