The Best Dressed at the Met Ball 2014

On Monday night some of the most well known celebrities gathered in Manhattan for the annual Met Gala/Ball. The Ball is held to celebrate the annual fashion exhibition at the Met. This year the exhibit celebrates the career of Charles James, a popular designer in the 40s and 50s. Every year the Ball has a theme and this year the theme was White Tie and Decorations, meaning a sort of Debutante style with tuxedos and full skirts, however many strayed away from the theme this year compared to last years Punk theme where celebrities went all out (the theme was quite vague in their defense). But that doesn't mean that there weren't some great looks on the Red Carpet this year. In fact I was pleasantly surprised by most of the celebrities dress choices with only a few ending up on my Worst Dressed list and way too many to choose from for the Best Dressed. Here are my Best Dressed Celebs from the Ball. 

Best  Dressed 

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita once again stunned on the Red Carpet, as she has done all year. Although this Prada dress didn't really fit with the theme it was still amazing and Lupita pulled it off really well. I love the bold emerald green colour matched with subtle makeup. 

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez also looked incredible at the Met Ball in this Diane Von Furstenberg gown. I think the dress matched the event well and looked sophisticated yet still young for Selena with some ruffled detailing on the neckline. I also really love this colour on her matched with her bold lipstick, sleek up-do and gorgeous Lorraince Schwartz earrings. 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

I also really loved Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's look on the Red Carpet. Although this once again didn't really fit in with the theme, this Balmain dress looked great on Rosie and the pattern and style was unique and daring but in a good way. Her shoes also matched so well with the dress and her natural hair and makeup look.

Kendall Jenner

One of the youngest stars on the Red Carpet was also one of the Best Dressed from the night, Kendall Jenner. She stunned in this gorgeous champagne coloured mermaid tail Topshop dress with matching accessories and a gorgeous up-do to match. Obviously the aspiring high fashion model is learning from her recent career success and showing everyone how it's done. 

Beyonce and Jay-Z

The night was also the event for high profile couples to attend this year. Jay Z and Beyonce both looked amazing in matching Givenchy. I loved how unique and sophisticated Beyonce's dress was with a sheer, peplum and a plunging neckline without any of it being too revealing. I also loved the dramatic makeup look with a dark vampy red lip and veil and gorgeous Lorraine Schwartz earrings. Jay Z also looked suave and sophisticated as per usual. The two have recently announced a tour together in North America showing no signs of slowing down after their separate tours. The two seem closer than ever and at one point Beyonce lost her ring and Jay Z found it and jokingly bended down on one knee fake proposed to her on the Red Carpet!

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kim and Kanye were also one of the high profile couples attending the Met Ball this year and they both impressed, unlike Kim's fashion fail last year. However we are glad she was invited back because this year she has ended up on the Best Dressed list in her Lanvin gown. Her recent Vogue cover with Kanye and contact with Anna Wintour must have influenced Kim and this dress looks gorgeous on her. I love the colour and the slit down the dress paired with her hair pulled to one side. Even Kanye seemed to actually enjoy himself in his dapper Lanvin suit, shown through Kim's Instagram pictures that she shared of the couple with various celebrities throughout the night.

Rihanna

Rihanna also looked amazing this year on the Red Carpet in a Stella McCartney top and matching skirt. I think Rihanna pulled off the white dress look the best out of all other contenders due to her risk with showing her stomach in a crop top but still managing to make the whole outfit look elegant with the detailing at the collar matched with her gorgeous curly hair tied up yet cascading down and the ruched detailing of her flowing skirt. 

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

Blake and Ryan were also one of the power couples that made a rare appearance together at the Ball this year. Blake Lively was definitely one of my Best Dressed of the night in this gorgeous Gucci number and Ryan didn't look too bad either! I'm happy to see Blake showcasing her fashion taste in public again after having a break from acting since the end of Gossip Girl and marrying Mr Reynolds. She certainly proved she's still got it and her hair and makeup looked incredible as always.

Worst Dressed

Rita Ora

What was Rita Ora thinking when she paired this dress with those god awful shoes and matching bracelet/piece of fabric/bandage? The dress could have actually looked nice with the lacy detailing and slit with the long skirt if she hadn't ruined it with those shoes! 

