Oscars Beauty Round Up

82nd Annual Academy Awards: Beauty Round Up

Oscars Beauty Recap - The theme of “up and away” ruled the 82nd Academy Awards. Starlets young and old gracefully adorned glamorous buns and disheveled chignons. There was a soft, feminine yet rustic feel to the styles of Hollywood’s most famed. Check out our beauty recap of your favorite “golden” girls.

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Oscars Beauty Recap - The theme of “up and away” ruled the 82nd Academy Awards. Starlets young and old gracefully adorned glamorous buns and disheveled chignons. There was a soft, feminine yet rustic feel to the styles of Hollywood’s most famed. Check out our beauty recap of your favorite “golden” girls.

Mo'Nique - Clinching the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique wore a beautiful flower that she proclaimed was worn to pay homage to legendary actress Hattie McDaniel. Her warm brown tones complemented her sleek chignon, which became her signature style during this year’s award season.

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Mo'Nique - Clinching the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique wore a beautiful flower that she proclaimed was worn to pay homage to legendary actress Hattie McDaniel. Her warm brown tones complemented her sleek chignon, which became her signature style during this year’s award season.

Mo'Nique - Clinching the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique wore a beautiful flower that she proclaimed was worn to pay homage to legendary actress Hattie McDaniel. Her warm brown tones complemented her sleek chignon, which became her signature style during this year’s award season.

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Mo'Nique - Clinching the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Mo’Nique wore a beautiful flower that she proclaimed was worn to pay homage to legendary actress Hattie McDaniel. Her warm brown tones complemented her sleek chignon, which became her signature style during this year’s award season.

Queen Latifah - The Queen looked beautiful as her mini pompadour fully accentuated a paradise of pinks that highlighted her face. She opted for a warm glow that was further highlighted by her jeweled dress adornments and pearl globe earrings.

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Queen Latifah - The Queen looked beautiful as her mini pompadour fully accentuated a paradise of pinks that highlighted her face. She opted for a warm glow that was further highlighted by her jeweled dress adornments and pearl globe earrings.

Jennifer Lopez - I believe in tough love but I don’t think I can ever be cruel to another artist. There are definitely better ways to say things.

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Jennifer Lopez - Considered one of the best dressed starlets of the night, J. Lo dazzled with her ethereal look. Her stylist went for a bed-head, windswept coif set against her milky canvas of raisin-hued lids and barely-there blush.

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Mariah Carey - Mariah dished on the red carpet, “I could do my own hair and makeup because I’m a beauty school dropout, but I don’t.” She left her curly cues and contouring to the professionals who created her wispy length and a naturally nude face. They saved the “pop” for her dress and her long lashes.

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Mariah Carey - Mariah dished on the red carpet, “I could do my own hair and makeup because I’m a beauty school dropout, but I don’t.” She left her curly cues and contouring to the professionals who created her wispy length and a naturally nude face. They saved the “pop” for her dress and her long lashes.

Gabourey Sidibe - After proclaiming her dress to be the “money shot” to TV personality Ryan Seacrest, there’s no way that anyone could deny that Gabby looked absolutely fabulous with her perfectly sculpted face, soft feathered bang, and lovely curls girlishly pushed off to the side.

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Gabourey Sidibe - After proclaiming her dress to be the “money shot” to TV personality Ryan Seacrest, there’s no way that anyone could deny that Gabby looked absolutely fabulous with her perfectly sculpted face, soft feathered bang, and lovely curls girlishly pushed off to the side.

Zoe Saldana - Best hair and makeup easily goes to Zoe Saldana for her smoky eyes and honey-coated nude lips that lit up her entire face. She went with a tousled bun for the evening, which she pulled off seamlessly and free of the awkwardly placed frizz of some of her counterparts.

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Zoe Saldana - Best hair and makeup easily goes to Zoe Saldana for her smoky eyes and honey-coated nude lips that lit up her entire face. She went with a tousled bun for the evening, which she pulled off seamlessly and free of the awkwardly placed frizz of some of her counterparts.

CCH Pounder - Curly girl CCH Pounder ditched the trends, sporting a look that shook things up on the red carpet. Amidst a wash of soft nudes and neutrals, Pounder wore a bright plum shade of lipstick and maroon-highlighted curls.

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CCH Pounder - Curly girl CCH Pounder ditched the trends, sporting a look that shook things up on the red carpet. Amidst a wash of soft nudes and neutrals, Pounder wore a bright plum shade of lipstick and maroon-highlighted curls.

Anika Noni Rose - Our favorite Bayou princess wore gathered curls pulled up and pinned in the back, exhibiting a soft, sexy version of a faux-hawk. The stand-out feature of her face was her creamy, glossy lips that gave way to her dazzling smile.

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Anika Noni Rose - Our favorite Bayou princess wore gathered curls pulled up and pinned in the back, exhibiting a soft, sexy version of a faux-hawk. The stand-out feature of her face was her creamy, glossy lips that gave way to her dazzling smile.