Lily Collins is a real person, and Emily Cooper is a fictional character—we know this. But when it comes to style and beauty notes, the instances when Cooper, an avatar for flamboyant fashion, influences Collins’s real-world aesthetic are typically worthy of note. Case in point: a French-girl-inspired topknot that exudes evening-out romance.
For a Saturday-night gala in Los Angeles, hairstylist Gregory Russell swept the Emily in Paris star’s glossy brunette into a jaunty, confectionary bun positioned atop her head. The updo was furthered by the actor’s bottleneck bangs, which offered the glamorous topknot some bohemian flair. The elements coalesced in a moment that was both polished and playful, the vibe rounded out by some go-to makeup touches—roseate lips, power brows, and a few swipes of mascara.
The takeaway? For autumnal evenings or the forthcoming flood of holiday parties, a glamorous updo with undone details may be your best bet. Or, as an alternative, this is your sign to consider the merits of breezy bottleneck bangs. Lily Collins would approve.
This article first appeared on Vogue.
