Go Glam or Go Home: Big Night Out Prep

by Cadien Clark - Citysearch Contributor - 3,348 Reviews - 58 Lists

Updated: February 15, 2008

Whether you are going to an exclusive premiere or reveling at a friend's house, check out our quick guide to pulling together a red-carpet ready look. Here's how to act like a star with or without paying the high price of fame.

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Spendthrifts

  1. 1 Carolina Herrera
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    8441 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    Herrera is queen of the elegant gown--devotee Renee would not choose anyone else for a big night on the carpet. An added bonus: The Melrose Place staff is actually friendly.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Prada
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    343 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

    For the boys: Nothing screams statuesque or golden child like a man in this Italian heavyweight's threads.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Sielian's Vintage Apparel
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    9013 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069 (map)

    This chic west Melrose boite has been the best-kept secret of celeb stylists for years ... until now. Find everything from Halston and Yves St Laurent to sexy brand-free pieces. Either way, it's all vintage.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Neil George Salon
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    9320 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

  5. 5 2 Star Rating: Below Average Frederic Fekkai Beaute De
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    440 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map)

Thriftspends

  1. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ted Baker
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    131 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

    Ted is by no means cheap, but gents will find fly suits here for far less than his Westside contemporaries.

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Umberto LA
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    1772 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (map)

    Top it all off with a daring 'do from South Robertson's considerably less costly branch of this celeb stylist's empire.

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended trim.
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    1424 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 (map)

    Attendees making the commute from Santa Monica's beachy hotels won't mind stopping at this friendly Venice salon for a quick cut.

  4. 9 DecadesTwo
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    8214 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Sister store to the renowned vintage Melrose shop, dames will find valuable treasures here at more playful prices.

  5. 10 Shareen Inc
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    350 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (map)

    Fabled downtown warehouse offers gorgeous vintage at odd discounts with offers like "$7 per pound" Thursdays.