cannes finest..

its always such a pleasure to see the cannes film festival red carpet. this year definitely hasn't disappointed. the strong blush/nude trend translated perfectly in these stars amazing gowns. from ethereal to modern tailoring,blush defintely brought out the sensual side of these glamorous women. i am particualrly in love with tilda swinton's architectural haider ackermann gown.its very modern and complimented out her flawless alabaster skin.who would've thought that blush could be so striking.. 

a blush gown goes well with a bejewelled clutch..:)

my own tilda gown..:)

AKRIS No. 7

there's something about art & fashion fusing together. its always a fabulous surprise..:)..akris' latest fall collection inspired by franz kline's "Painting No. 7" was no exception. kriemler's masterful use of color blocked graphics & patchworking luxurious textiles interpreted kline's work in a sleek, fresh way.his trademark dynamic & comfort chic style of design definitely went perfect with kline's artistic style.black looked so versatile in different fabrics while emerald & shots of tans,purple & fiery orange were simply sublime.if anyone knows how modernism should look,its akris..:)

ahh so effortless..

 a slouchy luxe leather hobo/tote in rich emerald or berry is the perfect  'It bag'.. 

if a jumpsuit could look this sharp..

modern inferno..

with his latest spring collection,richard nicoll channeled clouzot's unfinished film, L'enfer . rather a pretentious flick, it did have a rad wardrobe.L'enfer's unique European groovy-chic vibe was perfectly mirrored with its clothes that consist of baby-doll silhouttes mixed up with the 60's era's futurism. hence,mod & simplistic feminine lines permeated throughout nicoll's collection. his use of sheer fabrics & textiles with sheen also brought a romantic & relaxed  feel to his clothes. this is clearly a designer that knows how to marry film & fashion beautifully. 

love sheer mod..

keep mod modern with unperdictable materials like clear PVC/plastic..

my own version..:)

valentino's spring awakening..

florals for spring is definitely not a groundbreaking idea but the duo Piccuoli & Chiuri made it seem like it was a new concept. taking inspiration from the eighteenth century's " age of enlightment ", the light yet tailored silhouettes of their gowns & cocktails echoed the spiritual sentiment of that time. delicate,playful florals in cool blush tones & hints of sky blue sit perfectly on those airy gowns to create a feeling of beautiful  whimsy. the word,pretty, is a huge understatement to this collection. oh spring, i'm so ready for you..:)

bellissima..

loafers/slip ons..whatever you call them,they are the chicest way to toughen up a feminine outfit.

inspired..

wu me..

jason wu's understated glamour & chic aesthetic reins supreme  with his latest fall collection. asian influences in his tailoring and his choice of fabric  add another dimension to his  beautiful designs. i especially love his chic red sheath dress with a black piping detail.for once,an asian inspired collection did not look tacky nor dated.fur seems to be a major staple in many collections as he also used it with his chic blazers & military inspired parkas never looked so luxurious..:)

gorgeous..

gold chandelier earrings are so edgy..

the red dress..

the talented mr. west...

in kanye west's world, everything must be visually stimulating & sound inspiring..he constantly pushes the envelope with such finesse. his latest couture line proved all his critics wrong. he's not just a fad, he's an aspiring fashion designer to be reckoned with. granted that i'm a huge fan of his, with his amazing artistry in music, this man does have some fine taste & style. his clever mix of fur & fine leather in tough black w/ hints of warm auburn hues gave dimension to standard clothing staples.experimenting with proportion is usually unflattering but with his dark colour pallette,it looked streamlined & rather polished.i particularly love his exotic leather neck piece & body con sheer fur dress..:)

leather pants + giant fur bag = love..:)

a statement,huge black bag adds character.. 

Kanye's LBD...:)

Oscar glamour...

in a night where glitz & glamour trump what awards season is really about, the stars truly did steal the spotlight.this time,for the right reasons. their stunning and timeless gowns were such a treat to look at.i especially loved gwyneth's modern white tom ford gown.that cape was divine..:)..rooney mara in  givenchy was also mesmerizing..sometimes simplicity & showing restraint in the accessories' department pays off ..let the gown be the main focus..:)

special mention to jessica chastain in mcqueen & cameron diaz in gucci. truly regal..

drop earrings in exotic colors were the main trend on the red carpet..love..:)

something i'd like to wear if i was at an awards show..flapper chic..