A Break Away

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUChQT_djK9wQSFDBp-PzW_Stj5GS4rHf1CmGM9xGK976XR55VU1oj6tqJkA6gkrPu7zNyQjtzFX-IRBG4qWCSsLJOd1zLGBpBFr33p3_avGhA9Dys9bRk71O8D3y0BujMn04_bX1fcDx/s1600/bon+voyage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUChQT_djK9wQSFDBp-PzW_Stj5GS4rHf1CmGM9xGK976XR55VU1oj6tqJkA6gkrPu7zNyQjtzFX-IRBG4qWCSsLJOd1zLGBpBFr33p3_avGhA9Dys9bRk71O8D3y0BujMn04_bX1fcDx/s640/bon+voyage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Dearest Friends,</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am heading off for the next few weeks on a little globe-trotting adventure...I plan on taking many photos and hope to have a few exciting tales to share. While I'm away, I have scheduled a few weekly posts for you to read, just in case you need a fashion fix ;)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will dearly miss you all and will probably get serious withdrawal symptoms from not visiting your blogs everyday. I promise to reply to your comments as soon as I get back. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I hope you will not forget to browse through </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Frills & Thrills </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">every once in a while.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you for your constant kindness and support, it is much appreciated. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Until we meet again...</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Au revoir,</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sam</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span>

A Break Away

Dearest Friends, I am heading off for the next few weeks on a little globe-trotting adventure...I plan on taking many photos and hope to hav...

Read more »

Cover Girls June 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are on the brink of a new month and with that comes a parade of striking Summer covers. These are a few from around the globe that sparked my interest this June.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcaZzhKA7-3lZYZtwbbL-3sSB_EkyAtgKMQj7TtZxAfSVxqEX36ceXf4-URCg3qpLoOp47T2IJU7QNs8fnBHmKx7AulH4zArqQBF7k6xR4dCwkbf54gBt088GayFQ1DyGyFY8PZ5E4NA5/s1600/june3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZcaZzhKA7-3lZYZtwbbL-3sSB_EkyAtgKMQj7TtZxAfSVxqEX36ceXf4-URCg3qpLoOp47T2IJU7QNs8fnBHmKx7AulH4zArqQBF7k6xR4dCwkbf54gBt088GayFQ1DyGyFY8PZ5E4NA5/s640/june3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stunning Brazilian model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Ana Beatriz Barros </span></b>lends herself to <i>Elle Brazil's </i>June 2012 issue, dressed in in a minted green Versace sheath dress, flecked with tiny gold studs. The dress is seen on US native Jasmine Tookes on the catwalk.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDAD_GyOuAe5CYKC8IAC4PNuGnARPEejLhE7ryVtDzUMmUSFoJthaMyw4LFydROrPHwbmgGlBGoaKj5nrUG3Y8N4kL_EbDLxI0ygr-32EsErSTVpXwY0hGhcP_tvyPL6YfGJgzgUPbzoF/s1600/june1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDAD_GyOuAe5CYKC8IAC4PNuGnARPEejLhE7ryVtDzUMmUSFoJthaMyw4LFydROrPHwbmgGlBGoaKj5nrUG3Y8N4kL_EbDLxI0ygr-32EsErSTVpXwY0hGhcP_tvyPL6YfGJgzgUPbzoF/s640/june1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Moss</span></b> was also styled in an aqua lime piece from Versace's Spring 2012 collection. She appeared in the low-neck, gold studded dress with pleated skirt on the cover of <i>Vogue UK</i>. Dutch model Nimue Smit wears the runway look.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zVZWsUltLaOIzkH4PkfM2raza_WLGMo1kQrqpWHLFUfKZZlArBPO4Tkx17FpljJwZwgzu5hB2uUWPYFUgvmAjIYUYGVTNYY_tuZdshpPaAOC2L9MU7_zu8mILPWzBVnD_f-QyNTwXwjr/s1600/june5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7zVZWsUltLaOIzkH4PkfM2raza_WLGMo1kQrqpWHLFUfKZZlArBPO4Tkx17FpljJwZwgzu5hB2uUWPYFUgvmAjIYUYGVTNYY_tuZdshpPaAOC2L9MU7_zu8mILPWzBVnD_f-QyNTwXwjr/s640/june5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Making her second feature for the month of June, Kate Moss was coated in a flurry of feathers courtesy of Alexander McQueen for the cover of <i>Harper's Bazaar </i>US<i> </i>magazine.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQ64hQEYj2rUW1fE_fvE0brU0SYxh0ngduOUpUwn8s6woQgLIXacx4yzZZNdoMOo7rnko9LwsNu_RC49vqicF-nQV4DXwO4pen73r74flzSTvBTIjOdgBjX_Lt2uFKdmN0R9rdJ9eeQZ2/s1600/june6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQ64hQEYj2rUW1fE_fvE0brU0SYxh0ngduOUpUwn8s6woQgLIXacx4yzZZNdoMOo7rnko9LwsNu_RC49vqicF-nQV4DXwO4pen73r74flzSTvBTIjOdgBjX_Lt2uFKdmN0R9rdJ9eeQZ2/s640/june6.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">French beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Constance Jablonski </span></b>wears an attractive ensemble by Burberry Prorsum for <i>Vogue Turkey</i>. Her fitted SS12 dress has a knotted cut-out neckline and striped skirt. Joan Smalls models the runway look.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QyVCGPX9m0QexzmhTZG6b0y6istsz-kZmankcey4I0BY2moBkTlcHr2ELKpiSi8NoXGu1Gfq_HVKNkyzk5Gnn_CIJXxGzrF5I7iSd8WDKYoFQp-6cWarMntp4j6SXoqqh51mpyGCL_2K/s1600/june8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1QyVCGPX9m0QexzmhTZG6b0y6istsz-kZmankcey4I0BY2moBkTlcHr2ELKpiSi8NoXGu1Gfq_HVKNkyzk5Gnn_CIJXxGzrF5I7iSd8WDKYoFQp-6cWarMntp4j6SXoqqh51mpyGCL_2K/s640/june8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">'Rock 'n Roll Gold' are the themes of two <i>Vogue</i> covers for June. To the left is model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Daria Werbowy</span></b>, decked in a striking geo-metallic print Balmain jacket with fringed sleeves. She was captured for the cover of <i>Vogue Australia</i>. South African export <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Candice Swanepoel</span></b> shines on the cover of <i>Vogue Japan</i>, in very-renowned-by-now Gucci flapper fringed dress. Incidentally, both these outfits were worn by Natasha Poly (pictured right) on the runway.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyUARNiIfhxw54RE5HwwQLCjyCv9VgvvPz_kFYQ4d-PhGn9YaXVa87pxPtLOSVQj6cfd7Qip69dNRjn1oFP_KkSmcs9LvJo79smDOkYySkI81nUK756NZdTXfCQnh-dO9FA6RlMJF8kGw/s1600/june9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyUARNiIfhxw54RE5HwwQLCjyCv9VgvvPz_kFYQ4d-PhGn9YaXVa87pxPtLOSVQj6cfd7Qip69dNRjn1oFP_KkSmcs9LvJo79smDOkYySkI81nUK756NZdTXfCQnh-dO9FA6RlMJF8kGw/s640/june9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Two blue shaded, optical illusion print dresses make the trend cut this June. On the left is German dame <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Toni Garrn</span></b> in a one-shouldered swirl edged Stella McCartney number, for <i>Vogue Spain</i>. To the right, on the cover of <i>Flare Canada</i> is actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brooklyn Decker </span></b>in an enigmatic zip-front dress by Peter Pilotto.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_Ygj1bCnMv4-8yeTDM077CtXM8o_3x32RPM7pw9SU-2_9yvXK3w1nDop0688n3cUXRJX-6NkO7XwKb2m2QnBvL5qfJKEuxbgR8gB9LKRwBhDrCNwS4zPLmHaXbqgWSTfW2BiWY9KGd3q/s1600/june11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_Ygj1bCnMv4-8yeTDM077CtXM8o_3x32RPM7pw9SU-2_9yvXK3w1nDop0688n3cUXRJX-6NkO7XwKb2m2QnBvL5qfJKEuxbgR8gB9LKRwBhDrCNwS4zPLmHaXbqgWSTfW2BiWY9KGd3q/s640/june11.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">With her movie 'Snow White and the Huntsmen' almost out, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kristen Stewart </span></b>graces two <i>Elle </i>covers for June 2012. For <i>Elle UK</i> the brunette actress wore an all white perforated knit crop top and skirt by Jil Sander. Sporting a complete opposite look for the US version, Kristen was glamed up in a black sequined Ralph Lauren dress.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fUW0CPmQ1Qs_olQWwMtoXeMj1MXzfmuwYdWFwnPrFLqM0Rsx6f04wSt7R99x7ZBQDreaJkItVGepIJCf7-dwhnWVWFbY6AdwEWZje_gFw3HyU5oLPcRo75sUSFCNjX96oJebB9rvZOwh/s1600/june12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fUW0CPmQ1Qs_olQWwMtoXeMj1MXzfmuwYdWFwnPrFLqM0Rsx6f04wSt7R99x7ZBQDreaJkItVGepIJCf7-dwhnWVWFbY6AdwEWZje_gFw3HyU5oLPcRo75sUSFCNjX96oJebB9rvZOwh/s640/june12.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Alba</span></b> shows off her sexier side for <i>Marie Claire</i> magazine USA, posing in a burgundy-plum <i>Versus</i> Fall 2012 look with lace-up open back. Icelandic model Kolfinna K walks the runway in the sassy dress.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMmL4uFn5YS7gyMaTFjjmDLdSboGJd7w_obyb8Y4m03K_eyrnM8UK0nYuEP9l_6AQjOmMjJoYfoiFcvjWu1anXsDr8_K2oZEBgU6rSTVr30FkncsuM3Ym0MPReFvql14vn5l_fzfISNBl/s1600/june+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMmL4uFn5YS7gyMaTFjjmDLdSboGJd7w_obyb8Y4m03K_eyrnM8UK0nYuEP9l_6AQjOmMjJoYfoiFcvjWu1anXsDr8_K2oZEBgU6rSTVr30FkncsuM3Ym0MPReFvql14vn5l_fzfISNBl/s640/june+2.jpg" width="452" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Two pastel pretty looks from Prada's Spring 2012 collection gain attention for June. Top: Gracing the cover of <i>Marie Claire Hong Kong</i> is Asian beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Gaile Lok</span></b>. She wears a lace pleated dress in lemon, pink and powder blue. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Claire Danes</span></b> is the cover girl of choice for <i>Harper's Bazaar Russia</i>. The Homeland actress is dressed in a silken rose pink car-print bodysuit with whimsy matching coat and bejewelled belt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If all these magazines were on the same newsstand, which one would you pick up first?</span>

