Coachella 2012 Style: Last Day Winners and Losers

It was the last day of Coachella 2012 and the big guns came out. And by 'big guns' I mean Florence and the Machine. Florence Welch wore a Vilshenko dress during the day and then transformed into a perfect stage creature for the occasion.

The most perfect couple in the world, blah, blah, blah, also looked amazing as they always do. This time Pacey - yes, I mean Joshua Jackson - and Diane Kruger wore matching stripes. Hers are from Stella McCartney and the boots are Isabel Marant. His are from Lacoste. Could it be any cooler? That's rhetorical. No, it can't.

Emma Roberts was beyond adorable in those tiny little floral shorts. And I really liked Emma Watson's folksy embroidery and those awesome boots. My cup of tea.

And then the usual suspects really let themselves down. Clearly they did not save the best for last, is all I am saying. Seriously?

And that Rihanna...she has a lot to answer for, in my opinion. That's all. As you were. Nothing more to see here from Coachella.

Coachella 2012 Style: What Not To Wear

Oh dear. Every year the usual suspects get it wrong. For some reason they go from their normal, every day clothes, into the age of Aquarius. Overnight. Like Coachella is a giant hippie costume party. The amount of Native American headdresses that were spotted was an embarrassment. And that Vanessa Hudgens always has to take it too far. No one goes full Native American. Everyone knows that. Duh.

And if it wasn't feathers on the head, it was flower garlands. Yes I am looking at you, Katy Perry. And your see-through dress. As you do. Especially after the night before when you went full-goth. And not in a good way. (I used to be a Goth. I can say that. And I love brothel creepers. And still. No.)

Paris Hilton took it even further. After flashing her yellow knickers the first day, she auditioned for a part in the musical Hair the next. I have no words for this look. If you can call it that. Seriously.

And then there was Fergie. Poor, dear Fergie. With her extremely hot husband Josh Duhamel, she looks like she is home on the range. Where the deer and the buffalo play. Why? Really, why? Stop it.

Coachella 2012 Style: Best Dressed

Coachella 2012 belonged to Kate Bosworth. There were several regulars missing from the event this year, but Kate always puts in a good showing and the floor was open for her this year. Great combinations that were simple and interesting and textured and quirkily proportioned. And you see that mini Mulberry chain bag over her shoulder? Well, if there was any must-have accessory at Coachella this year, that was it. Look out for it in other pictures.

It goes without saying that Diane Kruger looked awesome - but only appeared to be there for the one day this year so we don't have variety from her. Emma Watson looked all kinds of awesome at the Mulberry event in that hat and mini bag. And Zanna Roberts from US Marie Claire wore the perfect mini trench with her cut-off denims.

Finally, when the sun did come out, it was worth it. For once I liked the simple, white shirtdress that Lea Michelle wore. And Lauren Conrad was particularly cute in that striped skirt, hat and flats. Nicely played ladies.

Coachella 2012 Style: Couples

Coachella 2012 was a veritable fiesta of loved up celebrity couples. Most of whom managed to look pretty tight and style-tastic. I have to start with Pacey Witter, my great love. It appears as if Joshua Jackson is still with that Diane Kruger. Sigh. Every year at Coachella, they parade around all loved up, looking awesome and hip and beautiful. Every year. Dammit. Best couple, hands down.

They usually hang with another rather beautiful couple, The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev. I have to say, she has this look nailed. All colour and simplicity which results in unexpected but appropriate, chicness in the midst of the hippies. Belted, accessorised with classic sunglasses and a hot man, and she is easily the prettiest girl at the event.

It goes without saying that Kate Bosworth and her new-ish man, Michael Polish were the ones to watch. No less than four solid outfits, not least of which this cool combo of embroidered, vintage cardigan with the ubiquitous cut-off denims and boots.

And then there was the charmers, young Emma Roberts and her on-again boyfriend from Glee, Chord Overstreet. Not quite the finesse of the other couples, but getting there. Good effort, and certainly the cutest of the bunch. They give good individual hat too. Nice. Not Pacey, but nice.

Coachella 2012 Style: Rain Weather Gear

It was totally unexpected. After years of style watch at Coachella, I have never seen a rainy day. It looked more like Glastonbury on Friday. So of course all I want to know is how the music festival goers adapted to this turn of events. Very well it seems. I imagine the first call was put into their stylists to supply Hunters Wellington boots. A style staple for music festivals, of course. Then they piled on a few coats and scarves and off they went.

The parka, the furry gillet, the leopard print - all good style staples hanging on from the winter season, were all present. Good to see. Great investment pieces then.

Of course it comes as no surprise that Kate Bosworth was the absolute style queen of Coachella 2012 (in the absence of Alexa Chung) so there will be plenty more on her style to come. Lauren Conrad did a solid job but didn't provide many photo opportunities it seems, and Emma Watson has had plenty of practice at this kind of style, having been a regular visitor to Glastonbury over the past few years, so she did nicely. Keep coming back today, I have plenty of style dos and don'ts from Coachella 2012 for your edification.

COLOUR: Pops and Pleather

In the midst of a day celebrating colour, it is worth pointing out that pink is not the only colour option that is a must-have for next summer. There is no doubt, as we have already established, that yellow is right up there on the essentials list - neon, lime, canary, mustard - and shade of yellow as long as it is, well, yellow. In addition to pink and yellow, there is another fail safe hue to introduce, and that is turquoise. A bold pop of turquoise can lift the most mundane outfit - see Victoria Justice there with her cute cardi - but it can also say 'fashion-forward' with the best of them - see Jaime King's Prabal Gurung shorts outfit. Colour is critical even if you are afraid of it. Look what the amazing Solange Knowles did with that dress of hers. And Christina Applegate did by just popping on a blazer. Perfect. Just remember to wear it with confidence. And a strong lip colour, maybe.

If you need any more prompting to turn to colour, well let's just leave the whole subject with the lady of the glow, Jennifer Lopez. The lady master of all things colour. Have a lovely weekend. Over.

COLOUR: Elie Saab Dinner

Last weekend there was a dinner hosted by my favourite red carpet designer, Elie Saab. At this dinner some of his favourite famous faces turned up in garments that they chose from his latest collection. But because it was a dinner, they were not red carpet dresses, which was something of a disappointment for me. I know it is silly. But these outfits are lovely and we really should take a look at the best of them.

There is no doubt that the divine Ms Emily Blunt was the style standout in the canary yellow retro dress. This is such an important silhouette for next season - and such an important colour. Also looking lovely was the new lady on our style watch, Analeigh Tipton. She chose a red pant suit, and paired it with a black lace top. I love the leg-lengthening trouser. Stunning. Not sure that top works, however. But she is so lovely I am going to forgive this slight miss. And then there was the wee Dakota Fanning. So young and yet such a fashion devotee. Nice choice for her. Simple. Fiercely on trend with that peplum detail, the length and the lace. No inappropriateness. That's always the key with the kids. So well played all round, right? Who do you think wore Elie Saab ready-to-wear best?