At this point in the annual awards season, it's usually pretty clear who the front-runners are and are going to be with each new red carpet. And although the usual suspects did, in fact, bring their A-game with edgy and elegant styles, a few best-dressed newcomers surprised us, and Modern's Facebook fans, with their head-turning looks. Here are a few of the most-liked 'dos spotted on the 2012 Oscars red carpet, according to social media.
Viola Davis “WOW - I didn't even recognize her at 1st with her hair like this. I LOVE that she wore her hair natural,” -Lauren E. Thompson. |
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Ellie Kemper “Gorgeous hair, gorgeous dress, gorgeous colors for hair & dress!” –Jane Kelly |
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Rooney Mara “I love everything about this look. Think I am a bit biased though because I love the heavy bang look. Her choice of dress was perfect. Think this is my favorite of the night.” – Steph Hunt |
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Milla Jovovich “My Fave pick of the night!!” –Lori Fangmeier |
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Emma Stone “Love Emma and this look” –Jayne Thompson-Chillo |
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Jessica Chastain Emma Stone's "The Help" co-star was a favorite on the red carpet for her bold gown choice, but her half-updo helped to pull the entire look together effortlessly. Not only does her red color blend beautifully with her gown, but her piecy waves swept away from her face let her natural-esque makeup and bare decolletage lead the way. Our Facebook fans said: "love her hair color with this dress!" -Bianca Seymour |
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Michelle Williams Well, of course Michelle Williams made the list. She's been a reoccurring figure on all of this awards season's best-dressed lists and has been on our radar for quite a while for her lovely close crop. But the Best Actress nominee really won over stylists with this combination of her bright golden hue--previously a bit on the warmer side at past awards shows--and her flirty red gown. The styling of her 'do was also a bit different at the Oscars, a bit more mussed to the side than we've seen before. Check out what Modern's Facebook fans said: "absolutely adorable and fresh as a daisy!" -Christine Ruggaber-Wood |
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The best look on the 2012 Oscars red carpet was ________. Fill in the blank over on Modern's Facebook page at facebook.com/modernsalon.
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