Frizz Free in High Humidity

Humidity can make hair do wild and crazy things, from frizzing out to making waves, to being an all around unmanageable mess. Fighting this force of nature with flat irons and hairspray can and will only make matters worse. Instead of going into combat mode with your hair, try going with the flow using these simple tricks to tame hair into the perfectly tousled styles worn on the runways and red carpets. First apply a weightless polishing serum to damp hair making sure to evenly distribute it through the ends. Next separate hair into two to three inch sections, mist each section with a curl enhancing spray and use a diffuser on your blow dryer (set to low or no heat) to lightly blow dry hair. Finally finish hair with a moisture rich finishing spray to add texture, shine and bounce. 

Looking Lovely at the Oscars: Anne Hathaway

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards was hosted this year by none other than the bright and beautiful Anne Hathaway wearing  a gorgeous scarlet red couture number by Valentino.

For this look her normally dark locks were softened to a lighter shade and styled softly, with a few loose tresses falling around her face making for an elegant style. Her makeup completed the look with a crimson red lipstick, a fresh glowing complexion and a  upper eyelid lined in black.

Looking Lovely at the Oscars: Mila Kunis

This was a first at the Oscars for actress Mila Kunis, who donned a lovely lavender number by Elie Saab. Her makeup was kept natural emphasizing the eyes with a smokey look in warm earth tones, a darkly defined eye, and pale pink lips. Her hair was effortlessly pulled back loosely and kept low, with a side part and soft wave which gave it a classic feel.

Looking Lovely at the Oscars: Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld, one of Hollywood's youngest up and coming starlets, stepped onto the red carpet wearing a darling pale pink dress by Marchesa. Her hair was neatly pulled into a perfectly pinned updo accessorized beautifully with a tiara like headband. Hailee's makeup was kept completely clean and natural playing on the soft pink of her rosy cheeks. Her eyes were lightly lined in neutral tones and her lips were cast in a perfectly pretty shade of cerise which brought out her sparkling smile.

What the Red Carpet is Craving

Oscar at the Oscars? I should say I'd like to think so. Oscar De La Renta debuted a stunning tiered black mermaid gown that I would love to see on the red carpet come Oscar time, along with  Marchesa's gorgeous sculpted little scarlet number. The red carpet will also be craving a couple of these bridal styles (I'm loving how you can wear white wedding gowns without being a bride and gowns of pale pink or beige if you are one). Tossing tradition aside and bending the rules to make for a much better set of dresses on Oscar night.

Impressive would be an understatement when it comes to Naeem Khan's collection. This designer certainly has a an eye for the extraordinary in the lines he creates, from his classic Hollywood styles to his cool celebutante techniques. I can definitely see a his gowns glittering the red carpet on starlets a plenty who could really stand out in any one of the pieces from his collection. I absolutely adored his show, so here's a taste of it with love: 

...until next time xoxo