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Win a Ride With Harrison Ford in His Private Plane & More in Bid to Save the Earth Auction - Part I

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A host of international celebrities, creative icons, industry leaders and conservationists are joining together with famed auction house Christie's to support the 2011 Green Auction -- a momentous live event and companion online auction raising funds and awareness for the preservation and sustainability of the planet.

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Cruise Like P. Diddy in the 'RM Elegant' Superyacht

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Cruise Like P. Diddy in the 'RM Elegant' Superyacht

Before he coughed up for the new iPad-controlled Solemates superyacht, Sean "Diddy" Combs cruised around in style on the RM Elegant (above) a striking 236-ft. craft with fluid lines built by Greece's Lamda Shipyard in 2005. Diddy isn't the only celeb to have partied aboard the aptly-named yacht, which offers luxe accommodation for up to 30 guests in 15 cabins along with 30 crew; her vast deck space includes a 12-person Jacuzzzi surrounded by an huge sunbathing and entertaining area, which played host to producer Jerry Weintraub's party for Ocean's 13 at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 where the likes of George Clooney, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt made the scene onboard.

Now the yacht has been listed for sale with Edmiston at an undisclosed eight-figure price. Elegant's sun deck is accessed by a lift from all the guest decks and provides a double-sided bar as well as shower rooms. The yacht's gracious saloons offer quiet unassuming elegance with a grand piano in the main entrance and home entertainment facilities in the second reception room. The Master Suite occupies the full width of the Bridge Deck with a large private saloon and spa bath. Other onboard amenities include a business center, home theatre, fully equipped gymnasium, beauty salon, sauna and massage room. The twin 2,260 hp CATs are good for a cruising speed of 15 knots and a maximum speed of 18 knots.

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Gallery: RM Elegant

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Ridiculously Luxurious Portable Toilets

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"Sexy" and "Portable Toilet" don't normally exist in the same sentence, or even the same article. It is for this reason that I cannot resist telling you about the amazing porta johns I encountered at the Cannes Film Festival. They were, by a landslide, the sexiest, most luxurious I've ever encountered.

Located behind the Palais de Festivals at the back of a VIP lounge area, the loos looked, at first glance, like some kind of unobtrusive staff utility trailer; perhaps a kitchen or a storage room. I had followed the signs to find the restrooms and was concerned I'd passed them accidentally -- until I noticed the stylized, but clear man and woman symbols on the two outer doors.

Intrigued, I ventured inside to find clean, well-ventilated facilities adorned with wooden seats, an ornate mirror, L'Occitane handsoap, a fancy hand dryer and even artwork on the walls. Imagine! After a mildly uncomfortable conversation in broken French and broken English with the management, I was able to glean the name of the company who provided the uniquely sophisticated stalls: Axe Environment.

Check out more photos below for proof that with the right savvy, anything -- anything at all -- can be made elegant and comfortable:

Gallery: Ridiculously Luxurious Portable Toilets

My trip to Cannes was sponsored by Stella Artois, but the ideas and opinions expressed in the article are 100 percent my own.

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Jennifer Lopez Rents Designer's Yacht For Cannes

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony aren't just yacht hopping in Cannes, they've also rented a yacht of their own as a home base. The Daily Mail reports that Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony have been hobnobbing with two of Britain's richest men, Lakshmi Mittal and Sir Philip Green. They spent time on Sir Philip Green's Lionchase after visiting Lakshmi Mittal's Amevi superyacht. But after bouncing around the Mediterranean the pair retire to Roberto Cavalli's yacht, which they have rented for their stay in the Mediterranean. Cavalli has quite a side business in yacht rental. He has owned the 133-foot yacht for six years and has rented it out to a variety of celebrity friends including Victoria and David Beckham and Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon who stayed on it during last year's Cannes film festival.

It's hard to miss Cavalli's yacht. Iin a world of blandly white yachts, the psychedelic hull of the Baglietto yacht really stands out. The unique paintwork matches Cavalli's car and helicopter and appears to be different colors in different light. It has been the home of many lavish parties, has an on-deck Jacuzzi and sleeps eight. The yacht, which bears his name, cost around $40 million to create but perhaps earns its keep (and upkeep) by serving as an advertisement for the flashy Roberto Cavalli brand.

