The 2019 Cannes Film Festival kicks off tomorrow and I am super excited! Just the looks that stars have worn while arriving at the Nice Airport ahead of the festival are making me anticipate what the red carpets at the festival will bring. On Friday May 17, 2019 the festival will present Pedro Almodóvar’s latest flick Pain and Glory. After opening last years festival Penelope Cruz is also back this year. She has become a Cannes staple and I am excited to see what she will bring to the red carpet at her latest film’s premiere. 
Penelope Cruz is under contract with Chanel as a face of the brand. It means we are definitely doing to see the Spanish actress wearing the label in Cannes this year, but I am hoping that she isn’t wearing the brand for every event she attends. For the Pain and Glory photocall I decided to step outside of Chanel and pick this black and grey floral print Ralph Lauren Spring 2019 RTW draped halter dress which features a gold buckle belted waist and an a-line skirt. It seems that for the most part since she signed with Chanel that if she isn’t wearing the brand on the red carpet that Ralph Lauren is her go to designer. I love that. She fits Ralph’s feminine glamour perfectly. This dress definitely fits the right vibe for a Cannes photocall and I definitely think that it suits Penelope. Pair it with a sleek updo, defined eyes, soft pink lips, a pair of gold Christian Louboutin ‘Norina’ strappy half d’Orsay metallic leather sandals, and Atelier Swarovski by Penelope Cruz ‘Moonsun’ lab created diamond ear-jackets to really make sure it’s perfect for Cannes. For the premiere I decided to stick with Chanel, but dig deep into the brands archives. Penelope has dug deep into the archives since being announced as a face of Chanel with vintage looks for last years Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, and most recently the Met Gala. So I went on Pinterest and typed in 1980’s Chanel and that is how I found this bold red strapless taffeta gown with a draped bow hip that turns into a sweeping train from the Chanel Fall 1986 Couture collection. Honestly this gown looks like it could have come down the runway now. If it wasn’t for the fact it is being modeled by Jerry Hall I would question if it was a recent runway look. It’s a classic shape in a bold color and I definitely think Penelope would be drawn to it. This gown would definitely be one of the most statement making Chanel moments that Penelope has had since taking her role as a brand ambassador for the label and I think that is exactly what is needed for a major Cannes moment. I want her to take this risk. Step out of the classic Chanel ‘Little Black Dress’ and give us nothing but glamour. That idea would be achieved perfectly with a side parted bouffant updo, smokey eyes, red lips, a pair of lab created diamond and ruby Atelier Swarovski by Penelope Cruz ‘Lola’ drop earrings, a red satin Judith Leiber Couture ‘Soho’ crystal embellished clasp clutch, and a pair of red Gianvito Rossi crystal embellished ankle strap sandals. 
If Elle Fanning’s uber chic Stella McCartney linen suit which she wore to arrive at the festival is any indication I would say that we are definitely in good hands this year. When it comes to high style on the jury this year it all rests on Elle Fanning. I am hoping that means she will be more Diane Kruger than Jessica Chastain in her appearances during this years festival. I want nothing but major moment from that airport arrival to her departure. I have a feeling deep in my gut that Elle is going to deliver several Best Dressed of the Year worthy moments. One I would love to see from her is this lavender asymmetric lamé off-the-
shoulder Ralph & Russo Spring 2019 Couture ball gown which features a voluminous high low bubble hem peplum skirt and ruffle neckline. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this gown and I really want to see it brought to life on the red carpet in Cannes at some point. We haven’t seen Elle wear Ralph & Russo in the past, but I definitely think that this gown fits her very dramatic take on feminine glamour. Finish the look with a sleek vintage inspired updo, winged eyes, soft pink lips, a pair of silver Aquazzura ‘Temptation’ crustal embellished metallic leather and PVC peep toe sling back pumps, and Chopard Red Carpet Collection amethyst and diamond drop earrings to really make this look sing Elle’s glamorous tune. 
Cara Delevingne is a recent addition to the Dior Makeup family. She was a face of Rimmel London and now she is the face of Dior Addict lipsticks and Dior skincare. I am hoping that means that like Bella Hadid that she will be in Cannes representing the brand on the festivals red carpets. Now regular readers will know that I don’t really love Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri, but I do love how Cara wears the brand (usually.) She brings this edge to anything she wears and breathes life into even the most lifeless clothing. I decided to dig into the archive a little bit heading back to the Christian Dior Spring 2018 Couture collection to find this white asymmetrically tiered sheer tulle gown for Cara to wear for this years Cannes Film Festival red carpet. Now I am typically over naked dresses on the red carpet, but Cara is one who can still sell them to me. I want to see Cara deliver this gown with the perfect nude undies so we have to question if she has anything on at all. I know she has the edge and glamour to really pull this gown off. I would finish it with a punky yet glamorous pixie style, defined eyes, red lips, iridescent white Christian Louboutin ‘Faridaravie’ bubble studded PVC and metallic leather sandals, and a pair of Messika ‘Sirenetta’ diamond tassel fringe earrings to really make this a major Dior moment for Cara to bring to life in Cannes.
