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Look gorge at your Oscar party!
It’s time to glam it up for tonight’s must-watch award show. We’ve got easy ways to channel the red carpet, without doling out a fortune. Try one or rock ’em all—either way, you’re gonna look like an A-lister at whatever soiree you hit up!
Start with a bold frock.
Add some killer shoes.
Pile on the jewels.
Rock a dark mani.
Grip a glittery bag.
Apply smoky liner.
Start with a bold frock.
This red number is dramatic and totally on trend (one shoulder, plenty of ruffles). Wear it with a bunch of bangles, like the model here, or sport it with a tiny belt. Bonus: This dress works with hair that’s up or down.
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Erica Ruffle Dress, $15, forever21.com
Add some killer shoes.
Or, in this case, a pair of shooties (aka, a cool shoe/boot mash-up that leaves ya with a sandal that’s tougher than your average strappy). We dig this pair ’cause they’ll look gorge long after the last golden trophy is doled out this evening.
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Koffee Banded Shootie, $27, payless.com
Pile on the jewels.
We especially like cocktail rings when you’re tryin’ to make like Hollywood’s hottest. They add a bit of shine, without taking away from the rest of your ensemble.
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Black Eye Tease Black and Gold Ring, $23, lulus.com
Rock a dark mani.
We’ve been watching the red carpets for ages. And while trendy nails are fun (hello, glitter and pastels), sometimes chic noir tips say it all.
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Essie Nail Polish in Licorice, $6, amazon.com
Grip a glittery bag.
Now that your nails are super-dark, they’ll stand out against a sparkler of a clutch. This converts into a cross-body bag, too, so you can sport it on a standard Friday night as well.
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Shiny Metallic Clutch, $23, makemechic.com
Apply smoky liner.
Even if ya don’t have an all-access pass to a makeup artist, smudging on some black liner makes your look a bit flirty. We heart that this one is waterproof. You know, for when you’re tearing up during your acceptance speech. Wink!
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BADgal Liner Waterproof, $20, benefitcosmetics.com
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