A Diva State of Mind

The Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala aka The Met Gala (or Met Ball) was May 6, 2013 in New York.  The annual event raises money for the Costume Institute and launches the spring exhibit. To date, the event has raised over $100 million. Each year, an exhibit is given a theme. This year’s theme is PUNK: Chaos to Couture.

One of the highlights of the gala is the red carpet. It’s always exciting to see what the attendees are going to wear. This is the one time where the outfit choices can be a little unexpected; after all the gala does support a Costume Institute. While the red carpet choices were fabulous (Amber Heard, Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba and more looked stunning), there were a few people that stood out and embraced the punk theme or really embodied what I expect to see on The Met Gala red carpet.

Here are my favorites!

Anne Hathaway

Who is this woman and what has she done with Anne Hathaway?! Anne turned in her classic look for blonde hair and a vintage Valentino gown from 1992. HOT!!!

Nicole Richie

This is what I’m talking about. The theme is punk so why not go all out!? Nichole Richie arrived at the Met Gala in a white long sleeve Topshop gown and bleached white hair.

Miley Cyrus

Normally I’d hate this look but it works for the theme. Miley Cyrus showed off her punk style in a fishnet dress by Marc Jacobs and spiked blond hair.

 Madonna

On any other red carpet this would not work, but for the Met Gala, this Givenchy Haute Couture outfit is perfect! Should we be surprised that Madonna owned this theme? I mean, it is MADONNA!! All we need to do is take a trip down memory lane and look at some of her looks from the 80s/90s to know that achieving this look was not hard.

 Sarah Jessica Parker

If you’re going to show up at the Met Gala, you might as well show out! Can we talk about the Phillip Treacy Mohawk headpiece?! This masterpiece combined with the Giles Deacon gown and thigh high Christian Louboutin boots is perfect for the Met Gala! SJB will always be Carrie Bradshaw. I’m just sayin…

Rooney Mara

The white laced dress and strong shoulders paired with the dark lip is a great mix of femininity and edginess. Rooney wore a Givenchy gown and served as the co-chair of the event alongside Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci and Anna Wintour.

Minka Kelly

Minka Kelly looked great in Carolina Herrera.  Perez Hilton described this look perfectly; a combination between punk and Greek goddess.

Nina Dobrev

Leather and a corset; two must haves if you want to encompass punk into a look. This Monique Lhuillier look is not over the top edgy, but like Minka and Rooney’s outfit, it’s a nice mix of edginess and softness with the lace. And I love that there are lace pants underneath the skirt. Something very different than what we’re used to seeing on the red carpet. I’d wear this outfit for sure.

Jennifer Lopez

I was going to stop the list at Nina Dobrev but then I went through some pictures of the red carpet again. I don’t know if animal print is punk, but this Michael Kors dress is HOT! J.Lo added her own interpretation of punk with what looks like a Mohawk inspired hair style and smokey eyes.  This woman can wear anything!

What looks did you enjoy from last night’s Met Gala?

Source: PopSugar, Us Magazine and Radar Online

I don’t know why I signed up to receive Neiman Marcus emails. Every week I lust over a designer collection!  So of course, being that Jimmy Choo is one of my favorites, there was no exception when it came to the new Spring Collection.

The collection features a variety of offerings (flats, heels, wedges) that are appropriate for any occasion. Of course, I fell in love with the heels and there were a few flats that caught my eye.  The shoes are offered in a various patterns and textures including floral print, animal print, sequin, suede and patent leather.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Lira Floral-Print Platform Pump

Lola Floral Python Platform Pump

Kafta Shimmer Snake Sandal

Kendall Beaded Platform Pump

Pela Suede Wedge Sandal

Vamp Crisscross Platform Sandal, Nude

Brulee Suede Platform Pump, Navy

Viper Calf Hair Stiletto Pump

Check out the Jimmy Choo 2013 Spring Collection at Neiman Marcus and Jimmy Choo.

Love!! Wait ‘Til I Gey My Money Right…

I logged in on Facebook last night and a link to a pair of vintage leather jogging pants was staring back at me from Sui Generis Boutique (SGB). It was posted by Jackie from Her Goody Bag. Sigh….How did she know I wanted these pants?!?

Leather pants are a major trend. For awhile we’ve seen skinny and slim leather pants but leather jogging pants are becoming just as popular.  Celebrities including Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Beyonce and Lala have worn them. They are great because they can be dressed up with heels or worn more casually with sneakers.

Of course I clicked on the link to check out the pants. They are made of genuine leather, in my size for under $100! I coudn’t pass that deal up (they should arrive at my doorstep in 7 days)!

