Met Ball 2016: Best & Worst Dressed

The Met Ball can be seriously scary and beautiful all at the same time. People want to take a risk, but they want to still be chic. And then there are those that take a risk just for the shock factor and it is a hot mess. There was a little bit of both last night, and I want to start with my favorites. 

From Left: Kate always verges on severe, but this dress is a true work of art and I love the headpiece with it. Cindy slays. She looks beautiful, works in the theme (ManusXMachina) but looks effortless doing so. Poppy looks both from the future and Victorian past with make up from the 90s. Which I would never put all together, but somehow it all works flawlessly. Kate's Versace is truly a work of art. We knew we would be seeing cut outs, because it is the trend that won't quit, but this dress is unreal and fits to perfection. 

This will be Beyonce's first time at the top of my list I think. Maybe because she is showing less skin?? The dress is incredible and her hair and make up look so fresh. Brie needs to lose the severe hair AND make up, but I love this Proenza Scholer. I am forgetting this gorgeous girl's name, but I LOVE this dress. Sienna nails the dress and the beauty this time. Again, I am not sure I can handle the super dark lip on Rachel, but I do love this Valentino. I would have lined it instead of the nude undies, but other than that I love it. 

Claire Danes had a full Cinderella moment in Zac Posen, which looks stunning and then this happened when she went inside to the low lit room. Unreal and SO amazing. 

There were a lot of great looks too...

There were quite a few vets of the Ball that I liked. 

Haven't seen Katie in awhile, the hair is intense, but I like the dress. Naomi looks stunning per usual, but this is really similar to her Oscar dress. Anna gets a little playful in fringe. Kind of over the cape, but this futuristic look on Nicole is nice. Rose just had a baby and looks pretty in this Ralph Lauren. 

The pretty young things came too...

Kate is not dressed up at all. Short and See through with basic shoes, not enough for this event. But don't hate it either. Hailee in a dark lip and emerald green. Nothing show stopping, but pretty. Lily looks chic in Chanel. Mackenzie pulls off the cape way better than Nicole and this dress is gorgeous. Chloe is standing so awkwardly, but this dress is young and cool. 

Lorde also has the most awkward pose ever, but this Valentino is pretty. Anna needs to smile, big time, but love the color of this blue. Alexa Chung goes sparkly tuxedo and I love it. I love this geometric on Zoe (?). Not sure I love all the fathers and random butterfly on Saorise, but like that she did something different. 

There were a few grand entrances that worked I thought...

Allison's cut out is a little strange, but the dress is a work of art. Bee Shafer pretty much slays every year, this is great but also reminds me of her dress last year. Emma's dress has a strange kilt attached to it, but somehow she pulls it off. Zoe brought the drama in Dolce and it is pretty. 

And of course the super models were out in full force...

Joan, Doetzen, and Alexandra all in Balmain, Love Doetzen's best. Feel like we have seen those other dresses before. I think the work gets lost on Bella's black gown, but she looks pretty. 

Normally I loathe the naked dress, but this is a tailoring masterpiece on Karlie. I kind of wish that Amber's dress did not have a slit, but I love her entire look. Kendal's dress is kind of cool, just wish those cut outs were smaller, too bathing suit-y. Karolina's Marchesa is beautiful. 

Gigi looks gorg, but so over this sheer over leotard/underwear look. Miranda's LV is not my fave. Naomi looks 22, so I guess the cheese factor of her dress is kind of ok. RHW is a goddess, seriously is she a real person? Simple, but lovely. Lara is a kind of unreal in tom Ford. like a living Bridgette Bardot. 

Two bumps done so right on the red carpet...

Emily looks amazing and Olivia (never without a choker or course) looks radiant. 

Some other looks I loved...

LSD can wear anything. Not sure I love the silhouette, but the dress is rad. Blake's matching earrings, dress, and lipstick are a little saccharine, but it is really pretty. This dress looks a little awkward in Emma, but certainly a strong look for the theme. I do not know this girls name, but this is a floral I can get behind. Love it with the hair. 

