Fashions and Frocks from the 2012 Academy Awards
So your childhood dreams of becoming a famous actress may not have come true, but who says that you can’t look like one? Hollywood’s loveliest ladies shined in glamorous fashions, dazzled in high-end accessories and glistened in expertly-applied makeup at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, and we’ve got all of the hottest looks for you to recreate at home, for less.
Dress for Success
One-shoulder dresses were all the rage on the red carpet, especially among such stunners as Milla Jovovich, Missi Pyle and Rose Byrne. LastCall.com, a designer discount site by Neiman Marcus, has hundreds of evening dresses to choose from in their last-call clearance outlet, including one-shoulder floor-length gowns and cocktail length varieties. If you were wowed by the sea of shimmering sequin at the Academy Awards, visit EDressMe.com, which is running a 65% off sale on select prom dresses, including a few must-see sparklers.
Accessorize
BlueNile.com decked out Penelope Ann Miller in rare pink diamond earrings that instantly made her the envy of every woman watching the red carpet arrivals on Oscar night. BlueNile.com wants you to feel like a star, as well, so they’re offering the opportunity for customers to create a unique piece of jewelry, and throwing in free shipping, too! Your fingers may not be dripping in diamonds like some Oscar nominated actresses, but you can show off your new sparkling clutch from celeb-favorite brands like Rebecca Minkoff and Jimmy Choo thanks to BlueFly.com, which is currently giving a 40% discount on all designer handbags. To satisfy your craving for just a bit more bling, a la Michelle Williams’s bow adornment on her Louis Vuitton dress, visit KateSpade.com where you’ll find a dainty pave mini bow ring for sale that will jazz up any outfit. When you sign up for the customer mailing list, Kate will give you 15% off your first order, so shop wisely.
Haute Hair & Makeup
Newly-introduced actresses Jessica Chastain, Bérénice Bejo and Ellie Kemper arrived to the Oscars sporting red-colored tresses ranging from strawberry blonde to deep auburn. You too can have flame-colored locks in a matter of minutes by using at-home hair color kits from L’Oreal, John Frieda and Clairol, which are all available at Ulta.com. Now through March 10th, you can save $3.50 from your $10 Ulta.com purchase, so use recent celebrity images as your inspiration and select a hue that will work best for you. Rooney Mara, Tina Fey and Shailene Woodley styled their hair with a simple, yet elegant top bun that you can re-create by using bobby pins and delicate hair clips to keep every strand in place. StyleBell.com is offering 10% off your $75 purchase, so stock up on your hair accessory needs and have fun designing your signature Oscar-esque hairdo. No look is complete without a touch of pink on the lips and a dusting of smoke-colored shadow on the eyelids, so Benefit.com and Nars.com are gifting you free shipping with your $50 and $25 purchases of any of their bestselling cosmetics, including Benefit’s Posie Tint and NARS’ Express Your Eyes gift set.
Make every day a red carpet moment!