Actress Marisa Tomei looked breathtaking in a dark blue Lily et Cie 1950 Charles James Couture gown which was accented with  layers of asymmetrical navy tulle.

She carried a Kotur miniaudiere and was shimmering with Van Cleef & Arpels sparklers.

Her hair and make-up was flawless.  Celebrity Make-up Artist Matthew VanLeeuwen created presenter Marisa Tomei’s Red Carpet look for the 83rd annual Oscar Awards.

For Marisa Tomei’s gorgeous red carpet look, makeup artist Matthew VanLeeuwen worked exclusively with Anastasia Beverly Hills product.

Matthew took the Anastasia Highlighting Crème Duo in St Tropez (image #1 below) dipped into the crème blush and applied it in gentle back and forth sweeps across Marisa’s smiling cheeks. (more…)

When it comes to fashion, Britian’s Helena Bonham Carter is truly a mixed bag of tricks.  Listed by E’s Fashion Police as one of the top five celebrities to watch on the Oscar 2011 Red Carpet, Carter indeed was watchable.   Carter, 44, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for The King’s Speech.

Although she lost The Best Supporting Actress award, Carter won the adoration of E’s Kelly Osbourne who has been crushing on Carter throughout the entire awards season.

While live on E! News during the Academy Awards Red Carpet broadcast Kelly expressed her admiration.

She said to Carter  “I adore you. I love the way that you dress, I love the way you come on the carpet and you set a standard and don’t care what people think. You look beautiful tonight. I am obsessed with you.”   Carter returned the favor telling Kelly “I love you too.”  It was a very touching moment.

Mass Of Curls Piled High On Top Of Head

While many fashionistas deemed Carter to be one of the worst dressed at the  2011 Oscars, some placed her on the best list.  Vanity Fair was one of the magazines which listed her as best dressed.

Ironically, the star who was dressed by Oscar winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, was spotted wearing a flip flop shoe accessory pinned into her mass of chocolate brown shimmering curls which were piled high on her head.   Although Carter’s curls appeared to be unrestrained, at further examination her tresses were masterfully coiffed to give the impression of free form ringlet cascades. (more…)

Actress Hailee Steinfeld, the beautiful and poised 14 year old Oscar nominated actress who played Mattie Ross in True Grit will be back on the Red Carpet before we know it.   Although she didn’t win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, the young performer has caught the eye of other movie directors.  The adorable starlet is here to stay.

It has been confirmed that Hailee has spoken with the director of the new movie, The Hunger Games.  She is under consideration for the role of Katniss Everdeen.

The 14 year old is also famous for her long lush chocolate brown tresses which she wears in a range of styles from long sleek ponytails to chic updos studded with perfectly formed barrel curls.

Speaking to MTV News, Hailee said she has a ‘lot of projects that we’re looking at the moment’ but said she has met with the film’s director Gary Ross.  She added: ‘It’s definitely something that we’re taking one day at a time and making sure that everything is in place.’

Hailee was the darling of the recent award season Red Carpets. She confessed that even with all the attention directed upon her, she also still a fan.

She told the media “it’s crazy and so much fun” to see all the big name stars “like left and right, oh my god.  Oh my gosh.  I’m really blessed to be here.   She  also said “I can’t believe it just five or six years ago I was just a girl on on a quest for commercials.  Now I’m here so it’s amazing.”

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The arrival of actress Mila Kunis was highly anticipated on last night’s 2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet.  Even before the arrivals started the E Fashion Police named Mila one of five to watch for their fashion style. She didn’t disappoint in a soft lilac hued Elie Saab gown with gorgeous lace accents.

Mila was wearing her hair with a deep side swept bangs which covered one eyebrow.  Her hair was swept into a finger picked side chignon with S waves throughout.  “The Black Swan co-star who made headlines for kissing Natalie Portman in the film stopped by to chat with E’s Ryan Seacrest.

Getting Black Swan Via Skype

Seacrest asked the actress “how did you get the part in Black Swan?”  The actress explained “I met Darren (Aronosky) on Skype on my computer.” Seacrest seemed surprised “on Skype?” Mila explained “to be technical it was iChat. Yes.”