I would not call this boring, but certainly safer looks of the night...

A Lauren in Lauren, I think it is a little old for her, but I love it. Margot got seriously sprayed up for tonight, but it is pretty. Elle looks gown up and gorgeous. Amber goes full vamp in nude. Maybe too nude, but great. 

There were a couple squads there...

Haim the Band is cool enough to pull off mismatched Rodarte. Those headbands are pretty and I love the black dress. And Lena Dunham with her co creator of Girls escorted by Jenna Lyons is SO genius. I loved this so much. And I want those shoes Lena has on stat. 

And then there were some risk takers. Not on the worst dressed, but controversial...

These first three ladies are all wearing Louis Vuitton and trying to bring back Doc Martins. Which I can appreciate, but not on this carpet. I actually love all of the dresses on their own. And Selena's make up and hair looks so fresh. Taylor is really intense with this new look. Like did you really need to throw on the black lip too? The boots are killer and I am sure she was dressed by Anna, but cut outs again??? Not terrible though. 

Now on to the my worst dressed of the night...

Kylie has worn this dress before and the ice skating/pageant look is lame. Wows Kerry Washington. Let's begin with those gloves, then move to the hair, then the ill fitting dress and slit. Not great. If Gaga had worn bottoms to this jacket we would probably all be surprised, but bare legs and the boots is too much. Kim is actually not bad, but nothing revolutionary. Kanye's jeans, boots, sparkly jacket, and contacts throw them down at the bottom. 

Rita is wearing Beyonce's naked dress form last year. Katie is over gothed. Zoe is actually not bad, but those shoes are so weird to me. Lupita was trying to make a statement and the dress comes off kind of cheesy. The hair is interesting, but not sure it makes the right statement. 

Jared is just missing his monocle and looks creepy as s*it. Nicki is like a S&M Jessica Rabbit and she got the idea for those mesh gloves from Kerry. Oh Amy, I love her so much. But I cannot get behind this look. All very matchy and her dress comes off little cheap. Ugh that feels mean, but she could be in something SO much better. Chloe, come on now. Those boots and curls are not okay. 

Madonna literally just got custody back of her teenage son and THIS is what she choses to wear. Again, that feels mean, but you are over 50! This look does not do Madge any justice. Alicia is kind of my favorite and this dress makes me want to curl into a ball. It kind of cannot be described. Ice skating costume/go go dancer/hiking boots. I am so sad. Speaking of sad, SJP. Come on lady, you always delight us with something fun and crazy and this is a big wha-wa. Demi, no. This is just a no. 

So what do you think? Any I missed or you thought I got wrong? Would love to hear! 

xo

Erin 

Met Gala 2014: Best & Worst

This event has always been a favorite. Though I sometimes loathe the themes that Anna Wintour dreams up (punk? super heros?), everyone turns it up and goes higher fashion than any other red carpet event. Luckily this year the Met celebrates Charles James, a gorgeous and tasteful gown designer. This also used to be a very exclusive event, but somehow everyone got the invite this year so this  round up is seriously long. So many ladies and this is not even all of them! 

Let's start with some of my favorites. These black and white numbers for instance...

Anna is uber-chic, yet stays young with that cut out. 

Hailee KILLS it in Prabal. This is the definition of a great modern ball gown, which so rarely exists. 

Vivi Courtin in Mugler is stunning. Wish I could have found a better picture. 

I am partial to this gown on Claire...

I just loved it during fashion week. I wish she would have worn this to the Oscars. 

I also am really loving this Nina Ricci on Alexa...

It feels so effortless yet perfect for the occasion. Could she do something with her hair just once, though? 

This category is what I like to call the simply beautiful, but maybe boring ladies. There were some gorgeous looks, but a little safe to me. 

From top Left to Right: 

Lauren Bush is just an All American girl in white. 

Love this sheath on Rachel McAdams, but she needed to add some big ass diamond. 

Diane looks pretty, but this is a disappointment given her amazing track record. 

