“I loved that we saw a lot of color on the red carpet this year!”

Two of my favorite looks were on Jessica Alba and Katherine Heigl.

I loved that Jessica chose such a gorgeous plum dress; it definitely complimented her skin tone! Her hair reminded me of the ADAM Adam Lippes Fall 2008 fashion show this past Fashion Week – very simple but very chic. There was a braid in the front along the hairline, and then the rest of her hair was tied into a loose bun in the back. I thought she looked beautiful, and the style was not too contrived – best of all, this look is so easy to achieve at home:
~Start by parting your hair in the middle.
~Make two braids on each side of your part, approximately 1 1/2 inches back from your hairline.
~Then pull your hair, including the braids into a low ponytail and wrap the rest of your hair into a messy bun…and you’re finished!

Katherine Heigl looked stunning in her red dress – very old Hollywood glamour, and she channeled a modern Marilyn Monroe. Her look is easy to achieve at home. Start by parting your hair to the side. Then take a medium barrel curling iron, curl 1-2 inches sections of hair and pin into place. Let the curls sit for about 20 minutes then smooth the curl gently with a paddle brush.

Heidi Klum was also in red, and she looked absolutely beautiful! I loved her updo; it was gorgeous, modern and elegant. It was definitely a more structured look, but with the right instructions, you could recreate it at home. Click HERE for tips on how to get Heidi’s look from one of my top stylists at the Rita Hazan Salon, Eugene Toye!

I am so happy that Nicole Kidman went warmer and less blonde with her hair color – her hair color looks natural, soft and rich. The warmer shade has a more youthful feel, and gives her skin a beautiful glow!

Another copper-colored star I loved was Tilda Swinton. Omg, what an intense, bright copper – not very natural, but gorgeous! I love this color with her skin; it’s sexy and bold but also looks luxe. Well done!

xx, Rita Hazan

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