3 Easy Steps to Become a Hollywood Star: Red Carpet Diva Cameron Diaz

In our books, stealing is permitted only for one thing. CELEBRITY LOOKS of course! Do you want to go for that hot diva look that says you rule the red carpet? Let’s steal Cameron Diaz’s wardrobe for some inspiration now shall we? Tom Cruise and Cameron have reunited in action comedy, Knight and Day after Vanilla Sky and Cameron’s look for the movie’s premiere in Seville, Spain, serves as the perfect fashion recipe for all the diva-wannabes out there. It takes two to tango and only an additional step to shine like a Hollywood star:

Step 1: Become a black beauty

Choose a sexy black outfit with some shine and the perfect pumps. Cameron rocked an off-the-shoulder draped Lanvin Spring 2010 mini dress that had a belt detail, paired with a hot pair of Lanvin pump heels. The length need not be as short as Cameron’s but it solely depends on what complements your body type. Make sure it’s not too short that you’re not even able to sit comfortably in public without feeling like a conscious crouching tiger or an unhidden dragon for that matter. Simultaneously if the dress is too long you may end up looking like Morticia Addams from the Addams family which is not necessarily a good thing.

Step 2: Accessorize with ice for spice

It goes without saying that the ice/jewelry that you choose is what will spice up your outfit. The advantage of wearing black garb is that jewelry of almost any color and gemstone goes well with it, but this is the downside as well as the possibilities are simply endless and you may spend long hours wondering what bling would bring it. But the stars do shed some light here on how to sparkle like one. The secret behind a diva’s spark is to wear something out of the ordinary. Think outside the box. It may also be helpful to think big! Bold pieces certainly magnify your celebrity presence such as a cubic zirconia cocktail ring or large silver earrings.

Cameron accessorized with jewelry from House of Lavande and Falon which included a pair of big gold cabochon earrings with turquoise stones that really brought out her eyes and a thick colorful textured Swarovzski crystal cuff bracelet. But remember the golden rule: If you wear big earrings, cut out the neck wear & vice versa. It is imperative to add a unique personal touch to your jewelry too. Cameron’s playful personality shined through her chic black look via an unusual but funky pair of gold anklets.

Step 3: Classy Hairdo & Crimson Make-up

Usually, celebrities opt for a hair updo on the red carpet because one, that is simply the age-old norm and two, it gives maximum exposure to those super-sized earrings! But hey, you could always let your hair down for the after party. Cameron wore her messy trademark updo. Last but not the least, be armed with some scarlet lipstick to get that true Hollywood chic like Cameron to complete the look. And it could be pink-red, cherry or maroon if you have a tan.

So there you have it, the three fashion steps to red-carpet success. Ladies, it’s SHOWTIME!

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Aishwarya Rai's Raavan & Ravishing Diamonds

Where did the pink panther diamond go? Apparently it has found its way on to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s ears but in the form of a gigantic white diamond! The former Ms. World (1994) has finally decided to sit up and listen to fashion critics from all around the world after a string of less-than-pleasing fashion faux pas in the past.

So did her style win the approval of the fashion police this time? It did seem like she took the red carpet by storm during the premiere of her latest thriller movie, Raavan, held at BFI, Southbank in London, alongside hot hubby, Abhishek Bachan who plays the lead role in the movie. Move over Brangelina, Ash & Abhi are in the building!

Although some critics loved her saree, others have been scratching their heads. The L’Oreal ambassador has always been a patron of Sabyasachi sarees (she wore one at Cannes too) and this time she opted for an-off white net saree with an olive green & brown border from the same brand along with a long sleeved black and maroon velvet blouse, embroidered heavily with white floral designs. Whew!

In my opinion she could have lost some of the length of the blouse sleeves and made it into a halter neck. But on the whole, the saree did provide the right concoction of elegance and classical vintage beauty to the genetically blessed star. Her fans certainly seemed to agree via their hysterical shrieking and cheering. Perhaps they were star-struck by the huge diamond drop earrings that complimented her saree to a tee.

You may be accustomed to the basic diamond earrings that are quite a necessity to a woman’s ‘jeweldrobe’ but take a bear of a chance once in a while with those strikingly large diamond drop earrings or cubic zirconia substitutes if you like and bring down the house, in the true style of a star!

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Get a whiff of Eva Longoria's crystals

Spring brings in blossoms and flowers but this time, there is a fresh new fragrance in the air - Eva Longoria’s signature perfume, “Eva”. Many celebrities try to go the further mile by launching their own perfumes but what is it that sets apart the Desperate Housewives star’s scent from the rest? For starters, it is crafted especially for people with perfume allergies.

Eva wore a ravishing black beaded Rafael Cennamo cocktail dress to the perfume launch at her Beso restaurant in Los Angeles on the 27^th of April, which was also attended by a host of celebrities. Her simple yet stylish jewelry choice for the black number came as a pleasant surprise. Instead of going for chandelier earrings, which would have been an ideal alternative, she opted for a subtle pair of crystal studs and her emerald cut wedding ring, set in white gold. Perhaps she wanted to shine the spotlight on her perfume by keeping her bling simple but we can’t help but notice the gorgeous Latina’s elegant jewelry choice. This goes to say that sometimes less is indeed more.

So if you’re unsure about what to wear for an evening occasion, just bring on the crystals! Try a pair of sterling silver cubic zirconia studs, which is an extraordinarily affordable alternative to real crystals or diamonds. Beautiful CZ earrings are simply classic for the day and understatedly elegant for the night and are an invaluable basic accessory for your jewelry box.

Regarding Eva’s perfume, she told Women’s Wear Daily magazine that since she herself was allergic to perfumes, she decided to create her own citrusy fragrance which Eva describes as light, fresh, unique and sexy. Well she’s made it crystal clear that it’s not just her perfume that can be sported by every woman but also her chic jewelry style.

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