Cover Girls June 2012

We are on the brink of a new month and with that comes a parade of striking Summer covers. These are a few from around the globe that sparke...

Read more »

Tuesday Thrills - Oonagh by Nanette Lepore

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">American designer Nanette Lepore is known for her contemporary and feminine clothing line, which is a regular feature on New York fashion week. Stepping off the runway and onto the streets, Nanette has created a diffusion line, which brings her bold, attractive designs to a wider market. The brand has been aptly named 'Oonagh', meaning 'pure' in Scottish, which happens to be the perfect term to describe it. With minimalism on her mind, Nanette presents clean, unfussy lines, saturated in bright colours and portrayed by simple prints. Anything striped and I am sold. This is a view into the current <i>Oonagh</i> collection.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGglDv7VJbyzjSZIr98-04c_r9RDS0q_isIoMo_MZw-cXxkgbfUavDxF7T68ulbtPhn3ZZp1NOxztVnwLQ60S_9BPjVk3Xznt1CXBn57b8x4M9amalwzdoIbbBphyphenhyphenQVaC8NFpHSrfCwEuJ/s1600/oonagh1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGglDv7VJbyzjSZIr98-04c_r9RDS0q_isIoMo_MZw-cXxkgbfUavDxF7T68ulbtPhn3ZZp1NOxztVnwLQ60S_9BPjVk3Xznt1CXBn57b8x4M9amalwzdoIbbBphyphenhyphenQVaC8NFpHSrfCwEuJ/s640/oonagh1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Marc</span></i> striped tank top with fringed neck. $98  <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Davis</span></i> floral silk shorts. $168</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Roy</i></span> floral printed dress in icy blue and red. $248</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dean </span></i>maxi dress with twisted neckline in red licorice. $168</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. Sassy <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Paul</span></i> jumpsuit in a combination of red licorice and icy blue. $348</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Oliver</span> button-up blouse in the icy blue with contrasting red collar. $168</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. Red licorice and icy blue striped <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Leon</span></i> maxi dress with cross-neck design. $168</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Rkgx4GGSMUWEeklhOiG32vpLamvi-_JgJKMLH913ouL7Be_bnlQ4t7IkWCg5Hs7ofgiIv6Lw2XKxafStaeKkpHc8ShJnRmtvebon2mR2ni-1Y-1XWU0YLS6EQzOSykhHy3rIFAtQ9CYd/s1600/oonagh2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Rkgx4GGSMUWEeklhOiG32vpLamvi-_JgJKMLH913ouL7Be_bnlQ4t7IkWCg5Hs7ofgiIv6Lw2XKxafStaeKkpHc8ShJnRmtvebon2mR2ni-1Y-1XWU0YLS6EQzOSykhHy3rIFAtQ9CYd/s640/oonagh2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Matthew</span></i> black and white floral dress with cut-outs. $248</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Kaleo </span></i>striped sleeveless jersey top. $98  <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><i>Jayden</i></span> asymmetric black skirt. $178</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Richard </span></i>black and white sleeveless top with open back. $188. Worn with a striped <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Rocco</span></i> pleated skirt. $98</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Dennis</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span>black pleated dress with asymmetrical hemline. $178</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Hudson</span></i> colourblock gown in black with neon pink contrast trim. $328 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12. Striped three-quarter-sleeve dress, great to style up with neon accessories. $178</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahbeyvrlzvzzXQXoIi6iJa1JYVKrvl5sU2JXmbcpJOsEbXmvmZv32mu6EwNNUdgIqdHSgJglOjHrYKnO96MS9LQy_hig47y55DUhHfSGesJ5-GtMJuT6hHazFoqi8qJB6dIqp3hviJ-oT/s1600/oonagh4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahbeyvrlzvzzXQXoIi6iJa1JYVKrvl5sU2JXmbcpJOsEbXmvmZv32mu6EwNNUdgIqdHSgJglOjHrYKnO96MS9LQy_hig47y55DUhHfSGesJ5-GtMJuT6hHazFoqi8qJB6dIqp3hviJ-oT/s640/oonagh4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13. Hot pink <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Brody</span></i> off-the shoulder silk belted dress with button-front and ruffle neck. $258</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14. Cerise version of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Hudson</span> maxi dress, with contrast orange trim. $328</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Cove</span></i> printed maxi dress. A technicolor honeycomb patterned dress with pockets. $348</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Ricky</span></i> colour-block knit dress in fiesta pink, yellow and blue. $228</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">17. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">S</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">igurd </span>silk dress with front frill in seafoam blue. $248</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">18. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Pierce</span></i> colour-block bustier top with zip-up front. $128. Worn with a prettily printed <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Riley </span></i>silk skirt. $248</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To purchase one of these playful <i>and</i> practical looks, visit <a href="http://www.nanettelepore.com/">Nanettelepore.com</a> The line is also sold on various department store websites such as <i>Revolveclothing</i>, <i>Neiman Marcus</i> and <i>Bloomingdales</i>. Being a subset of a designer brand, the price range is high, but most of these pieces are seasonless and an investment to your wardrobe.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Happy Shopping!</i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Tuesday Thrills - Oonagh by Nanette Lepore

American designer Nanette Lepore is known for her contemporary and feminine clothing line, which is a regular feature on New York fashion we...

Read more »

Who Wore Balmain Better?

