At Sainte-Dévote, Charlene of Monaco attracted all eyes. Behind its impeccable appearance, a beauty detail left its mark.
During the Sainte-Dévote ceremony, Charlene of Monaco once again embodied princely elegance at its most sober and refined. If many have commented on the symbolism of her brooch – a jewel with a strong spiritual significance, evoking the protection and deep attachment of the Principality to its patron saint – or her perfectly chosen Louis Vuitton bag, one beauty detail particularly caught our attention: her hairstyle, as discreet as it is remarkably inspiring.
The princess actually surprised with a beauty look that she rarely wears. While retaining her signature banana bun, a hairstyle that she masters to perfection and which, at just turned 48, gracefully highlights her natural presence, Charlène added a unique accessory. A blue headband, matching her dress, delicately structures the whole look. Placed with precision, it highlights her diaphanous face and gives it a deliciously retro charm. It’s impossible not to think of Grace Kelly: the same timeless elegance, the same look of a Hollywood princess.
This hair choice is also part of a trend that we are increasingly seeing in European courts. Princess Mary of Denmark is the most emblematic example. She has made the headband a true royal accessory, which she regularly wears during official events, both on pulled back hair and on more flexible hairstyles. Well chosen, in a color to match the outfit or slightly contrasting, the headband instantly adds style. On loose hair, it structures and refines the hairstyle; on short hair, it asserts the style; on a bun, it signs a very couture elegance. It’s also an easy way to personalize a look without going overboard.
On the makeup side, Charlène de Monaco focused on freshness: a rosy, luminous, almost transparent complexion, and lipstick in a natural, subtly shiny shade.
A perfect balance that lets the hairstyle and the accessory express themselves fully. Proof that when it comes to beauty, it is often the most mastered details that make the most memorable silhouettes.
