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For years, it seems like strapless and one-shoulder dresses have been all the rage at red carpet events on Oscar 2011. So we welcomed the refreshing short- and cap-sleeves trend worn by actress nominees Amy Adams and Michelle Williams at the Oscars this year.

Red was a popular color choice for many high-profile actresses (Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock), as were champagnes, blushes and nudes. Lace detailing also showed up on many gowns (Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis).

In the accessories department, minimalism was in full effect. Bangles and cocktail rings were popular, but many ladies left the necklaces at home and let their flawless skin do the talking.

Another awards ceremony is in the books, but the photos will live on forever. Let’s see who will and won’t be embarrassed 10 years from now:

BEST DRESSED :

JENNIFER LAWRENCE: My best friend and I went back and forth on Lawrence’s red Calvin Klein gown. I thought Lawrence’s simple look was jaw-dropping, and then my pal pointed out that her dress looked “very Baywatch.” And she was totally right! Luckily, the Best Actress nominee has the stellar bod to pull off a form-fitting dress reminiscent of a bathing suit. The only thing that would have made it better was some kind of sparkly necklace to complement her clutch and bangle.

CELINE DION: Anyone that knows me know that I have a pretty big aversion to this Canadian songstress. But I’ve gotta give credit where it’s due, and she was, like, WHOA, at the Oscars. Her post-baby bod looked incredible in a form-fitting Armani Prive gown, and her funky necklace was a spot-on accessory for her deep neckline.

REESE WITHERSPOON: If Mattel made an Academy Awards Barbie, they’d already have their muse in Reese Witherspoon. We loved her modern, strapless black and white Armani dress, and her full, flippy, retro ponytail added an unexpected flair. Dangly emerald earrings and a green cocktail ring for a pop of color, and voila! Red carpet success.

JENNIFER HUDSON: I’m not sure I know anyone in real life that can pull off wearing tangerine, so the fact that Jennifer Hudson A) wore it to the biggest award show in town, and B) looked absolutely stunning in it, makes her my favorite of the night. Loved the Versace gown, loved her old Hollywood hair, but the best accessory? Her confidence, newly svelte figure and bright personality.

GWYNETH PALTROW: I am completely in love with Paltrow’s look, which, besides Hudson left the biggest impression with me. Her silver, sparkly Calvin Klein sheath had just a touch of spunk in its colorful waistline brooch — a pattern that was repeated in matching earrings. Leaving her hair down and casual was a shrewd choice. I think anything else would have made the look too severe.

HELEN MIRREN: Mirren always looks stunning to me, but if I look as good at 45 as Mirren does at 65, I will be the happiest chick in all the land. Somehow, she always manages to be classy and elegant, without losing sight of being chic and modern — all while remembering her age. Tonight’s pewter gown was no exception. Love you, Helen!

WORST DRESSED :

MELISSA LEO: Leo may have taken home the Best Supporting Actress statue, but somewhere, an elementary school is missing about 100 paper snowflakes and a roll of gold cellophane from the art supply closet. Not only were the materials on her Marc Bouwer dress disjointed and hard on the eyes, but the tall neckline was totally excessive. Adding insult to injury, her hair looked like she’d just rolled out of bed to hit the Starbucks drive-through.

CATE BLANCHETT: I appreciate seeing a different look on the red carpet, but Blanchett’s lavender Givenchy was confusing and, well, fugly. Maybe we could have been down with it if not for that bizarre circle outline around her torso. But when combined with the futuristic shoulders and old-fashioned-looking beading, this gown had more personalities than Sybil…and we didn’t really like any of them.

SHARON STONE: A few talking heads on the red carpet praised Stone for her look, but it made me want to to hose her down and have her start anew. The black, one-shoulder dress wasn’t the offender — in fact from the armpits down she looked good. But her hair was too tall, her eye make-up was too bold and dark, and her lips were too red. Per my best friend, “I don’t want to see a woman that old look like she just had an all nighter.”

Source: film.com

When the show singing in this fashion show, Dewi Sandra dress up clothes by using the concept of Papua and combined with knitted from Toraja. Dewi said that she learned to craft and culture of each region when he was no work there or holidays.

Dewi Sandra when met on the show 40 years Martha Tilaar in Plenary JCC, Senayan Jakarta, Tuesday (28 / 9) revealed that he learned to appreciate all the good works and creation of fashion, beauty, songs, belonging to the nation.

“My concept with Papua’s dress, and knitting is the original from Toraja, from my mother, I remember every area that I visited at work or vacation, I tried my take crafts and cultures, and learn to appreciate us,” he said.

