Oscars 2009 Beauty: Natalie Portman

For Natalie Portman, Kevin Mancuso, Creative Director for Nexxus Salon Hair Care, created her modern and romantic updo. With a sweeping side part and soft curl pinned into a beautiful knot at the nape of her neck, the look was deceptively easy to create. Here's how you can do it at home.

Step 1

· Apply a volumizing styler to the roots, like Nexxus Root Exxtend, to add body into the hair.

· Distribute a medium-hold mousse, such as Nexxus Mousse Plus, throughout hair to and maintain and support the structure of the style. More modern updos employ product instead of teasing to build body, for a softer, healthier look.

· Blow dry hair with a large round brush, concentrating on the ends to smooth the hair.

Step 2

· After drying, use a medium sized curling iron throughout the hair to create uneven waves and set the shape around the face.

· Once curled, create side part and pull hair back and away from the face.

· Then, take various sized sections of the curled hair and twist and pin back to create the updo.

· Insert an elegant, decorative pin above the updo to draw attention to the intricate details of the style.

Step 3

· Finish with a light-weight hairspray, like Nexxus Comb Thru, to help secure the style throughout the evening.

Oscars 2009 Beauty: Amy Adams

Makeup artist Molly Stern created Amy Adams' look, inspired by a cross between Talouse Latrec's dancing girls and the watercolor feeling of a Gustav Klimt painting. Here's the how-to:

Molly started by prepping her face with Jurlique Citrus Spray to give the face a healthy lift then she gave Amy a light facial massage with La Mer’s The Moisturizing Lotion.

Next she based her face with YSL Perfect Touch #2. Then, Molly blushed her cheeks with Chantecaille Aqua Blush in Frivolous as a peachy base with Chantecaille Sesame peach eyeshadow over top.

Her eyes were based with NARS cream eyeshadow in Maracaibo. Over that, Molly blended Shu Uemura shadow in Gray 960 mixed with Shu Uemura shadow in Purple 700 all over the lid up into the crease. With a flat shadow brush she added a touch of NARS shadow in Ondine on the inside corner of her lid. Then she lined the top and underneath of her eye with Trish McEvoy's Arabian nights definer. To soften the line underneath Molly added a soft smudge of Suqqu lavender shadow in #27. On her lashes Molly applied a soft coat of CoverGirl's exacts eyelights in Black Ruby.

Molly based Amy's lips with La Mer The Lip Balm then applied a thin coat of Outlast Lipstain by CoverGirl in 410. Then a sheer layer of Shu Uemura wine lip color in 265 with a dot of CoverGirl's Plum Crazy Wetslicks at the center of her lip for a little extra pout. Amy took that along in her bag for touch ups.

Oscars 2009 Beauty: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie looked stunning in a black strapless Elie Saab gown paired with emerald jewels that I actually can't live without. Celebrity makeup artist Mary Burton created Angelina’s gorge makeup look. Mary applied Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony to the upper and lower lash lines. She emphasized the shape of Angelina’s eyes by applying more liner to the outer corners of the eye. Several coats of Ôscillation Mascara were applied to the upper lashes for added volume and length. Mary put a touch of pink to the cheeks using Shu Uemura Blush in M Pink 31 and applied it to her cheekbones near the temple. To create ultra-shiny and luminous lips, Mary used Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling. Gorge!

Oscars 2009 Beauty: Heidi Klum

Celebrity make-up artist Linda Hay creates a fresh, modern look for Heidi Klum. The inspiration behind the look began with her red Roland Mouret gown that she wore to raise awareness for Diet Coke's Heart Truth Campaign. The graphic silhouette and bold red color of the dress required a softer, natural face to compliment the design rather than compete with it.

Linda wanted to bring out on Heidi’s dramatic eyes and also incorporate the powder pink color of the coral and diamond Lorraine Schwartz jewelry on the lips and cheeks. Linda sought to create a look that was light and dewy while still modern and sexy.

EYES

Linda began by lining the top and bottom lashes with Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Eyeliner in Dark Chocolate and highlighting the inside triangle of the eye with a shimmering nude eye shadow in Champagne. She then used the Victoria Secret Spring Look Eye Shadow Quad to highlight the eyes and make them pop. Using a large shadow brush, Hay applied Rich to the crease, Devoted to the eyelid and Champagne again as a highlighter under the brow and the inside corner of the eye. Using a smaller point shadow brush she blended a soft line under the eye from the outside corner to the tear duct. To finish, Linda applied three coats of Victoria’s Secret High Definition Mascara in Blackest Black.

CHEEKS

On the cheeks, Linda used the new Victoria’s Secret Highlighter/Blush Duo in Fresh to the apple of the cheek to create the allusion of more defined bone structure.

LIPS

Linda lined the lips with the Perfect Lipstick in Whisper followed by Victoria’s Secret Lip Gloss in Blush for subtle pink finish.

