Get the look: celebs at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2012

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party is undoubtedly the most glamorous party in Hollywood. While you may not have been there, you can certainly replicate some of the makeup and hair looks at home! Here were some of my faves:
Who: Kate Bosworth

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Hair: Laini Reeves for Couture Colour Pequi Oil
“Kate is a classic beauty, I wanted her hair look to match – simple and clean”
How to:
Laini first applied a generous amount of Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment to wet hair before blowdrying. After the hair was dry, Laini backcombed the roots with a teasing comb for volume, and then pulled the hair back into a ponytail using a Mason Pearson brush. Laini then split the ponytail in two parts, wrapping each around each other to create a rope texture, fastening with bobby pins as she went.
Who: Rashida Jones

Makeup: Jamie Greenberg for mark.
How to: Jamie prepped Rashida’s skin with mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer then used Min-A-Real Cream-to-Powder Foundation to create her canvas. She used mark Matte-Nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder to set the look and prevent shine. For a subtle glow, Jamie used mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette and then Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Cameo Glo on the cheeks. Jamie used mark Please Hold Eye Primer so Rashida’s eye makeup wouldn’t budge throughout the night. Jamie smudged mark I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Plum Velvet and Luvstruck on her lids to emphasize her light eyes, then lined they eyes with mark No Place To Run Longwear Eyeliner in Jet Set. For a little added drama she smudged the Plum Velvet on top of the eyeliner, then finished the eyes with two coats of mark Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara.


Who: Selena Gomez

Hair: John D. for TRESemme
How to:
“I wanted to create a retro bob for Selena, inspired by the glamorous actresses of days gone by.”


Starting with hair around the face, John took 1-2 inch sections and curled with a medium barrel curling iron, spraying each section with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray along the way. After curling each section, he secured them with clips, allowing the curls to set (in traditional pin curl fashion). He sprayed the set with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray and allowed the curls to cool. After removing all the pins, he started gently brushing the hair out, and then tucked the hair under to the desired bob length, securing with bobby pins as he went. He finished the look with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray to keep the look in place.

Get the look: Jessica Chastain at the 2012 Oscars

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I think I’ve made it pretty clear that the cast of The Help can do no wrong in my eyes, but just in case I haven’t, let’s talk about how GORGEOUS Jessica Chastain looked last night. Jessica plays one of my favorite characters from the book, Miss Celia Foote, a completely backwoods nitwit with a heart of gold. I think we can all agree that she looked NOTHING like her character in the book last night, exuding elegance in her McQueen gown. Her skin was as glowy as the gown was, thanks to mark. makeup artist, Mai Quynh.

-Mai started with mark For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion, followed by mark Primed for Perfection Face Primer all over Jessica’s skin.

-To create a flawless complexion, she used mark Min-A-Real Cream-To-Powder Foundation in Buff using the mark Foundation Brush, and touched up any imperfections with mark Good Riddance Hook Up Concealer in Fair/Light under her eyes and around her nose. (Those are really the only places most people need concealer, not all over the face).

-Next she used mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Peachy to the apples of Jessica’s cheeks. She followed this up with mark Matte-Nificent Oil-Absorbing Powder in Ivory/Nude to set the look, then layered mark Good Glowing Custom Pick Powder Blush in Cameo Glo on the tops of her cheeks.

-She used various gold and copper shades from mark On The Dot Netural Eye Color Compact to Jessica’s eyelids, from the lash line to her crease. She used the mark All Over Eye Shadow Brush to apply the color to the lids, and then the mark Flat Eyeliner Brush along the lower lash line.

-Next, she lined mark Keep it Going Longwear Eyeliner & Shadow in Entourage along her top lash line, winging it out at the outer corner for a cat eye effect. She finished off the eyes with two coats of mark Lash All You Want High-Volume Mascara in Black.
-Lastly, Mai applied mark Lipclick Full Color Lipstick in Bare Hug to Jessica’s lips to complete the look.

Get the look: Shailene Woodley at the 2012 Oscars

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Hair: Campbell McAuley for MATRIX
- Starting with wet hair, McAuley used MATRIX Total Results Amplify Wonder Boost Root Lifter ($15) to give Shailene volume while he blew it dry with a round brush.

 - He set her hair in Velcro rollers for one hour, then brushed out the curls.  He used MATRIX Total Results Sleek Silk Wonder Smoothing Oil ($16) throughout the hair for shine. 

-Next he gathered all hair into a ponytail at the crown of her head.  He twisted small sections of the ponytail and wrapped them up to the base of the hair to make a round shape.  Halfway through the process he wrapped remaining sections around the round shape to give it a criss-cross look. 
-He finished the ‘do with MATRIX Design Pulse Hard Lock Hairspray ($16) to keep the hair in its structure all night. 

