What I like most about a red lip is that it doesn't have to be too fussy, as the ladies of the 2009 red carpet prove. Whether it was subtle and matte like Anne Hathaway or bold and raspberry-toned à la Alicia Keys, it just goes to show you that red-toned lipstick is always en vogue. Check out my slideshow to see how these actresses worked just about every shade of red.
Oscars Trend Alert: Pulled-Back Curls and Waves
The half-up, half-down hairstyle is a perennial favorite on the red carpet, and it's no wonder: This versatile style shows off the face while leaving enough hair to fall around shoulders. It can be sweet, sexy, or a little of both. Same goes for ponytails; they're simple, but chic. Check out a few of the best from the Oscars.
Oscars Trend Alert: Opulent Earrings
Oscars opulence isn't all about the dress. This year, the stars were lavishly appointed from ear to ear. Angelina Jolie, Evan Rachel Wood, Alicia Keys, Jessica Biel, Vanessa Hudgens, and Heidi Klum were all luxuriously iced with statement-making earrings. Angelina Jolie's ($2.5M) Lorraine Schwartz emerald drops took home the gold as her strapless black Elie Saab played a supporting role. To see the rest of the celebrity baubles, read on.
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Oscars Trend Alert: Updos Galore
The party got started with the Academy Awards, but the festivities will go on late into the night. You've seen the red-carpet photos, but that's not the only place where trends begin. As at the Oscars, updos reigned supreme at afterparties and viewing soirees. Read on to see some of the best off-the-shoulders hairstyles from the evening.


