Stars from all over the world will attend the movie premieres, galas, and charity events at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and all of their best looks can be seen right here.


The opening ceremony and premiere of Tilda Swinton‘s Moonrise Kingdom drew stunning looks on the festival’s first day. Swinton showed up in a coppery gown by Haider Ackermann, while Eva Longoria stunned in a Marchesa gown with a long train.


But the festival isn’t over yet, and there are sure to be many more beautiful looks at Cannes. A peek at what we’ve seen thus far – with more chic ensembles to come – in the gallery.


- Additional reporting by Christina Pérez

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Create a board on Pinterest consisting of your very own most-wanted items from bebe.com based on our list of 10 vacation must-haves numbered below (here’s a link to a “pin it” button you add to your browser to make it easier). Include each number’s description and tag each pin with #bebe and #wishesanddreams. Remember to title your board “bebe Wishes & Dreams Contest” and categorize it under “Women’s Apparel.” Pin at least 10 images from bebe.com. 

1. a cute casual look for your flight
2. sexy summer sandals
3. a daytime sightseeing look
4. a must-have vacay accessory
5. a top to wear for sunset cocktails
6. a head-turning night-out dress
7. a handbag to tote your essentials
8. a glam piece of jewelry
9. shorts, jeans or a skirt for a daytime outing
10. a chic jacket or cover-up

 When your board is complete, share it with us by sending the board’s link to pinterest@bebe.com or posting a comment on the original contest announcement pin (located on our “bebe Wishes & Dreams Contest” board) with a link to your board.

What does the winner get?

1st Place Prize: One Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip to Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico valued at $2,000, including coach airfare, double occupancy hotel accommodations for three nights, one complimentary spa treatment per person, a $200 dinner at the resort’s Italian restaurant, Palio, and a 100-ml bottle of bebe’s Wishes & Dreams fragrance.

2nd Place Prize: Two runners-up will each receive a $100 bebe gift card and a 100-ml bottle of bebe’s Wishes & Dreams fragrance.

Good luck, fashionistas, and happy pinning! 

For official rules click here. Contest runs May 10, 2012, through May 31, 2012, ending at 11:59 pm PDT. 

Leave a comment and share yours with us!

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We had to find out more about the beauty behind the blog, so we asked Annabelle to spill the deets on her style influences and share some fashion tips! 

Which Viva Luxury look is your fave?

Photographer credits: Emil S 

STYLUST: Who and/or what inspired you to start Viva Luxury?

ANNABELLE: A few years ago I was working with a wonderful footwear designer who always made comments about how much she liked the way I dressed. One day—I remember it like it was yesterday—we met at her studio, and she suggested I should start a fashion blog. Until that moment the thought never crossed my mind, and to be completely honest with you, I was somewhat reluctant at first. Yet her eternal optimism and energy were so infectious, I just couldn’t help getting inspired to start a blog. I think what solidified my decision to start blogging was something she liked to say, which was “Dare to dream, Annabelle; only those who do, succeed in this life.” I am eternally grateful to her for her advice, support and, of course, for believing in me.

STYLUST: Who and/or what inspires your personal style?

ANNABELLE: I was about 10 years old when I saw Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the first time. And it was certainly a pivotal point which helped to shape my sense of style. To me, Audrey Hepburn is an epitome of elegance and grace, and the fact that I prefer soft and feminine looks is in large part due to her influence.

STYLUST: What clothing piece would you consider a must-have in every girl’s closet?

ANNABELLE: A pair of great jeans is probably the most versatile piece of clothing. Easily updated with accessories to look fashionable, you can dress jeans up with a great blazer, pair of heels and a fabulous clutch or wear them with a pair of flats, slouchy cashmere tunic and a tote bag for a more casual approach.

STYLUST: What are some of your key warm-weather items?

ANNABELLE: For me, summer is all about color, versatility and lightweight fabrics. I am always on the lookout for a flowy dress, which I can throw over a bathing suit or dress up with a pair of heels. I am also completely addicted to silk tunics, preferably in bright colors, which look very chic thrown over a pair of skinny jeans or super casual paired with shorts and gladiator sandals. Finally, no summer wardrobe is complete without a pair of shorts, and with all the great color, texture and style variations Spring/Summer 2012 has to offer, for me, it’s the key warm-weather item, great for a day at the beach or a night out with my friends. 

Photographer credits: Emil S 

STYLUST: Do you have a pair of shoes you’re totally obsessed with?

ANNABELLE: Ah, that’s a tough one. To be completely honest with you, I am obsessed with all shoes in general. It seems I am always either in the process of buying a new pair or thinking about which ones I am going to get next. Over the years, I’ve acquired quite a substantial collection, which at this point threatens to take over my entire house. But if I had to think really hard, I would say that my favorite pair is Giuseppe Zanotti colorblock platform sandals, which are surprisingly comfortable despite the sky-high platform. Gorgeous and wearable is always a winning combination.

STYLUST: If you could live in any other decade, what would it be?