Sui Generis Boutique (SGB) was created by Halimah Suad. In over seven years of being an avid vintage globetrotter, Halimah has developed an eye for the most desirable and wearable pieces. She selects pieces that can be mixed and mingled with modern looks.  She has a great selection of pieces at very affordable prices.  Here’s just a snapshot of some of the pieces available at SGG Vintage:

For more information and to view all pieces available, visit www.sgbvintage.com.

Tom Ford debuted his Fall 2013 Ready to Wear collection during London Fashion Week on Sunday. The collection is bold and any woman that wore these looks would definitely stand out in the crowd.  Talk about a show stopper!  The collection is infused with black and white, various prints, lace and fur.

I’ll take the lace and printed pants, lace and black/white dresses and the boots please!

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Source: Style.com

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (aka New York Fashion Week) ended yesterday.  For a week, designers debuted their Fall 2013 collections at the Lincoln Center and various locations throughout New York City. It is hard to choose a favorite collection because each designer has a unique aesthetic; however there are a few collections that really stood out and Diane Von Furstenberg’s Fall 2013 collection was definitely one of them.

In the words of von Furstenberg “every woman wants to be glamorous and rock ‘n’ roll. It’s not about going to a party. It’s life as a party.” Her collection truly reflects that mindset with bright colors, bold patterns, metallic pants and skirts and suede pieces. The collection is truly feminine and fun!

Here are a few of my favorites. Check out the remaining looks from the collection in the slide show below:

“Wrapped in a swirl of twisted chain link, she steps into the night. With an effortless glamour, she winks at herself and smiles at her shadow … In sky-high metallic heels, she swaggers across the cityscape … She is the rock star and the muse of her own life. Her clothes are her friends. Life is a party.”   – Diane Von Furstenberg

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Source: Style.com

I came across SASHgems via twitter last week when Angela of Gigee Marie tweeted a picture of the ”LoveTap” earrings.  I loved the earrings and immediately had to check out the site (you know I’m a lover of accessories)!

Created by Saunya Shelise in 2011, SASHgems is a handmade jewelry line.  The line was influenced by Saunya’s love of music, art and other handmade jewelry.  The name SASH originates from the combination of the first two letters of the Saunya Shelise first and middle name.

I always want need new accessories, especially something different than want I currently own.  Here are few of my favorite pieces from SASHgems:

“LoveTap”

“ArrowDeux”

“GoldenMoon”

“OnEdge”

“SweetGrace”

“TripleThreat”

“Triangled”

All pieces featured on the online boutique are very reasonably priced. The most expensive jewelry on the site is $46.00. If you’re like me, always searching for new accessories (a girl has to have options right??), be sure to check out SASHgems at www.sashgems.com. You can follow on twitter at @loveSASHgems.

P.S.  The “LoveTap” earrings are 10% off using the code VDAY. Offer ends at 11:59pm on February 14^th.

Over the past few months, celebrity stylist June Ambrose has been teasing us about the launch of her new shoe collection. She has posted pictures of shoe boxes and photos of her at fittings, preparing us all for the debut of  The June Ambrose Collection for Theme Footwear.

The collection consists of pumps, sandals and wedges in bold prints, lace, lucite/neon and metallic designs. The prices range from $59.00 to $119.00.According to The YBF:

The collection is inspired by June’s love of mixing textures and prints. She loves the idea of bringing “disco to the day time” and using fashion to live life on the edge. She has also inspired by Studio 54 in the late 70′s, when glamour hit the dance floor. Cher, Bianca Jagger, Grace Jones were some of the notorious divas that June pulled inspiration from. June loves to dance even when there’s no music, that’s how she wants women to feel when they wear her new HSN collection.

The collection will be sold exclusively on HSN on March 22nd.   I’m not a fan of the chunky heels (expect the leopard print one) but I do like the stiletto heels.

What do you think about June Ambrose’s shoe collection?

Source: The YBF

Jason Wu is winning!!

For the 2009 Inaugural balls, First Lady Michelle Obama wore a white Jason Wu gown. This year, she chose a custom ruby colored chiffon & velvet gown from the designer. She paired the gown with Jimmy Choo shoes and a Kimberly McDonald ring.

2009 Jason Wu Gown:

I think she looks stunning in red!!

What do you think of the First Lady’s look? Which gown do you like?

P.S. Can I experience love like this?!? I’m just sayin…

Photos: Business Insider & Hello Beautiful

I’ve declared it a few times on the blog; Jason Wu is one of my favorite designers! For his Pre-Fall 2013 collection, he stepped up the sensual appeal offering a lot of leather options (pants, dresses and shorts) body hugging dresses and red carpet gowns that are sure to turn heads. The collection is perfection!!

Here are a few of my favorites: 

Check out the rest of the collection here:

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Source: Fashion Bomb Daily