Source:Kapanlagi

“That was an amazing look,” Nicki told MTV News right after the main show Sunday night. “I’m so thankful to have that opportunity. As an underground female rapper, that’s the biggest accomplishment so far.” People are still talking about Nicki Minaj’s colorful performance at the VMA pre-show with special guest Will. Or about Lady gaga meat dress, And, surprise! her VMA meat dress was made with REAL MEAT! Franc Fernandez, the Los Angeles-based designer/artist behind the dress. What did you think of celebrities on VMA pre-show performance? Lets see The MTV Video Music Awards’ Most Memorable Moments from 1984 to 2010.

2010 - Lady gaga on meat dress and Nicki Minaj's Performance: Outfit by Marco Marco, Boots by Chanel, repurposed by Niki Schwan. Stylist Niki Schwan: "We worked with designer Marco Marco directly to make sure the outfit went with the superhero themesong.

2009 - Lady Gaga steals the show with her multiple wins, outfits, and bloody performance at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 13, 2009.

2008 - Britney Spears triumphs by winning her first Moon man after 16 nominations for Best Female Pop Video and vindicates herself after her dismal 2007 VMA appearance. Russell Brand in his hosting duties insults the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.

2007 - Britney Spears' highly anticipated appearance at the 2007 Video Music Awards falls flat after rumors the singer failed to make the majority of her rehearsals and became irate backstage before her performance in Las Vegas, Sepetember 9, 2007.

2007 - Former Pamela Anderson beaus, Kid Rock and Tommy Lee, have a heated exchange which eventually turns physical when Rock slaps Tommy Lee at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, September 9, 2007.

2006 - A man who identifies himself as Sixx rushes the stage while Jennifer Lopez attempts to present Panic! At the Disco with their award for Video of the Year at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, August 31, 2006.

2006 - Pete Wentz walks the red carpet at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards with a monkey in New York City, August 31, 2006.

2003 - Madonna kicks off the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards with a performance including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera ending with a kiss from Madonna to her co-performers in New York City, August 28, 2003.

2002 - Michael Jackson mistakes a birthday tribute as The Artist of the Millenium Award, Eminem fights with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and Axl Rose returns to the stage at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, August 29, 2002.

2001 - Britney Spears performs her hit "I'm a Slave 4 U" accompanied by an albino Burmese python at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 6, 2001.

2000 - Spears shocks audiences when she rips off her outfit during her performance to reveal a nude body suit with rhinestone embellishments at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 7, 2000.

1999 - Diana Ross causes controversy when she fondles Lil' Kim onstage at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 9, 1999.

1998 - Marilyn Manson's date, Rose McGowan, turns heads in her revealing ensemble at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, September 10, 1998.

1997 - Fiona Apple calls the world "bullshit" while accepting her award for best new artist, Martha Stewart and Busta Rhymes join forces to present an award to the Spice Girls and P Diddy performs his tribute "I'll Be Missing You" for Biggie Smalls with Sting at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 5, 1997.

1996 - Van Halen reunites at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 7, 1996.

1995 - Slash joins Michael Jackson for a special performance of "Black or White" at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 7, 1995.

5 - Courtney Love makes her mark at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards by ambushing Madonna during a pre-show interview, stumbling through the press area and at the end of her performance during the show throwing her guitar and knocking over speakers in New York City, September 7, 1995.

1994 - Michael Jackson and his new wife Lisa Marie Presley attempt to quell the rumors that their marriage is a sham with a very public display of affection at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, September 8, 1994.

1992 - Nirvana causes a scene at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards by beginning their set with their song "Rape Me" against the network's wishes. Bassist Krist Novoselic throws his bass into the air and ends up injuring himself. The performance eventually goes down hill resulting in Cobain trashing the band's equipment while drummer Dave Grohl taunts Axl Rose on the mic in New York City, September 9, 1992.

1990 - Madonna performs her song "Vogue" in an elaborate number including 18th century style costumes at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.

1984 - Madonna performs her song "Like a Virgin" in a wedding dress at the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards.

Source: Rollingstone

Jaws dropped when Lady Gaga took the stage at the 2010 Video Music Awards last night wearing meat from head to toe. And, surprise — her VMA meat dress was made with REAL MEAT! Franc Fernandez, the Los Angeles-based designer/artist behind the dress, confirmed that it was real meat when we caught up with him this morning. But now that we know it’s REAL, we’re left with so many more burning questions for Franc Fernandez! Did it smell? Was it bloody? Was it heavy? Was Lady Gaga comfortable? So, we chatted with designer Franc Fernandez tonight to find out all the juicy details. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about Lady Gaga’s meat dress below!

