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Although it’s unlikely that any of us plebs will ever compare to Elizabeth Taylor, at least we have the legacy of her elegance and glamour to guide us in our own quests for easy, breezy beauty. With the Academy Awards coming up, two of which Taylor received during her lifetime for Best Actress in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?” and “BUtterfield 8,” everyone’s eyes are going to be on the A-listers: Who are they wearing? How did they get their hair just so? Is that an intentional eyeliner smudge? While Taylor certainly trailblazed beauty trends during her career, her techniques can -- and are -- still used today. Even if you won’t be a plus-one at the Oscars ceremony this year, read on to see how Taylor prepared herself and steal some tips for yourself.