Get the look: Jennifer Lopez at the 2012 Oscars

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Ok, is anybody as pretty as JLo? Really? And what’s so amazing about her look last night is that all L’Oreal products were used on her, so you can definitely replicate the look at home without spending all your money!
Hair: Lorenzo Martin
“The look I created for Jennifer was inspired by the 60's. I wanted a gorgeous hairstyle that defined the graceful refined sophistication of that time to complement Jennifer's beautiful dress.”
-Lorenzo sprayed L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Volume Root Lifting Spray ($6.99) at the roots on clean, damp hair before blow-drying it with a round medium-sized boar bristle brush.

-After her hair was completely dry, Lorenzo used about a dime-sized amount of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Strong Hold Defining Gel ($6.99) throughout her hair.

-Next, he pulled her hair into a high ponytail, securing it with an ouch-free elastic rubber band. Lorenzo split the ponytail into four sections, teasing each one and spraying the hair with Elnett Satin Hairspray.

-Next, Lorenzo took one of the four sections and looped the piece into the ponytail, securing it into place with bobby pins. He followed this step with the three other sections of hair, pinning each one in different directions to create a complete bun.
-To keep the look super sleek, he added a bit of L’Oréal Paris EverStyle Smooth & Shine Serum ($6.99). Then he used L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray ($14.99) lightly around the whole look.
Makeup: Mary Phillips
-First, Mary highlighted Jennifer’s already stunning skin by mixing L’Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup in Sun Beige ($10.95) with LaMer The Reparative Body Lotion ($180). This is a great tip for you non-foundation wearers out there! It gives beautiful, lightweight coverage when you mix a little moisturizer into your foundation.

-Mary then used L’Oreal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush in Cherubic on her cheeks for just a hint of color ($12.95).

– Two eyeshadows were used to achieve Jennifer’s subtle smoke: L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24H Eye Shadow in Eternal Black and Iced Latte ($7.95 each).
– Mary then created a slightly-winged cat eye with L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner in Brown ($8.95) and completed the with two coats of L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara in Carbon Black ($8.95).
– Jennifer’s lip color was L’Oreal Paris Infallible 8HR Le Gloss in Coral sands ($9.99), for a soft color that doesn’t take away from the eye makeup.
Nails: Tom Bachik
 “Jennifer loved the delicate shade of ‘Because You're Worth It’ - we were excited to try something a bit more modern for the red carpet and create a nail look that could transition throughout the night, as she has a couple of wardrobe changes. We drew inspiration for Jennifer's nail look from not only her red carpet gown, but also her makeup."
-Tom shaped Jennifer’s nails into a classic almond shape, but gave them a little unexpected point at the tip for edginess.-He painted a sheer coat of L'Oreal Paris' Colour Riche Nail Polish ($5.99 each) in #580 Because You're Worth It (a warm champagne), and then did the tips of her nails in Colour Riche Nail Polish in Haute Couture Red #470 (a burgundy shade).

Get the look: Maya Rudolph at the 2012 Oscars

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Ok so I must admit that part of the reason I love Maya Rudolph is because, like me, she’s ½ black. Don’t judge. I like Slash, Alicia Keys, and Obama for the same reason. Aren’t mixed babies THE cutest babies? BUT I also appreciate their talents! And Maya is one talented mama. She’s curvy, she’s funny. I just love her. Anyways, did you notice how amazing her hair was on the Red Carpet last night? Here’s how TRESemme stylist John D created her luscious waves.
“I was inspired by her beautiful gown and wanted to create a style that was a modern day homage to old Hollywood glamour.”
- Prep towel-dried hair by combing a generous amount of TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Mousse through it before blowing dry with a round brush.

-Using a 1½” barrel-curling iron, curl hair in 1” sections, spraying each section with TRESemmé Thermal Creations Curl Activator Spray to protect hair from all that heat.
- After curling each section, gently pull on the section with fingertips to loosen the curl. This is a fancy stylist trick that you will always see backstage during Fashion Week or at awards shows!
-Create a deep side part on the right side and pull all the hair over the left shoulder. Spray TRESemmé TRES Two Ultra Fine Mist on a bristle brush, gently brushing through curls to create shiny, smooth waves (another great trick to loosen up your curls if they’re too tight).
-Fasten the style with a few bobby pins at the nape of the neck and finish with TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray.

I dream in Chloe

I swear this is every dream I've ever had.  I also look like this in my dreams except with darker hair...

Get the look: Kelly Ripa at the 2012 Oscars

Hair: Oscar Blandi

To recreate this look at home Oscar recommends the following steps:
- Blow-dry the hair using a round brush and Oscar Blandi Hair Lift ($28)
-Part the hair in the center of the head and pull it into a ponytail about 2 inches above the nape of the neck.
-Separate the ponytail into 2 sections (top and bottom).
-Tuck the top layer into a half moon shape (as if you’re wrapping it around an invisible roller).
-Secure with pins around the base. Repeat the step with the bottom section until it creates a full circle.
-To finish the look use Oscar Blandi Lacca Hairspray ($23) for shine and hold.



Products available at Ulta.com.
Images courtesy of Oscar Blandi. 