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Who Wore It Better?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Balmain Resort 2012 Dress</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Six stylish celebrities, One <i>Balmain</i> dress...this is a 'Who Wore it Better' of epic proportions. Of the entire Balmain Resort 2012 collection, this glittering dress has had the most outings on the red carpet. The white long sleeved mini with low v-neck is richly embroidered with a sort-of tribal gold metallic design. The first to wear the dress was actress Zoe Saldana and ten months later, Kim Kardashian. With four more in between.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTLMGYdFf71fOqW2TrqFunFh1VYDeO55LSQfGjhm38BmsP2-_Eq8TWHaf78YREpSrhqR-dDKqM2tr6AYT-uNLSMIYZkMs7YUQMnWdDVMNsLJ3glMkcylptuNnJHErXMHN1nkcPc4so1qy/s1600/balmain1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTLMGYdFf71fOqW2TrqFunFh1VYDeO55LSQfGjhm38BmsP2-_Eq8TWHaf78YREpSrhqR-dDKqM2tr6AYT-uNLSMIYZkMs7YUQMnWdDVMNsLJ3glMkcylptuNnJHErXMHN1nkcPc4so1qy/s640/balmain1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Always one to start a trend, <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Zoe Saldana</span></b> was first spotted in the mini on 22nd August 2011. Zoe's look divulged from the original, as it had a flowing white chiffon train attached to it. Multi-strap black sandals were her choice of heel.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Creative director for Vogue Japan,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anna Dello Russo</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wore the Balmain dress a month after Zoe, on 26 September 2011, for a 'casual day' out during Milan Fashion Week. Strappy golden yellow <i>Chrissie Morris</i> sandals, <i>Victoria Beckham</i> sunglasses and a gold <i>Bottega Veneta</i> clutch complete Anna's outfit.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In November 2011,<i> Victoria's Secret</i> model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Joan Smalls</span></b> dressed in the little gold dress, pairing it with an <i>Alexander Wang</i> envelope clutch and silver ankle-strap sandals.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FiQo29sKOckhS-D7O8kqjZlSYSmVUkeEb9MvCJ3QRUhfWezYNfwPBn0tDftvhClkm1BOAHFG-t-J4a3B4tWn9jVNNCn-UCJyGqiECHnJMeYFXTci6Q-a-gAzXIz1pT4VEsvkeLtBPVcV/s1600/balmain2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FiQo29sKOckhS-D7O8kqjZlSYSmVUkeEb9MvCJ3QRUhfWezYNfwPBn0tDftvhClkm1BOAHFG-t-J4a3B4tWn9jVNNCn-UCJyGqiECHnJMeYFXTci6Q-a-gAzXIz1pT4VEsvkeLtBPVcV/s640/balmain2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just two weeks after Joan wore the dress, her fellow <i>Victoria's Secret</i> colleague, Brazilian beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Alessandra Ambrosio</span></b> opted for the exact same look. Her accessories included nude peep-toe Vita platforms by <i>Jimmy Choo</i> and a tan <i>Valentino </i>studded leather clutch bag.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next in line, we saw <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Katy Perry</span></b> don the dress during Paris Fashion Week in March this year. The only difference with Katy's look is that the colours are inverted. She walked in <i>Christian Louboutin</i> sandals and carried a gold box clutch by <i>Salvatore Ferragamo</i>. With the ink blue hair, doesn't it makes her seem like part of a showgirl act?</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Kim Kardashian</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> was the last starlet to wear the glitzy dress, at an event in Cannes last week (23 May 2012). Kim added a pair of black satin </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Balmain</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> boots to the mix.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5NSR_wgLx_Glm8Q7VEs69RKVqTChluicy6Hc7ajbjxdJ9PihI0NHaADEvsoHZoJIYBGfrNaUp6gr10VILT3wLn7lQ3Dx-7tAURC2CIm8xqHX6VQSck4GoMQqNqMfM5elWG_rwHlnHiSH/s1600/kasia+struss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5NSR_wgLx_Glm8Q7VEs69RKVqTChluicy6Hc7ajbjxdJ9PihI0NHaADEvsoHZoJIYBGfrNaUp6gr10VILT3wLn7lQ3Dx-7tAURC2CIm8xqHX6VQSck4GoMQqNqMfM5elWG_rwHlnHiSH/s1600/kasia+struss.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The dress as seen on Polish model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kasia Struss</span></b>, from the Balmain Resort 2012 collection. It features a white leather double buckle belt. Her matching embellished footwear seemed a more appropriate fit than all the other looks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Would it be cheating to say I preferred this dress as it was originally shown on the model? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I had to pick from all six, I would have to say Anna Dello Russo. The woman is 50 years old, yet she rocks this swanky gold look (in the daytime nonetheless), as good as, if not better than the others who are 20 years her junior.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What are your thoughts?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Who Wore Balmain Better?

Who Wore It Better? Balmain Resort 2012 Dress Six stylish celebrities, One Balmain dress...this is a 'Who Wore it Better' of epic p...

Read more »

