This year’s Costume Institute Gala theme, “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, was a major disappointment! Last year the ladies came with IT! Everyone looked stunning on the 2008 red carpet, from Victoria Beckham to Janet Jackson. Maybe it’s the recession, but the gowns at this year’s gala were yawn inspiring at best.
I have to give it up for Miss Tyra Banks! The former supermodel was runway ready on the red carpet last night wearing a black gown and upswept hairdo. Her makeup was a bit overdone, but all in all, she was a spectacular beauty to behold!
Rihanna came in a distant second wearing this extremely weird looking Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2009 tuxedo suit with high water pants and puffy shoulders. Sorry y’all, I’m not feeling her style anymore. Rihanna ain’t been right ever since Chris Brown went upside her head. That short cropped hairdo with the blond streaked highlights didn’t do it for me. I could use stronger words to describe my disappointment in Rihanna, but I’m trying to be nice. The only thing that works for me is Rihanna’s makeup, which is on point. And, is it just me or is Rihanna subconsciously — or consciously channeling Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” look?
Note to Rihanna: if you’re going to rock the tuxedo pantsuit at an A-list affair, do it the way actress Lake Bell did: with understated elegance.
Speaking of understated elegance, ex-supermodel Iman was stunning in this shimmery satin gown
Who else? Ciara took last prize in this horrid ‘Night of the Living Dead’ ensemble by Emilio Pucci that looks like the designer stitched it together at the last minute after running out of black material. As my friend would say, “no ma’am, put that back!”
Madonna, on the other hand, knew she was wrong for this ridiculous outfit complete with bunny ears. But still, she came in second to Ciara. I thought Madonna understood that it wasn’t that kind of costume ball? Save that ish for Halloween, lady!
Oh, no ma’am, Kerry Washington… who did this to you? Nevermind. I forgot Marc Jacobs organized that mess last night. Kerry’s dress is from the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 collection.
Jessica Alba came in a close third as Worst Dressed. Can you believe Michelle Obama’s favorite designer Jason Wu designed this frock? I just know Jessica was joking when she paired this frock with black stockings and platform shoes. The top half of her strapless dress goes perfectly with the sequined skirt Bey wore in Paris the other day. Not a good look.
Victoria Beckham, who killed the competition last year wearing just a house coat, looked utterly ridiculous this year in a polka dotted Louis Vuitton mini dress with long train. Posh looks hotter sashaying through airports than she did last night. The shoes look like they belong on a horse. And, no, your monitor doesn’t need adjusting. Posh’s tan came straight out of a bottle. Why pay for tanning sessions when you can spray it on in minutes and be out the door?
Kanye West and Amber Rose look like they should be wearing each other’s outfits. Why were they there anyway? Do they let just anybody come to these costume galas? Oh, I forgot, Marc Jacobs is responsible for that mess last night. No wonder the real stars stayed away.
Model Chanel Iman is too beautiful to let a dress wear her like this.
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THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO COSTUMES, THEREFORE THE LOOK SHOULD BE EXAGGERATED. YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT RIHANNA’S MAKE-UP, IT’S VERY NICE. SHOUT OUT TO HER MAKE-UP ARTIST!
I actually agree with most of what you said, except Amber looks rally cute IMO. The more she is wearing the better. I like Keri’s dress!
Rhi Rhi’s hair — I just don’t know, she could have done better.
Tyra is on POINT!!!! Def runway ready!
1. I don’t like Rhianna’s outfit, but Lake Bell is looking FIERCE!
2. Team Beckham! Victoria would look awesome in a burlap sack and a pair of Jellies. She always looks good.
3. Tyra looks very elegant, as does Iman. Both ladies look gorgeous. I think Amber Rose looks very sophisticated, as well.
4. Yuck to Kerry Washington, Madonna and Jessical Alba. They look awful.
And Ciara looks OK.
Kanye West and Amber Rose look like they should be wearing each other’s outfits
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just dayum DEAD
1. I think Rhi Rhi would have looked better if she went without the shirt. And I concur, her makeup is on point.
2. Iman is a picture of perfection. This woman NEVER ages.
3. The orange color really compliments Amber’s skin tone.
Everyone else, no comment
I agree with PC on #3 everbody is a joke but if my girl JLO was there because she is a REAL star she would have shut that ho down….. REAL talk
I don’t know what to say bout none of dis shyt really??…the only people who look decent is Chanel Iman, and Iman herself….the rest is FOOLYWANG!
