Cannes Film Festival

 

In February you have the Oscars, then the Met Gala, and this week it is the Cannes Film Festival. I will never be invited to the film festival, but The South of France is definitely on my bucket list.

 

(image courtesy of  The Permanent Tourist)

 

The Cannes Film festival is an annual film festival that previews new films. It is the most prestigious and publicized film festival of them all. Cannes lasts 11 days and is invitation only. The film festival is held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, and typically in May.
The most prestigious award given is Palme d Or (Golden Palm) for best film. Seven other awards are given including Best Actor, Best Actress, and Grand Prize of the Festival.

A look back into the Archives of The Cannes Film Festival:

Sophia Loren, 1958

Jayne Mansfield, 1958

 

Before she was Princes of Monaco, Grace Kelly had a brief fling with French actor Jean- Pierre Armont.

Hermes named the famous Birkin Bag after Jane Birkin, pictured above with Serge Gainsbourgh.


 

 

 

This year Sienna Miller and Jake Gylenhaal are 2 of the 10  official jurors that will judge the film entries.

Above, Sienna Miller in a fitted dove grey, off the shoulder  Balenciaga dress, and below Jake Gylenhaal arrive on May 13th at the Jurors Photo Call.

 

 

 

 

Charlize Theron is in town for her new movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Above Charlize wears a Valentino leather dress with tassels. Below, Charlize, in a mega train Dior dress, and Sean Penn arrive at the Mad Max screening.  

 

 

Natalie Portman at the opening Ceremony in Dior.

 

Above, Naomi Watts in Ralph Lauren and below, Julianne Moore in Givenchy both at the Mad Max Premiere.

 

 

 

 

FASHION WITH A PURPOSE: OBAKKI

Have you heard of the fashion label Obakki? I had not either, until I bought the striped jumper at Emly Benham Atlanta.

Striped Playsuit with pockets:$365

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Givenchy,

Necklace: S Carter Designs

 

Obakki was started in 2005 by Treana Peake. Peake started the  Obakki Foundation and it is a registered charity that focuses on providing clean water, drilling wells, and education in Africa. Proceeds from Obakki Foundation come from the Obakki clothing line.

The water in the picture above is typical drinking water of villagers in South Sudan.

Peake wanted to design a timeless fashion line while benefiting  people in this part of the world.

Obakki has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Hudson. The label has also been featured in Vogue UK and Elle. The pieces are classic and make the customer part of a real story. It is fashion that makes a difference in the real world.

Some timeless pieces from the Spring/ Summer 15 line:

 

 Sleeveless Side Gathered Dress $345, available in midnight, ash or ecru.

***The perfect LBD for a cocktail party.***

Sleeveless Crossbody Fringe Dress $580, available in black, sand, or white.

 

 

Jessica Alba in the Obakki Foundation Signature Scarf $29, available in 6 colors, the scarf is a top seller.

Jumpsuit with Crossbody Front $335, available in black or sand

 

Obakki is available at www.obakki.com

Emly Benham Atlanta: 678-213-2595

Emly Benham Jacksonville Beach; 904-246-1401

www.emlybenhamboutique.com

PARISIAN FLAIRE

I discovered Carven a few years ago. I recently took those first few pieces I bought to the resale store. Even after the years and many wears, it was hard to say goodbye. I only hope someone gets as much enjoyment and as many wears from them as I did!

Carven started in Paris in 1945, with the aim of creating assessable luxury. Today, Carven is headed by Givenchy alum, Alexis Martial and Adrian Caillaudaud. I found a fabulous selection of Carven on, www.farfetch.com see below.
Other places to buy Carven online and in stores are, Barneys, Shopbop, Net a Porter, and Saks.

 To make up for those pieces I am selling, I recently bought this dress at Jeffery Atlanta New York. I like the mid- length.

 

Take a look at a few of favorites from Carven's Spring Summer 15 collection:

 

How great would the tee look with some white jeans and yellow strappy stilettos?

Noir Crepe Mousse Polo Dress

(Photo courtesy of Main Look)

 

Ecru Crepe Modern Dress

(Photo courtesy of Main Look)

 

A great selection of Carven is on www.farfetch.com

 

 

Carven at Farfetch, Snakeskin Print Cami: $346.00

Farfetch Snakeskin Print Paneled Dress $583.00

Farfetch Layered Shirt Dress $450.00

 

*** I am thinking after this post, I do not need to do the post I was thinking  about of how snake print is big for Spring /Summer 15!***