Kristen Stewart, 'Clouds of Sils Maria' film premiere at the New York Film Festival in NYC

This is another gift to the Stew fans.

Kristen Stewart, 'Clouds of Sils Maria' film premiere at the New York Film Festival in NYC

Also, I couldn't resist. Her smile is so arresting. It's the reason we harped on her in the past for not bringing it out more -- she doesn't have to be happy-go-lucky, but just say "cheese" sometimes to the camera and it changes the entire narrative. I also like the short hair on her; well played for THAT part of the outfit, anyway.

But let's take in the whole shebang.

Kristen Stewart, 'Clouds of Sils Maria' film premiere at the New York Film Festival in NYC

When you scroll back up to the close-up, it does little to disavow the concern that a basic dress was tricked out with aluminum foil and pieces of a vegetable steamer. I think I might like this more if it were short-sleeved, because that's where it REALLY looks like a robotic craft project, but... hey, considering some of the Chanel she chose in Cannes, this is a victory, and it kind of works with her sassy hair. So at least thematically, I get it, even if I also want to cut a length of ribbon off her arm caddies.

[Photo: Splash]