Tool: Tangle Teezer

Product: Extreme Urushi by Shu Uemura

Product: Essence Absolue by Shu Uemura

Tool: Parlux 3500

Styling Tip: Diffused Curls

Favorite Couple: George Clooney & Stacy Keibler

What a fabulous couple! They were both stunning from head to toe, defining what a star couple should look like – and setting the standard for the red carpet. With Stacy Keibler in a metallic Marchesa dress, the perfectly glamorous couple really sparkled!

Best Dark Colored Dress: Rose Byrne

If you’re going to wear a dark color to an awards show, or even a fancy evening out – this is the way to do it! The navy color of the dress topped with sequins made it very sexy but still refined. Rose Byrne’s hair was perfection. It was just the right length to flatter the feminine cut of her Vivienne Westwood dress. The details of the dress around her shoulders showed just enough skin, leaving the focus on Rose’s hair. The fun part gave her chic blowout a bit of a retro-flapper take and the dangling, long earrings pulled it all together.

Most Statement Making: Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara embodied the night’s theme which was flawless glamor, old Hollywood style. With her lacquered jet black color, vintage-length bangs and pulled back bun, she had a very strong look. The key to her statement ensemble was that her hair was her best accessory. It was extremely shiny, having almost a mirror-like polish. Rooney’s bold hair worked well with the softness of her couture Givenchy gown.

Best Dressed Overall: Emma Stone, Michelle Williams, Gweneth Paltrow & Jessica Chastain

Emma Stone‘s clean and understated updo was well put together. It made the color of her dress really pop! Her flowing Giambattista Valli gown draped her silhouette beautifully and the bow was a playful surprise.

Michelle Williams in bright coral? We love it! Michelle seems to always know how to get a nod for best dressed at events and awards. She keeps it simple, but still manages not to play it too safe. The red Louis Vuitton dress made her skin and hair appear absolutely radiant!

Gwyneth Paltrow was simply elegant in white. The dress definitely looked like it was a Tom Ford garment. We love that the front scooped lower on one side, giving the dress a flirty one-shoulder style. With her hair and makeup very minimal and a luxurious fashion cape shaping the gown, it was effortless and modern.

Black & gold weren’t just colors found at the awards ballroom that night. They were a wow factor on Jessica Chastain‘s Alexander McQueen dress. The embroidery was incredibly intricate and gorgeous – not to mention, studded in $2 million worth of Harry Winston diamonds! The complimentary colors were a sophisticated pair to Jessica’s fair complexion and strawberry blonde hair. She looked great!

Contest: What Celebrity Do You Want to Look Like?

For a chance to win a complete Butterfly makeover to look like your favorite star, AND a piece from the current Maggy London Collection – visit our Facebook page and follow the rules below. Good Luck!

Contest Guidelines:

(a) Upload a photo of yourself on our Facebook via our “Contest Tab”

(b) In your own words, tell us who you want to look like, why you want to look like said celeb, and why you deserve to be our lucky winner. Please keep it to a maximum of 150 words.

(c) Submit your entry by the deadline, April 15th.

(d) The winner must agree to have their photos taken for our website.

Pale Blondes: Tilda Swinton & Evan Rachel Wood

From the cover of W magazine to current beauty and fashion editorials, pale shades of solid color blonde are trending. Tilda Swinton and Evan Rachel Wood both worked the ultra-blonde style with a short, modern haircut – giving retro glamour a fresh take at the golden globes. The stunning look, worn slicked back on Evan and tousled on Tilda, shows that the versatility of this platinum tone pulled together with a sophisticated cut can be styled to make women of all ages look fashion forward.

Back to Red Again: Nicole Kidman

I was so glad to see that Nicole Kidman’s hair color was no longer so blonde. The change to a beautiful strawberry shade suggests that she is slowly going back to her iconic light red hair – which I love! Since Nicole’s makeup was on the natural side, her hair color worked as the best accessory to the embellishments on her perfectly fitted gown. With Evan Rachel Wood recently going from a classic red to the blonde you now see on her, and Nicole going back to red from blonde – it shows just how many fair-skinned women look great with both tones of hair color. Making blondes red is one of my absolute favorite color processes!

(Photo via Josie Maran’s Blog: Chicological)

Butterfly’s Margaux Martinez styled Josie Maran’s “Holiday” campaign shoot on Fashion’s Night Out. Margaux played with five inspiring hairstyles behind a Sephora store front window, with pedestrians looking in from the sidewalk outside. On Josie, Margaux transitioned the following looks from one to the other, which you can try when going from a day to night ensemble during the winter season. You can also pick any one of these easy, stunning looks for a holiday party or festive night out.

Butterfly Signature Blow Dry – Margaux chose a smooth blow out with lots of body as her canvas to help create the effect of beautiful, tousled waves.

Easy Elegance Updo – Go chic in minutes. Create a side part and pull front sections of hair back, away from the face for a half up/half down style. This polished look is great for the occasion when you don’t want to be too casual but also want to keep it simple.

Romantic Updo – A day to night transition from the “Easy Elegance Updo.” Start by pulling pieces from the half up/half down look and pinning them back loosely. Go for softness that is a bit disheveled with this style.

Edgy Ponytail – Start with hair that has lots of texture or volume. Pull hair back loosely with either one or two ponytails (one atop the other) – keeping fullness at the crown. This is a look that is pretty and has a touch of rocker glam.

