With barely a beat to catch our breath, the holiday season has been exchanged for awards season, which kicked off tonight with the 77th annual Golden Globes. Fortunately, this time of year comes with much aesthetic inspiration, particularly in the beauty realm. From classic cues to of-the-moment detailing, the Globes serve as an annual jumping-off the point for trends that are sure to continue as the red carpets keep rolling out.
Sculptural Lobs
In terms of timeless notes made modern, the evening’s sculptural lob was equal parts contemporary and referential, favored by Reese Witherspoon and Zoey Deutch—the duo’s nearly identical sideswept coifs found differentiation in hue and texture, with Deutch opting for a bit of warped wave at the crown. And for Kerry Washington, the new lob is an entirely sleek affair, parted deeply, blown out to buoyant perfection, and paired with a red lip.
Metallic Mentality
If Awkwafina’s sheer sterling shadow or Lucy Boynton’s glitter-encrusted cat eye weren’t enough to turn you to the high-shine side, look to Ansel Elgort: The actor elevated his navy suiting with a touch of silver glitter at the inner corner of each eye. If tonight is any indication, the decade is off to a truly striking start.
Sleek Crops
The pixie cut is back and ready for a full-on, evening-ready revamp. The style found fans in Best Actress nominee Cynthia Erivo (her buzz shaded an icy alabaster), Olivia Colman, and Zoë Kravitz, her elvish chop grounded by a matte cherry pout edged in a subtle rim of fuchsia.
Roseate Romance
It may be the dead of winter, but shades of rose abounded on this red carpet. Kirsten Dunst and Best Supporting Actress nominee Beanie Feldstein both wore dustings of petal-inspired blush, Feldstein’s coordinated with her lip color, while Dakota Fanning upped the ante on her lavender Dior gown with a complexion touched in delicate washes of pale pink—proving that flushed cheeks are worth bringing to formal occasions all season long.
See Every Look From the 2020 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet:
