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Hey Rosés,

The spring exhibit of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Last night the stars shined for the 2012 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala. Each year this spectacular event, known as the “Fashion Oscars” celebrates the Costume Institute’s spring exhibit honoring fashion icons. Past exhibits have included Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, the American Woman, Models as Muses, and Superheroes. This year’s exhibit juxtaposes the similarities of Italian designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, despite being from different eras, in “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.”

Celebrities, designers, stylists and socialites cascaded up the red carpet stairs at The Met, with many of the modeling and acting muses being escorted by couture designers. Some of my favorite beauty and fashion trends of the night included gold sequins, couture color blocking, and bold makeup. Check out my top looks:

Gold Sequins and Intricate Beading

L to R: Karolina Kurvova in Rachel Zoe, Scarlett Johansson in Dolce & Gabbana (My Best Dressed Nominee!), Jessica Pare in L’Wren Scott. Images via Styleite and Getty

Popped Peplums

L to R: Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy, Amy Poehler in Fotini, Elizabeth Banks in Mary Katrantzou. Images via Styleite and Getty

Peekaboo Sheer

L to R: Rooney Mara in Givenchy, Beyonce in Givenchy, Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior. Images via Styleite and USA Today

Mocha Lips on Metallic Hips

L to R: Jessica Alba in Michael Kors, Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren, Lana del Rey in Altuzarra. Images via Styleite and Getty

And it wouldn’t be complete without fashion’s fearless leader:

Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour (in Prada) and her daughter Bee Shaffer (in Erdem). Image via Getty

 What was your favorite look from the Met Gala?

Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia