CELEBRITY LOOKS ; GAIL O'GRADY

       In an effort to help our readers avoid making mistakes in creating their own style, we are reviewing the looks of some of today’s celebrities as they go out and about on the red carpet (and elsewhere). We discuss what works for them, and where they might have made better choices and why.

       Here we see actress Gail O’Grady attending the NBC All-Star Party a few years ago at Universal Studios in Universal City, CA. Gail is sporting a dressed-down, casual look. Ms. O’Grady is best known for her many and various roles in television, including long-running stints on “NYPD Blue”, and “American Dreams”. This blonde, green-eyed actress has been a hit with fans and critics alike, Ms. O’Grady has received 3 Emmy nominations and additional recognition from the Screen Actors’ Guild and The Golden Globes. Because usually all eyes are on her, Gail usually puts forth the effort to look fabulous… usually.

THE HAIR :


       Gail’s lovely blonde locks are usually styled to a fair-thee-well in the roles she plays, so it would seem natural for her to look for a more casual, free-wheeling style when she’s being herself. This style is definitely natural-looking and casual. This razor-cut, mop-top style features a side parting and long, softened fringe. The problem here as I see it, is that the style looks mussed. This gives the overall effect that perhaps Ms. O’Grady was rushed as she tried to get ready, or that she didn’t feel the need to give her hair more than a lick and a promise for more attention later.

Make up:

       Once again, Ms. O’Grady has played so many roles where she was dolled-up with more paint than a carnival sign, that perhaps it’s nice to step back and cultivate a natural look. Fortunately, she succeeds here, with her subdued and completely neutral look. Nothing is over-done, or too heavy, and she finishes up with the lightest applications of mascara and liner to give her soft green eyes the right touch of definition. This is an excellent daytime look for those of you who like to see examples of such things.

THE CLOTHES AND ACCSESSORIES

       The use of the dark blue satin shirt/blouse is meant to “dress-up” the look of her distressed jeans, creating a casual, somewhat-funky look. The trouble is, it doesn’t quite work. When combined with the mussed hair, the worn-looking jeans just make the whole look shabby. Not even the matching satin purse and silver jewelry (and shoes) can doll up this look.

       As you can see from the close-up photos, the real killer for this look is the jeans. What should have been a “comfortable, relaxed look” ends up looking like the right outfit for a celebrity yard sale. A better choice would have been a comfortable, cotton or linen pant in black or maybe a neutral shade (khaki, cream or beige) as opposed to this too-tired jeans look.

       As it is, instead of looking dressed for a party, Ms. O’Grady looks like she just came back from an afternoon of shopping at the local supermarket.

Source : Greatestlook.com