Get the look: Rose Byrne at the 2012 Oscars

Makeup:
Maude Laceppe for NARS
"Her dress is like a piece of jewelry so we wanted glamorous and sexy but minimal at the same time.”
This look was all about clean skin, so Maude started by using Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer for a natural finish. Cle de Peau Beaute concealer was used only where needed to cover up imperfections. For a glow, she used blush in Gaeity, and then The Multiple in Copacabana was used as a highlighted on the eyes, cheeks, and lips. For the eyes Maude used NARS Single Eyeshadow in Lhasa over the lids, and then swept Coconut Grove Eyeshadow on the outer corners, blending outward.
The look was finished with NARS Lipstick in Bilbao
Hair:
Harry Josh for John Frieda
"We wanted it to be all about shine and a high-gloss finish".

On wet hair, Harry applied the NEW John Frieda Full Repair Style Revival heat activated spray to protect the hair and add shine before blowing hair dry with a round brush.

Harry then flat ironed Rose's hair for a sleek effect, but didn’t go all the way to her roots so that she had a little volume. He then gave her a deep side part.

Harry used John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer to make sure this super-smooth look had no pesky hairs floating about. He used this all over her bangs and her crown for a super shiny finish.

Get the look: Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2012 Oscars

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Makeup:
Leslie Lopez for NARS said the look was "elegantly bronzed" and I'd say most everyone would agree.  This BEST-DRESSED woman wearing a white number Tom Ford needed to be radiant so Lopez started with NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer on the face, followed by Super Orgasm Illuminator on the cheeks.  

For the eyes she used the champagne side of the Alhambra Duo Eyeshadow and Maybelline liquid eyeliner on the lashline in brown.  (Isn't the brown smoke EVERYTHING right now? We must discuss this at length later).  To finish the eyes Lopez used NARS Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara.  

And speaking of Larger Than Life, that's the lip gloss that was used in the Odalisque shade.  

St Tropez Skin Illuminator in Gold was used on Gwyneth's exposed skin to continue with the Bronze Goddess look.  

Get the look: Emma Stone at the Oscar's

Photo courtesy of St. Tropez

Skin:
Something we don't talk about often, but should, is glowing bodies.  Never would a starlet step out on the red carpet looking with ashy legs or unmoisturized arms.  My crush Emma Stone needs to keep her pale skin looking nice without looking all fake and Snooki-esque.  Tonight at the Oscars she needed a little illumination to go with her gorgeous red Giambattista Valli gown.  Rachel Goodwin used St. Tropez Skin Illuminator in Rose all over Emma's arms, collar bone, and shoulders to leave all exposed skin looking glowy.
Hair:
Mara Roszak for Couture Colour used their Pequi Oil Treatment to create shiny, radiant hair that complimented the dress without competing with it.  
Here's what Mara said about the look:
“It was all about the dress! The bow of the dress reminded me of a flower and the bun in the back went from ear to ear to look like a flower with a loose and fresh feel .” 
Mara started with the Pequi Oil Treatment ($32) on wet hair before blowdrying.  After creating a deep side part, she created the bun by pulling hair into a ponytail, then began wrapping pieces of hair into the loose flower shape and securing each piece with bobby pins. 
Mara finished the look with Couture Colour’s Pequi Oil Finishing Polish ($30) to keep the hair smooth and shiny.  
“I wanted to keep Emma’s hair structured without feeling too stiff and the bun allowed for her look to be simple and elegant yet fresh". 

My Makeup Diary: February 25, 2012

Disclaimer: this is an un-retouched and super close-up photo of my skin so let's try to be nice about it :)  It's a truly humbling experience to see what the camera sees on your face.  (Holy crap, are my lips crooked?  Am I starting to get age spots?  Oy.)
But anyhoo, I'm really excited to have found my favorite red lipstick on the planet!  I always get "reds" that are more dark pink than anything close to a true red.  This is my first true blue-red that I've fallen in love with.  I love the texture, I love the color, and it's really long-lasting for such a dramatic color.

This is Illamasqua's Box, created by THE Alex Box, who is a totally epic makeup artist that you need to be familiar with.  I got the opportunity to meet her during Fashion Week and I'm impressed, humbled, inspired, and happy that I got the chance to sit down with a true artist.  She got a little misty-eyed when talking about her namesake and signature lip color, Box.  "It's every makeup artist's dream really" [wearing a lipstick that's named after you].
Some other things you may not know about Alex Box and Illamasqua that I found out last week:
-Their new Freak fragrance is made up of almost all poisonous ingredients.  Well, formerly poisonous, but now a new distillation process makes Freak the first fragrance that's been able to safely use ingredients like Poison Hemlock, Opium Flower, Belladonna, and Queen Of The Night.

-Alex made the headpiece from the Freak ad campaign herself.  She often creates her props from scratch with such skill that they look like they are special effects!

-Ever notice how much fun the names of Illamasqua colors are?  The naming process is really just Alex and David Horne "having a laugh".  A little bit of humor and a whole lot of love goes into naming these colors that the company is so passionate about.