Welcome to our live blog coverage of the nails from the red carpet at the 88th Academy Awards! The Oscars bring out the best of the best in fashion and beauty, so join us for live red carpet coverage!
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7:54pm CST:
Well, the show is well underway, so we’re signing off with our favorite dress and nail combo tonight; Maria Menounos in Christian Siriano in partnership with Stella Artois and Water.org to fund the charity’s efforts to bring clean water to the developing world.
7:37pm CST:
Another beautiful trend tonight was emerald, as seen on Saoirse Ronan in Calvin Klein and Rachel McAdams in August Getty Atelier, and guess what? NUDE NAILS.
7:30pm CST:
Reese Witherspoon and Tina Fey had the same idea; a deep jewel-toned purple gown, silver jewelry, and light nude manicure.
7:11pm CST:
Sorry, we just came to after passing out over Gaga’s Brandon Maxwell ensemble.
6:56pm CST:
Finally! A statement nail on Kerry Washington! We’re not great fans of her dress for this occasion, but the long black almond nail is on point.
6:50pm CST:
Chrissie Teigen is showing the other big trend on the carpet besides nude; deep red. Here she is looking amazing.
6:43pm CST:
Manicurist Brittni Rae nails the beautiful Sophie Turner with an eco-friendly nail to match her sustainable gown by Galvan for Opening Ceremony.
6:30pm CST:
We finally get to see the whole look from manicurists Ashlie Johnson (Brie Larson) and Tom Bachik (Heidi Klum)
6:11pm CST:
Seems the gown colors of the season are shimmering navies and pale yellows. Nails so far are nude, but we’re waiting for a wow moment!
5:57pm CST:
Manicurist Tracey Sutter posted this preview of Jennifer Garner’s nails using Essie “Poor Little Rich Girl.”
5:48pm CST:
Singer Andra Day shows the first sign of an enhancement on the red carpet with her subtle French and another pretty pale yellow gown.
5:39pm CST:
Manicurist Ashlie Johnson posted this sneak peek of Brie Larson’s nails in a beautiful new Chanel nude.
5:30pm CST:
Mindy Kaling is gorgeous in Elizabeth Kennedy and a deep wine nail.
5:21pm CST:
The red carpet arrivals have begun! Nominee for Actress in a Supporting Role, Alicia Vikander stuns in a gorgeous custom Louis Vuitton butter yellow gown and a nude nail.
5:00pm CST:
The amazing red carpet nail artists are poised and ready for a flurry of activity:
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