While the glitterati might be wearing their black-tie best in Cannes — from Balenciaga jumpsuits to sweeping Dior dresses — we musn't forget that this is basically a beach town with hot winds and humid weather. In fact, many of the hair and makeup looks from the red carpet went the fresh-faced, frizz-fighting route (even though their dresses were often floor-length and fully beaded).
While our weekends might not be filled with paparazzi, private yachts, and custom Givenchy Spanx, we can still take a cue from the easy looks of these well-heeled ladies for our own humid barbecue bonanzas. Marion Cotillard wore an easy top knot and pink-stained lips at The Immigrant photo call, Milla Jovovich opted for a headband braid and a muted, nude lip. Janet Jackson, who is looking the best we've seen her since her "Rhythm Nation" video, went with glowy skin and in-control curls (perfect for when hudmity levels reach near triple digit numbers).
Popsicle Lips:
It's possible Cotillard snuck in a cherry Popsicle snack pre-red-carpet, but more realistically, she just swiped Dior's subtly shiny Rouge Serum in Carmine Crystal over her mouth. And to acheive her slicked-back top knot, add in a dollop of Philip Kingsley's Minimizer cream to hydrate and smooth hair after after a pool or beach session.
Smooth Curls:
We can't give you Ms. Jackson's jumbo-size diamond necklace, but we can help get you closer to having her frizz-tamed head of curls and incredible skin. For luminous and glowy cheeks, apply Tom Ford's Illuminating Cheek Color, which seamlessly blends into all skintones. In damp hair, work through a couple of pumps of L'Oreal's Smooth Intense Frizz Taming Serum. Then either let your hair down or keep it loosely gathered at the nape of the neck.
Fancy Braid:
One way to keep hair under control when humidity levels soar above 50 percent — or when playing a ruckus round of lawn bowling — is to whip them up into a crown braid. Don't worry if it doesn't look perfect; that's the charm of this style. If your hair is on the thiner side, or needs a bit of texture-y grip, add in a few sprays of Wella's Ocean Spritz.
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