Reese has worn this entire look before. 

Love this white on Victoria. Maybe the best of this lot. 

Charlize can do better, but I do like the tuxedo jacket. 

Selena Gomez in DVF looks chic, but too old for her. 

I wish Kim gave us something to talk about, this would have been better in a different color. 

Preggo Lake Bell needs to smile, she looks scary. Love the dress for maternity though. 

Allison looks awesome, per usual. Love the color. 

This next group wanted to show some skin and did so in a (mostly)tasteful way. 

Rihanna being Rihanna. She looks great. 

LOVE Emma Stone in this. The colors, the hair, the shoes, it is fantastic. 

Beyonce really loves the see through. This is not terrible, but certainly not great. 

Kate Bosworth looks disgusting. Eat a cheeseburger then you can do this dress justice. 

Olivia Munn needs to loose the hair clip, it makes it look like she's the greeting girl at a Luau. But, I like the dress. 

Naomi looks amazing and I really love this dress. 

Anne looks great and does the crop top thing right. 

Gisele. Yep. 

Bianca Jagger looks gorg in this Mugler. 

Because this is a ball, there has to be some drama and some gowns. 

Too many to comment on them all. But I will say that Zoe's is my fav. SJP would have done better with different hair and no gloves. And Rashida's dress is so unflattering. Hoping it is just the angle. 

There were also a fair amount of metallic going on. 

Nicole Ritchie's hair is so terrible. Michelle bugs. And everyone looks pretty damn great. I would have styled Kate Mara in something with less fabric and Jessica Alba in something more interesting, but overall great. 

Despite the super formal dress code, some ladies came in pants. Don't get it. 

But! I do love Stella's look. So how pants should be done for a formal event. The other's I kind of hate. 

Some also decided that short was totally ok. ummmm

Not sure it is, ladies. Rosie does look insane though, right? Michelle is so boring it makes me want to cry. 

Then there are the Olson twins. 

Though they dress like old Victorian ladies, they kind of pull it off? Only they could though. It is weird. 

Then there were the absolute worst of the entire night. 

Lupita! What?! I just do not get it. 

Kate Upton, there are no words for this. 

Katie's dress looks like it is eating her alive. 

I do not get the Star Wars thing. Sorry. 

Chloe's looks like a two piece from a Palm Beach resort collection. 

Sandra Lee missed the turn for Disneyland. Ugh that hair too. Terrible. 

Maggie, do not expect much, but this is beyond. 

Lena. It is a no, girl. 

Shailene looks like she sewed this herself. While on peyote. 

Gabrielle shows us how not to do a crop top. And feathers. 

Margot Robbie has gone from best dressed to worst so fast over this year. Poor girl. 

Peasant girl goes to Prom 1992. 

What did I miss? Anything good or bad? Tell me your faves! 

xo

Erin 

Met Gala 2013

So much to cover from last night. What did you think? The Met Gala is the best red carpet of the year. So many risks, some that pay off, some that really don't, but so many to see. The exhibit itself honors punk in fashion and some attendees took some nods to the theme in gorgeous ways. Others, not so much. 

Here are some of my top looks...

LSD's gorg Victorian meets punk looks polished, yet playful. 

It feels like Rooney has worn this before, but the dress is beautiful and only she can pull off dark lipstick like that. 

Normally, I hate gloves. But I love Kerry's leather set with her gown. 

Kate looks HOT and effortless in Balmain. Killed it.  

This is such a great example of a cape gone right on Aubrey. Kind of obsessed with her. 

Allison is perfection. Love that she can pull off so many different looks. 

Cara can kind of do no wrong, right? Spikes, plunge, braid. love. 

I know a turban is controversial, but Chloe's look is flawless. Except the make up. 

Lots of see through and cut outs last night, but Alexa's are my favorite. 

Love the mix of sexy and sweet on Carolyn. 

Hailee is growing up, but I love that she is not going too fast. 

Rosie beyond gorgeous, like in a sick way. This Gucci is very unique, but she could probably have a paper bag on and it would look great. 