Seacrest asked “and what do you think impressed him in that conversation? On a computer?”

Mila said “I have no idea.” Seacrest questioned “did you ever ask him?” Mila “no I didn’t” laughing  “cause I never wanted him to second-guess his decision. So I never questioned it.” (more…)

The Black Swan supporting actress looked perfectly coiffed in a  chic  Grecian inspired updo.

Her chocolate brown strands had hints of beautiful lighter chocolate highlights which played off her beautiful skin and eyes.

Listed below are the steps which TRESemmés celebrity stylist Mara Roszak took to create Mila’s stunning romantic updo.

1.  Apply TRESemmé Naturals Mousse to wet hair. Dry it, parting the hair to one side.
2.  Use a 1” barrel curling iron, curl strands away from the face in sections.
3.  Brush out curled sections of hair with fingertips. Form an “S” wave around the face.
4.  Pull  hair softly into a messy side positioned chignon.
5.  Spray finished hairstyle with TRESemmé Naturals Finishing Spray for a soft-hold finish.

Mila has what appears to be naturally wavy hair which falls below her shoulders.  It appears to be medium in thickness.  The hairstyle if created with a soft side swept bang and a side part.

This is a gorgeous and versatile hairstyle which can be adapted for a Spring Prom, a Summer wedding or any special hair event.  It’s ultra-feminine and looks amazing, especially with soft feminine fashions.

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Flame haired Florence Welch of the g stopped by to chat with Ryan Seacrest on the Red Carpet.  Florence was a performer at the Academy Awards along with A.R. Rahman.  She sang the theme from 127 Hours, If I Rise.

Her signature red hair was worn down around her shoulders with lots of deconstructed waves.  She had a full eyebrow grazing fringe with just a hint of separation.

She was gorgeous in vintage-inspired Valentino Couture which was a gorgeous light creamy yellow studded with soft flowing ruffles.

Seacrest pointed out that Florence was “on a rerun on Saturday Night Live last night.”  Florance laughed and said “yeah that was me.”  The E host asked “what was your reaction when you got the phone call that said we need you to come perform at the Oscars?”

Florence said “it’s just one of these events that, it’s so much, it’s so far removed from anything I ever thought I would be doing.  I never ever though I’d be at The Oscars.  Ever.  So it’s amazing to be here.  So when they offered me this opportunity I felt like I couldn’t really turn it down.” (more…)

Hailee Steinfeld was absolute perfection at the 2011 Oscars held at the Kodak Theater on Sunday (February 27) in Los Angeles.

The 14-year-old True Grit star who was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar wore an age-appropriate tea-length Marchesa tulle ballerina-style gown in pale pink.

Her gown was accessorized with a diamond and platinum Fred Leighton headband, a Ferragamo clutch and gorgeous shoes.  She could have passed as a princess.

When asked about her gown the young actress told Ryan Seacrest she had actually designed her one of a kind Marchesa frock.

She told Seacrest “When I found out I was getting the opportunity to come here I drew something out and this is like, exactly what I had in mind.  So I’m absolutely, I absolutely love it, I’m in love with it.”

Hailee who was spectacular in True Grit had her light chocolate brown hair pulled up and off her face, coiffed into a beautifully finished updo.  Perfectly arranged barrel curls cascaded  from the top of her crown and were neatly anchored to the back of her head.  The gorgeous Fred Leighton headband pulled her look together. (more…)

Traditionally the previous year’s Best Supporting Actor winner (Christoph Waltz was  awarded the 2010 Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role) presents the Best Supporting Actress, but for some reason a break with tradition was made and the father of Michael Douglas was the presenter.  Waltz was not present at the Oscar ceremony.

Esteemed actor Kirk Douglas made a surprise appearance at the 2011 Academy Awards to present the Oscar for Best Actress and was greeted with a standing ovation by his fellow actors as the snowy haired gentleman used a cane to walk to the podium. Many stars in the audience seemed delighted to see him.

