So here we are after a season of many award ceremonies paying homage to some of Hollywood’s best in film, and on Sunday evening the grand finale Oscars 2009. Celebrating some of this years best films viewed by millions all over the world.

The Oscars are as you know a big to do here in Hollywood. Streets have been shut down, blocked off and traffic has been nothing short of a nightmare. With that being said it is also a very exciting time especially for us beauty and fashion bloggers who are lucky enough get the inside scoop on how many celebrities attending this years Oscars will be getting ready for the big night.

Weeks in advance publicists and their assistants are on the phone making sure that each celebrity they are responsible for is booked when it comes to any treatments they will need to get them red carpet ready. One of the most popular treatments that celebrities make sure they take care of days before are their Botox injections. Many do it for the frown lines between the eyes, and just as many for an instant brow lift with no surgical downtime.

Celebrity Dermatologist Dr Celia Brown, and a true artist when it comes to injecting the face, is an expert on anything you desire to know about Botox, and other procedures for looking great Most celebrities who aren’t afraid to admit they’ve had it will tell you, Botox can easily become your BFF for life, and with all of the snapping going on this Sunday as each celebrity makes their way down the glorious Red Carpet, a wrinkled forehead or sagging brows will just not do.

A fabulous facial to improve the look of your skin, and give your complexion a gorgeous glow is next on the list of “To Do’s” to prepare for this Sunday’s Oscar night. We have a very close beauty source who tells us that Jennifer Aniston is mad about her facials and  keeping her skin looking beautiful. By the looks of her radiant skin in this picture it seems that this is so.

Our favorite Skin Care Guru and owner of Wildflower, Pamela Ford-Stevens is an expert when it comes to beautiful, healthy skin, and has been creating quite the facial buzz here in Hollywood. Her facials are done in a peaceful oasis for any woman who needs and deserves a little pampering.

My sister and I both got to experience her unbelievable facials first hand and are now her newest fans.  “All facials are customized for each person and their unique skin type and needs using the highest quality ingredients.  There are no add-on’s or extra charges. You get exactly what you need each and every visit.” This is Pamela’s Mantra and If you love your skin the way so many of us do, then you’ll definitely want to make an appointment and see Pamela ASAP.  Don’t blame us if you fall in love with her facials:-) She is a gem!

Mani’s and Pedi’s are an absolute must have for this Sunday’s event. There is nothing worse then finger nails spotted on the red carpet that haven’t been groomed. Even worse, those with dirt underneath them. A big no no! Why bother with the gown if the nails haven’t been done. Think of all of the stylists and publicists who will be sending all calls straight to voice mail.

Nettie Davis a celebrity manicurist here in Los Angeles, and creator of NettieScrub will be working around the clock to make sure Hollywood’s Glamour Gals have star-stopping beautiful nails.

Nettiescrub contains the best elements of natural ingredients including vitamins, minerals, and oils with delicious fruit extracts, and all made by Nettie herself.  Her fabulous collection of products include exfoliants, body balms, soaps, and soy candles. The body balms leave your hands looking and feeling beautiful.

Another popular treatment that many men and women will be indulging in is the latest treatment to lock in shine and color. CJ Cassaday of the Gavert-Atelier Salon in Beverly Hills says the best way to achieve this is by doing Ionic Hair Treatments. He says this will ensure that your color and style look best under the camera lights and for all photo opps. Applied with a flat iron it takes about 30 minutes after your color is done. This treatment consists of releasing moisture, protein & silicone to the hair, and bonding it to the hair shaft with the right temperature of the flat iron.”

According to CJ this treatment will increase the thickness of your hair without losing body, and make your color & hair look and feel its very best. Sounds like a treatment for me:-)

Of course we can’t forget all of the men that will be making their way down the Red Carpet too! George Clooney will probably be one of them. Our girl on the scene, sister from another mister and Celebrity Men’s Groomer Diana Schmidtke says “guys please put down the gel” and she is not kidding. “There is nothing worse than a head full of sticky, stiff hair” says Diana, and she should know since the majority of her celebrity clients are men.

The list is endless and includes Mr Clooney who looks very dashing in this photo, as do all of the men when Diana gets finished with them. They may look like they just rolled out of bed, but believe me they’ve been pampered too. Diana is also the spokesperson for Axe Hair Products for men, the best products for getting “Girl Approved Hair”.

