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40 Vintage Oscars Beauty Looks

Jaime Richards — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:24:35 PST

Some stars' past Academy Award beauty looks weren't the best we've ever seen, but a peek back into the red carpet vault proves that there were many who got it right. Sure, poodle perms, frosted shadows, and brick red lipstick might look strange or dated to us now, but they at one point constituted what was hot at the time. Here are 40 stars who stood out with their memorable makeup and hairstyles at the Oscars (and Governors Ball) from way back when.

First Look: Be Kind Rewind

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:16:34 PDT

Up until today, there was just a grainy bootleg version of the trailer for goofball comedy Be Kind Rewind that someone covertly (or, not so covertly, since it says "Shhh I wasn't supposed to tape this! Hee hee..." before the footage) videotaped at Comic-Con where the trailer was screened. Now there's a legit trailer for all to enjoy, and enjoy it I do.

I'm not sure where I am on the topic of Jack Black. I loved him in High Fidelity, but quickly grew tired of him in School of Rock. This trailer, however, looks like the comedy is a collaborative effort with a lot of funny moments for Mos Def and not too-too much of Black's obnoxiousness. The supporting cast includes Danny Glover, and Mia Farrow. The movie follows video store employees Jerry (Black) and Mike (Mos Def) whose videos all become erased. To appease the customers, the duo shoot brief, low-budget versions of the original movies (like Driving Miss Daisy, pictured), which then become major hits in the community.

Be Kind Rewind opens in limited release this December 21. To see the trailer,

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Woody Allen's New Women

BuzzSugar — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:33:38 PDT

Say what you will about Woody Allen and his sordid relationship history, but the man knows how to cast female actors in great roles. Witness Dianne Wiest in Bullets Over Broadway, Mia Farrow in Hannah and Her Sisters, and - of course - Diane Keaton in Annie Hall. Perhaps not coincidentally, those are also some of my favorite Woody Allen movies.

The director's new muse, it seems, is Scarlett Johansson, who just signed on to star alongside Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem in Allen's still-untitled latest film, which begins shooting this summer in Spain. For all the details,

The movie will shot in Barcelona and marks the first time he has filmed a movie in Spain. But it also represents another interesting milestone for Johansson. According to Variety:

That is her third starring role in his past four films, making Johansson the actress Allen has used most frequently since his early runs with Mia Farrow and Diane Keaton.

While Farrow and Keaton are by far the most famed of Allen's actresses - mainly because he was romantically linked to them - he definitely likes to work with the same actors over and over again. If you're interested, Film Experience has a very cool ranking of women who have appeared in Woody Allen movies, including some I'd forgotten about. Charlize Theron and Tracey Ullman, for instance, have both appeared in two of his movies.

What do you think of the casting? Do you think Penelope might end up a regular fixture?

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Remembering Vidal Sassoon: The Visionary Stylist's Best Quotes on Celebrity Hair

Jaime Richards — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:49:02 PDT

It's a sad day in the beauty world: Vidal Sassoon has passed away at the age of 84. A visionary hairstylist, Vidal was known for putting his own geometric spin on the classic bob, as well as inventing the five-point cut (which took him nine years to perfect). He also helped to change the careers of actresses Mia Farrow and Nancy Kwan, elevating them to superstar status with the snip of his shears.

Vidal, who often used architectural elements to inspire him, started out in the hair business at the ripe old age of 14, working as a shampoo boy in London. While he famously charged $5,000 to cut Mia's hair in Rosemary's Baby and coiffed the heads of celebrities from Dionne Warwick to Rita Hayworth, through it all he remained sharp-witted and humble. When asked recently what the world should remember about him, he quipped, "I think the world has a lot more important things to know about than Vidal Sassoon." See some of his top quotes on celebrity hair now.

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Think You Can't Wear Tweed in Spring? Here's How to Make It Work

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:00:56 PST

One of the biggest misconceptions about tweed is that it's solely a cold-weather trend - after all, it's of heavier weight, moisture-resistant, and incredibly durable - and while it is a great Fall fabric, there are also a number of ways to wear it for Spring. Designers like Jason Wu, Theyskens' Theory, Giambattista Valli, and more all showed sleek tweed dresses in their collections, proving that when done in pretty pastel colors and breezy, sleeveless silhouettes, tweed has the power to look polished and Spring-ready in a snap. Willing to try this trend for the coming season? Check out some of our tweed-wearing tips, then click the widget below to shop our favorite dresses.