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part Three

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Cannes Film Festival 2012</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Three</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our journey across the Cannes Red Carpet continues with Part Three of all the evening glamour. I have never seen more Roberto Cavalli or Pucci dresses all in the same week and in the same place before. These are some of the stand-out gowns over the past few days. For the previous chapter in my Cannes coverage, visit </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/05/cannes-film-festival-2012-part-two.html">here</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Click on the pictures to zoom in.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcVucRxQBbLrB0FMqoLO_Uok9xcGMGhAPD6gZ1EjKrJmGkJI1mTjnN4QT2Zrs09EDvRf17yyg2W-u3vGoD_fxIx6_cohGEhWzEbiyP68cr4N1JCSBROdT4g2MOYoXdVu7qqzAcpsIBXKj/s1600/cannes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcVucRxQBbLrB0FMqoLO_Uok9xcGMGhAPD6gZ1EjKrJmGkJI1mTjnN4QT2Zrs09EDvRf17yyg2W-u3vGoD_fxIx6_cohGEhWzEbiyP68cr4N1JCSBROdT4g2MOYoXdVu7qqzAcpsIBXKj/s640/cannes1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Very Versace. </span>Rose McGowan</b> was shaded in a sugary pink chiffon <i>Atelier Versace </i>gown with romantic train. Dutch model <b>Doutzen Kroes</b> looked statuesque in a sculpted white strapless gown with metal inserts. Brazilian model <b>Isabeli Fontana</b> vividly lit up the event in a mint green dress with gold studded bodice and thigh baring slit. <b>Milla Jovovich</b> was another star to wear <i>Versace</i>, her futuristic metallic gown featured exaggerated 3D arches on the hip. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIis2rCOJqpFZ3OVI0Hv_0UQD3bnDjn4sTcWOOhuEMxysMBBW4yAdiYOM04PRtvPMgKeM9rXk3MBRXg22z3EyYGD1CErztaNG7hI6-ibGMpdbryHWsJNDpTh-H1vV90LOKDQ6yNP5_yRg_/s1600/cannes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIis2rCOJqpFZ3OVI0Hv_0UQD3bnDjn4sTcWOOhuEMxysMBBW4yAdiYOM04PRtvPMgKeM9rXk3MBRXg22z3EyYGD1CErztaNG7hI6-ibGMpdbryHWsJNDpTh-H1vV90LOKDQ6yNP5_yRg_/s640/cannes1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silver Sunsets over Cannes.</span></b> French actress <b>Roxane Mesquida</b> wore an embroidered <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown in the softest shade of grey tulle. <b>Heidi Klum</b> was dressed in <i>Marchesa</i>, her shimmery silver gown was fully fringed in a modern take on 20's flapper style. <b>Camila Alves</b> owned the red carpet in this captivating <i>Marchesa</i> gown, with ornately beaded bodice and extravagant ruffled skirt.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Georgina Chapman</b> was smothered in a feathered <i>Marchesa</i> gown with embellished empire waist. I am usually all for Marchesa, but I'm little skeptical about this look.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjlg0E1g4lmnjTuN34zOhg2Ty0tOey_Q5k6hZdqyU8QV7JH2dW7wy9ta6jwBV8YRcIQ6Q1fnb1y0aw28D0HDt9DHZY6ZITBAOQeapM8F2LSJ9d7ZDOMTqGTZtZfm_qFZlNt49YLfX6jEo/s1600/cannes4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjlg0E1g4lmnjTuN34zOhg2Ty0tOey_Q5k6hZdqyU8QV7JH2dW7wy9ta6jwBV8YRcIQ6Q1fnb1y0aw28D0HDt9DHZY6ZITBAOQeapM8F2LSJ9d7ZDOMTqGTZtZfm_qFZlNt49YLfX6jEo/s640/cannes4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Roberto Cavalli Rules the Red Carpet.</span></b> <b>Karolina Kurkova</b> was pictured in a black paillette covered halter neck gown. Brazilian model <b>Ana Beatriz Barros</b> brought out her wild side in a tiger-print flowing dress with intrepid cut-out back. <b>Liu Wen</b> looked engaging in a black and white embroidered illusion gown. Sporting her second Cavalli look, <b>Karolina Kurkova</b> glimmered in a gold sheer beaded dress with matching blazer. Singer <b>Cassie</b> kept to all-black in a glamourous beaded black gown with chiffon skirt. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9Vj00q-bwi9z6Oc_fZa8H3ump_2xYk6mgylqn9PE0RzM9KkgSKEVNemeHE9w8gXwuatXk4e5rRg-gNumuv4uGLeB-rdTl9IZDR30t41lrtlJY-IlvE6KfKwQyM3VGPjH_HNahG02JfjV/s1600/cannes5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir9Vj00q-bwi9z6Oc_fZa8H3ump_2xYk6mgylqn9PE0RzM9KkgSKEVNemeHE9w8gXwuatXk4e5rRg-gNumuv4uGLeB-rdTl9IZDR30t41lrtlJY-IlvE6KfKwQyM3VGPjH_HNahG02JfjV/s640/cannes5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Scarlet Letter.</span></b> Supermodel<b> Natasha Poly</b> sizzled in this sultry cutout, plunge-neck red dress by <i>Roberto Cavalli</i>. I'd give her a medal for bravery. <b>Irina Shayk</b> was radiant in a fiery red off-the-shoulder <i>Roberto Cavalli </i>gown with sheer floaty skirt. <b>Kristen Stewart. </b>In Colour. Enough said. The 'Snow White' actress donned a vibrant red <i>Reem Acra</i> dress with lace detailing. <b>Kylie Minogue</b> was dressed in a long-sleeved, low-neck <i>Emilio Pucci </i>gown with trendy sheer panel detail.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMoWXS1ZET4pccdHH4BelODiWhp_lwqIfASmy50XFWo3WpQSV3dr4jCDLTazbtun5GHImtTYEBECje2cypPpcQWkvFuAJmoQIRpUBNxbL5CZ67aAmJpBYtO2GYYqZgegRDXzKMv1J5fTh/s1600/cannes+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMoWXS1ZET4pccdHH4BelODiWhp_lwqIfASmy50XFWo3WpQSV3dr4jCDLTazbtun5GHImtTYEBECje2cypPpcQWkvFuAJmoQIRpUBNxbL5CZ67aAmJpBYtO2GYYqZgegRDXzKMv1J5fTh/s640/cannes+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Dazzling Diane Kruger. </span></b> Diane Kruger impressed with 4 different looks this week. She first stunned in a celestial <i>Nina Ricci </i>gown, with sheer chiffon skirt, purple shoulder corsage & feather fringing. Next Diane wore a hot-off-the-runway <i>Chanel</i> Resort 2013 dress in the purest white with dainty lilac embroidery. Her third look is a colossal white checked <i>Christian Dior</i> gown, embedded with black lace motifs. Pictured last, Diane put on <i>Prabal Gurung</i> frock with embellished bodice, leather belt and ostrich feathered skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZFJ76f4FAiT5_o88QDzQnbT86yXjoObX5S4e2TsPh11rX7ZWi3w5aWVb9WosZNoBkgDBdlYbPQTIY-227rEn_X4kvHCTet3Ngon7ypaFtzkOge0aI7ns-B6kiP1l5hvhhvPkcuvlapvg/s1600/cannes8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZFJ76f4FAiT5_o88QDzQnbT86yXjoObX5S4e2TsPh11rX7ZWi3w5aWVb9WosZNoBkgDBdlYbPQTIY-227rEn_X4kvHCTet3Ngon7ypaFtzkOge0aI7ns-B6kiP1l5hvhhvPkcuvlapvg/s640/cannes8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Supermodels.</span></b> <b>Natasha Poly</b> was alluring in a sheer black <i>Emilio Pucci </i>dress, expertly covered with geometric embellished panels. <b>Lindsay Wixson </b>glistened in a black <i>Giambattisa Valli</i> number with lace long sleeves and paneled skirt. <b>Anja Rubik </b>boldly choose this embroidered burnout gown by <i>Emilio Pucci</i>, framing it with a black tuxedo jacket. <b>Liu Wen</b> went short in an ebony cut-out <i>Givenchy</i> frock with fringed skirt. </span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOLHdf1zga_r6y_6_Ud80B2HdHxBEzMBMR_Q2zo-E008i6CwGp76IXCjYRsjZF66Yr-epjwDOa4TffP58HmGcL5VOM58VSd7AQEg507LmpMvCJAMoOAEad3-FMiF8JaPo-gf83O4PjnAN/s1600/cannes10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxOLHdf1zga_r6y_6_Ud80B2HdHxBEzMBMR_Q2zo-E008i6CwGp76IXCjYRsjZF66Yr-epjwDOa4TffP58HmGcL5VOM58VSd7AQEg507LmpMvCJAMoOAEad3-FMiF8JaPo-gf83O4PjnAN/s640/cannes10.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Colourific. </span>Nina Dobrev </b>continues to impress on the red carpet, wearing an embellished electric blue <i>Elie Saab</i> off-the shoulder gown with high slit. <b>Doutzen Kroes </b>also opted for <i>Elie Saab</i>, hers fully sequined in emerald green. <b>Kim Kardashian</b> tagged onto the <i>Elie Saab</i> trend, her belted mustard gown featuring a deep V-neck and slit. <b>Nicole Kidman</b> donned a rose-tined one-shouldered <i>Lanvin</i> gown that complimented her skin tone. <b>Cara Delevingne</b> put her best foot forward in a cross-draped forest green <i>Burberry</i> dress.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPcOfeQ-tuexyreoISnrfPNWOqszqkyOB8EJLfkM7-AzzmVLcxvIXtbdJXxZzpyJjZAg3t9VvJZzCyRgch3hA-dCKH8L1Krm7bQgPQfEO86bxsP8QtU-zEtsBHclN1sZ_gL1IuBT5g5Jy/s1600/cannes9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPcOfeQ-tuexyreoISnrfPNWOqszqkyOB8EJLfkM7-AzzmVLcxvIXtbdJXxZzpyJjZAg3t9VvJZzCyRgch3hA-dCKH8L1Krm7bQgPQfEO86bxsP8QtU-zEtsBHclN1sZ_gL1IuBT5g5Jy/s640/cannes9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Pretty Pale. </span></b>Actress <b>Alexandra Maria Lara</b> was exquisite in a luminescent fully beaded ivory <i>Elie Saab</i> gown. <b>Irina Shayk</b> poses in an elegant ecru <i>Roberto Cavalli</i> gown with sheer neckline and long train. Her sparking emerald jewellery is the perfect choice of accessory.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who wears your favourite look in Part Three of the Cannes Film Festival fashion?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span>

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part Three

Red Carpet Fashion Cannes Film Festival 2012 Part Three Our journey across the Cannes Red Carpet continues with Part Three of all the evenin...

Read more »

A Crush On Kelly Wearstler Clothing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">American designer Kelly Wearstler pulled out a colour-seeped page from the 80's when creating her Fall RTW 2012 collection. Delightfully drenched in tinted acid-wash denim, luxurious chunky knits, quirky patterned fabrics and an impressive array of statement coats; this relative newcomer to the fashion industry proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. Kelly </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">constructs fun and dynamic street wear that is wearable and accessible to the masses.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wearstler's youthful Fall designs are displayed in vivacious shades of peach, plum, cranberry, chocolate, peppermint and electric blues. Her talent lies in ingeniously mixing different textures and layering one interesting piece upon the other, in a way that excites our visual style palates. We see flirty skirts over skinny jeans, feminine dresses over tights, prim studded shirts under tailored jackets and funky tees dressed in denim. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although the theme of the collection may seem trend based, almost every one of the coats are a classic. The camel trench, cropped black biker, chic blazers and cute cardigans. The punk rock range is given a girly twist by way of the floaty asymmetrical skirts, sassy cocktail frocks and glossy silver pointy-toe heels. Taken apart, each eclectic piece will add a fiery spark to your closet, and put together - it will set it alight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrDeTUaw8vgApO0nG2opNdBbwuOKmyEZmXHstjRbHwHLLVyvPTCCFmmuiQbRWLTuDJmZ7vt30ehlbWlMWtoUYNYLWWQEoJiZHzVgswwz9D3-oTrOzoUYcw6KxdTPp3XCT5RNX2BRfwvrz/s1600/kw1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrDeTUaw8vgApO0nG2opNdBbwuOKmyEZmXHstjRbHwHLLVyvPTCCFmmuiQbRWLTuDJmZ7vt30ehlbWlMWtoUYNYLWWQEoJiZHzVgswwz9D3-oTrOzoUYcw6KxdTPp3XCT5RNX2BRfwvrz/s640/kw1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKmjxmG0uNuY0NR_7coSBNqUjOeEFrjVqsRP2CnemrGjhwSWIhkensec-NQ24Rx2y14VnljSQOHoyYG4_YyKyPWWdCuxtMBGJuCZmmBt-3NC48AtGKRHAYiJ1P1m9HSLDMue8ojtV7to9/s1600/kw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPKmjxmG0uNuY0NR_7coSBNqUjOeEFrjVqsRP2CnemrGjhwSWIhkensec-NQ24Rx2y14VnljSQOHoyYG4_YyKyPWWdCuxtMBGJuCZmmBt-3NC48AtGKRHAYiJ1P1m9HSLDMue8ojtV7to9/s640/kw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t_AdXetugpwlKcLGGJfslbCkZydJjaSxXJn6ZBGJorIHGVaH_a-jHAYLTYH7E5teQrHdoa9RsBs8EHvDXWJdr-ZzuGDSG3g8edayu1jNO4ouRvqcW7KomtHVOqxq7lvsHZNYo78JRrwl/s1600/kw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t_AdXetugpwlKcLGGJfslbCkZydJjaSxXJn6ZBGJorIHGVaH_a-jHAYLTYH7E5teQrHdoa9RsBs8EHvDXWJdr-ZzuGDSG3g8edayu1jNO4ouRvqcW7KomtHVOqxq7lvsHZNYo78JRrwl/s640/kw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscuV3BC2p0MB-rKlJODg9NC1-jX6sos3EUwRxAjzuIfjffhXzmx19M1Ze9PGJqxGKl4qefRER3b1t9EFVGv045RdWF0YQ7Pq9yUcRRYxf6DOioz9-EK3gS2q_yPRHeqc4GIashC5ZR6R6/s1600/kw4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscuV3BC2p0MB-rKlJODg9NC1-jX6sos3EUwRxAjzuIfjffhXzmx19M1Ze9PGJqxGKl4qefRER3b1t9EFVGv045RdWF0YQ7Pq9yUcRRYxf6DOioz9-EK3gS2q_yPRHeqc4GIashC5ZR6R6/s640/kw4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvZMev5MESz_Yqcrqn3gNJgrosmmfrlgJ9B1Dpop_JHqgZdQ2PP_YTyAEn7k1aCEBvOHlG63VXJtbB3cwgoogxeKqhGNcllvIUu94qJN_HyTvpNs5wMhIW7FkmbUbwthfPKbsx6L9FrbMW/s1600/kw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvZMev5MESz_Yqcrqn3gNJgrosmmfrlgJ9B1Dpop_JHqgZdQ2PP_YTyAEn7k1aCEBvOHlG63VXJtbB3cwgoogxeKqhGNcllvIUu94qJN_HyTvpNs5wMhIW7FkmbUbwthfPKbsx6L9FrbMW/s640/kw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you crushing on the Kelly Wearstler collection too?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Photo credits: Style.com</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div>

