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As stated previously, during Jen’s days on Friends she was one of the regulars at the Emmy Awards, as she and the show were often nominated. It has been noted by many that she often took her biggest fashion risks at the Emmys each year; indeed, to see Jen’s Emmy looks in succession is to watch something of an evolution both in her own style and in the prevailing trends of the past several years. Let’s look back at years of glamour and, in 2002, triumph!

1999 In 1999, Jen made a dramatic appearance, not only creating a stir with her choice of companion (then-boyfriend Brad Pitt), but shocking many with her funky gown and faux dreadlocks. The fashion police were divided on this look, but there is no doubt that Jen made a very definite statement on this early red-carpet outing.

2000 Celebrating her first nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Jen also had her newly married status to revel in, as this was her first public appearance with Brad since her wedding. Opting for a sleeker look, she wore a simple red gown and a low ponytail; she later told People that this was one of her favorite red-carpet looks because she was comfortable all night.

2001 Jen was once again nominated for a supporting award, but did not attend. The festivities were postponed and greatly scaled back due to the recent September 11th attacks.

2002 Well, you can see how that night turned out! From the very start, she looked like a winner in her exquisite Christian Dior gown. Coming off of Rachel’s pregnancy storyline, Jen’s magical comic touch had been shown off to the full for the past season, and her win for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series was well-deserved. Her acceptance speech was touching, tearful, and heartfelt. Later that evening, she shared a moment of glory with the cast and crew, as the series celebrated its own win. This was, without a doubt, a memorable evening.

2003 The following year, again nominated for the lead actress prize, Jen was feeling decidedly more low-key. As she later told Vogue, she wasn’t feeling “gowny and fabulous”, so she opted for a vintage Halston dress and simple, straight hair (Chris corroborates Jen’s sentiment, telling Us Weekly that Jen “wanted to be comfortable” that night). Adding to the comfort factor was her choice of date; with Brad away filming Troy, Jen made it a girls’ night with her friend Andrea Bendewald.

2004 As I’ve previously discussed, this most recent Emmy appearance was her last one for Friends. At this point, she deftly balanced her past in television and her future in film, and her look somehow managed to be both glamorous and approachably bohemian. She ended her Friends run with style and class.

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When one thinks of Bruce Almighty, fashion isn’t exactly the first thing to come to mind. However, Jen’s costuming as Grace was, in fact, a very important facet of character development. As a preschool teacher living in Buffalo, NY, Grace tended to favor more casual looks, as is evident by her penchant for peasant blouses and her tousled, low-maintenance hairstyle. While there’s no denying her beauty, her girl-next-door look was an important foil for the flashier beauties by whom Bruce would eventually be tempted. Her one formal outfit in the film is, without a doubt, stunning, but Grace is at her most appealing when she’s her everyday self, doing her small part in the world to “be the miracle.”

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Jen’s fashion choices have always inspired envy, and her onscreen style is no exception. Her look in Rumor Has It has become something of a fan favorite, as her wardrobe in this film epitomizes the simple, stunning look that Jen is famous for. Even though the film is set in 1997, the classic pieces that Jen wears as Sarah would not be out of place in the present day.

She spends much of the film in an easy red wrap dress (above), and at Annie’s rehearsal dinner, she shows that the perfect little black dress never goes out of style. She even does casual perfectly; the tee-shirt and jean combination below is a look that Jen has worn variations on offscreen.

As Alex Cayley of the New York Times points out, Jen herself was a trendsetter in the time period, so it’s perhaps not surprising that this film’s wardrobe looked so right on her. As she often does, in this film she wears her hair long and straight, referencing a trend set in motion by the sleek styles that she wore on Friends. Even her accessories garnered attention; the Hogan “Lizzy” bag that she carried throughout the film created a frenzy. Jen looked beautiful as Sarah, as her look was chic, easy, and far less complicated than the character’s personal life!

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Today I’d like to hear from you: Are you a copycat?

- Is smartwater suddenly your beverage of choice?
- Do you buy other products knowing that Jen uses them?
- Cliche though it may be, have you ever brought her picture to the salon?

You can tell me, I won’t tell a soul . . . well, that doesn’t quite work out on a blog, lol. But being guilty of, well, some of the above, I can’t exactly cast stones. So let’s hear it!