Regular readers will also know that I am not a huge Kendall Jenner fan. She just irks me. I will give her credit for being one of my favorites at this years Met Gala though. Since I know that we are undoubtedly going to be seeing Miss Jenner in Cannes this year I decided to put forth a wish for something I really would love to see her bring to life on the festivals red carpet. She was a muse to Karl Lagerfeld, but she never got to have a couture red carpet moment while he was alive. Well I am ready to change that by having Kendall wear this black one shoulder Chanel Fall 2018 Couture column gown which features intricate silver breaded trim embellishments and a split up the back for her red carpet moment at this years Cannes Film Festival. Now Kendall would most likely post like the runway model giving us a lot of sass and leg, but honestly I would love to see her wear this gown with a very demure pose. A sleek updo, defined eyes, red lips, a black satin Christian Louboutin ‘Palmette’ clutch, a pair of black Christian Louboutin ‘Marie Edwina’ satin ribbon and PVC strappy sandals, and a selection of de Grisogono jewels including a pair of black diamond, white diamond, and emerald drop earrings, and a statement emerald and diamond cocktail ring would definitely make this one of Kendall’s chicest red carpet moments ever. 
Rounding out this wish is the gorgeous Naomi Campbell. She has been killing the fashion game lately and I am really excited to see what she has in store for her time in Cannes this year. She typically attends one premiere and then hosts her Runway For Relief charity fashion show during the festival. For her look on the red carpet at the Palais de Festivals for a premiere I decided to pick this red Atelier Versace Spring 2019 Couture one shoulder gown which features a cape sleeve, 3D embroidery on the shoulder, a fitted silhouette, and a thigh high split. This is definitely a regal moment I know that the queen of the supermodels would deliver with effortless ease especially if paired with sleek center parted locks, smokey eyes, dark red glossy lips, a pair of black Sergio Rossi ‘Dafne’ crystal embellished t-strap sandals, de Grisogono ‘Gypsy’ white gold and white diamond coil drop earrings, and a ruby and diamond de Grisogono cocktail ring. It would all ensure a chic and glamorous moment for Naomi.
The 2019 Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday May 14, 2019 and runs through Saturday May 25, 2019.
When it comes to her red carpet style Bryce Dallas Howard is mostly known for the fact that she buys everything she wears. That isn’t like the Oprah dressing in looks she buys. She gets them off the rack. I am wondering if that is going to be the case for her time in Cannes. I would imagine it will. So instead of shopping the runways or creating anything custom for Bryce I decided I was going to shop the virtual racks instead. For the photocall I decided I wanted to do a pencil dress from Alexander McQueen. I saw this
Elle Fanning arrived in Cannes today in high style wearing a beige Stella McCartney linen suit paired with a set of monogrammed Louis Vuitton carry-on luggage, a Chanel belt bag, oversized sunnies, and Gucci sandals. It makes me very excited to see what she and her stylist Samantha McMillen have in store for us over the course of the festival. When I was starting to put my wishes for Elle together I realized that almost everything I love for her is pink and ball gowns. So when it came to custom looks I told Evita no pink and no ballgowns. I knew that I wanted something custom Prada for Elle to wear in Cannes this year. So when I was looking at the Fall 2019 RTW collection for inspiration I decided that the yellow 3D floral corsages were perfect for Elle. We decided that a pleated strapless design with a dramatic train would be perfect and thus this custom gown was born. It is a chic gown that I think would make for a major breezy glam moment for Elle to bring to a film festival red carpet. A sleek low bun, defined eyes, soft pink lips, a pair of 
Bella Hadid has become a Cannes Film Festival staple. As a face of Dior makeup and Bulgari she is always serving looks on the red carpet at the festival. So for the first look I’ve picked for Bella is to honor her Dior contract picking this metallic dark multicolor lamé Christian Dior Spring 2019 Couture strapless gown which features a bow detail on the hip and an a-line skirt. The runway version of this gown is just a floor skimming look, but I would definitely want to see this gown have a dramatic train added for Bella to wear on the Cannes red carpet. Her Dior looks the last two years have been major and I think with that modification this one would be too. A sleek updo, soft smokey eyes, dark rose pink lips, a pair of
I know that Spanish supermodel Nieves Alvarez is confirmed to be in Cannes this year and that makes me really excited. She knows how to shut down a red carpet and I know she has the potential to really wow me on the Cannes Film Festival red carpets. I was going to pick two looks for Nieves since her stylist has said that she is expected to walk 2-3 days at the festival, but I was on a time crunch and the only gown that spoke to me was this silver bugle bead covered Elie Saab Spring 2019 Couture one shoulder gown which features a dramatic ruffled detail, a fitted silhouette, flared hem, and a dramatic train. I have loved this gown since I first saw it and have been wondering who the perfect person to bring this look to life was. While I was on the hunt for the perfect gowns for Nieves to wear as soon as I saw this one I fell in love and knew I had found the right fit. I know Nieves has the statuesque elegance to really make this look come to life on the red carpet especially if paired with a loose updo, smokey eyes, red lips, a 
Tilda Swinton is no stranger to Cannes and The Dead Don’t Die isn’t the first film the actress has stared in that has opened the festival. I love a Swinton sighting on the red carpet and I am super excited to see what she is going to bring to the festival this year. For the photocall I went straight to sequin couture. Now Tilda’s typical MO when it comes to Cannes photocalls is a chiffon blouse and pencil skirt, or a Haider Ackermann skirt suit. So this bold red sequin Armani Prive Spring 2019 Couture ensemble which features a strong shoulder button-less blazer and calf length pencil dress is definitely out of her typical wheelhouse, thanks to the brand. We have never seen Tilda wear Armani Prive in the past, but I definitely think that this suit is perfect for Tilda to bring to life. It is glamour defined and I definitely believe that it is a perfect look to kick off Cannes. A sleek coif, defined eyes, soft pink lips, and a pair of 
