Cannes Film Festival Fashion

Posted by: Tegan Silva

May
21
2012

The 65th Annual Cannes Film festival just kicked off its eleven-day event, bringing actors and filmmakers from far and wide. While we’re definitely excited for upcoming films, we’re even more interested in what our favorite stars are wearing!

From Jessica Chastain to Fan Bingbing, the styles were gorgeous giving Cannes a very fashionable start!

Eva Longoria looked absolutely stunning in this Marchesa gown with a beautiful train. I choo choo choose this as a favorite look!

Jessica Chastain's red locks wow against her sparkly white gown, while Marion Cotillard looks sultry and sweet in her chiffon gown.

Model Natasha Poly wore one of my favorite looks from Gucci's runway, and the blush-colored gown Naomi Watts wore also brought some train love.

Actress Chen Ting Jia's gown was really a showstopper, especially when she turned around. Wowzas!

Diane Kruger looked perfectly elegant in her flowing gown, while Freida Pinto looked pretty in her pink beaded dress.

Last, but not least my favorite Fan Bingbing arrived in a beautiful beaded number. According to Red Carpet Fashion Awards, her hair was styled as a symbol of the Tang dynasty’s noble women and the gown was embroidered with stories of the four beauties of ancient China. I'd love to see it in person!

Check out more fashionable Cannes Film Festival looks here!

(Photos courtesy of Fashionista.com and Jezebel.com)

Cannes Film Festival: Then and Now

Posted by: Laurie Hartt

May
16
2011

As many of you may have heard, the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival begun just this past Wedesday, luring in stars and celebrities from all over the world. Besides the appeal of the ocean and the exotic French coastline, this festival is reknowned for its private status and epic fashion statements.

The idea for the film festival began in 1939, when Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education decided to protest the intevention of the fascist government in choosing films for the Venice Film Festival. With the support of British and Americans in the area, he proposed to create an international cinematographic festival in France. Unfortunately, the advent of WWII delayed things for several years, and the first festival did not officially begin until 1946. Although originally designed as a competition of arts between France and Italy, the festival has since evolved into a venue for producers to air their new films and an opportunity to promote European cinema. (Read more history here.)

Over the years, this exclusive event has been privileged to host some truly beautiful people. Take a look at some of my favs:

The lovely Brigitte Bardot, on the brink of becoming one of the most famous actresses of her time. * It was at the 1955 festival that Grace Kelly met Prince Rainer III, whom she eventually married.

Warren Beatty & Natalie Wood * Elizabeth Taylor & husband Mike Todd

Click here if you want to see more old Hollywood pics from the Festival (worth a look! They were so glamorous!)

Other pics from here.

While studying in France several years ago, I was lucky enough to get a chance to attend the festival myself! Of course, the red carpet was on the other side of the rope, but being able to wander the streets and take in all the sights was definitely something to remember.

Ohhh the red carpet! I got to see Juliette Binoche (remember her from Chocolat?), and a few of the group were lucky enough to see Natalie Portman after her Star Wars debut.

Eating snacks at an ampitheatre near the beach. We actually ended up sleeping there that night because we wanted to see more stars the next day and all the hotels were filled up with visitors and movie stars!

Not nearly as glamorous as the movie stars of old, but we sure gave it our starving-students best!

Make sure to catch all the coverage of this years' events (check out more info at the Festival de Cannes website), because it never disappoints!

So who else out there is a Festival fan? Any favorite moments of your own?

Love This Look: Fishtail Braid

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

July
14
2010

Braids are much loved for their style, simplicity and cuteness.

Fishtail braids are definitely increasing in popularity this summer, and how could they not? With stars like Diane Kruger rockin' the fishtail plait at the Cannes Film Festival, it's easy to see what's so graceful and appealing about this look.

As far as achieving this look goes, it's pretty easy. Sorta like a french braid, but the hair is sectioned and transfered a bit differently. It works best for long hair, and short layers can be tricky to work in.

For a visual refrence, I love this video from Pixiwoo for her "English Rose Hair Tutorial." She makes her braid off to the side and pins it up for a darling effect. The bow headband she puts on at the end is the cherry on top!

Now to grow my hair out just a couple inches longer...