The Palm Springs International Film Festival kicked off last Thursday.

So far, some of my favorite styles to come out of the festival include those of Carey Mulligan (who looked ravishingly retro in an eggplant Prada tea dress with allover quilt-like detailing) and Natalie Portman (who ditched the status quo in a partially sheer, cream and navy Vionnet shift dress with gold sequin detailing along the collar).

Joining them were Amy Adams (in an asymmetrical, blue sheath that managed to completely flatten her chest), Helen Mirren (in a lavender, silk gown with allover floral detailing and black cardigan) and Rashida Jones (in a printed blouse and full skirt duo paired with zigzag, ankle-cuff platforms).

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