2012 MET Gala: Best Dressed

Next to the Academy Awards, the MET Gala, this year honoring Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, is probably my most looked forward to fashion event. Stars and designers really step up their game, and the result is a fashion lover's dream. I was impressed with so many of this year's looks! So many stars, so many amazing gowns!! But along with so many hits, there were some monumental misses (Worst Dressed post coming soon - haven't done one of those in a while!). Because it was so difficult for me to rank the looks, instead of my usual Top 10, here are my 15 favorite looks in no particular order (except for the first two).

Ashley Greene - Donna Karan Atelier

My favorite look of the night! She looks head-to-toe flawless.

Nina Dobrev - Donna Karan Atelier

Nina kills it (as usual) at her first MET Gala appearance.

Scarlett Johansson - Dolce & Gabbana

I like it, but probably would have looked even better with soft pink lips.

Gisele Bundchen (with Tom Brady) - Givenchy

I feel like I've definitely seen this dress before, but it's gorgeous and she rocks it either way.

Amy Adams - Giambattista Valli Haute Couture

Classic and simple, she looks so lovely and elegant.

Marion Cotillard - Christian Dior

Not sure what's going on with her hair, but I love the gradient effect of the gown.

Emily Blunt (with John Krasinski) - Calvin Klein

I love the color and the back looks amazing!

Emma Roberts - Escada

Another great bold color, I love that she paired it with the thin royal blue belt.

Dianna Agron - Caroline Herrara

I love how soft and feminine this look is - and again, amazing color! 

Jessica Alba - Michael Kors

Love the Old Hollywood 1940s look with retro curls and ruby red lips.

January Jones - Versace

I can't help but think Silk Spectre from Watchmen, but she does look great.

Katharine McPhee - Elie Saab

She looks phenomenal in this so-on-trend tangerine color.

Hilary Swank - Michael Kors

Love the rushing and color (there seems to be a trend here), although I probably would have styled it a little differently.

Lea Michele - Diane von Furstenburg

Still think she's trying too hard, but I love the color on her and the fit is great.

Rashida Jones - Tory Burch

The dress is pretty and all, but this is probably more on my list because I love Rashida so much <3

What look was your favorite?

2011 MET Gala: Best Dressed

Every year, the biggest names in fashion and entertainment come together for the Costume Institute Gala that takes place in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in what is often described as the “Oscars” of fashion. The MET Ball, as it is also known, is a celebration of fashion and a chance for celebrities to really turn up the glam. This year, the Institute honored the late Alexander McQueen for his brilliant contributions to fashion in its latest exhibition, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. Here are my Top 10 looks from the event (and believe me, it wasn’t easy to choose just 10):

#1 - Gisele Bundchen - Alexander McQueen

#2 - Ashley Greene - Donna Karan

#3 - Taylor Swift - J. Mendel

#4 - Diane Kruger - Jason Wu

#5 - Evan Rachel Wood - Gucci

#6 - Dianna Agron - Michael Kors

#7 - Elizabeth Banks - Tommy Hilfiger

#8 -Naomi Watts - Stella McCartney

#9 - Emma Roberts - Michael Kors

#10 - Jessica Alba - Ralph Lauren

2011 People's Choice Awards: Top 5 Best Dressed

Honestly, I was a littlelet down by most of the stars’ fashion choices this year - maybe they’re savingthe good stuff for the big award shows like the Golden Globes and AcademyAwards? Let’s hope so. However, there were a few bright spots, and withoutfurther adieu, my top 5 red, I mean, sapphire carpet picks:

#1 - Selena Gomez

My number one pick wassuper easy. This girl is always flawless, and she definitely didn’t let medown! In fact, she was able to wow me twice in two stunning looks. Fun fact: hersecond look was by Project Runway Season 6 winner Irina Shabayeva.

#2 - Kristen Stewart

Kristen surprised me by wearing this fabulous gold sequinedReem Acra minidress. And check out those Jimmy Choo heels! Her fashion choicescan either be a hit or miss but here it was definitely a hit.

#3 - Emma Roberts

Emma said she was going for a “Black Swan” inspiredlook. Well, whatever look she was going for, she looked fabulous in her ruffledDior dress and Brian Atwood shoes. Very youthful, yet sophisticated!

#4 - Taylor Swift

I expected a little more from Taylor since she’ssuch a red carpet goddess. However, she still makes the top 5 because everyoneelse was so lackluster. She does indeed look pretty in her J Mendel dress and Prada shoes, I’mjust used to her looking gorgeous.

#5 – Tie with Kaley Cuocoand AnnaLynne McCord

Both of these looks I’mkind of on the fence with. I love Kaley’s white floor-length gown, but I’m notcrazy about her hair and makeup. And while I love AnnaLynne’s hair and makeup,I don’t know about the dress. Great, flattering color which looks amazing fromthe back, but just blah in the front.

Next up are the GoldenGlobes! Time to step it up, ladies!