Statement Earrings At Cannes: Cara Delevingne & Cheryl Cole Lead The Way....

              

Remember rummaging through your Mum's jewellery box, digging out clusters of crystal and sparkle, and discovering the ultimate treasure.... BIG bold glamourous earrings? With a splodge of red lipstick and holding up an enormous and elaborate twist of black and green crystal to my ear, I was practically a dynasty extra and Vogue cover star rolled in to one (in my mind). By the time I was old enough to actually wear a pierced earring, the jewellery trend for 'dynasty earrings' had passed in favour of street, then subtle styles and unfairly assigned to a box labeled 'Pat Butcher'. So thank god for Cannes! The Cannes red carpet is always a showcase of standout glamour of which jewellery is a big part, but this year's earrings were ballsier than ever. Cara Delevingne and Cheryl Cole led the way with dazzling De Grisogono designs, with Cheryl's statement earrings setting off her Monique Lhuillier gown and up-do perfectly and Cara D making classic design cool by teaming Art Deco fans with a metallic Chanel dress and hot red lips.  

The gorgeous Rosie Huntington Whitely also wore De Grisogono, who's founder Fawaz Gruosi threw a star-studded party at the 2014 Film Festival, but they weren't the only Swiss jewellers to attend,  diamond legends Chopard were responsible for Alessandra Ambrosio's beautiful pear-cut earrings and Cate Blanchetts diamond prawns! Others going for glitz over gold were Izabel Goulart, Biana Balti and Lea Seydoux who's pairing of an emerald green Prada dress and matching earrings oozed with elegance. Want to get involved with earring sophistication? Check out a few high-street examples below, while I dust off those vintage earrings.

Macy's $150, Harvey Nichols £225, Net-A-Porter £365, H&M £7.99, vintagestyler.co.uk £24

Modern Day Princesses At The Met Ball, Katie Holmes, Bee Shaffer And More...

So after updating the Disney Princesses style by replacing their vintage dresses with Spring Summer 2014 catwalk get-up, it seems the fashion A-listers of the Met Ball 2014 have done the exact opposite and swapped their modern designer favourites for Disney Princess inspired frocks. This is all down to the celebration of couture king Charles James. Vogue Editor Anna Wintour set the theme around the fellow-Brit designer for this year's Costume Institute Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York, where the cream of the fashion crop turn out each year to pose and parade on the famous red carpet steps.

First up is Bee Shaffer, who arrived at the ball in an Alexander McQueen pale blue satin Cinderella-esque gown with a spray of white netting underneath. Next up, Taylor Swift in a princessy pink Oscar De La Renta dress complete with a huge sculptured bow that would make Aurora proud and Karen Elson played the part of fellow red-headed beauty Ariel in a fairytale Zac Posen pink satin gown fit for a fairytale. Then there was Katie Holmes, the usually understated actress went the full Disney hog and looked like Belle reincarnated in a yellow off-shoulder Marchesa frock. 

 

But they weren't the the only stars to channel Disney Land, models of the moment Jourdan Dunn and Toni Garn looked princess perfect in pastel satin Topshop gowns, Liu Wen looked stunning in an emerald Zac Posen gown and equally dramatic was Karolina Kurkova wearing Marchesa, Hayden Panettiere, Suki Waterhouse, Amy Adams, Arizona Muse, the list goes on, even the usually edgy Alexa Chung went all lady-like glamour in a blue satin number which she promptly posted to her instagram account along with a message thanking Peter Copping for her NINA RICCI dress and for "making my princessy dreams come true".

 

Of course, not all celebrities went for princess glamour, Kristen Stewart, Victoria Beckham and Kirsten Dunst were amongst those who took a far more current approach to the Met Gala theme, and while there's no denying Rihanna and Cara Delevingne looked hot in their Stella McCartney two-pieces, for me it was those who went for authentic Charles James style who got it right. Harvey Weinstein seems to agree. The Mirimax Films Co-Founder announced his plans to revive Charles James' collection with his wife, Marchesa co-founder Georgina Chapman. In a statement put out today, Weinstein said he had "agreed to license, with an option to buy, luxury fashion brand Charles James from the iconic designer's estate" also adding that "this label deserves to be a household name in the same ranks as Chanel, Dior and Oscar De La Renta". A fairytale fashion event with a very happy ending!

 

HARVEY NICHOLS: GETTING DOWN WITH LANVIN DISCO LUXE

Hot on the glittered heels of the 'Seventies Cool' trend, Harvey Nichols are selling some of Lanvin's most dazzling pieces, as seen on the runway of Lanvin's electric Spring Summer 2014 show. The collection was an explosion of shine and colour reminiscent of the disco era, but re-mixed with modern tailoring for a seriously chic edge. If there's one piece that sums up the disoc luxe look, gives a wardrobe a SS14 uplift and literally brightens up any outfit, it's The Lanvin Pink Lame Jacket . 

Either worn with jeans , tee and heels fabulous street style or mixed with complementary metallics, it makes for a shimmering and sophisticated look. If you just want to have a bit of fun with this trend, go for the Lanvin Bronze Silk Blend 'DREAM' T-Shirt. This stand-out piece looks fabulous tucked into skirts or if you're feeling brave with denim shorts and heels, for that Boogie Nights feeling. 

Other key Lanvin pieces in store and online at Harvey Nichols are the Metallic Green Brocade Jacket and Bronze Silk Blend Skirt, but be quick they're selling gout quicker than you can say Saturday Night Fever.