This risk looks fantastic. SJP loves herself a headpiece and the dress is really pretty. 

The genetic craziness of the Brady's is almost depressing. He looks pretty smashing in blue and though her dress is not my favorite, if I looked like that I would wear that too. Collectively a best. 

Is it weird that I love this? simple white gown with an insane studded jacket. The hair confuses me, but I like what she is wearing. 

If Anne lost the feathers, I would actually think she killed it. She annoys me now, but this dress is insane. 

These girls are filed under my boring list...

Come on ladies, you are gorgeous and this is the Met Ball. Not your cousin's wedding. 

Also a disappointment...

It is like she wanted something more matronly after her sheer dress last week. The color is fantastic, but she is too young for it and the styling is strange. 

The look on Kanye's face says it all. Why is this creepy glove touching me? I do not understand this AT ALL. 

Some more of my least favorites...

I bet Minka's dress looked better in person, but she is really covered up for a 20-something siren. 

Miley bugs so bad. The end. 

Karolina's dress is too casual and just wrong. 

LOVE Elle, but the makeup with the dress is too much. 

Heidi looks like she is going to prom again. Boring, and blah. 

Madge, at least put on some hot pants. 

Cameron looks scary. Her hair is too blonde and the cape is too overwhelming. The color is gorg though. 

Ugh, Beyonce. This is a hot mess.     

Can someone explain this to me? 

Nicole has one of the most amazing hair cuts right now and this is what she does with it? The dress is pretty, her make up is great, but the hair makes no sense. It is just odd. Wish she had not done that because I love her. 

When have pants under a skirt EVER worked out for the person wearing them? 

Nina weighs about four pounds and this is crazy unflattering. Jessica's is not THAT bad, but it just does not work for me. 

So what were your favorites? There were so many others to comment on, but this was long enough. Diane looked great, so did Marion. The Courtin-Clarins girls were also pretty amazing. 

Too many to put up here! 

xo

Erin 

Get the Look: Diane Kruger

My love for Diane and her style runs deep. The girl can do no wrong and did not disappoint at the Met Ball. This Prada, that I am sure was specially made just for her, is amazing. The feathers add drama, but the simply designed camisole top and easy styling makes it the perfect look. 

I wish "Mrs. Prada" could make me this. But until then, I am loving these two options. 

1. Theory $415

2. Low Luv x Erin Wasson $70

3. Anthropologie $198

4. One by Babs $425

5. Soixante Neuf $148

Though the drama of the feathers would not be as practical for say a wedding or black tie affair in our world, the addition of an open back to the dress adds just enough. I love these long pendant necklaces, as you can layer them while dressing up or down. Diane's Prada clutch was a bold choice, and something to not be afraid to do. This summer, nothing is "too much." Have you seen how much neon is around? 

xo

Erin 

Met Ball 2012

By far my favorite red carpet event and I only have a quick minute to post, but could not miss posting today...

Let's start with my favorites...

Gisele looks incredible. The Givenchy is so chic and I love her slick hair. 

Diane is my best overall. The girl is flawless and this is dramatic, yet effortless. 

Emma Stone is her usual quirky self, but looks really pretty in this look. 

The color of Emma's dress and the on trend peplum is just enough. 

Lana is just enough glam and goth. 

Allison is simple and chic in Ralph Lauren. 

Such a great looking couple. Claire's hair is not my have, but they look so great together. 

Camilla has that same glam and vixen look that I love. 

As for the worst, it is more like that these people disappointed me the most. There were a lot of train wrecks, or people trying to hard to stand out. These ladies are just people that I love that I really wished would have picked something else. 

Most of these speak for themselves, but Cameron may be one that you are surprised by. Is anyone else weirded out by the cut of this dress? She is so rocking and the cut somehow is unflattering. Lily Collins needs a new stylist like now! She is constantly in gowns that are too old for her and swallowing her whole. Kills me because she is adorable. Chloe, Heidi and Kristen literally could wear anything from any designer and these are their choices?! Such a waste. Heidi's dress looks like it came from the ale rack in the Prom section at Macy's. Elizabeth's dress, there are really no words. 

