Media Platforms Design Team

Modern Family star Julie Bowen's half-up style looks surprisingly modern and chic. The combination of just-enough tousled texture, height at the crown, and tucked-back bangs elevates this middle school favorite to the height of red carpet gorgeous — of course, her subtle, brown smoky eye and stunning J. Mendel gown didn't hurt either.

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