Looking dapper in a beautiful black suit with a crisp white shirt with an elegant tie, the veteran 94 year old Hollywood actor stole the show by throwing out a series of hilarious quips which had the audience roaring.

He did a literal double take when he saw co-hostess Anne Hathaway and flirted with her by saying “Wow! Where were you when I was making movies?” The 28-year-old actress laughed and blew kisses, then fanned herself. (more…)

83rd Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals – Andrew Evans / PR Photos – 2011

Sandra Bullock’s Gorgeous Texture Infused Hairstyle 

Celebrity Hairstylist David Babaii is known for achieving red carpet perfection for a dizzying array of major stars.

He created Sandra Bullock’s gorgeous texture infused hairstyle for her 2011 Oscars appearance.

The beautiful brunette was spectacular in a strapless red Vera Wang gown which hugged her stunning figure in all the right places.

She told the media that her son helped her pick out her gown.  Sandy was charming as the presented for Best Performance by a Male Actor and teased the group of nominees.

83rd Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals – Andrew Evans / PR Photos – 2011

The beautiful actress seemed very touched when she presented the Oscar to actor Colin Firth.

Sandra has naturally curly hair.  David’s texture infusion hairstyle was a perfect blend of texture throughout the top combined with a great chignon positioned at the back of her head.

How To Steps – Sandra Bullock’s Gorgeous Texture Infused Hairstyle

To achieve David’s texture infusion hairstyle like he did for Sandra Bullock follow the steps below:

1.  David started by doing a wet cleanse on Sandra’s detangled hair in a lukewarm shower.
2.  He cleansed her hair canvas by rinsing out all the cleanser from Sandra’s hair.
3.  After rinsing out the cleaner, he applied a hydrating conditioner and detangled again.  He rinsed well and finished with a cool/cold water rinse.

83rd Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals – Andrew Evans / PR Photos – 2011

4.  After gently towel drying the tresses, David applied Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment to the hair, using a wide tooth comb to evenly distribute the product.   The Pequi Oil tames frizz and mends split ends while providing hair with incredible softness and shine.

5.  Then David dried Sandra’s hair with a round brush for a smooth finish.
6.  Once dry, David applied additional Pequi Oil and brushed Sandra’s hair straight back off her face.
7.  With the IT&LY HAIRFASHION Digital Styling Iron, he took random half inch sections starting at the front and twisted the hair.

David Babaii

Once each strand was twisted he took the flat iron and pressed down the entire length to set in a wavy texture into the tresses.

8.  Allow each strand to cool and release itself naturally.
9.  David continued taking half inch sections throughout the front half of the star’s head until he achieved enough texture.
10.  When complete, he applied additional Pequi Oil to his hands to finger comb the hair back into a ponytail above the nape area.

To finish David wrapped her hair around a band and secured with bobby pins allowing any loose hairs to fall naturally.

Summary – Sandra Bullock’s Gorgeous Texture Infused Hairstyle

Celebrity hairstylist David Babaii created the perfect texture infused hairstyle for superstar Sandra Bullock’s 2011 Oscar’s appearance.

She looked breathtaking and her hair was gorgeous.

Nicole Kidman With Sleek Playful Ponytail Hairstyle

Nicole Kidman’s Sleek Playful Ponytail – How To Hairstyle

Nicole Kidman was one of five Oscar nominated actresses to watch at the 2011 Academy Awards.  She was nominated for Best Actress for her  spectacular acting role in Rabbit Hole.

In the film she plays a grieving mother whose young son dies accidentally.  The journey Nicole takes through her grief and how it impacts the relationships with her husband and other family members is heartbreaking to watch, but showcases her acting chops.

Sleek Playful Ponytail Hairstyle

Nicole obviously wanted to look her very best for the Oscars and Celebrity Hairstylist David Babaii accepted the challenge.  David wanted to achieve a sleek “Playful Ponytail” with a hint of Bridget Bardot for Nicole Kidman’s 2011 Oscar look.

How To: Step By Step

To achieve David’s look which was created on Nicole’s naturally curly tresses follow the steps below:

1.  David always begins every red carpet look with clean hair followed by applying an oil treatment to her entire head.   (more…)