Oscar Glam: Get The Look

Sexy, smoky eyes and gorgeous, glowing skin: two beauty trends that swept the famed red carpet before last night's 86th Academy Awards ceremony. Makeup artist Melissa Perelli shares some of her favorite products so you can create your own Oscar-worthy beauty moment.

The Look Inspiration: Sandra Bullock’s Smoky Eyes
Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Gravity

Urban Decay Primer Potion ($12) If you want your makeup to stay put after the after-party, blend this easy to use shadow primer onto eyelids before applying your shadow.

Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection ($36) Play dress-up with your eye shadow wardrobe. This palette offers traditional grey and black eye shadows, as well as sultry colors and a step-by-step guide to three different smoky variations.

Tarte EmasEYES Inner Rim Brightener ($19) When applied to your waterline, the nude coloring of this pencil will make the whites of your eyes extra bright. Pop it in your clutch for a touch-up so your eyes stay photo-ready after the champagne kicks in.

Dior Diorshow Extase Mascara ($28.50) This gilded tube is Dior couture for your lashes. The volumizing and lengthening formula will give your lashes instant oomph. Apply two coats to your lashes and you’ll be ready for your close-up.

The Look Inspiration: Jennifer Lawrence’s Sun Kissed Skin
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress, American Hustle


Bliss Hot Salt Scrub ($38) Julia, Uma, Oprah and Madonna are notable leading ladies all known to frequent the spa at Bliss. If you can’t get into the pink Himalayan salt room this weekend, use this warming scrub in your shower and your tired skin will be transformed into irresistibly touchable softness.

Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream ($43) Smells better than a box of chocolates, plus you know exactly what you will get: an authentic, just off the beach golden color without streaking. Apply to dry, clean skin in circular motions and allow to dry completely before dressing and applying perfume or jewelry.

Caudalie Divine Oil ($9) Loaded with anti-oxidants, this perfectly balanced oil refreshes and hydrates skin without feeling overly greasy. Warm several drops in closed palms before pressing into the skin. Your soft, perfectly lit skin will look effortless.

Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer ($19.50) Use this for an incredible way to look well rested, and no one will guess you were actually up all night practicing your acceptance speech-- I really wasn’t expecting this! Blend about a penny-size amount into the skin before applying foundation. If foundation isn’t a part of your routine, apply a pea-size drop to the tops of cheek and bones as a highlighter.


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Oscar Recipe: The Glamour Shot

To "sip like the stars" and enjoy "The Glamour Shot" on Oscar Night, here's what you'll need:

1 ounce Baileys® Vanilla Cinnamon Irish Cream Liqueur

1/2 ounce Goldschläger® Cinnamon Schnapps

Edible Gold Flakes for Garnish

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake well and strain into a chilled shot glass rimmed with edible gold flakes.

See this cocktail and more during my preview of the Oscars here:

A Taste Of The Oscars

Check out the video above to see all the fun I had with Chef Wolfgang Puck trying out the treats that will be served at his Governor's Ball after the 86th Annual Academy Awards!

Below you'll find some of the delicious recipes for your to try at home!

And the Oscar for Best Dressed goes to…Award Winning Style from Pink Champagne!

The Oscars are back, and so am I! I’m Michelle, the voice behind Pink Champagne and owner of Pink Bubbly, and you may remember my Oscars fashion post from last year. Thank you so much to Kasey for inviting me back this year to share my styling tips! My favorite part of awards season is definitely the fashion…you will find me scrutinizing the red carpet and swooning over the gorgeous gowns.

Here are the looks I would give an Oscar to in the category of best dressed:

Golden goddess: Rent the Runway Badgley Mischka dress, Pink Bubbly Alexandra drop earrings, Sophia sparkle cuff, Busy bee bracelet

Want Your Picture On The Red Carpet? Here's How!

from the office of The Academy:

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – For the first time, Oscar fans watching the “Oscars Red Carpet Live” show on March 2 on ABC will have the opportunity to see themselves next to the stars on the red carpet through Twitter.

Starting today, fans who follow @TheAcademy and tweet a red carpet-ready photo of themselves using hashtag #MyOscarPhoto will be eligible to have their photo featured on the red carpet.

On Oscar Sunday, arriving nominees, presenters and performers will pose in front of a video wall showcasing fan-submitted photos and generating unique images that will be tweeted back to the original submitter through the @MyOscarPhoto Twitter account.

Additionally, some of the submitted photos will appear on the “Oscars Red Carpet Live” telecast beginning at 4 p.m. PT.

