Met Gala 2012

Camilla Belle - Ralph Lauren Collection

Kate Bosworth - Prada

Beyonce - Givenchy Haute Couture gown by Riccardo Tisci.

Rooney Mara - Givenchy Haute Couture gown by Riccardo Tisci.

Lily Collins - Valentino

Jessica Stam - Christian Dior Haute Couture

January Jones - Atelier Versace custom-made + Cartier necklace

Karolina Kurkova - custom-made Rachel Zoe Collection

Sofia Vergara - Marchesa

Carey Mulligan - Prada

Lana Del Rey - Altuzarra

Giselle - Givenchy Haute Couture gown by Riccardo Tisci

Leighton Meester - Marchesa

Sarah Jessica Parker - Valentino

Joan Smalls - Balmain

Leslie Mann - Nina Ricci

Scarlet Johansson - one-of-a-kind Dolce & Gabbana

Emma Roberts - Escada cutom peplum-detailed gown

Solange Knowles - Rachel Roy

Cameron Diaz - Stella McCartney

Cate Blanchett - Alexander McQueen

Diane Kruger - Prada

Mia Wasikowska - Prada

 photos courtesy of Harper's Bazaar & Who What Wear

 I don't know about you guys, but the Met Gala -- the annual fete where fashion's finest come dressed to the nines -- is the best way to become apathetic about priorities, at least for a few hours, that us mere mortals usually face. It's also another chance for me to opine about couture like I actually know what I'm talking about (but I kind of do, right?). Thanks to the exhibit Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, glamazons left me daydreaming with my jaw on the floor.

From pretty peplums (Emma Roberts, Solange Knowles, Sofia Vergara) to feather-detailed frocks (Beyonce, Kate Bosworth, Cate Blanchett) the red carpet was brimming with look-at-me statements. Of course, there were sparkly numbers aplenty: Karolina K, Lana del Rey, Giselle, Carey Mulligan + more.

Also noted: backless dresses (Rihanna, Cameron Diaz, Kate, + much more!) and dark bold wine-hued lips (Lana del Rey! Camilla Belle! Kate Bosworth!). I have to say that one of my swoon-worthy picks of the evening go to Camilla Belle--the 20's-inspired makeup, the shimmery dress #elegant. Also, can we discuss the ombre black to purple feather Beyonce was cascading in? Givenchy is synonymous with genius. Speaking of Givenchy... Rooney Mara also killed it in the black haute coture gown. And about that glamourous Cartier necklace January Jones wore with overall avant-garde Versace gown? Stunning. Before I carry on with the homework that is staring at me right now, I want to applaud Lily Collins for wearing that delicate Valentino dress. I love a young starlet who doesn't need to show off her skin/body to get attention--that's what you call classy. If I had to pick a dress to personally wear from this batch, that would probably be one of my top choices. Cheers to next year's Met Ball.

xo Maria

Furry Friends meet Fabulous Fashion

Cara Delevingne for Pussycat, Pussycat, photographed by Nick Knight

Meow. Calling all cuddly-cutsey-animal lovers! Nick Knight's Instagram photoshoot (Yes, Instagram!) Pussycat, Pussycat, mixes cute furry friends with couture-- be still my heart, BE STILL!

Model Cara Delevingne wears all the finest jewellery + couture from Fabergé, Van Cleef and Arpels and Cartier, Valentino Couture, Mary Katrantzou, Giles and Rochas.


"The theme? Well, if diamonds are a girl's best friend and dogs are a man's best friend, what happens when the two collide - with the addition of a kitty-cat, bunny, chick and a selection of Autumn/Winter 2012's finest fashions to the mix?

Pussycat, Pussycat takes inspiration from Internet meme culture and the craze for animal GIFs to combine high fashion, fine jewellery and a cutesy-poo array of web-friendly and cuddly creatures. This editorial is a true exploration of society's passion, addiction, and obsession with the many fabulous faculties of the web. Furry friends, fabulous fashion and jaw-dropping gems: tune in for our take on unapologetic aesthetic indulgence" (SHOWstudio)

Rosie with a Martini

 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley by Tom Munro for Harper’s Bazaar UK (more photos)

Rosie.

dirty martini.

preoccupied mind.

inked-heart on sleeve.

The day Adam Levine signed my arm. woo

disclaimer: this is a non-fashion post & includes a documentation of my teeny-bopper demeanor, a cliche, and several swoons and sighs. You have been warned.

As if my twitter rants were not enough to satiate my Adam appetite, I decided to post on one last social media platform before my heart, nay, STEREO explodes. #becausegoodmusiccanbesohardtofind

This past Tuesday my friend and I (Hi Xtina!) attended The Voice where we found ourselves amidst clamorous + fiesty Adam fanatics (I'm so normal compared to them--promise!) entreating with all kinds of requests (again, I say this-- they were probably fanning their lady-parts while staring at Adam). What was pretty cool was being asked to jump up and down en masse (read: bust a bunch of Moves Like Jagger) during the live taping of musical performances and guests by The Wanted & Justin Bieber (side note: imagine how annoying I'd be if I were a "Belieber"/ Justin Biebs fan). Oh, and being front row in the pit, conveniently a few feet away from Adam's red chair & gorgeous face was perfecto. After the solidarity of making friends while waiting in anticipation, (Hi Keisha!) we went on to the concerted game plan: Getting Levine to sign my cast!

After several requests --  thanks to the consistence of Christina and Keisha  -- Adam acceded to meet my simple wish with a concise signature and heart. And so, that ink on my cast is now a capstone of my injured wrist. (humble-brag alert: he didn't give his autograph to any one else. And yes, I realize he'd look like an ass if he didn't sign a cast, but just let me BEEEEEE!)

SOOOOO... moral of the story:

Just shoot for the stars
If it feels riiiiiiiight
Then aim for my heart
If you feel liiiiike

Oh, and something good (Adam's autograph) can come out of bad (cast). #cliche #SWOON #SIGH

Now let's see if I can get him to Retweet me on Twitter (uh-oh). #TeamAdam

photos via google