I’m absolutely in love with Kate’s Marchesa gown. This is my second choice after Alexander Mcqueens magnificent creation worn by another wonderful Kate, the Aussie Kate Blanchett.

The Cannes Film Festival has barely started, but Eva Longoria has already provided fashion followers with plenty to talk about. From floor-length beaded evening gowns to short funky minidresses, no trend is too extreme.

Former Miss World Aishwarya Rai showed off her curves in an Armani Prive strapless number, as Daily Mail reports… and I loooove this number, may I add :).

Dame Helen Mirren in a sleek black Elie Saab dress (left), while Natalie Imbruglia wore Alberta Ferretti.

Aishwarya Rai looked stunning in a lilac Elie Saab dress (left), while Mexican actress Salma Hayek sizzled in a burgundy Gucci Premiere gown.

Robin Hood’s leading lady Cate Blanchett wore a black, silver and white Alexander McQueen dress while Kate Beckinsale opted for a lilac asymmetrical Marchesa design.

The Cannes Film Festival (French: le Festival de Cannes; Occitan: Festenal de Canas), founded in 1946, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious film festivals. The private festival is held annually (usually in May) at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, in the resort town of Cannes, in the south of France.

The 63rd edition takes place from 12 May to 23 May 2010. The President of the Jury is to be American film director Tim Burton