Award season is in full swing, but February 24th is cinema’s biggest night...the Oscars. There were a lot of great films released last year, so we want to congratulate all the films that were nominated. To celebrate film’s biggest night, we decided it would be fun to create color palettes for some of the nominees. Create your own red carpet looks inspired by your favorite films from 2018.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Nominated for five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Best Film Editing, Bohemian Rhapsody follows a young Freddie Mercury as he seeks to fulfill his dream of becoming a famous singer, eventually leading to the rise of the band Queen.
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- NYX Suede Set 07
- NYX Vivid Brights Cream Colour - Light Show
- NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation - Soft Beige
- NYX Auto Eyebrow Pencil - Auburn
- Essie - Suit And Tied
- OPI Nail Lacquer - Sun, Sea and Sand In My Pants
The Incredibles 2
Nominated for Best Animated film, The Parr family are frustrated that superheroes are still forced to hide their powers. When a tycoon conconcts a PR campaign promoting Elastigirl’s adventures, Helen takes charge while Bob stays at home.
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- NYX Matte Lipstick - Bare With Me
- L.A. Girl Pro Coverage HD Illuminating Foundation - Natural
- NYX Gel Eyeliner & Smudger - Scarlette - Dark Brown
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Gold
- DND Gel & Lacquer - Gold In Red
- CND Shellac Luxe - Dark Diamonds
If Beale Street Could Talk
Nominated for three Oscars including Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Music (Original Score), this film takes place in the 1970s, centering around a young couple, Tish and Fonny. Their romance is interrupted when Fonny is accused of sexual assault. Tish, who’s pregnant, remains unwavering in her devotion to Fonny and is supported by her family in her efforts to secure his freedom.
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- NYX Suede Set 06
- NYX Cheek Contour Duo Palette - Perfect Match
- NYX Nude Matte Shadow - Haywire
- CND Shellac - Azure Wish
- Essie - Serene Slate
- ella+mila - Champagne Pop
Black Panther
Nominated for seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design, Black Panther follows the journey of Prince T’Challa when he returns to his African homeland of Wakanda following his father’s death. T’Challa assumes his father’s throne and must also accept his mantle as the superhero Black Panther to protect Wakanda from numerous enemies.
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- NYX Slide on Lip Pencil - Sugar Glass
- NYX Staye Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation - Sienna
- NYX Colored Felt Tip Liner - Grey
- Essie - Sand Tropez
- OPI GelColor - Chopstix and Stones
- DND Gel & Lacquer - Night Sky
Green Book
Nominated for five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Film Editing, and Best Actor in a Leading Role, Greenbook follows a young concert pianist, Dr. Donald Shirley, who hires an Italian-American bounder Tony Lip to drive him during his 1962 tour of the South as protection against racism. Despite their differences, they discover that they enjoy spending time together and have much to learn from each other.
Get The Look
- NYX Matte Lipstick - Spirit
- NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation - Natural
- NYX Slim Eye Pencil - Satin Blue
- NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder - Twilight Tint
- OPI Nail Lacquer - Suzi-san Climbs Fuji-san
- CND Vinylux - Asphalt
Roma
Nominated for ten Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role, and Best Foreign Language Film, Roma is the story of a young maid named Cleo, who works as a middle-class doctor. She takes on increasing responsibility caring for the family’s four children during a time of personal and political upheaval.
Get The Look
- NYX Colored Felt Tip Liner - Grey
- NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick - Stone Fox
- NYX Pigments - Luna
- Essie - Waltz
- OPI Nail Lacquer - Need Sunglasses?
- CND Shellac - Silver Chrome
The Favourite
Also nominated for ten Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Costume Design, and Best Directing, The Favorite takes place in the early 1700’s and focuses on Queen Anne, who’s in poor health and emotionally unstable. She allows her most trusted confidante, Lady Sarah, to act as the de facto ruler of Great Britain during its war with France.
Get The Look
- NYX Matte Lipstick - Shy
- NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation - Creamy Natural
- NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette - Warm Neutrals
- NYX Pigments - Old Hollywood
- CND Shellac - Brimstone
- DND Gel & Lacquer - French Vanilla
Mary Poppins Returns
Nominated for four Oscars including Best Music (Original Score), Best Music (Original) Song, and Best Costume Design, Mary Poppins Returns leaves viewers reminiscent of the beloved Disney classic. Michael Banks, now a widower with three children, and his sister Jane are astonished when their former nanny, Mary Poppins, suddenly returns one day. Aided by her lamplighter friend Jack, the still-magical Mary teaches the younger Banks children how to use their imaginations while also helping Michael and Jane tackle their grown-up problems.
Get The Look
- NYX Matte Lipstick - Zen Orchid
- NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder - Snow Rose
- L.A. Girl Glide Gel Eyeliner - Very Black
- NYX Vivid Brights Creme Colour - Sugar Rush
- CND Shellac - Kiss Of Fire
- CND Vinylux - Blue Eyeshadow
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2 comments
Hi Amanda, thanks for the input! We’ll keep that in mind for future posts like this.
- Beyond Polish
It would be nice to actually see the looks so we could create them.