This year will be the first time Selena Gomez has been to the Cannes Film Festival. I saw that she was in the cast of The Dead Don’t Die and I got excited because when it comes to big red carpets Selena typically turns it out. So I am very excited to see what Selena will bring to the red carpet for her Cannes debut. For the photocall I went for a young French designer for Selena: Koché. So far only Rita Ora, Beyonce, and Marion Cotillard have worn the label and that saddens me. I adore this burnt orange Koché Fall 2019 RTW burnout velvet slip style skater dress trimmed in lace and while it wasn’t the first option I looked at for Selena to wear on this red carpet the moment I saw it I knew it was the right option for her. It is chic and elegant and I definitely think that Selena would wear it with effortless ease on the photocall balcony overlooking the French Riviera especially if she paired this dress with 
After serving on the Cannes Critics Week jury during last years festival Chloe Sevigny is headed back to the Croisette this year to premiere her latest film The Dead Don’t Die. In her fashion run last year Chloe exclusively wore Chanel, except for a Kering dinner where she wore a Gucci gown. Given the death of Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld I am interested in seeing who will pay tribute to the late designer on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. While it is likely that Chloe will wear Chanel on the red carpet in Cannes I decided to go another way. For the photocall I decided to go with a grass green and navy blue Gucci Fall 2019 RTW ensemble which features a long puffy sleeve bodice, peter pan collar with a ribbon necktie, gold buttons, and a car wash pleated mini skirt. It is a beautiful and avant garde look and I know that is something that Chloe is typically drawn to. I won’t lie I typically coordinate the photocall and premiere looks for cast members, but for this set of wishes the looks aren’t as cohesive. I don’t think that matters because each of these ladies have a very unique and different sense of style. For this Gucci look I think that sleek high bun, defined eyes, bright pink lips, and 
It is no secret that I am super excited for Elle Fanning to be on the Jury of this years Cannes Film Festival. She has always delivered on the Cannes red carpets in the past. I just hope that she lives up to my expectations and doesn’t make me sad unlike Jessica Chastain, Fan Bingbing, and Cate Blanchett. I want her to deliver major Cannes moments like Diane Kruger, Zhang Ziyi, and Nicole Kidman did during their time on the festivals juries. As soon as Elle was announced as a jury member my mind immediately started planning looks for her. This antique rose pink Valentino Spring 2019 Couture strapless ruffled ballgown was one of the first runway looks that came to mind. Now while her stylist, Samantha McMillan, is known as the Queen of Custom and definitely think that she has a bevy of custom gowns on the ready for Elle I also believe that she will be pulling some major moments from the runways. This soft pink gown is perfect for Elle and I know that she would deliver it ease on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. A sleek updo, winged eyes, matching pink lips, soft blush on the cheeks, a pair of 
Nadine Labaki is the president of the Un Certain Regard selection of this years festival and thus should be in attendance at the festivals opening ceremony even though the selection of the festival where she provides over actually opens on the second day of the festival. Nadine typically picks looks from Lebanese designers so I am going out on a limb picking this black velvet one sleeve Armani Prive Fall 2018 Couture column gown which features bronze crystal embellished trimming for her to wear for the opening ceremony of this years festival. I want to see Nadine bring glamour to the red carpet and that is exactly what this gown delivers. It is sleek glamour and elegance defined. A sleek updo, smokey eyes, red lips, a 
Stacy Martin is also on one of the juries of this years festival and I am interested in seeing what she will bring to the red carpets over the course of the festival. It was at last years festival where Stacy’s obsession with Dior seemed to start. Since then she has pretty much exclusively worn the label on the red carpet. I am really excited to see what she will bring to the red carpet. I won’t exclusively pick Dior for Stacy to wear for this years red carpet. Out of her over 100 looks that Maria Grazia Chiuri sent down the runway for the Christian Dior Cruise 2020 collection there were only a handful of looks I wanted to see make the turn from the runway to the red carpet. This wine satin strapless a-line gown from this collection which features a bow draped empire bodice is one of the few collection is one of the few looks I actually want to see make that transition. I think that this gown isn’t going to be unworn very long. Cannes is calling. The effortless glamour of this gown would be finished perfectly with a loose romantic updo, defined eyes, dark antique rose pink lips, a pair of 
Rounding out this list is Cannes Film Festival regular Fan Bingbing. The Chinese actress recently came out of seclusion following a public disgrace and scandal for not paying taxes in China. The world wondered where she went. After months of hiding she and the Chinese government have come to an agreement and she has taken her place back in the spotlight. I am interested in seeing if the actress will once again make the journey from China to the south of France for this years festival. She used to be a L’Orealista and an ambassador for Chopard, but is neither anymore. Given her history with the festival I definitely want to see her back on the red carpet. I knew a dramatic moment would be perfect so I think that red Georges Hobeika Spring 2019 Couture ballgown which features a strapless satin bustier and a ruffled ball skirt with a dramatic train is perfect for Fan to deliver on this years festival red carpet. Finishing the look with a sleek vintage inspired updo, defined eyes, red lips, a 
