Fashion Friday: Cannes Edition

Bonjour Cannes! My favorite film festival started this week and the fashion is already gorg! As the critics review the latest artsy movies, here's a review on the movie stars' fashion performances.

Marion Cotillard made a summery splash into Cannes with this Dior number. The designer's spokeswoman looks flawless in the peachy and beautiful beaded dress! Loved the yellow shoes, which lively brighten up the look.

Diane Kruger manages to take any design that might sound risky or not flattering and make into another flawless appearance. Tight silhouette, open strappy dress sides, strappy shoes to match...oh, and just casual hair/makeup because she can get away with going that natural. Sigh, #whysoperfect! 

The Marchesa train of heaven! Eva Longoria symbolizes everything I hope my 30s will be. And yes I envision Marchesa as a part of that life stage. Eva obviously isn't old at all but come on, the sleek figure and big entrance while rocking the skinny arm...I don't see any 20 something year old being able to pull this off in Hollywood. 

There will never be another Grace Kelly but Diane Kruger is as close as we'll probably ever get to seeing Hollywood royalty like that. To sum up the Giambattista Valli Couture mint dress in one word: goddess. 

Fashion Recap: The Met Gala!

It was a fashion fairytale come to life Monday night in New York City as the 2012 Met Gala celebrated "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations". A night consisting of Queen Anna Wintour's presence, sparkles, feathers, and all the biggest names in the fashion industry...sounds like heaven! I loved that a lot of the A-listers actually took some risks at the event instead of wearing basic award show type of dresses. This is the NYC Met after all, go big or go back to LA!

Best Dressed:

Ah Gisele and Tom! Every fairytale needs a king and a queen! This night was definitely all about the fabulous gowns that the ladies were wearing but it wouldn't have been right to blog about the Gala and not include these two. Let's be honest, their perfection has been leaving everyone envious since their 2008 Met appearance. Still swooning!

Scarlett Johansson in this Dolce & Gabbana gown is the reason why celebrity and designer ad campaigns work so well. The beading, the train, and the tight fit were made for ScarJo. She looks like a true movie star here! This gown is so stunning I just want to frame it in my house(or do an Avengers/Black Widow style workout and potentially wear it).

First off, how and why is Gwyneth Paltrow getting hotter as she gets older? I'm all for "beauty at any age" but GOOP's fierceness has definitely increased since her Brad Pitt dating days. She totally pulled off the slinky and daring Versace! I could've done without the side boob for obvious wardrobe malfunction reasons but Gwyneth's color and pattern coordination right down to the shoes made up for it.

Holly shimmer! After a successful fashion moment with Donna Karan at the Emmy's, Nina Dobrev opted to wear another one of the designer's gowns. The Donna Karan Atelier's texture was so elegant but the gown's details completely prevented it from blending in with the crowd. I love that Nina is finding her own style while working with this brand. Dresses like this that have the wide diversity to easily switch from editorial to red carpet are always the memorable ones!

Gala co-chair Carey Mulligan didn't disappoint in this Prada sparkling dress! She's literally wearing a work of art. This texture can be super difficult to pull off because it can appear cheap but let's be real...this is Prada's designs. "Looking cheap" was never really an option. The way the sequins are reflecting off of everything adds to the dress' complexity. 

And then there was Diane Kruger. I love this woman's ability to work any and every fashion trend. She's so fabulous the girl could lounge around a beach with this Prada gown on and she wouldn't look out of place. The feathers, the clutch, the necklace, the way she doesn't even have to do anything with her hair because the whole look is already perfection! Diane Kruger is a natural fashion icon who doesn't even have to try hard.

Fashion Friday: Top Five Looks of the Week

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Salma Hayek at the Balenciaga show in Paris

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Mila Kunis in Paris

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Kate Mara at the Oscars

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Kate Mara at the Pre-Oscar Brunch celebrating Princess Grace

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Diane Kruger at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Fashion Friday: Top Five Looks of the Week

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Olivia Palermo at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin

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Kate Beckinsale at a photocall for "Underworld"

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Elizabeth Banks at the premiere for "Man on a Ledge"

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Diane Kruger attending the Versace fashion show in Paris

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Angelina Jolie at the Producer's Guild Awards

Spring 2012 Trends and Styles

It's a new year and with spring around the corner, the seasonal styles are about to change! Get ready to box up those dark and heavy fabrics and add some liveliness to your closet. Here are some gorgeous trends to be on the lookout for this spring:

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Crop Tops

Crop top: Express

Don't get too excited. Crop tops are back but not in the way where you should channel your inner Britney circa 2000. For spring 2012, this trend has a more subtle approach. This style is the best way to achieve a bohemian summer look! However, even if you got the body for it, I wouldn't recommend wearing these without a tank top underneath. Kate Beckinsale, for instance, sported a cute crop top with a casual approach.