Kate Upton

This dress was just completely wrong. Kate looked more like a flamenco dancer than a sophisticated Debutante. The striped see-through parts of the dress are quite strange, as well as the weirdly shaped skirt and the distracting and unsophisticated headpiece rounding this whole look off as just bad. This is really disappointing as Kate would have looked amazing in a less risky and beautiful ball gown. 

Maggie Gyllenhaal

I'm not sure if I even have words for this disaster that Maggie Gyllenhaal tried to pass off as a dress. The pattern is just terrible and so not right for the Met Ball. Also the weird colours and pattern make the Valentino dress seem so unflattering. It just looks like Joseph's technicolour dreamcoat gone horribly wrong. Also her bright and unnatural looking hair looked scruffy for this event. 

Katie Holmes

Obviously Katie Holme's split from Tom Cruise and her fashion label, Holmes and Yang, haven't helped her fashion sense recently. This dress is just too big, bright and in your face. It looks like Katie has tried to copy Belle from Sleeping Beauty however I think the look ages her and I don't like the extreme detailing and ruffling at the top. Also the strange pattern in the middle looks like she has spilled food down her dress. 

Zoe Saldana

Zoe Saldana definitely disappoints in whatever this monstrosity is, designed by Michael Kors who is pictured with her. From her head to her waist she looks beautiful however the double tiered puffy skirts with a dated and unflattering pattern on completely destroy this look and place her on the Worst Dressed list. It actually looks like shes trying to hide someone/disguise something underneath those skirts. 

Shailiene Woodley

Here is an example of a young star who has done the opposite of Kendall Jenner and got her look completely wrong. The Rodarte dress has way too much going on with a block of grey, embellishment and sheer floral sections. The dress isn't right for the Met Ball, or Shailene, and she could have looked so much better which is so disappointing. 

Overall, I loved what most of the celebrities chose for their outfits for this years Met Ball. I think my favourites would have to be Blake Lively, Beyonce, Kendall and Selena. Who do you think was the Best Dressed at the Met Ball 2014?

Best Dressed at the Oscars 2014

On Sunday night it was the 86th Academy Awards ceremony and many star studded guests attended. All I could say when watching the Oscars red carpet this year was Wow! Everyone looked amazing and I was so impressed with the fashion compared to all other red carpets of the award season. Here are my Best Dressed from the night: 

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita looked absolutely stunning on the red carpet. This was the best dress she has worn, and that's saying something considering the amazing dresses she has worn on the other red carpets this year. She definitely saved the best til last. Lupita said that the light blue Prada dress was designed to look like champagne bubbles and that she chose the blue colour because it reminded her of home. She has been the most consistent on the red carpets this year and for a newcomer that is pretty impressive!

Amy Adams

Amy Adams looked great in this blue strapless Gucci dress. The shape was flattering on her and I preferred this dress to all others she has worn to award ceremonies this year.

Jennifer Lawrence

Although this Dior dress wasn't my favourite of the night, I still think Jennifer Lawrence looked so good at the Oscars. This orange peplum dress has been her best of award season too. Unfortunately J-Law fell again at the Oscars this year but luckily it wasn't on stage, it was on the red carpet instead.  

Margot Robbie

I really liked Margot Robbie's embellished Saint Laurent dress on the red carpet and I liked her hairstyle and dark lip to go with it. However her overall look didn't quite look right. I think the hair colour was too dark compared to her usual blonde and her eyebrows were quite strong too. I still think she was one of the best dressed though and I liked the added detail of the bow on the back.

Leonardo Di Caprio

The Best Dressed man of the night had to be Leonardo DiCaprio. Unfortunately he didn't win the Oscar for Best Actor in the Wolf of Wall Street (which he deserved!) If it was up to me he'd win an Oscar for this suit. 

Emma Watson

Emma Watson looked glamorous as always on the red carpet in this Vera Wang dress. I like how this metallic dress was split into two different colours and was slightly sheer. I loved her hair and makeup too!

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock looked so elegant in this Alexander McQueen dress. I think it's the best one she's worn all award season and I loved the old Hollywood style hair matched with the strapless style. 

