It's That Time Of Year: Cannes 2016

I can't believe it is already May..... Summer is just around the corner and I could not be more excited!

Anyway, May brings with it one of my favourite parts of this time of the year: Cannes! The glamour! The style! The celebrities! All set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera. 

In honour of the event, I thought I would take a moment to appreciate some of the most beautiful outfits the event.  

As there have been so many beautiful outfits (sorry I can't stop fangirling) I have picked 5 celebrities who I think have looked amazing so far.

1) Blake Lively: some of her outfits have left me, quite frankly, speechless (in the very best way). She looks so happy, glowing and effortlessly elegant. Without a doubt, she has been, in my mind, the best dressed so far. The beautiful red jumpsuit from Juan Carlos Obando, the Cinderella-esque ballgown from Vivienne Westwood Couture and that dazzling one shouldered Atelier Versace dress. There is no disputing that Blake Lively is the Queen of the Cannes red carpet. A simple Google search of her past Cannes outfits proves that! 

2) Jessica Chastain: effortlessly beautiful. The yellow Armani Privé strapless number was just a dream on her, the colour perfect. My favourite, however, was the wonderful glittering Alexander McQueen dress, which was giving off all kinds of 1920's Gatsby-esque vibes. The intricate beading, the dazzling addition of the necklace. It was perfectly put together and one of my favourite dresses of Cannes. 

3) Kirsten Dunst: she has wowed with her outfit choices the last couple of weeks and worn some incredibly stunning dresses, which also exude individuality. In fact, I am glad I waited till the end of the event to write this, as her dress to the closing ceremony, a Valentino Couture, was amazzzzzzzing! She also proved her style credentials throughout the event with the beautiful flowered Gucci dress and the pleated Christian Dior dress, with both colours complimenting her skin tone perfectly! The dream. 

4) Kendall Jenner: Two of Kendall's outfit really stood out for me. The first of which was that wonderful white Emilia Wickstead jumpsuit, accessorised perfectly with those white-rimmed cat eyes ( I NEED ) sunglasses. The second was that fabulous Elie Saab gown - wow! Again, showcasing more 1920's vibes, there is not much, in my opinion that is wrong with this dress. The feathers, the flowers and the style - just yes! 

5) Cheryl: Like Blake, a google of Cheryl's past outfits highlight just why I've included her here. Her past outfits are, as Perez Hilton stated last year "throne-worthy." This year was no different. Her Naeem Khan couture gown was nothing short of stunning. It was vibrant, sleek and sophisticated, a winning combination! This theme continued with the sparkly sequinned Zuhair Murad jumpsuit, complete with a plunging neckline and bold colourway and seriously raised the style stakes at Cannes! 

So there you have it! A round up of my top 5 best dresses (in my opinion) celebrities at Cannes! What about you? Who do you think was best dressed? 

Summer's Essential Items

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog! 

For my first post (woo!) I thought I would write a post about essential key pieces for summer. However, in order to add my own Lorna twist to it, I thought I’d move away from the usual “classic white tee” and “denim shorts.” I’m not saying that these items aren't fabulous, they are, and I relish the moment of finding a new perfect pair of Levi’s. But I think it’s important to give some love to other classic summer items! 

Here we go…..!

White Blazer: so clean, crisp and fresh. A plain white blazer is the perfect item for a chic day look or cooler summer evenings. I bought mine from Mango a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I bring it out without fail year after year to smarten up an outfit.

Heeled Sandals: the more vivid the colour, the better! They can take you seamlessly from day to night and always, always look glamorous! A sandal in a bold colour can add a pop to a simple outfit, as an element of surprise in an outfit is always fun - business up top and a party on your feet! I bought mine from ASOS (they look great with a tan) a couple of years ago, and like the blazer, they come out without fail every year. I cannot get enough of them! 

Statement Maxi Dress: patterned, block coloured, delicate straps, boho, nautical, dressed up with a belt or just by itself, the statement maxi can be carried with ease year after year. Taken from day to night, from the beach and the races, a statement maxi is an eternal summer essential. Easy, breezy and beautiful (and wonderfully chic).

Palazzo Pants: This is a key item for Spring/Summer 2016. However, given their popularity a couple of years ago, I believe that they are one of those items that will re-appear every few years. I prefer a plain black style, as I can carry them from day to night and from season to season. Paired with a plain black crop and chunky heels, this look is so on point. 

Neck Scarf: I’m not sure why, but every time I see one of these I instantly think of the French Riviera. The reason this is a key item for summer is it’s versatility: it can be worn around the neck as a scarf (or in keeping with the season as a bandana - very on trend), as a hair band or even as an addition to a hat (my personal favourite is to pair it with a straw boater!). No matter what, they add an element of chic to an outfit (perhaps as it invokes feelings of the French Riviera) and is a beautiful addition to an outfit. My own is a ‘hand me down” from my lovely mummy and is a beautiful Hermes scarf. As you can imagine, it was a very happy day when I was given this! 

What about you? What are your year on year key summer pieces?