AceShowbiz - Model Bella Hadid turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival this year, stepping out in a daring tan halter dress by Saint Laurent. Known for her stunning fashion choices, Hadid matched the dress with tan heels, embodying old Hollywood glamour with her hair styled in loose waves and parted to the side.

Once a regular at the prestigious film festival, Hadid skipped last year's event and the Met Gala, sparking curiosity among her fans. During an interview with Allure at the end of April, she revealed the reasons behind her hiatus from the modeling world.

"After 10 years of modeling, I realized I was putting so much energy and love and effort into something that, in the long run, wasn't necessarily giving it back to me," she shared. This introspective moment led her to move to Texas, where her partner, Adan Banuelos, resides.

Hadid reflected on her new life in Texas, expressing how much she enjoys a simpler lifestyle that includes doing her own hair and makeup and spending quality time with friends. "Just as I have styled myself for years now - which I still do - I love being able to do my own hair and makeup, be happy with how I look, and get ready with my girlfriends here in Texas. We have the best time, and I never feel like I need to do too much," she revealed.

This shift in her lifestyle has also had a significant impact on her mental well-being. "For the first time now, I'm not putting on a fake face," Hadid added. "If I don't feel good, I won't go. If I don't feel good, I take time for myself." "And I've never had the opportunity to do that or say that before. Now when anybody sees me in pictures and they say, I look happy, I genuinely am. I am feeling better; my bad days now were my old good days."

Bella Hadid's return to Cannes featured not just a striking fashion statement but also a testament to her personal growth and renewed focus on mental health. Her journey serves as an inspiring reminder: sometimes, taking a step back is the most crucial step forward.