Best & Worst: Cannes Film Festival

Best & Worst Dressed:

Cannes Film Festival

As you all know, the Cannes Film Festival kicked off this week and what a joy it's been watching that (slightly large) red carpet! The film festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year and it does more than exceed our expectations when it comes to fashion and what the stars wear! Twelve days of fashion, celebrities,  awards and a jury panel containing Scottish actor Ewan McGregor and French designer Jean Paul Gautier: what more could you ask for?

As mentioned above, the fashion at said event really is one to watch, so I thought I would put together a short 'best & worst dressed list'. Want to see? Ok, let's start with the best dressed:

1. Eva Longoria: When it comes to events, the Desperate Housewives star really knows how to dress. The Marchesa pale lilac fish tale dress with ruffled tulle train is without a doubt my favourite, however the black lacey number by Alberta Ferretti below, is a close second.

2. Hofit Golan: If this gold, long sleeved embroidered gown had been on anybody else, it might not have looked as nice, however the Israeli socialite managed to pull it off . Then again, I can't decide if the reason I like it so much, is because maybe anything would be nicer than what she wore to the film festival in 2009: a wardrobe malfunction or a publicity stunt - you decide.

Cannes Film Festival 2012

Cannes Film Festival 2009

3. Ewan McGregor: Ok, so maybe I just have a soft spot for the actor seeing as he's Scottish just like myself, but I really did think he looked mighty dapper on the red carpet in Cannes this week. 

4. Jane Fonda: Dressed in a shell pink Atelier Versace gown, how could she not go into the best dressed list? Oh and the fact that she still manages to look sexy and slim at the age of 74? Uh, hello?! She looked fantastic!

Before I delve into the worst dressed, I want to share with you possibly thee best dressed (and attractive) couple at the event: Chris Pine & Dominique Piek. I don't think I have to justify my decision, do you?

Now onto the Worst Dressed List! First up:

1. Jada Pinkett Smith: Normally I'm all in for futuristic looks, however this petrol blue number with statement shoulders just seemed a little out of wack for the film festival in my opinion. Jada has a great figure, but that flat chest just did nothing for the deep V in the gown.

2.  Lara Stone: Being a Calvin Klein poster girl and wife to comedian David Walliams, I might have expected a little more in terms of fashion sense for the model, however this silver CK number does nothing for her. In fact, it looks like it needs a good press ASAP. Nothing else to say other than, I hate it!

3.  Hao Lei: To promote the film Mystery, Chinese actress Hai Lei turned up to the Cannes photocall area in a printed maxi and peep toe ankle boots - A look which I deemed less than impressive. I think I like it, but then my better judgement jumps in with a "No, Maria. Just, no."

There were two other actors present at the Cannes Film Festival who I considered putting in the Worst Dressed list, however in the end I came up with an entirely different category for them: Cannes Most Comical. Actors Sacha Baron Cohen and Bill Murray each turned up in their own little worlds, with Sacha dressed to promote his new film The Dictator and Bill in a colourful, patterned ensemble. The two were hilarious!

What do you think of the fashion at this weeks Cannes Film Festival? Were there any celebrities which you found particularly memorable that I didn't feature? Let me know in the comments below! 

Photo Credit: Images via www.marieclaire.co.uk

Art At The Heart

For many of this week's submissions, art was the center theme. From DIY projects to festivals, museum exhibits and dramatic runway sets - there are so many ways that art manifests itself in the world of fashion, not just in the clothes we wear. We create it, it moves us, it changes our mood and makes our world a more beautiful and magical place. I loved reading posts about the Costume Institute's new exhibit, Chanel's crystal runway set - and even how to make a glitzy pair of Mui Mui-inspired sunnies.
Edited by Taylor Davies

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• Beauty x Pose: Colorblock Your Shoes


• Bleu06: Sh*t Guys Should Know About Fashion #7


• Bugwear: Royal Mail issues Great British Fashion stamps collection


• Crystal Eyes: White Out


• Dress Code: High Fashion:


• Fashionista's Diary: Crazy for Crystals


• Finely Made: DIY Glitter Mui Mui Catwalk Noir Sunglasses


• Fly Songbird: Orange Lips Love


• Get Fierce Style: The Freedom In Loving Your Body


• Meredith & Gwyneth, the new yorkie: DIY No Sew Feather Dress


• Pink Pineapple: Internship Essentials


• Pret-a-Porter Palm Beach: festival fashions


• Real Girl Glam: How To Wear A Denim Jacket


• Spy Girl: Blog Essentials: Designing a Memorable Business Card


• The Curatorial: Duchamp, Pop Art & The Rodnik Band - Art As Fashion


• This is a Yes: Frieze Art Fair New York


• Toronto Shopaholic Blog: 3 Fun Uses For A Multi-Tasking Barette


• Tse Parfait: Anthropologie Summer '12 Fashin Show


• Votre Garcon: Schiaparelli & Prada: Impossible Conversations

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How To Wear: Creepers

How To Wear:

Creepers

Brothel Creepers: A slightly strange, yet wonderful trend that has caught the attention of my younger inner goth. However, think of brothel creepers and you instantaneously think of chunky black shoes with a strip of faux animal print on the front - am I wrong? Well, things are changing - fashion is changing. Top designers including the main man himself: Karl Lagerfeld has jumped on the creeper bandwagon for both the current and up and coming seasons of 2012 & 2013 -  It was actually the Chanel Resort 2013 collection which I blogged about earlier, that inspired me to dedicate a post to the fashionable, yet, strangely intriguing shoes.

