Film noir from the 1940s is having an influence on fall fashion, especially as seen in Miu Miu’s ladylike and glamorous collection. Even the hairstyles that Miu Miu’s models wore on the runway had subtle victory rolls _ a look that evokes the decade all on its own.

The style is a cute twist on the half-up, half-down thing and can add a polished touch to a simple dress or wipe the grunge out of a maxi skirt and sweater combo.

"I’m a big fan of modernizing a vintage inspiration," says celebrity hairstylist Gregory Russell, who coifs the hair of Chloe Moretz, Judy Greer and Elle Macpherson. "I love how undone the Miu Miu look is. It can be worn daytime or for the evening."

To keep the style from looking too antiquated or costumey, Russell emphasizes the importance of giving the hair a modern texture. He explains how to do it:

Start with rough-dried or air-dried hair. Add dry shampoo throughout the hair for texture.

Part your hair. On one side of your head, gather the hair from in front of your ear and apply a matte wax to it.

Pull up the hair toward the top of your head and twist it back in a disheveled roll along the side of your head. You can gather more hair into the roll as you go, or not.

About halfway back, anchor the hair with a bobby pin fastenened behind the roll.

Repeat on the other side.

Set with a spray, such as Elnett hair spray.

Easy enough. Remember, anything too poufy and perfect will look like you did just step out of the 1940s, which is great if that’s the look you’re going for. Otherwise, a little imperfection updates the look for this century.

This hairstyle is a good one for the holidays, particularly with a jeweled brooch or snazzy hair clip tucked behind one of the rolls near the side of the head.