I won’t lie I had this feeling deep in my soul that Charlize Theron was going to be on this years Cannes Film Festival Feature Film Jury. I had actually had already started going through looks for Charlize, because that feeling in my gut was so strong. Well as soon as I had gotten through all the couture collections I got the official press release announcing this years jury, and alas there was no Charlize. But don’t think I was disappointed when instead I saw Elle Fanning was on this years list. She was sorely missed last year after a plethora of major moments the year before. So the fact that she is definitely going to be bringing major moments to the red carpet I knew I was ready to see Elle back in Cannes this year. I decided I wanted to kick off my wishes for her to bring to life during her time in Cannes this year in high style with this pistachio green Chanel Spring 2019 Couture cap sleeve a-line knee length dress which features structured shoulders, a v-neckline, intricate multicolored pasted beaded embellishments, and a split bubble hem a-line skirt. In Cannes picking a couture dress for a photocall is totally acceptable. While I would typically pick a dress like this for more of a cocktail event I think that it has the right vibe to ensure that Elle kicks off her Cannes jury duty in high style. A sleek ponytail (though not as I Dream of Jeannie as her Met Gala hair), defined eyes, rosy pink cheeks, glossy pink lips, 
Lebanese actress and director Nadine Labaki rode her 2018 Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize for Capernaum all the way to a Best Foreign Language Film nomination at the Oscars this year. Well Nadine is going to be back in Cannes this year, but in a much different capacity. Instead of presenting a film in competition she is the president of this years Un Certain Regard jury. It is a nice jump from 2015 when she served on this same jury as just a member of the voting body. That year, and pretty much always, Nadine exclusively wore looks designed by Lebanese designers. I think that might be the case again this year. The great thing about that idea though is that there are quite a few very prominent names whom have dressed Nadine in the past and I am sure will be dressing her again this year. Last year Nadine exclusively wore Elie Saab designs for Cannes and I know we will see her wearing several of the Lebanese designers creations on the red carpet again. I know that Nadine has the potential to really wow me, but she often lets me down. I want to see her kick the festival off in high style and keep the perfection going until it closes. That would easily be achieved if she wore this emerald green long sleeve draped midi dress from the Elie Saab Fall 2019 RTW collection. The color is AMAZING and the draping of the dress definitely makes it just special enough to be a statement casual moment for Nadine to wear in Cannes this year. Where she tends to really loose me is with the styling, especially when it comes to the hair and makeup, so I would style this dress with a sleek updo, defined eyes, red lips, and a pair of 
Stacy Martin had a short film screened in Cannes last year and this year she is on the 
The first looks I have on this wish lists are the “casual” moments I want to see from Celine in her street style during this years festival. I don’t do a whole lot of Cannes street style wishes, or street style wishes in general, but given her major sidewalk runway turns in Paris I know that Celine is going to definitely be serving looks from the moment she boards her private jet to head to the festival to the moment she arrives at the Nice airport to head home. Now I have set my expectations really high for Celine, maybe too high, but out of everyone I have set high expectations for Cannes moments for I believe that Celine is going to live up to my hype. So I’ve picked 4 major fashion moments for Celine to rock on the sidewalks of Cannes starting with a hot pink Balenciaga Spring 2019 graffiti print pussy bow peasant dress. We don’t see Balenciaga dress a whole lot of celebrities any more, but I feel like Celine could call up the brand and buy this dress right off the runway and that is exactly what I am hoping for. It is a major casual fashion moment, and would be elevated even more styling it with a 
I am really hoping that Celine turns it out on the red carpet at the premieres. I have all the faith in the world that Celine is going to do just that. I had so many major options for her to bring to life at the Palais de Festivals. The first look I’ve picked for Celine is this Armani Prive Fall 2018 Couture evening ensemble which features a black and white feathered bodice with beaded fringe and a black velvet flared skirt with a sweeping train. It was one of the looks I knew I was definitely going to feature in this list. It is the epitome of old Hollywood glamour. She rocked 1920’s Follies glamour for the Met Gala and now I’m going to 40’s femme fatale for the first look I want to see from her in Cannes. I’ve been obsessed with this gown since it was first presented last July and I definitely think it fits the glamour of Cannes. With a pair of 
I mentioned that I had a hard time narrowing options for Celine to wear for the premieres because there were so many amazing options. Well when it came to picking party looks I had an even harder time. Not because I had too many options, though there definitely were a lot. It was because I felt like I couldn’t find amazing cocktail options for Celine. I probably went back and forth with some of my fashion friends for 2-3 hours the other night just trying to pick the four party looks I want to see from Celine in Cannes this year. Ultimately I put 6 looks in a collage and sent them to one friend and said “pick four and thats what I’m going to use!” Well she sent me her four and I changed one and here we are! Parties are not typically as impressive as the premieres, but with brands like Chopard, de Grisogono, Vanity Fair, and more throwing huge bashes during the Cannes Film Festival they are always fun to check in on. I can definitely expect that no matter what red carpet Celine steps onto this year that she will deliver something major each time she steps out. So I picked four looks that are *slightly* toned down from the premiere looks for her to bring to life. The first is the biggest risk of them all. I ADORE this silver Alberta Ferretti Fall 2019 RTW sequined ensemble which features a strapless peplum bustier with a plunging neckline and a pair of skin tight pants. It is definitely a risk, but to me Celine isn’t afraid to take one so that’s why I picked this major statement moment for her to bring to life this year. Pair it with a sleek high ponytail, smokey eyes, red lips, 
