From Red Carpet to Altar: Eva Longoria Parker at the opening of Beso
Filed under: Fashion, From Red Carpet to Altar, Bridal Beauty, Celebrity
- Ladylike and lacy -- Part of what makes this dress so darn pretty is the frilly lace -- it's completely girly and gorgeous! And then, of course, there's the fact that it's short, so it just looks like she's ready to have fun.
- Played up accents -- The satin in the bow at her waist (another girly touch) is played up by her shiny silver clutch and the silver in her jewelry. This way, she incorporated some stylish metallics without taking anything away from the pristine nature of the dress.
- Innocently sexy -- From the lacy dress to her hair and make-up, Eva looks part ingenue and part sex-kitten. It's all about contrast -- the dress is lacy and sweet, but a little short and sexy. Her make-up isn't bold and full of color, but her eyes pop and her lips shine, like she's ready to give you a big ol' beso.
Want to incorporate this study of opposites into your wedding day look? Here's how:
- Look for a lacy dress. If it's not frilly, put it back. You don't have to go short -- you could opt for something straight with a bit of a slit, or long and with a plunging neckline and get a similar effect.
- Find a way to incorporate some different materials, whether it's a patent leather clutch or a pink satin satchel. A slightly different color will add a punch to your look. Of course, you do have flowers to help with that ...
- First, let's look at make-up. Eva's look is just perfect for a bride -- her skin looks flawless, her eyes look big and bright because of the dark liner and big lashes, and her lips are done with a neutral gloss. Her hair is great, too -- very simple and casually pulled back, but with a sideswept front to make it look "done."
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