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Celebrity Looks: Garcelle Beauvais
In an effort to help our readers avoid making mistakes in creating their own style, we
are reviewing the looks of some of today’s celebrities as they go out and about on the red carpet (and elsewhere).
We discuss what works for them, and where they might have made better choices and why.
Here we take a look at Garcelle Beauvais at the LA premiere of “Disturbia” at the Mann’s
Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Ms. Beauvais shows off a “completely casual” look in jeans and a sheer silk blouse over a satin-finished
chemise top. Her hair is worn down in long soft waves with lots of body.
The Hair:
Garcelle’s hair is styled in a long blunt cut. Her hair is most likely relaxed to soften
some of the natural wave and texture, and may contain extensions to give added length. Shown here, the hair is allowed to fall in soft
waves that are blown straight.
(Ms. Beauvais has often been seen with her hair ironed straight and smooth.) The highlights add a
warmth and depth to the color that plays well with her skin tone for a soft, warm look.
Make-Up:
For her make-up, the word really is “understated”. The even mocha tone is warmed by soft
pinks at the cheeks and lips. The eye makeup is done in a traditional look using creamy shades to add shimmer to the depth of the
tones. A slightly darker shade to contour the crease between the lids and brow ridge allows the softer highlighting shade to bring
the brow line forward and add depth to the eyes. Garcelle’s lips are colored in a soft pink with a satin-finish lip color to give
the lips a full, plump appearance.
The Clothes and Accessories:
Ms. Beauvais has a lovely, well-proportioned figure that is flattered easily by (and easily
flatters) the clothes she wears. The simple, tailored jeans accentuate her long legs while the satin-finish camisole/chemise gives a
touch of glamour to the casual look. The central figure in this look, however, is the sheer silk blouse, with its ruffled color and
shirred sleeves. The tailoring in the bodice enhances Garcelle’s natural curves, while the rhinestone stud-buttons along the placket
add a little sparkle to the affair. The look is further accentuated by the glittering clutch-purse she’s carrying.
The one flaw in Garcelle’s look is her shoes. The open-toed heels are not the issue, but
I would have expected something in a color/style to tie in somehow to the handbag; perhaps shoes with another touch of sparkle? As
it stands, the overall effect is a little mismatched comparing top to bottom with the soft, shimmering textures in the upper body,
and the flat, matte textures below.
In spite of the slight miss with the balance of the look, Ms. Beauvais definitely makes the
most of “casual” in this outfit. As usual, she looks lovely, and proves that you don’t have to dress to the nines to look like a
million dollars.
©greatestlook.com
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