And you can have one like it. Not totally like it. You have to send your own picture off to Wicked World, and in 2-3 weeks they will send you back a totally groovy pendant with your very own pet/parent/boyfriend/favorite celebrity on it. This is a quality piece suitable for fancy parties, red carpets, and mid-morning binge drinking. Available for $30 from Wicked World.

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There were still actresses who decided to go for the glamor and wore some spectacular pieces of jewelry.  I noticed several lovely “collar” length or bib style necklaces in particular.

Check out Diane Lane’s elegant art deco-inspired necklace by Neil Lane:

Amy Adams decided to buck red carpet trends and wore a bold, modern bib necklace featuring faceted colored stones:

Taraji P. Henson went for full-on movie star bling with her stunning 19th century antique diamond necklace, loaned for the night from Fred Leighton:

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Dramatic Collar Necklaces at the Oscars

In fact – I loved it so much that I wanted to share some of my favorite red clutch purse picks, for almost any budget!

Let’s start with the high-end splurge:

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That is a Christian Louboutin “Petal” satin evening bag.  Yes, it costs almost $1500, but it’s a Louboutin – you’re paying for quality here ladies!

My mid-range pick rings in at a more moderate $225:

Image: Neiman Marcus

That’s the “Caroline” clutch purse by designer Lauren Merkin, also in red satin.

My next pick isn’t made out of red satin, but at only $58, I can work with red faux croc:

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Red clutch purses for almost any budget

Did you love her look, but don’t have her budget?

Here are a few of my favorite picks for sparkly red-carpet bling without taking a new mortgage out on your house!

This pair of bangle bracelets from Chamak by Priya Kakkar will only set you back $31:

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Want a wider bracelet?  The “Ice” bracelet from Rimistyle is 2″ wide and stretches to fit most wrists – and it’s only $28:

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You can get a matching set of three crystal pave bangle bracelets by Lee Angel for $78:

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Get Heidi Klum’s Oscar jewelry look for less

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

So, let me amend that. I do not want to be Angelina. But I wouldn’t mind having her hair…

And maybe now I can! David Babaii was kind enough to share some tidbits of how he created Angelina’s look last night at the Academy Awards.

To create her romantic layers of curls, he said he first sprayed her whole head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunched it into the hair.

According to David, using this spray helped to create the texture and hold he needed for the style. Following that, he dried Angelina’s hair, dividing her tresses into 3 sections: top, sides and back leaving the nape area free.

When he got to the crown area, he used David Babaii for WildAid Volcanic Ash Root Amplifier to the root area and down the hair shaft. Then, dried this section with a jumbo round brush to add lift and volume.

Whew…not done yet. (This is why he’s a super stylist…)

“Once dry, I sectioned the hair again using the same sectioning process as I did for blow drying.” Then, using his styling iron, and curled each section into “ribbon curls” by taking small “V” shaped sections.

To do this at home, wrap the hair around and inside the styling iron close to the scalp area and pull the iron down (similar to curling ribbon)!

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Steal Angie’s hair (if not her man)

Actress Taraji P. Henson (”Queenie” in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) added a little red carpet to her style when she carried an elegant pleated red satin clutch purse.

There were a lot of classic metallic and crystal clutches on the red carpet last night, but I love the little added spice that the red added to her outfit.  It’s small enough that the color doesn’t overwhelm her outfit – but just sets it off nicely.

Tomorrow – my favorite picks for red clutch purses… all the way from “rent for a month” to bargain chic!

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Pretty red accents in a sea of white at the Oscars

Heidi Klum went for all-out glamour at last night’s Academy Awards… red satin ball gown, sparkling rings, earrings and bracelets.

But was it too much?

Let’s face it – we’re talking about Heidi Klum, one of the most attractive women on the face of the planet!  If her jewelry is overwhelming, what’s it going to look like on us mere mortals?

