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30
TUE

Front Row at Christian Dior Spring/Summer '09 RTW

Posted by babu 8:35pm GMT


Source: KCSPresses/Splash News

The front rows are getting younger and younger these days, and Dior's exquisite Spring/Summer '09 RTW (Ready to Wear) show in Paris was no exception. Seated closest to the runway (from the left) were the newly brunette Lily Allen, Dita Von Teese, musician Katy Perry, Emma Watson (of Harry Potter fame) and Zoe Saldana.

While my fellow flower looked a little disheveled, Dita's perfectly polished, side-parted locks never seem to disappoint, Katy's cute hair accessory and fringe looked fabulous, Emma's basic updo was, well ... just that, and Zoe's tousled tresses had a brilliant sheen.

Of all these looks, I'd have to say that Katy's was the most fun and luminous, but each had its own unique style, which is rather impressive in itself. (I wonder if stylists chat about what they're going to do ... After all, two of the same dress can be as bad as two signature coifs!)

Which of these hairstyles do you think was most worthy of the front row?

29
MON

Ginger Goes Brunette, Rumer Goes Ginger

Posted by babu 10:09pm GMT


Source: Emma Pelos, WireImage; Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

It seems that Ginger Spice (a.k.a. Geri Halliwell) and Rumer Willis (the eldest of Demi & Bruce's clan) have decided to swap their signature shades ...

Geri's been everything from blonde to flaming red, but this is the first time I've seen her as a brunette. I'm not sure if she wants to be taken seriously as a writer (?) or just craves a change for fall, but I'm not minding this new hue on the former pop star. The color itself needs to be adjusted to look more natural (it's a bit wiglike at the moment), but the overall effect is positive: She looks younger, and her light eyes just pop.

Rumer, on the other hand, looks a little washed out, and that bright red bob does nothing for her face shape or features. I'd love to see her in a rich cocoa color, something between her usual jet-black and this new, Ashlee Simpson–inspired do.

Whose latest incarnation do you like more, Rumer's or Ginger's?

23
TUE

Get the Look: Heidi Klum's (Many) Emmy Styles

Posted by babu 12:46pm GMT


Source: Mathew Imaging/WireImage, Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage

I adore each and every hairstyle that Heidi Klum modeled at the Primetime Emmys, so I’ve asked Helena Faccenda (the celebrity stylist behind it all) to share her inspiration and walk us through what it takes achieve these glamorous hairstyles.

Experiment with
each of these looks for a different occasion, or use Helena's tips and
techniques to create a single style that can take you from day to
night:

Look One: Heidi on the Red Carpet
“I really felt like the dress was very late ’60s-early ’70s inspired,” says Helena. “I wanted to give Heidi a Bridgette Bardot–inspired ponytail with an elegant edge.”

How Helena Achieved This Look:
Little to no product is needed to create this look, other than a few drops of serum to help reduce frizz. First, Helena blew Heidi’s hair out with a blow-dryer. Once dry, she used a wide (1.5-inch) barrel iron to curl her hair. Then, once the curls were set, Helena blew about 60 to 70 percent of the curl out of Heidi’s hair to create a soft wave. She then pulled Heidi’s hair back into a low, loose ponytail. Taking hair underneath the nape of Heidi’s neck, Helena pulled the pieces so the top crown of her head had volume. Finally, she wrapped a small section of hair around the elastic, pinning the top of the ponytail and the hair covering the elastic to Heidi’s head, securing the bump and creating an elegant, easy-to-do look.

Look Two: The Tuxedo
“I wanted the hair to look clean and elegant, like a hair commercial. The hair was very inspired by Veronica Lake."

How Helena Achieved This Look:
When Heidi came in from the red carpet, Helena brushed out the low ponytail and put it into an extremely loose, simple ponytail. She wanted it really loose so Heidi could pull the elastic easily with one finger and transition from the tuxedo look to the glamorous sequin romper she was wearing underneath.


Look Three: The Dior Buttercream Dress

“We went back to the Bardot ponytail, because the structure and beauty of the top of the dress required little to no hair framing the face,” advises Helena.

Look Four: The Black & White Dress
“This dress was very modern, so I wanted something very clean, structured and elegant.”

How Helena Achieved This Look:
Since there was little time between outfit changes, Helena decided to create a tight bun by taking Heidi’s ponytail from the previous look, wrapping it around her hair elastic and pinning tightly to Heidi’s head. “It only took two minutes!” exclaimed Helena.

Look Five: The Leopard Chiffon Gown

How Helena Achieved This Look:
Unpinning Heidi’s sleek bun, Helena vigorously brushed Heidi’s hair in an upward direction to bring more volume to the wave of her hair. Taking two sections above Heidi’s ears, Helena rolled the sections of hair from front to back of her head. The two sections were then secured with tiny clear elastics at the back of her head, and the look was completed with a bit of Victoria’s Secret Shine Spray.

Look Six (Final Change): Michael Kors Blue Dress

How Helena Achieved This Look:
First, Helena took out the two sections of hair she rolled back. She then went over Heidi’s hair with a blow-dryer and round brush, smoothing the hair into a Veronica Lake–inspired look. Creating a side part, Helena pulled the front bang loosely behind the ear, pinning it to secure the look. For a more modernized feel, Helena suggests making the side bang lie flat against your head.

