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Star Style Scoop: Selma Blair

From Casey Lewis, for About.com

Star's Name:

Selma Blair

Acting Credits:

"Cruel Intentions," "Legally Blonde," "The Sweetest Thing"

Red Carpet Style:

For a young actress, Selma does a remarkable job maintaining an effortless elegance that’s truly rare today. She always has an Old Hollywood vibe going on, whether she’s wearing a pretty Audrey [Hepburn]-esque ball gown or a slim Katharine [Hepburn, again]-esque skirt suit. As for jewels, stud earrings and a wedding ring are standard.

Casual Style:

Selma has the “twisted country club” look down pat. She has a daytime closet stockpiled with basic preppy classics, like turtleneck sweaters, slim button downs, and cardigans, but always adds extra flair with bohemian layers and offbeat accessories. She’s truly a mix-and-match queen.

Favorite Designers:

Isaac Mizrahi, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Behnaz Sarafpour

Hair:

Although she’s never without her standard brunette color, Selma definitely likes to change it up as far as styling goes. So far, she’s sported everything from a chopped pixie cut to retro mod long-with-bangs ‘do; both hard to pull off, but both somehow adorable on her!

Makeup:

Selma does love to experiment with her looks, but she draws the line past clothes and hairstyles. Selma’s makeup is always simple and bare; with creamy flawless skin like hers, she doesn’t need much.

Notable Quote About Fashion:

"I think we all feel like misfits when we open our mouth sometimes, you know? My mother dressed me always very conservatively. Preppy's your best best and was very... Definitely my outer appearance was always very conservative and very preppy and classic, and I'd open my mouth and it was just a nightmare. It was more off-putting than if I would have just put a sign on saying 'I'm a freak'." in an interview with IGN.

Get the Look for Yourself:

Forget about the latest must-have trend. Instead, opt for private school basics modernized with a sleek, body-conscious fit. Add spunk with colorful shoes and fun, attention-getting accessories. To get the look, mix and match existing basics in your wardrobe: pull out a cable knit sweater, shrunken boy blazer, and skinny trousers and top it off with a cluster of unique accessories.

Shop for Selma Blair's Looks:

J. Crew, Neiman Marcus, Ralph Lauren

Top 5 Selma Blair-look Items:

  1. Crew neck sweaters
  2. Fitted oxfords
  3. Denim trousers
  4. Wide belts
  5. A sassy ‘tude

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