To be eligible, fans must sign the online release form located at www.oscars.org/MyOscarPhoto.

“This is a way to create an once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans and give them the opportunity to literally be a part of the red carpet excitement,” said Josh Spector, the Academy’s managing director of digital media and marketing. “We think it will be a lot of fun – not only getting to see a photo of themselves on the red carpet, but also getting to see who poses in the photo with them.”

“The Academy has long been one of the most innovative partners when it comes to creating a truly social Oscars,” said Andrew Adashek, television partnership manager at Twitter. “We’re excited to see them strengthen their connection to the Twitter audience by letting our users get closer to the red carpet experience than ever before.”

During the broadcast, hosts will describe to viewers at home how they can use Twitter to participate in #MyOscarPhoto and provide updates on the experience throughout the show.

In addition to the #MyOscarPhoto red carpet experience, the Twitter Mirror in a frame designed by Architectural Digest will be placed in the Oscars greenroom to give fans at home more behind-the-scenes access to the show. The stars of the show will stop by the Mirror to take candid photos of themselves, which will be tweeted throughout the night from @TheAcademy.

Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2013 will be presented on Oscar Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscars, produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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ABOUT THE ACADEMY 
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards–in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners–Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

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Oscar Recipe: Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Black Truffles

Chef Wolfgang Puck has served this dish at the post-Oscar Governor's Ball for years now! It's his most requested dish of the night and he was kind enough to share it with us! Check it out!

WARNING: This is not for those counting calories!!

Foodie Finds and Must-Haves!

Over the past few weeks I've been scouring the LA area to find some of the hottest, yummiest and trendies Foodie Finds that are hitting the tables and store shelves. Thanks to events like GBK's Pre-Oscar Gifting Suite, Debbie Durkin's Eco Oscar Suite and the Natural Products Expo I was able to create quite a round-up! Ready to check it out!?

Oscar Recipe: Award Worthy Cocktails

Whip up these signature cocktails by Patron and Ultimat to be sipping like the stars! 

The Patrón Gold Cosmopolitan

1 ½ oz. Patrón Silver Tequila
½ oz. Patrón Citrónge Orange Liqueur
2 oz. Organic Blackberry Juice
1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Blackberry Garnish
10 Carat Gold Rim

Oscar Recipe: Edamame Guacamole

Here's a new spin on an old favorite courtesy of Wolfgang Puck!

So many people today enjoy edamame, those delicious little fresh soybeans, usually
served as a snack in Japanese restaurants, simply boiled in their pods, sprinkled with
some sea salt, and popped from pod to mouth. But thinking of other ways they could be
enjoyed, my team and I came up with the idea of including them in guacamole, pureed
along with ripe avocados and seasonings. The result is a touch lighter in taste and
texture (and fat) than traditional guacamole, with a beautiful pale-green color. Serve it
with your favorite chips or fresh vegetable for dipping.

Oscar Recipe: Crab Louie

Ingredients:
8 ounces jumbo lump crab
3 tablespoons Thousand Island or Russian dressing
2 tablespoons chives
1 vine-ripened tomato, diced and well drained
¹/₄ red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Pepper
1 Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
16 endive leaves
1 whole avocado, diced 

Oscar Recipe: Spicy Tuna Tartare in Miso Cones

 

This was by far my favorite thing at the Governors Ball Preview! I may or may not have hunted down the woman who was serving them... Don't judge! Try them for yourself and you'll understand.


Ingredients:

4 ounces diced #1 sushi grade tuna  
1 tablespoon diced pickled ginger 
1 teaspoon chopped scallions  
1 tablespoon soy sauce/wasabi mixture  
2 tablespoons spicy chili mayonnaise  
4 ounces butter  
1 cup corn syrup 
1/8 cup miso paste  
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper  
1 tablespoon sesame oil  
1/2 cup all-purpose flour  
1 tablespoon powdered ginger  
1/2 cup sesame seeds (1/4 black, 1/4 white) 

An Oscar Trend Alert: [Beauty] La Vie en Rose

by makeup artist Melissa Perelli 

When I think of red-carpet makeup, two looks immediately come to mind: red lips, and dramatic eyes.  Chances are you just read my mind and also had a similar vision. While these two iconic beauty styles will forever be synonymous with Hollywood glamour, I’m expecting to see a new hue on the lips of starlets this year… and it’s coming up rose. That’s right- the iconic red made a baby with the lovely pink and she’s more in demand than the next célèbre-mommy.

