Unless you've been hibernating all month, you probably figured out that the Oscars are airing this Sunday. Now, you might think the most important part of award season is the moment when the actor takes home that iconic naked statuette. But what happens before the big night — the preparties(!) — matters just as much. This is where A-list actors and nominees can test out their red carpet beauty looks and offer us wedding, gala, and Saturday-night-out inspiration. So sit back, and grab some popcorn — Oscars beauty week starts now!
While Angelina stuck to her typical, natural makeup look, Lupita went bold with a bright red lip.
It's always a good night when Oprah's mass of curls makes an appearance.
Styling her new lob in a fun shag, Taylor stuck to her iconic lipstick color: red!
Karlie styled her bob in a sleek, straight blowout with a slight bend at the end.
Jamie paired her long, glossy hair with a pop of crimson on her lips.
Sienna's blowout was one to envy at this pre-Oscars party, and we're in love with that red lip!
An LBD, red lip, and sleek pixie were Anne's secret weapon at this fashion-forward event.
Naomie stuck with her signature makeup and hair look: shimmery shadow, pink gloss, and straight strands.
Lily paired her enviable bold brows with an equally punchy lipstick.
Rosie pulled her hair off to one side and wore a makeup palette of pinks and shimmer.
What type of makeup should you wear with a neon yellow dress? Petra went with a bright red lip and a strip of dramatic lashes.
Styling her hair in a fun pompadour, Emilia Clarke opted for a smoky cat eye.
Greta pumped up her black-and-white ensemble with a cherry-red lipstick hue.
It was classic Hollywood glamour for Poppy, who swept her bouncy curls off to one side.
Alice's pastel-pink lip color and dark lower lashes gave us Twiggy flashbacks.
Naomie went for a metallic eye shadow and sheer lip gloss to match her embellished top.
Olivia wore a voluminous blowout to celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards.
Red on red was a winning combination for Dianna as she partied with the likes of Giorgio Armani.
In addition to her taupe lip and peachy cheeks, Cate wore smudged eyeliner for the Armani event.
The melon lip color Jaimie wore to the Giorgio Armani party is soon to become a Spring makeup staple.
Emmy embraced the power of a red lipstick at this Oscars preparty.
Blunt bangs and a brick lip color made Rachel's beauty look ideal for a night out.
Alicia played up her short hairstyle with winged eyeliner and a classic red lip.
Beth looked stunning on the red carpet wearing bright orange lipstick, bronze eye shadow, and a retro finger-wave updo.
The slicked-back look from the runway made it to the red carpet with Eva's help.
It was one long ponytail and cherry-red lipstick for Selena when she attended this pre-Oscars charity event.
The peachy lip color on Katherine complemented her blond hair and white dress perfectly.
Anna styled her curls to one side and added a smoky eye for this particular pre-Oscars party.
Looking quite glamorous, Zoë wore all earth tones and a sleek blowout to dance the night away.
It was lengthy lashes, nude lips, and a bob for Kat when it came time to party with Vanity Fair.
Kelly had bits of purple throughout her dress, and her lavender hair also added to the bright color scheme.
Amy opted for a half updo and slick-straight strands.
We couldn't get enough of Kerry's curls!
Lupita's glossy red lips complemented her rosy cheeks.
Her hair was adorned with a sparkling headband.
A curled bob looked lovely on Angela.
Christina's ombré hair and bold brows made for a gorgeously casual look.
A sparkling purple manicure and shimmering shadow were a glamorous look on Alicia.
Jessica's ombré hair and red lipstick looked edgy and cool.
Cozying up to Sean Penn, Charlize stunned with glowing skin and tousled hair.
Ellen's lined eyes peeked from behind her glossy, curled hair.
Naomie glowed at this pre-Oscars party. Her eyes were accented with a smoky gray shadow.
It looked like Jenna got a hair color touch-up just in time for this Oscars event.
At the pre-Oscars party in her honor, Lupita wore royal blue eye shadow and tangerine orange lipstick. What a great color combination!
Jessica's brown-red lipstick complemented her highlights perfectly.
Bella wore a topknot (with parted bangs) to show off her embellished shoulders.
This half-up hairstyle with long curls accentuated Jessica's long, oval face shape.
Malin went for surfer-girl waves and very natural makeup to match.
Long lashes? Check. Smoky eye shadow? Check. Contoured cheeks? Check. Ashley won in the makeup category.
We're sure to see many more brushed-out waves on the official Oscars red carpet, but Maggie tested out the popular style at this preparty.
Naomi sported a poppy-pink lip and loose updo.
While Kate's messy topknot looked amazing on the red carpet, it could also work for a postyoga brunch date.
Emmy went with retro waves and sepia makeup hues for her red carpet moment.
Look who is jumping on the orange lipstick trend! Camilla wore the shade with a peachy blush and bold brows.
Ashley accented her chocolate hair color with dark brown and bronze makeup hues.
Nude lips, bold brows, and combed-over bangs made up Dianna's style.
Olivia's vampy lipstick and sleek strands were an example of quintessential Winter beauty.
Jordana pulled her hair up into a sleek ponytail for her night out.
Erin swept her hair up into a disheveled topknot and practically skipped makeup altogether for her Oscars soiree.
Naomie's makeup has us dreaming of Spring, thanks to icy metallic eye shadow and pastel pink lipstick.
Beachy waves in February? Caitlin pulled off this daytime style with ease.
Jenna kept it natural for her luncheon with waves and a rosy, matte lip.
A middle part made Mena's glowing skin the center of attention during her pre-Oscars luncheon.
The edgiest hairstyle award went to Jena Malone, who updated a classic French roll with tousled bangs.
Jaimie rocked a tousled pixie cut and fully rimmed eyeliner for the soiree.
Tracee showed off her natural curls, complemented with lots of eyeliner to kick off Oscars week.
Metallic jade eye shadow matched Bella's shimmering suit.
And she paired it with a playful twisted ponytail.
For her late-night party appearance, Kate pulled her hair back and added a smoky eye.
Bold brows and pink makeup made Kiernan's look sophisticated and age-appropriate.
Taryn decided to keep her brows dark (and her lip berry) when she went platinum blond.
The brown shadow took the drama out of Zoë's smoky eye, making it a more relaxed look.