What was your inspiration?
Franc Fernandez: “I was contacted by her stylist, Nicola Formichetti, and they had already shot the picture with Terry Richardson in the meat bikini for Vogue Hommes Japan. They told me that they wanted to make a main dress [out of meat], so I did it.”

What kind of meat was it?
“I don’t know what it’s called in English, but in Argentina, it’s called matambre. I went to my butcher to get it, in Los Angeles in the valley. He’s the butcher that my family goes to. I’m trying to get him a signed picture of it.”

How many pounds of meat did you buy?
“I bought a lot of meat because I wanted extra. I would say more than 50 pounds of meat. Is that a lot?”

How heavy was it?
“It was fairly heavy. She said it was the most comfortable dress of the night, though. I’m guessing it weighed around forty pounds. It’s built on a corset, so the weight is distributed on her chest, so it’s not like it’s hanging off her neck.”

Was it comfortable?
“She said so.”

Were there leftovers?
“Not very much, no.”

Did it leave a blood trail?
“No, not at all. It’s actually very clean meat, very sturdy and strong and doesn’t run at all. It’s the meat you use to make a roast, where you roll it in a tortilla and put it in the oven. Hence, the shoes — that’s why they were wrapped in butcher twine.”

Did it smell?
“Gaga said it smelled good. It had a sweet smell. It hadn’t been sitting out for more than five hours. And it’s not a heavy gross meat.”

Did you have to keep it refrigerated?
“While it was being made it was refrigerated, [worked on] and then refrigerated. It took a span of two days on and off. Maybe three with sourcing and getting materials and everything.”

Will this dress “go bad”?
“Well, yes. And it’s a dress that will dry out. The meat dries out, rather than rotting. It becomes jerky. But, it shouldn’t be worn again.”

Was the look designed, or did you drape it naturally?
“I just did the meat. You can’t really design something that we’re making out of organic pieces. It’s like ‘This piece can go here,’ and you look at the cuts you have and you drape it.”

How do you drape meat?
“I’ve done some draping, it just seemed logical to me. The way I was doing it, nothing about it was much of a challenge, except for the time it took. I had helping hands that were great. It was just sewing through meat, which is a little weird, but it’s not rocket science. I just used regular string, some stronger thread, nothing unusual.”

What did it feel like on Lady Gaga’s body?
“There was a corset but the rest of it was skin on skin. Initially it was cold, but then it warmed up. Not too much, though. She said she wasn’t warm at all, especially under those lights, it didn’t heat up.”

Did Gaga have to be sewn into the dress?
“She went in through the bottom. Some of it she was sewn into. I was backstage.”

Did you treat the meat with any preservatives?
“No, not at all.”

How did you transport the dress?
“I’m in Los Angeles. So, I had a little cooler that I carried it in — its own little coffin.”

When Lady Gaga sat down, did the meat rub onto the chair upholstery?
“Well, it shouldn’t have because it’s not a sticky meat. It’s not a messy dress at all, surprisingly. But I didn’t see the seat after she sat on it. But I’ve been handling that meat for two days and there is nothing messy about it.”

What would the dress feel like? Like for Cher and those who touched it?
“It would feel like meat I suppose. It’s all natural.”

What happens to the meat dress now?
“The dress will be put in an archive with all of her dresses. The Gaga Archives, I suppose. It won’t last, that’s the beauty of it. When it is brought out again, hopefully it will be in a retrospective, and it will be a different dress, which is the best thing. I like the idea of it changing and evolving into something else. My butcher said I could taxidermy it if I wanted it to stay the way it is, and I didn’t want to stay that way. Seems like a waste to keep it that way, than to watch it change.”

How did you come up with the idea of butcher strings on her shoes?
“I was referencing the whole meat theme. I bought the strings at a butcher supply store.”

What were the crystal pieces on her meat purse?
“It’s an antique brooch that was applied to the meat.”

Gaga said this dress represents that we shouldn’t be treated like a piece of meat. What does this dress represent for you?
“I have to agree with her. I just think it looked great.”

Where is it now?
“I’m not sure. She has people who handle everything, so it’s with them.”

Would you create this look again?
“I think it’s just that—it’s just the meat dress. There’s not going to be meat dresses in the future. This was made for a specific purpose. It’s what it is.”

When you saw her wear this dress, what went through your mind?
“She’s wearing my meat dress! It just looked great on her and she made it look easy and things come very naturally to her.”

Source: MTV

Stylish fresh shown at Lebaran not only on clothing worn alone. Do not forget affairs hairdo need done. Often confused in the salon or before going to want to cut hair with a new style to make it look fresher. The following tips can be used as handles.

Before you decide what model we want to apply its good to know the types of face shape so that no misfortune befall after the cutting process is complete.

