The 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet- Opening Ceremony and "Midnight In Paris" Premiere

Le Tapis Rouge...

The 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival just began and well, as expected it's a COUTURE Runway-worthy Red Carpet, when it comes to the Glammed-Up Divas. This is NOT "Kid's Stuff" when it comes to the clothes. And what's also a bit more fun about Cannes is that both actresses and designers feel a bit more fearless about showing those usually-Runway Only creations on the Red Carpet, whereas if this was America, well, maybe not so much...

Let's take a look at some of last night's Red Carpet Ladies:

Rachel McAdams in Marchesa Fall 2011: This is a STUNNER of a gown. It really just belongs up on a podium to be seen and admired. Actress Rachel McAdams looks beautiful but she sort of gets swallowed up by the gown. Maybe too much gown for her. What do guys think? (I am sooooo afraid of what that silk tulle train looked like afterward by the way!!)

Uma Thurman in Versace Fall 2011: Uma is breathtaking in this ivory strapless Versace feathered gown from Donatella's Fall 2011 Collection. Love that she kept it simple with little-to-no jewelry and clean swept-back hair. Let the fact that you are like SEVEN FEET TALL and that gorgeous gown do its magic!

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Elie Saab Couture Spring 2011: The "Most Beautiful Woman In The World" , Indian-born actress, and former "Miss World 1994" Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wore an Elie Saab light periwinkle all-over hand-beaded one shoulder gown from the House's Haute Couture Spring 2011 Collection. She is SERVING it up darlings! Give it to them Aishwarya!

Ines de la Fressange: French Supermodel, entrepreneur, fashion designer--and one time Chanel/Karl Lagerfeld Muse--Ines de la Fressange, is THE definition of French Effortless Chic. One shoulder black gown with twisted/knot drapes, and on her feet: Beaded "thong" sandals: J'adore!!

Gong Li: Chinese born Singaporean actress Gong Li wore a purple strapless "Mermaid" silhouette gown for the Opening Ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival. The gown is pretty. Where she failed was in adding the diamond earrings, the necklace and that hair! She looks like the Mother of a Bride here at some lavish wedding in Dubai. Slick the hair back in a ponytail or modern chignon, remove the jewelry and voila...better (I think).

Bianca Balti and Fawaz Gruosi: Fawaz Gruosi, in case you didn't know, is the owner and founder of de Grisogono, one of the most sought-after jewelry and watch makers of his generation. Apparently Bianca is married (and not to him!) so I am assuming she is a model in this situation. Or maybe there might be trouble waiting back at his palazzo when he returns...Her jewelry is STUNNING by the way. What BILLONAIRE Russian Arms Dealer does someone have to marry to get these???

Faye Dunaway: Three Words: Caftan and Faye Dunaway. Done and done!

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L'Occitane Pivoine Flora

A few days ago I attended an event held at L'Occitane's lovely Covent Garden store introducing the new Pivoine Flora collection of fragrance and makeup containing peony extract from the south of France (Drôme).

L'Occitane is a brand I have always been fond of. Their hand creams are beautifully indulgent, while their almond shower oil is a staple in my bathroom. My mama also has a very soft spot for them, particularly the verbena range, so I am always trying to pick out a new treasure for her, and when it has migrated to her bathroom sneakily trying it out myself when I visit ;).

I am yet to swatch and take photos of the makeup, but I just couldn't wait to tell you all about the Pivoine Flora fragrance. A true elixir of femininity, this perfume blends the delicacy of peonies with the sensuality of magnolias in a captivating floral fragrance marked with a woody trail.

Top Note: a burst of bergamot blended with grapefruit
Middle Note: an intense scent of peony, magnolia and violet petals
Base Note: a lingering silky richness enveloped in vanilla, cedar and musk.  

I absolutely adore this perfume. Floral, sweet, warm and feminine it's a perfect scent for the Summer. As with all L'Occitane fragrances it holds well on the skin and wears well throughout the day with the vanilla notes creating a warm, delicate, soothing finish. After using the eau de parfum (£39) in the morning I like to top it up throughout the day with the Pivione Flora eau de toilette roll on (£14). This is a great way of keeping your perfume with you at all times without having to carry the bottle with you. The slim design not only saves space in your hand bag, but also minimises the risk of spillages. There's nothing worse than breaking a new bottle of perfume!

Have you tried the new Pivoine Flora range? What are your favourite fragrances for the Summer? xxx

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A Moisturiser For A Luminous Complexion!