A Crush On Kelly Wearstler Clothing

American designer Kelly Wearstler pulled out a colour-seeped page from the 80's when creating her Fall RTW 2012 collection. Delightfully...

Read more »

Who Wore Versace Better?

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Who Wore It Better?</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Versace Spring 2012 Dress</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Three stars battle it out this week in a very sexy Versace Spring 2012 dress. The attention commanding asymmetrical dress is decked with gold studs on the bodice and half the skirt. The leather laden dress also features delicate chiffon draping on </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">one side of the skirt and upon </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the shoulder. It's the fine balance between goth and girly. The Grecian style mini has been created in two colours, jet black and tangy lime green.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjTUnoIHhqBRz5W_R044Llyy9qTe-otm7B_m22Uh7XIGIXTcrLQ27vN7N95fQaYCjjOrdHlQTAW23nVqRJRRCLfTm4k7hgNaK1a7OHtWIUxlCM8sLoz511zQKZ1FT9vRiblKCZ_T5uZUa/s1600/versace1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjTUnoIHhqBRz5W_R044Llyy9qTe-otm7B_m22Uh7XIGIXTcrLQ27vN7N95fQaYCjjOrdHlQTAW23nVqRJRRCLfTm4k7hgNaK1a7OHtWIUxlCM8sLoz511zQKZ1FT9vRiblKCZ_T5uZUa/s640/versace1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. British X Factor judge <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Tulisa Contostavlos</span></b> was seen in the dress at an FHM party in London earlier this month. The singer carried a large gold <i>Wilber & Gussie</i> clutch bag and wore chunky black <i>Kurt Geiger</i> platforms with it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jada Pinkett Smith</span></b> wore the sassy dress in a punchy shade of lime green, to a movie premiere also during May 2012. Jada added a pair of gold<i> Jimmy Choo</i> ankle strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. American actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Elizabeth Banks</span></b> was the first to wear the dress back in January. She took a different approach by pairing the dress with a pair of sheer black tights and slick black ankle boots.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHJYyH56fJuJbC5QCu6mkc_oCyrnVlPyvV2XD0AuM3UzIK8sxbBsX8r6co-xN6Yt1gK-NVx55NRaytsP8wK63_3fg1pDE40kc-bPnk0LZkkhsw6iG9LBGXRX7xzgR3-FDsP07nt0Q56mj/s1600/versace2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHJYyH56fJuJbC5QCu6mkc_oCyrnVlPyvV2XD0AuM3UzIK8sxbBsX8r6co-xN6Yt1gK-NVx55NRaytsP8wK63_3fg1pDE40kc-bPnk0LZkkhsw6iG9LBGXRX7xzgR3-FDsP07nt0Q56mj/s640/versace2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both dresses as seen on the Versace SS12 catwalk. Left is Zimbabwean model Nyasha Matonhodze in the black frock and to the right we see Dutch girl Melissa Tammerijn in the green version. I much prefer the heels that it's been styled with on the runway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKWZHsEwbMgT3lGcqYEg3NuCwffgRnJdP4Wc0PJOsuBiAtgBfEV79hKJcaFjsvr0K3A62yFgzWeE2Q8bBq75E3Mj-vbOuRkAd9eflhqwV3rglRpM6N9G5AAAq6X2UqqnnKsBpYJYuzmku/s1600/versace3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuKWZHsEwbMgT3lGcqYEg3NuCwffgRnJdP4Wc0PJOsuBiAtgBfEV79hKJcaFjsvr0K3A62yFgzWeE2Q8bBq75E3Mj-vbOuRkAd9eflhqwV3rglRpM6N9G5AAAq6X2UqqnnKsBpYJYuzmku/s640/versace3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My pick from the three, (excluding the exquisite runway models) is Elizabeth Banks. I like the punk rock edge she gave the look with tights and boots. Her smouldering make-up and cropped layered locks were befitting too.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Who do you think wore it better? Tulisa, Jada or Elizabeth? </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>And which colour do you prefer, black or lime?</b></span>

Who Wore Versace Better?

Who Wore It Better? Versace Spring 2012 Dress Three stars battle it out this week in a very sexy Versace Spring 2012 dress. The attention co...

Read more »

Tuesday Thrills - Madewell

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After spotting a number of celebrities wearing <i>Madewell</i>, I knew I had to do a feature on this impressive and influential brand. You may remember the cute spectacle sweater that Emma Roberts wore in <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/05/looks-of-week-190512.html">this post</a>. Other famous lovers of the chic label are Jessica Alba, Alexa Chung, Katie Holmes and Lauren Conrad, to name a few.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Madewell</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> finds it's niche in creating classic cut, utilitarian pieces that are not necessarily trend-base but are rather intended to surpass seasons. Buying an item of clothing from the brand means investing in an ultra-luxe & sophisticated piece of fashion that will never date. The price range is slightly steep, this is due to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Madewell's</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> use of luxurious fabrics like soft silks & linens. Here's a peek into their current Summer 2012 range.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIv0vpN6QZAFlo2uE60S0J5orHTzMHLnQRITaHLZHdTLalZ6i1GTw5ArnVyMl-LHTyAAl9vhv374kF8Yqey8u5DAzd8zPL8Q-zDQ_t1aHnqFa48KekQ544Kk8haTfROsuRX0bHjrHHbb8P/s1600/madewell1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIv0vpN6QZAFlo2uE60S0J5orHTzMHLnQRITaHLZHdTLalZ6i1GTw5ArnVyMl-LHTyAAl9vhv374kF8Yqey8u5DAzd8zPL8Q-zDQ_t1aHnqFa48KekQ544Kk8haTfROsuRX0bHjrHHbb8P/s640/madewell1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Silk Laneshift Shirt in wild poppy. $110</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Soft Silk Boyshirt in vivid fucshia. $110</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Silk Bookends Blouse with Peter Pan collar in marseille aqua. $110</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4. <i>Sam & Lavi</i> Remi colorblock button-front shirt in colours ecru and tomato. $115</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. The quirky Spectacle Print Sweater in grey with multi-hued specs. $75</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <i>Something Else</i> Fab Shorts with wide pleats in bright green. $99.99</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfR2kSh0MwipSko-RBpHS1nW82rfHf4d9051yAcifrr-dmKOanylMtW1AQrticGyEpBONi6dsCwROH8YazmiorspVYVFHtdVJ62aU725yrGG23aF_yH7ufwFF0YY4dApM8bb3_CRcsBLQ/s1600/madewell2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfR2kSh0MwipSko-RBpHS1nW82rfHf4d9051yAcifrr-dmKOanylMtW1AQrticGyEpBONi6dsCwROH8YazmiorspVYVFHtdVJ62aU725yrGG23aF_yH7ufwFF0YY4dApM8bb3_CRcsBLQ/s640/madewell2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7. Academy Blazer in ink, which has a tailored menswear fit and gold buttons. $168</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8. Perfect Chambray Ex-Boyfriend denim shirt in ferrous wash. $68 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Worn with a <i>Sam & Lavi</i> Addison Lace shorts in white. $115</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9. <i>Le Mont St. Michel </i>Striped top in light blue with cropped silhouette. $215</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">10. Treeshower Shirt in a wispy printed fabric. Colour: bleached linen. $118</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">11. Silk High Tea Top made from a fine silk crepe in a shade of stormy sky. $89.99</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12. <i>Sam & Lavi</i> Raven shirt in a cotton crochet print. $158</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wp9tCbpW7HgGplcVQ4c8lgH22GX7Z4u8qCqzsJlMYwEfBQQqxH9hsbZmMkmsS6SSC3zJaRtiFvIjd7-5xpDRBHQD9mnMgIbLwMLCNcG6igPUqmHMxfFbpssOh-WWA6Hq4z2Tyh5DcRZa/s1600/madewell3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wp9tCbpW7HgGplcVQ4c8lgH22GX7Z4u8qCqzsJlMYwEfBQQqxH9hsbZmMkmsS6SSC3zJaRtiFvIjd7-5xpDRBHQD9mnMgIbLwMLCNcG6igPUqmHMxfFbpssOh-WWA6Hq4z2Tyh5DcRZa/s640/madewell3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">13. Jacquard Flutter dress in 'black sea', made from silk linen with ruffled sleeves. $145</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">14. <i>Won-hundred</i> Gitte-Print tee-shirt dress in graphic print with high-low hemline. $173</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15. <i>Something Else</i> cross-back dress in cherry red with neckline cut-outs. $189</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">16. Glassland skirt with asymmetrical hem in wild poppy orange. $125</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">17. Silk Musicbox dress with ruched waist and button-up top. $168</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The <i>Madewell</i> collection is widely ranged with classic pieces to suit your everyday wardrobe. You can shop these looks and more on their <a href="http://www.madewell.com/">website</a>. Currently, <i>Madewell</i> only ship within the US, to Canada and Japan. But a select few of this range can also be bought via ShopBop.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Happy Shopping!</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*All photos belong to Madewell.com</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Tuesday Thrills - Madewell

