LIFE BALL: NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

Natasha Bedingfield attended 'Life Ball 2011' in Vienna on Sunday wearing this stunning jewel encrusted black fishtail gown. The spine shaped crystal design on the back is gothic-ly beautiful.  

BEST DRESSED: BILLBOARDS AWARDS

 

There were only two looks worthy of a mention at the Billboard Awards which were held in Las Vegas last night. Kylie looked gorgeous in a black symmetrically patterned Alexander McQueen dress with fringed platform heels. I love how unpredictable Rihanna is, she really does look good in anything and this is no exception. I much prefer her hair at this length too.

KYLIE MINOGUE'S TOUR OUTFITS

Kylie Minogue performed her 'Aphrodite Live' show at the Hollywood Bowl in LA on Saturday. I've heard that she puts on an amazing show and saw some great costumes from her Showgirl tour. These are some of the seven looks she performed in. The show has a Roman/Goddess theme...hence the name. This is such an interesting mix of looks from a burlesque/ gothic outfit comprising of a net covered top hat, gold and black corset and black feather skirt to a pearl draped body with chiffon cape. I love how the metallic fabric dress has been shaped to reflect the light and next time I dress up as She-ra I'm definitely stealing some ideas.

BEST DRESSED: amFAR's CINEMA AGAINST AIDS GALA, CANNES

 

On Thursday yet another red carpet event was held during Cannes Film Festival. There were some beautiful dresses on display, my favorite being a nude pink layered Roberto Cavalli gown worn by Ana Beatriz Barros. I actually love this. Georgina Chapman, one of the two Marchesa designers, wore her own label.

  Michelle Rodriguez wore a stunning nude pink backless, jewel embellished fishtail Jean Fares Couture gown. The shaping around then neck which falls into the open back add a sophisticated edge and the jeweling on the pockets and swirling down the back of the gown is stunning. I don't really think the dress suits Michelle very well and it is too long on her. Fan Bing Bing dazzled as always in a stand out Fuscia Pink ruffled Louis Vuitton gown. Clotilde Courau made interesting choice wearing a white slogan T-shirt reading 'IRONIC ICONIC' and black high waist skirt. I really like this mixture of a t-shirt with a formal skirt.

 

BEST DRESSED: PHILIPS BRITISH ACADEMY TELEVISION AWARDS

The Philips British Academy Television Awards were held in London this evening. These are the looks that I liked the most. Cara Tointon looked elegantly beautiful in a jewel encrusted Grecian lilac gown.  Daisy Lowe wore quite the opposite in a black striped revealing dress; this punky risque style is what she does best. Paula Lane, from Coronation Street, also looked refreshingly different in this 1940s styled look wearing a coral maxi gown.

CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: ULIANA SERGIENKO

I spend a lot of time googling people and events to find as many photos of outfits as possible. I uncovered this picture of a model called Uliana Sergienko taken at a premiere in Cannes on Wednesday. As she's an unknown (well to me anyway) she won't be appearing on many sites/ magazines/ blogs and I can only find this one image of her. This look fits so many trends and is yet quite daring and something we haven't seen before. This Victorian inspired ensemble is simply made up of a high waist floral skirt and sheer white blouse. Her wavy long hair and red lips finished this look perfectly.

STYLE STEAL: VANESSA HUDGENS

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MISCHA BARTON IS PRETTY IN PINK

This is the first time I have seen Mischa Barton looking good for a long time. She attended the Moet and Chandon Cocktail Party in Cannes yesterday. For a while now her fashion choices have just looked odd rather than stylish. I think she looks lovely in this pretty pink dress and of course her outfit wouldn't have been complete without the accent azure blue on her nails.

GET YOUR OWN: JORGIE PORTER'S SOAP AWARDS GOWN

I was just browsing through ASOS' maxi dresses and came across this Aqua dress that looked very familiar. It is the same one worn by Jorgie Porter to the Soap Awards last Saturday. They have it is Teal, Red and Black. The above picture if of the Teal colourway and I'm not sure whether it is the lighting or a different colour to Jorgie's below. You can order this red carpet gown now for £100.