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Bid to Attend The Vanity Fair Party in Cannes

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Charitybuzz auctions all kinds of goods, none of them are the random thingamabobs you're used to bidding for on eBay: one of Lady Gaga's autographed pianos, seven days in a spa in the Maldives, or tennis lessons from John McEnroe, for instance. That's the "buzz" part; the charity comes in the fact that portions of every auction go to help... well, a given charity.

One of the auctions nearing its end is for tickets to two parties during the Cannes Film Festival: the Vanity Fair soiree hosted by magazine editor Graydon Carter and Gucci's Frida Giannini to honor Martin Scorsese, and The Weinstein Company party to fete the festival entrant Blue Valentine. At the time of writing the bidding was up to just $3,750. If you're going to be in Cannes anyway and you're free those nights, you'll be hard pressed to find a better use for a few grand. The auction benefits the Center for the Advancement of Women, but hurry – the auction ends tomorrow.

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Brad Pitt's Belstaff Jacket from Inglourious Basterds

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Back in February we reported that British outerwear company Belstaff was offering a collection of leather jackets worn by Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Now they're offering a jacket sported by the actor in his latest flick, Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds, which just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Belstaff created the "S-ICON" jacket (above) for Pitt's Nazi-fighting character Lieutenant Aldo Raine.

Made from Belstaff's signature waxed cotton known for its protection from the elements, it's finished with a sheepskin shawl collar and leather detailing. It's now available at belstaff.com for $1,720. Belstaff, founded in 1924, was a favorite of Steve McQueen, and has also outfitted Will Smith in I Am Legend, Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and War of the Worlds, and Tom Hanks in The Da Vinci Code.

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One-of-a-Kind Fiat 500C by Diesel to be Auctioned at Cannes AIDS Fundraiser

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Special-edition premium retro hatchbacks seem to be all the rage at AIDS fundraisers these days. Every year Mini teams up with a different designer for a one-off vehicle donated to the LifeBall event. Diesel lent a hand one year, but this year the Italian jeanswear house has teamed up with Fiat and the Cinema Against AIDS Gala to produce the one-of-a-kind 500C you see here. Like the fixed-roof Diesel edition Fiat 500, this special example features a unique metallic green paintjob, a denim-upholstered interior and plenty of Diesel logos, but upgrades with a cloth folding roof and a 100-horsepower engine in the place of the 75hp unit on the regularly available fixed-roof version. Just one example of the special-edition Fiat 500C by Diesel will be made, joining big names like Sharon Stone, Harvey Weinstein, Annie Lennox and former U.S. President Bill Clinton in helping the American Foundation for AIDS Research break last year's record $7 million raised at the gala held in conjunction with the Cannes Film Festival later this month.

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Hollywood's Finest Prefer Majestic Barrière in Cannes

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The Cannes Film Festival in a couple weeks will bring the silver screen's best to the French Riviera which makes me wonder where do all the fancy stars stay while in town? Offering both elegance and luxury it isn't surprising that the Majestic Barrière on Avenue La Croisette is a favorite among the Hollywood crowd. Recently emerging from a winter of renovations, the Majestic Barrière is sporting a new lobby area and freshly decorated rooms which each face the sea. The deluxe hotels also allows guests to stay within walking distance of the Palais des Festivals. This exclusive resort is sure to be a paparazzi hotspot beginning May 13th when the film festival is kicked off.

Gallery: Majestic BarriÃ¨re in Cannes

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The Classicist: Cannes Gives Up on Glam

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Sad but true: the recession has hit the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in the South of France next month, an international symbol of glamorous excess. Cutbacks are being made everywhere, from ritzy parties to the type of food being served, the AFP tells us. For starters, Vanity Fair has canceled its annual star-studded party, the social highlight of the festival, while the VIP nightclub Jimmy'z lost two key sponsors, Fendi and Swarovski, and Louis Vuitton said it would skip AmFar's big-ticket AIDS charity fundraiser.

"We're experiencing an unprecedented world crisis and it's also affecting the Riviera and Cannes," says Michel Chevillon, head of Cannes' hotel association. "Companies are sending fewer people, for shorter periods." 70% of the area's hotels have frozen their room rates compared to last year, and many are taking bookings for less than the full 12-day period, something normally unheard of at festival time, Chevillon tells the AFP.