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During her Friends days, Jen was a regular at the Emmy Awards, as she and the series had garnered many nominations (and a few wins) over the years. So a few months after the series ended, September of 2004 brought Jen’s final Emmy appearance for Friends, as she was nominated once again for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

With the show over, Jen focused on film; at the time, she was filming Rumor Has It, and she was slated to begin work on Derailed soon after. And in true film-star style, she brought a sophisticated glamour to the red carpet. Her beautiful beaded Chanel gown was complimented by long, flowing locks and a golden glow. Cliche though it may be, I’ll say it anyway: She looked like a Greek goddess.

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These days, Jen calls the LA area home, and much as we all have favorite spots in our own neighborhoods, here is a sampling of the establishments that Jen frequents:

Restaurants

Nobu Malibu - This restaurant is a celeb fave for its great sushi and chic ambiance (3835 Crosscreek Rd., Malibu) (310 317 9140).

The Ivy - Notorious for its celebrity scene, The Ivy is said to have fabulous food as well. Its specialty is chic American cuisine (113 N. Robertson Blvd, LA) (310 274-8303).

Il Sole - Il Sole has been one of Jen’s faves since the Friends days (the cast even went there to celebrate the finale). Casual and unpretentious, this spot boasts delicious Italian food (8741 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood) (310 657 1182).

Marix Tex Mex Cafe - Jen is known to love Mexican food, and this is a favorite spot. Its chill vibe and noted KickAss Margarita have been known to draw quite a crowd (1108 N. Flores Street, West Hollywood) (323 848 2458).

Shopping

Planet Blue - On many an occasion, Jen has been spotted here, perusing their unique selection of upscale goods (800 14th St., Santa Monica) (310 394 0135).

Fred Segal - Like many celebs, Jen frequents Fred Segal for quality fashion at 500 Broadway, Suite G, Santa Monica (310 394 9814).

Other
Chris McMillan The Salon - This salon, owned by Jen’s friend and stylist Chris, is noted for its relaxed, unpretentious vibe, as well as its outstanding work. Located at 8944 Burton Way, Beverly Hills (310 285 0088).

Montage Resort, Laguna Beach - Jen has been spotted here; for those in the LA area, it’s a great place to get away while still close to home (30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach) (866 271 6953).

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This premiere, in February 2004, was the final stop on a whirlwind publicity tour for the hit comedy Along Came Polly. Jen and costar Ben Stiller had not only attended premieres and press junkets in the United States, but overseas as well, and this event afforded many European fans the opportunity to meet her. She branched out a bit in the fashion department, opting for a red Valentino dress (said to have been made for Audrey Hepburn!) and wearing her hair up in a trendsetting side bun. By all accounts, she was warm and gracious with her fans (amid increasingly chilly temperatures) and was truly the belle of the ball.

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In the past several years, Jen has been a reliable presence at the People’s Choice Awards, as she is a perennial fan favorite, along with her fellow Friends. Today, having made the transition to film, she continues to shine, most recently receiving the award for Favorite Female Movie Star. Here are some pictures from PCA’s past:

1995 Jen and her castmates celebrate a win for Favorite New Series.

2000 Friends is going strong, and boasts a win for Favorite Comedy Series.

2001 Friends continues its hot streak, and Jen starts one of her own, with her first of many Favorite Female Television Performer wins.

2002 Jen wasn’t present to pick up her award this year, but she accepted with a taped speech (she was at Sundance for The Good Girl).

2003 It takes talent to look fashionable while injured, but Jen, nursing a broken toe, did exactly that while accepting her third consecutive PCA. Matthew Perry, ever the gentleman, helped her to the stage.

2004 Jen was again unable to attend the awards, but she once again showed her appreciation with a taped speech.

2007 The success of The Break-Up made Jen a front-runner for this year’s Favorite Female Movie Star award. Her speech, in which she said, “Thank you for loving The Break-Up, I did,” was regarded by many as a highlight of the evening, and her light, airy Versace dress was a fashion favorite.

