Have you ever tried a new style on one of those online makeover sites, but ended up looking like a drag queen in a REALLY bad wig (or just like Jordan)?  Same here. Which is why the BX team was so pumped to try out TAAZ.com, a free virtual makeover site offering ultra-realistic, easy-to-create looks.

The site features a highly-customizable toolkit that lets you upload a photo to “try on” the hottest makeup and hairstyles and share them with friends via e-mail, Facebook, MySpace and more.  (It even lets you play with the shape of your eyebrows!)  And in times like these when we’re all on a budget, it’s a great way to test new looks before actually buying anything (or before lopping off all of your hair, only to realize that it makes your jaw look manly).

If classic red-carpet glamour is what you’re after, look no further – the beauty editors of TAAZ.com feature makeup tips and the looks of this year’s Academy Award nominees so you can try them on for yourself.

In honor of the upcoming Oscars, the BX team took TAAZ.com for a spin and made over some of our favorite nominees.  So what do you think?  How does Angelina look as a fiery redhead with smoky makeup?  Or Penélope Cruz as a blond bombshell?  Decide for yourself.

TAAZ-ed Angelina

TAAZ-ed Penelope