Olivia Palermo heads to the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Photo:Courtesy of Johannes Huebl

Courtesy of Johannes Huebl
Olivia Palermoknows how to make an entrance — and for her trip to theFinalmente L’Albapremiere at the Venice Film Festival, she took PEOPLE inside the prep behind that unforgettable moment.
Thefounder and CCO of the Olivia Palermo Groupand her husband Johannes Huebl attended the premiere as guests of Campari.
The couple arrived in Venice the morning of the event from Munich, where they had a brief respite after the F1 Grand Prix in Amsterdam.
As Palermo had been traveling, Giambattista Valli and Tamara Ralph “were both kind enough” to send gowns to the “stunning”Venice Venice Hotelwhere she was staying, Palermo tells PEOPLE.
01of 09The Squad’s All HereOlivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Johannes Huebl"After a quick bite to eat, I got into the glam chair with my long time European makeup artistSam Tsan, a lead pro artist at Charlotte Tilbury, and hairstylistPhilipp Verheyen. I always listen to electronic house music (more melodic than dance though) to keep the vibes energized as its a long night ahead."
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The Squad’s All Here
Olivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Johannes Huebl

“After a quick bite to eat, I got into the glam chair with my long time European makeup artistSam Tsan, a lead pro artist at Charlotte Tilbury, and hairstylistPhilipp Verheyen. I always listen to electronic house music (more melodic than dance though) to keep the vibes energized as its a long night ahead.”
02of 09Makeup Must-HavesOlivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Sam Tsan"I love aCharlotte Tilburyglam table! I’ve known Charlotte herself forever, and even have my ownHot Lips shade “In Love with Olivia,“but tonight was all about their iconic Pillowtalk shade and overall red carpet glam. Sam is so talented, she has been doing my makeup when I am in Europe for probably over a decade now.”
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Makeup Must-Haves
Olivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Sam Tsan

Courtesy of Sam Tsan
“I love aCharlotte Tilburyglam table! I’ve known Charlotte herself forever, and even have my ownHot Lips shade “In Love with Olivia,“but tonight was all about their iconic Pillowtalk shade and overall red carpet glam. Sam is so talented, she has been doing my makeup when I am in Europe for probably over a decade now.”
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One Major Gown
Olivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Olivia Palermo

Courtesy of Olivia Palermo
04of 09Final TouchesOlivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Johannes Huebl"Tamara Ralph, whose debut show I attended during Paris Couture in July, arranged for a seamstress to meet me and do a proper fitting. My fashion philosophy is no matter whether something is from Zara or Couture, proper tailoring is essential!”
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Final Touches

“Tamara Ralph, whose debut show I attended during Paris Couture in July, arranged for a seamstress to meet me and do a proper fitting. My fashion philosophy is no matter whether something is from Zara or Couture, proper tailoring is essential!”
05of 09Gem of a NecklaceOlivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Olivia Palermo"No red carpet look is complete without a little glitz! And I am most definitely a jewelry girl. While my new short hair is great for an earring moment, I think the neckline of the dress called for a necklace. The vivid pink of the rubellite in this yellow goldMarco Bicegoconvertible lariat pendant fit the bill perfectly.” [Palermo paired the eye-catching piece with a stack of gold and diamond Marco Bicego rings.]
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Gem of a Necklace

“No red carpet look is complete without a little glitz! And I am most definitely a jewelry girl. While my new short hair is great for an earring moment, I think the neckline of the dress called for a necklace. The vivid pink of the rubellite in this yellow goldMarco Bicegoconvertible lariat pendant fit the bill perfectly.” [Palermo paired the eye-catching piece with a stack of gold and diamond Marco Bicego rings.]
06of 09Ready for Her Close UpOlivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Philipp Verheyen"After I munched on a few macadamia nuts and finished my oat milk cappuccino it was time for final looks!”
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Ready for Her Close Up
Olivia Palermo gets ready to attend the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Vilm Festival.Courtesy of Philipp Verheyen

Courtesy of Philipp Verheyen
“After I munched on a few macadamia nuts and finished my oat milk cappuccino it was time for final looks!”
07of 09Riding in StyleOlivia Palermo and husband Johannes Huebl head to the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Courtesy of Jeoffrey Romano"And off my husband, Johannes Huebl, and I went into the Venetian sunset via water taxi!"
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Riding in Style
Olivia Palermo and husband Johannes Huebl head to the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Courtesy of Jeoffrey Romano

Courtesy of Jeoffrey Romano
“And off my husband, Johannes Huebl, and I went into the Venetian sunset via water taxi!”
08of 09Almost ThereOlivia Palermo heads to the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Courtesy of Johannes Huebl"Keeping the glam safe while en route to the theater. See you on the red carpet!"
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Almost There
Olivia Palermo heads to the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Courtesy of Johannes Huebl

“Keeping the glam safe while en route to the theater. See you on the red carpet!”
09of 09Lights, Camera, Action!Olivia Palermo attends the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage"The pink hue really complimented my recent tan (thank you Comporta!). Overall, I just felt really pretty and confident."
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Olivia Palermo attends the ‘Finalmente L’Alba’ premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Daniele Venturelli/WireImage
“The pink hue really complimented my recent tan (thank you Comporta!). Overall, I just felt really pretty and confident.”
source: people.com