I consulted Moulay Yacoubi, a celebrity hair stylist at New York’s exclusive Pierre Michel salon who has worked with Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Elizabeth Hurley and Kate Moss.

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My goal? Easy tips for achieving a glamorous “messy braid” like the one Blake Lively wore at the Emmy’s. Turns out it’s quite possible!

1. After shampoo and conditioner, prep the hair with light mousse. This will help the hair hold the braid shape.

2. After combing and drying the hair, smooth it with a flat brush.

3. Make a very tight ponytail using a bungee ponytail holder (it should have a hook).

4. Use a shine serum (Phytolisse finishing serum works well) and smooth it over the top portion of the hair to create a sleek look.

5. Braid the ponytail and secure it with a small ponytail holder (matching the hair color)

6. Lightly “open up” the braid by tugging it gently in random portions. Don’t do the whole braid or it will lose its shape.

7. Spray the hair with a very light hairspray (L’Oreal Elnett is a great option.)

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Steal Blake’s Emmy Look

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Celebrity makeup artist Amy Oresman created Hayden’s Emmy night look. Here are a few tips from Amy on how you can re-create the look for yourself.

Amy’s Inspiration:

Hayden sought a classic red lip to match her gorgeous J Mendel gown, so I looked to her Italian heritage, and her recent vacation in Italy, for inspiration and designed a look you’d find on glamorous women in Rome.

Prep:

I believe in the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” so careful attention was paid to Hayden’s skincare prior to the Emmys. Hayden’s choice is skin iD, personalized acne system from Neutrogena Dermatologics.

Eyes:

To give Hayden’s lashes maximum impact I used three coats of the NEUTROGENA Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black.

Face:

Giving Hayden’s look Italian drama I paired her matte red lip with bronzed, dewy skin. I began with NEUTROGENA Mineral Sheers Liquid Makeup SPF 20, then bronzed her with NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends in Sunkissed and finally, I dusted the apples of her cheeks with NEUTROGENA Healthy Skin Blends in Fresh.

Lips:

I prepped Hayden’s lips with NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lip Soother in Sparkle. It hydrated and protected her lips — a critical first step to ensure the bold color of Hayden’s luscious red lips would have staying power. For a beautiful red I chose NEUTROGENA MoistureShine Lip Stick in Cherry Twist.

Cleansing and Makeup Removal:

After all the after parties I recommend a gentle, yet effective cleanser that will banish all traces of dirt and makeup. Hayden loves the NEUTROGENA Deep Clean Cream Cleanser, a cleanser and makeup remover all in one.

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Hayden Panettiere’s Emmy Makeup

Perhaps because of this, the darkest of dark hues stood out far more, in my opinion.

Taking a page out of fall’s goth-glam looks, these women were stunning in deep, dark and glam shades:

“Mad Men’s” Christina Hendricks looked every inch the 1950s starlet in a blue-black L’wren Scott:

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Heidi Klum, seven months pregnant and gorgeous, in a strapless Marchesa:

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The front of Tina Fey’s Gucci dress didn’t do it for me, but I loved the length and back:

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Nevermind the fact that “Buffy” and “How I Met Your Mother” star Alyson Hannigan just had a baby SIX months ago, her Vera Wang dress (and shiny locks) were a hit:

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Could the Office’s Jenna Fischer chosen more wisely than this Reem Acra gown, with its chunky hemline? Probably..but the color — and that bracelet and nail polish color– are just breathtaking.

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Emmy Awards: Best Dark Gowns

Last nights 61st Emmy Awards were no exception, with the celebrities wearing diamonds – lots and lots of diamonds.

Lots of celebs sported some serious rocks – with big earrings shining away brightly.

Actress Glenn Close brought home some shiny hardware when she won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for ‘Damages’ – while wearing a unique pair of earrings:

Kathy Griffin went for a more traditional pair of earrings, but still with tons of sparkle factor:

If you’d like to try out some big earrings of your own for your next big party, but aren’t friends with a Hollywood jeweller – here are a couple of budget-friendly options:

Go for lots of sparkly fun with the three tiered “rhinestone drop” earring.

Also from Forever 21, the “Deana” earring goes for bigger crystals surrounded by beads.

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jewelry images: Forever 21

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Emmy Awards Jewelry – Bring on the Bling!

Now, imagine if you had to do that…and knew you’d be on the red carpet!

Harry Josh, John Frieda International Creative Consultant, styled Rose Byrne’s award night look.

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Last week, Harry styled a collar bone-length cut to for Rose. “Since her dress was so elegant, I wanted to create a simple and chic look for Rose,” said Harry. “I knew that leaving her hair down to showcase her new cut would do just that.”

It was hot in LA yesterday, and he used Frizz Ease serum to ward off the humidity evils. “By infusing soaking wet hair with a dime-size portion of Frizz-Ease Serum, you can block frizz that is caused by humidity and fend off flyaways before they start, paving the way for smooth, flawless style,” said Harry.

After the serum, Harry used Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation before  blowing Rose’s hair out straight in sections using a FHI Heat Nano Weight Pro 1900 Turbo blow dyer and a round boar bristle brush. Starting with hair at the back of her head and working towards the crown, Harry emphasized a deep side part by pulling hair to the left as he dried.

It’s essential to begin blow drying from the roots when you’re wearing a side part,” Harry said. “Be sure to work hair in the direction of the part as you dry to ensure that the style stays in place.”

What do you think of Rose’s Emmy look? I think it’s sleek and fabulous!

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Rose Byrne at the Emmy Awards

That being said, I don’t think there are too many fashion bloggers who are in love with this particular red carpet look from last night’s Emmy Awards:

Okay, yes – personal style is very important, but this is the Emmys here folks…

I really, really want to love Kate Flannery’s whole outfit here – she’s got an adorable 50s vibe going on and that brooch on her waist is just charming:

But I can’t do the gloves.

I’m sorry.

I realize that makes me a bad person.

Maybe if they were more fitted?  A little less fabric at the wrist perhaps?

This however is just a plain old “no” for me:

Heavy, opague black tights with that slinky dress?  Bare legs and strappy sandals would have turned that outfit into something lovely – not a clunky pairing.

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Emmy Awards Style Goofs

One of the looks the celebrities rocked were statement necklaces with colored stones – everything from pale green to shocking blue was on display last night.

Tracy Pollan (shown here with Michael J. Fox) went for a bold hit of color with a triple strand necklace with round cabochons in blue and green:

This is definitely a tricky one to pull off – matching greens can be a challenge, and if they’re not quite right…

Joely Fisher wore a tassel necklace with a mix of soft purples and clear stones.

I love her matching cocktail ring and deep purple clutch purse as well.

Ellen Burstyn went for lots and lots of layers of beads.  Her necklace has dozens of strands of pearls, gold beads and soft sea-green shades.  Very elegant and a flattering length on her:

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Emmy Style – Colorful Statement Necklaces

Dexie, from Style It Less has put together an amazing round up post of all the coverage – go check it out!

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Emmy 2007 fashion roundup