Every year Cannes comes around and Diane Kruger rules the red carpets. She stuns. Something about her style is just so effortless yet glamorous. Can you believe she is her own stylest? She defiantly gets extra points for that!
Here is Diane at the film festival Jury Photo Call wearing a Versus’ dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.
Dianne takes over the Cannes Opening Ceremony! She is wearing a custom Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown.
How to you feel about this? I am feeling a bit mixed myself. I have nothing against Brad Pitt himself, but for Chanel to go SO commercial seems a little strange. Did you know this is the first time the French fashion house used a male to promote a female perfume? A little random right?
I also just miss having real models in ads and not celebrities taking over the pages of my fashion magazines. I don’t know about you, but remember when you didn’t associate a brand with a celebrity? Did that make you like the brand more or less? Did you actually create your own opinion about that brand? I find now brands choose celebrities too boost their profits and create a customer base they never had before. What customer is Brad Pitt going to gain for Chanel? Will Brad Pitt make you run out and buy some perfume? We can look forward to seeing Brad’s ad later in the year.
January Jones in Versace
January was the best dressed of the night! She sunned in bright yellow!
Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan.
She came in a VERY close second. This dressed looked so beautiful on the red carpet. I watched the live feed and it was such an eye catcher!
Dianna Agron in Carolina Hererra.
I just love this color on her and I WANT her hair!
Katharine McPhee in Elie Saab.
What a pleasant surprise! Never seen Katharine look so great!
Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren Collection.
She looked beautiful, classic and had great make-up!
Diane Kruger in Prada.
She’s always a favorite of mine, and love it or hate it I I thought she rocked this dress!
Carey Mulligan in Prada.
She always knows how to dress for her petite frame. I was hoping she’d appear with her new husband Marcus Mumford but no. 
Gisele Bundchen in Givency and her hubby Tom Brady in Tom Ford.
They were best dressed couple of the night!
Check it out! I’m in Instagram! My user name is black_is_black so feel free to follow me! If you mention that you found me from my blog- I’ll follow you back. 
These are some of the photos I’ve already posted on Instagram. I like to post some DIY tips, outfit ideas and general inspirations!
I just came across the newest Free People spread and I loved it so much I thought I’d share it with you. I’ve always been a little bohemian at heart so these clothes are right up my alley! What do you think about these photos? Any pieces you’re dying to get?
Have you ever wondered if you have a warm or cool skin tone? Maybe you have, maybe you haven’t but you’d be surprised to find out the benefits in understanding your skin tone. For women, it will help you pick the right shade of make-up and men, it will help you pick the right color clothes to wear. Shopping will be so much easier when you know which colors you can and cannot wear! Here are a few questions to ask yourself when figuring out your skin tone:
1. When you tan, do you turn golden/yellow or reddish?
If you turn reddish you are most likely a cool skin tone.
2. What color are your eyes?
A general rule, if you have green, light brown or hazel eyes you probably have a warm skin tone. Chocolate brown and icy blue eyed people usually have a cool skin tone.
3. What color was your hair for most of your child hood?
If your hair turned a golden blonde or had any red tones in it, you have a warm skin tone.
4. Which color is better on you- forest green or hot pink?
If you answered hot pink you have a cool skin tone.
5. Could you be both?
Some people are blessed to have a neutral skin tone. This person can change their hair color from copper red to platinum blonde and have both look great. You can get away with wearing cool colors such as blue, purple and cotton candy pink as well warm colors like brown, green and gold. Drew Barrymore (see below) has a neutral skin tone.
Tips for warm skin tones:
Look for clothes that remind you of fall or summer. Think a wheat field or autumn leaves…Avoid any colors that are too unsaturated, like pastel green or light grey.
Ladies when purchasing make-up look for blush that has a peachy tone, eye shadow that is golden and coral lipstick.
Tips for cool skin tones:
Look for clothes that remind you of winter or spring. Think icy trees or Easter eggs…Avoid any colors that are too yellow or orange.
Ladies when purchasing make-up look for a blush that has a pink tone, eye shadow that is silver and pink or cherry red lipstick.
Still need help figuring out what your skin tone is? Here are a few celebrities that show the different skin tones.
Warm:
Cool:
Neutral: (Drew can wear a cool blonde and also a warm red hair color)
My personal favorite cover for this next month is Salma Hayek. I absolutely love this suit! It fits her like a glove and her hair and make-up is simple and understated. Check out the rest of the covers for May. Which is your favorite?
