Behind the Scenes of Paige DeSorbo’sPeople StyleWatchShoot

Mar. 15, 2025

Paige DeSorbo gets glam for People StyleWatch’s Denim Issue Fall 2024.Photo:Colette Aboussouan

Colette Aboussouan

It was a triple-H day in New York City (that would be hazy, hotandhumid) and thanks to a malfunctioning A/C, it was even more scorching inside the building where the PEOPLE StyleWatch shoot was taking place.

“At one point we clocked that it was almost 100 degrees inside,” recalls makeup artistSierra Matthews. “On top of that, we were shooting for fall, so she had all these layers on. The fact that the girl did not sweat at all was a miracle.”

Matthews prepped her skin withWeleda Skin Food, saying, “It’s a staple in all my glam. It’s almost like a primer, but it’s a heavy duty moisturizer. On a day like today, when you’re touching up a million times, having something that’s really grippy underneath is going to help her last all day.” She applied a light layer ofMake Beauty Diffusion Dewand usedCharlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish powderfor touch ups.

Hairstylist Mitchell Ramazon touches up Paige DeSorbo’s hair on set of her People StyleWatch Fall 2024 cover shoot. Paige wears a Rue Sophie skirt, Icon Denim corset and Loren Stewart earrings.Colette Aboussouan

She focused on DeSorbo’s eyes, taking a page fromOliva Culpo’s wedding makeupplaybook and forgoing mascara. “Paige has such a beautiful eye shape, and these dark rich eyes that she doesn’t need that much product on them,” she explained. Instead, she highlighted them using used a mix of hues from two different Dior Backstage Glow Palettes (in shades 001 and 002) andPat McGrath Labs Mothership Eyeshadow Palette in Subliminal.

The final touch: A swipe ofChanel Baume Essentiel, a moisturizing highlighting balm, on the star’s cheekbones. “I wanted to make sure that they were hitting the light in the right way and the Chanel stick really does a beautiful job of making everything look dewy," she says.

Hairstylist Mitchell Ramazon and stylist Natalie Cantell prep Paige DeSorbo (wearing an Alaïa top, SIR. pants, and JENNY BIRD jewelry) on set of her People StyleWatch Fall 2024 cover shoot.Colette Aboussouan

When it came to DeSorbo’s hair, stylistMitchell Ramazonwent for “movement and body” so she could “toss it around” during the shoot. After curling each section of hair, he twisted it around his finger and secured it with a clip to let it cool. Then, he brushed out the curls and sprayed them withLiving Proof Flex Hairspray.

For her bangs, he applied a bit ofLiving Proof Texturizing Foamand used a flat brush and blowdryer to smooth out any cowlicks. He finished with a small round brush to add the perfect amount of bend.

Stylist Natalie Cantell and Paige DeSorbo (dressed in a Sportmax top and skirt, Coach bag, TOTEME pumps, AIRE sunglasses, JENNY BIRD bracelet and a Cartier ring) on set of the People StyleWatch 2024 cover shoot.Colette Aboussouan

Of all the chic styles, it’s no surprise that DeSorbo gravitated towards the Alaïa draped denim top. “It’s such a unique piece,” says Cantell. “At first it reads a little dramatic, but it’s ultimately so chic and sophisticated, you can’t help but feel good in it.”

Cantell also incorporated some of the upcoming season’s biggest trends into DeSorbo’s looks, and promises they’re easy to do in real life.

“Burgundy is about to make a big entrance for fall, it’s going to feel like a neutral,” she says. Another hot tip: keep wearing your cream-colored summer denim well into fall," because it “gives fall looks a fresh lift, whether you’re pairing it with colors or neutrals.” Lastly, she says you can’t go wrong with a denim jacket in a non-traditional shape or silhouette, like the Zimmermann and Acler styles DeSorbo modeled in the shoot.

CreditsPhotographerColette AboussouanCinematographerJosh HerzogHairMitchell RamazonMakeupSierra MatthewsStylistNatalie Cantell

Credits

PhotographerColette AboussouanCinematographerJosh HerzogHairMitchell RamazonMakeupSierra MatthewsStylistNatalie Cantell

PhotographerColette Aboussouan

CinematographerJosh Herzog

HairMitchell Ramazon

MakeupSierra Matthews

StylistNatalie Cantell

source: people.com