Angelina and Brad

The Best Dressed couple of the night was definitely Brad and Angelina in my opinion, they just always know how to get it right and make each other look good. Brad looked dapper in a simple black tuxedo and Angelina looked beautiful as per usual in a glittery beaded Ellie Saab gown. Unfortunately the famous Angelina Jolie leg pose didn't make it to the red carpet this year. 

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett looked incredible in this embellished Armani Prive dress. She is another celebrity who has been quite consistent across the award seasons but this style really suited her and made her stand out more among the other celebrities at the Oscars. 

Who do you think was the Best Dressed at this years Oscars?

The Best Dressed of the BAFTA Awards 2014

Last night was the 67th BAFTA Awards ceremony. Many stars turned up to the event including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and many more. There were some great dresses (and tuxedos) last night, and here are my best dressed from the red carpet. 

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita has been the best dressed across all of the award ceremonies so far, and for a newcomer that is so impressive. She chooses such beautiful colours and dresses and none have been similar but all have been special and fashionable in their own way. I love this gorgeous green coloured Dior dress on Lupita and the gold accessories go really well with it. I can't wait to see what she'll wear to the Oscars!

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Brad and Angelina impressed in their matching tuxedos. Angelina looks fantastic in her Saint Laurent suit and her's certainly upstaged Brad's!

Amy Adams

I'm so happy Amy Adams chose this Victoria Beckham dress. I haven't been impressed with her dresses so far but this one is so beautiful. It looks so flattering on her figure and the dark lip and scraped back hair go so well with this look. 

Leonardo DiCaprio

Best dressed man of the night was definitely Leonardo DiCaprio. He looked fantastic in his Armani suit. He didn't win an award at the BAFTA's but let's hope he has better luck at the Oscars!

Helen Mirren

The Fellowship Award winner, Helen Mirren, looked amazing in this sparkly Jacques Azagury dress. She proved that you can look amazing on a red carpet no matter what your age is!

Naomie Harris

Naomie Harris looked great in this pink Gucci dress. I love the plunging neckline and the slit showing off her legs matched with the long sleeves to make the dress look so elegant on her. 

Samantha Barks

Samantha Barks stunned in this chic white Calvin Klein dress. Her simple but effective makeup and hair went so well with this look too. 

Worst Dressed

Lily Allen

The worst dressed of the night has to be Lily Allen in this Vivienne Westwood dress. The bright pink and orange do not go well together and not only clash with each other but also the red carpet. To top off this bad look Lily included a strange bright pink headpiece that just wasn't suitable for a red carpet award ceremony like the BAFTAs. 

Who was your best dressed from the BAFTA Awards? 

Best Dressed at the Screen Actor's Guild Awards 2014

Last Saturday was the SAG or Screen Actor's Guild Awards and the red carpet looks were all gorgeous. After a disappointing Golden Globes Red Carpet, I was so happy to see some beautiful dresses for the SAG Awards. Here is my Best Dressed from the Red Carpet:

Lupita Nyong'o

The 12 Years A Slave actress stunned once again in this turquoise Gucci dress. Being a newcomer to red carpets she really has impressed both here and at the Golden Globes. I can't wait to see what she wears next on the red carpet. 

Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher pulled off a beautiful Old Hollywood glamour look with her long red locks and silky Oscar de la Renta dress. Isla's makeup and accessories were gorgeous too and worked so well with her bombshell dress and hair. 

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence looked so much better than she did at the Golden Globes. This sequined Christian Dior dress was much more flattering and stylish than her white Dior dress. 

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara stunned once again in this gorgeous sparkly Donna Karan dress. This was very similar to her Golden Globe after party dress but this look works so well for her famous curves. Her hair and makeup looked great too. 

Anna Gunn

Breaking Bad's Anna Gunn looked amazing in this blue halter Monique Lhuillier gown. I especially loved her Edie Parker Breaking Bad themed clutch bag to match. 

Hannah Simone

New Girl's Hannah Simone also impressed in this flowing Marchesa dress. I love her hair up with this dress too because of the detail in the collar and the colour looks great on her.

 Sandra Bullock

I was so happy with the split Lanvin dress that Sandra Bullock chose for these awards as I was so disappointed with her baby pink, blue and black dress at the Golden Globes. However this dress is so much more stylish and works wonders for her and I'm glad she really stepped up her look for this red carpet.

Who do you think was the best dressed at the SAG awards?