Last night the FiFi Awards highlighted the top fragrances of the year, but it was Nicole Richie's updo that really stole the show. "For the awards we wanted to put Nicole's hair up, but make it different than the topknot we do often," explained stylist Charley Brown. "[We wanted] something larger to balance the drama of the dress, but keeping it chic, cool, and easy." And while the design looks Read more

Curly hair textures need a little extra love. Although no product is perfect for every curl type, we rounded up seven must-try brands that target everyone from the loosely waved to the kinkiest naturalistas. Expand your hair care horizons — and curly hair repertoire — with some of our top picks. Read more

It's a sad day in the beauty world: Vidal Sassoon has passed away at the age of 84. A visionary hairstylist, Vidal was known for putting his own geometric spin on the classic bob, as well as inventing the five-point cut (which took him nine years to perfect). He also helped to change the careers of actresses Mia Farrow and Nancy Kwan, elevating them to superstar status with the snip of his Read more

If you've been wondering what colors, cuts, and styles are presently in the height of fashion, look no further. Reality star, author, and all-around hair guru, Tabatha Coffey, is here to break it all down for us. So without further ado, we are pleased to present Tabatha's top five picks on hair trends that are as flattering as they are cool. Read more

For Fall 2012, Ann Taylor's head designer Lisa Axelson crossed the pond and took to the banks of the Seine, to the cozy-chic cafés of Montmartre, and to the gardens of the Tuileries. The result? An autumnal collection not only reminiscent of her travels, but also totally inspired by la femme jolie. Apart from the brand's signature animal-print wares (this time, in a digital dalmatian iteration), Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow paired a floral top with a tiny pair of white shorts yesterday while out running errands in LA. Gwyneth's ombré-dyed hair was up in a ponytail. She's been on the West Coast for the past week, and last Friday, joined friends like Gwen Stefani and Reese Witherspoon at an event celebrating Paul McCartney's new music video. Gwyneth was also seen lunching with friends on Tuesday at Read more

Isla Fisher stopped by the children's play place The Coop in Studio City, CA, with her daughters, Olive and Elula, yesterday. The fun girls' outing came after Isla made a solo trip to a hair salon on Wednesday. She's back on the West Coast following a stint in NYC, where she filmed Now You See Me. Her husband, Sacha Baron Cohen, has his own big-screen project, The Dictator, scheduled for a May 11 Read more

If Balmain is the luxe rocker chick, Pierre Balmain is said rocker chick's poetic, romantic sister. It's also the secondary line with slightly lower price points that range from $250 for jeans to $1,200 for leather jackets. To celebrate the collection, Balmain created a rather beautiful short film, showing the seriously gorgeous model Melissa Stasiuk — she who gives us perfect-hair envy — and Read more

It was all about baggy cuts and luxe fabrics at Diesel Black Gold's Fall showing today at Pier 57. Designer Sophia Kokosalaki stayed true to the brand's rock 'n' roll aesthetic, showing a range of printed skinnies, oversized cuffed leather pants, and a lot of leopard. Inspired by "vintage B-movies," Kokosalaki took it to the streets with an assortment of paint-splattered pants, low-slung leather Read more

Tory Burch's Fall collection was inspired by "the idea of a prim girl who's under the spell of the wrong kind of guy." The results? An array of prim and polished looks injected with just the right amount of librarian girl sexiness. Sultry lace dresses showcased embellished collars, peplum tops were adorned with sequins, and pencil skirts were decorated with frilly hemlines. Burch also gave new Read more