Right This Moment: Starlets Channel The Great Gatsby

on May 12, 2010 at 7:00 AM

Okay, so the annual Costume Institute Gala took place at the Met in NYC a few nights ago- It doesn't get nearly as much publicity as the Oscars, but it's just as much fun to see what all the starlets were wearing when the pictures are posted the next day.

This time, I couldn't help but notice a certain similarity in hairstyles- one I think you'll find interesting.

Hello, Marcel Wave! I didn't think I'd see you this season.

The Marcel Wave, also known as the finger wave, was popular back in the '20s and '30s. Marcel Waves were achieved with a curling iron, while finger waves came from, well, fingers and styling lotion. I'm assuming today's celebrity stylists are going the Marcel Wave route.

I could totally see Jennifer Aniston in this look!

I think Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth look very pretty, but Kristen Stewart? Um. No. This might be a fun look to ask for if you're getting your hair styled for a special event. I loved reading these 1920s-era instructions on how to do a finger wave. The Marcel Wave instructions are just kind of scary.

Would you try out this 'do on your head or is it better left to the flappers of yore?

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Comments (8)

Nonmember comment from twitter-1603131

on May 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM

Maybe for a special event. Especially if it was like Kate Bosworth's.

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Nonmember comment from my2girls

on May 12, 2010 at 6:58 AM

I like it! Of course, I like retro-glam in general. I especially love it on Taylor Swift, but I agree it doesn't suit Kristen Stewart.

Nonmember comment from Joie

on May 12, 2010 at 7:14 AM

It's not as hard as it looks/sounds. I had to do several versions of this when I worked for a museum as a roleplayer. I think it's gorgeous for a gala, but you need more than just dippity-do to keep it in place all night.

Nonmember comment from suburbanturmoil

on May 12, 2010 at 7:25 AM

I think Kate and Jessica wear it best. :)

It seems like Taylor has made the Marcel Wave her standard look. :)

on May 12, 2010 at 7:26 AM

I read that the Marcel Wave iron has to be much hotter than a standard curling iron in order for the look to work. Ouch.

Nonmember comment from mamalang

on May 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM

I'm behind here, but had to comment. Not much looks good on Kristen Stewart cause I swear the girl just doesn't know how to smile. Really, your life is that bad? Maybe you should have chosen another profession :)