The Side Braid: What Can’t It Do?

For celebs, we imagine any widely photographed event that doesn’t involve a red-carpet premiere poses a quandary: how best to not overdo it with event hair and makeup but still look camera ready—and flawless. Emmy Rossum came up with a good solution at the Darker Side of Green climate change debate in New York last night, battling the damp, windy temps with natural texture and an adorable loose side braid at the hairline. Clean skin, a few lashings of mascara, and a strong brow finished the look. What do you think of her simple, sweet style?