Monday MUST HAVE

Big Glasses. Need I say any more. A fashionista staple piece. An item that every girl should have in their collection. Some are never seen without them, some rock them to hold back a bad hair day. Hater Blockers or Paparazzi Shields or even just a cover up for not wearing any makeup. I have to admit I am obsessed with big sunglasses. I wear them everywhere even during the winter. I'm not crazy, the light hurts my eyes. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. When it comes to the style stars it doesn't matter whether the go aviator or square, tortoiseshell, black or white, as long as the frame is big then it's all good.

 If there is any style stars that I could replicate their collections it's the Kardashians. I swear you rarely see these girls in the same glasses more than once. An impressive collection of every brand under the sun and all of which absolutely fabulous.

 Or Nicole Richie, a self confessed sunglasses buff. She told Teen Vogue that she owns has 200 pairs and is the proud owner of every pair of House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses she ever designed. Jealous much?

I am of the opinion that you should invest in at least one pair of really good sunglasses. I have a gorgeous pair of Chanels that I bought years ago and when my daughter was about 5 months old she knocked them off my head onto the kitchen tiles. I shed a tear I have to admit. I also own a gorgeous pair of Ralph Lauren Aviators which I adore. Making up the rest of my collection are an Accessorize large rimmed pair which I got for 7 euro in the sale last year and some River Island and H&M pairs. And I will say this now I way prefer the designer ones, not just because they're designer but because the fit, the don't slide off my nose or head and they don't pinch behind my ears. I really believe that sunglasses are an investment and if looked after well will stand the test of time.
So here are my picks of the sunglasses on offer.

Today:

             E15.38                                   Both Asos                           E19.23

Both Asos    E15.38

Both River Island    £12.99

Payday:

       Gianfranco Ferre E117.94                         Vivienne Westwood E128.20

Both House of Harlow 1960 $125

       Marc by Marc Jacobs E160.25                     Roberto Cavalli E160.25

Some Day:

     Alexander McQueen E242.30                                D&G E271.78

                   Chanel E205                                           Tom Ford E352.55

                   Balenciaga $345                                 Victoria Beckham $470

 Do you die for those Amazing Balenciagas. I swear if ever a scratch card went my way some of these would be my first port of call. Check out Asos for a fab selection of both highstreet and high end sunglasses. Alot of what I've shown here can be purchased from Asos. The Victoria Beckham, Balenciaga and Chanel and aren't on Asos and generally have to be bought in store or places like Brown Thomas. You have to be very careful buying online for fear of copycats for these particular brands. House of Harlow 1960 can be bought from Singer 22.

Cannes Fashion

The spotlight has most definitely been on the fashion at the Cannes Film festival this week. Whether you has seen little snippits in the weekly mags or their online sources it is very difficult not to have noticed the festival news.

The Cannes International Film festival has been held every year, generally in May, since 1946 in Cannes in the South of France. It is a showcase for Movies coming out, there are movies in competition and given the massive media exposure, the non-public festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for film produces to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the world. It is also a time where sponsors and Partners of the festival can showcase their work, such as Chopard and Swarovski.

I've put together a few of the fabulous outfits showcased over the few days.
From the opening Ceremony

Salma Hayek in Gucci Couture Collection

Aishwarya Rai In Elie Saab Couture
and Jimmy Choo

Uma Thurman in Versache
with Chopard
Jewels

Karolina Kurkova in
Armani Prive Fall 2009
and Swarovski

From the Midnight in Paris Premiere

Rachel McAdams in Marchesa Fall 2011

From the Sleeping Beauty Premiere

Diane Kruger in
Calvin Klein
Collection

Rachel McAdams in
Monique Lhuillier and Farragamo
Clutch with Swarovski Jewels

Emily Browning
in Valentino

Jane Fonda in Emilio Pucci
and Chopard Jewels

Aishwar Rayai in Armani Prive and Ferragamo Clutch

At the Calvin Klein Cannes Party

Clemence Posey in Calvin Klein Collection

At the Wu Xia Premiere

Sarah Jessica in Elie Saab Fall 2011 with
Rene Caovilla Heels
and Swarovski Jewels

At The Pirates of the Caribbean, On Stranger Tides Premiere

Uma Thurman in Chanel Fall 2008
and Chopard Jewels

Penelope Cruz in Marchesa and Swarovski Clutch
with Chopard Jewels

The Art of Elysium 3rd Annual Paradis Event

Jamie Lyn Sigler in Monique Lhuillier

Selita Ebanks in Jean Claude Jiltrois

Vanessa Hudgens in Fendi

The CAA Event hosted by Grey Goose

Vanessa Hudgens in Roberto Cavalli and
Swarovski Earrings and Vintage Bangle

The Tree of Life Premiere

Zoe Saldana in Giorgio Armani and
Nickolas Kirkwood Heels
and Neil Lane Jewels

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versache
and
Farragamo Heels

Gwen Stefani in Stella McCartney
with Roger Vivier Clutch

Jessica Chastain in
Zac Posen Custom Couture
and Louis Vuitton Jewels

The Beaver Premiere

Naomi Campbell in
Azzedine Alaia Fall 2011

Doutzen Kroes
in Emilio Pucci

The AmfAR Cinema against Aids Gala

Milla Jovovich
in
Atelier Versache

Roasario Dawson in
Roberto Cavalli
and Faraone Mennella Necklace

Brooke Shields in Marchesa

Freida Pinto in Balmain

Mischa Barton

Elisabetta Canalis

Gwen Stefani
in
L.A.M.B

Naomi Campbell in
Givenchy from Fall 2011
Couture Collection

Michelle Rodriguez
in Jean Fares Couture

Kirsten Dunst
in Chanel Haute Couture

Karolina Kurkova in
Chanel Haute Couture

Uma Thurman in
Chanel Haute Couture

And My Style Star of the Week is by far Bar Rafeali, this girl is showing Leonardo exactly what he is missing and literally sizzled all week. Truly Amazing

Wearing Cavalli and Sergio Rossi

Wearing Cavalli and Chopard Jewels

Wearing Cavalli and
Salvatore Farragamo Clutch

There you have it lovely ladies, the best of the best and my Style Stars at Cannes International Film Festival 2011. Did you see anything you like? I love looking at all these pretty dresses, it gives me inspiration for design ideas for dresses in the future. I do this in magazines too, for about 3 years I've been tearing pictures out of magazines that I love for inspiration for lots of different things. I keep the file in my bedside table and every now and again I look through it and swoon at the fabulous pieces. Do any of ya'll have inspiration files?