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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.

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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

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.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 'The Hunger Games' L.A. Premiere

The Hunger Games is quite possibly the most buzzed-about movie this year, and at last night's premiere in Los Angeles, the film's stars made sure it was one of the most buzzed-about red carpets too. --Angel

 

Jennifer Lawrence was stunning and dramatic in a straight-from-the runway, gold lamé design from It Designer Prabal Gurung's Fall 2012 collection.

 

Tara Macken was stunning in a chic black gown with lace cutouts designed by FIDM Grad Kevan Hall.

 

Wes Bentley looked like he stepped right out of an episode of Mad Men in a polished, charcoal suit from Hugo Boss and super slick hair.

 

Elizabeth Banks and Josh Hutcherson shared the spotlight, she in a candy-colored mini frock by Atelier Versace, and he in a suit by Z Zegna.

 

Karan Kendrick complemented her pale Bill Blass dress with a dark smoky eye. Love that vintage Chanel purse!

 

Jack Quaid looked dashing in a all black by Hugo Boss, accessorized, of course, with that charming smile of his.

 

Leven Rambin chose a custom, cherry-red gown by Chagoury Couture that glittered and glimmered (a nod to her character, Glimmer, no doubt).

 

Alexander Ludwig skipped the tie but looked every bit the gentleman in an Armani suit.

 

Isabelle Fuhrman sparkled in a sweet, tea length frock by Oscar de la Renta. We love the bright pink lip against the dress's silvery hue.

 

Latarsha Rose matched her pale lilac makeup to her Junko Yoshioka design. We love a drop waist!

 

Liam Hemsworth was sharp in  black Dolce & Gabbana. Girlfriend Miley Cyrus wore Emilio Pucci.

Red Carpet Inspiration: 2012 Academy Awards

We sometimes think that picking our favorite red carpet looks from the Academy Awards is as difficult a task as actually selecting who will win the Oscars (we know it's not, of course, but it is hard). We've managed to narrow it down...sorta. --Angel

 

Bridesmaids actresses Kristen Wiig and Rose Byrne proved that funny girls are hot (or is it the other way around?). Wiig chose a gorgeous, nude tulle gown by J. Mendel for the evening. And we love that she paired the pale dress with a dark manicure (Chanel Le Vernis in Black Satin!). Byrne also looked stunning, wearing a sequined, one-shoulder design by Vivienne Westwood.

 

The Help's Viola Davis's Vera Wang creation was absolute perfection--the perfect color (especially with the Best Actress nominee's auburn hair) and the perfect sihouette. And her choice of accessories--a sparkling diamond cuff and silver box clutch, perfect!

 

There is nothing we don't love about Best Actress nominee Michelle William's red carpet look. The My Week with Marilyn star wore a brilliant poppy-hued Louis Vuitton gown and paired it with a sweet, pink Bottega Venetta clutch.

 

The Descendants star and Best Actor nominee George Clooney was divine in Giorgio Armani, but we think his golden girl, Stacy Keibler, may have actually upstaged him in a gorgeous, shimmery, off-the-shoulder gown from Marchesa.

 

There was a lot of buzz about The Tree of Life star Jessica Chastain's choice--she made both Best and Worst Dressed lists--but we love, love, love the Alexander McQueen gown the Best Supporting Actress nominee chose. That gold overlay is positively divine!

 

We adore Natalie Portman and we totally adore this look on her. The Dior gown is a little bit sweet, thanks to the polka dot design, and a little bit sassy thanks to the fiery red color.

 

The way The Help actress Octavia Spencer's crystal-embellished Tadashi Shoji gown shimmered and sparkled reminds us of a flawless diamond. And that is exactly how the Best Supporting Actress nominee looked in it--flawless.

 

Spencer's The Help co-star Emma Stone presented in a lovely Giambattista Valli gown with a dramatic oversized neck tie. We love that color on the redhead. Louis Vuitton jewels and minaudiere were dazzling complements.

 

Mint (as in the color) is having a moment. The Artist star Berenice Bejo chose a mint Elie Saab gown that looked splendid with her hair color and tanned skin. The matching Swarovski clutch she paired with it was the icing.