Although it’s easy to be underwhelmed by any dresses coming before the Oscars, there are some ladies who really turned it out last night. We put our top 10 at the beginning of the gallery for your viewing pleasure. All photos from Huffington Post Style.

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Izabel Goulart, a Brazilian model whom Carine discovered at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, turns it in a Mugler top.

For a cut-out zig, zag into this ribboned and mesh-topped tunic from Topshop for $66.

For the zag on a long sleeve shirt, check out what Karl Lagerfeld did for Macy’s for $99. Pair it with Tom Ford sunglasses for a killer downtown look.

Ladylike Fall 2011 runways: Monique Lhuillier, Jason Wu and Nina Ricci

Cate Blanchett has my vote for best dressed at last night’s Oscars in Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture. Her absolutely stunning look was as close to perfection as one can get.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Styling: 5

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

Mark Ruffalo‘s wife and fabulous lady Sunrise Coigney turned it out on the red carpet in Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2010 Couture and looked more avant-garde than anyone else at the Oscars.

Fit: 5

Trendiness: 5

Appropriateness: 4

Styling: 5

Shoes: 5

Hair: 5

Makeup: 5

Pose: 5

Confidence: 5

Merely one month after giving birth, Penelope Cruz arrived to the Oscars wearing this fiery red gown from the L’Wren Scott Spring 2011 collection. Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz also have my vote for hottest couple.

Fit: 4

Trendiness: 4

Appropriateness: 5

Styling: 4

Hair: 4

Makeup: 5

Pose: 3

Confidence: 5

Did you notice the top three women on my best-dressed list weren’t even nominated for Oscars? Way to steal the spotlight ladies, you deserve the recognition!

LINK LOVE: Refinery29

The event is presented by Moët Hennessey USA. Here are some of the major highlights:

• Theory: Debut of Theory Fashion Insider:  The Remix, featuring a live DJ set by Andrew Wyatt, a founding member and the lead vocalist of Swedish/American trio Miike Snow, and a video “mash up” by artist Philip Ashley.  Theory Fashion Insider stylists will also be on hand to remix shoppers’ fall looks.
• Stella McCartney: Selma Blair hosts the evening’s festivities that features an exhibition of Helena Christensen’s work to benefit the Chernobyl Children’s Project International.
• Hugo Boss: Grammy award winning artist, Robin Thicke will perform an acoustic set.
• Moschino: Singer, Kelly Rowland hosts Moschino’s fantasy world of surrealism where guests will be photographed in a giant handbag.
• Tory Burch: DJ Cassidy to spin and Shake Shack on the BBQ.
• Diane von Furstenberg:  Hosted by Refinery29, the DvF and HP Experience Lounge features cutting-edge fashion installations and a photo booth.
• Helmut Lang: Explore the world of Helmut Lang with Creative Directors Nicole & Michael Colovos, along with DJ Harley Viera Newton, a photolab presented by Cobrasnake, spirits provided by East Village’s Death & Company and bites catered via Rickshaw’s Dumpling Truck.
• Jeffrey New York:  Personal appearances by designers L’Wren Scott, Jason Wu, Nicholas Kirkwood, Monique Pean, Christina Ricci, and Current/Elliott.
• Maybelline New York makeovers for the mini-catwalk and a chance to win a year’s supply of makeup.  DJ Charlotte Kemp Muhl and Sean Lennon to spin.
• Scoop NYC:  EDUN Pop-Up shop with Ali Hewson and a DJ set from Jaleel Bunton of TV on the Radio.
• American Express ZYNC ZONE with Style Pack partner Gilt Groupe: Providing makeovers, a photo-booth and lounge.
• Tracy Reese:  Hosting a dance-a-thon featuring DJ Rajni Jacques of Nylon. Wallflowers can receive complimentary manicures from Sally Hansen.
• Vince:  Performances by DJ Mia Moretti and pop-rock violinist Caitlin Moe.
• Click here for a link to the entire list.

“The first thing I thought of was that I wanted to do my signature red — my bordeaux,” the designer told WWD. “I would like to try to interpret a red lipstick that could be worn from day to night.”

The rouge color can be worn for day or night depending on the stroke in which its applied.  Adding gloss to lips after application will also change the depth and shine of the lip color.

The L'Wren Scott for Lancome collection will feather an eyeshadow quad, lipstick, lip gloss, a limited edition Lancôme's volumizing Hypnôse Drama Mascara in shimmery silver-ray and a gray nail color said to be a favorite hue in Scott's red carpet collections. The beauty collection will also come with a black rosette pochette as part of a gift with purchase.   Items will  be available online and at beauty counters in November and will retail between $14 and $42.