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Suits

Professional or casual, floral or pastel - suits are totally in! The blazer and shorts combo works perfectly whether you're going to work or out for cocktails with the girls. Even Eva Longoria has already tried out this amazing look a couple of times!

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Abstract/Bold Patterns

Go bold or go home! Futuristic styles were a big hit at the Spring 2012 fashion shows. Since bold patterns can be tricky due to how they flatter your body or the statement they make, I prefer to take a light approach with this appearance. This shirt from Express follows the abstract style with the stripes and different colors, but does so in a less is more manner. For a more dramatic take on this look, take note from Amanda Seyfried:

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Jazz Age/Metallics

An important memo for this spring: dress like Daisy Buchanan! The roaring 20s are making a comeback this spring, taking vintage to a whole new level. Whip out those flashy clothing items and don't be afraid to let your dress be a little more flowy, and a little less tight fitting!

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Peplums

The biggest new trend of the season, but possibly the hardest to pull off. Women are usually trying to find clothes to distract from their their waistline, but this new style states that we should be doing the opposite. Diane Kruger looked fabulous when she wore a black peplum dress. The detailing was perfect, but didn't draw too much attention to her waistline or give her a hips a weird shape.

Fashion Icon: Diane Kruger

In honor of my 50th post, I decided to shed the spotlight on one of my all time favorite style inspirations. Whether she's gracing the red carpet or taking a stroll with her longterm partner Joshua Jackson(swoon!), Diane Kruger always looks effortlessly incredible. She has great taste in clothing and is a true trendsetter. Here are some of my favorite Diane fashion moments! (Sidenote: If anyone really does make a movie about Grace Kelly, Diane better be casted)

Yes Michelle Williams' 2007 Oscar dress was phenomenal but I'm definitely a bigger fan of Diane's dress from the 2010 SAG Awards. Both mustard colors were beautiful changes from the usual red carpet dresses, but the shape of this Jason Wu gown was perfection. The ruby jewels and bright lipstick only added even more elegance to this appearance!

THIS is how you rock a mini and keep it classy. Take notes ladies! The detailing of the pattern on the shoulders is to die for. Mixing black and red is already a bold statement, but adding that pattern and the belt is what makes this dress so fashionable. 

When she's not taking risks with extravagant dresses, Diane also rocks the casual and cute looks. I love how she took such a simple group of clothing items and added adorable feminine qualities. The blue, black, and cream colors all go together perfectly without the outfit looking "too matchy matchy". 

The Dolce and Gabbana number was a popular red carpet look this year but I think Diane had the best interpretation of how to wear it. The detailing of the dress is already captivating enough, without needing  to add jewelry(says the girl who never leaves the house without a necklace, bracelet, and earrings). The emphasis on throwing her hair back just shows the importance of less is more. Diane really let the dress do all of the work, without over-styling the look. 

I guess if you're going to be best friends with Karl Lagerfeld, it's expected to strut around in Chanel white skirts like they're just your casual Sunday wear. But for your boyfriend to dress like his life is a GQ photo shoot...talk about match made in heaven. If I didn't love these two, I would forever hate them for their classy and trendy appearances. 

"I truly genuinely like clothes. Making them is an art form, and wearing them is a form of self-expression. I find it very emotional because I can remember moments in my life - my mood, how I felt - through these clothes."

-Diane Kruger  

Fashion Friday: Top Five Looks of the Week

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Zoe Saldana at the VMAs

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Kate Winslet at the "Carnage" Photocall at Venice Film Fest

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Alessandra Ambrosio at Chateau Marmont

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Kim Kardashian filming in NYC

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Diane Kruger at "The Ides of March" premiere at the Venice Film Festival