Overall attendance at the festival is expected to be down for the first time in decades. "People are afraid it will hurt their image to be seen in a place associated with wealth," Cannes deputy mayor David Lissnard tells the AFP. Yacht charters are also suffering, as brokers struggle to find clients in Cannes' port, where all 60 berths for megayachts were booked up in anticipation. "There's a lot less demand this year for yacht rentals and a lot of pressure on prices," says broker Valerie Ruiz, who rents out yachts up to 200-ft. for the festival.

Gallery: Cannes Film Festival

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Givenchy Spring 2008 Couture Collection

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Givenchy dresses have been worn by notably sophisticated ladies for decades, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and the Duchess of Windsor are among the memorable women who've made Givenchy the fashion legend it is today. Recently joining the list is the always stunning and stylish Natalie Portman who had heads turning when she showed up at a Cannes soiree in this elegant and refreshing Givenchy gown. Easily the best dress seen all week, I think she blew it with the shoes but c'est la vie! If you have any high class events coming up, browse the Givenchy 2008 Collection, it features some fabulous designs that will have people dying to know who "dressed" you!

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Brad Pitt Back in Tom Ford at Cannes

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Brad Pitt obviously knows when he's on to a good thing. We're not referring to Angelina Jolie in fact, but rather Tom Ford. Wearing head to toe Tom made Pitt one of the most stylish stars at last year's Cannes Film Festival - actually, make that any year - so it's no surprise he's back this season sporting more of the designer's dapper duds.

Last week Pitt wore a classic made-to-measure Ford black two piece notch lapel wool suit with a white shirt and solid black silk jacquard tie to the Kung Fu Panda premiere. And on Tuesday he upped the ante with an ultra-elegant made-to-measure black mohair blend single breasted peak lapel tuxedo, black silk moiré bowtie, and 18K white gold and diamond shirt studs and cufflinks from Ford's menswear collection to the Changeling premiere. That's what we call stealing the show.

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The Most Stylish Moments in the History of Cannes

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The Cannes Film Festival, which began today in the South of France, has always been more focused on artistic merit than the blockbusters of the Academy Awards; that makes for a much more interesting mise-en-scène in our view. The cool crowd has always gravitated to the Riviera for this annual cinematic happening, not to mention the chance to compete for those little gold palm fronds. Along with the Met Costume Institute Gala it's easily one of the year's most stylish events.

As Cannes enters its seventh decade, this seems like the perfect time for a slideshow of some of the most classic style moments in its vivid history, including this rouge carpet scene from 1998. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was nominated for a Palme d'Or that year and its star Johnny Depp sported a midnight blue shawl-collared dinner jacket at the premiere. Meanwhile his co-star Benicio Del Toro (right) stuck to a classic tux, while Depp's date Kate Moss looked kind of like she'd been attacked by an angry emu -- but in a hot way. Click below for the full parade of stylish stars.

Official Selections [Men.Style]

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Princess Diana's Dress to be Auctioned on E-Bay

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A few months before Princess Diana's tragic death in a car crash in Paris, 80 gowns from her personal collection went up for auction at Christie's. Three of those gowns were purchased by the cable television network WE TV and have been preserved ever since, waiting for the right moment to bring them out as a celebration of her memory and style. Two will be touring the country this fall, the other will be auctioned for charity.

Beginning August 12, this beautiful chiffon evening gown designed by Catherine Walker will go up for auction on E-Bay. Valued at more than $300,000, the Princess wore the gown to the Cannes Film Festival in 1987 and again to the opening of Miss Saigon in 1989. All proceeds from the sale will go to America's Promise Alliance to support a cause close to Diana's heart - helping underprivileged children. America's Promise Alliance is a non-profit organization founded by General Colin Powell to to ensure that all children have the fundamental resources needed to lead successful happy lives.

The auction runs through August 22 and the starting bid is $125,000.

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Swag Bags At The Cannes Film Festival

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It's been a while since stars were lavished with free gift bags (all the way since the Oscars, how did they manage?). Next up on the swag adventure is the Cannes film festival. The Nikki Beach chain of nightclubs will be creating a temporary nightclub at the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel in Cannes from May 17 to May 28. Nikki Beach at the Carlton Beach will host daytime festivities and the Nikki Club will host fashion shows, premiere parties, and themed events inside the Carlton’s Salon Mediterranean. There will be a daily style area including treatments and samples from Elizabeth Grant, Frederic Fekkai and Face Stockholm. Attendees will also receive a gift bag created by Nathalie Dubois that is valued at over $30,000 and includes Petrossian caviar and a trip to the Le Taha’a private island resort.

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