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Monday, May 14, 2012

2012 MET Gala: Worst Dressed

The MET Gala showcases fashion's best...and it's worst. I showed you guys my favorite looks of the night in my previous post. Now, time for my least favorites...there were quite a few, every time I thought I had finished my list, I found a few more haha.

 Chloe Sevigny (Mui Mui) & Elizabeth Banks (Mary Katrantzou)
These dresses were a bit too over-the-top and costume-y for me. Chloe resembles a disco ball with a dress that looks like it's entirely made up of vinyl records, and Elizabeth looks like she borrowed something from her Hunger Games character Effie Trinket's closet.

 Leighton Meester (Marchesa) & Jessica Chastain (Louis Vuitton)
Both of these gowns just aren't flattering on their wearers. The color of Leighton's gown makes her look washed out, especially with that fake orange tan. As for Jessica, I've never been a fan of tiered gowns and, unfortunately, this one also looks cheap. Should've gone for a material that doesn't look wrinkled in photographs and a bolder color.

 Sarah Jessica Parker (Valentino) & Lily Collins (Valentino)
These Valentinos look like someone's grandmother's nightgowns (or curtains...) on the red carpet - albeit some really beautiful nightgowns...but nightgowns, nonetheless.

 Christina Ricci - Thakoon
This dress is totally swallowing Christina's petite body. The bow alone is as big as her body!

 Mary-Kate Olsen  (her own label, The Row) & Rosie Huntington-Whitely (Burberry)
Complete with unflattering hair and makeup, Mary-Kate just looks like a hot mess. Rosie, on the other hand, just looks boring. 

 Kirsten Dunst (Rodarte) & Eva Mendes (Prada)
Color of the year Tangerine was all over the red carpet, but these two looks failed in my book. Kirsten looks like she's heading to the office, and Eva's gown not only has large, tacky embellishments on her bustier, it also makes her look boxy.

 Kristen Stewart (Balenciaga) & Shailene Woodley (Christopher Kane)
These two young starlets failed to impress. Kristen looked just as awkward as her odd color-blocked dress. Shailene's busy gown does nothing for her figure.


Lena Dunham (Wes Gordon) & Greta Gerwig (Prabal Gurung)
These ladies were green nightmares in their cheap-looking, ill-fitting and unflattering gowns. 

Florence Welch (Alexander McQueen) & Anja Rubik (Anthony Vaccarello )
What were they thinking?? Florence's dress (by my beloved McQueen) looks like a dust bunny that got mixed with some shredded paper, but, boy, does she rock it. That girl's got some confidence (Kristen, take note)! Anja, no stranger to my worst dressed list, shows once again she has no problem showing some skin on the red carpet as seen by her cutouts and hip-cleavage baring high slit.

What did you guys think? What were your biggest misses of the night?

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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?

Monday, May 2, 2011

2011 MET Gala: Worst Dressed

And with every Best Dressed list comes a Worst Dressed... Here's who needs to fire their stylist.

#10 - Freida Pinto - Chanel 

#9 - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - Vintage and Christian Dior

#8 - Fergie - Marchesa

#7 - Rihanna - Stella McCartney

#6 - Rashida Jones - Stella McCartney

#5 - Chloe Sevigny - Alexander McQueen

#4 - Naomi Campbell - Alexander McQueen

#3 - Solange Knowles - Dries Van Noten


#2 - Christina Ricci - Zac Posen

#1 - Kristen Stewart - Proenza Schouler

Let me know if you agree or disagree! Also, you might have noticed - I posted twice in one day!! Shocking!  Well, I wanted to make sure I squeezed in this last red carpet event before I leave tomorrow for a 5 week backpacking trip with two friends in Europe. Don't expect any posts for at least a month since I won't be taking my laptop with me. No worries though, I'm sure I'll have tons to write about once I get back! Just don't forget about me! Now, off to continue packing!

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