Diane Kruger wears Giambattista Valli & Versus in Cannes
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I am such a huge fan of Cannes Film Festival. As far as cinema-related festivities go this is definitely my favourite over the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Everything is just unmatchably unrivalled in the Côte d'Azur. This year's edition of the festival opened yesterday with the premiere of Wes Anderson's "Moonlight Kingdom", which I can't wait to see, and the traditional morning photo calls and evening red carpets.

Who better to kick things off that queen of chic and elegance Diane Kruger? We are only on day one and she has already raised the bar a lot for the ladies coming after her. However, I will not speak too soon because last year's greatest hit by Armani Privé came towards the end of the festival.

For the day photo call press event Diane wore a burgundy Versus dress with a pleated skirt and strappy side details. It was a super chic moment, which was made even better by the Jimmy Choo Sandals she wore. I loved the mirroring effect of the gaps in the shoes and the sides of the dress.

For the red carpet in the evening she slipped into a Giambattista Valli Couture gown in a stunning shade of aquamarine. I don't know whether it's the fact that she's German so there is something cold and mysterious about her but she adds a Je-ne-sais-quoi to everything she wears that I love.

One of my favourite things about Cannes is the fact that they do these super fun pictures from the back – roll over the images to see these shots.

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Best dressed of the weekend: Jessie J

I spent a big part of my Sunday night watching videos of Jessie J on youtube. I didn't know who she even was until I saw her perform on Graham Norton a couple of weeks ago. On Saturday she was SNL's musical guest (a very big deal!) and she was incredible on stage. I really like her music, kind of a vintage R&B, and her style. She combines a kind of cabaret/pin-up aesthetic with very contemporary clothes that are often extremely tight or see-through —e.g. leotards or bodysuits— and yet she looks classy and cool unlike Nicki Minaj, whose style I simply don't get. Her fuchsia leotard look for SNL reminded me a lot of Versus famous FW10 line and Louis Vuitton's FW11 one, of which I hated everything apart from the corset shorts. And I liked how it was combined with patterned tights that I thought to be thigh-high boots very similar to the amazing Patternity ones I saw a while ago at Selfridges and. And it works as a bonus that she has this amazingly straight and shiny bobbed hair, which is 100% natural!

You can watch her SNL performances here and here. Are you a fan?
I'm off.

[Pictures: YouTube Screen caps, Style.com, patternity.co.uk]

Who's that girl?

I normally don't pay too much attention to celebrities I don't know so it's something of an event when I start remembering a face whose name I don't know. And that's what happened with Teresa Palmer. She started popping up here and there when she was said to be dating Adam Brody (a downgrade from Rachel Bilson, if you ask me) but I didn't notice her until the last few weeks when she started her press tour for the film 'I am number four'. I was surprised to see such a relatively unknown name wearing key SS11 looks from big brands. She looked pretty incredible in the turquoise Pucci mini dress and its black maxi cousin but it was the two Versus SS11 looks (one below and one here) and a Christopher Kane (despite the dreadful hairstyle) that really impressed me. She still has a lot to learn but she's definitely one to look out for.

I'm off.

[Pictures: Zimbio.com]

Gossip Girl Fashion: "Panic Roommate"

This week's episode of Gossip Girl really reminded my why I love the show, at least fashion-wise. The plot is slightly turning for the better but the first season really raised the bar and it's hard to live up to that. But never mind the plot for now. The fact is that Blair is starting to be seriously cool. She's got the attitude from day one but the clothes, while entertaining, were always a little off. However, I feel like ever since the beginning of season four and last week's pink shorts ensemble she is going to be unstoppable. In the latest episode she style goes from good to simply astonishing. She first wears a mustard and green combo made up by a ruffled top, a green Valentino jacket and a Bensoni skirt, which is what adds the hip element. But it was the look for the W party (yes, another one) that really stole the show and my hear. Blair finally slipped into one of those dresses from the FW10 Versus collection. It looks extremely sophisticated on her. It's just too bad we don't get to see a head-to-toe view.

Serena's weekly ensembles have really picked up this week too. The first one, at breakfast, is a slight twist on the classic Serena van der Woodsen day look but I really like the fact that the two pieces are quite body-con. That big V-neck definitely suits S and the necklace, while a little Anna Wintour, works as well. But my favourite look from the episode is when she wears the beautiful brown Max Mara coat with her brown leather bag across. I know the first outfit is underneath but the coat and the bag make her look a lot more relaxed and casual. They should go more in that direction with her.

