{Claire Danes, aka Cinderella, in Zac Posen} The Emmy's, Grammy's & Oscar's don't have anything on the biggest, boldest & bravest night in fashion—the Met Gala. For those who have been living under a fashion rock - the Met Gala is Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. Which basically means, a night for the most beautiful people in the world to wear the most incredible designs in the world, to the biggest ball of the year. And, what's a ball without a theme? This year's Met Gala theme was Manus x Machina—fashion in an age of technology. Enough Met Gala small talk - and onto the moments that will make you gasp {you'll know it when you see it}, swoon, grit your teeth in empathetic embarrassment, and make you turn your nose up. {BEST} Claire Danes {aka, Cinderella} in Zac Posen From the second I saw this on Zac Posen's Instagram, I knew it was over—the competition, the search for my wedding-vow-renewal dress, life as we know—all of it, it had just been won. Modern day Cinderella. {And now you may gasp}. Poppy Delevingne in Marchesa Second official fav. The rest are in no particular gorgeous order... Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen Nina Dobrev also in Marchesa Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa {Slay, Marchesa} Blake Lively in Burberry Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbana Kate Bosworth in Dolce & Gabbana Allison Williams in Peter Pilotto But even more importantly - hair by Rebekah Forecast. Fishtails & diamond clusters?! Setting the tone for wedding hair every where. Kylie Jenner in Balmain The best of the Kardashian/Jenners. Peep the impeccable Cindy Crawford in the background - also in Balmain! Emma Roberts in Tory Burch {CONFUSING} Look, it's the Met Gala, and a night for avant-garde, so nothing is really "off limits," or in bad taste. But let me tell you - there is confusing. Like, majorly wrinkled forehead, might need botox, confusing. Sarah Jessica Parker in Monse I wait. I wait all year to see this woman step on the Met Red Carpet, and this year - George Washington steps out. The blue shoes are her only saving grace. Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein I think we know my confusion here... And then an entire generation of up-and-coming fashionistas stepped out, and it's clear that their invitation represented the wrong theme. Instead of Manus x Machina, I am convinced it said, "Modern Day 90s." Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton Kristen Stewart in Chanel Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton At least she was actually old enough to remember the 90s... And sure, there were some "oh no, not here, not ever" looks {I'm looking at you, Madonna}, and some I'm still torn on {yes, even on Queen Bey & her spandex dress}, but let's not dwell on the negative. Because - Claire Danes, Zac Posen, and Cinderella. That's all we'll ever need to remember from this year's Met Gala. P.S. Anyone marching out pronto to buy some new hair accoutrements!? I can dig it. Psst...More fashion-moments: All That Glitters is Gold #hair #accessories #hairstyle #fashion #beauty #style

You or your bestie are engaged—yay! At that very moment you official committed to a good 90 minutes a day of Pinteresting to build up the secret photography/florals/seating arrangements/photobooth boards, and now it's onto—dun, dun, dun—finding the p e r f e c t style to compliment your dress {which also has its own board, obvi}. You find one that you love, but it's only the back, and what if the front is like, totally sleek and plastered to her head? *Gasp* So you type in something that Pinterest may be able to decipher and return results on: "front of bridesmaid hair half updo loose curls." You, along with Pinterest, are lost. You resort to bringing multiple print-outs of pictures to show the stylist and hope that she can piece together the style you've mashed together from similar-ish pictures. Now, don't get me wrong—as a stylist I love an out-of-the-Pinterest 'do that we create together. "Something a little like this, but incorporate this, and maybe have a braid?" I'm all about it. But that's usually reserved for the very laid-back bride or bridesmaid who doesn't really care about the outcome or has specifics about how the front should look. The majority of my updo's-to-be come to me, Pinterest-defeated, saying that they found the style they want but only the back, or only the front - and so, what does the other side look like!? Oh, if I had a penny for every defeated Pinterester. So, this past wedding season I set out on a mission {with my trusty sidekick assistant/photog} to capture every updo from e v e r y angle. Pin away, my dears, pin away. 1. {The Beautiful Mess} 2. {Big Bridal Bun} 3. {Braided Bangs & Messy Updo} 4. {Braided Side Bun} 5. {If Elsa Had an Updo} 6. {The Sleek Center-Part Kardashian Bun} 7. {Classic Romance Updo} 8. {Classy Crossover Bun} 9. {Eva Longoria Inspired Updo} 10. {Flower Crown Girl} 11. {Flower Girl Side Bun} 12. {Grown-up Ballerina Bun} 13. {Intricate Braided & Twisted Bun} 14. {Curly Bun} 15. {Romantic Side Cluster} 16. {Small Chic Side Bun} 17. {Sweet Low Chignon with Tendrils} 18. {Taylor Swift Side Swept Updo} 19. {Twisted & Intertwined Updo} 20. {Vintage Rosettes Updo} Psst...SO much more wedding hair inspo: Bridal Trial Hair: Do's & Dont's The Best of 2015 Wedding Hair #hair #hairstyle #SilverLiningsSalon

It's January, majorly post-Labor Day, and not even close to Memorial Day, but yes, ladies & ladies {gents don't so much care} - I am in WHITE. Not that I e v e r believed in following the fashion rules {my mom used to yell at me for wearing two different socks to school—I started young}, but naysayers will tell you that white after Labor Day is the number one fashion faux pas. But you know what? I will wear my white, mix my patterns, mash-up gold & silver, and by god, I WILL rock my UGGs until the end of time. Fashion faux pas be damned. Who's with me?! Excuse me, sir, do you know where I can find a Starbucks? Pants: American Eagle // Shirt: TJMaxx find, plus my favorite piko style tops from Kiki Larue // Vest: Francesca's // Scarf: Oldie, but similar fav from SheIn // Booties: Old Navy // Necklace: Nordstrom Rack in-store sale find, but similar, and look at this beaut! // Watch: Paris flea market find // Bracelet: The Loft // Earrings: Flea market find, but very similar from Francescas // Sunglasses: Kate Spade {gifted} // Purse: Vintage Coach {gifted} Psst... More fashion inspo that semi-follow the rules ;-) A Love Affair With Fall {And Loft Pants} That 70's Style: Two Ways #shopping #style #fashion #accessories