Friday, May 20, 2016

Who Dressed Best At Cannes?

I've never been so excited to conjure up a best-dressed list. You know why? Because Cannes is glamour, elegance, class, and little bit of rebellion personified. It's a place so classy that being dressed to the nines is a must (whether you're a regular person or a celebrity). Though they all have stylists, these celebs still deserve credit for rocking these beautiful looks. Even the ones who usually make odd red carpet choices looked drop-dead gorgeous at Cannes this year. I'm talking to you Anna Kendrick (though I love her anyway). Some women like Kristen Stewart, Blake Lively, and Kendall Jenner had a few rockstar looks at Cannes and one can only imagine the difficulty of selecting just one. However, I approached the task with fervour and I have come up with a list of mouth-watering, eye gaping, choices. Ready?
NUMBER 10
Naomi Watts in Armani Prive
 Although Naomi Watts always seems to be rocking the same strapless form-fitting Armani Prive look at every event, she consistently looks stellar doing it. This is a woman who knows her body and what works for her. Consequently, she is also always a best-dressed contender.
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NUMBER 9
Barbara Palvin in Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini
Anyone who wears Philosophy is immediately on my best-dressed list. Barbara Palvin looks feminine, pretty, and super on trend in this pale pink ruffled gown. My girly side is beyond excited about it.
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NUMBER 8
Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen
Though Jessica Chastain looked stunning in her yellow Armani dress, this has to be my favourite. From the tassled waves to the embellished gown, Chastain is so 1920s chic with a mix of old Hollywood. I'm completely obsessed.
via justcurious.co.za
NUMBER 7
Karlie Kloss in Marchesa
If you're going to wear black, it better be va-va-voom. Take a hint from Karlie Kloss. THIS is how you rock black at Cannes.
via telegraph.co.uk
NUMBER 6
Jourdan Dunn in Ralph & Russo
Who doesn't look stunning in a full-skirted floor length gown? Obviously, Jourdan Dunn got it right in this beautiful Ralph & Russo that can't be described in any other way but dreamy. 
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HONOURABLE MENTION: Ruffled black Dsquared
I'm simply in love.
via telegraph.co.uk
NUMBER 5
Blake Lively in Vivienne Westwood
Apparently princess gowns were popular at Cannes this year. Though Blake Lively wore an abundance of beautiful gowns/jumpsuits that showcased her slight baby bump, I'm a sucker for a Cinderella dress. How can I resist those cake-like ruffles?
via nuevamujer.com
NUMBER 4
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Alexandre Vauthier Couture
Don't you want to swing around in that dress? I know I do. I think it's clear to see that red is Rosie's colour. Though she looks gorgeous in almost everything, she shines even brighter in red. Also, that flower at the neckline is simply perfect.
via eonline.com
NUMBER 3
Amal Clooney in Atelier Versace
Can Amal Clooney do any wrong on the red carpet? The answer you're looking for is no. Though this dress is simple, she looks like a greek goddess and the slit is the perfect way to showcase her super classy shoes (not shown here). Breathtaking.
via arabia.style.com
NUMBER 2
Kendall Jenner in Cavalli Couture
This has got to be my favourite naked dress of all time (and there have been many). There is so little going on here yet so much at the same time. I'm not even sure how that's possible, but I'm flabbergasted. This is STUNNING (caps intended).
via usmagazine.com
NUMBER 1
Bella Hadid in Cavalli Couture
Clearly, Cavalli won Cannes this year. I can't even imagine a more perfect dress on Bella Hadid. From the very expensive looking diamonds ornamenting her neck to this body-hugging gown, this look is red carpet gold.
via eonline.com
Which look was your favourite this year at Cannes?

Ponder it,

Bella

Friday, May 13, 2016

Are Hoodies Even Fashion?


Due to streetwear brands like Hood by Air and Vetements, the fashion world can't get enough of the "stoner staple" otherwise known as the hoodie. I can't help but wonder, why?????

While fluffy coats project glamour, bombers are sport chic, and leather jackets are edgy as hell, hoodies are just plain, well, plain. Hoodies are what you wore back in high school gym class because it matched your sweatpants. Hoodies are what you bought after college to wear to bed with your school's colours and logo. Hoodies are what your boyfriend lent you during a long walk on a cold spring night. Hoodies are NOT a fashion staple.

Or are they?

Perhaps I'm being a bit harsh. Fashion has embraced the sneaker, particularly the Adidas Originals and Stan Smiths, and well, Adidas makes hoodies too so by logical deduction...The magazines can't stop talking about getting fit and athleisure, the most popular streetwear trend that transformed your gym wear into day-to-day attire. But, hoodies? Is it the next cool thing that we borrow from the boys or simply a sign we've just given up on getting dressed in the morning? Can a hoodie ever be chic?

Unless you're Kanye West, probably not.

It takes a certain type of person to rock a hoodie like a fashion girl/boy and though the S/S 16 runways have welcomed this newcomer with open arms, it hasn't quite swayed me yet.

