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I am so impressed with the issues and observations that this video raised. I just discovered it on Mr. Blasberg’s blog and his commentary on the matter is definitely worth a read.
I am OBSESSED with Elizabeth Banks’ Brian Atwood shoes from the Met Ball Gala 2013! AAAAH!
Just wanted to share that. 
I wasn’t too crazy about her Versace gold chain dress but her figure looked mad hot in it. I can see that dress being worn on South Beach or Berlin. Her sleek ponytail looked so hot from the back because it was tucked in in a funky braidy way. The Davines people who did her hair shared these tips to get the look.
- Use Davines For Wizards No 3 Universal Mattering Mousse ($26/barneys.com) throughout the hair along with a few pumps of Davines OI/OIL ($39.50/davines.com) on the ends. The “oil on the ends” trick seems to be a hugely popular one among celebs these days like Alexa Chung who shared the same tip recently said.
- Create a masculine, sleek square look in the front. Once the squareness is established, pull hair into a ponytail at the crown of the head. Do this by first focusing on pulling hair from the nape, then the sides, and lastly the top. Secure with a bungee band and take a 1/4 inch of hair and wrap it around to hide the band.
- The last KEY step: Use 3x 2 1/2 inch goody barrettes and secure the ponytail at the nape of the neck, holding the ponytail to the head, which gives a good, strong structural shape.
*These hairstyling tips were provided by the PR Team of Davines.
There was a massive punk trend at the Met Gala this year. Maybe people are tired of “prim + proper” and are in a rebellious mood. Maybe it has something to do with the economy. Who knows! I did love most of the outfits though and as you saw in my last post on the best dressed at the Gala this year, the punk style did make it to my number two favourite look. Miranda Kerr didn’t make it on my list because her Michael Kors dress seemed to Brit/Essex or New Jersey shoreside party girl to me but looking at the whole package, I did like her look. Her glam hair tied it all together for me. I was able to find out how her hairstylist David Keough.
While hair is wet, create a side part. Use Davines For Wizards No. 8 Quick Setting Hard Gel ($22/barneys.com) throughout the hair to create a solid hold.
On the side opposite the direction of the part, create 2 sections and french braid each section parallel to one another, wrapping them down around the head. Tapering down to the nape, tie them off and tuck them under the rest of the hair.
Apply quite a bit of the gel mixed with the Davines For Wizards No 3 Universal Mattering Mousse ($26/barneys.com) throughout the rest of the hair as it creates longevity for keeping the looks. Add some dry oil for mega shine.
With the remaining unbraided hair, blow dry with a round brush.
Using a 1 inch curling iron, separate and curl large sections. Pin them up and let hair cool down, while makeup gets done.
Pull the hair out and spray roots with a bit of Davines For Wizards No. 14 Sea Salt Primer ($26/davines.com), for a bit of lift and blow dry a touch.
Finish off with Hair Spray
*These hairstyling tips were provided by the PR Team of Davines.
Here is my shortlist of the Best Dresses at the Met Gala Ball this year, in order. Let me know what you think! Did I rank them correctly? Did I miss any that you love?
Blake, a.k.a. Mrs. Ryan Reynolds, looks drop dress ethereal gorgeous in this pale green and black silk Gucci Premiere dress.
In true Brit fashion, the British model Cara Delevigne wore a black studded and spiked plunge dress by Burberry.
Joan Smalls wore Tom Ford on her arm as well as on her body in this gorgeous black lace dress.
Rooney Mara was angelic and divine in this white Givenchy couture dress. I can see this style becoming a huge hit for the next wedding season!
Taylor Swift looked like she wasn’t going to let anyone mess with her in this power dress by J. Mendel. The high neck and prominent shoulders made her look like a Pop President! Forget Pop Princess!
Cameron D was oh so elegant in her flowing Stella McCartney blue dress.
Amber Heard’s red lace Emilio Pucci dress might blend into the Red Carpet a little but it is so elegant and beautiful, I had to put it into my Best Dressed list.
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(London) I am a big fan of pencil skirts and have been known to pour myself into girdle-like tight fitting tailored pencil skirts that almost make it hard for me to breath. So when I get the chance to wear a jersey pencil skirt, I do a little hop-skip in my mind out of relief. I saw this printed midi pencil skirt on ASOS and bought it without a second thought. The length, at a good few inches below the knee is modest but demure and the print is just gorgeous. I wore it with a plain tee I got from J Crew in the States and my Bershka ankle boots. Simple, easy, comfortable. What more do you want from a Friday in the Spring?
By the way, did you know that I have a newer, cooler site that launched this year? Check out my new website dedicated to Life Coaching for women in London – TheLifester.com. It’s a great resource with tips on helping women in their 20s to deal with the Quarter Life Crisis. Head over there and leave me a comment so I know that you dropped by.
Thank you! xo Ritu
