Eva Longoria loves daring Cannes Film Festival fashion

Former 'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria felt the Cannes Film Festival was the perfect opportunity to be more bold with her red carpet looks.

The 38-year-old claims the two-week-long red carpet extravaganza allows celebrities to experiment with their style without having to worry about criticism, unlike a Hollywood bash, reported Contactmusic.

Longoria, who accidentally flashed much more than she bargained for in a mint green Versace gown during this year's festival, believes risks are allowed.

"You can't do that in Hollywood - they would criticise you for this neckline being too low or that colour being too bright. In Cannes, the more daring you are, the better it is, so it's a lot more fun.