Best of the Oscars: My top 10

Though not exactly wedding related, Oscar fashions, accessories, and hair and makeup styles can   definitely inspire wedding trends.  Here are my pics for the best dressed women at the 2010 Oscars:

My favorite by far was Rachel McAdams in this beautiful watercolor gown by Elie Saab.  Her dress, earrings, hair, and makeup were absolute perfection.

Elizabeth Banks' grey gown by Versace was my second favorite look, along with her accessories, hair, and makeup.  Love the headband!

Although I'm not normally a fan of hers, I thought Miley Cyrus looked beautiful in this champagne Jenny Packham gown.  It would make a gorgeous wedding gown as well.

For me, Amanda Seyfried can do no wrong and this time was no different.  This Armani Prive' gown, her hair, makeup, and jewelry were just lovely.

I thought Meryl Streep looked hot in this simple and chic gown by Project Runway alum Chris March!

Cameron Diaz rocked this Oscar de la Renta gown, and her hair looked polished and effortless.  

I love the softness and color of Anna Kendrick's Elie Saab gown.  It also has a vintage feel that I'm drawn to, although I think some color on Anna's lips would have been even better.

I was slower to warm up to this Marchesa gown at first, but I think that the color combined with the beautiful Vera Farmiga wearing it sold it for me.  It is so interesting and is my "couture" pick.

I think this navy Monique Lhullier gown worn by Kristen Stewart was a wonderful departure from all of the golds, nudes, and muted colors we saw on the red carpet.  It was also a nice change to see Kristen Stewart dressed up and looking more like the beautiful girl she is.

Penelope Cruz always looks beautiful and has worn some of my favorite Oscar gowns.  I love this one as well, although it reminds me a little too much of another Oscar favorite, Keira Knightly's Vera Wang gown from 2006 (to be seen on tomorrow's post).

Honorable mentions go to Nicole Richie for her retro Reem Acra gown, Carrie Mulligan in Prada, and Sandra Bullock for looking beautiful even if your dress wasn't my favorite (it was a little too ice dancer for me).

Who topped your best dress list?  Check tomorrow's post for my favorite Oscar dresses of all time!

All images by Getty Images, ImageWire, and AP.

List Mondays- Top 10 Personal Makeup Buys

I love those “In my bag” posts that people do (it appeals to my nosey side I think haha) so I thought for this Monday’s Top 10 I would twist it a little bit and lay out my best cosmetic buys from my makeup bag.

1.Chanel Noir Eye Liner- Its nice and dense and best of all stays on all day.
2.Maybelline Colossal Lashes- Perfect thick party lashes.
3.No. 7 Foundation- I got this in my stocking from Santa this year and it is amazing. It has “Intelligent Colour” so it will adjust to each person’s skin tone.
4.Mac Shadestick- Gorgeous by itself or with another eye shadow on top.
5.Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat- The ultimate product for getting rid of bags under your eyes and other blemishes.
6.MAC Eye Shadow Palette- Lovely jewel colours.
7.Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick- A pretty glittery pink colour.
8.Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation- Has nice even coverage and lasts for 12 hours.
9.Natural Collection Clear Mascara- I apply this over my Colossal one for added length and it locks in the dark colour.
10.Stila Lipgloss- A subtle sheen and I love the twisty end you turn to get the lipgloss out!

Photos taken on my brand new Canon 1000D SLR Camera!
(post coming soon...;D)

What are your best makeup buys?

Beth xx

Love Mac? Love DSquared2?

A brand new cosmetics collaboration out this month from Mac (my favourite makeup company!) and Dsquared2. The Canadian designers and identical twins Dean and Dan Caten from DSquared2 said that "DSquared2 and MAC are on the same trip!" which is obvious from the promotional photographs. A little bit dishshevelled but a lot sexy this collaboration looks like it will be a good 'un.

Check out the pictures- the plum lipstick (is it just me who it reminds of a bullet?!) is one of my favourites along with the violet 'Greasepaint Stick.'

Images from temptalia.com