It Took Kim Three Hours to Get Oscar Ready

She looked amazing in a J. Mendel dress at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in L.A. Sunday night, but just how long did it take Kim Kardashian to get ready?

"About three hours," Kardashian, 30, tells Us Magazine. "But not continuous. I stopped and ate, made some calls -- it was a lazy three hours."

The starlet said she actually picked out her Lorraine Schwartz sapphire earrings before deciding on the navy gown, noting, "when you play around with all of the jewelry and find the right dress, it just works out!"

But of course, the Kourtney and Kim Take New York star pointed out that the evening wasn't just about fashion.

"When I was a little girl, one of my mom's friends passed away from AIDS, so from a really young age, we became very well aware of the disease," said Kardashian. "It’s really cool that Elton puts his name with a cause that is so close to his heart. The glitz and the glam is fine, but when you come to an event with a good cause, it makes it even better!"

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Kim Kardashian: Elton John's Oscar Celebration

Opting to hit the parties rather than the show itself, Kim Kardashian was on hand for the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing shindig in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (February 27).

Held at the Pacific Design Center, the E! reality beauty looked stunning in a J Mendel dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewels as she posed in the arrivals area before joining the many celebs in attendance.

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Kim Kardashian's Romance With Gabriel Aubry

Kim Kardashian's found a new guy to keep up with: Halle Berry's model ex Gabriel Aubry. A pal tells Us Magazine that the duo, who were spotted flirting at Sunday's L.A. Lakers game, are the real deal.

"They met through friends and have been dating a few weeks," says the source. "It's sexy!" Adds the insider, "They decided to step out together at the game."

The hot Gucci model, 34, is not the first guy the reality star, 30, has been linked to since splitting with Reggie Bush in March. After a summertime romance with football hunk Miles Austin, Kardashian has been dating casually -- including a few recent nights out in NYC with singer John Mayer.

Aubry, meanwhile, has been laying low since he and Berry, 43, ended their four-year relationship in late April, although he and the Oscar winner spent some time in Paris with daughter Nahla, 2, in August. Berry has since gotten cozy with her Dark Tides costar Olivier Martinez.

The budding romance has already gotten a thumbs up from Kardashian's pal Jonathan Cheban. "I can't wait to hear all about it," the SPINdustry star told Us at a Lorraine Schwartz event Monday night. "I hope they're together so I don't have to go to football games anymore!"

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Kim Kardashian: Lorraine Schwartz’s 2BHappy

Checking out some new accessories, Kim Kardashian was spotted at the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s new 2BHappy jewelry collection.

The “Disaster Movie” hottie looked lovely as she posed for the paparazzi outside Lavo in New York City.

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Blake Lively: Lorraine Schwartz’s 2BHappy

Checking out some new accessories, Blake Lively was spotted at the launch of Lorraine Schwartz’s new 2BHappy jewelry collection.

The “Gossip Girl” babe looked lovely as she posed for the paparazzi outside Lavo in New York City.

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