Grace Kelly
If France exported a Brigitte Bardot bubblier than French champagne and Latin lovers were counteracted by a sultry, Mediterranean Sophia Loren, the trade deficit was more than compensated for by the sophisticated and classic beauty of Grace Kelly, the movie star who was crowned a princess in her fairy tale wedding to Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. No wonder everyone wanted to emulate her – and still do!
Even a L’Oréal Professionnel artist, Christine Margossian, seemed inspired by this American dreamboat for her “Magnificence” collection, using one model with three different styles during a one day period, changing roles and sets as a movie star Magnificence
Nowadays, blonde January Jones has become the girl for all seasons in the wildy popular Mad Men television series. With her classic good looks, squarish face and chin-length healthy blonde locks, she is a natural for this style. On the other end of the color spectrum, Penelope Cruz was a wowed everyone at the Oscars this year with a slightly longer and more sculpted version of this look, perfectly complemented by a sparkling choker and earrings and Armani Privé powder blue gown.
Credits:
Hair: Christine Margossian
Photo: François Schweizer
Make-up: Dario Scala
Styling: Bruno Guiot