Is it just me, or has the classic red lip not yet made a full recovery since COVID?

I’m guilty of overlooking red lipstick these last few years, andAriana Grandehas been, too.

But it’s Grande’s lipstick that’s especially striking in its novelty.

ariana grande with high ponytail and eyeliner

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Interestingly to me, at least Grande has also done something unexpected with her hair.

She’s wearing her usual slicked-back, super-long ponytail, yes, but look at thehair tie.

No, really you might actually see the hair tie.

Ariana Grande waving in a strapless black dress and gloves

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In fact, I think I’ll pair a red lip with a casual hair elastic tonight.

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