Lily Collins is a real person and Emily Cooper is a fictional character – we know that. But when it comes to style and beauty notes, the moments when Cooper, an avatar of flamboyant fashion, influences Collins’ real-world aesthetic are typically worth noting. An example: a French girl-inspired topknot that oozes romance in the evening.
This article originally appeared on vogue.com
Lily Collins’ French-Girl Inspired Updo
At a gala Saturday night in Los Angeles, hairstylist Gregory Russell swept the Emily in Paris star’s glossy brunette hair into a delicious, confection bun perched atop her head. The updo was promoted by the actor’s bottle-neck bangs, which offered the glamorous top knot some bohemian flair. The elements melded together in a moment that was both polished and playful, the mood rounded off by some go-to makeup touches – pouty lips, bold brows and a pair of mascaras.
Lily Collins’ top knot with bottle neck bangs
The takeaway? For fall evenings or the coming flurry 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 airy bottleneck bangs.