NEW IN MY WARDROBE: PRIMARK FLORAL SKIRT

I got this tulip print skirt in Primark last week. The colours are beautiful and the print is more reminiscent of something you would find in River Island. The top layer is a floaty chiffon with a stiff taffeta lining which gives it a fuller shape. It fits perfectly at the waist and is a great buy at £8.00.

RED CARPET FAVORITE: JIL SANDER MAXI SKIRT

When looking through the photos from the Fashion For Relief show I recognised this outfit immediatly as it's been worn on the red carpet several times. The first was last December by Kate Bosworth and more recently by Susann Atwel and Tilda Swinton. 

FASHION FOR RELIEF FASHION SHOW IN CANNES

Yesterday Naomi Campbell held the Fashion For Relief Fashion Show in Cannes. Naomi, Karolina Kurkova, Jane Fonda, Rosario Dawson and Bruce Forsyth were just some of the models to take to the runway. There didn't appear to be a theme the show it simply showed a range of styles from a range of designers. I was very happy to see pieces from my favorite designers Alexander McQueen and Marchesa. All of the Alexander McQueen gowns are dramatic with the two-tone dye effect emphasising volume. Jane Fonda wore the lace fishtail Marchesa gown which I wrote about just yesterday. She does look nice but I'd still like to see this on someone like Sarah Jessica Parker who would take it to another level. Miranda Kerr wore the short layered prom dress at the Met Gala, her version was not quite as short. 

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

 MARCHESA

 

 AND A FEW OTHERS....

GET THE LOOK: SUSPENDER TIGHTS

Steal Sophie Powles style with a pair of these suspender tights. Be careful what you team them with as they can look a little slutty if not styled properly. Either wear them with a simple feminine dress or shorts and a blouse like Sophie. These three pairs are all from newlook.com.

GET THE LOOK: JORGIE PORTER

SELECT Jade Chiffon Cape Dress £18.00

MISSGUIDED Kryssy Peep Toe Suede Leopard Print Heels £34.99

I was just browsing Select's new items and came across this jade green chiffon dress. I then quickly searched for some animal print heels and found these on Missguided. Most of us don't have red carpet events to go to so this is a way to get her look on a night out.

BEST DRESSED: SOAP AWARDS 2011

On Saturday night the Soap Awards took place in Manchester. Actors from Eastenders, Coro, Hollyoaks and Emmerdale (and probable a few others) graced the red carpet. I always think soap-stars manage to make the red carpet look like a school prom with predictable dresses and this was no exception. I do however think Jorgie Porter (Theresa, Hollyoaks) and Sophie Powles (??????) looked great. I think Jorgie's dress fits perfectly, the turquoise colour is stunning against her blonde hair it is sophisticated with a subtle slit revealing just enough. The like how the leopard print heels are not the focus but add an interesting touch. It could be argued that Sophie's outfit was not appropriate for an awards ceremony but I still think she's rocking this look. The suspender tights mixed with a soft chiffon blouse and her fringed jet black hair giver her a feminine punky look which I love.    

The Sugarbabes look sensational. Their stylist has done a fantastic job creating each individual outfit so that they work together as one. I adore this type of look- it is reminiscent of Alexander McQueen. The mix of leather, lace, studs and sheer and sumptuous fabrics with feminine silhouettes is very dramatic and beautiful. 

Brooke Vincent (Coro) made an interesting choice with a lime green chiffon graduating maxi gown. She definitely stood out and I think it was a great choice. Her on-screen girlfriend Sacha Parkinson wore a hot pink gown with an azure blue clutch and Bianca Hendricke-Spendlove (Hollyoaks) wore a simple nude gown with azure blue heels. Azure blue accessories are definitely a current trend.