Who says award shows necessitate over-the-top beauty looks? Amy Adams [1], who is up for best actress in a comedy for American Hustle, proved that all you need is a touch of makeup and a few curls to look your best. The actress paired pinks for her makeup, both on her lips and on her eyes, and swept on a few coats of mascara. Her hair was parted to the side and blown out with a few supple curls at the ends. Are you digging her simple yet pretty beauty look?

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