Heart Face Hair Style

Characterized by the pointed chin and jaw and expressive. So, you just choose a hairstyle that can reinforce the form of tau that covers the face of the jaw. Because both of them can increase the performance to be interesting.

1. Will further reinforce the short hair your face shape, while medium and long hair will give a good balance on a firm jaw and a pointed chin.
2. Similarly, the oval face, the hairstyle is too high at the top is not beneficial for the heart face.
3. Also avoid the side hairstyle that is too heavy, heavy layers or waves on the right side and left the hair, which would eliminate the dramatic cheekbones. Better to select pieces that are too mild and non-textured.

Oval Face Hair Style
For those who have oval face (Oval Faces) tend to run, you can choose the long hair, short, curly or straight as desired.

There are a few tips you need to be applied:
1. Making bouffant avoid hair that is too high so as to make the face look longer.
2. The oval face shape tends to a balanced and proportionate, so that almost any haircut for oval face can be compared to any other face shape.
3. This time the hairdo is in for oval face is: bob layer, beachy waves and shoulder shags.
4. Will look more attractive if somewhat hair up or away from the face that shows the oval face shape.
5. Also avoid using bangs are too many or severe.

Round Face Hair Style
Round Faces or round face sometimes make the look more chubby cheeks and chubby. But with the right touch, appearance can still look attractive. The secret is an appropriate haircut to look beautiful and modern. The tips that you can do:

1. Give a little volume on top of or near the facial hair. As long layers bangs or side bangs will make the face look longer.
2. In contrast to the Oval, round face hairstyle above require full or boufant higher for the face look longer.
3. Avoid hair styles that are also round and along the chin. So make a more rounded face.
4. Also, avoid cuts thick hair on the ears and cheeks, because it will make the hair look more broadly.

Face Square Hair Style
The texture of the hair style that is suitable for face shape boxes, it is advisable to give effect to soften the rigid jaw shape. For the casual look, you can choose the style of having layer long hair or short hair textured dynamic. For the formal style, can choose a short hair curly or random bun, The Other tips:

1. If your hair is very straight and long, do the body wave that can give effect to the hair curls or waves. This can give balance to the face shape of this one.
2. If your hair is very curly tend to curl, it is recommended for thinning hair is not too full on your face.
3. Avoid hair straight and flat along the jaw that makes jaws wider and not disproportionate.
4. If you want Bob or short hair styles that are in add the layer.

Project Runway star and fashion guru Tim Gunn gets candid on the cutthroat world of fashion, and how to kill ‘em with kindness in his new book Gunn’s Golden Rules.

Secret #1: Good Manners Are the Mark of True Class
“This book is my manifesto for kindness, generosity, and integrity. My mother constantly corrected me in all things: behavior, grammar, attitude. But my manners also came from when I was in college and began participating in critiques. You have to speak with someone respectfully about their work and be honest and open, without hurting them.

Secret #2: Being Critical Without Being Rude Is an Art
“I learned early on in teaching how easy it is to hurt a young person and that’s never my intention. I have had a student throw his portfolio across the room and storm out, sobbing and then we couldn’t find him, and I thought, “Oh God, this is exactly what he wants me to go through — this torment,” and I did. So I’ve learned the hard way to try to never insult someone’s character. You never say things like, ‘Well if you didn’t arrive here thirty minutes late every day.’ But I still have to stop myself at times thinking, how do I phrase this in such a way so this person does not shut down like a garage door and not let me in? It’s hard. I would never say it’s easy.”

Secret #3: Use Your Anxiety to Your Advantage
“On my first day teaching my own classroom, I threw up before I entered the building. I realized that teaching was either going to kill me or cure me, and I was determined that it was not going to kill me. I kept thinking that I could not let my mentor down. She had hired me and I thought, I just cannot disappoint her. Did I want to stay home and hide under the blankets in bed? Yes! But, I thought, I can’t let her down. I really do believe that it is good to have people outside of yourself that you do not want to disappoint because when you are ready to throw in the towel and say, “This is it!” if you think about that other person, you probably will stick it out. But there hasn’t been a single semester of teaching, even twenty-nine years’ worth, when I don’t have some serious butterfly moments meeting a class for the first time. But nervousness is good, it’s useful, it keeps you on your toes, it keeps you alert. It means you’re not taking things for granted.”

Secret #4: Find Your Balance
“I have my mantra about silhouette, proportion, and fit. I believe that when they are in harmony and balance, you’ll look great in anything. It’s not about a particular item of clothing or particular accessory; it’s about the whole head-to-toe look! Think of yourself as a series of thirds from your shoulders to your toes, and dress observing those demarcations. The underlying message being, don’t cut yourself in half with your apparel.”

