At the 44th annual NAACP Image Awards, Kerry Washington, fresh off of her star turns in Django Unchained and TV's Scandal, looked fabulous in an Oscar de la Renta gown and hair styled by celebrity stylist Marcus Francis, who created her look with Carol's Daughter products.

Says Francis, "Kerry's...gown made a statement both with the pastel colors and the dramatic train. I wanted to keep the look soft and feminine..."

Read on as he explains how he achieved her look...