Up first is one of my always favorites: Araya A. Hargate. The Thai actress always embodies the idea of go big or go home. From her first Cannes where she wore Zac Posen to last year where she rocked Ashi Studio, Jean Paul Gaultier, Zuhair Murad, Ralph & Russo, and Giambattista Valli Couture. While most L’Orealista’s stay for just a day or two we can typically count on Araya staying for several days delivering moment after moment on this famed red carpet. While I could have picked a major look from every designer for Araya to wear in Cannes this year I decided to keep it to three different, yet equally dramatic, looks from some of her favorite labels. The first is a white Ashi Studio Spring 2019 Couture ensemble which features a strapless sheer pleated gown with intricate beaded embroidery and a feathered coat. Now this might be a little similar in style to a white feathered cape Ralph & Russo gown that Araya wore in 2017. While the feathers can be seen as incredibly similar I think that the vibe of the looks are completely different. The Ralph & Russo was incredibly structured and this Ashi Studio is breezy and more disco like. I would have her style this look with a high half up half down hairstyle, smokey eyes, soft pink lips, a pair of 
Ashley Benson made her Cannes Film Festival debut in 2017 and skipped last year. I am hoping that she attends this years festival, but I want to see an elevated version of Ashley’s style. She wore a chic off the rack Erdem gown in Cannes the last time she attended and this year I decided to go with major off the runway looks for her to wear this year. Up first is this black strapless Nedo by Nedret Taciroğlu Fall 2019 Couture ball gown which features intricate texturing, embroidery, and embellishments. I tend to think that Nedo designs are tacky af, but there are some chic moments hiding in those collections and this gown is one of the good ones. It is dark, sexy, and romantic and that is what I think Ashley does best. This gown styled with a romantic updo, smokey eyes, a pair of 
I know a lot of you have been waiting for my wishes for Deepika Padukone and here we go. The Bollywood beauty is slated to take her place on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for the third time this year. Her first year she kinda faded into the background, but last year she definitely didn’t play second fiddle to anyone. She might have been third in my Best of Cannes list, but Deepika made second in my Best Dressed of 2018 list thanks to the major hot pink Ashi Studio Couture gown that she wore last year. That has me really excited to see what she will wear on the red carpet at this years festival. I have read that at least one of her red carpet turns this year will come courtesy of Dundas. So I went to the brands runways and lookbooks searching for the perfect look for Deepika to wear this year, but wasn’t thrilled with anything as an option for a premiere. So I sent a message to Evita saying I needed a custom Dundas gown for Deepika to wear this year. I wanted a strapless black velvet mermaid gown with a dramatic train and intricate Indian crystal beaded embroidery and that is exactly what she delivered for me. The embellishments came off a Dundas Fall 2018 RTW velvet cape. I could actually see Deepika wearing the cape over the gown if she wanted, but honestly with the lighter and breezier air of the Cannes Film Festival I think that the strapless velvet gown is heavy enough. I would finish this look with a loose romantic updo, smokey eyes, burgundy glossy lips, a pair of 
Hailey Baldwin-Beiber has been a friend of L’Oreal for about two years now, but I don’t think she is actually considered a L’Orealista. That being said she has been a regular in Cannes so I am taking this opportunity to pick some looks I would love to see the newly married model bring to life on the famed French red carpet. In years past Hailey has worn labels like Twin-Set, Ralph & Russo, Elie Saab, and Roberto Cavalli Couture on the red carpets of the festival. I picked three looks from labels that Hailey brings to the red carpet and three looks I believe that she would definitely be drawn to. The first is a custom Alexandre Vauthier burgundy red velvet sleeveless draped gown which features a plunging halter neckline, thin belted waist with a crystal buckle, an open low back, and a long train which was inspired by the fall iteration of a draped long sleeve column gown that has become a Vauthier classic. I think that this sleeveless gown is perfect for Hailey to bring to life on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. It is a little bit of a departure from her normally overtly sexy looks, but Cannes is definitely a place to step out of ones comfort zone and push boundaries, and while this look isn’t considered boundary pushing by a long shot I think it is perfect for Hailey and with old Hollywood waves worn over shoulders, defined eyes, matching burgundy red lips, a pair of
Lara Stone is one of the supermodel L’Orealista’s whom I really want to love, but often I feel like she falls flat. On that note I will say that Lara wore my favorite looks of hers ever in Cannes two years ago when she wore a dramatic black Balmain feathered mermaid gown. Shes doesn’t often pick really dramatic gowns for Cannes, but I definitely think that she should. So the first look I’ve picked is a red draped satin Balenciaga Spring 2019 RTW asymmetrical gown which features long ruched sleeves, an origami folded bodice, and an asymmetrical midi length column skirt draped into a sweeping train to help push Lara out of her boundaries. I decided to use the photo of this gown on the
