Beyonce, Emma Stone, and More Best Dressed at the Met Ball.

Is it just us or does this year's Met Gala seem more star-studded than ever? And when we say star-studded, we're talking about A-listers from everywhere: the fashion world, Hollywood, even sports (hey, Tom Brady and David Beckham). Of coursre, we can't forget about First Lady Michelle Obama presiding over this morning's very exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the charles James: Beyond Fashion exhibit and introduce the newly named Anna Wintour Costume Center. In other words: MAJOR.
Considering that this year's theme celebrates a legendary American couturier, you'd think that only sublimely elegant ball gowns would fill the red carpet. But did that happen? No. This is fashion, people. So without further ado, let's get started on the best-dressed list for this year's Met Gala. Hold tight--this is going to be a long one. 

Event co-chair, multi-award honoree, and always-Carrie Bradshaw to us Sarah Jessica Parker wore a magnificent black-and-white (and logo-ed) Oscar de la Renta ball gown. And requisite gloves, of course.

In case you weren't sure who made the gown.

The queen of the evening (and, no, we're not talking about Beyonce just yet), Anna Wintour, presided over the festivities in fall 2013 Chanel Couture. (NO glove!)

 
Fashion Week-approved semi-Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, mixed high-low in a Topshop mermaid gown and Chopard diamonds.

Hailee Steinfeld donned a rise-fall custom dress courtesy of Prabal Gurung. The pink lining is a thoughful detail.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley kind of looks like she's a year late fro 2013's punk-themed Met Gala with her leather-trimmed, leopard-print, chain-emblelished, mini Balmain dress. (And definitely no gloves). She looks hot nonetheless. 

 
It model (and cochair Bradley Cooper's girlfriend) Suki Waterhouse was a vision in this beautifully layered Burberry gown and Anita Ko Earrings.

Jessica Pare nailed edgy meets black tie elegance in a graphic, bustier Michael Kors confection.

Victoria Beckham matched hubby David (again!) in elegant white. Her dress is a Victoria Beckham, naturally.

Now, that's a ball gown (by Marchesa), Karolina Kurkova. The flowers on the silk organza are hand-painted!

Michelle Williams decided to flout the black-tie dress code too with a short Louis Vuitton sparkly number.

 
 Model Liu Wen brought some Old World glamour to the red carpet in a seafoam green and sculptural Zac Posen gown.

Ditto fellow model Arizona Muse wearing a beautiful custom Ralph & Russo Haute Couture gown and sparkling earrings and a necklace from De Beers Diamond Jewellers.

Emmy Rossum clearly got the dress-code memo in this beautiful floral Carolina Herrera gown.

Jessica Alba stunned in champagne lace courtesy of Diane von Furstenberg and glimmering gold
accessories.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen definitely gave Posh and Becks some competition for Fashion Prom King and Queen. Sorry, ladies, but Tom stepped out of this frame so his supermodel wife could wave to her adoring fans in Balenciaga.

Blake Lively smoldered per usual in Gucci. No wonder Ryan Reynolds can't keep his eyes/hands off her.

Looks like Taylor Swift's pink Oscar de la Renta wasn't ravaged by Karlie Kloss's cat. Whew!

And Karlie looks majestic in a black-and-gold brocade gown and leather gloves.

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen took an elegant fashion risk but within the ball gown genre in coordinating vintage Gianfranco Ferre and Chanel, respectively.

Emma Stone made lots of leg and crop-topping ball-gown-worthy in Thakoon.

Well done in Lanvin, Kim Kardashian. Cheer up, Kanye. The red carpet is almost over.

And closing out the red carpet: Queen Beyonce in custom Givenchy Couture.














source:glamour.com

3 Amazing Shoe Collabs We Can't Wait to Wear This Season

Along with the sun finally making an appearance and the temperature finally breaking 60, a trifecta of delightfully chic collaborations is rocking our world this spring season. We just love it when cool, contemporary high-end designers partner with some of our favorite high-street brands to create fun, inspired, and more accessible pieces for us to shop--especially when the collabs involve shoes. Let's take a look.

Sophia Webster for J.Crew: You might remember adorable British shoe designer Sophia Webster, who graciously gave us tips on how to wear colorful and possibly cheekily printed statement hells at the office.
We die for her modernly feminine designs and so does J.Crew creative director (and fashion idol) Jenna Lyons. So it was a no-brainer for the American retailer and Sophia to bring their signature skill sets together for whimsical spring-ready capsule collection of 13 shoes priced between $320 and $695 a pair. The collab is available in store and online at jcrew.com.

Ostwald Helgason x Aldo Rise: During spring 2014 New York Fashion Week (that would be last September), Christina gave us the insider lowdown on the hottest designer labels to keep on your radar, and London-based Ostwald Helgason was a shoo-in on that list. (I'm still dying over that sweatshirt inspired by artist Jeff Koons--you know, the one with the possibly copulating ballon doggies.) So it was SUPER exciting to see that the label collaborated with the edgy Aldo Rise concept on not just chunky platforms and round-toe pumps but also a line of bags--including totes, cross-bodies, and this backpack that just might just convince all you rucksack-naysayers to reconsider the issue.

Shoes range from $110 to $130, and handbag styles run from $65 to $85. The collaboration is available at select Aldo stores and online at aldorise.com.

Stevan Alan x Dr.Scholl's: Hey, Birks are cool again, so why not our childhood favorite: Dr.Scholl's clogs? Especially when downtown Americana-cool desgner (and boutique proprietor) Steven Alan is involved. Plus, there's a cute blackstory. Over a chill dinner together, Steven and Dr. Scholl's creative director James Sowins dreamed up the fabulous idea to create a very edited limited-edition update on the iconic summer shoe. The women's capsule collection features two styles: a single-strap lacquer slide in black or white ($100) and a sandal in a fresh blue chambreay ($110). Simple, classic, and totally adorable. The collaboration is available in-store at Steven Alan or online at stevenalan.com.













source:glamour.com