I’ve been browsing a bunch of different blogs recently, hunting down the latest trends to share with you for spring and summer. Are you excited as I am that spring is finally here?! (Didn’t it seem like it took forever?) Take a look at my Ladies Trend Report and be prepared to have a sudden urge to go shopping!
Pastels all over
Double Denim or the Canadian Tuxedo
Double Cuffs
Tucking It In
Ankle Crop Pants
Stacked Bracelets
Pastel Hair
Floral Pants
Round Sunglasses
Cap Toe Shoes
Head Wraps and Scarves
A Touch of Neon
I am loving the soft, feminine look that Louis Vuitton took with their Spring/Summer line this year. All the pastels and off whites are getting me excited for summer!
I was in Zara the other day and noticed the entire store looked like it was inspired by the newest Louis Vuitton collection. I saw a ton of silks, florals and crocheted fabrics in beautiful pastels. Unfortunately you cannot purchase with Zara online, but step into your nearest location when you get a chance, it’s worth checking out! Below are a few of my favorites:
Dress $99.90
Blouse $59.90
Blouse $59.90
Skirt $79.90
Dress $99.90
Trousers $79.90
Dress $99.90
Shoes $89.90 (These shoes are almost an exact replica of the LV ones!)
Shoes $109.00
Shirt Collar $29.90
Hairband $15.90
Purse $79.90
Have you ever uttered the phrase “I’m too old for that!”? I personally have had that thought once or twice but quickly brushed it off. I can’t stand that phrase! So, I have one solid tried, tested and true tip that will make you hate that phrase. Want to know the secret to dressing age appropriate? Here it is… read carefully: If you love that piece of clothing, stand tall, put your shoulders back and rock it with confidence!! Simple as that!
One of the blogs I follow, Advanced Style, is really inspiring. It just gives me warm fuzzies all over! I hope to be this cool and still wear super fashion forward clothes when I get to the age of these lovely ladies:
Here is a visual look at some 2012 hottest menswear trends. Which are your personal favorites?
Exposed Socks
Saggy Pants
Colored Pants (especially RED)
Patches
Braided Belts
Cuffed Pants
Denim on Denim
Neck Scarves
Wrist Gear
Its Friday and I thought we’d take a peek at this weeks hottest fashion! Looking back at celebrity street style and red carpet fashion, which is your favorite ensemble of the week?
Tom Felton.
What a great edgy look for guys to try out! (**Tip: Don’t wear socks when your ankles are exposed!**)
Michelle Williams in Valentino.
She is positively glowing! Love this color on her.
January Jones in Jenny Packham.
Channeling a more 1960′s look, I am loving the ice blue on her and the pink streak in January’s hair!
Elizabeth Banks in Bill Blass and Jennifer Lawrence Ralph Lauren Collection.
The yellow is a fun bold choice for Elizabeth, and Jennifer is wearing the perfect dress to accentuate her small waist.
Liam and Chris Hemsworth.
Liam is classic with black and white, while Chris is a bit more casual with his suit. Chris has my personal favorite look of the week. Its versatile for all men. You can just modify it with jeans to make it a bit more casual, or dress it up with an unbuttoned white dress shirt.
Beyoncé with baby Blue.
Loving those sunglasses and flats Beyoncé is wearing! YES that’s Beyoncé in flats?!
Drew Barrymore with her finance.
Always a fan of Drew. Pretty sure I could make this outfit happen tomorrow, all I’d need to do is make a quick run to H & M for some teal pants!
All images provided by my favorite celebrity blogger: Just Jared
March 23rd brings us the release of the book turned movie The Hunger Games, and I thought I’d get you excited with some fashion looks from the film. This post is inspired by our favorite tribute Katniss Everdeen. Personally I am looking forward to seeing Jennifer Lawrence take on the roll, I think after seeing her in Winter’s Bone that we know she will do it justice. Are you as excited for the movie as I am?
Are you anticipating the return of Mad Men on March 25th as much as I am? Have you been going through Don Draper drama withdrawal? Do you miss the click-click-click of the typewriters or the clank of the ice cubes hitting the whiskey glass?
One of the things I miss most about Mad Men is the fashion. Don always is looking super dapper, but its the ladies fashion that always grabs my eye. Which female lead is your favorite? Do you love the sexy Joan, the classic Betty or the modest Peggy?