... And voila, that’s it!
Curious about any other celebrity hairstyles from the red carpet? Just drop us a line at hair@mylifetime.com.

19
FRI

Sarah Jessica Parker's Bangs: True or Faux?

Posted by babu 4:54pm GMT


Image Source: Jim Spellman/WireImage

Did she or didn't she? It's the question I've been asking myself since sighting SJP's super-short fringe at last night's Sex and the City: The Movie (DVD release) soiree.

If she actually has committed to this look, I wish her all the best. It's not that I dislike the Audrey-inspired bangs (though they don't do much for her face shape), it just seems like they'd be a major pain to maintain given her natural wavy/curly hair texture.

But judging by her personality and hairvolution, I think that she's wearing clip-in extensions (made of natural hair, and dyed to match her own), which can give the same effect- without the awkward re-growth period.

What do you think, are Sarah Jessica's bangs true or faux?

 

12
FRI

Kate Moss Keeps It Short (& Sweet)

Posted by babu 2:12pm GMT


Image Source: Mark Milan/Chi/Splash News

Kate Moss debuted a newly trimmed look last night in London (though it seems she wasn't keen on modeling it!).

Short of shaved, I think we've seen Kate in almost every length and texture out there since the early '90s. She's gone boy-short, long, curly, straight, fringed (we won't even get into color...), and through it all she's always managed to strike a balance between fashion-forward and subtly chic.

I just love that she can take the simplest cut and color and tousle it into a perfectly cool, 'effortless' style. It's quite the talent.

What do you think of Ms. Moss' new 'do?

10
WED

Beyoncé's Shorter, Lighter Look

Posted by babu 10:06am GMT


Image Source: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Beyoncé Knowles arrived at the recent VH1 Fashion Rocks show with sleek, straight hair, but performed later in the evening wearing an Etta James–inspired wig — much to everyone's surprise.

Though the effort was thoughtful (Etta was actually in the crowd and seemed quite touched), the effect aged the newlywed in a not-so-flattering way. The color, shape, and volume worked against her delicate features...

This look may have just been a wig, but do you think Beyoncé could pull off a true cropped cut? Or do you think she should stick with her signature long locks?

03
WED

Meg Ryan: Which Look Works?

Posted by babu 6:23pm GMT


Source: Splash News

Aside from numerous looks of shock and surprise, Meg Ryan displays an array of hairstyles in her new movie, "The Women."

Playing an accomplished, high-society New Yorker, Meg gets to flaunt perfectly coiffed locks for the majority of the film, (almost) distracting you from the years of plastic surgery she's had since her signature shag days. And though I adored her cropped cut, I don't mind these two classic looks on Ms. Ryan — I think she pulls both off quite well.

My only wish would be to see her sporting something in between voluminous curls and board-straight hair, like a tousled wave ... It just seems so fitting for her personality.

Which look from "The Women" do you think suits Meg more, straight or curly?

02
TUE

The Return of 90210

Posted by babu 4:14pm GMT


Image Source: EW/Splash News

Did you ever think you'd see the day when Brenda and Kelly would be posing together for a cover (let alone almost 18 years since 90210 premiered!)? It's wild.

The girls say that they're totally fine with one another, but only time (and a few gossips on set) will tell. One thing that's definitely changed however is their hair. Gone are the bad dye jobs, funky bangs, and crunchy curls...

For their recent spread in Entertainment Weekly, both ladies went for a soft, tousled look, with Jennie Garth (Kelly) opting for a center part to compliment her short blonde hair, and Shannen Doherty (Brenda) rocking a side-part with her long dark locks.

I'm loving Kelly's cover look, but which former teen star's style do you prefer?

27
WED

Carrie Underwood's Hairvolution

Posted by babu 8:07am GMT


Source: Kevork Djansezian/AP, Dan Steinberg/AP, Ama Fernando Allende/Splash, Dimitrios Kamouris/WireImage,
Denise Truscello/WireImage, Larry Busacca/ WireImage, Russ Einhorn/Getty, Dan Steinberg/AP

Carrie Underwood has had a lifetime's worth of wild (and occasionally fabulous) hairstyles in the three short years since her Idol win, with the only constant being her love of bold, blonde locks.

I'm a big fan of the latest, less voluminous incarnation, but what I envy most (aside from her time w/Tony & Chance!) is Carrie's confidence. I may not love the variety of styles that she's sported over the years, but she wore them with pride and sometimes that can make the ordinary seem extraordinary.

Which of Carrie's looks do you like most?

26
TUE

Katie Holmes' Hat: Love It or Hate It?

Posted by babu 7:48am GMT


Image Source: Splash News

Yes, I know ... another Katie Holmes post. But what can I do? The girl is always trying something new!

Here she is, for instance, en route to rehearsals for her upcoming Broadway show, "All My Sons." Now some might hate on that rather odd-looking hat she's wearing, but I'm going to have to go out on a limb and admit I actually like it. Yes, there – I said it. I think it's quite charming.

I find it to be a refreshing change (in a world where fedoras seem to be the only hats in existence), it hides that dreadful cut and it also frames her face quite nicely. My only critique would be that it's come a season too early, as it's much too steamy in NYC at the moment to be sporting such a heavy hat. But, then again, she's not one to follow the rules ...

What do you think of Katie's vintage-inspired hat, love it or hate it?