And what Oscar night would be complete without an array of ladies who look beautiful and who are showing off their sexy eyes. Never a shortage of smoky eyes and cat eyes making their way down the Red Carpet. Eva Mendes & Penelope Cruz just love their cat eyes and we never get tired of seeing the most striking, and cringe at the ones that fall a little short.

Oops…many of the celebrities presenting and nominated will make sure that their eyes look great but when all makeup artist have gone home, Red Carpet Ready and Lights, Camera, Action will be joining them for quick touch ups throughout the evening to keep all eyes looking gorgeous.

So there you have it. Our 2009 beauty countdown to how Hollywood’s glamourista’s will be getting ready for this Sunday’s Oscars.

I hope to see you there!

xx,

image credits: Newscom.com, Diana Schmidke, beth bender

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Is Gwyneth Paltrow aging fabulously? I think so and I love her shoulder length cut. It totally suits the shape of her face and I am loving the textured-razored edges. Our Go-To Girl and Celebrity Stylist Diana Schmidke says “if you want to add a little of your own edge without going full-blown punk, only get your ends razored in a few places and not all over”. This will make it chic without looking straggly.

DIANA’S INSIDER TIP: “This style is best on thick hair, which has plenty of body to spare once the edges are thinned. If you have fine or thinning hair and you desire this look, you can get a similar effect with soft layers.

I am unfortunately a victim of fine hair so I usually always go for the soft layers, but I am just as happy and have a great hair dresser who never dissapoints:-)

xx

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In keeping with the beginning of Awards season, I wanted to talk about one of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity hair & makeup stylists, and one of the sweetest, and most talented I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My sister Te-see and I first met Diana Schmidtke (pronounced Schmidt-Key) back in December at an Axe Hair Event that we attended at The Prive Salon in Hollywood. The newest line of products from Axe to give your guy “girl approved hair”. Diana is their official spokesperson and has been a Celebrity Men’s Hair Stylist & makeup artist for over 10 years. From the minute we met her, we loved her!! We couldn’t stop talking and laughing about the business and of course getting her amazing tips on how to have great looking hair.

Her talent and experience will leave your jaw dropping. All of the many covers, and I mean many, and celebrities she has worked with over the years have made her one of the biggest and most in demand hair and makeup stylist in Hollywood. Her latest baby and something that is very dear to her is her book Shortcuts. The book is fantastic for anyone wishing to get into the film, TV, and editorial business. It is an easy read with so much important information you will need if you are serious about a career as a hair stylist, makeup artist, or both.

Her biography in the beginning of the book is inspirational and hides nothing. With all of her years of experience Diana is honest and passionate about her career and you feel it with every word written.  Shortcuts takes you step by step into the world of make-up (fashion & beauty), special fx, and hair. Also fun to read are her personal experiences on different jobs and all of the interesting people she has met over the years, and throughout her successful career.

She grew up in Chicago with no one in her family even remotely involved in the industry and did what ever she needed to become the “hair stylist” she wanted to be.  Diana’s ultimate goal is to live in Cost Rica for half the year and work the other half. Both my sister and I believe this dream is not far off. Shortcuts is a must have book for anyone contemplating a professional career as a make-up & hair stylist in the industry.  A fabulous reference book to keep in your kit at all times!  Available at: www.shortcutsthebook.com as well as www.amazon.com.

Next week I will be posting a contest to win a copy of Diana’s book. She will be selecting one lucky winner so stay tuned. Check out this video clip of Diana giving tips on how guys can get girl approved hair with Axe Hair products. Great looking hair doesn’t stop when you hit your 30’s and 40’s. We all deserve to age fabulously at any age…don’t you agree?

Kisses from Hollywood!

Beth

image credits: Diana Schmidtke

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Research shows that a bad hair cut or style can hurt a guys’ game and unfortunately for them, they are clueless as to why. Celebrity Stylist and grooming expert, Diana Schmidtke will be doing demonstrations with AXE Hair and showing how easy it is to create gal-appproved looks that guys want and gals just love.

Diana is no stranger to celebrities, George Clooney and Matt Damon are amongst her list of clients in Hollywood who only trust their locks to Diana.

Stay tuned for my follow up on the event and tips from Diana on keeping your style fresh.

Kisses from Hollywood,

beth

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