Finishing out this list is one of my favorite red carpet models: Soo Joo Park. The South Korean model knows how to deliver edge, glamour, drama, and femininity on the red carpet. While I personally love her and her style I think that she is incredibly underrated. I want her to deliver some major moments on this years Cannes Film Festival red carpet starting with this black Chanel Spring 2019 Couture short cocktail ensemble. Soo Joo was one of Karl Lagerfeld’s many muses and I would be shocked if she doesn’t wear one of his designs during Cannes this year and I definitely think that while Cannes usually calls for a gown that this cocktail moment paired with a sleek center parted low bun, defined eyes, red lips, a pair of 
The Cannes Film Festival can get a little heavy on models walking the red carpet. I have been known to get model fatigue towards the middle of the festival. But Cindy Bruna knows how to get me excited to see another model on the red carpet. She has given us such a varried sense of style from designers including Georges Hobeika, Zac Posen, Ulyana Sergeenko, Zuhair Murad Giambattista Valli, and Ashi Studio. Each of her previous looks have been incredibly different from the previous one and I am really excited to see what she might bring to the red carpet at this years festival. I went shopping the runways, and virtual racks, to find three perfect looks for Cindy to bring to life this year. I went back to three labels that Cindy has already worn for past Cannes red carpets to dress her for this years events. The first is a blush pink Georges Hobeika Spring 2019 Couture draped goddess gown which features a thigh high split. It is definitely a very chic and glamorous look. We haven’t seen Cindy wearing this type of goddess gown on Cindy before, but I think that it would be an incredibly glamorous moment for her to wear for the Cannes Film Festival. A sleek updo, defined eyes, blush pink lips, a pair of 
Freida Pinto used to be a regular on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet wearing looks from Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Atelier Versace, and Gucci. She hasn’t been on the famed red carpeted steps since 2015 and I am hoping she will make her red carpet return this year. She has been making more appearances at major events like the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and the Tribeca Film Festival so I am hoping that she will make the journey to Cannes. I definitely picked three really chic looks for her to wear for her return to Cannes. Up first is an antique gold Christian Dior Spring 2019 Couture embroidered a-line gown which features a black tulle overlay and a sash tied waist. This look came from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s second presentation of the collection in Dubai where she added some of the best looks of the season. This simple and bohemian take on glamour is exactly what we expect from a Dior moment on the red carpet anymore, but done in a truly amazing way. I think that with a sleek vintage inspired updo, defined eyes, dark red lips, a
Julianne Moore has been on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in her duties as a L’Orealista at the opening ceremony and second day of the festival for the last six years. Will she do so again this year? My bet is yes. I am always excited to see what Julianne wears in Cannes. She has made my Best Dressed of the Year list in 2015 thanks to her custom black feathered Armani Prive moment and looks from the last 3 years of the festival have been in my final round of consideration for Best Dressed of the Year, though they ultimately didn’t make the cut. I want to see Julianne deliver many major looks this year starting with a custom Celine gown. I cannot take credit for the idea for this black and gold art deco column gown which features an intricately embroidered bustier with a peak neckline and a fully beaded column skirt. I told Evita I wanted custom Celine and she went through the collections, searched for vintage, and created this gown. The moment I saw it I fell in love and I definitely feel like this is something that Heidi Slimane would create for a custom red carpet moment for someone like Julianne. Now it doesn’t have a big skirt or a long train, but I still think that it is the perfect look for Julianne to bring to life on this red carpet. It oozes old Hollywood glamour, but in a sexy and modern way. A sleek updo, smokey eyes, dark red lips, a pair of 
I have been waiting to put Liya Kebede in a wish list because I got super busy the day I was going to post her and I just didn’t have time to write a paragraph on my choices for her. But that being said I LOVE what Liya brings to the red carpet. She doesn’t stick to the go big or go home mentality of Cannes, in fact more often than not her looks on the famed red carpet are actually cocktail mini or midi length instead of a floor length gown all together. She brings this effortless modern glamour to the red carpet and it is always a welcome change of pace when everyone is typically wearing voluminous ballgowns and multitude of yardage. So I have three very different looks for Liya to wear in Cannes this year starting with this sleek black sequined one sleeve draped Elie Saab Fall 2019 Couture gown which features a sash train draped from the shoulder and a thigh high split. The fact that this is an actual gown is already pretty much a departure for Liya and the sequins definitely make it even more of a stretch, but I think she would rock this gown, but in a very different way than someone like Hailee Steinfeld or Jennifer Lopez who I know would eye this gown. She would keep everything in regards to the styling relatively simple adding a sleek center parted low ponytail, defined eyes, matte nude lips, a pair of 
Finishing out today is Thai actress and model Praya Lundberg. I think that Praya is one of the most underrated L’Orealista’s. She typically delivers one big ballgown (from designers Rami Kadi and Michael Cinco in the past) and one sexy dress (historically by Julien Macdonald) in her time on the red carpet at the festival. I personally prefer her more dramatic ballgowns as they make a statement compared to seeing the same Julien Macdonald styles we see all the time. I actually decided not to pick a Julien Macdonald look for Praya for that exact reason. Instead the sleeker and sexier look I’ve picked for her to wear during her time in Cannes this years is this turquoise Elie Saab Spring 2019 RTW one sleeve sequined midi gown which features a sheath silhouette, bow detail on the hip, a wrap style skirt, and a thigh high split. I loved this dress as soon as I saw it and I am sad that it hasn’t been worn. Now given the fact that it is the season currently in stores makes the chances of seeing this gown on a red carpet very unlikely, but I think that Praya would deliver this gown in an incredibly chic manner on the Cannes red carpet especially if she pairs it with a sleek center parted hair tucked behind her ears, defined eyes, pink lips, a pair of