I LOVE Rhianna’s tuxedo! It’s just an abstract take on the classic tuxedo. She takes fashion risks and I love that about her. Her hair and makeup compliment the suit perfectly! Most celebrities wear avante garde or haute couture to MOMA’s costume ball,so she hit the nail on the head.
Hello All. I liked ’em all! Go Hollywood, Go Hollywood, Go Red Carpet!
Kanye and Amber look like a wedding cake topper. They look good together. NExt to his @nd album, she’s the best thing that could have happened to his career.
SO when is Amber going to start her professional modeling career?
i guess i don’t know jack about fashion because half the people that sandra says look good look like poo to me. i agree about jessica and madonna though . i know jessica can do better than that . amber looks pretty . not slutty as usual ( i do love her slutty though lol). she’s wearing something nice for the occasion. ciara looks nice too. i’m not to excited about rihanna and the other lady in the suit . .
I hard to see Rihanna the same way since the CB incident. Before I saw her as strong, edgy, independent. Now no matter what she wears, she appears whimpy. When I try to see passed all her drama … she carries the outfit well and looks good.
I like Amber’s look.
i have to add that rhi’s makeup is beautiful even though i don’t like her outfit .
rhi rhi is still gorgeous but has a dead look to her. i agree with your list Sandra. ummm ciara looks ok but why don’t do something with her hair? oh to each their own
Kanye is taking his call girl out in public to such an upscale event?
Tyra (minus the extra body make up), Iman, & Amber Rose looked stunning. Rihanna looks like she shrugged her shoulders & forgot to put them back down. Ciara is a major no-no. She has all kinda textures & colors going on. Kerry & Jessica should’ve asked Madonna for some bunny ears because their dresses look just ass silly. Lake Bell looks like the walking dead. Why are her pupils extra dilated?? Victoria looks like she would try wrapping a curtain around herself since she got away with the housecoat. Chanel Iman needs to have a 2-piece & a biscuit in that clutch!!!!
SO when is Amber going to start her professional modeling career?
I hope soon … she is stunning at times minsu the cigg and w/ clothes on.
Rhianna loose the gloves & the pigeon toe.
I agree with most of what you said.
I think Amber Rose & Iman look beautiful.
Madonna… you are over the age of 40. Hag
I do NOT like Tyras dress. Eva Longoria looked better and Iman looked better than Tyra as well.
LOVE Rihannas hair and make up! Shoes are HAWT as well. The outfit is a bit much but she is still stunning!
Amber looked nice to me as well.
Anne Hathway was the bizness last night as well.
Amber Rose dress is on point..
Ciara dress makes me want a black & white cookie.
@Ice Did you watch Gotti last night?
I love Ri Ri’s make up and shoes…cant say im feeling the outfit too much
Rihanna will swagger jack your momma for a post. Janelle we know only you can wear this..
I think Victoria B Looks great…she always does in my eyes anyway…and Chanel Iman has never been all that to me. I think this is the most I’ve seen of Tyra’s real hair (the back) since Higher Learning…she probably had to but that bun in the middle of her forehead because she’s been trying to fool us with thise lacefronts into forgetting her forehead is the size of ET’s…but she does look nice. And I think Ciara looks nice too…Jessica Alba has been doing that dark black stocking/shoes conbination for the past little while now and the warmer it gets is the more ridiculous she’s looking with it.
Janelle wish she had as much style and swagger as Rihanna!
Although Posh is way to skinny I do like her style at times but last night she missed the mark. She should have gone out to eat verses going to the ball..lol The dress looks to cheap for her IMO.
I also think Chanel is a pretty girl not sure about her overall style game.
Why did I LMAO WHEN I SAW CIARA AS WORST DRESSED?
This whole post had me hollerin!!!
*what is Rhi standing like* Hasnt she learned from YKYDAW that is NOT THE BIZ?
I cosign with Daisy ^^^
LOL at this post, Sandra, your comments were on point!
I can’t say nothin bad about Rihanna, but not feelin this look too much. Her makeup is fierce though.
Ciara, just go and have a seat. Thnaks.
Amber Rose & Kanye look great. I thought they broke up :S
Tyra definitely was best dressed!! She look great nowadays!
LMAO @ MsPeng sayin we finally get to see Tyra’s real hair!! hahahah
ANY FASHIONISTA KNOWS THAT RHIANNA’S OUTFIT IS THE SHYT…
@ISCREAM ….LAY OFF THE PIGEON TOE WE CAN’T HELP IT…LOL
chanel is really not that beautiful…really. funny looking to me like most models.
LMAO @ the commentary! sandra u are crazy!