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For the second installment of the Vogue office Oscar pool, our editors make educated guesses about what Best Actress nominee Natalie Portman should wear on the big night.

There are regular office Oscar pools, and then there is the Vogue-office Oscar pool. With the Academy Awards less than a month away, we asked five Vogue editors to weigh in on what each Best Actress nominee should wear on the big night, choosing, of course, from the splendid array of looks that came

By Esther Adams, Vogue magazine

Anyone who watched the President's State of the Union Address last Tuesday evening would have been hard-pressed not to notice the First Lady's gleaming silvery-white sheath. With three-quarter-length sleeves and a body-skimming silhouette, Michelle Obama's Rachel Roy ensemble boldly stated that-blizzard or not-spring's lightening, bright whites can, and should, be embraced right now.

We may not be ready to slip on Dolce & Gabbana's short lace dresses just yet, but there are already weather-appropriate options on offer. Before heading into the sartorial snowstorm, consider these tips from designers: "Stick to ivory or winter white in cooler temperatures," advises Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa, who showed a largely white, monochromatic collection for spring. "It's a neutral color, so it's hard to overdo it, even with layering," he says. And the Row's Mary-Kate Olsen agrees: "It's so versatile," she enthuses, "you can wear it with almost any

By André Leon Talley, Vogue magazine

What a refreshing bounce the SAG Awards were. With the civility so lacking at the Golden Globes, the evening seemed to soar along, most notably on a crest of strong fashion moments. First on the red carpet and best dressed of the night was fourteen-year-old Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), spectacular in blazing Pop Art Prada stripes. What made it so right for the teenager was the just-out-of-bed tousled hair (the style of the evening) looking so natural on her, deft makeup, and no bling.

She didn't try too hard, unlike Cara Buono (Mad Men) in a J. Mendel swag of a dress that looked like she had taken a cue from Scarlett O'Hara and made a dress out of velvet curtains. Jenna Fischer (The Office), in a gray spangled Fendi dress and a casual, sideswept ponytail, stood out by not trying to be outstanding. Modern women, take note of that easy shape for an important evening. I loved Jennifer Lawrence in Winter's Bone, and her bright pink chiffon dress by

By Lynn Yaeger, Vogue magazine

Is the most depressing day of the year January 17 or January 24? Either way, we can agree that with the weather so dreary, and with most of us feeling chubby and slender at once-suffering the inevitable results of holiday feasts on the one hand, and experiencing lean-wallet-syndrome on the other-a bit of cheering up is in order. But take heart! Nothing brightens like a present-and the best ones are often those we give ourselves. To get you properly in the spirit, Vogue.com has tracked down a passel of adorably stylish items, all $100 or less, and all available on the Internet, so you don't even have to put on your Moncler and your Uggs to order up a treat.

By Esther Adams, Vogue magazine

Despite spring's alluring new silhouettes swinging full-price from store racks (in an unnerving way that makes the rest of our closets look positively outdated), holiday debt usually renders January a shopping-free zone. But it doesn't have to be. Why not sell your unwanted threads and let yesterday's wardrobe pick up the tab for the new?

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"I do a pre-season closet purge twice a year," says Fenton/Fallon jewelry designer Dana Lorenz. The experienced eBay seller found the perfect solution to keeping up with the cyclical nature of fashion six years ago, when she started funding her seasonal shopping splurges by auctioning off older pieces. "My Gucci sandals went for $600," she says, "and a portion of my Fendi baguette collection for between $200 and $500."

It's a simple, profitable sartorial practice-one in which model Hanneli Mustaparta is a firm believer. "It's my New Year's resolution to sell on eBay, but I need a model

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images (Jolie, Hathaway); Frazer Harrison/Getty Images."Is it a flash? Is it a flash?" Those are the words Mae West asks her maids in I'm No Angel. She is asking if her imported embroidered gown, just delivered, will make an impact. That's what counts at the Golden Globes.

If it takes days of prep and three to four hours of makeup, better make sure your dress has fireworks-great fabric, elegant lines, or wow detail. Someone should have told Helena Bonham Carter, nominated for her brilliant portrayal of a royal wife in The King's Speech, to nix the idea of one green shoe and one pink shoe. Her Vivienne Westwood lamé and a haze of tulle and point d'esprit and James Dean-style sunglasses, was the evening's train wreck.

Photos: Vogue's Favorite Moments from the Golden Globes After Party

Otherwise, there was a return to what people want to see: full-frontal glamour. The top honor goes to Nicole Kidman, a veteran red-carpet influential, wearing elegant white sequin Prada. That simple grosgrain waist defined with a flat bow was the best point

The stakes are high. Cameras are everywhere and the last thing a nervous nominee needs is an unexpected wardrobe malfunction. Luckily, celebrities like Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams have seasoned stylist and awards-show veteran Kate Young in their proverbial back pocket. She's the woman behind the scenes who ensures everything looks flawless when the flashbulbs pop. Her mantra is "be prepared," and she packs a toolbox of tried-and-true essentials that are sure to solve any last-minute emergency or clothing snafu. So, in preparation for the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Vogue asked Young to share a list of her quick-fix items and tricks, so everyone (not just those on the A-list) can benefit.

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Check Vogue.com on Sunday for Kate Young's diary from the Golden Globes, where she'll give us a play-by-play of the scene straight from fashion's front lines.