Halle Berry steps out with shorter hair after chopping her curly locks

By Iona Kirby
PUBLISHED:20:53, 12 July 2012 | UPDATED:08:05, 13 July 2012
She has been sporting long curly tresses for the last couple of months but it seems Halle Berry has decided it’s time for a change.
The Oscar-winning actress stepped out sporting a shorter version of the brunette hairdo in Los Angeles today.
The 45-year-old was seen running errands in and was spotted stepping out of her car.

New 'do: Halle Berry was spotted sporting a shorter version of her curly brown hair

She was sporting a stylish outfit which consisted of a loose-fitting black top and grey and white striped maxi skirt.
The Catwoman star accessorised her casual Californian ensemble with black flip flops and brown-lensed sunglasses.
Last week Halle was spotted before her hair makeover celebrating the Fourth of July holiday in a low-key way with daughter Nahla.

Casual style: The star was wearing a loose-fitting black top and black and white striped maxi skirt to run errands

The long and short of it: Last week (R) Halle was seen before undergoing the hair makeover

Nahla took a gentle horse ride in Griffith Park while Halle clicked enthusiastically away taking photos of her beloved tot.
Perhaps Halle is hoping her new locks will provide her with a fresh start.
The actress is currently embroiled in an intense custody battle for Nahla with her former boyfriend, Calvin Klein model Gabriel Aubry.

Family fun: Halle spent the Fourth of July holiday watching daughter Nahla take a pony ride

The Monster's Ball star has hired the best legal guns in Los Angeles and taken Gabriel to court dozens of times in a bid to gain full custody of Nahla.
The actress has said she wants to move with her daughter to France to live with actor fiancé, Olivier Martinez.
The case is due to go to trial in a later this month and the parents are expected to take the stand against one another.

Hoping for a fresh start?: Halle is currently embroiled in a bitter custody row over Nahla with ex Gabriel Aubry

To honor the 50th anniversary of Dr. No, the very first movie of the James Bond saga, Relaxnews asked professional makeup artist Virginie Rivière to paint a portrait of the perfect James Bond girl. Here, Rivière shares her tips for emulating the look and says Uma Thurman would make a perfect Bond girl.
Relaxnews: In general, what kind of makeup is the ideal James Bond girl associated with?
Virginie Rivière: A James Bond girl's makeup must be simple yet elegant. It has to be sophisticated and polished, for a natural effect. That is the hardest thing for a makeup artist to achieve.
R: What is the most important thing to consider to achieve the perfect James Bond Girl style?
VR: Without a doubt, the complexion. It has to be perfect.
R: James Bond girls were either very fair or very tan; which is better? And how can we recreate it?
VR: I favor a tan, which is more fitting for a James Bond girl. The first step toward achieving a perfectly tanned complexion is to choose a foundation that is close to your natural color. Next, you need to structure the face by defining the light and dark zones. Bronzing powder is a way to add a little color while keeping a natural look, but don't use it on the whole face. It's best to apply it in certain areas to bring out the facial structure.

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R: What about the eyes?
VR: The main difficulty is that the eye makeup has look natural yet sophisticated. I think the best way to achieve that is by using mascara, which needs to be lengthening. As for the eyeshadow, the colors should be fairly natural but with a luminous effect. You can use a touch of black, but it should be smoky. On the other hand, the ideal James Bond girl's eyebrows must be perfectly defined.
R: A perfect pout is needed for seducing 007. How should it be done?
VR: I definitely do not see red lipstick on the ideal James Bond girl. But the lips should be lined for a long-lasting effect. Again, color must be natural and luminous. I don't think red is suitable because James Bond girls often convey a slightly masculine image.
R: There are two types of Bond girls: the good girls ad the spies. How can you show the difference?
VR: The "good" James Bond girls should opt for a light and fresh-faced look, whereas the others need more structured make-up, and definitely tanner skin.
R: What should a James Bond girl always carry with her?
VR: A bronzing powder for a matte effect and lengthening mascara.

United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection

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R: It may not be your specialty, but what is the most appropriate hairstyle for these femmes fatales?
VR: I would choose a messy hairstyle. Once again, a natural look. I could also see a masculine hairstyle, like Halle Berry's. She has that simple, natural style that defines the ideal James Bond girl.
R: So, to you, Halle Berry is the closest to perfection?
VR: Indeed. Halle Berry is the first one who comes to my mind when I think of James Bond girls. There is also Sophie Marceau, a much softer beauty.
R: Which celebrity who hasn't appeared alongside 007 could become the ultimate James Bond girl?
VR: (Long pause) I think Uma Thurman would be a perfect James Bond girl. She is the opposite of Halle Berry, which could make for an interesting contrast in terms of makeup -- especially with her light-colored eyes.

Halle Berry

Saturday, 14 July 2012