And just when I thought I was not going to get my breakfast this week, there it was! It seems like it's only Rufus and Lily who enjoy the fine pastries, mousses and cakes for breakfast. Serena rather prefers the bowl of berries and an orange juice. If anyone was wondering, that's how she keeps her line. Not that I am encouraging anyone to follow her lead...

And also this week I was happy to be introduced to a new star on the show. You never know how long these people are going to stay on the show, so you might as well not get attached. But I liked this girl. Donna is Blair's co-intern (that's probably wrong now that Blair is the boss!) and so far I am quite digging her fashion sense. It reminds me a little of how models look off the runway and I love that. Donna is played by Jennifer Missoni who, yes, is related to the famous Italian house. She is Luca Missoni's daughter and, hence, Angela Missoni's niece and Margherita's cousin. Cool, huh?

My second crush is a little less fashion-oriented. I really like Raina's character, played by Tika Sumpter and how well it mirrors Chuck's while having that sort of feminine, sensitive touch. Hers and Chuck's relationship is the only bit of the plot that has me slightly entertained and intrigued because I can't quite figure her out, which I like. However, her style needs some sorting out. The first look below is wrong on so many levels. The colours go terribly bad together, I hate the silhouette of the coat, which looks even worse with the hat and the light grey shoes and white bag (always a no for me) just top it all off.

And finally, a man who can dress!! It's really too bad we're probably not going to see more of Damien, played by Kevin Zegers. He is the only guy who really knows what understated elegant style is like. I could never get tired of his perfectly cut suits over crew and v-neck t-shirts always well accessorised with slightly more colourful pocket squares and that permanent tan.

I'm off.

[Pictures: Screen caps, CWtv.com, Style.com, topnews.in]

You got Kane'd

Just as it happened to Miu Miu, Versus is walking steadily towards establishing itself as a respected fashion label rather than a giant's diffusion line. Ever since Donatella Versace brought Christopher Kane on board three seasons ago Versus started to become the young, cool and sexy tentacle of the Medusa's head. The SS11 collection was a repetition of über-girly shapes, plaid and florals. It was almost reminiscent of Luella's rebel Punk schoolgirl is she had ever been to boarding school in Italy. Button downs, plaited skirts and badged cardigans were the protagonists. And it's there where we could see Kane's mark —in the Westwood-esque stripes, the sheer tartan and his unmistakable geometric shapes and skirt pleating. More in line with the season's trends, we saw some mesh and some rather clever colour blocking with florals and circusy dresses.

I'm off.

PS. This is the last from Milan. Stay tuned for all the fashion from Paris. Dries Van Noten today! Follow us on twitter for up-to-the minute-updates!

[Pictures: Style.com]

Leighton steals the show

First of all, let me just say I don't understand why Fashion's Night Out has different dates all over the world. Maybe because Paris and New York want to go first to make the rest of the world feel bad about theirs. Maybe Anna doesn't want Blake Lively to have a chance to go somewhere else that night. Who knows. The thing is New York's was a big one and the two Gossip Girls (Blake and Leighton) came out to celebrate. And, for the first time, Leighton stole the show. She looked sexy and classy in a metallic blue number by Versus and, even though I would've chosen different shoes, she looked way edgier than Blake, who decided to wear a not cool enough Marchesa also with a questionable shoe choice.

Leighton was seen in an awesome Proenza Schouler outfit the same day for another event. This time, with unbelievable shoes. I think she's finally broke through in terms of style and will now be dazzling us with her beauty and style, non?

Who's your favourite GG?

I'm off.

[Pictures: JustJated.buzznet.com]

Milan highlights

Whether is was entirely due to Anna Wintour's preferences or not, Milan fashion week occurred way too fast. We almost didn't have enough time to savour every collection the way they deserved. As it happened in London, the Italians proved that they know the direction they're going and that they haven't lost that savoire faire that first made them so popular. For the first time, I have organised the collections in order of my liking (excluding, of course, Marni and No. 21 which deserved special mention). Dolce & Gabbana pleasantly surprised me this season rooting back to their great basics and putting special emphasis in power dressing. Gucci, who in past seasons seemed unfocused, came back better than ever with an ode to Tom Ford times. While Donatella is still trying to find something that deserves having his brother's name on the tag, Christopher Kane's intervention at Versus succeeded in bringing the brand back into fashion from obsoleteness. —What's your favourite?

[Pictures: Style.com]

I'm off.