MET Ball Throwdown

Uninspired comedians (here's looking at you, Chelsea) may toss around the tired trope of The Oscars being the super bowl of the gays, but for my money, The MET Ball brings all the boys to the yard.



THE GOOD

(Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry)

A Lurex and Aqua Net wonder of 60's, Anglomania references

(Carey Mulligan in Prada) 

A bit Paco Rabanne, non? J'adore ca. 

(China Chow in Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture)

My vote for best dressed. But then Ms, Chow is not unfamiliar with that accolade. 

THE BAD

(Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte)

Why did she go all Money Penny here? 

(Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello)

You're a model and you have a perfect body that you work hard to maintain, honey, we get it. But that's a lot of skin to be showing when Rosie Hunt's complete covered up. 

(Beyoncé in Givenchy Haute Couture)

Umm... no. And shame on Givenchy for making this MACY's meets Carnivale look. 

THE UGLY

(Rennee Zellweger in Pucci)

Why must she always make that snot face. Ugh. 

And to cleanse the palate...

THE SEXY

(Swizz Beats in Givenchy)

Man, he fills a suit out well. Oh yeah, Alicia Keys be there too. I guess. 

Why Aren't There More Thanksgiving Songs?

 Other than...


"Over the River...

(Dries Van Noten, Spring 2012)

And through the woods..."

(Rodarte optic wood printed silk halter dress with open back, $4656 on sale! at RA, http://shop.ra13.be/designers/rodarte/optic-wood-print-dress)

Doin' It: Rodarte for Opening Ceremony

When I heard Kate and Laura Mulleavy were collabing with Humberto Leon and Carol Lim I jumped. This isn't just yet another retail/designer pairing, this is the coupling of two young, cool labels. The silky fine knitted tatters of Rodarte meet the downtown fashion forward chic of O.C.

When I peaked at the lookbook, imagine my delight at the use of all those gels to get all those slashes of color

The lookbook showcases the artistic leanings of both brands and looks expensive and fun.

Today the line drops in stores and online (pieces start at $250) and if I can muster up the strength, I will be wondering down to Howard Street to check it out. I especially want this sweater and green jeans combo

Rodarte for Opening Ceremony link: http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=2693