After spotting a number of celebrities wearing Madewell , I knew I had to do a feature on this impressive and influential brand. You may rem...

Read more »

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part Two

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Red Carpet Fashion</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Cannes Film Festival 2012</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Things are officially heating up in Cannes, and by that I don't mean the weather. The global village of stars dressed up in some stunning red carpet looks over the past three days. This is the catch up. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For part one of the Cannes Film Festival 2012 fashion, click</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/05/cannes-film-festival-2012-part-one.html">here</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEAoquBAB5tn7SOsJwR5i36XkBheAZ69MRaI-lNmj-rkMkZHuUHIigpkkbMHlbFry1mBeNNmbO6S6RoW1LFa6_rOIa9AcQEmRLtYtqUS9_TOjYXAESExO8f_Cz3O0wzX1Km8zvTOToaNt/s1600/cannes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEAoquBAB5tn7SOsJwR5i36XkBheAZ69MRaI-lNmj-rkMkZHuUHIigpkkbMHlbFry1mBeNNmbO6S6RoW1LFa6_rOIa9AcQEmRLtYtqUS9_TOjYXAESExO8f_Cz3O0wzX1Km8zvTOToaNt/s640/cannes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Neon Lights.</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jada Pinkett Smith</span></b> donned a beaded fluorescent orange <i>Atelier Versace</i> gown with rounded gold edged neckline. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bérénice Béjo</span></b> was tinted in coral, aqua and navy blue, wearing a pleated <i>Prada</i> dress with embellished bodice. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Freida Pinto</span></b> went zesty, also in <i>Atelier Versace</i>, her lime green frock featured a lace bodice, sculpted waist detail and crystal covered skirt.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YhB4H0HjvkWtz47m0lSNV-kLQfVUbWoJNXxJGva6KCjdwbvqAc7_kt8esy2MiqSL9rUhjWxdM49jGYqSROInGsJTNTetQBGee_cZMrlX6KIPoD2jdoGpx3PQZjV8MCuzH7VOK0tbhrND/s1600/cannes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YhB4H0HjvkWtz47m0lSNV-kLQfVUbWoJNXxJGva6KCjdwbvqAc7_kt8esy2MiqSL9rUhjWxdM49jGYqSROInGsJTNTetQBGee_cZMrlX6KIPoD2jdoGpx3PQZjV8MCuzH7VOK0tbhrND/s640/cannes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Glitzy.</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jada Pinkett Smith</span></b> was attired in a patchwork of beaded and lace gold by <i>Emilio Pucci</i>. L'oreal model <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Barbara Palvin</span></b> glimmered in a metallic zigzag print gown with plaited belt and neckline, by <i>Valentino</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diane Kruger</span></b> illuminated the red carpet in a draped silver sequined gown courtesy of <i>Vivienne Westwood</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLAqGSS5fgWS8pLooFR2y93OX63rMBW4l3pRouPLEtw4PAD-xpnIlBowzVUUMC_dgTLL2MA2gUQtNUTfEkmeZI2sgzlA0HO6Wn467civ4b1tE0MKawZk3_DBNcx5ptUXtwkwf5LOV-GT8/s1600/cannes3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvLAqGSS5fgWS8pLooFR2y93OX63rMBW4l3pRouPLEtw4PAD-xpnIlBowzVUUMC_dgTLL2MA2gUQtNUTfEkmeZI2sgzlA0HO6Wn467civ4b1tE0MKawZk3_DBNcx5ptUXtwkwf5LOV-GT8/s640/cannes3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dusky Beauties.</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Freida Pinto</span></b> stunned once again in an ebony sequined gown with sheer long sleeves by <i>Versace</i>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Salma Hayek </span></b>made an appearance wearing a sultry coffee brown <i>Gucci Premiere</i> dress, which has a beaded low-v bodice and chiffon mermaid skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Longoria</span></b> struck a pose in a black sheer lace and tulle <i>Alberta Ferretti</i> dress with nude-toned underlay.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50xSBeICRUuBqrrA5_nEBp3i2CBHpuAB0akHnJ-7Lw8Pv-uRPIaYrDOKAL_yLh7AXrjpYFgUZe9qikG2MUm_vbSGsbZEWcuRmF0R3qWuBHJCWQAnqRS8f1gRNlj2lpkaJfRoaYeegGFIW/s1600/cannes4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi50xSBeICRUuBqrrA5_nEBp3i2CBHpuAB0akHnJ-7Lw8Pv-uRPIaYrDOKAL_yLh7AXrjpYFgUZe9qikG2MUm_vbSGsbZEWcuRmF0R3qWuBHJCWQAnqRS8f1gRNlj2lpkaJfRoaYeegGFIW/s640/cannes4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Angelic. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Chastain</span></b> exuded elegance in a floaty and feminine off-white <i>Giorgio Armani</i> gown, the bustier specked with beads. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Longoria</span></b> once again brought her A-game, in a stunning white <i>Emilio Pucci</i> gown with sheer panels and a long train.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCmpa9n6_T6E9xDlUBj3h39TrFpBZ3pyuDtTdeaLcbmJc6OTC3NJpEJdZEhqEuiQWB46V9IC1tJuqbNLUddjWuLgcF4pkAApNRUYX_ADgaPEjZMzxsBKQi62kR1qMhqsjnxQkSXGuBfXr/s1600/cannes5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCmpa9n6_T6E9xDlUBj3h39TrFpBZ3pyuDtTdeaLcbmJc6OTC3NJpEJdZEhqEuiQWB46V9IC1tJuqbNLUddjWuLgcF4pkAApNRUYX_ADgaPEjZMzxsBKQi62kR1qMhqsjnxQkSXGuBfXr/s640/cannes5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Bing Bang Theory.</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Fan Bing Bing</span></b> is always one to look forward to on the red carpet. She stars in a trio of lovely looks, starting with a demure floral print chiffon <i>Valentino</i> dress. Moving on to an exquisite ivory beige embroidered <i>Elie Saab</i> gown with matching cape. Then a shimmering bottle green number with low sweetheart neck and cap sleeves, also by <i>Elie Saab</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q12DJKOLepjTSkwYDhpv6j6X9lYktWqnDkidD_zsYlllCr5JTxUajiT5TQ6MYnQFfQG9wpxqBOxorvL263VHM2okpULzD3edwK0O5jlheC5KZahi6cEwhTdfC6IUZEeN4tvJDY7alKml/s1600/cannes9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Q12DJKOLepjTSkwYDhpv6j6X9lYktWqnDkidD_zsYlllCr5JTxUajiT5TQ6MYnQFfQG9wpxqBOxorvL263VHM2okpULzD3edwK0O5jlheC5KZahi6cEwhTdfC6IUZEeN4tvJDY7alKml/s640/cannes9.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Cryptic Colours.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diane Kruger</span></b> picked out an interesting high collared, see-through black and blue lace dress by <i>Jason Wu. </i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Natasha Poly</span></b> looked outstanding in a verdant green long-sleeved <i>Gucci</i> gown with plunging neck and high slit. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mia Wasikowska</span></b> went simple and chic in a burgundy<i> J.Mendel </i>dress with ruched detailing on the bodice. Royal beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Charlotte Casiraghi</span></b> tried on a dark forest green <i>Gucci </i>gown with cascading ruffles down the side and neckline. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Marion Cotillard</span></b> was graceful in a navy and black strapless ballgown with sweetheart neck by <i>Christian Dior.</i></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkuDfnAXxcHttQTOuzggQp6fM4p18wfvNTHJui8GasPYkbDVEr9ji8mbpUOL-QY8F9EoBaFGjLiIe4sISvSDF6VFFKCv5plFF7xsEhOQqBZpeU2cYyD4YpWi_XDzhO5Eq33_0BuAYY5M9/s1600/cannes7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkuDfnAXxcHttQTOuzggQp6fM4p18wfvNTHJui8GasPYkbDVEr9ji8mbpUOL-QY8F9EoBaFGjLiIe4sISvSDF6VFFKCv5plFF7xsEhOQqBZpeU2cYyD4YpWi_XDzhO5Eq33_0BuAYY5M9/s640/cannes7.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Champagne Trains</span></b>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Naomi Watts </span></b>wore a beautiful blush toned <i>Marchesa </i>gown, with intricate floral feathers adorning the bodice and flaired tulle skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Chastain</span></b> was expertly dressed by <i>Gucci</i>, in a glorious nude champagne gown with gold-painted bodice and flowy chiffon skirt trailing behind her.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemJ6mYMpAqYasdzIRVZEjjRV6hTbnzUbVlE7BhpwNlcIhPUg9FgNy1S4R90th81oN9yqzZ52lyE5NBR0XGRXZB227fiQO_zC6gzX5AeQPU58_6ViFh8Kfeaz9b2v6PtS1DO_gTyAgV3Av/s1600/cannes8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemJ6mYMpAqYasdzIRVZEjjRV6hTbnzUbVlE7BhpwNlcIhPUg9FgNy1S4R90th81oN9yqzZ52lyE5NBR0XGRXZB227fiQO_zC6gzX5AeQPU58_6ViFh8Kfeaz9b2v6PtS1DO_gTyAgV3Av/s640/cannes8.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Scene Stealers.</span></b> Finally, the drama I was hoping for! <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Paz Vega</span></b> was a marvel in <i>Stephane Rolland</i> Couture. Her wondrous gown has a white round-neck top with daring cut-outs, clasped in by a metallic gold belt and then falls into a massive black feathered skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Cheryl Cole</span></b> also opted for a <i>Stephane Rolland</i> gown, hers in a striking combination of red and white. Cheryl's dress sweeps the floor with a dramatic flame-red feathered train. More Stephane Rolland on the red carpet please!</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who is your favourite pick from Part Two of these dazzling Cannes dresses? </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span id="goog_1443605314"></span><span id="goog_1443605315"></span></b></span></div>