Amber Heard made her L’Orealsita debut in Cannes last year where she went dark princess in Valentino RTW and fashion risk-taker in a Giambattista Valli Couture mini dress for her two turns on those famed red carpeted steps. I honestly wasn’t expecting either look. She was working with stylist Karla Welch last year, but she just started working with Jennifer Lopez and Hailee Steinfeld stylists Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn with the look she wore for her Tribeca Film Festival premiere. I definitely believe that Rob & Mariel could really deliver amazing looks for the Cannes Film Festival red carpet to make sure that Amber delivers major moments on this red carpet. I haven’t fallen in love with anything Amber has worn in the last several months so I am hoping that she delivers major moments in Cannes. Since Amber did take the short dress risk last year (a gown is typically considered a ‘requirement’ for the Cannes red carpet) I decided I wanted to pick a major look for her to deliver that doesn’t fit into the ‘required’ box. So I turned to this uber sleek, sexy, and glamorous Armani Prive Spring 2019 Couture strapless jumpsuit which features a major plunging neckline, skinny pants, and a flared cuff on the pant. It is super sexy but incredibly glamorous and I definitely think that it is something Amber could easily shut down on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. It would be perfectly styled with a sleek vintage inspired updo, defined eyes, bold red lips, a pair of
Camila Cabello was announced as a L’Orealista last year, but due to her tour schedule with Taylor Swift last year is was unable to attend the Cannes Film Festival. So I am really excited to hope that she will jet to the south of France for her first turn at the festival. Camila isn’t exactly my favorite star when it comes to style. She tends to pick looks that remind me of what a 15 year old girl would wear for her quinceanera. About a year ago Camila swapped stylists and started working with Karla Welch and her style has gotten marginally better, but it definitely still has a lot of room for improvement. I decided to pick three looks that I definitely think that Camila would be drawn to, but that I think would elevate her style to the perfect Cannes worthy wardrobe. Up first is a gown you have seen several times on this blog if you are a regular reader. This black Armani Prive Fall 2018 Couture strapless ballgown which features a velvet bustier, hot pink netting ruffle on the waist, and a full ostrich feather covered ball skirt has been one of my favorite Armani Prive looks since it first came down the runway last July. I do have a feeling that it will be optioned for Monday’s Met Gala, but if not I definitely think it wold be a perfect look for Camila to wear for her Cannes debut. It is fun, dramatic, and flirty moment that I think Camila could deliver on the Cannes red carpet especially if paired with a sleek updo, smokey eyes, blush pink lips, 
When it comes to style I got back and forth on my feelings about Emily Ratajkowski. She is either really good or really band, and she has delivered both on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in the past. If we see Emily head to Cannes for this years festival I am definitely hoping that she delivers nothing but amazing top notch moments. Sexy, glamorous, and effortless. Those are what come to mind when I think of Emily’s style when she delivers major moments on the red carpet. So starting off I picked a super sexy and glamorous red custom Atelier Versace strapless column gown which features a plunging sweetheart neckline, all over intricate beaded embroidery, and a long train. I definitely love this gown which was inspired by a vintage Atelier Versace bralet from the 1990’s. It evokes that classic Versace style, but in a very modern and glamorous way. A sleek high ponytail, winged eyes, red lips,
Jennifer Lopez has been connected with L’Oreal for a long time, but she has never really done a full Cannes. Despite that fact every year I have picked wishes for her to wear on the red carpet at the festival. I want to see Jennifer finally jet to the south of France for Cannes because I know that she would totally own the red carpet at the festival. I’ve picked three very different looks for Jennifer to wear if she does rock her first Cannes this year. First is the princess moment thanks to this nude Elie Saab Spring 2019 Couture strapless ballgown which features a fan ruffled neckline, intricate beaded embroidery, and a sweeping train. I know that Jennifer loves a princess moment here and there, and I definitely think that she would deliver this moment in a very chic and glamorous way. A sleek high bun, smokey eyes, nude glossy lips, a pair of 
Finishing out today are three voluminous moments for Spanish actress Paz Vega to deliver on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. There was a time a few years back when I would think of Paz in Cannes and get super excited. She even topped my Best Dressed of the Year list one year with an amazing feathered Stephane Rolland Couture gown. Unfortunately the last 2 years of style choices Paz has delivered have been less than exciting. A lot of hit has to do with her terrible hairstyle. I am hoping that changes, or the styling at least changes, if we see her jet off to the French Riviera for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Since I know what potential that Paz has to deliver major moments it was rather easy to choose looks for her to bring to life on the red carpet. I started with one of my favorite looks from the Elie Saab Fall 2018 Couture collection with this ombre purple off the shoulder tulle ball gown which features a sheer long sleeves, a sweetheart neckline under the sheer overlay, a velvet waistband, and 3D crystal embellished floral appliques for Paz. For this collection Mr. Saab drew inspiration from Barcelona and to me when I was thinking of what to pick from the label for Paz to wear in Cannes this gown just made sense. Pair it with a sleek updo, defined eyes, soft pink lip,