Wind Blown Locks – Natural texture is key in making this look. Start with hair that is really full, has lots of texture, and has been worn in a pulled back or put up style. After some time, simply take down the hair, allowing it to fall without brushing it out. Shake up the look with your fingertips. Having lots of product in the hair helps keep the texture appear winded.

1. Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Kit ($68)

This holiday season, give the gift of the most luxurious hair elixir infused with precious camellia oil. This kit includes a complimentary travel size Essence nourishing protective oil for just the price of a single full sized oil. Travel size Essence Absolue (30ML) is also available on its own for $24.

2. Kérastase Holiday Gift Set ($82)

The ultimate gift of beauty for LESS! Sets include a full size shampoo ($36 original value), a full size masque ($60 OV), and a travel size Elixir Ultime ($24 OV). Available In – “Reflection”: Bain Chroma Riche, Masque Chroma Riche, Elixir Ultime. “Nutritive #1″: Bain Nutri Thermique, Masque Nutri Thermique, Elixir Ultime. “Nutritive #2″: Bain Satin 2, Masquintense For Fine Hair, Elixir Ultime.

3. Kérastase Travel Size Favorites ($15-26)

Our TOP choice for a stocking stuffer! Add a Bain shampoo, a mini conditioning Masque, a heat-protecting Thermique, or your favorite leave-in beautifying oil (Elixir Ultime, Oleo-Relax Serum, etc) to your gift bag.

4. Sir Elton John Holiday Candles by NEST ($36-46)

The delightful scent of evergreen trees, balsam fir needles, rich woods and a sparkling citrus accord blended together is available in a single 8.1oz crowned deep purple glass, or a gift set of six votive candles. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of Sir Elton John’s Holiday Candle benefits the Elton John AIDS foundation. TIP: Purchase a votive set and separate in singles or pairs for an easy stocking stuffer!

5. NEST Fragrance’s Holiday Collection Candles ($16-34)

A warming scent combination of a sparkling holiday season is created by blending Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange, Pine, Cloves and Cinnamon with a hint of Vanilla and Amber. This gift pairs the comfort of a traditional seasonal fragrance with festive red velvet packaging to send your love or to say “thank you”!

6. Kérastase Chronologiste Treatment Kit ($145)

Give the special gift of a complete rejuvenating cure for the hair and scalp. Hair is left incredibly soft, supple and shiny with the hair fiber renewed, deeply nourished and strengthened. Scalp is regenerated, soothed and hydrated. Approximately 10 applications per box.

7. Tata Harper Skincare Deluxe Beauty Set ($65)

Treat the beauty lover to a complete regimen with these 8 essential products. We’re Tata Harper addicts, so we’re always recommending this mini-set to others for a full experience of Tata’s facial products and body treatment! Not to mention, it’s a fantastic travel addition. Includes: Regenerating Cleanser, Hydrating Floral Essence, Rejuvenating Serum, Rebuilding Moisturizer, Repairative Moisturizer, Replenishing Nutrient Complex, Resurfacing Mask, and Revitalizing Body Oil.

8. Kérastase Homme Men’s Collection ($15-36)

Getting a men’s gift can sometimes be a challenge, but they appreciate products more than you think! The line covers every man’s hair issues – from an oily scalp to those needing a boost in their hair’s density – and has the clean smell of a luxurious men’s cologne. The flexible molding paste and non-sticky sculpting gel are best sellers!

9. SS Platinum Miniature Styling Iron ($36)

A great stocking stuffer for short hair, bangs, touch-ups, and roots – or for a frequent flyer! The super flat surface of Nano-Reflect Titanium plates are smoother with less friction for an incredible glide and reaches a temperature of 400 degrees F in 30 seconds.

10. Malin + Goetz Essentials Travel Size Kit ($30)

This head to toe kit is ideal for your gym-loving friend to throw in their bag, for someone who frequents a weekend get-away, or for the product enthusiast in your family! Includes a travel sized: Grapefruit Face Cleanser, Vitamin E Face Moisturizer, Bergamot Body wash, Peppermint Shampoo, Cilantro Hair Conditioner, and B5 Body Moisturizer.

“ I am so proud of everyone for opening their hearts to this cause. I truly felt that out of the many things I have done in my life, this was one of the best ever! My heart goes out to my entire staff for donating their time and their hard work. It is wonderful to have a team and community who are so supportive, and who were willing to do anything to make our event so successful. Many of our clients have been directly affected by breast cancer and have battled the disease. It was so touching to see those women – healthy, happy, and giving back with us!” – Kattia

Special thanks to the people behind our Give Back mission: Sujean Rim – for contributing her beautiful illustration and for always giving Butterfly the most gorgeous works of art over the last 10 years! Chad Kamenshine – for his creative web design. Benvenuto – for donating a delicious menu to our Butterfly Brunch.

Frida Khalo, Rihanna, and fall fashion’s biggest trends – such as coloring blocking and the bold reds we see in now – served as inspiration for the three teams featured below. (For more details on the contest and judging criteria, see “Part 1.”)

Team 1 – Aneesa/Roman

Team 2 – Nerik/Angie

Team 3 – Tammy/Margaux

Team 1 – Joanna/Nicole

Team 2 – Tracy/Kelly

Team 3 – Tara/Jill