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part Two

Red Carpet Fashion Cannes Film Festival 2012 Part Two Things are officially heating up in Cannes, and by that I don't mean the weather. ...

Read more »

Looks Of The Week - 19/05/12

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Besides for all the Cannes 2012 glamour, these are some noteworthy looks from the rest of Celebsville this week.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sidewalk Style</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPM_SZbw04DmRiWcG6gOgEO53yr-d-yzy23XdTUU7q36jpahGlX3tbA9OIVkPqdSNTxHnA9esgcpHnltlOfr6ZJxBsnB0twSDaKIeTY7g8INyLL7cN0rnsu371ZqbpYZJBApJx_IjXtL1/s1600/looks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPM_SZbw04DmRiWcG6gOgEO53yr-d-yzy23XdTUU7q36jpahGlX3tbA9OIVkPqdSNTxHnA9esgcpHnltlOfr6ZJxBsnB0twSDaKIeTY7g8INyLL7cN0rnsu371ZqbpYZJBApJx_IjXtL1/s640/looks1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If there is one person who can pull off the hippy chic look, it has to be <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Vanessa Hudgens</span></b>. The 23-year-old actress kept cool in a denim tie-dye bustier top by <i>Topshop</i>, a beige maxi skirt, gold <i>Miu Miu</i> gladiator sandals and a <i>Cole Haan</i> messenger bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jennifer Love Hewitt</span></b> looked breezy in a pink and green floral splattered dress, paired with nude pumps. She wore the <a href="http://www.fashionfame.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/short-floral-frock.jpeg">same dress </a>some time back with a belt, which I much prefer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Kate Bosworth</span></b> mixed floral prints in this cute <i>Suno</i> mini dress, worn with ballet flats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Emma Roberts</span></b> stepped out in a fabulous pair of colour-block <i>Brain Atwood</i> sandals. The petite actress also stole smiles in quirky grey spectacle print top by <i>Madewell</i>, super skinny jeans and a vivid mint <i>Chanel</i> quilted bag.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Battle of the Brunettes</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd2O7I0OB0tG83Ew6unozwONMsu165Tjbb6rNErUfpqzs6PbnVGWeXoCicBvSmG2cdChlAPzdu6-S67aaBsXQ4LzXDQ3Iye88vOysb5L9W_ENIh3vRr5d4bN2HFNiP7dFwBGpjRZNGYFF/s1600/looks4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCd2O7I0OB0tG83Ew6unozwONMsu165Tjbb6rNErUfpqzs6PbnVGWeXoCicBvSmG2cdChlAPzdu6-S67aaBsXQ4LzXDQ3Iye88vOysb5L9W_ENIh3vRr5d4bN2HFNiP7dFwBGpjRZNGYFF/s640/looks4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lea Michele</span></b> brought out her ladylike side in a golden fawn-coloured lace dress by <i>Emilio Pucci</i>. Her matching pointy-toe heels are by <i>Casadei</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Rachel Bilson</span></b> delighted in this cream frosted <i>Chanel</i> dress, which includes a ribbon-belted waist and sheer collar frill. Her satin shoes are courtesy of <i>Casadei</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Anna Kendrick</span></b> in <i>Elie Saab - </i>this look is what my daydreams are made of. The brunette actress was stunning in an iced-coffee shaded dress that dazzled with silver and self-toned beadwork. She carries an <i>Edie Parker</i> clutch. To top it all off, Anna put on a pair of PVC ankle-strapped and spiked-toed <i>Christian Louboutin</i> heels. <3</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Nina Dobrev </span></b>showed off her svelte figure in a curve-hugging champagne satin <i>Dolce and Gabbana</i> long-sleeved sheath. Nina added a maroon pair of <i>Jimmy Choo</i> heels for colour.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Glamazons</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL55LsLqbAbH2Q1qHaVL7sQr_U_WuiR91VZnMA_9DSR7jNFgU7Utr1qSyHW12yZsBL-mP4C4JUXyJ_4P1hZmV50F-R2Vy7cC3BHMPXuKpbzjUnjhTYoQSLTzk7ZzdsTP8b2RE6RDulBaT4/s1600/looks3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL55LsLqbAbH2Q1qHaVL7sQr_U_WuiR91VZnMA_9DSR7jNFgU7Utr1qSyHW12yZsBL-mP4C4JUXyJ_4P1hZmV50F-R2Vy7cC3BHMPXuKpbzjUnjhTYoQSLTzk7ZzdsTP8b2RE6RDulBaT4/s640/looks3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Charlize Theron</span></b> looked incredible wrapped up in <i>Christian Dior</i>. Her sheer black chiffon gown features a wide waistband and nude-toned underlay. Her emerald green drop-earrings were the perfect source of bling.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Supermodel <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jessica Stam</span></b> was striking in a demure cherry red <i>Valentino</i> gown with lace detailing on the bodice and a stream of frills down the side. Red hot lipstick, retro side-swept waves and a <i>Valentino</i> clutch bag complete her outfit.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Brooklyn Decker </span></b>opted for a more fun and playful look, looking sunny in a buttercup yellow and white <i>Giambattista Valli</i> frock. The drop-waist dress features a contrast of two prints, one floral and the other striped paint brushstrokes. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Miranda Kerr</span></b> was all-the-bombshell in a pale powder blue gown with brazenly low neckline, open back and draped skirt. The dress is by Australian designer <i>Carla Zampa</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>tti</i>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Who is your favourite look of the week?</span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

Looks Of The Week - 19/05/12

Besides for all the Cannes 2012 glamour, these are some noteworthy looks from the rest of Celebsville this week. Sidewalk Style If there is ...

