Met Gala 2012 (and Silver Prada Dresses)

Each year the Met Gala brings amazing fashion (apparently it's referred to as the Oscars of the fashion industry?) and I love some of this years looks so much that I had to share.

My favorite look was Gwyneth Paltrow in this little grey Prada dress.  How darling is the side shot?  Asymmetrical hems are everywhere right now and I love the playfulness of the swingy skirt mixed with the super sexy low back. Plus, I think she styled it perfectly with simple hair and some great glittery hoop earrings.

The second lady in Prada who blew me away was Ms. Carey Mulligan in this fish-scale halter dress.  She tends to look a little cutesy and I love how she spiced it up with this almost futuristic low back dress. 

And, one more amazing prada dress... this cobalt blue feather trimmed dress Diane Kruger wore was a total showstopper.  She makes it look so effortless!  Love the more casual hair and long pendant necklace!

 

I don't know much about Solange Knowles, but I think she made a great fashion choice with this yellow peplum Rachel Roy gown.  I think letting the color be the star with this simple/sleek silhouette is the right way to do a bright color on the red carpet.

Kristen Wiig seems to almost always be wearing a flowy nude gown, so I was excited to see her in my favorite color in this fun orange lace Stella McCartney pleated dress.  It's a retro silhoute, but the texture and nude panels give it a modern twist. Unlike the others, this is a dress I could easily see myself wearing to a fun event like a friends wedding (if only!)

Have you checked out the red carpet photos?  Any other favorites I missed?

Style-Edition 2012 Oscar Fasion Review

I wasn't extremely wowed or inspired by the Oscars fashion last night, but I do have a few favorites...

Michelle Williams, in Louis Vuitton.  This dress is one of my favorite colors, so it was quickly on the top of my list, but I also think it worked perfectly with her simple pixie hair. Plus, I think the pink clutch and little bow broach were the perfect touches to make her look feel unique.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Tom Ford.  This sleek white dress and cape was perfection; a perfect modern interpretation of an old-Hollywood silhouette.

Emma Stone, in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.  Although it's not as perfect as my favorite Emma Stone look (Calvin Klein at the 2011 Golden Globes), I think this is a darling dress -perfectly simple without trying to be overtly sexy or glamorous.

Rooney Mara, white lace Givenchy.  If anyone else wore this dress the fit of the bust would have driven me cazy, but I think it was a great choice for Rooney; the soft white lace was the perfect way to contrast her striking hair and makeup.

Tina Fey, Carolina Herrera.  Tina  has a habit of boring red carpet looks, but I think she looked lovely!  Plus, her hair and makeup was stunning.

 What do you think? Did I miss any of your favorites?

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(all photos from Style.com)