Oops Eva Longoria, we didn´t expect this from you!

Usually, this kind of misshap happens to young aspiring celebrities or maybe some older actresses desperate to make the buzz around them. Although Eva´s career is not exactly thriving - and especially since her show Desperate Housewives has ceased, she didn´t seem the kind of person who needs such a stunt to be talked about.
Thing is, I find it disturbing to think this has been orchastrated when, a few minutes later, Eva has to stand next to very classy lady Jane Fonda! (I call her a lady as I believe she is one)
One can not see clearly whether or not she´s bares it underneath but... the mystery remains.
However, it is a bit of a disappointment to me as the doubt subsists about the underwear´s existence.
I thought she was one that had a bit of decency despite being a B or C list actress...

Cheryl Cole - Cannes Festival

Cheryl Cole looks stunning. To me, she´s one of the most beautiful performers around. Although one can notice small - and very tasteful - nip and tucks improvements but no enhancements through the years, she still looks natural and elegant. Also, on these pictures, no tatoo on sight, very refreshing.

She´s on the red carpet in Cannes, at the Première of Jimmy P (Psychotherapy Of A Plains Indian) to "play pretty" as one of the L´Oreal representatives along with Eva Longoria and the majestuous Jane Fonda who is one of my favorite actresses with Meryl Streep.

Below, she can be seen arriving at the Airport in Nice last week wearing a Tangerine dress.

BEST DRESSED: Olivia Palermo

Some women are born with it. While most actresses only clean up and dress up for red carpets events, some rarities do breathe fashion and... Style.

In my books, the innate stylish celebrity is so rare that, despite the absence of recorded talent to actually propulse her to the rank of celebrity, I believe Olivia Palermo deserves a post.

Actually, there are blogs dedicated to her style and, going through the pictures there were hardly any that I would discard as, even at her most casual, she stands as an example in sloppy days´s looks... 

Of course, she´s coming from a wealthy family but some people have money and no taste.

Anyway, please enjoy the few pictures of candids, to show how stylish she is even walking her dog!

It´s a wrap for Victoria Beckham

Although not really a trend setter - her collection usually are highly inspired by the big names of the industry-, Mrs Beckham nevertheless has been anticipating next winter major (no pun intended) fashion must-have: The oversize coat. She´s featured here wearing a wool blanket coat. 

It is official people, next season will leave room - literally - to cosying up in ample coats.eline had initiated it and this season, it seems that Stella McCartney is pushing the trend forward. The overdimensioned jackets and coats, yet unlike the 80s hardly padded which makes the look softer is not without reminding the architectural designs from Japanese Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawabuko in the 80s.

The secrets to good coats though, seem to belying on  large lapels and strict - even straight lines. The material shall look soft and sturdy at the same time to give structure, probably gabardine and heavy wool will be the material of choice.

Length however is not for every one, probably it is why the ex Spice girl leaves it open to give more amplor to the silhouette. 

Also, I believe it is better to de-dramatise the size by wearing it with casually to look effortless.

While not everyone can afford Stella McCartney or Mrs Beckham´s designs, more affordable items such as military coats - which were almost the big trend last winter- can be found in Asos and the likes.

Stop under the name of Love ... for Fashion

It is fashion weeks folks! And New York, London, Paris and Milan can witness crowds of fashionistas who can be noticed with demure and/or  incredibly remarkable looks, some of them difficult to even be qualified.
In my books, akward is not necessarily bad, however, when it is different without a sense of aesthetics, it is just falling into the "weird" category.

This season, one of the awards would go with Michelle Elie. This woman - probably unknown to most of us -  has done eveything in fashion, from Model to stylist. Her profession of late is Jewellery designer and, in the weirdness, she doesn´t disappoint.
In terms of PR, this could be a strategy that works well and it turns out that she even got me to write about her... However, 

Well, while I am at it, I might as well introduce some not so subtle designs of her jewellery and bags collection called PRIM

http://www.michelleelie.com/

Is it strange that, just as her outfit, I don´t really get her designs? But maybe it is just me...

A Victoría´s well kept secret: Candice Swanepoel´s bikini

Candice Swanepoel is a busy girl. She´s been attending almost every red carpet event she´s been invited to, although we are more used to see her with very little frocks.
The South African model is pictured here working in St Barth on a photoshoot.
I often find the Victoria´s secrets too thin - Alessandra Ambrosio scares the hell out of me with her eyebrows larger than her hips - but Candice has a body to die for yet, looking healthy. She probably is not this thin by eating junk food but if one looks closely, one will notice actual body fat ( although, just enough to survive a normal life) which suggests she doesn´t starve herself to the extreme.

Maybe this marks the end of an era. I remember those times - the pre-Kate Moss era - when Cindy Crawford, thin but not scarily so - was the role model for body shape... I hope that this trend is going to keep up.

Anyway, this is a beautiful body and this is a very good picture for househole commercial: she looks happy! So unusual in fashion...

Marion Cotillard adores Dior

Being chosen by Dior as their spokesmodel did great on Oscar Winner Marion Cotillard as it obviously propelled her to the height of the best red carpet stars.
Marion admitted to use the services of professionals- and we´d like to get names for once because they are very talented - she also claims she picks her own outfits for events.

I wonder how it is though, that someone so fabulous when on the spotlight, which shows a great deal of taste and love for clothing, can look so uninspired and totally lacks of style when there is no Red Carpet involved? When I see candids of Marion Cotillard, I don´t see a stylish woman who doesn´t care about fashion. What a shame though, because if she was, she would definitely be a style icon on top of being a star.

What to wear for Christmas

Soon Christmas! What am I - or you - going to wear that day? Of course, one wants to feel special on that very special day! Yet, one might want to be comfortable.
I picked this model in both its flat and heeled version by Sebastian brand, Italian Made footwear.
Sebastian recently opened a new store in Paris and is already very successful in Italy.
Sure, the model reminds of the famous Manolo Blanhik item Carrie Bradshaw wore on her wedding day, but hey, this number is equally fairy tale material.

Both models can be found on www.the-temple.com

Shoes for goddesses

Starting this season, Heels are the focus of the footwear design!

This Casadei Model throws us back to a 80s style that is both minimalist and grandiose at the same time.

The brand, which name means "House of Gods" is doing really great shoes and I am very surprised not to see more or the style in magazines.
Casadei is a family owned business with shoes entirely made in Italy. It is to my knowledge, one of the rare perpetrators of a Lavish Italy, the Italy of Fellini, with a love and maybe a sense of legacy for the Antique Rome as the name might suggest...

Here below is a small selection of the very interesting looks for this Winter season.

Casadei Pumps

One can find these styles on www.the-temple.com,

Cristmas Gifts: Diamonds are a girl´s best friend, Moschino to remind us of it

As I was scoping the web for Christmas gifts ideas to offer to my brand aware friends, I found this great collection of hats and gloves by Moschino. Full of wit and sense of humour Oh so chic, distinctive of the Italian Fashion house. For less than 100€, these little items adorned with Swarovski messages and patterns are delightful. 

I know where I am going to splash my cash for my dearest friends! After all, accessories shouldn´t be dull!