Now that the shoe is on trend, retailers and designers galore have been experimenting with new ways to bring us consumers a new and improved design on the old classic. On my recent window shopping trip, I came across two designs which instantly took my fancy, and those are the creepers that I want to share with you, my lovely readers. Take a look:

Image created at Polyvore

I decided to feature two variations on the creeper, as I myself have an almost split personality when it comes to deciding what I wear: One day I can be all girly, with florals and bright colours etc. However, the next minute I might decide that I want to dress quite grungy and punk-rock-ish!

You can purchase the blue spotted creepers here & the heeled creepers here. I can't decided which ones I love more, so I think I'll have to just add both to my list of items to buy on pay day. I love the heeled creepers as they give a modern twist to the shoe and lend themselves to a night look, whereas the dotted flat creepers are perfect for day to day wear. What do you think? Are you into this current trend at the moment & why?

Chanel Resort: 2013

Resort 2013:

Chanel

Held in The Palais de Versailles and inspired by the marvellous Marie Antoinette, Karl Lagerfeld (or King Karl as people seem to be calling him lately) created a collection that combined classic French aristocracy, with a modern day twist. The result? A series of looks with enough wow-factor to make any type of woman crave a piece of the collection for themselves. 

Gold embellishments and touches, ruffled white lace tiers that ran petticoat-like down the side of skirts, boucle jackets, modern swimwear, culottes, scoop neck sun dresses and gathered gowns came together to create a wardrobe for the modern day Marie. Accessories? Short, candy coloured wigs, floppy sun hats, white sole-brothel-creeper trainers and beauty spotted cheeks topped the looks off in a surprisingly chic way. According to the man himself, "Serious frivolity" was the key idea behind Karl's pencil when he created the collection.

Personally, I loved the collection - not every piece, but most - and thought Karl Lagerfeld did a brilliant job in taking an iconic woman such as Marie Antoinette and creating a look for the modern day women in her image.

This dress is absolutely gorgeous!!

I've included some pieces that (and a photo of Karl, of course) I felt were particular favourites of mine. What are your thoughts on this collection? Would you wear any of it yourself?

Photo Credit: Ghetty Images found at www.telegraph.co.uk

Wanted: Wardrobe

Edited by: Sonia of In Pursuit of Style
Something about the change in weather that makes me want bright colors, fabulous new clothes and fancy new shoes. This happens every year, as excitement builds with peep toes, sleeveless tops and flowing skirts aplenty. I’ve been feeling uninspired lately, but this week’s blogger submissions have me excited again. We have some showing us how to make old things new again, trends in different iterations and best of all, at a great price! Maybe I can go out a buy that new wardrobe after all...

THE IFB WEEKLY ROUNDUP: LINKS À LA MODE: MAY 10TH

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• Urbanite: The Artist


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• Boheme Noir: The Return of Matching Shoes & Bags


• A Woman Like Me: Neon Wish List


• The Chic Street: The Vested Interest


• Camo Meets Couture: Color Me Coral


• The Citizen Rosebud: Your Little Red Dress


• The Style Confessions: How To Make A Fashion Trend Yours


• Fashionopolis: Trend Spotting - Colored Jeans


• Fashionista’s Diary: DIY Colorblock Bangle


• The Simply Luxurious Life: Why Not Wear A Pencil Skirt?


• Net Vignette: Shopping Fashion Blogger’s Closets


• A Little Too Much: I Heard You Like The Wild Ones


• Fumiko Kawa: Whip My Hair


• The Style Safari: Weekend Prep


• In Pursuit of Style: Orbit


• Welcome To My Closet: What Would Alana Do?

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Update!

Just to let you all know, over the next week or so I might disappear for a while again: I have just two weeks left before I finish up for the summer, so I have a lot of work to get done on top of organising our end of year Fashion Show!
(Check that out here: www.cogcfashion.blogspot.com)

I don't want you all to think that I've abandoned Vita di Moda - I could never do that! - so I wanted to leave this here so that if you come by my blog within the next couple of weeks, you'll know why there's been a lack of new content.

I'm hoping to maybe get a sneaky little post in here and there, so fingers crossed that I get my college work finished sooner rather than later.

- Maria xo

Sorrento, Italia

Mi dispiace! 

Ok, so I wanted to make a post dedicated to apologising for my little, five day break from blogging for Vita di Moda! On Sunday morning, my mum, sister and I got on a plane and went to Sorrento, Italy for a couple of days to visit my uncle and stuff our faces with gorgeous Italian food. Let me tell you, I thoroughly enjoyed myself in the food department: gelato in every flavour you could imagine, pizza margherita, penette pomodoro, dough balls, potato croquettes, vino...ugh, just thinking about it makes me start salivating. It really was great to just be there for a little while,  as I was starting to feel a little home sick. I'm actually going back in four weeks (June 15th) with my other half for two weeks, so I'm counting down the days until I'm back!

Want to see some of my holiday snaps?

Images taken by myself with my FujiFilm FinePix S2980