For her first public appearance of 2018, Meghan Markle stepped out with her handsome husband-to-be, Harry, her usual grace and contagious smile in tow. Missing from the equation, however, was the former actress s glossy brunette waves, often seen slightly tucked behind one ear and cascading down her back. Instead, the reveal found her fastening her second—or third?—day blowout into a low, messy bun at the nape of her neck, a few nonchalant pieces framing her makeup-free face.
The California-girl style was a clear departure from her daily beauty look—and a welcomed one, too. After all, with a season full of public appearances on the horizon, this drop in at a youth-minded radio station in London being just the first, the no-fuss moment offers the royal-in-training even more likability. And while her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, has established her own set of beauty rules, as she s rarely seen sans pink pout and freshly-trimmed lengths, Markle is setting her own standards as the new royal in town. The lesson? Injecting a dose of West Hollywood-cool into your beauty regimen can go a long way—especially when across the pond. Here s to a bold, easy-to-pull-off royal wedding look that s every bit sophisticated and slightly rebellious.