February 2010

THE STYLE Rumpled, breezy spirals and a neat center-part

WHERE The 2010 British Academy of Film Awards in London

WHY WE LOVE IT With her flawless ivory skin, peony lips and honey blond hair Kate Winslet looked every bit the film icon she's become. Plus, the contrast of her bleached-out strands and deep bold brows is undeniably striking.

THE STYLE Extra-straight strands parted slightly off center

WHERE The Fall 2010 Calvin Klein show in New York City

WHY WE LOVE IT Kate Bosworth is a master of edgy, versatile looks, but this surprisingly simple one was perfect to preview Calvin Klein's understated collection. If going for an uber-straight style, a blast of shine spray will keep your strands from looking dull or lifeless.

THE STYLE Long side-parted hair with flipped ends

WHERE The W Lounge at Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week

INSIDE SCOOP "When Molly Sims showed me the dress, it was all about the shape of her body and simplicity. We decided on an easy blowout for polish," said her hairstylist Charles Baker Strahan. He blew the hair dry with a medium round brush, taking care to "flick out" the ends. "When the hair was dry I added dry shampoo and hairspray, which roughs it up and gives body, volume and a lived-in texture," he said. To finish, Baker Strahan parted the hair deep to the side and snuck a bobby pin by the ear to hold everything in place.

THE STYLE A low, textured ponytail at the nape of the neck

WHERE The Shutter Island premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival

WHY WE LOVE IT Michelle Williams's low ponytail had a gentle, feminine appeal. If you have face-framing layers, pull back your hair and don't worry about the pieces that fall forward. Instead, wrap them around a curling iron for a breezy, flirty touch.

THE STYLE A bright blond bob with darkish roots and delicately tapered ends

WHERE The premiere of Tuan Yuan in Berlin

WHY WE LOVE IT Gone are the days of dark roots being a bad thing. Renee Zellweger's slightly brunette part adds bold dimension to an understated cut. The diagonal side part and piecey, razored ends give the classic style an instantly modern feel.

THE STYLE A curvy, chin-length cut with chunky sideswept bangs

WHERE A Superbowl XLIV party at the W Hotel in Miami

WHY WE LOVE IT Jessica Alba's new look frames her face and shows off her adorable chestnut eyes. The bold layer of thick fringe is vaguely retro, while the tapered chin-length ends are entirely modern.

THE STYLE An extra-long ponytail with bouncy bent ends

WHERE A launch for her new book, Sweet Little Lies, in New York City

WHY WE LOVE IT Lauren Conrad rarely steps outside without a gorgeous hairstyle, but this simple ponytail gave us inspiration. On days when you don't have time for a complicated style, opt for a low ponytail. Just be sure to curl the ends with a large barrel iron for a flirty, polished kick.

THE STYLE A perfectly lived-in French twist

WHERE The 62nd Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards in Century City, CA

INSIDE SCOOP "My inspiration for Christina Hendricks's style was actually an Ellen Barkin photograph. It was a throwback to the '60s with a modern twist," said hairstylist Jen Atkin, who created the look. "I set the mohawk section for good volume, then teased her hair and threw it into a French twist." She pulled out thin sections to keep it messy, and finished with sheer hairspray.