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Love the Look: Krysten Ritter

As rising starlets go, Krysten Ritter is among our favorites, so we were thrilled, natch, to see her wearing a gorgeous, shimmery sequined cocktail dress by one of our favorite fashion designers, FIDM Alumna Monique Lhuillier. The actress was at an event sponsored by Swatch, and wore a bright purple timepiece by the watch label, along with a vibrant Judith Leiber box clutch that brought out the colors in her dazzling dress. To finish her look, Ritter slipped on a pair of black strappy sandals from, wait for it...H&M! Work the high-low, girl! --Angel

The Men of the Met Gala

We're always swooning over the gorgeous Hollywood starlets and the divine designer gowns they wear on the red carpet, but we've gotta say, the fellows were looking pretty hot at Monday night's Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC. --Angel

It's hard to say which one looked the best, but the brothers Jonas were certainly sharp for Monday's event. Nick wore a custom Richard Chai tux, while his bros, Joe and Kevin, chose Calvin Klein Collection.

 

Kanye West, in Givenchy, posed for cameras while flashing a little bit of gold. What, no diamonds, Kanye?

 

Gerard Butler's slightly scruffy facial hair didn't take away from his Alexander McQueen tux -- the actor still looks like he could star in a James Bond flick.

 

Bruno Mars entertained guests with a performance, looking every bit the rock star in cool shades and a Prada tux.

 

Tim Tebow traded his football wares for a fashionable Ralph Lauren tuxedo.      

All images from Style.com.

Red Carpet Inspiration: Costume Institute Gala at the Met

The Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City, or simply the Met Gala, is one of the biggest, most important nights of the year for the fashion world, which means the red carpet is also one of the most important. On Monday night, stars, models, and fashion designers dressed to the nines to fete the museum's new exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. As always, naming the evening's best dressed is an impossible conversation in itself, but here are some looks we just can't stop talking about.  --Angel

We love Ginnifer Goodwin (isn't she the cutest?!) so we were thrilled to find out she was wearing a gown by FIDM Grad Monique Lhuillier. The color is divine on her!

 

Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev brought the drama in a shimmering black and beaded creation from Donna Karan Atelier. That ultra-long train is perfection!

 

All eyes were on  Rihanna as she slinked down the red carpet in black snakeskin by Tom Ford.

 

Carey Mulligan, one of the event's co-chairs, was absolutely flawless in a gold and silver paillettes from Prada, a chic updo, and smoky eyes. 

 

Kristen Bell chose the color of the moment, wearing a tangerine-hued, halter gown by Tommy Hilfiger with gold accessories.

 

Dakota Fanning was poised and pretty in Louis Vuitton.

 

As always, Gisele Bündchen and footballer hubby Tom Brady were the picture of chic, she in Givenchy Haute Couture, he in Tom Ford.

 

Wearing a pale pink design by Vera Wang, Paula Patton complemented her gown with shoulder-grazing pink sapphire danglers and a rose-colored lip.

 

Hot couple alert! Sporting darker hair and bangs, Jessica Biel was lovely in a pale, printed Prada frock while fiance Justin Timberlake was dapper in Tom Ford.

 

Vogue editor Anna Wintour, another of the evening's co-chairs, was polished in Prada.

 

With designer Joseph Altuzarra on her arm, singer Lana Del Rey dazzled in a custom gown and cape by her date's label.

 

The ever-stylish Sarah Jessica Parker arrived with Valentino Garavani wearing a long-sleeved, floral gown from the desinger's haute couture label.

 

Rocking a studded Balmain mini frock, the gorgeous Joan Smalls attended the event with the label's designer, Olivier Rousteing.

 

She kept everyone waiting (the Twitterverse was asking where she was all night!) but Beyoncé finally showed up, in a sheer Givenchy Haute Couture number that had tongues wagging.

 

Jessica Alba was stunning in a one-shoulder metallic gown by Michael Kors and Veronica Lake waves.

All images from Style.com

Love the Look: Chloe Moretz

 

Chloe Moretz is clearly adorable in every picture she takes, but we especially love this image of her absolutely working it before taping an episode of the Late Show with David Letterman in New York. Just look at that pose! The girl is rocking a leather-trimmed (fierce!), leopard print (double fierce!!) sheath dress from Christopher Kane, plus sky-high Jimmy Choo sandals. Her beachy waves and soft pink lip complement the look, but really, it's that confident smile/smirk and her hand thrown ever so coolly on her hip that positively sends us! --Angel

Red Carpet Inspiration: White House Correspondents' Dinner

Fashion and politics are not two things that typically go hand-in-hand (save for any discussion about our current First Lady and the Duchess of Cambridge), but this weekend many of Hollywood's most stylish stars brought their good fashion sense to Washington for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Here are some of the evening's most memorable looks. --Angel

Reese Witherspoon was stunning in a black jersey design by FIDM Alumna Monique Lhuillier and Old Hollywood-inspired finger waves in her hair.

