Met Costume Institute Gala

This was way more interesting than the Oscars in terms of who wore what.  There was a lot of nude, ivory and white as well as a lot of metallics. There was a lot of scary stuff too.  I'll begin with the looks I loved.

• Blake Lively in Marchesa - as much as she annoys me on Gossip Girl (have you seen how she pouts when she talks?), I have to admit the girl knows how to dress.  This turquoise dress is fun and sexy, and she wears it well, it's not wearing her.
• Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney - she looks glamorous and laid back which is hard to do.  
• SJP in Halston Heritage - love, love, love this.  The pleats, the shimmer, the flower in the hair... It just puts a smile on my face.

• Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren Collection - there seems to be a lot of 20's flapper inspired looks happening, and she is working it perfectly. 
• Jessica Alba in Sophie Theallet for Gap - I love this color and surprise surprise it looks great with Jessica's skin tone.
• Emma Watson in Burberry - could it be that the girl from Harry Potter had one of the coolest looks of the night?  Apparently so.

• Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci - This is very sexy. Love the color because maybe another color would have made her look like a show girl of some sort.  I also love the funky twist on how to wear lace.  Her accessories aren't all that bad either ;)
• Naomi Watts in Stella McCartney - I like this gown, it's strong and simple. 
• Rachel Zoe in Marc Jacobs - I'm not really into velvet but I love the color and style.  The necklace rocks too.

• Jessica Biel in Ralph Lauren Collection - She looks very elegant.  How small is this woman's waist? Ugh, as if having JT as her man isn't enough.  
• Nicole Richie in Marc Jacobs - Boho chic at its best.  The velvet belt is so cute.

• Camilla Belle in Jason Wu - I never figured out who she is, but I think she is stunning.  This is a gorgeous gown.  The one shoulder gives it a little modernity.
• Dree Hemingway in Calvin Klein Collection - Very sophisticated.  I think I am going to practice that pose.
• Maggie Gyllenhaal in Louis Vuitton - she has managed to pull off the gothic and romantic look at once.  Very cool. 

• Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. - This is an elegant version of the corpse bride (I mean that in a good way I think!)
• Iman in unknown - Who cares who she is wearing, she is stunning.
• Claire Danes in Burberry - I'm beginning to really like her style.  This is very elegant and still has attitude.

These are the looks that I didn't find so hot, not even a little bit.

• Eva Longoria in Marchesa - Ukh this is awful.  The length from the front, the long train and embroidery that make it look like a curtain.  She seems desperate for some attention. 
• Kristen Stewart in Chanel Haute Couture - What is that?  Really, is this a joke?  
• Renee Zellweger in Caroline Herrera - This is ugly, I don't have much else to say.

• Marion Cotillard in Dior - I'm not finding this very flattering.  I just think it's too much sparkle all at once. 
• Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler - As a risk taker, she wins some and loses some.  In this case, she didn't just lose, she took a beating. 
• Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein Collection - She looks like a gymnast that's sponsored by Clorox.

• Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte for Gap - The dress is half the problem, what are those shoes? Did she borrow them from the Marie Antionette set?
• January Jones in Yves Saint Laurent - too many thoughts all at once! The gloves are the icing on the cake. January darling fire your make up artist quickly.
• Rosario Dawson in Giambattista Valli - Cotton Candy is never a good inspiration for fashion.  My eyes are starting to hurt.

• Anne Hathaway in Valentino - I actually think she wishes she was a princess, maybe she is one of a far far far away land?
• Elizabeth Banks in Gucci - This has to be one of the worst outfits ever!  Seriously, there is NO WAY she looked at herself in the mirror and said "yes I look hot".  

• Kate Perry in CuteCircuit - I'm totally speechless now (which doesn't happen often).  A frumpy, badly made dress... that lights up... in different colors!!  WTF?!  I'm very curious to know what you think of this?  I personally think she was she trying to outshine Lady Ga Ga in the nutty department.

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