Girls in the Beauty Department

Can You Believe THIS Is Rooney Mara? Her Vibe is So Different—So Chic and Non-Dragon-Tattoo-y!

It appears I got very used to seeing Rooney Mara all done up in her Lisbeth Girl with the Dragon Tattoo hair and makeup because this shot of her taken over the weekend stopped me in my tracks: With very clean eye makeup and a sleek pulled-back hairstyle, she looks so sophisticated and elegant...and, is it me, or kinda French? A very big departure from the funky eye makeup (see here) and dark lips (see here) she was wearing a year ago. She's striking either way, but she just looks so sweet here! Amazing what laying off the eyeliner pencil can do from time to time, don't you think? Always fun to change things up a little. Photos:Getty Images

It appears I got very used to seeing Rooney Mara all done up in her Lisbeth *Girl with the Dragon Tattoo * hair and makeup because this shot of her taken over the weekend stopped me in my tracks:

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 14: Actress Rooney Mara attends the 2012 Dubai International Film Festival, Dubai Cares and Oxfam "One Night to Change Lives" Charity Gala at the Armani Hotel on December 14, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DIFF)

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*With very clean eye makeup and a sleek pulled-back hairstyle, she looks so sophisticated and elegant...and, is it me, or kinda French? A very big departure from the funky eye makeup (see here) and dark lips (see here) she was wearing a year ago. She's striking either way, but she just looks so sweet here! *

Amazing what laying off the eyeliner pencil can do from time to time, don't you think? Always fun to change things up a little.

Photos:Getty Images