Read more »

Friday Frills

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0exUXA-yW_tAdGJmPuXoyUFefaMUSIH_Ik3DCqxYRHAEBgyPxNkXR76HPsnQaws0x59zYMksL5rq95jl56TfGbK2usv4qA5jX7aQKgmZonnVn3WnKwr1ZfJwEBqB98F9NbpCuV4KdgAl/s1600/friday+frills.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0exUXA-yW_tAdGJmPuXoyUFefaMUSIH_Ik3DCqxYRHAEBgyPxNkXR76HPsnQaws0x59zYMksL5rq95jl56TfGbK2usv4qA5jX7aQKgmZonnVn3WnKwr1ZfJwEBqB98F9NbpCuV4KdgAl/s640/friday+frills.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to think</b></span>...
it is the source of power.
</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to play</b></span>...
it is the secret of perpetual youth.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to read</b></span>...
it is the fountain of wisdom.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to pray</b></span>...
it is the greatest power on earth.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to love and be loved</b></span>...
it is a God-given privilege.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Take time to dream</span></b>...it is what the future is made of.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to be friendly</b></span>...
it is the road to happiness.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to laugh</b></span>...
it is the music of the soul.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to give</b></span>...
it is too short a day to be selfish.
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Take time to work</b></span>...
it is the price of success.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>
Take time to do charity</b></span>...
it is the key to fulfillment.</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*Images via weheartit.com</i></span></div><div><br /><br /></div>

Friday Frills

Take time to think ...
it is the source of power.
 Take time to play ...
it is the secret of perpetual youth.
 Take time to read ...
it is t...

Read more »

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part One

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cannes Film Festival 2012</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Opening Ceremony</span></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The French Rivera was illuminated today with a flurry of international stars, all to grace the Cannes 2012 red carpet. This is the 65th annual film festival held in Cannes, from which we can expect two weeks of glamourous gowns. Here are the most notable looks from the opening ceremony, which took place earlier this evening.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Gid8qc1IgUmwB7ezZKfVp4GPUZznSo4VPHygF13h32Vf4JyjVd3e4gnSMKDFVF_IbmX0PdSMU2Kry3L3i-Ye0j2A4F9mz2x6KcxFKzBrs7yRCI7Y_1xFd-ooPbegbTjAs8xqzhdJM0E4/s1600/cannes1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Gid8qc1IgUmwB7ezZKfVp4GPUZznSo4VPHygF13h32Vf4JyjVd3e4gnSMKDFVF_IbmX0PdSMU2Kry3L3i-Ye0j2A4F9mz2x6KcxFKzBrs7yRCI7Y_1xFd-ooPbegbTjAs8xqzhdJM0E4/s640/cannes1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Graceful Dames</span></b>. 90's supermodel <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Herzigova</span></b><i> </i>looked radiant in an ivory crystal embellished <i>Dolce & Gabbana </i>gown with demure three-quarter sleeves and retro hair to match. French actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bérénice Béjo</span></b> was a picture of elegance in a vivid red pleated silk gown with flowing skirt by <i>Louis Vuitton</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhPJ5zTTV17dYlcqJCmgtju2Rg4zSns0jBzBBiHC2iduQqFrnvQwEMCI_z9tVpoJ4eDY7TTHZqt7kouX6D7wbwB-pTIaiCCvdq1jOHs8RkRPd3aUTJnFykLCC-vx9wC7FUUUasaQzKUCc/s1600/cannes2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhPJ5zTTV17dYlcqJCmgtju2Rg4zSns0jBzBBiHC2iduQqFrnvQwEMCI_z9tVpoJ4eDY7TTHZqt7kouX6D7wbwB-pTIaiCCvdq1jOHs8RkRPd3aUTJnFykLCC-vx9wC7FUUUasaQzKUCc/s640/cannes2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Pretty Pastels.</span></b> German actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Diane Kruger</span></b>, who is part of the Cannes jury this year, stunned in this minted green gown. Her sublime one-shouldered silk dress with sheer fabric cape-like effect is by <i>Giambattista Valli</i>. Indian beauty <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Freida Pinto</span> </b>opted for something a little more whimsical, in a delightful gown by <i>Michael Angel</i>. It features a multi-hued kaleidoscopic bodice drenched in crystals, along with silver metal belt that appends to a pale rosé pink skirt with draped peplum detail and high slit. Silver <i>Louis Vuitton</i> sandals and a beaded clutch bag complete her look.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlSmBdC4OiqtuGxrzPLfze3N6RX8vJUbqyQ09TUIPJuLvnEs87TvgRVgMjqD7I1X9PU6Vp7ewvj8vGBhDluKvjSb_66iW2Iq5lmHsGe0CXk2qrZfFbdgHZb0O0xkQIp98c6xg9eOrJSeK/s1600/cannes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjlSmBdC4OiqtuGxrzPLfze3N6RX8vJUbqyQ09TUIPJuLvnEs87TvgRVgMjqD7I1X9PU6Vp7ewvj8vGBhDluKvjSb_66iW2Iq5lmHsGe0CXk2qrZfFbdgHZb0O0xkQIp98c6xg9eOrJSeK/s640/cannes.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Block Colours.</span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jessica Chastain</span></b> played it down in a soft pink silk faille gown with low-v-neck by <i>Alexander McQueen</i>. The pockets suggested a more casual side to her look. French actress <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Virginie Ledoyan</span></b> looked splendid in an emerald green <i>Elie Saab</i> column gown with draped strapless bodice. Although simple, the impact lies in the rich colour and fine design. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Lana del Rey</span></b> picked out a black <i>Alberta Ferretti </i>gown with inverse scalloped neckline and tiered skirt. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dolores Chaplin</span></b> brought a refreshing splash of chartreuse to the red carpet, looking regal in a drape-pleated<i> Lanvin </i>gown with cut-outs on the neckline and thigh high split.</span></div></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9gjJOIM0_YU9mAsO7sevin70qEwbXjs9zRsrxjfVx_Ucwd3Yrkb73A012aT-Ed4uVs9jNlaSBSXDa6w6OOU7D7HYw_loAJDljDv-WZsYjp7UpxIkhjQs1n1fCpkkq3XYZLDhH5dpGZxb/s1600/cannes5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu9gjJOIM0_YU9mAsO7sevin70qEwbXjs9zRsrxjfVx_Ucwd3Yrkb73A012aT-Ed4uVs9jNlaSBSXDa6w6OOU7D7HYw_loAJDljDv-WZsYjp7UpxIkhjQs1n1fCpkkq3XYZLDhH5dpGZxb/s640/cannes5.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Polished Metal.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> Tilda Swinton</span></b>, who is by far the most active ambassador for <i>Haider Akermann</i>, wore a look adapted from the designer's Fall 2012 collection. The sheeny bronzed gown shows off a lovely origami folded bodice. But I can't help but think this was not the right colour for her. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Jane Fonda </span></b>looks unbelievable at 74, the actress was decked in a lacquered gold criss-cross sequined gown with sheer sleeves, by <i>Atelier Versace</i>.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_K4jmDFk-2mr4Cvzq5j-kUFURYm2s3upEsmAYmxMYr7koYj_yW6IRqVGsUVWum21AhWRAZzlHXXd1E0qAfnyGtdKcC3tZUBKM1OH9W7vPSetMHWJMcfERkrSxOWy_zj2gjzPXMpb9-3t/s1600/cannes4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF_K4jmDFk-2mr4Cvzq5j-kUFURYm2s3upEsmAYmxMYr7koYj_yW6IRqVGsUVWum21AhWRAZzlHXXd1E0qAfnyGtdKcC3tZUBKM1OH9W7vPSetMHWJMcfERkrSxOWy_zj2gjzPXMpb9-3t/s640/cannes4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Train of Thought. </b>Couture maiden <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Fan Bing Bing</span></b> made her customary appearance at the festival's opening, donning an exquisite <i>Christopher Bu</i> gown with long train. Her dress is imprinted with an attractive Chinese-inspired design. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Eva Longoria </span></b>gives us our first memorable Cannes fashion moment for 2012, as she impressed the crowd in this elaborate pale grey gown by <i>Marchesa</i>. The dress displays an embroidered illusion bodice and slopes down into a tulle-smothered train.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I must admit I am slightly disappointed not to see more dramatic couture looks at the opening ceremony. I would pick Eva Herzigova's dresse as my immediate favourite...but I have yet to be wowed. I will be covering the fashion from the festival over its course, so please stay tuned. How do you think these gowns fare? </span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b>

Cannes Film Festival 2012 - Part One

Red Carpet Fashion Cannes Film Festival 2012 Opening Ceremony The French Rivera was illuminated today with a flurry of international stars, ...

Read more »