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MY VERDICT: All of these black and white dresses amongst the cast of “The Bling Ring” at their Cannes Film Festival premiere couldn’t just be coincidence. Regardless, every member of the crew looked amazing–including director Sofia Coppola. Dressed in head-to-toe Louis Vuitton, Sofia bared some leg in a black embellished three-quarter sleeve shift dress from the Spring 2013 collection with double front patch pockets on both sides. What a cute dress, and I like that it fit longer on Sofia than the model; it made it little more appropriate for the atmosphere.

Loose curls, subtle makeup, a black clutch and matching strappy sandals completed her premiere look.

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MY VERDICT: Claire Julien didn’t get the black-and-white memo for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of “The Bling Ring”, but she stunned all the same. The blonde actress, who stars in the film based on real-life events of the Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch, arrived on the red carpet alongside costars Israel Broussard and Emma Watson wearing a blush pink strapless gown by Emilio Pucci with daring sheer panels slashes at the bustier and hips. A glamorous silk-chiffon tiered train provided a much needed dramatic element. This was certainly a fashion upgrade from her photocall look—as it should’ve been.

Smoky eyes and long cascading blonde curls helped Claire complete her look that she finished with dazzling rose gold and diamond statement earrings with a matching bracelet.

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MY VERDICT: It was a bit sunnier tonight at the Cannes Film Festival, and part of that was due to the stunning butter yellow gown that Fan Bingbing wore the premiere of “Jeune & Jolie”. Fan glided gown the red carpet in a Elie Saab gown, from the designer’s Spring 2012 Haute Couture collection. The full skirt is obviously the major focal point of the dress, but the dazzling bead work of the three-quarter sleeve bodice doesn’t lack for luster either. What a beauty.

Fan accessorized her effortlessly glamorous ensemble with a Judith Leiber crystal clutch, Chopard heart-shaped diamond and briolette drop earrings, and a matching ring. An elegant up-do and fiery red lips were the finishing touches.

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MY VERDICT: For her second day at the Cannes Film Festival, Zhang Ziyi sparkled during a daytime Un Certain Regard jury photocall wearing a little couture. Zhang donned a shortened version of the gorgeous Giambattista Valli jade green cocktail dress with shimmering beaded appliqués settled over a watercolor floral patterned hoop skirt, from the designer’s Fall 2012 Haute Couture collection. I don’t normally like to see dresses disrupted so severely, but it was a wise decision to take the length off this particular dress considering Zhang’s small frame. | continue reading..

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MY VERDICT: Did the cast of “The Bling Ring” plan ahead to coordinate their outfits at the Cannes Film Festival premiere? Katie Chang joined her costars Taissa Farmiga, Emma Watson, and even their director Sofia Coppola in black-and-white ensembles.

The young actress looked ethereal in a beautiful Christian Dior white silk crepe gown with a woven black sash belt.

Katie wore her long curls up into an elegant rolled up-do that she accented with dazzling Swarovski crystal “Valora” brooches. These sparkling appliqués matched Katie’s Dior Fine Jewelry, which included “Bagatelle” white gold and diamonds earrings, and the “Oui” white gold, diamonds and aquamarine ring. Subtle makeup and a Dior clutch completed her premiere look.

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MY VERDICT: Taissa Farmiga kept it sweet in a simple belted white dress at “The Bling Ring” photocall held earlier today, but the 18-year-old added a bit of maturity to her style when she stepped out on the red carpet with her cast for the Cannes Film Festival premiere wearing a beautiful Valentino collared gown.

I didn’t really gravitate towards liking the recent bib designed dresses featured in the latest collections from the fashion house, but I did admire this Fall 2013 design. The full-length sleeveless black dress features matching beaded net detailing over the skirt as well as panels at the shoulders that sit above leather inserts and frame a beautiful white lace embroidered panel. Although it had a touch of vintage Victorian elegance, it was still pretty current and well-suited for a young actress like Taissa.

Side gathered tresses and delicate Chopard pear-shaped white gold diamond drop earrings helped complete Taissa’s look.

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MY VERDICT: After opting for a fun deep red ensemble earlier today for “The Bling Ring” photocall, Emma Watson hit the red carpet to celebrate the premiere during the Cannes Film Festival looking diving in black and white Chanel. The 23-year-old English actress joined her costars while wearing a long off-white Spring 2013 Haute Couture silk crepon dress with a sparkling black embroidered sequined bustier.

It was young but refined, and Emma carried herself so effortlessly in it. Soft smoky eyes and a twisted up-do with straying pieces in the front helped complete Emma’s premiere look. As for jewelry, she loaded up on diamond studs and small hoop earrings.

This may not have been on my Wish List for Emma, but it surpassed my expectations completely. I loved it.

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MY VERDICT: For the photocall to support her new film “The Bling Ring”, Sofia Coppola kept her look casual with a touch of nautical influence. The director wore a black and white gingham Louis Vuitton short sleeve blouse with an attached loose black necktie and center placket. Sofia loosely tucked the top into straight leg black trousers and finished with a pair of strappy leather low-heeled ankle strap sandals.

She looked comfortable, and although the shirt could be tidied up a bit, it was still a well put together outfit. Sofia’s hair looked stylish in natural waves and she wore just enough makeup. A pop of color was, perhaps, unintentionally welcomed into her look with a matching coral manicure and pedicure. That’s my favorite nail color of the spring season.

See what Sofia’s cast Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Katie Chang and Taissa Farmiga wore to the photocall.

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MY VERDICT: The cast of the “The Bling Ring” was hitting all the right marks when it came to looking young, hip, and totally Cannes-ready today. Katie Chang joined her stylish costars Emma Watson, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga for the late morning photocall on the French Riviera wearing a pale gold a-line silk duchesse dress by Jill Stuart with a fun black optical stripe pattern. The Fall 2013 dress was perfect for the daytime event, but added a little youthful edge–especially with her shoes.

Katie slipped on a pair of crisscross black leather platform sandals to coordinate.

Softly curled tresses and just a touch of makeup provided her finishing touches.

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MY VERDICT: Claire Julien joined her crew from “The Bling Ring”, including castmates Emma Watson and Taissa Farmiga, today for the Cannes Film Festival photocall for the film directed by Sofia Coppola. The blonde actress opted for a trendy white-on-white look today; a white diamond pattern crotchet halter crop top and matching a-line skirt by Balmain, from the Spring 2013 collection.

I feel like the top and skirt were totally on point with the setting, but the rest of the outfit could have used a little tweaking. Claire added a tiny bit of color with an emerald Danielle Queller ring, but the white platform shoes just looked too chalky and clunky. They weren’t a terrible choice, but something with less weight–or even a pop of color, could’ve improved the overall appearance.

Claire’s minimal makeup was a wise decision, but a high ponytail or low side braid would have been fun.