There were so many looks to comment on. And I loved so many, but with limited time this is as far I can get today. What did I miss? 

xo

Erin 

Images: Huffington Post

Cutting In

One of my favorite trends from the Met Ball on Monday night were strategically placed cutouts. These three lovely ladies wore the trend to perfection by making it discreet and keeping the rest of look PG, or at least PG-13. 

When wearing anything with some sort of cutout, I think it best to not go overboard with the showing of skin. Just a peek can be so chic and flirty. Here are some ways to wear this trend in your life. 

1. Rachel Pally Long Cutout Dress at ShopBop $238

2. Enamel Cuff Bracelet with Cutout from BCBG Maxazria $58

3. Dolce Vita Marina Ric Rac Dress at Revolve Clothing $176

4. Sam Edelman 'Kendall' Wedge Sandal at Nordstrom $160

5. Rebecca Minkoff Jemme Top at Saks $175

6. Wren 'Julia' Open Back Dress at Nordstom $298

7. Tom Ford Emmeline Metal Sunglasses at Scoop NYC $380

8. Sea Blue Cut Out Sleeveless Top from Top Shop  $60

9. Halston Heritage Stella zip-detailed suede sandals at Net-a-Porter $225

10. Boulee Tiffany Cutout Cami Dress at Saks $218

11. Fendi Snakeskin Cutout Platform Bootie at Neiman Marcus $835

12. Diane von Furstenberg Nema One-Piece Swimsuit at Barneys $225

13. Cutout Waist Belt from BCBG Maxazria $26

I am obsessed with the Dolce Vita dress, it has such an interesting cutout and the print is great. The cobalt blue Halston Heritage sandals could be such a great statement shoe and come in one of the most chic colors of the season. 

I am drooling over the Fendi booties. How amazing for summer dresses and cropped jeans? 

xo

Erin 

Met Ball 2011: Best & Worst Dressed

As if the Royal wedding did not give us enough content to pour over and criticize, the Met Ball was held last night in NYC. This event brings out the best in haute couture and I love to see which ladies take some risks. 

Let's start with the worst dressed, and I have to say they all came in pairs...

Photos: People.com

Sorry, Marchesa, it is time to put down the glue gun. These first two couples look like vintage wedding prints from 1988. And Juliana's Burberry just looks sad.  This dress looks too old and too cheap for such a pretty girl. Let's also pause to point out that Seacrest is perched above her on the step, coincidence? 

Man, I am kind of mean today...

Let's get to the best. I had a hard time narrowing it down as there were so many great looks. Overall, the styling of these were my favorite. 

Photos: People.com

The qualities I like in a lot of these looks is the restraint in the accessories. The dresses are speaking the loudest, not the jewels, shoes, or bags. There is also a great mix of modern style with a touch of throwback from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. 

You are probably wondering why Iman is on here, I mean who else could wear that gold jumpsuit on the planet and look chic? I think it is fantastic. Ashley Olsen also took a risk with those sleeves, and I have to say between the fit of the dress and the absence of jewelry, she can pull it off. 

Kate looks like a glam earth goddess, perfect for her bump. 

Hailee is perfection and she is only a teenager. Her stylist needs to call up Juliana and help that girl out. 

Naomi looks so glamorous and yet, so comfortable. As does Liv (the only one to pull off white) and Gwyneth (who just looks rockin). Love that. 

I heart Zoe's collar necklace, love it with the yellow dress.

Dianna has on a classic look, but the gold cuff and sleek hair are perfect with the dress. Love the red.

The beading and slit of Diana K's dress with the vintage waves and red lip are gorgeous. She just looks like a movie star, as she should.

And what can I say about Gisele other than she knows how to wear couture and still look like she just threw it on after a day at the beach. So dramatic, yet so simple. Her date is not bad looking either.

What do you think?

xo
Erin