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Jen is featured on the cover of People’s May 2007 Style Watch Special, which cites her as having “the hair you love.” The article inside provides some style secrets:

Jen! Always a Hair ‘Do’
It’s been 12 years since ‘The Rachel’ debuted - and her hair’s still making waves

“Jen has a really good head of hair. I don’t have to do much.” - Chris McMillan, Aniston’s Stylist

- beachy waves

- sleek side part

- ’70’s-inspired do

- messy pony

Four fun facts about her hair

1 - It is naturally wavy. Stylist Chris McMillan starts every style with a brush and blow-dryer to smooth it out.
2 - She uses a variety of brushes. “I wind her hair around brushes of different sizes to give her controlled waves,” says McMillan.
3 - She’s done her own red-carpet hair. For the pony above, “she put it up; I just pulled out a few pieces around her face,” McMillan says.
4 - Her color is low-maintenance (for Hollywood). Colorist Michael Canale gives her thin beige-blonde streaks that grow out very naturally. She only gets touch-ups every few months.

Her go-to hair products

McMillan and colorist Michael Canale have Aniston use these products to keep her locks healthy and her color perfectly golden-blonde.

- Kerastase Chroma Protect Polishing Creme, $34. 877-748-8357 for salons.

- Kerastase Serum Nutri-Sculpt, $29. 877-748-8357 for salons.
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- Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo, $16. 866-328-4637 for salons.

- Davines MOMO Moisturizing Revitalizing Creme, $18. 866-328-4637 for salons.

For more photos of our favorite Jennifer Aniston hairstyles, go to StyleWatchMag.com.

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Jen’s own venture into reality TV is at the rumor stage at this point; however, it seems that reality TV already loves Jen.

One prime example is in the new Bravo series Shear Genius. Allison from Reality on Bravo gives us a recap of a recent Celebrity Hair Challenge in which the stylists were asked to recreate the clients’ dream celebrity hairstyles. Not surprisingly, one client sought to imitate Jen’s hair, specifically the tousled look that she sported at the Derailed premiere:

Here is the before and after, as executed by contestant Lacey:

Also worth noting: Theodore, another contestant on the series, cites Jen’s stylist Chris as an inspiration. For his impeccable taste alone, the lad should win . . . alas, he’s already out.

Taking emulation to a more disturbing extreme is MTV’s series I Want A Famous Face. In one episode, a young woman by the name of Kelly wants to look more like Jen in order to boost her confidence following her own divorce. She is then given a combination of cosmetic procedures, but really, it is impossible to capture Jen’s unique beauty in anybody else. Not only does Jen have an external appearance that nobody else does, but what makes Jen glow is intangible. I’ll excuse myself before I get too cornball about it, but kids, don’t try this at home.

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Remember TOW Chandler Hates Dogs? Well, in that episode, the Friends played a game where the objective is to name all 50 states in 6 minutes. See how you stack up here. It only lets you move on when you’ve spelled a state correctly (so no naming types of celery). And this one has a limit of 10 minutes, so you’re on the honor system, timing-wise.

Also, revisit some of your favorite Jen outfits by playing with this Paper Doll game. This one recreates outfits that she’s actually worn. Also check out their makeup/hair color game here.

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Jen has influenced women the world over with her comfortably chic style. While she often plays it modest when asked about her fashion sense, the truth is that her instincts are remarkable. While many of her contemporaries sport the latest trend whether it suits them or not, Jen has mastered the art of keeping her look fresh yet timeless. She knows her strengths, and in playing to them she always looks amazing.

Red carpet: Jen is a regular on best-dressed lists for her simply elegant looks. She tends to avoid dresses that are overly ornate or contrived, and in doing so ensures that her beauty shines through. While she is famously fond of the Little Black Dress, she has also been known to venture into other flattering neutrals, such as nude, and she has even worn the occasional bold primary color. Here are some of her best formal outfits of the past few years:

1/9/07 - 33rd annual People’s Choice Awards

6/14/06 - London premiere of The Break-Up

5/22/06 - Los Angeles premiere of The Break-Up

3/5/06 - Academy Awards

12/15/05 - Los Angeles premiere of Rumor Has It

10/30/05 - New York premiere of Derailed

9/21/04 - 2004 Emmy Awards

1/26/04

Casual: Jen’s elegance carries over into her everyday outfits. Her repertoire of figure-hugging basics ensures a polished look with minimal effort. Some examples: