Sunday, May 30, 2010

Cannes: High on bling

Apart from the elegant gowns, dazzling accessories are in at Cannes this year. Let's have a look at the ladies in blinging accessories at the festival's opening ...

Israeli model Hofit Golan makes a royal fashion statement in a unique white gown with a huge collar and bohemian accessories.  (AFP/Anne-Christine Poujoulat)
Head wear piece of Paris Hilton with shining elements gives her a crown defining look to make her the princess at the grand moment. (AFP/Francois Guillot)
Head-gear: Paris Hilton looks like a fairy as she poses wearing a diamond studded head band and a matching neck piece during a photocall to promote her new documentary 'Paris, not France' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier)
Daimond do's: Mariah Carey's diamond necklace and matching earrings add bling to her black gleaming gown as she poses on the red carpet for the screening of the film 'Precious' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Eric Gaillard)
Neck deep in fashion : More than the flowery gown Eugenia Silva's heavy necklace in mother-of-pearls and diamonds stole the glanes. The creative piece definitely made many go green with envy. (AFP/Francois Guillot)
Gem of a person : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pearl-drop earrings set in diamonds compliment her gorgeous smile and intense green eyes. (AFP/Francois Guillot)
Lordess of the ring : Italian actress Asia Argento outshines other beauties on the big day in a floral gown teamed with fancy accessories and a huge bling ring. (AP/Joel Ryan)
Silver touch: Actress and model Devon Edwenna Aoki poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film "Chun feng chen zui de ye wan" (Spring Fever) by director Lou Ye at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS/Vincent Kessler)
The world at her feet : This pair of silver stilettos did catch everyone's fancy. It proved that the shoes maketh a lady! (REUTERS/Jean Paul Pelissier)
Adding the silver touch: The handbag of actress Elizabeth Banks adds that extra silover touch to the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film 'Bak-Jwi' at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (REUTERS)
High on bling : Crystals and pearls always compliment the grandeur of the occasion. US actress Robin Wright finds the perfect accessory for that glass-like sparkle.

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Clutch it up: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the screening of the film 'Chun feng chen zui de ye wan' (Spring Fever) at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

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A big sport : The large crystal ring sported by actress Asia Argento stole the show from other emerald and ruby displays.  (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)
The small piece of focus : Sharmila Tagore makes a traditional approach with her vintage jewellery. Her embellishments may clash with the current bling taste but she makes a cool-style statement of her own. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)
Fashion with wires: South Korean actress Bae Doo-Na gestures as she arrives for the screening of 'Kuki Ningyo' (Air Doll) at the 62nd International film festival in Cannes.  (AP/Francois Mori)
Bling with the big: Miss France 2005, Cindy Fabre arrives wearing bid danglres for the screening of the movie 'Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan' (Spring Fever) in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.  (AFP/Francois Guillot)
Its my style: US actress Phoebe Price arrives for the screening of 'Chun Feng Chen Zui De Ye Wan' (Spring Fever) directed by Chinese Lou Ye in competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (AFP/Valery Hache)
Shinning with style: Actress Tan Zhuo wearing selected Swarovski's 'Generous' necklace at the red carpet of the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. (AFP)
So handy : A stone-studded bracelets is every girl's best accesory. Pairing the style with proper adornment adds grace to the entire get-up. (REUTERS/Regis Duvignau)
Elizabeth Banks sashays the Swarovski's, 'Hit' bag and the dazzling 'Diva' earrings at the red carpet of 62nd Cannes Film festival. (AFP)
The silver rule : Taiwanese actress and Jury member Shu Qi skipped her earrings to focus on her silver neckpiece instead.  (AP/Joel Ryan)
Poochie pooh : The shape may be slightly inconvenient to carry but the cute poochie surely bagged all the attention at the ceremony! (REUTERS/Vincent Kessler)

GQ Men of the Year '09

Actress Freida Pinto poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
Actress Liz Hurley poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
Kelly Brook poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
Actress Eva Mendes poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
British singer Lily Allen arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British singer Katherine Jenkins arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British singer Natalie Imbruglia arrives for the GQ Awards at the Royal Opera House London, on September 8, 2009. (AFP/Max Nash)
Model Daisy Lowe poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
British singer Victoria Hesketh, also known as Little Boots, arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British model Kelly Brook arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
Actress Freida Pinto poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
Actress Liz Hurley poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)
Japanese-US artist and musician Yoko Ono arrives for the GQ Awards at the Royal Opera House London on September 8, 2009. (AFP/Max Nash)
British singer Alexandra Burke for the GQ Awards at the Royal Opera House London on September. 8, 2009. (AFP/Max Nash)
British F1 racing driver and F1 driver's championship leader Jenson Button arrives with Jessica Mishabata for the GQ Awards at the Royal Opera House London on September 8, 2009. (AFP/Max Nash)
British actress Gemma Arterton arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British model Kelly Brook arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
Actress Frieda Pinto arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British model Daisy Lowe arrives at the GQ Man of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
British singer Pixie Lott arrives at the GQ Man of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
Actress Frieda Pinto arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
US actress Eva Mendes arrives for the GQ Awards at the Royal Opera House London on September 8, 2009. (AFP/Max Nash)
British actress Gemma Arterton arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
U.S. actress Eva Mendes arrives for the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Royal Opera House in central London on September 8, 2009. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)
Actress Eva Mendes poses for photographs as she arrives at the 'GQ Men of the Year 2009' awards in London on September 8, 2009. (AP/Matt Dunham)

Carla Bruni in bikini

The Sarkozy's have added some heat to the already rising tempratures with some sexy swimming off the coast of France. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been seen taking dips in the sea with wife Carla Bruni. The former model has been spotted in a number of skimpy bikinis in Cap Negre near Marseille as France's first couple enjoys a three-week holiday at a villa owned by Bruni's family. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
The former model showed off her still-catwalk-worthy figure in a bikini, as she relaxed in the waves beneath a straw hat. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
Nicolas Sarkozy began a Riviera vacation with his hot wife Carla Bruni in Cap Negre five days after he collapsed while jogging and was rushed to hospital. Sarkozy and Carla flew to a nearby airport and were taken by car to the villa on the Mediterranean. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy holding flippers standing next to his wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy after they return from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy helps her wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy to get in side the water while swimming in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy with wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy, after they return from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy gestures after returning from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (AFP/Patrick Valasseris)
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy with wife Carla Bruni Sarkozy after they return from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
France's first lady, Carla Bruni Sarkozy returns from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson)
France's first lady, Carla Bruni Sarkozy gestures after returning from a swim in the Mediterranean Sea on August 03, 2009. (AFP/Patrick Valasseris)

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