TREND-SETTING Hollywood Alisters – including Gwyneth, Charlize, Natalie and Beyonce – more than wowed us on Oscar’s red carpet.
Sporting breezy, do-it-yourself coifs, dewy makeup, retro cuff bracelets and delicate antique chandelier earrings, these leading ladies also gave us a picture-perfect preview of what’s going to be on our must-get list for p.m. dressing – once the snow finally clears.
Design companies, who are scrambling to create more wearable, party-friendly versions of Oscar’s key looks, are concentrating on sensual metallic or floral fabrics – inspired by red-carpet standouts such as Gwyneth’s sculpted flesh-colored Stella McCartney dress and Beyonce’s flirty floral chiffon knee-length frock.
Jewelry from the red carpet is also expected to spawn a slew of lower-priced, look-a-like pieces.
Statement accessories, like Halle’s richly textured wide cuff bracelet or Charlize’s delicate, dangling diamond earrings, will give any look an instant wardrobe update. Natalie Portman’s decision to wear a delicate Fred Leighton diamond bracelet as a hair-band is a styling trick set to become as ubiquitous as Sarah Jessica’s flower brooch.



