MET BALL 2012: THE DRESSES

Not my usual type of post today! During my morning scroll on twitter I couldn't help but notice the pictures of gorgeous women and dresses from last night's Met Ball + felt the need to share my favourites. Maybe it's because my university summer ball is next week + I would KILL for a dress like these but I am totally swept up in all the glamour! Flicking though the images I noticed a few trends so split my faves into categories..

METALLIC

How amazing are these dresses and how gorgeous do they all look wearing them! Cameron was my winner of this category but the more I look at Camilla's outfit the more I fall in love! It's accessorised perfectly with a retro sleek up do and that dark plum lip, GORGEOUS!!

 GOTHIC

Something a little different worn by all three of these celebrities. Beyonce's gown is just over the top amazing! I think MK looks a little like a crazy scientist but weirdly I still kind of like it?ha.. Lana just oozes a sexy vampire vibe with her porcelain skin, cape and again that Gothic lip.

OLD ROMANTIC

Lots and lots of tulle! (I love Sarah Burton in the background of Florence's photograph having a sneaky look at her creation!ha..) All are beautiful modern takes on the old classics. It's clear from these images that not so perfect up-do's are one to watch! Have you guys seen the pictures from last nights gala? Who wins your vote for best dressed?

WANT: MILEY CYRUS OMBRE HAIR

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It kind of pains me to say this but 'MILEY CYRUS GIMME YOUR BARNET!!!'. Whenever I hear the name 'Miley Cyrus' I still think back to the days of Hannah Montana + my sister making me watch it every day after school but now there's no denying that the Disney star knows how to rock a red carpet + definitely works the shorter ombre hair! 

My hair is basically an all over light brown at the moment + I am desperate to go back to being a blondie but the thought of ever showing roots + constant touch ups are swaying me away! This is the perfect solution! I know ombre hair has been tried by near enough everyone (+ their mums!) now but I'm still kinda in love with it! Now to find a hair dresser that can help me get this look with out a halo a la Rihanna thang going on! What do you guys think about ombre hair: over done or not?

STYLE INSPIRATION: LANA DEL REY

Like so many at the moment I am fully on board the Lana Del Rey band wagon. She is my current girl crush! Her music is just so different to anything out at the moment + has re-ignited my love for female indie pop bands, girl powaaa! I've slowly been transitioning into a centre parting over the past couple of months but her gorgeous locks are making me re-think this move altogether! Her hair is just perfect; I want her side parting + bouncy curls! I'm also really envious of her style, it's effortlessly glamorous with that little hit of vintage grunge which I just love! I'm going to add a little Lana to my wardrobe via feminine pastel shades, 3D floral detailing, short gold necklaces, statement rings + retro 50's styling! Hurry up pay day!

HAIR ENVY: FEARNE COTTON

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I have a major girl crush on Fearne Cotton! I love her style + constantly envious of her hair; whether it be long and dip dyed or as it is now short and blonde. Her current style makes me want to give my hair the chop every time I see it, not good seeing as I've been trying to grow out a bob for over a year now. Also very jealous of the perfect blonde colouring, how I want to go back to being a true blondie! The thought of dark, depressing roots after only a fortnight is stopping me booking an appointment with the hairdressers, I'm currently feeling too lazy for the upkeep! There isn't much stopping me from cutting a few inches off my barnet though, hmm..

I'm so busy with university at the moment that I may be a little slack on the blogging front. Trying to keep on top of things but you know how it gets, everything catches up with you eventually! Roll on Christmas break!

HAIR ENVY: OLIVIA PALERMO...

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Already one of my style crushes, Olivia Palermo is fast becoming my number one hair love. I've been growing out a bob for around a year now but because of the layered & feathered style I had, it's taking what feels like forever! I came across the first image whilst googling hair styles the other day & fell in love! I love everything; the cut, the colour, the styling! The longest of my hair is probably nearly the right length for this style, however my layers are well above my jaw line. I'd have to buy extensions for this look to work but I think only half a head would be needed, which you can get for as little as £15! I've been um-ing & ah-ing about going darker for a while now but Olivia having the same dark eyes & brows has me slightly convinced that wouldn't look that bad. I really love this long bob cut but what do you guys think?...