80th Annual Academy Awards - Mermaid Dresses on the Red Carpet

Celebrities embraced the mermaid silhouette on this year’s Oscar’s red carpet. TV Guide host Lisa Rinna wore a navy satin gown, and fellow soap star Adrienne Frantz wore a gold beautifully beaded stunner. Jennifer Garner looked stunning in an Oscar de la Renta ruched, black strapless gown and Amy Adams offset her green Proenza Schouler gown with a French Art Nouveau gold-mesh purse by Fred Leighton.

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80th Annual Academy Awards - Jewel Tones on the Red Carpet

Though most attendees played it ’safe’ with their Academy Awards dresses, a few spiced up the carpet with colorful jewel toned gowns. A pregnant Jessica Alba wore a plum-colored strapless Marchesa empire-waisted gown that concealed her baby bump. Access Hollywwod host Shaun Robinson chose an emerald colored satin gown. Kelly Preston’s orange-gold strapless Roberto Cavalli gown accented her skin tone, and TV personality Tanika Ray chose a sexy dress in a brilliant blue hue.

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80th Annual Academy Awards - Ruby Red Carpet

Strong on the red carpet this year were ruby red gowns. Red hues ruled with veteran actresses like Ruby Dee and Helen Mirren and ingenues alike. Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus looked age-appropriate in a full-length red Valentino gown. Heidi Klum rocked a risky, voluminous gown designed by John Galliano, which will be auctioned as part of the Heart Truth campaign. Anne Hathaway combined another red carpet trend, the one-shoulder gown, with her red Marchesa frock with rosette detail. Katherine Heigl also wore a one shoulder Escada dress coordinated with a strong red lip.

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Have a Heart

February is full of Black History and Valentines but did you know that it’s also American Heart Month? Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States. Read below to learn more about heart disease and tips on how to help keep your heart healthy this month, and every month of the year!

Heart Facts