Gracious gowns at Cannes

A dress to die for, accessories that stand apart and a hair-do that's simply perfect, the red carpet is all about making the flashbulbs go crazy. Here's a look at some glamour queens who made heads turn at the 61st Cannes Film Festival... Elegance matters: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan graces the 61st Cannes Film Festival in a black elegant gown. (AFP Photo/Fred Dufour)

Cool in blue: US actress Eva Longoria Parker in a blue flowing gown attends the screening of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles' film 'Blindness' at the 61st Cannes Film Festival in France on May 14, 2008. (AFP Photo/Fred Dufour)

Its all about confidence: Australian actress Cate Blanchett looks dazzling at the 61st Cannes Film Festival in France on May 14, 2008.

Dress distress: Be carefull while flaunting your gown this may be hazardous....actress Elsa Zylberstein fell prey to wardrobe malfunction at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes. (AFP Photo/Fred Dufour)

Standing subtle: US actress Faye Dunaway strikes a pose as she arrives in a light coloured attire that complimented her vivacious figure at the 61st Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)

Style is the word: For Tunisian actress Afef Jnifen style seems to be the part of her personality and this reflects in the pretty off-shoulder gown that she is wearing at the 61st Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. (AFP Photo/Anne-Christine Poujoulat)

Purple passion: Smart outfits makes a person look good but Israeli model Bar Refaeli makes an outfit look good with her charm and personna as she presents the Alberta Ferretti/Chopard dress 'Desiderio' to be auctionned at the AMFAR upon arriving to attend the opening ceremony and the screening of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles' film 'Blindness' at the 61st edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes. (AFP Photo/Francois Guillot)

White tales: Jury member Jeanne Balibar looks pretty as she arrives at the opening ceremony of the 61st Cannes Film Festival. (Reuters/Vincent Kessler)