2014 Met Ball Gala Fashion

This year's Met Gala Ball was intended to honor Charles James, America's first couturier. I expected to see lots of over-the-top, perfectly fit and handcrafted pieces. The attendees did not disappoint! (Ok, well, some of them did…)

My Favorites

Amber in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture: I'm a huge fan of Amber Heard's street style, and this time around, her red carpet style rocked, too! The pattern/beading on her dress was so intricate, so I liked that she kept her hair simple, and balanced her light gold dress with darker makeup. // Victoria in Victoria Beckham: Flawless. // Leighton in Emilio Pucci: Probably my #1 favorite of the evening! Gold, drapey, beaded, beautiful! // Kate in Valentino: I guess I was liking gold tones this year! The non-illusion "illusion" neckline is lovely, and the elaborate pattern is so unique!

Blake in Gucci: I'm not usually a big formal cape fan, but this blush number is stunning. Blake did Old Hollywood right, from her silhouette to her hair to her gorgeous ruby red cocktail ring. // Michelle in Louis Vuitton: Oh, Michelle. I just love you. Feminine, original, and perfectly special. // Emma in Thakoon: Thank you, Emma, for giving us some color! Her cropped silhouette looks great, and I really like her strong brow! // Chloe Grace in Chanel: I feel like I should hate this, but I really like it. It's kind of prairie goes glam, and I'm into it.

More Likes

Kristen in Alexander Wang: Pants on the red carpet! Pants on the red carpet! Normally I might find something like this odd, but the all-black ensemble complimented by some subtle sparkle just works. I do wish she'd done her hair or makeup up a bit more, though. // Jessica in Michael Kors: I love a good print! This is much cuter than the piece Michael Kors dressed Zoe Saldana in, and Jessica Pare knows how to work a red carpet and a gorgeous frock! // Lily in Chanel Couture: This is both bold and subtle at once. A muted color palette and modest silhouette give way to a detailed pattern and ruffling technique! I love the touch of baby pink. // Hailee in Prabal Gurung: It appears that this little lady is all grown up! She looks stunning in white, and the black paneling does wonders for her figure! // Maggie in Zac Posen: It's nice to see a Zac Posen frock that isn't an over-the-top, crisp satin prom dress. I really like this demure 50s silhouette.

Claire in Oscar de la Renta: I'm a sucker for velvet, and for pink ball gown skirts! This combination is luxe, feminine, and fits like a glove! // Dita in Zac Posen: Homegirl sure knows how to rock an hourglass silhouette! Molded cups and this mermaid style are perfect for her! // Reese in Stella McCartney: More color! Thank goodness! This style feels like a departure for Reese, and it's a welcome one! Bold color, bold neckline, and beautiful as ever! // Suki in Burberry: This dress is pretty amazing. I wish she'd stuffed some chicken cutlets up top, but this heavenly ruffled skirt is very reminiscent of Carrie Bradshaw's mille feuille.

The Dapper Dudes

Ryan in Gucci: Classic, handsome, and certainly looks great on Blake Lively's arm! // Frank in Givenchy: I'm rarely a fan of white tuxedo jackets, but when it's tailored to perfection and on a handsome gentleman, how can one complain?! // Bryan in Calvin Klein: Bryan Cranston proves that great style knows no age!

Think Again

Lea in Altuzarra: Um. Just what every woman wants. 6 inches of extra, lumpy fabric around their midsection, and an ill-fitting top that makes their boobs look saggy and small. I'm grimacing. // Naomi in Givenchy Haute Couture: "Hey, everybody! Take a look at this sheer hole on my vagina!" I'm disappointed, Naomi! // Adriana in Givenchy: There's something very odd about this combination of fabrics. Leather, velvet, and… lurex? It's ill-fitting (squashed boobs + is she pregnant?) and the deep color makes the look too dark next to her hair. Not my fave. // Shailene in Rodarte: Speechless. // Lizzie in Miu Miu: WHY?! Lizzie, why?! This is ice skater gone very VERY bad. Yikes.

Halloween Came Early This Year

I know this is an extravagant event  focused on fashion, but I think these ladies may have confused the Met Gala Ball with a costume party… Sandra in Dara Lamb: Cinderella has arrived, everyone! I hope she got home before midnight! // Brie in Prada: Mars Attacks! // Kate in Dolce & Gabbana: Sexy Señorita costume?

Lupita in Prada: Tiger Lily meets Avatar meets The Little Mermaid stuck in a fish net. You go, girl. // Janelle in Tadashi Shoji: "Toro! Toro!" I actually don't mind this; it's pretty typical of Janelle Monae, but it still definitely belongs amongst this Halloween inspiration // Katie in Marchesa: Another sexy señorita? It was Cinco de Mayo...

So what do you all think? Do you agree/disagree? Who were your favorites this year? Who did I leave out?