Secret #5: Remember That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
“In my book, I include a not-so-favorable story about Anna Wintour. I had seen her exit a fashion show by being carried down five flights of stairs by her two male bodyguards — all to avoid having to ride the elevator with the rest of us. I told the New York Post about what I had seen and Anna had a terrible reaction to it, and put me through such torment over it. If that hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t have included it in the book. But the message is, “Anna, accept responsibility for your behavior. If you don’t want people writing or talking about this, then don’t let two men carry you down five flights of stairs.” Vogue has already come out with a response saying that I have a “vivid imagination.” All I can say is, you can’t make this stuff up. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction.”

Source: cosmopolitan

1. Go for contrasting lids and tips.
Pair a smoldering eye look with a crisp off-white nail polish. The combo looks elegant, plus you won’t have to worry about your manicure matching your clothes.

2. Get tan and toned.
Look like a golden goddess by mixing liquid bronzer with a firming body cream, then massage it into your arms. It’ll temporarily tighten your skin and give it a glow, says Scarlett Messina, a Pennsylvania-based makeup artist.

3. Perfect your complexion.
Camouflage any pimples by applying a yellow-based cover-up to counteract the redness. Use a concealer brush to pat it on precisely, then blend the edges with your ring finger, says Tracy Brennan, owner of Kalologie, a beauty boutique in Los Angeles.

4. Pump up the volume.
For oomphy, tousled strands, try this trick from Nathaniel Hawkins, a celeb hairstylist who has worked with the Olsen twins: When you’re finished blow-drying your hair, switch to the cool setting, flip your head over, and aim the nozzle around randomly for a few minutes. “This creates pockets of air between your locks so they look extra full,” he says.

5. Sweeten up your cheeks. Create a foxy flush with a deep berry powder blush. Use a fluffy brush to swirl it in small, circular motions over the apples of your cheeks and back toward your hairline, says NYC makeup artist Greg Vaughan. This will blend the color evenly.

6. Make your gloss multitask.
Keep a pearly white lip gloss in your desk drawer to slick not only on your lips but also on your brow bones and cheekbones as highlighter, says Pati Dubroff, an L.A.-based celebrity makeup artist.

7. Rework your hair flair.
A glittery accessory adds instant glamour to any hairstyle. If you forget to bring one to work, use a brooch from your sweater.

8. Fake a gorgeous glow.
Mix one part foundation with one part liquid illuminator, and then use your fingertips to massage it all over your face, says Brennan. Try American Beauty All Over Face Glow in Gold Glow, $15, and Mark Duotint in Double Rose, $6. Top it off with a dusting of a light-reflecting shimmer powder.

9. Sweeten your handshake.
Since you’re going to be shaking hands and mingling, mist your fragrance on your palms so that your touch will release a small amount of scent throughout the night.

10. Work a sexy updo.
Starting with dry locks, tease the hair around your crown, then flip your head upside down and mist the underneath layers with hair spray, says Patrick Melville, creative director of Warren-Tricomi salons. Flip back up, then gather all of your hair — except the front section — into a loose bun and secure with bobby pins. Now mist those face-framing pieces with hair spray and use a round brush to blow dry them so they’re sleek. Insert a sparkly hair accessory a few inches above one of your ears.

11. Prep your lids.
Before you apply any eye makeup, blend a creamy concealer onto your lids and into the inner corners of your eyes. This will give your shadow a base to stick to and conceal any redness.

12. Score perfect party legs.
If you don’t have enough time for a full in-the-shower shaving session, just smooth baby oil onto your legs before you take the razor to them, says Dana Minkin, owner of the Gloss Day Spa in New York City. “The oil protects your skin and will leave your legs extra satiny.”

13. Revive your manicure.
Slick a shiny, clear top coat over whatever polish you have on your nails. It’ll give them a glossy finish and prevent nicks so your mani will look freshly done, says Sunshine Outing, a nail technician at Haven spa in New York City.

14. Go for a smoldering stare.
A smoky eye effect is a classic night-out look. To do it: Line the rim of your upper and lower lashes with a black eyeliner, says Charlie Green, an NYC makeup artist who works with Heidi Klum. Now use a stiff brush to smudge the pencil into your lashes. Finish by sweeping a dark shadow onto your lids.

15. Nix a shiny nose.
Left your powder compact at home? Tone down a glaring T zone with a piece of one of those toilet-seat covers in the ladies’ room. It’ll act as a blotting paper, says Mary Lisa, a makeup artist at the Julien Farel salon in NYC.

Source: cosmopolitan