metropolitan gala favorites of 2010.

I rarely ever make it a mission of mine to stalk TFS for the latest red carpet events; even rarer do I make it a point to actually transfer those pretty pap snaps onto the blog. The only exception is for the annual Metropolitan Gala simply because it is the only event where celebrities and models embrace their creative side and do not feel obligated to stay mainstream. Yet even then, I’m fashionably late with my favorites.

Better late than never, though.

I do think the models outshined the celebrities this year; each looked stunning clad in a classic gown with an unconventional twist. It was quite sensual – the fit of the dresses, the variation of nudes and mauves, the effortless hair, the makeup, and the few key accessories. Camilla & Zoe looked immaculate in timeless pieces; the simplicity of such a classic silhouette and color is what made them stand out. And of course, Nicole and Rachel in their bohemian glamorous hippie gowns. F a b u l o u s .