Oscars 2009 Beauty: Kate Winslet, Marisa Tomei, and Jessica Biel

Frederic Fekkai’s Renato Campora tended to the tresses of Best Actress Nominee, Kate Winslet

The inspiration was a modern day Grace Kelly look that compliments her silhouette. A wavy texture with a dynamic shape. Start by applying FEKKAI MORE ALL DAY DENSITY STYLING WHIP on wet hair. Blow-dry smooth with the FEKKAI EXTRA LARGE ROUND BRUSH to create some volume. Then use a one inch curling iron and let it set for 20 minutes. Brush it through and use the FEKKAI COIFF MAGNIFIQUE ULTRA LIGHT FINISHING CRÈME at the ends to help roll hair under. Finish with FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Whip ($25), Fekkai Extra Large Round Brush ($65), Fekkai Coiff Magnifique Ultra Light Finishing Crème ($23), Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23)

Frederic Fekkai's Adir Abergel styled Best Supporting Actress, Marisa Tomei’s locks

The inspiration was cascades of soft movement mirroring the twists and turns of the dress. Start by applying FEKKAI MORE ALL DAY DENSITY STYLING WHIP to roots and FEKKAI COIFF PERFECTOR ANTI-FRIZZ SILKENING CRÈME from roots to ends. Blow dry hair with a round brush and pin it in place as it cools down. Next, take the hair and pin it loosely with hair clips in desired twist and turns. Make sure that the bangs are on an angle and look soft with some loose hair falling naturally. Using hair pins and bobby pins place them to hold the shape and remove the hairclips.
Finish with FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

Fekkai More All Day Density Styling Mousse ($25), Fekkai Coiff Perfector Anti-Frizz Silkening Crème ($25), Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23)

Frederic Fekkai's Adir Abergel styled presenter, Jessica Biel’s locks

The inspiration was a very romantic almost victorian look, sexy and feminine. Start out by applying FEKKAI COIFF BOUFFANT LIFTING & TEXTURIZING SPRAY GEL at the roots combined with some FEKKAI ALL DAY HAIR PLUMP on ends. After applying the products take the blow drier and hand dry the hair completely getting all of the natural texture to come out. Follow this by taking a 1" curling iron and curling random pieces. Once finished, pull up half of the hair allowing a few pieces to fall down and frame the face. Braid two small braids on either side of the temples and pull them back.
To finish the look spray hair with FEKKAI GLOSSING SHEER MISTand FEKKAI SHEER HOLD HAIRSPRAY.

Fekkai Coiff Bouffant Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($23), All Day Hair Plump ($95), Glossing Sheer Shine Mist ($23), Sheer Hold Hairspray ($23)

Oscars 2009 Beauty and Fashion: Liveblogging!

Okay, the first problem is at is that I thought the red carpet segment started at 8, not 6. Epic OOPS.

I'll try to catch up, I promise.

Amy Adams looks STUNNING. I plan to rock red with a multi-colored epic necklace immediately. WHAT lipstick is she wearing. It's plum plum.

Heidi Klum's hair isn't doing it for me and it SO usually does. Her dress is pretty. Her shoulders are even shinier than Kim Cattrall's.

Phoebe Cates is also rocking red. Clearly, red is the color of the night.

I want to WEAR that black Marchesa dress with flair that Vanessa Hudgens is rocking. It's so very Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil. In a good way. If you know what I mean and I think you do.

Anthony Hopkins cleans up well.

Emile Hirsch is looking pretty spicy.

I think I missed Robert Pattinson on the red carpet and it's making me want to cry a little bit.

Freida Pinto is officially the most gorge girl in the world. But she could have done better than that dress. It's Ish Don't Think So Mermaidy.

I'm into Virginia Madsen's structured red dress. She could use more dramatic eye makeups.

Taraji P. Henson looks great. Her smoky eye is flawless and she has some of the best brows I've seen. Um, she just showed AMERICA her Spanx.

John Legend's date needs to lock it up with that cleave. It's the Oscars, doll.

Angelina's hair looks AMAZING. AMAZING. I've never seen it look better. She's wearing a black dress per ush. But those earrings are fantastic. I must get some knockoffs. The brand is Lorraine Schwartz, I just found out.

Diane Lane has looked better. But her highlights haven't. They're TO DIE.

Once again, Amanda Seyfried rocks an awesome lip color. She is ALSO wearing red. But damn is that an aggressive bow.

SJP looks super pretts. That color is the color her hair is SUPPOSED to be. I love her "barely mint" dress.

Anne Hathaway has set a personal beauty record.

Okay, Robert Pattinson has DEFINITELY looked better. I'm not into his Oscar scruff. I'm so disappointed.

Natalie Portman's dress is so Pepto in a GOOD way.

One shoulder is so over, it needs a new word for over. EVERYONE is rocking it. I just think most people look better in a more symmetrical cut.

I love that the Oscars is the one time when PricewaterhouseCoopers is remotely exciting. I should know. I used to work there.

I'm into Meryl's taupey grey dress.

My roommate threw Tilda a "feh" again. I appreciate that she's wearing some makeup (for the LOVE!) but why is she wearing a sack?

Is Angelica Houston still relevant? I hate what she's wearing.

Goldie Hawn is channeling the trashy character she played in The Banger Sisters. There's a woman in desperate need of a good bra. Feh.

Wow. Jennifer Aniston isn't boring me to death tonight! I adore her "The City" frontal fishtail. I need to practice doing one tonight. Do they HAVE to pan to Angelina and Brad whilst she's talking? For the love. That is SO rude.

You know Amanda Seyfried is DYING that she's next to RPatz. You know it.

Jessica Biel's dress. Worst dress of the Oscars. What was her stylist thinking? Erika thinks she's preg. I agree.

Check out my Oscar liveblogging from 2008 and 2007.