 

Scandal star Kerry Washington hit the red carpet in a peach Calvin Klein column dress, complemented by pale makeup.

 

Elizabeth Banks looked red hot in a vibrant Antonio Berardi design with Bulgari jewels and an enamel clutch.

 

Claire Danes chose a white halter satin gown from designer Vivienne Westwood which she paired with a bold red lip.

 

Kate Hudson was dazzling in dark purple sequins by Jenny Packham and an on-trend top knot.

Love the Look: Olivia Wilde

 

There is nothing we don't love about Olivia Wilde's look for the Help Wanted short film at the Tribeca Film Festival: the lacy details of her Prada cocktail dress, the bold yellow bodice, and of course, the pop of punchy orange her heels lend. We also love that she let the dress and shoes take center stage, keeping her hair simple and makeup clean, with a barely-there, nude lip and wingtip eyeliner.

Love the Look: Lily Collins

We quite like fancy pants, and we really like Lily Collins. So when the Mirror, Mirror starlet stepped out to celebrate Cartier recently donning, not a chic LBD or slinky gown, but a pair of high-waisted Paule Ka trousers and a slim Dolce & Gabbana tuxedo jacket we were pleasantly surprised. More than pleasantly surprised, in fact, we loved it. The pointed-toe shoes and sleek chignon were great choices (loose hair with this look would have been a no-no), but it was the finishing touches that positively sent us: pops of red courtesy of a Cartier minaudiere and her perfect pout. Brilliant! -- Angel

Let Your Hair Down

Looking to wear your hair long and loose for prom? Take a cue from these celebs and get gorgeous strands that stand out. -- Angel

STRAIGHT

Mirror-like, silky straight tresses like Mila Kunis' may look relatively understated but are super gorgeous and so polished for a big night like prom. Apply a heat protecting spray before blowing your hair dry, then flat iron to get your hair as straight as possibly. Follow with a shine serum.

 

BEACHY

Even with its laid back look, a beachy wavy hairstyle is somehow a wonderful complement to formal looks, as Kate Hudson knows. Spritz hair with a texturizing spray, braid your hair, then allow it to air dry. When you unbraid your tresses, you'll have a head full of soft, beachy waves.

 

ADORNED

Score Paula Patton's look by simply adding a stunning, sparkling barrette to loose locks. Wear your hair straight, or go for flirty curls, and apply a shine serum. Part your hair to one side and pull back one side to just behind your ear, securing with pins. Top with a sensational barrette. 

 

GLAMOROUS

Anne Hathaways' shiny, Old Hollywood-inspired waves are insanely glamorous and surprisingly easy to achieve. Part dried hair to one side, then use a large-barrel curling iron to create oversized curls. Use a paddle brush or your fingers to comb out the curls, creating lush, Veronica Lake waves. Apply a shine serum to tame flyaways.

Love the Look: Jennifer Lopez

We don't know if Jennifer Lopez has ever been photographed looking less than completely put together, and if she has, we've certainly never seen the images, so it's not at all surprising that she looked so good on the American Idol stage recently. What was unexpected (and genius) was how she wore her separates. The singer/fashion designer/actress rocked a metallic Lanvin maxiskirt, then kept the rest of her look simple, pairing it with a sleeveless blouse and neutral sandals. Her dramatic jewelry choices (multiple chains, enormous bangle, and giant cocktail ring) were a perfect match for her soft, beachy waves and natural-looking makeup. The mix of ultra-glam and understated pieces was flawless, and we love the look! --Angel

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards

Sunday night was a big one in country music - the industry's coolest crooners gathered for the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards, and they looked really, really good. Save for a few darker gowns, pale frocks seemed to be a huge trend on the red carpet. Here are some of the looks we're still talking about. --Angel

From her smooth, straight hair to her impeccable makeup, Taylor Swift looked absolutely flawless, wearing a white column dress from the J. Mendel Fall 2012 collection.

 

Miranda Lambert glistened and glittered in a gold, curve-hugging number from Randi Rahm.

 

2 Broke Girls actress Beth Behrs chose a barely blush gown with a sweet, oversized bow across the bodice.

 

Laura Bell Bundy lit up the room in a sparkling, silver, asymmetrical gown, which she paired with a fun, touseled side bun.

 

Carrie Underwood complemented her blonde locks with a pale, pale yellow gown designed by Abed Mahfouz.

 

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles wore a lacy Max Azria gown and belt in two of the season's hottest colors--coral and neon yellow.

 

The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry was pretty as a princess in a Cengiz Abazoglu mermaid gown and Swarovski minaudiere.