LINK LOVE:L’Wren Scott x Lancome Holiday Beauty Collection

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The blue-grey custom polish Lancôme created exclusively for the L’Wren Scott Fall 2010 runway will be available in stores later this year. We’ll be over it by then, but might make a good Christmas gift.

LINK LOVE: NY Mag via All Lacquered Up

Reese Witherspoon wore this pink & black print dress by L’Wren Scott back in October at a launch for her new perfume with Avon, while Jessica Simpson was seen in the same dress last week on Light Night with David Letterman.

I think without a doubt Reese wins this faceoff. The dress does not flatter Jessica’s curvier frame & the chunky shoes don’t help either. I loved that Reese kept it simple with her hair, makeup, and accessories, since the print and color is bold enough.

Who did you prefer—Reese or Jessica?

Sarah Jessica Parker went to Monday night’s winter ball at the School of American Ballet, where she danced as a little girl.

She’s actually wearing a complete look from L’Wren Scott’s Fall 2009 runway; but on SJP, the outfit is pretty grandmotherly, and not in a cool way.

Maybe a shorter dress or less accessories could have made it work, but as is, the scaly dress, busy shoe, lace gloves, and feather capelet add up to too many different textures that overwhelm Sarah’s petite shape.

“This season, we saw a return to simple, yet beautiful hair. Whether the look of the show was
soft and feminine or exhibited more of an edge, the common thread remained the hair looks -
face flattering and pretty. And the best thing about these styles is that they are easy to achieve
with the right products and tools,” says Hawkins.

Here are the trends, right off the runways, courtesy of TRESemmé:

Wave of Independence
“Gone are the days of binding curls and waves. This season, it is all about laid back, yet feminine glamour,” adds Hawkins. Rachel Roy, L’Wren Scott, Rebecca Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg and Anna Sui all sent this look down their runways. To get these hot waves:

1. Scrunch TRESemmé Flawless Curls Curl Hydration Lotion Crème into damp hair.

2. Blow dry the hair with a diffuser using the fingers or let it dry naturally.

3. Part hair evenly down the middle and finger comb each side into a ponytail.

4. Taking each ponytail, twist the lengths of the hair until it starts to twist onto itself,
creating a bun on each side of the head; secure each bun with a hair pin.

5. Using the diffuser, dry each bun and let the hair sit for 20 minutes.

6. Remove the pins and finger comb hair, creating beautiful, tousled waves.

7. Run a dime-size amount of the TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Styling Crème over the
lengths of the hair to tame flyaways and add shine.

Mixed Up
“A lot of shows this season featured a dual-finish hairstyle with either a mix of shiny and matte or rough and smooth,” notes Hawkins who created such a look for Cynthia Rowley’s show.  Other designers who showcased the look included:  Alexander Wang, Erin Fetherston, Thakoon and Richard Chai.

To copy the ponytail follow these simple steps:
1. Pull hair back into a ponytail using a boar bristle brush

2. Work TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Styling Crème into the hair at the top of the ponytail
but not throughout the lengths of the hair.

3. Spray the mid-shafts and ends of the hair with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat
Tamer Spray.

4. Blow dry hair against the natural direction of the cuticle to create a rough texture, which
will contrast the sleek, shiny top section of the head.

5. Finish this look with a touch of TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hair Spray
throughout the ponytail.

Hawkins and the TRESemmé Styling Team tied shiny black ribbon on all of the models at the Cynthia Rowley show to add a touch of glam.

Soft Around the Edges
“Stick straight locks had their moment on the runway, but the look right now is all about smooth hair with some bend and movement,” says Hawkins.  This chic style was seen on the runways of some of fashion’s biggest names including BCBG, Doo.Ri and Donna Karen.  Hawkins loved the way this styled complemented the straight lines at the Herve Leger show.

Getting the look is simple:

1. Apply TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray to hair, followed by a liberal application of TRESemmé Thermal Creations Volumizing Mousse from the roots of the hair to the ends.

2. Blow hair dry with a medium-sized round brush.

3. Spray Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray onto the hair again.

4. Take sections of hair twice the depth of the flatiron plate, pull the iron away from the head to create a slight curvature.

5. Add runway-worthy shine by lightly spraying the TRESemmé No Frizz Shine Spray.