HOWEVER, I do admit that a true pro can transform it and potentially, it can become a "fashion". If you're thinking of wearing it with your Roots sweatpants, think again.

How did slides become fashion? How did pyjamas become fashion? All it took was one fashionista to reinvent it. Perhaps sweatpants and a hoodie are not fashion, but maybe if you wore it with your fitted midi skirt? Or perhaps a pair of leather pants? 

Like anything else, the way to break into fashion is by breaking the rules, altering the norms, and mixing and matching in a way nobody thought possible. In that case, bring on the hoodie. Who knows? It may become my next closet staple.

Ponder it,

Bella

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Who Was Best Dressed at the Met Gala? Literally, Everyone

Welcome to the Met Gala (aka the most exclusive event of the year, aka the Super Bowl of fashion), where anyone who's in Anna Wintour's good books receives the honour to attend and impress in some breathtaking dress that will hopefully appear on some elite best-dressed list. This year's theme: Manus x Machina : Fashion in an Age of Technology. It seems appropriate considering the surge of technology in the fashion world, whether with the Apple watch's collab with Hermes or the abundance of wearables all over the runway. Some celebs went for a metallic look to project their perception of the tech theme, namely Brie Larson, Taylor Swift, and Poppy Delevingne. A few opted for the ever-popular naked dress, such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Rita Ora. The Haim sisters looked stellar in matching lace Rodarte and Emma Watson returned wearing pants under a dress once again, though this time, it was Calvin over Dior. I'd say Zoe Saldana was definitely the Rihanna of the evening in a bold feathered gown by Dolce & Gabbana, but Sarah Jessica Parker left us wide eyed as well for other reasons. She may have to take tips from Emma Watson on how to wear pants to a red carpet event...It was a very difficult list to make, but alas I drew my conclusions and this is what I came up with. Are you ready?

NUMBER 10
Rose Byrne in Ralph Lauren Collection
This gold metallic gown looked beautiful on Rose Byrne with to-die-for ruffles at the neckline and along the slit. While she may have not been my best-dressed of the night, my soft spot for ruffles landed her number 10 on this list.
via usmagazine.com
NUMBER 9
Zoe Saldana in Dolce and Gabbana
It's impossible not to include Zoe Saldana in a red carpet best dressed list. At the Met Gala this year, she was literally the human embodiment of a peacock with multi-coloured feathers all along her dress's endless train that made you wonder how she could possibly have gone to the bathroom. Though impractical, this gown definitely stopped everyone in their tracks.
via usmagazine.com
NUMBER 8
Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace
Speaking of showstoppers, Kate Hudson wore quite the original dress at the met gala and it took me a while to decide whether I liked it or really hated it. Therefore, it needed to be on this list. The cutouts were less sexy than they were cool and somehow, that made it all look very high tech.
via eonline.com
NUMBER 7
Clare Danes in Zac Posen
Clare Danes showed up to the Met Gala as Cinderella and was the belle of the ball in baby blue Zac Posen. It may seem a little old school for a tech-themed event, but in fact, it glowed in the dark. Sigh.
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NUMBER 6
Naomi Watts in Burberry
I love Naomi Watts. She always manages to look classy and composed in looks that are unique, though a tad bit predictable. Regardless, she knows exactly what works for her and her confidence makes her radiate in every dress she wears (particularly the ones that sparkle).
via usmagazine.com
NUMBER 5
Brie Larson in Proenza Schouler
Another lady showed up in a metallic dress last night and that was Brie Larson. Her ladylike ruffles juxtaposed with that strong metallic hue ensured that she stuck to the theme while also showcasing her femininity. I'm kind of obsessed.
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NUMBER 4
Blake Lively in Burberry
I don't know how she does it, but Blake Lively always looks like a goddess. In this blush pink Burberry gown, the actress looked regal and though I don't see the connection to the theme, I'm beyond in love with her choice.
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NUMBER 3
Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa
So apparently this dress also glows in the dark. WHAT?! I was already blown away by those gorgeous white floral appliques, but when I found out this dress had other features, my jaw literally dropped. I have no words.
via eonline.com
NUMBER 2
Taylor Swift in Custom Louis Vuitton
Though some may not approve of Taytay's edgy transformation, Anna Wintour gave her the thumbs up and so do I. She kept it girly with a ruffled skirt, but rocked that black lipstick with a pair of strappy gladiator sandals (that may have won me over more than her dress). You better not have bad blood with this diva.
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NUMBER 1
Poppy Delevingne in Marchesa
When I saw this dress, my pupils dilated to double their size. It's like a flapper dress made for the future or one giant silver necklace that wraps around Poppy's boddy like it was made for her. Every detail of this dress proves the saying that diamonds are a girl's best friend.
via hollywoodlife.com
Which look was your favourite? Was it one of these or was it another look I missed? 

Ponder it,

Bella