Don’t get me wrong, I love something sparkly as much as the next girl, but perhaps just one or two of those bracelets might have worked better?  How about just one big cocktail ring instead of a handful?

Still love the bling?  I’ll find some “real world”  picks to help you put together your own version of Heidi’s red carpet style in my next post.

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Heidi Klum and all those bracelets…

Celebrity hair stylist Robert Vetica (author of  Good to Great Hair), created this sort of new-take on the old-fave French Twist.

Vetica says he did this by first blow-drying Marion’s hair with a round brush using Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream to prevent frizz, and created a low side part. He then teased the hair all and shaped it into a full, lavish French Twist, rolled and pinned it in place, then used a rat tail comb to lift the crown and emphasize the volume from the back.

Can we do this at home? Trying to steal Oscar looks is half the fun of watching!

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Are You Coveting Marion Cotillard’s Twist?

1. Give the One Shoulder

One shoulder dresses throughout this Award Season have been all the rage. Try something like this Halston Long Wrap Dress if you loved the look that Sheryl Crowe sported during this year’s Grammy Awards.

2. Go Strapless

Strapless dresses are always a classic choice, from Jennifer Lopez to Mylie Cyrus most celebrities and luxury wearing fashionistas wear a strapless dresses now and then. Try this Gold Embroidered Marchesa dress if you want to go strapless.

3. Wear fabulous shoes.

Most commentators, like those on E! and NBC will ask “who are you wearing?” but do celebs usually tell them about their shoes? Rarely, unless you are watching E! and they put their shoe on their shoe cam, you’re rarely going to get a picture of their shoes, but, in the real world, shoes make the outfit. So, wear the heck out of those stunning shoes!

4. Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!

Wear great earrings, necklaces, and rings. Of course, don’t go overboard. It all depends on the type of dress you are wearing. If you are wearing something strapless with a bit of detail, you may want to try some dangling bling. If you have some very subtle colors, black, white, or lavender, try some rings or necklaces.  Look at these Anita Ko Diamond Encrusted Panther Earrings. They’re interesting and could make your evening look pop.

5. Embrace the Greek

Angelina Jolie wears Greek inspired clothing well. Of course, not all of us can look like Angie everyday, but we can try! Check out this Roksanda Illincic number.

6. Wear Great Colors

Colors are all  over the place this Spring season, so why not do it in the evening as well? Pinks, Limes, Blues, Purples, you choose! Getting dressed up for a luxurious event means making bold decisions, so pick a bold color! Try this lime Alexander McQueen Silk Twist Front Dress.

7. Carry a clutch

No need to carry around your whole life in the evening, a cell phone, some lip gloss and a a little cash should be enough for the evening. Carrying a small handbag should be enough for you. Try this Celestina Abalone box clutch if you want to add a little bit of sparkle to your ensemble.

8. Cuffs

Cuffs are one of the top jewelry accessories for an evening out. Gold, Silver, expensive, inexpensive, they’ll make your friends talk like crazy. Look at this Tory Binns Blue Crystal Cuff for color and the cuff style.

9. Go Full Length

No need to always go above the knee for these types of events. Of course, dress for the event. For the Oscars, a long dress would probably be the best (unless your Abigail Bresslin) . However, for New Year’s Eve out and about from club to club, a short dress is not out of the question.  I love this Erdem Annecy Silk Gown (it’s floor length).

10. Wear Black

Trends come and go, so no matter what color may be in now, a black will always be right. So, if you can’t find the right color, always pick up a few black dresses and try those on before making a decision. I love this D&G Fitted Bustier Dress.

Now that we’ve come to an end,  just take note, see if all the celebrities did all of these things and keep a tally of the best and worst dressed of the Oscar Night!

Thanks again to Net-A-Porter.com for that great e-mail! Good luck Slumdog Millionaire I’m pulling for you!

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Ten Ways to Liven Up Your Oscar Wardrobe

Ravishing Red

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• Look Like a Movie Star in These Formal Gowns: one fairy tale and one old glamour
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