Cannes Film Festival, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious film festivals, kicked off last month. The hottest fashion and films come together in this festival, but I would like to choose some Chanel gowns I like best from those fabulous fashionable items.

Michelle Williams wore a dress made from pink pale satin from Chanel Spring and Summer 2010 Haute Couture Collection for the Cannes Film Festival premiere of their movie, “Blue Valentine”. The color of the dress looks pretty and matches her well.

Vanessa Paradis wore a multi colored shimmering halter dress from Chanel Resort 2010 Collection to attend a party which was held in Vanessa’s honour by Chanel and Madame Figaro during Cannes Film Festival. This dress looks elegant and feminine with its delicate craftsmanship and exquisite draping design.

Kate Beckinsale wore a Chanel Fall 2009 Black Jumpsuit with Ferragamo heels for Chanel-Madame Figaro Party. This jumpsuit fits her well as well as suits her girlie style. Her hair pulled back loosely and naturally adds some femininity and charm to her ensemble.

Kirsten Dunst wore a black Chanel Fall 2009 Couture at the 2010 amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Gala this evening. The most distinctive design of this dress is the black crystals embellished in a sheer split and cuff. She looks fantastic and elegant in this black dress.

When I saw this Chanel Cassette Clutch, I was not surprised at it, for Chanel has released so many creative and unique handbags with Karl Lagerfeld as head designer and some creative director of the famous fashion house. Take Chanel Karl Lagerfeld’s Bag for example, Karl Lagerfeld put his headshot print on the handbags and the handles of this bag are the finishing touch with Karl’s ski goggles or sunglasses placed on.

And this Chanel Cassette Clutch is the only one with the iconic Chanel monogram and shaped like a cassette tape. Actually this bag was designed a few years ago, but it is good way to remember the cassette tape. With Chanel logo hanging on the strap and distinctive design, it looks fantastic and may be a great choice for your handbag collections. As the Chanel girl snags this bag which decorated with fur charms, it looks more luxurious and feminine.

We had better not put some secret things or valuables in the clutch because of its transparent design. Personally I do not think this bag is suitable as a daily handbag, but it is worthy of getting one as collection before it is gone.

From The Hills and The City, Whitney Port is a fan of Chanel and owns a lot of fantastic Chanel handbags. I dream that there will come a day when I can go shopping like her with my own Chanel bag. Well, Let us enjoy one of her gorgeous bags.

She was spotted shopping in Beverly Hills by carrying a Classic Chanel Flap. She looks really casual and relaxed when she wear a monochrome striped sweater with a contrasting scarf and denims with her striped flats. But the Chanel bag adds some elegance to its ensemble. She was also spotted carrying this flap bag in New York. At that time she was wearing a ragged jean and an adorable sweater which match this bag well.

This is definitely a wonderful handbag which has a flap with double C logo plaque on the front and its creamy shade makes it look more feminine and delicate. With two chain handbags it is easy to handle in the hands or over the shoulder. Chanel handbags are well-known for its simplicity and may not attract your attention at first sight but may last for a long time and is not easy to go out of trend.

As an American actress, Kate Hundson is such a big fan of Chanel and has some great classic handbags or even dresses.

I remember when she attend Tom Ford’s boutique opening soiree long time ago, she was wearing a Chanel Bow Mini Dress and looks really pretty and fantastic. Last December, she was also wearing a beaded Chanel Mini Dress with a lengthy train attending the New York premiere of Rob Marshall’s hotly anticipated movie musical Nine and matched with a black-and-white diamond micro-pave ring from Chopard.

Not long ago, she was shot wearing large sunglasses almost covering her face and holding a Chanel Black Quilted Leather Handbag which features double C logo on the front and it is obliviously a functional handbag. She looks great and casual.

Recently she got a Chanel Grey Quilted Bag which belongs to the Spring 2010 Collection. It is actually a stylish bag with delicate craftsmanship and high-quality materials. I have admired this one for a long time, it is also functional with large size and is obviously to hold necessary daily stuffs, such magazines, A4 documents or even a small Apple MacBook. If you really need a great bag as daily use and can afford it, this Chanel bag is a good choice.

After seeing Georgia May Jagger , daughter of Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall, appeared in the Chanel Cruise 2011 Show I mentioned before, it may also be another surprise to us that Karl Lagerfeld choose Georgia May Jagger, to front the accompanying photos for the collection. And these were shot in a studio in the background of greenery and mountains, instead of the real backgrounds.

I admit that Georgia is a pretty girl, but she looks like a little girl in the pictures above. I think the kind of women who can afford Chanel are much older than the young ones to promote their collection.

At that Chanel Cruise 2011 Show , she was the centerpiece, outshining even the Victoria’s Secret model Karolina Kurkova. First she was attractive in a sheer cover-up and one-piece swimsuit teamed with thigh-high cream leather boots with signature flower embellishments. Then she rode on the back of a motorbike when wearing a high-neck Seventies-style fringe dress with another pair of thigh-high boots. At last she appeared gold bikini top and classic frayed tweed jacket with high-waisted brown bell-bottoms. Maybe her appearance is just as rebellious as her father once was, but she was pleased with herself as the pictures shows.