ANNABELLE: I think I am pretty partial to the ’50s. To me, the ’50s signify the return to femininity, luxury and elegance. When I was a little girl, I used to spend a lot of time with my grandmother. She was quite the fashionista and had an amazing collection of vintage jewelry and clothing. Her evening gowns from the ’50s were always my favorite. Beautifully constructed from silk chiffon and velvet, they were more than just dresses to me. Each dress came with a story about a party or celebration my grandmother attended, and I remember thinking the ’50s must have been the most magical time. 

STYLUST: What’s on your current playlist?

ANNABELLE: Completely obsessed with “Video Games” by Lana Del Rey and “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye at the moment.

STYLUST: Any words of advice for someone looking to start their own blog?

ANNABELLE: Funny, I get this question a lot, because starting a blog may seem intimidating at first. So, the best advice I can give is to stay away from trying to obtain perfection from the very beginning. A blog is something that evolves and progresses with you and is rather reflective of your own growth. Getting too hung up on details may prove to be distracting and take all the fun out of the experience of blogging.

The Cannes Film Festival started on Wednesday, and the first procession of gowns down the red carpet was about as glamorous as they come.


Stars from all over the world walked in for the opening ceremony and premiere of Tilda Swinton‘s Moonrise Kingdom. She showed up in a coppery gown by Haider Ackermann, while Eva Longoria stunned in a Marchesa gown with a long train. Jessica Chastain opted for a simpler dress by Alexander McQueen.


Whether minimal or intricate, the best dresses from day one were all eye-catching and fashion forward. Take in all the grace and sophistication in the gallery.

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Congratulations are in order for Julia Restoin Roitfeld, the newest mother in the fashion industry.

Derek Blasberg tweeted that Julia gave birth to her child today but offered no details about the child’s gender or name. “Congratulations to proud Momma @RestoinRJulia! (And thus, the chicest grannie ever: Carine Roitfeld!)” he wrote. “Can’t wait to meet the beautiful baby!”

The new son or daughter will no doubt be beautiful: Julia once modeled for Lancome and recently posed for the Summer 2012 cover of i-D magazine. The baby’s father is Swedish model Robert Konjic, who has been dating Julia for the past few years.

And while Julia’s mother, Carine, is surely proud of the new addition to her family, she’s already decided that she doesn’t want to be called “grandmother.” When her daughter announced that she was pregnant last November, Carine said, “I will be called ‘Madame.’”

Photo: Julia Restoin Roitfeld photographed by Mario Sorrenti for the Summer 2012 issue of i-D magazine.

Where are you going this summer? Most importantly, what are you wearing?

1. Puerto Rico
2. Rio de Janiero
3. Saint Tropez
4. Miami  
5. Malibu

What better way to celebrate Alber Elbaz‘s 10 years designing for Lanvin than with a gilded coffee-table book?


This month, Steidl will publish Alber Elbaz – Lanvin, a $450 tome filled with quotations from Elbaz and some 400 behind-the-scenes images – shot by photographer But-Sou Lai – of the work he does there.


“When the whole industry is about the six minutes of the show and a review that is being written in a taxi because then there is the next one, I thought, I’m going to show everyone how much effort goes into making a single dress,” he told The Independent. “I wanted to show how many threads you have to put together to make one rose; how much thought goes into a button. I wanted to show a shoe in the factory in Italy being held like a baby by an old man and then attached to a machine as if it was going to the dentist.”


Elbaz went on to say that he values craft more than fame – something that shows both in his collections and in his book. Take a glimpse of its pages here, in the gallery.


Photo at left: Elbaz with Emma Stone at the 2012 Met Gala. Gallery photos courtesy of Steidl.

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A topless, slightly sand-covered Gisele Bundchen is the star of Vogue Paris‘s June issue, the first edition of the magazine that follows the publication’s worldwide Health Initiative.

Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot the image. Readers will find stories about targeted exercise, nutrition, and an exclusive interview with Bundchen about how she keeps in shape in the magazine’s features section. The issue will hit newsstands on May 24.

All 19 editions of Vogue agreed to start following a set of guidelines that will promote a healthier body image in the pages of its magazines. Like Vogue Paris and American Vogue – which yesterday debuted a cover featuring three Olympic athletes – most editions of the magazine will dedicate their June issues to the topic of health. Vogue Japan’s health issue will follow in July.

1.    Stop washing your hair. Well, at least so often. I used to wash everyday and once I started conditioning daily and shampooing once or twice a week, I noticed my curls were… curlier.

2. Invest in a satin pillowcase. This makes such a huge difference in how my hair looks in the morning. I can actually go to bed and wake up without looking like I belong in a horror movie.

3.Use scrunchies. Yes, I feel like I’m back in the 80s, but they really do work so much better than the elastics to which I’ve become accustomed. Just try not to wear them in public.

Image via CurlyNikki.com

4. Cut your hair. I am constantly trying to grow my hair longer, so it seems counter intuitive to cut it, but it always does help. I may lose a bit of length, but I make up for it in quality,

Ouidad NYC Stylist, Ayanna perfecting my tresses!

5. End your shower with a cold water rinse. It’s not the most pleasant thing ever, but it does seem to help my hair take product better (apparently, it closes the cuticle or something.) It also does tend to jump start a morning!

Do YOU have any curly hair tips? Share with a comment!