For a long time in my younger years, I predominantly relied on foundation and concealer to make my skin look radiant, even and healthy.  However, I slowly realised that to ensure your makeup always looks fresh and luminous, it's SO important to look after your skin and use a good moisturiser that is suited to your skin type.  You can layer as much makeup as you want on your face but doing that will inevitably age you and the main aim is to keep skin looking young, plump and fresh.

I generally change up my skincare products as summer approaches and I tend to lean more towards products that are light in texture, keep my skin balanced to avoid too much shine and give my skin a natural glow.  The perfect skincare products will vary from person to person because everyone has different skin types and preferences on how they want their skin to look.  However, hopefully this review will be helpful for anyone else who has normal/combo to occasionally dry skin.

I have never really tried Clarins moisturisers properly before as I always thought they were marketed towards the more mature lady.  However, they just brought out the Daily Energizer range which is the first that is geared very much towards young skin.  Here's the lowdown on the Daily Energizer Cream:

"Clarins Daily Energizer Cream has an innovative cocktail of four natural ingredients. The first is an energy boosting shot of Vitamin C that stimulates the skin’s natural defences to keep it looking fresh all day, because young skin has lots of vitality it uses up energy so quickly that it does suffer from periods of fatigue and dull skin tone. The second is Turmeric or Indian saffron, a powerful antioxidant that strengthens this action. The third ingredient is purifying Alchemilla, an astringent plant extract that regulates sebum production to keep pores and the complexion clear. And finally, radiance-boosting Ginkgo biloba, to improve the skin’s uptake of oxygen so it looks brighter and healthier and to strengthen the walls of the skin’s super-fine network of blood capillaries".

I have now been using this moisturiser for over 10 days and I absolutely love it to pieces.  Here's why...

1) It has given my skin the most amazing radiance purely through the natural ingredients (so there's no light reflecting particles to create a 'faux glow').  My skin looks better than it ever has before and I noticed a difference within a couple of days!

2) It has such a refreshing fruit/botanical scent that instantly makes you feel more awake in the morning.  I personally like these kind of scents but I know other people can be fussy about them.

3) Although it's a rich cream formulation, it's not at all heavy or greasy and sinks into the skin effortlessly.  There's no greasy residue whatsoever and it doesn't make you look shiny later in the day either (I normally get a shiny T-zone). 

4) It makes for an excellent make-up base because it absorbs into the skin instantly and the natural radiance it gives your skin even shows through your foundation. I have even found myself skipping on highlighters in the daytime because my skin already has a subtle but natural glow.

5) It seems to make my complexion look so much clearer, more even and it diminishes any flaws in my skintone.  This means less work for me when it comes to foundation application and using concealer.  I have used a lot less concealer since I started using this moisturiser.  It also means I can now wear Estee Lauder Double Wear with confidence without having to worry about how my skin looks (I usually ALWAYS wear Estee Lauder Double Wear).

6) My skin feels really soft and smooth after using this moisturiser and I like the way it seems to balance my skin so it never gets to dry or oily in any particular area.

The jar looks emptier than it should be because I cack-handedly dropped it on the bathroom floor and some of the product tipped out.  I almost cried!

There's nothing quite like bright, clear skin to give you confidence and I always find that when your skin looks great and you have a good base to work on, all your other makeup just falls into place and looks great too.  I would say this moisturiser would suit normal and normal/dry combination skin types the most.  They also do an even lighter gel-cream formulation that would be more suited to oily complexions.

I have decided that this will be my staple day moisturiser for Spring/Summer from now on because it has everything I'm looking for.  I will definitely be stocking up on this. You can get it here from Boots and it's £19.50 for a 30ml jar.     

It's definitely got HG day moisturiser status for me!

Favourites

Lara :)

She's graced the covers of Grazia magazine, Oyster, Who, NW, New Idea and more. She has been the talk of much speculation and scandle. And this glowing aussie beauty, Miss Lara Bingle, is one of my favourite picks in relation to whose fashion to follow. 

It is not just her milky skin, golden locks and rockin bod that make Miss.Lara one eye-catching young woman, but her edgy and modern take on Australian style make her all the more amazing.    

According to the blonde bombshell, her 'style staples' for this winter season include "a good pair of leather pants, a good blazer and a whole lot of T-shirts"... And when asked who she admires in relation to their out-there notice-it style, Lara lists Kate Moss, Alexa Chung, Chloe Sevigny and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen has her favourite go-to 'It' girls. Agreed!!! 

 



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