For a holiday beauty moment worthy of a Gatsby-level gathering, nothing beats a glossy bob. And for those who crave the elegance of a chop sans the accompanying commitment, Kate Middleton is here to offer a lesson in trompe l oeil styling. The Duchess of Cambridge attended London s annual Remembrance Sunday service with a new look marked by her strategically abbreviated brunette.
Rather than lopping off her trademark medium-length mane, Middleton opted for a just-for-now coif, tucking ends in to mimic a cut styled to voluminous and polished perfection. Topped with a black hat from British milliner Philip Treacy, the Duchess s bob was both realistic and striking, toeing the line between throwback beauty and of-the-moment elegance. After all, while the modern resurgence of the chop is seemingly characterized by a cocktail both sleek and insouciant, there s something to be said for the refinement of a more cultivated take. For forthcoming seasonal soirees, turning heads is as easy as ripping a page from Middleton s beauty book. Because what s better than an infusion of timeless—and temporary—glamour?
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