Alexina Graham just earned her wings as a Victoria’s Secret model (along with fellow L’Orealista Barbara Palvin) and I am really hoping this means that her red carpet profile is going to rise. Alexina has a look, face wise, that I love and I definitely think that she has potential to really wow on the red carpet. I first took note of Alexina when she attended the 2017 amfAR Cannes Gala with Olivier Rousting wearing a custom Balmain gown following the announcement of the Balmain x L’Oreal collaboration. She has walked in a few Balmain shows and I definitely want to see her bring a custom gown from the brand to life on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet this year. I decided to go with more of a classic look, with a hit of modern drama, opting to take the silver sequined waist from a tweed mini dress I found on Matches Fashion and turn it into a dramatic silk strapless mermaid gown with a long train. Cannes is all about glamour and drama and this gown delivers that idea perfectly. Pair it with old Hollywood waves, defined eyes, red lips, a pair of 
Blake Lively missed her first Cannes Film Festival last year, and her presence was sorely missed. I have long loved Blake and her amazing personal style and I definitely want to see her back on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival this year! I think that what I love most about Blake and her style is that she is authentic to herself. She doesn’t work with a stylist. Instead when she selects her wardrobe looks she takes a pic of the dress and sends it to her friends Christian Louboutin and Lorraine Schwartz and they send her the perfect accessories to pair with her gowns. When it comes to red carpet looks Blake tends to favor dramatic and glamours looks and that is why she fits right in on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet. The first look I’ve picked for Blake is actually a gown I designed for her. She always shuts a red carpet down when she wears Atelier Versace and typically those gowns are custom designed for her. So I wanted to take some ideas from other Atelier Versace looks and collections and combine them into one custom gown. That is how this bondage inspired crystal embellished bustier bodice gown which features thick straps, a tiered beaded fringe column skirt, and a dramatic train came to be. I was thinking about the bondage strap looks that came down the Versace Fall 2019 RTW runway as the inspiration, but when I mentioned it to Evita (who edits these looks for me) we agreed that they weren’t very Blake, especially not in Cannes. She sent me a screen shot of a gown that Versace had actually designed for Kylie Jenner to wear for the 2016 Met Gala, but she didn’t end up wearing. That is where the bodice came from. I figured that having that dusty rose pink boning and banding is a perfect way to give a nod to that signature Versace bondage inspiration, but in a way that definitely fits right in with Blake’s style. I would have the crystal embellished panels of the bodice embellished with gold crystals to match the tiered beaded fringe skirt. Now that was inspired by an Atelier Versace gown that Uma Thurman actually wore in Cannes a few years ago, though the actual skirt we used came from a vintage unknown label 1950’s gown. We finished it with a dramatic rose pink silk train inspired by the same cut that Dua Lipa had on her custom Atelier Versace gown at the Grammy’s earlier this year. I think it came together to create a major moment. I would love to see Blake finish this look with old Hollywood waves, soft dark rose pink smokey eyes, antique rose pink lips, a pair of 
There was a long time when I would get excited about seeing Eva Longoria on the red carpet, but those days are long gone. I actually wondered why I was even bothering to pick amazing gowns for her to wear in Cannes this year since I know that she will disappoint me. With these wishes I feel like I am setting myself up for disappointment. I will however keep making wishes for Eva and hoping that one day everything falls back into place. All three of the gowns I’ve picked for Eva to wear in Cannes this year are things I know the ‘Old Eva’ would have shut down the red carpet in Cannes wearing. Starting off is a major Atelier Versace Spring 2019 Couture moment. When you see the ‘Eventail’ strapless gown which features a dramatic bow back train ans a sheer 3D floral embellished column gown construction out of a black and white picture you see that it is a blushy/peachy pink and aside from a mini dress lining the gown is sheer. I love the gown, but I would love to see it really sparkle for the Cannes Film Festival so I would line it in rose gold chainmail to allow their to be shimmer in the gown. Finish this gown with a vintage inspired updo, defined eyes, pink coral pink lips, a pair of
Victoria’s Secret angel Jasmine Tookes is another L’Orealista and one I definitely want to see deliver really major moments this year. I think that Jasmine wears a lot of really chic things on the red carpet, but she isn’t usually one who brings a whole lot of drama to the red carpet. Her looks tend to be much more simple, especially when it comes to silhouette. The first look I’ve picked for Jasmine to wear in Cannes is probably the closest her to style with this gold and silver strapless Alberta Ferretti Fall 2019 RTW 
Rounding out today’s wishes is the always gorgeous and dramatic Winnie Harlow. She has definitely mastered commanding the Cannes Film Festival red carpets and I am really excited to see what she has in store for us this year. I turned to three of Winnie’s three favorite couture labels to pick major moments for her to deliver on the red carpet at this years festival starting with this dark pool blue Elie Saab Spring 2019 Couture asymmetrical collar detail one shoulder column gown which features a defined waist, draped skirt, thigh high split, and a sweeping train. This is definitely a little edgier and sexy than your typical Elie Saab design, but it still features the brands signature sparkle. I think the fact it isn’t what you would typically expect from an Elie Saab design is what would draw Winnie to this look. I believe it would be a super glamorous and sexy moment for her to bring to life especially if paired with a sleek updo, defined eyes, red lips, a pair of 
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