The Cannes Film Festival (which took place in May) left me in a fashion coma from taking in too much eye candy. I’m near speechless-partly because I haven’t a clue what the films were (a shame I know it!) and because I was wholly distracted by the impressive parade of fancy schmancy frocks! Some of these ladies were favored by the fashion gods because not only were they able to flaunt it in one dream dress, they did so in multiple designer dazzlers. I didn’t want to waste time on dresses that I didn’t care for so I’ve posted only the dresses I’d gush all over about.

Enjoy the post and I’d love to hear your review on Cannes red carpet fashion!

There were an abundance of hairstylists who opted to do elegant and outrageous updos on the celebs. Naomi Watts was a vision in a multi-tiered shimmery Armani Privé gown and sleek updo. She looked heavenly in it but my favorite dress was the pale pink chiffon Gucci number -loved the pop of red lip color too, she looked every part the silver screen siren. Naomi Watts is girl crush material, she just does not disappoint on the red carpet!

Salma Hayek was such a bombshell, a knockout in all shades of red! I loooved this woman’s endless curves in a stunning pink Gucci Première gown…I was also drooling all over myself over this huge rock on her hand!

I don’t watch many Asian films so I’m not familiar with her but even so, Fan Bing Bing did not go unnoticed as she looked fabulous making the rounds on the red carpet. She has a soft and feminine quality about her but isn’t afraid to take risks as shown by wearing this symbolic gold dress. Stunning embroidery, just not one of my favorites overall.

Camilla Belle was a delight to see at Cannes; a pretty ice princess that usually gets on my best dressed list. I adored her in the black strapless Gucci Première gown with unique bead design…I’m always a little self-conscious about the girls getting too much showtime so I love the idea of a stylish sheer panel to conceal them a bit. Thumbs up to the modesty flap.

Diane Kruger looked outstanding in this pink and black Jason Wu gown…the ruching and fit were superb! The modesty flap showed up again but this time in the form of a lacey panel.

You can always rely on Georgina Chapman to bring beauty and glamour to every event she attends. This designer’s creations are so awe-inspiring and I always look forward to celebs paying homage to her gorgeous gowns. The white empire waisted gown looked so flattering on her I thought for a second that she had had the baby already and did a quick google search before enviously coming to the conclusion that she’s just blessed with the goods. The gigantic ornaments she paired with the look were awesome!

I loved her Zuhair Murad gown from the Met Gala and now this?! Jennifer Lopez loves couture and the gowns she has been wearing recently have been wowing me left and right. I loved the details of this pink feathery Roberto Cavalli dress and for better or worse, she certainly stood out in it!

What can I say about this woman but that she is one classy dame! I was taken away with Helen Mirren…she wins me over every time with her style and elegance. Diane Lane, Aishwarya Rai, and Doutzen Kroes were modern day muses in long flowing dresses.

Now we come to my consistently best dressed from the Cannes Film Festival: Kate Beckinsale! I love nothing better than seeing beautiful women look their best and she did it again and again (and set to repeat). It was refreshing how she changed up her hairdos with every ensemble and kept each look sophisticated and not too over the top. Even doing casual chic in a plum and rose-coloured Christian Dior ensemble, she still looked radiant with her beautiful smile ever present (is charmed by her).

And now we crown my favorite dress! I was fascinated by Kate Beckinsale’s Armani Privé dress which she wore at the AMFAR party. The shape of the dress reminded me of a calla lily and it wrapped around her figure very alluringly. It’s unique, sexy, and sparkly…who coud resist?! Not to mention that stunning teardrop diamond ring is sooooo ready to be mine! =d

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