Oscars Coverage: The Glitz and the Glam

Gold. Glitz. Glamour. Hollywood’s stars may have gathered together to celebrate the magic of filmmaking at the Oscars, but the fashion coverage drew just as many viewers to see who wore what down the famous red carpet.

We’re quite knowledgeable in beauty and fashion for the walk down the aisle but the walk down the Oscars aisle was equally inspirational for us! Here are the top style and beauty picks of the night that gained our nods of approval.

Style Sirens:

Trend to Watch: Empire Waisted Gowns

Dedicated readers of our blog know, we are big fans of empire waists! The high waisted gown gives an elongated effect to the figure, lengthening the bottom torso! Legs look lengthened and the flattering effect it has on the body proportion is remarkable for anyone! Our top 2 celebrity style picks, Jennifer Lopez and Jamie Chung, looked remarkable in sparkly, empire waist gowns fit for royalty.

Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab

Jenny is far from the block in this magical Elie Saab gown! This stunning gown was ever so appropriate for Jennifer Lopez: low cut and shimmery gold. The gown was a glittery concoction straight from a modern girl fairytale. A gorgeous flow of tulle adorned with that perfect amount of sparkle. For a second there, we were so entranced by her grand arrival we felt like our purpose has been met in watching the Oscars! She may have made headlines for her jaw-dropping gowns in the past, but she definitely didn’t disappoint this year!

Jamie Chung in Yanina Couture

Always fashion forward, the Big Hero 6 star was so on point with her stunning Yanina Couture gown! The sheer paneling of the dress was a tasteful mix of sexy elegance. But the bursts of navy shimmer was what drew us to this magical wonder. Jamie is someone who never disappoints on the red carpet and we will continue to look forward to her style selections to come!

Emma Stone in Elie Saab

Her film, Bird Man, was a definite hit with the awards panel, but Emma Stone was one of the most talked about red carpet arrivals this year! Dressed in a refreshing lime Elie Saab gown, she exuded elegance and class in a unique gown that perfectly complemented her skin tone and auburn red hair. The side slit in the gown was feminine and sexy, accentuating her long stems!

Beauty Bombshells:

Natalie Portman

The face of Dior cosmetics, Natalie Portman looked classic and chic with a look reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn. I mean, the similarities between the two are quite uncanny, aren’t they? We personally always admired her natural beauty and choice of makeup looks that complement her best features. She opted for a soft smoky eye with pink cheeks and lips for an ultra feminine look without looking overdone.

Margot Robbie

Blond, beautiful, and bodacious. Three words we would use to describe Hollywood’s rising star. Best known as the blond bombshell in Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie is going to make heads turn once again in her next film, Focus, alongside Will Smith. Even when she’s not filming alongside some of Hollywood’s hottest leading men, she’s never ceases to be a showstopper. Margot had a perfect matte red lip to match her equally perfect porcelain complexion. We absolutely loved her balance of bold brows and red lips for that classic look. She kept the rest of her look simple by keeping the eyes clean with a simple eyeliner. This kept the look clean and brings the focus on her bold lips.

Emma Stone

Emma’s makeup artist did an impeccable job giving her a fresh and flawless look. Peachy cheeks were the perfect choice to complement her hair color. Her makeup was soft and very natural. Emma had a natural smoky eye that went well with the peach tones of her lips and cheeks. Most importantly, her flawless, fair skin made the perfect canvas for her natural look.

Best Hair:

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer showed versatility in her quick change hairstyles throughout the night. We love a clean, slicked back ponytail on an everyday basis. J.Lo really pulled off a flirty pony on the red carpet. For the Oscars afterparty, she did a quick change leaving her hair down in natural, tousled waves. Her style from head to toe is never anything less than fabulous, making her a true style icon.

Emma Stone

We just can’t get enough of Emma Stone’s look this year. Her look from head to toe is definitely the talk of the town. I mean, can anyone else balance sweet, classic, and romantic in such an effortless way? The retro curled updo’ is just what this gown needs for an Old Hollywood touch. This romantic look is easily accomplished by pinning the hair to the back, letting the curled layers fall on one side.

Margot Robbie

The long bob or “lob” is one of the hottest cuts this season and Margot Robbie just made it even more desirable. Margot is one of the many celebrities we saw walking down the red carpet with a simple, chic bob. This trend has been inspiring long hair advocates to finally welcome those scissors for a fresh look.