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Watch the Exclusive Video: How to Get Relaxed Beachy Waves With Ashley Madekwe

Jun 17, 2013 @ 5:07 pm

Ashley Madekwe and Joico’s artistic director Damien Carney are back with a new tutorial in their Drab to Fab hair how-to video series, and the two pros are joining forces to give us a complete breakdown on the season’s most-popular style. “This is the one look everyone always asks for — relaxed, beachy waves,” Madekwe said. “It’s the kind of style you can wear all day long, take from day to night, and it’s great for the summer.” After lathering up with Joico’s K-PAK Shampoo and Conditioner ($15 and $17; joico.com for locations), Carney used the brand’s Power Whip Mousse ($17; joico.com) on the model before working his magic with a curling iron and the brand’s Power Spray hairspray ($17; joico.com). ”You don’t need to be a perfectionist,” Carney advised. “In fact, a little bit of the imperfections are what makes it quite perfect!” Watch the complete how-to in the video above.

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SUMMER HAIRSTYLES!

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British Invasion! Roksanda Ilincic Debuts Collection in L.A. With Julianne Hough, Ashley Madekwe, and More

Jun 13, 2013 @ 2:33 pm

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Roksanda Ilincic—the British designer loved by Jessica Biel, Kate Middleton, Jessica Chastain, and more—hopped the pond and landed at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles to celebrate the debut of her resort 2014 collection (pictured center). Louise Roe, Julianne Hough, Ashley Madekwe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead all came out to support their designer pal wearing pieces from her collections. “With the ladies all wearing@roksandailincic. #fashion,” Madekwe Instagrammed with a photo of her fellow Ilincic fans. Click to see more party photos.

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Costume Designer Insider: A Look Back at Revenge’s Changing Style

May 13, 2013 @ 1:00 pm

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The season finale of Revenge had us on the edges of our seats, and we’re still talking about the tragic loss and shocking reveal from last night’s episode. So, who better to give us the inside scoop on the show’s other character—the clothes, the fabulous clothes!—than costume designer Jill Ohanneson? ”I’m a character-based designer, and I also love fashion, so I have to serve the character and what they’re going through first,” Ohanneson told InStyle.com. Her work this season had to stay in line with the dynamic changes experienced by each character, and therefore, she had to alter the wardrobes of Emily Van Camp, Ashley Madekwe, and others to reflect shocking new plotline twists. “In season one, we were trying to find what worked and what defined each character, and we kept it very colorful and bright, but then the show got very dark and dramatic.” In honor of last night’s season finale, click the photo to take a look at how Emily, Ashley, Nolan, and many more have switched up their style.

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FYI: Here’s How You Can Shop Looks Seen at the Met Gala

May 8, 2013 @ 10:05 am

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It may be a dream to get an invite to the annual Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but wearing one of the red-carpet dresses can be a reality. After Topshop dressed Julianne Hough, Nicole Richie, Jaime King, and Ashley Madekwe in custom creations for this year’s Punk: Chaos to Couture event (as seen above), the retailer announced that all of the designs will be available in stores and on topshop.com this September for $630 to $1,050. In addition, ModaOperandi.com put 15 dresses that walked the red carpet up for pre-order exclusively on the site, including Olivia Wilde’s Calvin Klein creation, Taylor Swift’s J.Mendel gown, and Dakota and Elle Fanning’s Rodarte looks; and you can place your orders at modaoperandi.com. Now that’s something that rocks.

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Met Gala 2013 Photos!

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Label You’ll Love: Three Floor — Ashley Madekwe and Amanda Seyfried Are Fans!

Apr 29, 2013 @ 5:30 pm

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Less than two years after it started as an online shopping site in London, Three Floor has become the newest brand loved by stars like Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe, Modern Family star Ariel Winter, and Amanda Seyfried, who wore the dress on stage at the MTV Movie Awards just a couple weeks ago. Ariel Winter chose the brand’s Attire dress (which you can snag on threefloorfashion.com for about $214) for the City Year event in Los Angeles this month. “I like wearing edgy things, and I really like this,” Winter told InStyle.com of her ensemble. “I thought it was really fun to wear.” Ultimately, this is a new go-to brand for trendy pieces at good prices. The designs start at $165, and are available at asos.com, revolveclothing.com, shopbop.com, and the brand’s own site, threefloorfashion.com. So, start browsing—we’re sure you’re going to like what you see.

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flattering dresses

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The 10 Most Memorable Looks from Revenge, Chosen by the Woman Who Knows Them Best: Costume Designer Jill Ohanneson

Mar 10, 2013 @ 12:00 pm

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Revenge is back tonight! And (spoiler alert!) someone close to Emily (Emily VanCamp) has been killed—not that such an incident will stop her from attending the funeral looking anything less than polished. Because even with all the twists and turns on the Sunday night soap, one thing is constant: Emily, Victoria (Madeleine Stowe), and all the other Hamptons ladies look good. That’s why we caught up with the woman behind their best looks, costume designer Jill Ohanneson, who shared with us her all-time favorite pieces she put on the girls, from Emily’s red-hot Alexander McQueen to Ashley’s (Ashley Madekwe) goddess Balenciaga, to Charlotte’s (Christa B. Allen) sweet Anthropologie find. “There are so many that I love! I have the best job in the world,” Ohanneson told InStyle.com. Can’t say we disagree! Click through to see them all, plus her insider scoop on what makes each look so special. And tune into ABC at 9/8c to see how Emily & Co. work their mourning LBDs for [------]‘s final farewell.

— Rose Walano

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How to Get Ringlet Curls Without a Curling Iron (Hint: It Includes Some Help from Revenge’s Ashley Madekwe, Too!)

Mar 6, 2013 @ 8:10 am

Calling all curly girls: Your beauty routine is getting a touch of Revenge. Last month, we announced that Ashley Madekwe teamed up with Joico and the brand’s artistic director Damien Carney for the “Drab to Fab” hair makeover web series, where she gave real girls style tips to match their recently made-over hair, and now we’re revealing the first installment exclusively on InStyle.com. To kick off the series, Carney and Madekwe gave their model buoyant ringlets with a retro edge. Although the dynamic texture makes a big statement, it was done sans curling irons. Rather, Carney formed the defined curls using just Joico’s K-Pak Color Therapy Oil ($16), the K-Pak Protect and Shine Serum ($14; joico.com for locations), and a dryer with a diffuser attachment. Get the complete step-by-step breakdown in the video above.

Plus, click through our gallery to get a behind-the-scenes look at Ashley on set.

ON SET WITH ASHLEY!

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Madeline Stowe, Ashley Madekwe, Christa B. Allen

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Parties Photos: A Night for Revenge and More!

Mar 5, 2013 @ 1:00 pm

Madeline Stowe, Ashley Madekwe, and Christa B. Allen (in Georges Chakra Couture) put their scheming on hold for the night to attend “An Evening with Revenge” presented by the Academy of Television and Arts & Sciences at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theater in North Hollywood, where the cast and the show’s producer participated in a panel discussion about their hit show. For more of the best parties of the week, click through the gallery.

Party Pics

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