Red Carpet Beauty Trends

Side ponytails, pale lips and more: How stars like Nicole and Penelope got ready for their close-ups during awards season

SIDE PONYTAIL

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Nicole Kidman eschews an updo, pulling back her famous hair in a fresh side ponytail at a Australians in Film party party in L.A.

PALE LIPS

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Penelope Cruz pairs creamy nude lipstick with smoky eyes for a can’t-lose combination at the BAFTAs in London.

STRAIGHT HAIR

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Bring back the flatiron – stars like Drew Barrymore, at a L.A. fashion event, are going for sleek and straight hair for their red carpet moments.

MESSY UPDO

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Sienna Miller sticks to her signature nonchalant style with loose, pinned-up curls at the BAFTA awards.

SMOKY BRONZE EYES

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Scarlett Johansson plays up her big baby blues with smudged copper eyeshadow and heavy black mascara.

SLEEK PONYTAIL

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Kate Winslet keeps it chic and simple with a slicked-back high ponytail that shows off her flawless skin.

LOOSE RINGLETS

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More relaxed than an updo, Demi Moore frames her face with long, soft curls at the SAG Awards.

MESSY BUN

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How to keep a bun from looking prim? Reese Witherspoon looks fresh with her artfully mussed twist.

CORAL LIPS

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Anne Hathaway goes for a bolder take on the nude lip, amping up the color to a soft coral that sets off her lined eyes.

BOUFFANT PONYTAILS

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Straight out of the 1960s, Jennifer Lopez’s mega-curly ponytail has all the drama of an updo with the sex appeal of long locks.

RED LIPS

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Cameron Diaz puts the focus on her famous smile with a creamy warm red lipstick paired with pale metallic lids.

CAT EYES

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From the winged eyeliner to the super-long fake eyelashes, Angelina Jolie goes for high retro-drama at the Golden Globes.

MIDDLE PART

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Putting a fresh spin on the classic updo, Sienna Miller is just one of the stars trying out a center part.

GREEN EYESHADOW

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For a new twist on smoky eyes (a red carpet favorite) Jada Pinkett Smith layers emerald and moss eyeshadows for an unexpectedly sophisticated style.

PINK BLUSH

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Forget the bronzer – trendsetter Cate Blanchett is already wearing rosy pink blush for spring’s freshest look.