Category: Beauty

The MET Gala

If you are a fan of fashion as I am, you were probably waiting with baited breath as the photos and red carpet looks from the MET gala were rolled out last week.  I was so excited to see who was wearing what and the looks came together.  From the makeup to the fashion to the drama from the looks that was created it was a great night for fashion and an even greater night for fashion fans.

The Met Ball or the Met gala is a fundraising event where designers, celebrities and models come out to show the world their fashion choices and fabulosity.  The event has been ongoing since 1946 and has become the fashion event of the year.  The event is always held on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  The theme for this year was ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” introducing the newest exhibition to the museum curated by Andrew Bolton. The fashions for this year were right on point with this theme.   The hosts for this years gala were Rihanna, Amal Clooney, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, and Stephen and Christina Schwarzman.

I am going to show my picks for the following categories:  Black, Gold, Men of Met and Legs for days, Aging Gracefully and I will close with my favorite look of the night.  (Images from vogue.com)

Best in Black

Bella
Bella Hadid wearing Chrome Hearts Official.
Met 2018-Solange
Solange in Iris van Herpen
Met 2018-Miley Cyrus-Stella McCartney
Miley Cyrus Looked Amazing in this dress by Stella McCartney 
Met 2018-Kris Jenner
Kris Jenner in Tommy Hilfiger.

 

Met 2018-Taylor Hill-DVF
Taylor Hill in Diane von Furstenburg

 

 

Met 2018-Andreea Diaconu
Andreea Diaconu stunning in Michael Kors Collection.

 

Goddesses in Gold

Met 2018-72-cardi-b
Cardi B and baby looked amazing in Moschino

 

Met 2018-69-emrata
Emily Ratajkowski in Marc Jacobs

 

Met 2018-68-kkw
Kim Kardashian West, Sleek and sultry in Versace.

 

Met 2018-Olivia
While not a fan of the headpiece, the dress by H&M is stunning.  

 

Met 2018-44-sjp
SJP looked amazing but the makeup was a miss for me.  She looks like she just had bad plastic surgery.  This Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress looks fabulous on her. 

 

Met 2018-48-gisele
Gisele’s gold Versace dress was life. And Tom looked good in his Versace too.  
Met 2018-37-katy-perry
Without the wings this would have been a miss.  Katy Perry is wearing this angelic look by Versace.

Met 2018-30-rosie

 

Met 2018-21-ashley
Ashley Graham rocking her curves in Parabal Gurung.  
Met 2018-08-jasmine
Another stunner by H&M.

Men Of Met

 

Met 2018-Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa in Dior Homme

 

Met 2018-77-kylie-jenner
Sorry Kylie, Travis owns this moment!
Met 2018-Trevor Noah Balmain
Trevor Noah looked very chic in Balmain

 

Met 2018-Sean Combs
Sean Combs wearing Musika Frere

 

 

Met 2018-56-chadwick
This Versace ensemble seems a little Elvis inspired.  Chadwick has no problem taking a risk.  The shoes are making this a win for me.   
Met 2018-Migos
A lot of FLAVOR! Migos in Versace.
Met 2018-Idris Givenchy Haute Couture
Idris is always nice to look at.  He looks dapper in Givenchy Haute Couture

 

Met 2018-Colbert and Fallon
Jimmy Fallon looks like he just left the bar.  Both me look great.  Both men are wearing Ralph Lauren.  
Met 2018-05-daniel
This Prada suit, color and cut works well for Daniel.

 

Met 2018-Jeremy Scott_
Jeremy Scott perfectly matching Cardi B in Moschino

 

 

Legs for Days

 

Met 2018-54-jlo
No one shows leg like J.Lo in Balmain

 

Met 2018-43-gabrielle
Slay Gabrielle Union in Parabal Gurung

 

Met 2018_Alek Wek
Alek Wek was absolutely gorgeous in her H&M dress with the tribal pattern. 