Lighten up! The best thing about transitional tweeds is how easy it is to make them work for any climate. If you're still feeling the chill, just layer up with a pair of tights, ankle booties, and a blazer. When the weather starts to warm up, you can ditch the thick legwear and go bare, and pair your tweed frock with a lightweight sweater and pretty sandals.
Go bright and bold. Spring is the time to brighten up your color palette and play around with pastels, florals, and lots of white. Spring's tweed dresses look freshest in pretty, ladylike hues - for extra pep, choose a colorblock dress that has the brightest color closest to your face.
Wondering how to accessorize? For day, keep things simple and elegant (think Audrey Hepburn or Mia Farrow). Opt for a small chain-strap bag, patent leather flats, and a stack of bangles or thin rings. Amp things up for evening with sky-high heels, a colorful clutch, and a statement-making layered necklace look.

Link Time: Mia Farrow's Great Gatsby Beauty, Ryan Gosling Goes Blond, and More

BellaSugar — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:32:58 PDT

Unexpected beauty icon: Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby - StyleList
Ryan Gosling goes really blond - People StyleWatch
Balding stars: guys who embrace it vs. guys who hide it - Yahoo Shine
The proper way to apply eyeliner - Real Simple
Seven plastic surgery procedures you never knew existed - Refinery29
New model Janice Alida would make a really good-looking chef - The Cut
Step by step with Orly Sapphire Silk and Color Club Factory Girl - All Lacquered Up
10 models who changed their names - The Gloss
Essence's polishes are 99 cents but 100 percent awesome - Clumps of Mascara
See Chris McMillan's gorgeous West Hollywood home - CasaSugar

The Muses of Woody Allen

TresSugar — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:11:31 PDT

The 2011 Cannes Film Festival opens Wednesday with a French-friendly film, Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris. Talented as the famed, though controversial, director may be, where would he be without the women who make his films come alive? While not all actresses reach the musing heights of Mia Farrow, Diane Keaton, or Dianne Wiest, we're going to take a loose interpretation of "muse" and look at the many women he's perfectly cast.

Link Time: Marc Jacobs's Dior Negotiations, Anna Wintour Laughing, and More

FabSugar — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:08:13 PDT

Marc Jacobs reportedly asking for $10 million for Dior deal - Fashionista
Franca Sozzani thinks Dior should re-hire John Galliano - The Daily Beast
Derek Lam's loyal and recurring model list - Modelinia
Exclusive: rare image of Anna Wintour laughing - Refinery29
Check out Judith Leiber at Gilt Groupe - Purse Blog
Erin Fetherston on how Mia Farrow inspired her Spring '12 collection - The Cut
See all the red carpet photos from the ALMA Awards - InStyle
Alexander McQueen will open its first store in China - Vogue UK
How to sneak into a fashion show - FashionIndie
Anna Laub's Prism lets the sunshine in - Vogue

'60s Style Steals the Show at Erin Fetherston

Annie Tomlin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:27:57 PDT

Erin Fetherston's Spring 2012 collection had a girlish, mod vibe, and the beauty look was just as swingin'. Four hairstyles, three lipstick colors, and one shiny nail added up to one cool 1960s theme. "The makeup was inspired by Mia Farrow at Truman Capote's Black and White Ball," MAC makeup artist James Kaliardos said of the charcoal-eyed, lush-lashes look. "It's like the late '60s does the '20s." Meanwhile, Esther Langham (for Beauty.com) led a team of Alterna stylists to create a quartet of soft, textured, teased hairstyles. For the finishing touch, Butter London's Nonie Creme (also for Beauty.com) created glossy, patent-leather-look manicures by combining Tea With the Queen and Pink Ribbon polishes.

Ted Gibson: We Need an Oscar For Hair

Jaime Richards — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:07:05 PDT

Ted Gibson, the warm, bubbly stylist who is known for appearing in the hair transformation segments on What Not to Wear, has been a part of the hair industry for more than 20 years. Along the way, he has covered almost all aspects of the business, from teaching at a beauty school, to having his own product line, to owning multiple salons. Now, his newest passion is a Facebook campaign, We Need an Oscar For Hair. To see what he has to say about the movement to get a hair category on the Academy Awards ballot, just keep reading.