Today I found a kind of Chanel pink bag which the first time I saw, I fall in love with it. Unlike the other Chanel handbags, this tote bag features bright romantic color which is quite suitable for the spring time.

It is craft out of patent leather with diamond shape which looks elegant and modern, and has a Chanel CC logo on its zipper. Though it looks simple, the materials and construction are of the highest quality. It also has matching flap purse which features the same materials and color, and there is also an interlocking CC logo on its front. The combination of pink color and the golden hardware make it look luxurious and distinctive. With double long gold and leather straps and leather in the middle, it is easy and comfortable to hold over the shoulder. It is also functional as it seems to be enough to hold all the daily accessory with main bag and matching purse.

I think it may go well with any outfits in my wardrobe and could be carried to any occasions. This pink Chanel medium tote bag will make you stand out from the crowd as it looks cute and fantastic.

Last year, Chanel invited Lily Allen to model its Fall and Winter 2009 Collection, but this year, they choose Vanessa Paradis, French singer, model and actress as the new face to attend Chanel’s new Chanel Cocoon handbags in the Spring 2010 campaign. Actually Vanessa Paradis was not strange to the Chanel, and in 2004 Karl Lagerfeld appointed her as the ambassadress of the “Ligne Cambon” handbags.

This new campaign was shot by Karl Lagerfeld who was glad to collaborate with Vanessa Paradis and praised her that she is wonderful and looks natural and be harmony all round her before the studio. This campaign has signature padded style we like and takes the inspiration from the gentle feel of a blanket in soft calfskin with the diamond-shaped quilting.

The Chanel Cocoon handbags in this campaign include wallets, toiletries cases, wheeled bags, backpacks and totes in a variety of sizes and colors (black, cobalt blue, charcoal grey, light grey, silver, chocolate and ivory). They are reversible and features nylo, lambskin or washed and textured calfskin, and matt-finish alligator skin, All of which look elegant and luxurious and give a comfortable and soft touch.

Again Chanel had its rich fashion moment recently. Set on the French Riviera in Saint Tropez, Chanel Cruise 2011 Show reflected the 70s’ throwback party atmosphere which resembles Karl Lagerfeld’s 17-minute short film “Remember Now“.

As the sun went down, the girls arrived by the speed boats and were ready to start their show. People hanged from balconies and windows above or sat on the red director’s chairs to enjoy this fantastic time in the newly made catwalk. Just as what Karl Lagerfeld said, it is a natural place, not a bling-bling place. The lightness of the 60’s inspired pieces may bring you back to a time of freedom.

Natasha Poly in a pastel print dress was the first one to begin this show. And then there were so many girls appeared in this show. As we had suspected, plus-size model Crystal Renn attended, and Karl Lagerfeld gave her three outfits, the first in a fuchsia cardigan with a bleached denim mini-skirt and thigh-high black boots, the second in a black-and-white one-sleeve one-piece and the final one in a sandy ruffled blouse with ankle-length loose trousers. All of them were suitable for her and matched well.

I think the high tide of this show is Lagerfeld’s bodyguard Sebastien Jondeau pulling up on a motorcycle with Georgia May Jagger on the back. At last, Lagerfeld appeared in a purple jacket.

The Costume Institute Gala Benefit was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art last week and I would like to put it above the Oscars, for I think it is one of the most lavish and exciting events and ladies are trying to show their fashion than any other award shows. Here I would like to choose two of them to say, the best and the worst.

I like the ensemble of American Vogue editirix and super scary fashion person Anna Wintour. She has been personally dressed by Karl Lagerfeld for every year. And this time she was wearing a light silver ruched Chanel gown which I think is a great choice for her and a structured metallic overcoat which adds a Victorian aura to her whole outfits. I should also mention the chunky mixed metal necklace and she looks great in them.

Kristen Stewart is on my worst, for she was wearing a black taffeta and tulle embroidered Chanel gown which belongs to Chanel Spring 2008 Couture Dress. Though this gown belongs to Chanel, personally I do not like it, especially the pointy neckline. She matched it with Sergio Rossi heels and a Chanel clutch.

Chanel has become an iconic brand and the desire for many women for more than half a century. Like Louis Vuitton and Gucci have released some designs which combined the storied pasts with the modern elements, Chanel also tried to achieve these.

From this Saturday the 8th to Sunday the 16th, Chanel will announce its 57th Street flapship store and hold an exhibition “The Secrets of the Chanel Handbag“. I think it is a great opportunity to get to know more details about Chanel, if you are in New York City, drop and have a look.

As we all known that Mademoiselle Chanel first introduced her timeless shoulder bag in 1929, and then she did not continue his idea until the bag, commonly known as the 2.55, are created in Feb,1955. In this exhibition, Chanel fashion house will demonstrate the construction and history of the iconic purses to shoppers as well as Chanel owners. It will explain how your dreamy bags are built and how they’ve changed over the past half a century as well as some present Karl Lagerfeld’s designs. This is not an ordinary history lesson, for you will definitely appreciate the price tag way more after your visit.