Whereas fancy attire and bows and glitter and velvet and curls get plenty of consideration this time of 12 months, there’s one thing to be stated for the extra informal facet of vacation dressing. The meet-cutes in Hallmark motion pictures nearly at all times occur when the protagonists are dressed down for a fast sizzling chocolate run or utilitarian tree-cutting tour.
Sure, it is nonetheless ~the vacations~ even when you do not have a celebration to go to.
Thus, the latest star of your festive magnificence temper board must be none aside from Katie Holmes, who was noticed on December 18 in all her simple-glam glory. Strolling by means of New York with a wrapped current in her tote, she confirmed off an ideal facet braid that the typical particular person may emulate a lot simpler than one in all Cindy Lou Who’s updos.
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With the highest of her head hidden by her beloved black beanie (wintery, sensible, and the very best accent for a nasty hair day), the remainder of Holmes’ lengthy brunette hair was twisted right into a braid that fell over her left shoulder. The plait was secured with a skinny darkish elastic, permitting a few shorter strands to flee and body her face in a candy ringlet.
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The remainder of her glam was equally toned down; there was no nail polish in sight and, due to the outsized sun shades protecting her face, her solely seen make-up was a wash of lipgloss (she’s stated to favor Chanel’s Rouge Coco line).
Nonetheless, in the event you do need to gown up your braid, The Dawson’s Creek star can nonetheless be your inspiration. Final February, she stepped out in the identical coiffure (sans beanie) for the opening of a brand new Chanel boutique. As a substitute of her gloss, she selected a deep purple lipstick—the quintessential festive make-up look. And sure, it labored all the identical.
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Holmes for the vacations—it simply feels proper.