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From the start, Selena Gomez has always been vocal about the mission of Rare Beauty. And last night, she reminded us all just how powerful it is. Bringing together the worlds of beauty, philanthropy, and entertainment for a night of conversation, performance, and fundraising, the founder hosted her third annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit. And, in true hostess form, she pulled out not one, but two romantic looks for the occasion.
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Styled by Erin Walsh, Gomez’s main look of the evening featured a mauve minidress and matching accents, courtesy of Danielle Frankel. Constructed from a silk twill wool, the custom gown had a wide, high neckline and deep open back, covered slightly by the accompanying floor-length shawl, which swept dramatically as she walked the carpet.
The actor’s satin pumps, designed with a sculptural peel-away detail, were hand-dyed for a perfect color match. She added some sparkle with her Effy Jewelry diamonds, gave her bob a classic blowout, and posed for photos with the benefit’s performers, Laufey and The Marias. (And, of course, she snapped a photo or two with her husband Benny Blanco.)
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Later, after a sneaky quick change, Gomez showed up on stage in another minidress look—this time in fall’s favorite burgundy shade. The sleeveless number also kept up her shawl streak, with a silk scarf neckline draped down her back. The Only Murders in the Building star kept her jewelry the same, but pulled her hair into a low bun. And in terms of makeup, Rare Beauty actually shared her entire routine, from primer to perfume.
The Rare Impact Fund, a charitable organization linked to Rare Beauty, was founded five years ago with a goal of expanding access to mental health resources for young people around the world. Today, it supports 30 nonprofit organizations, reaching 2 million individuals globally.