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COACHELLA 2012 STYLEGreetings, Fashionistas! I hope you all are enjoying some R&R while still keeping up-to-date with the latest fashion news. Since I’ve been a bit stagnant in my writing recently, I thought I’d share with you my favorite Met Ball 2012 looks. From Anja Rubik’s revealing Vaccarello dress that has “put Angelina to shame”, to SJP’s floor-length floral Valentino gown, there was much to see at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7 in New York City. Along with many of you, I too hope to be invited to the Met Ball someday! Here are some of the looks that I thought stood out among the rest:
Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren
I was absolutely stunned by the effortless silhouette of Camilla Belle. Her Ralph Lauren Collection ivory tulle beaded dress (with champagne python sandals) was absolutely flawless, and I really think her make up and hair matched perfectly. She mixed old Hollywood glamor and new-age style quite well.
Amy Poehler in Fotini
Funny girl Amy Poehler surprised me at the Met Ball! I love that she incorporated two trends of today: the peplum skirt and feather details. I think it beautifully accentuated her curves, and definitely proved to the rest of us that she can sport high-fashion gowns when the time is right.
Jessica Alba in Michael Kors
Metallics were a hit at the 2012 Met Ball, and Jessica looked wonderful in a glittery one shoulder Michael Kors golden dress. The gathering at her waist emphasized her perfectly petite figure.
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Diane Kruger in Prada
I’m a huge Diane Kruger fan, and I love that she always stays on top of the latest and most important fashion trends. I adored her Prada gown in deep eggplant with an enormous feather hem, especially because of the simple skater dress top. She is well-known for sporting body conscious dresses, and I respect her even more for choosing this dress without a stylist’s help.
Worst dressed picks: Jamie King (custom Topshop), Dakota Fanning (Louis Vuitton), Mary-Kate Olsen (The Row).
— Alex
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To find out what the trends for hair and makeup are for this spring, I went to Harper’s Bazaar website. They reported the trends straight from the runway and provided pictures to see the different variations of each look.
The top makeup trends they listed were:
“extreme smoky eyes”The top hair trends they listed were:
For the makeup trends, overall I liked the look of all that were posted. However, on myself, I would skip out on a few of these such as the silver metallic eyes, the extreme smoky eyes, the pops of color on the eyes, glitter around the eyes, and the doll lashes.
For the hair trends, I also liked all of those as well (some variations more than others). For myself, I would wear the hair trends that were more toned down and minimal.
—Raina
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Ashley’s pick:The dress I selected from the Fashion School Store this week was sure to stand out with its bold print and beautiful color. From the front, the dress is modest and conservative, but the back is low-cut with elaborate detailing to show just the right amount of skin.
To not take away from the interesting design of the dress, I kept the look otherwise very simple. Nude heels with a pop of red on the sole and a chunky bangle were enough to complete the outfit without diverting the attention from the dress.
The dress was designed by Kent State fashion students and is part of a no-waste collection, where a specific amount of fabric yardage must be used with no leftover scraps.
The challenge of incorporating the entire piece of fabric into one garment makes for a very unique piece with eye-catching detail.
—Ashley Jaros
Sheer maxis with daringly high–slitted skirts are a must-have this season. Because they provide endless styling possibilities, they serve as an excellent base for your daily summer uniform.
Although typically worn as a top layer over hot pants, high-waisted minis, tanks, bandeaus or longline bralettes, they can also add an exciting element beneath your favorite summer sundresses.
Instead of going the typical route, I purposed a sheer, script-printed maxi dress as a slip. With a striped cotton sundress overtop, the dramatic two-tiered effect is simultaneously contrasting and complementary.
The look is perfect for a summer concert or festival, especially when finished with a matching flower head-wrap.
The overall appearance is feminine, graphic and whimsical; a compilation of spring/summer 2012’s leading trends.
This look highlights two of the most intriguing pieces in the Fashion School Store: a cardigan vest that was a student’s “no waste project” and a pants-skirt that we jokingly dubbed “skants” at the shoot.
The draped vest offers an element of casualness to this otherwise sophisticated black and grey look, while the pants-skirt allows for comfort and sophistication.
This pants-skirt’s tailored fit and lustrous sheen create a perfect palette for outfit versatility because they could be worn casually with a graphic tee tucked in [try a retro band tee for added edge], or more playfully with a floral tank.
I chose to take a different route and pair them with a lace corset, leopard purse, gladiators and layered necklaces to create a look that’s organic yet refined, a perfect example of the merchandise you will find when you venture down to the Fashion School Store.
—Missy Pasquale
PHOTOS BY MATT HAFLEY
Modeled by Michaela Neu
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