 

Honorable Mention

Met 2018-Sienna Miller Louis Vuitton
I adore this Louis Vuitton look on Sienna Miller 
Met 2018-59-gigi
GiGi and this Atelier Versace dress…perfection
Met 2018-Rihanna
In true Met style Rihanna looks amazing wearing custom Maison Margiela by John Galliano
Met 2018-Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson looked great wearing Stella McCartney

 

Met 2018-Lena Waithe
Love this statement by Lena Waithe in Carolina Herrera. 

 

Met 2018-34-kerry
While the dress was a NO for me the hair is giving me life!

 

Met 2018-Katie Lee
Love this look.  This is so my style.  Katie Lee is wearing this Danielle Frankel dress. 

 

Met 2018-Jourdan Dunn-Diane von Furstenberg
This Diane von Furstenberg dress is beautiful and so is Jourdan Dunn wearing it.  

 

 

 

 

Aging Gracefully

These women are aging gracefully.  Well let me be specific, J. Lo never ages at all.  Kris Jenner is always classy so is Sarah Jessica Parker.  Cindy Crawford is ageless.  Linda Carter will always be Wonder Woman to me and she looks great as does Brooke Shields.

My Favorite Look of the Evening

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Kendall Jenner was simply stunning.  I loved everything about this top to toe white.  Complimented by the sleek hair, diamond earrings and gloves.  It was just the right amount of everything.  Simple yet bold and classic.  Hands down my favorite look of the evening.

Be Blessed, Be Fabulous!

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Spring Fashion

While I am not your typical OOTD kind of girl, I do consider myself a fashionista.  Though the calendar says that it is Spring, even if it doesn’t feel like it, you should be ready to rock your spring finds and prepare for summer since it is just around the corner.  I am trying my best to stop gravitating toward black, my go to color, and this year I definitely plan to experiment with color as well as print.  Here are a few observations I have made about Spring and Summer fashion trends.

Skin Is In

Fashion Nova
Fashion Nova

If you are shy about shoulder, leg or cleavage, then you are going to be left behind.  There are more dresses with splits, distressed jeans, strapless tops and dresses and off the shoulder items than I have seen in a long time. Fashion is becoming more daring and I am definitely here for all of it.  Just check out your latest stores and designers and you will see skin, skin and more skin.

Affordable Fashion

When stars promote stores such as Fashion Nova, and show you that you can be cute, trendy and not broke.  Thanks to stars like Cardi B.  who show us that your don’t have to go broke to look fabulous.  Other stores like Forever 21, JCPenney and GS Love also show us that Plus Size and Curvy girls can look cute and still have some coins left over.  None of the items in this post is over $50.00.

Tribal Prints

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While this has been a trend for a few years now, it is not going away.  Especially with all of the stunning prints we witnessed in Black Panther, tribal prints will be around a little longer.  Not just for skirts and headwraps anymore, look for them on jackets, tops and pants.  They are everywhere.

Florals

Fashion Nova
Fashion Nova

Another trend that is not going away soon.  I have never really been a fan of florals, however I have found myself with several floral pieces in my wardrobe thanks to the modern and trendy way florals have been showing up lately.  From skirts and tops to swimsuits and dresses, the new modern floral is definitely a trend that I can embrace.

Camo

Fashion Nova
Fashion Nova

Not just for the military anymore, camo is everywhere.  The great thing about camo is that it can be worn as a neutral, so you can mix and match it with any color.  One great thing about the new trendy camo is that you can find it in dresses, jackets, pants, and tops.  Another great thing is that it is styled to fit.

Jumpsuits

They are all over the place.  And not just the denim overalls.  There are cute trendy jumpsuits available for all shapes and sizes.  They are available in solids, prints and patterns.  The options are endless.  To me a jumpsuit is a great way to go from work to play with the use of a jacket or sweater, and they can be worn with heels, flats or tennis shoes.  No matter how you style them, jumpsuits are a great on trend item.  (see the two in the floral section).

Fashion Nova
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Fashion Nova

No matter where you may find yourself on the fashion scale or what your budget may be there is something out there for you.  Whether, floral or tribal, skin exposed or more covered, fashion is always your best accessory.  No matter the season or reason in most cases when you look good you feel good.  So here is to looking good and here’s to find trends that you love at prices you can afford.

 

Be Blessed, Be Fabulous!

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