The Oscars-inspired look I’ve created for you would catch the eye of the paparazzi, and I haven’t even gotten to the best part yet- it’s simple! But before I reveal how you can get the look at home, I’d love to tell you why I chose it for Kasey’s Kitchen Academy Awards coverage. My inspiration for this look came from two different sources:

·      In 2008, Didier Lavergne and Jan Archibald won the Academy Award for Best Acheivement in Makeup for the period film La Vie en Rose, starring Marion Cotillard, (who also took home Oscar-gold that night for her portrayal of French singer Edith Piaf).

·      My middle name is Rose, after my dear Nauni (or “grandmother” in Italian) who recently passed away this January. I miss her every day and am constantly looking to infuse her signature sweetness into my own daily life.

And the Oscar goes to… the perfect shade of rose lipstick, crafted by Lipstick Queen’s Poppy King.

Selecting the perfect shade of lipstick in such a saturated market can be a daunting task, right? So many brands, so little time… Lucky for you, I’m here to make it easy: start by trying the Lipstick Queen shade HotRose ($20 matte color, not shimmery). This shade works easily on fair, medium, and deep skinned hues. King’s line is known for the pigment that goes into their product. You can be sure your shade won’t fade yet lips never feel dry due to the incredibly hydrating shea butter complex.

Get the look with these easy steps:

Oscar Recipe: Smoked Salmon Mousse

This recipe comes straight from Wolfgang Puck's menu for this year's post-Oscar Governor's Ball. This light, creamy, flavorful, and beautiful mousse fills that role deliciously. Better still, it takes just a few minutes to make. Serve it with thinly sliced toasted pumpernickel bread for spreading, or serve as a dip with a selection of good-quality crackers.

Award-Winning Fashion from Pink Champagne

By Fashionista, Michelle Michaud

The Oscars are upon us, and I am ready for some serious fashion eye candy! (Is there a reason to watch beyond simply swooning over the gowns gracing the red carpet?) Although I would love to slip into an Oscar-worthy gown each day, practicality unfortunately wins out and gets in the way. This doesn’t mean that a girl can’t take a little inspiration from the red carpet for her everyday style. Here are some lessons that can be learned from last year’s best dressed ladies:

Here’s how to incorporate some red carpet looks into your everyday style with a sprinkle of glam.

Lady in red: the siren wearing sultry red always make an appearance on the red carpet year after year. Add a little spice to your look a la Michelle Williams.

Look fierce and daytime appropriate wearing red below the belt. Red pants paired with a fur vest are both chic and casual at once.

Red skinny jeans viaPiperlime 

Tory Burch fur vest 

JCrew leopard print ballet flats 

Which brings me to…Peplum: I have a sneaky suspicion that peplum is here to stay (at least for another season). Tina Fey shone in Carolina Herrera this ladylike silhouette last year.

Kasey's Kitchen Exclusive: A Taste of The Oscars

A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Oscars Food & Beverage Preview. This is where the media gets a first hand look at everything the stars enjoy at the post-show Governors Ball. Chef Wolfgang Puck is the headliner putting out a spread of over 35 dishes while Patron and Ultimat Vodka are mixing up the cocktails for the night.

Check out the video below for all the fun!

Take a glance at some of the amazing dishes Chef Wolfgang is whipping up:

 

 Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Black Truffles by Wolfgang Puck 

Click Here for the recipe!

 Crab Louie by Wolfgang Puck 
Click Here for the recipe!

 

Spicy Ahi Tuna Cones by Wolfgang Puck 

Click Here for the recipe!

Not only did we get to sip and sample all the tasty treats, we also had a chance to meet Marc Friedland, designer of the iconic Oscar Envelope! Marc even created gorgeous electronic invitations for Evite Postmark that you can send out for your own Oscar party!

See the fun party tips Marc had for us in the video here!

Stay tuned to Kasey’s Kitchen all week long for red-carpet fashion tips from Pink Champagne and Proverbial Hearts, award-winning beauty from Make Me Up, Mel and of course, tons of recipes straight from the kitchen of Wolfgang Puck! 

Kasey's Oscar Coverage: "The Envelope Please"

Welcome to the first day of Oscar Week! I am so thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to share this experience with you all!

Watch the video above to learn about how you can bring some Oscar fun into your own home with Marc Friedland Couture Communications. Marc has some beautiful [free!] invitations, fun games and tip to make your party award-worthy! 

For all the fun links, click here:

Oscar Party Invitations

Oscar Bingo

Oscar Party Tips